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Secret Black Sand Beach and a DOMINICAN Hitch Hiker. E100!!!

April 20, 2024 · 17 min · 5K views · Portsmouth, Dominica

What this video covers

The crew of Wind Therapy sails to Portsmouth, Dominica, and engages the Portsmouth Association of Yacht Services (PAYS) for mooring assistance and local tour coordination.1:35 While anchored, the crew joins friends from the vessel Nova for a guided excursion through the Syndicate rainforest, where they identify walking sticks, visit Syndicate Falls, and tour local pineapple and sugarcane farms.3:14 The group also encounters a local resident, Peter Pielwee, near the village of Dubla before navigating to a remote, magnetic black sand beach.13:57 The sand at this location contains high concentrations of metallic, graphite-like particles that respond to magnets.16:47 The excursion highlights the accessibility of Dominica’s interior through local guides and the unique geological features found along its coastline.

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