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Bahamas Catamaran Sailing [Vacation Adventure Day 4]
March 22, 2026 · 17 min · 3K views · Bahamas
Couple embracing on catamaran trampolines, open sea ahead
What this video covers
A group of cruisers in the Bahamas hosts a beach party featuring a community auction and potluck dinner.4:25 Participants trade gear, including fins and masks, while sharing meals and socializing in a protected anchorage.5:26 The group navigates a shallow-draft catamaran into a bay with 5-foot-4-inch depth, maintaining seven inches of clearance under the keel.13:30 The crew demonstrates standard catamaran anchoring procedures, including the use of a bridle to distribute load across both hulls and the deployment of an electric windlass.15:36 The vessel, a catamaran with a 3-foot-8-inch draft, maneuvers into the anchorage to seek shelter from an approaching northerly storm.7:27 The host, who previously owned a monohull, notes the ease of operating a catamaran’s electric windlass and sail-handling systems compared to his former vessel.9:53 The trip duration is extended due to flight scheduling changes, allowing for a longer stay in the region.0:49
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