Thank You for this video... definitely have put a pin into Luperon as my destination. I think your decision is a wise one. You have mentioned the challenges of isolation in your previous video. Staying in Luperon will provide You with that balance and You need.
Great choice, stay in Luperon. I loved the last point you made, to me sailing is about discovering new places and new people, I will choose to go on any day against going back to places I know and my "comfort zone", it is the real adventure, hard and unpredictable! But also the most rewarding way! Follow your hart, I'm sure you know deep down where we want to be !
He'll yeah this is what i like seeing, because there are so many options. I won't have more than a couple months down there and want to figure out where to spend it.
Que lo que! If you are going to hold up, D.R is not a bad place to do so. I think you will enjoy the interior other places immensely. If you are wanting to take your adventure off the boat for a while, you have chosen wisely and couldn't ask for a better place.
I have one of the small tanks and hand pump. I think it takes me 45 minutes of pumping manually. Lol great to have to get under our boat to clean, check shafts, props, rudders & “zincs”.
If i were you i would probably stay in Luperon as you could get up to trying new things, stay safe from the hurricanes and you could just go back to the Bahamas any day. Love your vids by the way, keep up the good work
Hey dan, we live off grid much of the time while we travel in our RV. I had originally planned on living in a sailboat with my wife and travel florida and the Caribbean, but the wife would not do it so that’s why we have been living full time in an rv for over 4 years. I am helping a buddy sail his 46ft c&c from Ontario, Canada to florida next year, so that’s why im watching sailing channels again. I bought a 360 camera last fall after i saw it on your channel, on my first time wing foiling in the obx, it snapped off and lost it in 6 feet of water so bummed. I just picked up an x4 for our summer trip and hope to make good use of it. I am going a lot of vlogging with the DJI action 4 matched with the DJI mic 2, much better than the go pro. Love to see a complete video of how you film and what cameras you use. I would love to go to the Bahamas some day to dive, but also love to kite and foil so hard choice. The keys is still my favorite place, i kept my boat in islamorada for 10 years, traveling from central florida for dive, kite trips. Sorry for the long comment, just blabbing. Thinking out loud. Larry
two points. You keep talking about freedom, but a dog will tie you down. You can't just leave if you have to. You'll need to find a shelter for the dog. I find it best to help the ones I come across (or cats) but don't go into getting involved that much. As for the ukulele... I started with the regular ones, then moved to a solid body electric one. Oh... the fun! It can be (mostly) silent practice when unplugged, but then, adding one of those modeling amps, like Spark or others, it opens up so much fun. Get a low G string, and start playing surf rock, classic 80's rock, anything you fancy. The huge smiles you will have when discovering the things you can play with an electric uke is totally worth it. Anything from The Clash to Pink Floyd, with some Duran Duran sprinkled in there! :)
Hey Dan, The plan sounds good. The dog however, is a major cost and commitment and for someone in your situation, they’ll be a tie as much as a friend. I have a dog, and sail, spear and kite like you, my dog is 12 yo, and a great friend, but he is always there, meaning he has to be minded if I choose to go on a sailing adventure, he needs food and medicines and vaccines. I expect he will be with me for another 4-5 years until I can be truly free again. I wish he loved sailing but he hates water and the boat, so … A dog is similar responsibility to having a child if you are a decent owner. My advice is to stay free of obligation until you can commit to 15 years of responsible dog ownership. Enjoy your travels! 🤙
@@Adventureman_Dan You have to get Special Permission to visit Johnston Atoll from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, it’s a nature sanctuary. There are a few people that visit the location but no sailing RUclipsrs. It has a very interesting history, you should look it up (if you decide to go Pacific).
A dog on board is amazing. BUT consider vaccines, import limitations and how easy the the dog is to train. If you can't train the dog to go to the toilet on fake grass (which isn't hard) it will become painful for you and the dog. I have a dog on board and have seen many dogs tried and given up for adoption by cruisers.
