Personal Wet T-Shirt contest

Summary

In this adventure-filled video, Amanda and Bobby embark on a sailing journey from Chub Cay to Nassau, sharing their experiences along the way. From boat repairs and troubleshooting onboard to enjoying the sights of Nassau, the video showcases their fun and sometimes challenging cruising life. Highlights include a wet t-shirt contest, a visit to Atlantis, a playful dinner under a bridge, and a night at the casino. The duo also faces quirky moments like working with a broken bilge pump and a surprise injury, all while capturing the beauty and unpredictability of life on the water.

Takeaways

• 😀 Chub Cay offers affordable marina fees ($3 per foot) and reasonably priced food, making it a great stop for cruisers.
• 😀 The couple sails from Chub Cay to Nassau, about 35 miles away, experiencing mild wind and waves during the journey.
• 😀 Nassau is known for its tall docks, making it challenging to dock at low tide, but it's a popular provisioning stop for cruisers.
• 😀 Bobby performs boat repairs on the generator, including replacing the exhaust valve and troubleshooting a faulty bilge pump.
• 😀 The Bay Street Marina in Nassau is chosen for its better security, despite its higher cost compared to other local marinas.
• 😀 The couple visits a local restaurant in Nassau, where they observe a slow service pace but enjoy watching eagle rays swim by.
• 😀 Amanda humorously offers help to Bobby, who has a bleeding injury on his leg, even though he insists it’s not serious.
• 😀 Bobby shares his frustration with the boating wakes around the marina, which make the boat roll and complicate repairs.
• 😀 The couple enjoys a leisurely stroll to the marina store and later to a restaurant under a bridge, demonstrating a relaxed vacation vibe.
• 😀 While in Nassau, they stop by Margaritaville, where Amanda jokes about visiting every Margaritaville location as a tribute to Jimmy Buffett.
• 😀 The couple ends the day with a visit to the Atlantis Casino, where Bobby loses a few hundred dollars but remains positive about the experience.

Q & A

What location are Amanda and Bobby sailing from at the start of the video?

Amanda and Bobby are sailing from Chub Cay, a location in the Bahamas, heading toward Nassau.

How far is the distance between Chub Cay and Nassau?

The distance between Chub Cay and Nassau is about 35 miles, which should take less than two hours to sail.

What was Amanda's reaction to the weather while sailing?

Amanda found the weather to be very hot, with the sun beating down and little wind due to the boat traveling downwind.

What kind of repairs did Bobby need to do on the boat in Nassau?

Bobby needed to replace the exhaust manifold on the generator and troubleshoot the malfunctioning low water bilge pump.

How does Bobby describe the cost and amenities at Chub Cay?

Bobby mentions that Chub Cay is reasonably priced, with marina fees at $3 per foot, and food items like burgers and fries costing $16 to $25.

Why did Amanda and Bobby choose to dock at Bay Street Marina in Nassau?

They chose Bay Street Marina because it was considered safer, with better security, despite not having the best location. They avoided a sketchier marina in Nassau.

What did Bobby mention about Nassau in terms of activities for boaters?

Bobby mentioned that Nassau is typically a stop for provisioning and not a destination for boaters. Most people don’t spend a lot of time there, as it's expensive and doesn't have many attractions.

What unique event did Bobby and Amanda experience during their stay in Nassau?

Bobby and Amanda witnessed a medical emergency when their server at a restaurant was taken away by ambulance after an apparent injury.

What was Bobby's experience at the casino in Nassau?

Bobby played craps and lost a couple of hundred dollars quickly, deciding to leave after his losses to avoid further damage to his wallet.

What was the cost of docking at the Atlantis marina, according to Bobby?

Bobby mentions that the Atlantis marina is very expensive, costing about $10 per foot. For a 34-foot boat, that would be $340 per night, not including additional fees for power.