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Our first big scare at sea - Attempting a family swim into Thunderball Grotto went horribly wrong

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Creator's Key Takeaways

today was a day where we were reminded that exploration doesn't come without risks and that it's ultimately up to us to decide what's smart and what's foolish

the current was way strong i can't believe what just happened yeah that was ridiculous

i was terrified brooklyn was terrified we were getting sucked in by that current so hard

that was a bit scary um i felt fine until we got on the floor now and now i feel shaken up over it

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Assess water conditions and currents before attempting swims in unfamiliar areas
โœ“Have a plan for returning to your boat in case of strong currents
โœ“Stay calm and follow instructions during emergencies

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

panicking underwater due to lung issues โ€” Visualize the activity beforehand and challenge yourself, but know your limits

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat can go wrong during a family swim into a grotto?
QHow should you react if caught in a strong current?

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With all of our travels to exotic locations and all of the adventurous excursions we undertake while there, we found ourselves falling into a false sense of security. But just because we have a professional guide and just because thousands of others may have done the same thing prior to us doesn't mean a particular activity is safe. Today, we had one great experienceโ€”and a harrowing one. The latter was one of the key plans for this private yachting trip through the Exumas in The Bahamas: Thunderball Grotto off Staniel Cay. It got it's name from the 1965 James Bond film in which it was featured. And hats off to that production crew for being able to get themselves and their filming equipment into the cave because our family couldn't make it past the entrance. What happened from there was the scariest 20 minutes in our family's life. We walked away from the day with a valuable reminder: the only people who are ultimately responsible for our family's safety are us. Nobody else can fully comprehend our abilities or comfort level. Moving forward, we'll be sure to better vet experiences before "diving in." Learn more about how we stay in multi-million dollar homes around the world for a low, flat monthly subscription and no nightly rates, taxes, or hidden fees. https://followabc.com/pass Follow our progress toward buying a solar-powered yacht to live on full-time as our family explores the world: https://followabc.com/silent-yacht Follow us on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook for behind-the-scenes content: @alwaysbechanging (and @MakeItDayOne on Twitter) Join our Inner Circle email list to get immediate notifications of new episodes, behind-the-scenes content, giveaways, and news: https://followabc.com/join Weโ€™re passionate about our lifestyle of luxury family travel, remote business ownership, unschooling, and contributing positively to the future of the world. If youโ€™re a like-minded brand or content creator and would like to explore sponsorships, collabs, or other ideas, please get in touch at https://followabc.com/inquiries Hereโ€™s a detailed overview and video of our filming equipment: https://followabc.com/happenings/our-vlogging-equipment Some of the links provided in our episodes and on our website utilize merchant affiliate programs that may pay commissions to us whenever people use them to make purchases.