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WELCOME TO PARADISE! | SAILING SUNDAY | Ep.217
September 24, 2023 · 18 min · 18K views · Georgetown, Exumas
What this video covers
After arriving in the Exumas, Bahamas, following a five-day passage from Puerto Rico, the crew of Sunday completes customs and immigration formalities in Georgetown.0:09 The crew notes that while Georgetown serves as a popular yachting hub, the town is small and requires careful navigation due to extremely shallow, shifting sandbanks.0:35 During a departure from the harbor, the crew nearly runs the boat aground while distracted by a conversation with other sailors, highlighting the necessity of constant vigilance in Bahamian waters.7:31 The crew subsequently departs for Staniel Key, opting to continue through the night rather than anchoring early, as favorable conditions and a desire to make progress override their original plan to stop.15:31 Throughout the transit, the crew manages the challenges of cooking and living on a significant heel, utilizing the boat's port-side lean to secure items in the galley.16:55
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