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The crew of the 45-ft catamaran Sunday picks up guests in Georgetown, Bahamas, and immediately departs at 06:00 to transit a nearby cut before forecasted 25-to-30-knot winds arrive.12:11 The transit involves navigating a narrow channel with an outgoing tide against the wind, creating washing-machine conditions that cause waves to crash over the bow.1:06 To avoid being trapped in Georgetown by incoming weather, the crew motors four hours north to reach the protected west side of the island chain.15:19 During the passage, the crew catches a tuna while trolling, which they prepare for dinner.16:44 Despite the initial rough conditions, the guests successfully transition to the leeward side of the islands, where the sea state flattens.18:40 The crew emphasizes the necessity of early departures to beat wind-against-tide conditions in shallow Exumas cuts, noting that such passages can become dangerous if wind speeds exceed 20 knots.19:32

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