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Erica and Warren host a week-long charter for 10 guests through the Exumas in the Bahamas, utilizing a monohull equipped with a self-tacking jib. The crew navigates north-south island chains, leveraging consistent easterly trade winds to cover daily distances of approximately 30 nautical miles.3:15 During a period of 30-knot winds, the boat maintains a 30-degree apparent wind angle, allowing for tighter upwind performance than the hosts' personal vessel, though the crew notes the boat bashes into waves in these conditions.15:26 The itinerary includes snorkeling at a secret coral spot, visiting the iguanas at Bitter Guana Cay, and swimming through the Thunderball Grotto near Staniel Cay.8:45 The hosts emphasize the logistical benefits of boarding the vessel one day before guests arrive to organize provisions and settle in.1:42 Guests report that the charter provides a practical, hands-on transition from formal ASA classroom training to real-world cruising, helping them evaluate the viability of a future full-time liveaboard lifestyle.27:13

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