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Solo Sailing the Southern Bahamas: From Little Inagua to Matthew Town – The Most Remote Settlement
January 28, 2026 · 9 min · 3K views · Inagua, Bahamas
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Vlad sails his Amel 50 solo from Little Inagua to Matthew Town on Great Inagua, the southernmost island in the Bahamas.0:32 He maintains a steady 20 to 21 knots of following wind during the passage.0:55 Upon arrival in Matthew Town, he docks at a free city dock that lacks water and electrical hookups.3:59 The remote settlement attracts few visiting yachts, leading local residents to approach the boat with curiosity about his solo voyage.4:18 The island features a large-scale salt production facility that pumps 125,000 gallons of seawater per minute into a 500-square-mile lake system.7:27 The local ecosystem supports a population of approximately 10,000 flamingos that feed on brine shrimp in the salt ponds.5:33 The area also includes an automated lighthouse, which remains operational despite signs of neglect.7:44 Vlad plans to depart Great Inagua for Acklins, a 60-mile passage, following his stay.6:06
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