Sam Holmes Sailing · video

What this video covers

Sam Holmes sails eight miles from Sanana Puerto Bahia Marina to a national park in the Dominican Republic.0:07 After clearing customs, he anchors in a bay near cliffs and jungle to explore local caves featuring pictographs.1:54 Access to the park requires a 100-peso entry fee.4:05 During the visit, he attempts to use a Temmo electric foil board to reach a nearby restaurant, but the battery drains rapidly, forcing him to abandon the trip due to limited range and insect swarms.8:05 The following morning, he considers beaching the boat for drone photography but decides against it due to the presence of locals.9:19 Before departing for Luperon, he repairs his dinghy by epoxying new oar holders to the tubes to prevent the oars from shifting during transport.9:29

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