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PIVOT MOMENT: We don't know where to run from hurricanes! 😳 | Ep. 68 - Chez Team
July 6, 2025 · 38 min · 48K views
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat *Chez* performs maintenance and navigation in the Bahamas, transitioning from Nassau to Spanish Wells. During a four-day stay in Nassau, the crew cleans the hull using Pink Stuff and climbs the mast to inspect the standing rigging, confirming the cables and mast integrity are in good condition before a planned long-distance passage. While navigating the narrow, shallow channel into Spanish Wells, the depth sounder registers a reading of -1.1 meters, indicating a close encounter with the seabed, though the vessel clears the area without damage. The crew notes that the water clarity in the region allows for visual navigation of sandbanks and reefs, which they monitor closely against tidal states. After anchoring, they explore a local Blue Hole by dinghy and foot, noting the site's historical significance as a burial ground for indigenous Caribbean peoples. The crew continues to evaluate future routes, including potential travel to Mexico, while managing ongoing boat maintenance and local transit logistics.
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