We Survived the MONA PASSAGE (47hrs Nonstop Sail to Puerto Rico) E376
5 April 2026 · 24 min · 2K views · Boqueron, Puerto Rico
Dolphins glide beside sailboat in deep blue ocean
What this video covers
A family crew completed a 169-mile, 47-hour nonstop passage from Luperon, Dominican Republic, to Puerto Rico across the Mona Passage.▶ 7:23 The crew navigated the passage during a period of light winds and four-foot swells to avoid the steep, short waves typically generated when Atlantic currents meet the shallow Hourglass Shoal.▶ 8:11 Despite the favorable weather, the motion caused seasickness for the children and the mother.▶ 5:52 The crew maintained the vessel’s watermaker and prepared pre-made meals to minimize galley work while underway.▶ 3:26 Upon arrival in Puerto Rico, the crew cleared customs using the CBP ROAM app, which required a video chat for final approval.▶ 11:48 After an initial stop in Rincon, the crew moved south to Boqueron to seek better protection from an approaching northerly wind event.▶ 12:45 The passage served as a challenging return to cruising after a period of inactivity.▶ 10:59
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