Sailing Doodles · video

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Doodles, a cruising vessel, transits 45 miles north to Spanish Wells, Bahamas, in 8–10 knot south-southwest winds.1:51 The crew navigates a narrow channel to reach the mooring field, which enforces a 45-foot maximum length due to limited space.5:05 Upon arrival, the crew secures the last available mooring ball.6:00 They report difficulty finding public dinghy infrastructure, noting that most docks in the settlement are private and subject to significant tidal range, risking grounding at low tide.9:02 The crew visits the Shipyard restaurant before preparing the vessel for a short-term stay in a marina, as one crew member departs for a family emergency.9:21 Technical systems onboard include a 400-watt solar array and a Starlink terminal.7:49 The settlement of Spanish Wells, established in 1647, remains a compact community of approximately 1,600 residents on an island measuring 2,000 by 9,000 feet.6:58

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