Not going the way we want. "It is what it is!" [E328]
April 13, 2025 · 17 min · 1K views · Long Island, Bahamas
What this video covers
A family sailing near Long Island, Bahamas, aborts a planned passage to Cat Island due to unfavorable wind conditions and equipment failure. The crew encounters 20–23 knots of wind from a more northerly direction than forecasted, forcing the boat to sail hard on the wind.1:53 A malfunctioning headsail car prevents proper sail trim, and the crew determines that beating into the resulting waves would make the six-to-eight-hour trip uncomfortable for their children.2:02 Instead of continuing, they divert to Georgetown, opting for a more comfortable downwind point of sail.2:45 The crew notes that My Island Wi-Fi provides unreliable connectivity in the Bahamas, with frequent 3G service failures.11:31 Upon arrival in Georgetown, the parents manage child safety and entertainment by rigging a fender swing on deck.13:45 The decision to abandon the original route prevents a potential 12-hour day of bashing into waves and highlights the necessity of adjusting plans based on real-time wind and sea states.
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