There is not much protection in the Bahamas from storms that circle 360. We had a storm quickly approaching us and needed to find protection that we could fit into. We have a 5ft draft on our monohull, and read on navionics of someone fitting a 4.5ft draft. We went at high tide, got in the water, and scoped out our shelter. It was very sketchy with the rocks and a tight narrow path that was just shallow enough. We would not recommend a 6ft draft in this pond, but could be doable with careful planning. Getting stranded for a few days from a storm wasn't the worst. We had amazing lobster and fish dinners with other cruisers, played on the paddle boards with the kiddos, and had a great time spearfishing with our friends. #bahamas #sail #sailing #normancay #normanpond #boat #anchoring #storm #windy #badweather

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Dreaming of a safe, sturdy, and affordable dinghy? Check out how we made our dream come true. Alex takes a questionable chance and spends his valuable life energy on materials to research and build it. Spoiler - IT WAS SO WORTH IT! This video documents the entire experience building a hard planing dinghy to give viewers an insight into the process from start to finish (should they choose to pursue creating Platypus 9000). Goodbye inflatable holes and lack of space, and hello enormous solid fiberglass of stability! ------------------------ DIY Boat/ Dinghy Plans: FREE - comment below and let me know if you want a copy for reference. ------------------------- Hours Researching/Planning: 40 Hours Building: 40 Weight: 120lb dry 130lb w/options Capacity: 1000lb+ hp to plane ~5-6 Length: 9.5 ft Width: 5.2 ft -------------------------- Materials Used: 3 mm Okoume plywood from Boulter Plywood (4x) 4' x 8' sheets: $280 6 mm Okoume plywood (1x, transom and bulkhead) 4' x 8': $98 6 yards of 1708 biaxial fiberglass (bottom/sides): $80 3 yards of 3k carbon fiber (top): $94 2.5 gallons of epoxy: $425 2 gallons of 2 lb/cuft flotation foam: $115 paint: $50 total: $1142 optional hatches+wheels+cleats: ~$300 total: $1442 Comparable off the shelf dinghies we have researched are $15,000. --------------------------- If you do build anything please let us know! We would love to check it out. xoxo --------------------------- Acknowledgements: Filming: Alex Wynn Documented Build & Evan Golden(Video Clip of Friends in Dinghy) Editing: Kristi Wynn Thank you to all our friends and family who tested it out! Slapped Lucky - Moving Day https://open.spotify.com/track/3yUyZapiGqhUmU2N5mk50C?si=399e6988b92a49fd #uppbeat has the best creative music - all very talented artists! Adam Tell: https://uppbeat.io/t/adam-tell/child-eyes License code: IZ1G6Q4VUS9IRCOQ Abbynoise: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/get-that-thing License code: PX1PRRE6NKFZPHK6 Yasumu: https://uppbeat.io/t/yasumu/bloom License code: ZXL9AJRSJDGZ5ZNV Sky-Gienger: https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-gienger/ecstasy License code: UR6P00RQ9A4YTNSH Contents of this video: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Cutting & Framing 01: The Lakes: https://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/bluebird License code: KHAD7VIEDGSE2BN7 Northwestern: https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/only-you License code: WJSGV8U2Z2G3KJHO @sailingsunwise #slappedlucky #lifelvl #ycass #woodenboat #dinghy #diyboatbuild #buildboat #buildit #letsbuild #woodworking

Set sail with our family from Palm Beach Florida to cross the gulf stream to the Bahamas! We night sail across the ocean, fish and catch Mahi, check into Bimini, ride out hurricane force winds at anchor, swim in crystal clear water, and enjoy beautiful sunsets. Original music made by us, filmed by us, and edited by us. Check out our instagram @svsunwise Music: @lifelvlband @Mellowdeus

We haven't invented how to teleport yet, but hopefully this SHORT video is the next best thing to spending some time onboard with us and give you a sense of the trip. This trip was one of our favorites, as we felt off grid but were not alone - especially with the dolphins!! Enjoy guys, and please let us know your thoughts in the comments below!! ------Other notes---- You may have noticed the difference in style/tone change between ICW and the Atlantic video, this is intentional. It really is a different experience being in the ICW, and feeling like it never ends, to the sights you may only see in documentaries that make the experience surreal. We were 30 miles offshore, with nothing but ourselves, the stars, and the dolphins. Telling our family/friends, and society was not easy and hence the beginning with the fragmented judgements and chatter to try to give you perspective. This does happen to cruisers, and anyone who is courageous enough to do something different. Go be different (after safety practice and research) and get the perspective, its definitely worth the perspective. xoxo Kristi ---Music--- lifelvl "Dirtbags" was an original song. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paulo-kalazzi/heros-time License code: IRVPS6QE5VFC7TXA https://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/in-motion License code: PYBLG0DTKI9F5ZTC https://uppbeat.io/t/volo/last-nomad License code: MQCXILOT8WVFEBEB https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana License code: SXPDCBYRRWBT6FJY #ocean #oceanwaves #highlights #sailing #sailor #sailingfamily #sailingkids #sailingwithkids #youngcruisers #hunter38 #retireearly #dolphins #ycass #offshoresailing

(!) ICW VS ATLANTIC (PART 1): TRAVELING THE ICW BY SAILBOAT! Watch a family travel by sailboat through the Inter Coastal Waterway (ICW). This video will give you an idea of the exciting moments that come with owning a sailboat and traveling by sailboat. We get lucky dodging bridges, locks, and other sailboats. Would you want to live this lifestyle? Free docks, beautiful dismal swamp, and anchoring for free! We explore new towns from Norfolk Virginia to Oriental North Carolina. Music: Many are from the youtube audio library. We also made a few called "Happy Cat" by Slapped Lucky & Lifelvl https://open.spotify.com/album/0gtn9b6IVTjm88Eq65NCjF