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We found the perfect sailing catamaran to take us on a family adventure around the world, including the beautiful Bahamas sailing experiences. Our goal is to transition to 'Part-Time' World Cruisers while trying our best to keep some normalcy for our youngsters with a land base in South Carolina, embracing a bit of off grid living.
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Epic Failure at Sea
We have our Mainsheet Block snap (at night of course), Victron Quattro melt..... And all while the weatherman is wrong so we committed to the Gulf Stream with a North wind for 3 days.
Fisch Tales
Nassau to Rose Island with my old buddy Fisch.
Mello Adventures
New crew Joe Mello joins Scooby for some fishing, snorkeling and trouble.
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Fishing our way down to Staniel Cay
We throw out the full arsenal of fishing weapons on the sail from Warderick Wells to Staniel Cay. Finally get our eyes on the famous Thunderball Grotto and see the "OG" swimming pigs.
Warderick Wells (Headquarters for the Exuma Land and Sea Park)
Sailing into one of the most beautiful areas in the exumas. Our Code 0 sail is twisted at the top and will not come down so Kacie has to hoist Skip up the mast for the first time. Scary!! We hike up Boo Boo Hill and place our Scooby sign on the pile.
Shroud Cay
We sail to Shroud Cay (part of the Exuma Land and Sea Park). Lots to explore with endless waterways and beaches.
Norman's Cay - Exploring the beautiful shores of this 1980's drug cartel island.
Lots of controversy regarding Norman's Cay and the connection to Pablo Escabar (Medellin Cartel). We snorkel around the famous plane (Curtiss C-46 Commando) that crashed in the 1980's.
We sail from the Glass Window, Eleuthera to the Exumas.
We sail the shallow waters off Finley Cay in route from Eleuthera to the Exumas. We stop at Beacon Cay, Highborne Cay and Norman Cay to start our Exuma exploration.
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Blue Hole
We sail through a Blue Hole in route to the Ragged Islands.
Hudson School Video
Hudson had a show and tell with this video for his classmates at LTS.
Finley School Video
Finley had a show and tell with this video for her classmates at LTS.
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Devil's Backbone is an ideal spot for Bahamas sailing, where families can embark on a memorable family adventure while exploring the beauty of off grid living. This unique experience allows you to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in nature.
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We embark on a Bahamas sailing adventure around Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, exploring stunning beaches, sand spits, and even encountering PIGS, making it a perfect family adventure that embodies the spirit of off grid living.
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We set sail on our Bahamas sailing journey from Atlantis (Paradise Island) to Eleuthera, embracing a family adventure while exploring the beauty of off grid living.
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Off Grid at the lost city of Atlantis
Sharks circling Scooby
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The Great Bahama Bank
This is the Bahamas we hoped for!
Crossing the Gulf Stream
We start with a Christening Ceremony for Scooby and then toss the lines to cross the Gulf Stream to Bimini, Bahamas. We catch our first fish trolling (and no we didn't use Gummy Worms like the last one).
The Start to our Adventure
Prepping to get off the dock and on our way!
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Where is your favorite place for a sundowner? Perhaps you enjoy the stunning views while indulging in Bahamas sailing, or maybe you prefer a relaxing moment after a family adventure. For those embracing off grid living, finding the perfect spot to unwind at sunset can be a truly rewarding experience.
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Options needed for a new Leopard 50 Sailing Catamaran to enhance our family adventure while exploring the Bahamas sailing scene and embracing off grid living.
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We finally get to meet our new boat 'Scooby' as we embark on an exciting family adventure in the Bahamas sailing and embracing off grid living.
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Our Test Trip to the USVI was an unforgettable family adventure that allowed us to explore the stunning landscapes and vibrant culture. During our journey, we also took the opportunity to discuss our future plans for Bahamas sailing, imagining the thrill of navigating those beautiful waters. Additionally, we embraced moments of off grid living, enjoying the serenity and connection with nature, which added a unique touch to our travels.
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Check out this great video about Bahamas sailing, perfect for a family adventure and tips on off grid living.
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We explore the balance of performance versus comfort for a family cruising catamaran, ideal for those seeking a family adventure while enjoying Bahamas sailing. Additionally, we highlight some of our favorites, like the Balance 526 and HH 50/55, which are perfect for off grid living.
Sailing Scooby Crew
Sailing Scooby sets sail for a thrilling family adventure in early 2022! Join us as we explore the beautiful Bahamas sailing and embrace off grid living. Follow our journey @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpNXH2p1faVG8Gk9tytSclw or https://vimeo.com/733500961.
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CouchBoarding Tahoe
Recipe for Fun (or wipeout) Add: The kiddos + First decent snow + Old or borrowed ski/snowboard (sorry Don) + My favorite little Couch + A hint of Bahamas sailing vibes = Family adventure. Shake it up a bit = Fun. Couchboarding - The New Thing, perfect for those embracing off grid living!
The Search
Balance 526
This is such a cool boat (my current favorite). Kacie and I did the Balance U on Vingilótë which took place in Blaine, WA. This was right on the Canadian border and the idea was to sail around the San Juan Islands for a few days. Unfortunately, the SMOKE was crazy (as you can see in the video) and the wind was dead calm. We did managed to get to a whopping 5 1/2 knots (in maybe 6 knots of wind) with the Main and Screacher up. The owners of Vingilótë (Edwin/Irene) were awesome and a huge wealth of knowledge for those seriously looking at a Balance Catamaran. We also had Captain Dunbar on board who helped sail Vingilote across the Atlantic. With the wind not cooperating we had plenty of time to ask a million questions and really check out all the cool options, storage, future changes, and comparison to the new Balance 482.
Houseboating on Lake Shasta
Social Distancing (with our social bubble) and homeschooling while enjoying the beauty of Lake Shasta. This was my test run of the DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone.
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