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We risked crossing at night and this happened on the way to the Dominican Republic | Ep. 111 - Ch...
23 August 2026 · 25 min · 25K views · República Dominicana
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Chestim completes an 11-day passage from the Bahamas to Luperón, Dominican Republic, navigating through the Turks and Caicos banks.20:02 To capitalise on a favourable weather window, the crew departs their anchorage at 3:00 a.m. for an 18-hour overnight transit.3:09 They maintain a transit status while crossing the Turks and Caicos region, flying a yellow quarantine flag to signal they are not making landfall.6:31 The crew utilises radar with Doppler technology to monitor for obstacles and weather patterns during night watches.10:33 Upon exiting the banks, they encounter choppy conditions due to Atlantic swell but eventually experience ideal wind angles that allow them to sail with full canvas.9:39 The passage concludes with the crew clearing customs in Luperón, which they complete in three steps for a total fee of $115.24:15 The crew notes that the crossing, typically difficult due to prevailing headwinds and heavy seas, remained manageable throughout the journey.19:22
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