Sailing Doodles · video

What this video covers

The crew of the 1989 CT56 Doodles prepares for a passage from Samana, Dominican Republic, to Puerto Rico while managing crew changes and boat repairs. After a rough sail from Puerto Plata, the entire crew suffers from severe gastrointestinal illness, which they attribute to contaminated water taken on in Puerto Plata.1:41 While docked at Marina Puerto Vejia, the crew replaces a corroded windlass solenoid with a $12 automotive part after troubleshooting power issues in the forward storage locker.8:20 The vessel’s full-keel design makes backing into slips difficult, prompting the owner to consider installing a stern thruster.4:17 Local contractors polish the boat's stainless steel and clean the hull for $150 and $100, respectively.12:06 Crew member Josephine departs the vessel for dental surgery, and the remaining crew welcomes guests from the travel channel Babe Where's My Passport for a two-week collaboration.9:31 The group provisions for the upcoming crossing of the Mona Passage at local markets.13:15

Boats in this video

More from Sailing Doodles

This Party Was STILL Going at 8AM! | Koh Phangan by BoatSept 2026We Found One of Thailand’s Most Beautiful Hidden BaysSept 2026We’re Running Out of Diesel… And There’s None on the IslandAug 2026FINALLY SAILING AGAIN! We Made It to Thailand’s Full Moon Party IslandAug 2026

From Sailing Doodles — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.