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Paradise 🌴 is on SALE and NO ONE KNOWS | Ep. 101 - Chez Team
May 17, 2026 · 33 min · 36K views · Miami
Two crew stand at bow as dusk settles over Miami waters
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat *Chez Team* departs Miami after a 10-month stay, heading toward the Bahamas to clear customs in Bimini.1:43 Before departure, they install a new radar mount on the mast and relocate their life raft to a more accessible position on deck to improve emergency deployment.7:07 The transit involves navigating the shallow Great Bahama Bank, where the crew reports depths of only two feet under the keel, necessitating careful timing with the tides to avoid grounding.27:53 They emphasize the importance of crossing the bank during calm weather, noting that they are rushing to reach a secure anchorage ahead of an approaching storm.25:58 The transit includes a brief stop in Bimini for immigration procedures, handled via a mobile app, before continuing across the bank.26:36 The crew also reflects on their time in Miami, which included a social gathering at No Name Harbor and a charter boat excursion through the local canals.3:26
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