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Beach Day for new crew in the Bahamas!
May 11, 2024 · 9 min · 228K views · Hopetown, Abacos
What this video covers
Doodles departs Little Harbor, Bahamas, after an overnight stay on a mooring near Pete's Pub.Watch The crew sails 10 miles north to Marsh Harbor to refuel, paying $6,000 for fuel, water, and ice.2:34 They then transit 4.5 miles to Hopetown, navigating a narrow, 360-degree protected entrance.4:04 The bay features numerous moorings and serves as the site of the last kerosene-powered lighthouse in the Bahamas.4:34 After securing a mooring, the crew launches the dinghy to reach the On Da Beach bar.5:03 They explore the island by foot, visiting abandoned residential ruins destroyed by Hurricane Dorian, where only a swimming pool remains intact.8:51 Transportation on the island primarily relies on golf carts, though the dinghy provides access to local beaches and establishments.6:01
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