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From the Exumas to the capital... 🏴‍☠️ | Sailing in the Bahamas

October 5, 2024 · 14 min · 5K views · Nassau

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Matthias and Luisa, sailing the 34-foot Saddler Wanderling, transit from the Exumas to Nassau, Bahamas, to restock provisions after weeks of relying on canned goods.0:17 The crew spends three days anchored at Shroud Cay, utilizing the rising tide to navigate the island’s creek by dinghy and visiting the Washing Machine current.3:21 They conclude their time in the northern Exumas at Highbourne Cay, where they encounter dense, impassable brush while attempting to hike to the windward side.6:30 The pair then sails 30 miles across shallow, three-to-four-meter-deep waters to reach Nassau.10:44 Upon arrival, they anchor in a strong current over a debris-strewn seabed.12:00 The transition from the remote, wildlife-heavy Exumas to the urban environment of Nassau marks the final stage of their Bahamas visit before they depart for Florida.11:59

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