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HORRIBLE?? These are the realities of cruising on a sailboat. - The Lazy Geckos
June 19, 2025 · 11 min · 28K views
What this video covers
A 90-mile passage to the Berry Islands in the Bahamas leaves the crew of a cruising sailboat exhausted and seasick after a long day of sailing. The family manages the physical toll of the transit, including severe insect bites from a previous stop in West End and lingering motion sickness. While waiting for a favorable weather window to move to the west side of the Berry Islands, the crew performs boat maintenance, including repairing a fishing line with a Bimini twist knot to target reef species like wahoo and mackerel with deep-diving lures. The owners discuss the challenges of cruising with young children, noting the anxiety of remote travel and the importance of family roles in managing the vessel. They plan to visit a local site known as Shark Alley, which is accessible only near high tide, to observe turtles. The crew emphasizes that waiting for weather and managing the realities of life aboard are standard parts of the cruising experience.
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