Ill Beata - Dom Republic
Shamal
Mon 19 May 2014 23:51
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17.36.5N 71.31.9W
Hello,
Well, after an enforced stay in Haiti with a leaky
water pump in the engine, we managed to leave when a replacement finally
arrived.
Had a long and hard trip east, under motor most of
the way, to Ill Beata in the DR. As soon as we arrived we were visited by the
coast guard who took some details, poked around a bit and then asked for $50 for
"Anchoring Fees". I had spoken to other people who confirmed that there is no
anchoring fees here, though sometime it is requested. So I said that I would pay
that in Barahona (our main point for checkingig-in to the DR) and offered a
small bottle of rum. This was accepted and they gave me 3 live lobster in return
and departed (Welcome to the DR!).
Anyway, the engine performed like a trooper the
whole 30 hours it took to get here (Less about 3 hours when we actually sailed).
But the winds are quite strong right now so we need to wait till they abate a
little. Will send another update when we get to Barahona.
Best Wishes,
John & Georgina
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