Ok, maybe I'm crazy. I'm not an open water sailor, and have very little time "out there"

But I do have an idea. How about a sail to/from the bahamas on a beachcat? I know it would take hours, but isn't it only 60 miles away? I also understand that open water is vey different than coastal water. It can become very rough very quickly.

I wouldn't want to do this solo, or even with a single boat. Any ideas? Stories? Etc?