Sailing Zephyr · video

What this video covers

The crew of the 40-foot sailboat Zephyr prepares for a Gulf Stream crossing from West Palm Beach, Florida, to West End, Grand Bahama. Before departure, they provision and refuel, noting that diesel prices in the Bahamas are 20 to 30 percent higher than in the United States.3:22 They depart at 4:00 a.m. to join a fleet of buddy boats, motoring 55 miles across the Gulf Stream in light winds and following seas.3:40 Upon arrival at West End, the crew initially anchors in thin sand over hard bottom but drags during a northwest wind event; they relocate to a concrete wall for a secure overnight stay.8:35 The following morning, they transit the Indian Cut, noting that vessels with a draft exceeding 6.5 feet should time the passage for high tide.9:23 They continue across the Bahama Bank toward Great Sail Cay and Little Sail Cay, where they anchor in a sand bottom protected from south-southwest winds.13:49

More from Sailing Zephyr

We Finally Fixed the Worst-Looking Part of Our Boat Ep. 277Jun 2026We Somehow Made It To The Bahamas...Then The Boat Work Started - Ep.276Jun 2026Our New Boat Finally Hits The Water - Ep. 275May 2026The Reality of Getting This Boat Ready - Ep. 274May 2026

From Sailing Zephyr — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.