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A Crewmember Jumps Ship!

April 20, 2023 · 10 min · 115K views · The Bahamas

What this video covers

Sarah, a sailing hitchhiker, departs Doodles in Georgetown, Exuma, after a mismatch in expectations regarding crew responsibilities.1:33 The crew of Doodles joins friends on Supernova, a Neil 47, for a one-mile dinghy transit across a choppy bay to reach the Exuma Market.2:07 This grocery store provides a dedicated dinghy dock and free water, serving as a primary resupply point for cruisers in the area.3:15 The crew notes that while the weekly supply boat ensures decent selection, prices remain roughly double those in the United States.3:32 Later, the crew rafts up with 30 to 40 other dinghies in Hurricane Hole Number One to attend a concert hosted by a musician living on a trimaran.5:55 The evening concludes with dinner aboard Supernova, where the crew observes that the boat's 50-hertz European electrical system causes flickering in 60-frame-per-second camera footage.9:08

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Island SPIRIT 525Their boatNeel 47Toured

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