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Sail Life - They got their dinghy stuck deep in the mangrove 😬
June 23, 2024 · 16 min · 46K views · Shroud Key
What this video covers
The crew of the 1987 Trident Warrior sailboat Athena navigates the Exumas in the Bahamas, moving from Shroud Key to Highborne Key while preparing for a passage to Florida.0:30 After assisting fellow boaters in retrieving a dinghy stranded in drying mangrove shallows, the crew explores local mangrove channels by dinghy, noting the importance of timing excursions with the rising tide to avoid grounding.2:53 At Highborne Key, the crew anchors in five meters of water to shelter from forecasted 25-knot northeasterly winds.9:22 They utilize the marina’s dinghy dock to dispose of trash and purchase limited groceries, noting the high cost of goods and the private island’s restricted access.10:54 The crew plans to cross the Gulf Stream in a series of day jumps and overnight passages, emphasizing the necessity of avoiding northerly winds to prevent dangerous wind-against-tide conditions.14:42 They acknowledge the unpredictability of the season's weather and the potential for light winds requiring motor-sailing.15:31
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