SAILING to Bahamas from Florida | Gulfstream Crossing [E352]
October 12, 2025 · 19 min · 2K views · Hoffman Cay Blue Hole
What this video covers
Alex and Cory prepare for a Bahamas crossing by provisioning in Fort Pierce and testing a new watermaker, which clogs with algae after producing 20 gallons in the harbor.1:00 After missing an initial weather window, the crew sails south through the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) to West Palm Beach to avoid a small craft advisory on the Atlantic.3:33 They depart for the Bahamas on a two-day passage, covering 115 nautical miles in 24.5 hours.8:34 The route shifts from a planned stop at West End to an overnight transit to Great Harbor Cay in the Berry Islands.7:10 The Gulf Stream crossing involves light headwinds and rolling seas, followed by a night of heavy bashing into waves.8:44 Upon arrival, the crew clears customs at Great Harbor Cay during inclement weather before exploring local sites, including Hoffman's Blue Hole.15:02
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