Dominica: Nature at Its Most Spectacular
June 12, 2026 · 3 min · 382 views · Saint Joseph, Dominica
Sailboats silhouetted at sunset in Dominica harbor
What this video covers
Cozzy and Mitcho sail their Leopard 40 to Dominica, stopping at Portsmouth and the Prince Rupert Bay area. Alexis, a local guide and founder of the mooring field initiative, explains that he organized the installation of a secure mooring field after arriving by night in 2014 during a boat delivery and finding no moorings available.0:33 The field is maintained with support from PAYS — the Portsmouth Association of Yacht Securities — which also provides overnight security so cruisers can leave their boats and explore ashore.1:21 Alexis describes the range of activities available: guided tours, communal dinners, and interaction with the local community.3:17 The pitch to visiting sailors is explicit: participate in paid tours and events rather than treating the stop as a free layover, and spread the word to other cruisers.3:13 The broader portrait of Dominica emphasizes its natural scenery as the draw that makes the anchorage worth the stop.
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