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A Cave, Cliff Jumping & The Deepest Blue Hole (Sailing Curiosity)

May 29, 2017 · 24 min · 149K views · Thompson Bay, Long Island

What this video covers

Cruisers anchored in Thompson Bay on Long Island, Bahamas, participate in local community events, including a Saturday farmers market and a gathering for residents and boaters who assisted with hurricane relief.4:38 While exploring the island by car, the crew visits Dean’s Blue Hole, tours Hamilton’s Cave with a local guide, and samples Bahamian-made ice cream.6:16 The crew notes that grocery prices remain high across the island, regardless of whether a store caters to tourists or locals.21:44 After spending two weeks in Salt Pond, the crew attempts to depart, but a failed jackline on the mast forces them to delay their departure to perform repairs.23:01 The incident highlights the necessity of masthead inspections before passage, as the failure occurred while raising the mainsail in windy conditions.23:05

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