I have a question for everyone: What do you prefer? A) Dominican Republic. B) Cuba. C) The Bahamas. D) Union Island. E) Turk & Caicos. F) Venezuela. G) Colombia. H) USA. I) Mexico. J) Other.
Are you editing your own videos or hiring an editor? If it's a hire, it looks like you might want to feedback, there's a loit of repetition between cuts. It's like they're using several takes but in each take you're saying roughly the same thing. 5:05 as an example
What’s the rush… hang out in the DR for a while… then onwards. I have been in DR about 8 times. Kiting in cabarete mostly. Definite must go places are Las Terranas and Playa Rincón in the Samana peninsula. Also check out the coast south of Barahona and the jungles down there.
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Where should I explore while I'm in the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴?
Samana
Dominican Republic town known for humpback whales in Samaná Bay, island of Cayo Levantado & beaches.
Macao Beach, Amber Cove, Hoyo Azul Lagoon, Zona Colonial, Catalina Island, 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, and Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car
Macao Beach, Amber Cove, Hoyo Azul Lagoon, Zona Colonial, Catalina Island, 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, and Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car
It depends if you prefer beach, mountains or rivers, I think is all the island have.
You've come a long way since you quit your dead end 9 to 5. I'm really happy to see another vet make their dream come true.
Indeed, David! Though I kiss our midnight mtg sessions. I'm happy out here!
Thank You for this video... definitely have put a pin into Luperon as my destination. I think your decision is a wise one. You have mentioned the challenges of isolation in your previous video. Staying in Luperon will provide You with that balance and You need.
I’m excited to see all the unique adventures you get to go on because you decided to stay! Variety is the spice of life!
So true!
Great video bro. Always enjoy waching your adventures.
Glad to hear it!
Great choice, stay in Luperon. I loved the last point you made, to me sailing is about discovering new places and new people, I will choose to go on any day against going back to places I know and my "comfort zone", it is the real adventure, hard and unpredictable! But also the most rewarding way! Follow your hart, I'm sure you know deep down where we want to be !
Totally agree!
I’m currently working on getting a sailboat back sailing, think about visiting Bermuda
Also I'm the first here ! I'll be going down in a trailer sailer oday 25 I'm refitting right now. Going cheap going small going now
That's the way!
Either sounds pretty awesome to me
He'll yeah this is what i like seeing, because there are so many options. I won't have more than a couple months down there and want to figure out where to spend it.
You had great points for each place. It's a win whichever way u chose. 👍🏼 Ur Just getting the DR experiences 1st. Very cool, Dan .
Awww yeah!
Que lo que! If you are going to hold up, D.R is not a bad place to do so. I think you will enjoy the interior other places immensely. If you are wanting to take your adventure off the boat for a while, you have chosen wisely and couldn't ask for a better place.
I vote go . I like your "WATER WORLD" type videos ,those feel like dreams . The off grid survival content is my favorite
Cheers, buddy, I'll put more effort to making some here in the Dominican Republic until I get back out there.
27 Waterfalls. Cant beat it.
Hope you stay! Many adventures ahead!
We could potentially do a collab vid 🤷🏻♂️🇩🇴
Many adventures for sure!
Yes we should collab. :)
I have one of the small tanks and hand pump. I think it takes me 45 minutes of pumping manually. Lol great to have to get under our boat to clean, check shafts, props, rudders & “zincs”.
Nice 👍
Fun format! Good job! 💪🤙⛵
Glad you enjoyed it!
If i were you i would probably stay in Luperon as you could get up to trying new things, stay safe from the hurricanes and you could just go back to the Bahamas any day. Love your vids by the way, keep up the good work
Very true!
nice video buddy!
Glad you enjoyed it
Hey dan, we live off grid much of the time while we travel in our RV. I had originally planned on living in a sailboat with my wife and travel florida and the Caribbean, but the wife would not do it so that’s why we have been living full time in an rv for over 4 years. I am helping a buddy sail his 46ft c&c from Ontario, