No, see, we’re familiar with that area. There are coral reefs and shallower waters, but we know a lot of vessels that have sailed through there.I’m not sure what you’re not getting here. The draught of the boat is too large. It will end up like a beached whale. We need to sail east of Eeyore island, out into the Atlantic so we don’t run aground.We’ve sailed through there before and it was fine. We could get a specially experienced pilot if you like, to help you navigate.
TIME-LAPSE FOOTAGE OF THEIR CABIN IS OVERLAID WITH A TRANSPARENT MAP SHOWING THE BOAT’S ROUTE AROUND ELEUTHERA ISLAND THROUGH THE ATLANTIC, AND FINALLY BACK INTO THE CALMER WATERS ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ISLAND. THE BACKGROUND BRIGHTENS TO DAYLIGHT.
THE MELNYK PARTY STANDS TOGETHER IN A BEDRAGGLED KNOT ON THE JETTY, GAZING UP AT THE YACHT FROM WHICH THEY HAVE FINALLY DISEMBARKED. THERE IS PROLONGED SILENCE AS THEY EACH ATTEMPT TO METABOLIZE THE JOURNEY THEY HAVE JUST COMPLETED.SHARILYNE