Not the usual way up Isabel de Torres(Puerto Plata) & Our Final Luperón Days E375
29 March 2026 · 23 min · 435 views · Luperón, Dominican Republic
Colorful umbrellas shade Puerto Plata’s historic plaza at sunset.
What this video covers
The crew of a cruising family boat, currently based in Luperón, Dominican Republic, prepares for a 48-hour passage to Puerto Rico.19:43 While performing final maintenance, the owners discover a steering failure caused by a leaking hydraulic cylinder that connects the steering rod to the rudder housing.18:38 Adding hydraulic fluid restores temporary steerage, though the system requires monitoring.18:42 During final preparations, the family hikes Isabel de Torres in Puerto Plata and explores local trails near Playa Chiquita to exercise before the upcoming transit.0:15 The checkout process in Luperón involves a two-hour administrative delay, requiring the entire family to present themselves to immigration officials and the Armada for a vessel inspection.22:32 Although the crew receives their despacho, the late-afternoon completion of the inspection forces them to postpone their planned 6:00 p.m. departure.22:44
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