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Mystery Island Adventure: Uninhabited Bahamas Exploration

June 30, 2024 · 14 min · 168K views · Allen's Cay, Abaco Islands

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Bobby and Amanda sail their boat 10 miles north from Spanish Key to Allen's Key in the Bahamas, navigating the Sea of Abaco in calm winds.2:35 They anchor in the lee of the uninhabited island in 8 feet of water, confirming the anchor is buried in the sand through the clear water.7:48 The crew deploys a Starlink antenna for internet access and mounts an 88-pound dinghy motor, noting that a 6-horsepower model would have been significantly lighter.4:51 They hike across the island to explore, encountering significant amounts of ocean-borne trash and debris on the beaches.12:11 The pair spends the afternoon swimming and floating in the water before departing.12:28

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