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Solo Open Ocean Freedive Under Sailboat!!!
October 6, 2024 · 11 min · 6K views · Tartar Bank
What this video covers
Daniel motors his sailboat several miles offshore from Cat Island, Bahamas, to free dive the Tartar Bank, a pinnacle rising from 3,000-foot depths to approximately 50–70 feet below the surface.1:05 To mitigate the risks of solo diving in the open ocean, he locks the helm to keep the boat in a 360-degree circle while he enters the water from a custom swim platform.3:17 Despite the clear water, he encounters minimal sea life, spotting only a single Nassau grouper during his descent to the bottom.5:53 He notes the inherent dangers of solo offshore diving, including the potential for the boat to drift away or for injury to occur without assistance.9:05 After the dive, he motors four hours to reach a calmer anchorage in Smith's Town to avoid the rolling seas he experienced at his previous location.8:18 The experience highlights the trade-offs between safety and solo adventure in remote offshore environments.
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