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Should I Stay? OR... Should I Go? (Luperon DR .VS. The Bahamas)
19 de mayo de 2024 · 15 min · 6K vistas · Luperon, Dominican Republic
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A solo sailor currently anchored in Luperon, Dominican Republic, evaluates whether to remain there or continue a planned 100-day off-grid sailing challenge in the Bahamas.Watch The decision-making process weighs 16 factors, including hurricane risk, cost of living, spearfishing quality, and access to infrastructure.0:59 Luperon offers lower costs for meals and services, consistent trade winds for kiteboarding, and opportunities for community involvement, such as volunteering at the Coconut Hound Haven dog rescue.1:40 Conversely, the Bahamas provides superior spearfishing, clearer water for diving, and a more direct route toward the United States for future boat refits, including the installation of Starlink and a new jib.3:24 Despite the Bahamas scoring higher in a weighted comparison, the sailor chooses to remain in Luperon to prioritize hurricane safety during an El Nino year, foster a dog, and pursue local activities like motorcycle riding and Spanish language learning.13:10 The decision highlights the trade-off between the isolation of remote cruising and the benefits of an established, low-cost harbor community.
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