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A Summer Onboard, Eating from the Ocean!

May 15, 2020 · 18 min · 642K views · Grand Bahama Island

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Elayna and Riley, sailing aboard La Vagabonde, spend a season in the Bahamas with their infant son, Lenny.0:51 The crew balances parenting duties with spearfishing and freediving, often relying on guests and friends to assist with childcare while they explore local waters. Near Grand Bahama Island, they encounter bull sharks in the anchorage and plan dives to observe tiger sharks.2:02 Elayna uses a pole spear to catch her first fish after a hiatus caused by pregnancy and breastfeeding.7:04 The crew prepares meals using their catch, including fish head soup.14:16 They anchor behind Manawal Cay and coordinate diving trips with friends, including Daniel and Hannah, who assist with babysitting.12:04 The crew encourages tourism in the Abaco Islands to support local recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian.18:05

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