Bahamas Lightning Strikes Catamaran, FRIES EVERYTHING!
This couple retired to the life of sailing abord their 2006 Fortuna Island Spirit 401 sailing catamaran.
This week, we talk to Sailing Dark Angel about the Bahamas price increases for cruisers and their recent brush with disaster as light struck their catamaran in Thomas Cay, Exuma’s. Dave and Lisa are a great resource for Bahamas cruising information and very entertaining on their YouTube channel.
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