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Cat Island in the Bahamas has beautiful water and beaches
May 8, 2025 · 18 min · 172K views · New Bight, Cat Island
What this video covers
The crew of a 62-foot CT56 anchors off New Bight on Cat Island in the Bahamas to hike to the Hermitage at Mount Alvernia.0:20 Located at 207 feet, the site features a small stone monastery and chapel built by Father Jerome in 1939, along with a nearby cave system.4:49 The crew accesses the shore via a Highfield dinghy, noting that the anchorage remains protected despite a forecast for 12- to 14-knot winds from the northwest.1:13 After the hike, the crew attends a local Earth Day celebration in the settlement, which features a high school marching band.16:14 The vessel remains stable in the increasing chop due to its heavy displacement.15:02
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