First-Time Cruiser Q&A - Planning Bahamas Trip with Rudy and Carol
October 27, 2018 by Emily & Clark's Adventure | Language: EN Play Time: 00:43:03 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
We traveled to St. Augustine this week to chat with our friends, Rudy and Carol, and answer their questions about sailing to the Bahamas for the first time. Questions covered in this video include:
How do we get to the Bahamas from Florida?
– For more info, see our Bahamas Video Cruising Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbJ_ftOHXX8&t=1055s
How do we check into the Bahamas when we arrive?
– Q flag
– Port captain
– Paperwork & procedures: https://www.bahamas.com/faq/enteringexiting-policies
Weather preparation
– Chris Parker at Marine Weather Center: https://www.mwxc.com/
– Helpful phone apps:
—WindFinder Pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.studioeleven.windfinderpaid
—Windy: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.windyty.android&hl=en_US
—Tides Near Me: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.tidesnear.free
—Weather Underground: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wunderground.android.weather
Medical Concerns
– Emergencies
– Dentist, veterinarian
– Obtaining prescriptions
— Doctors
— Pharmacies
— Online pharmacies for non-prescribed antibiotics
– Evacuation insurance plans – Divers Alert Network: https://www.diversalertnetwork.org/
Advice for food planning
How to handle garbage and trash at sea
What cleaning supplies to stock
Meeting people, having fun in George Town
Why the Bahamas are good for first time cruisers
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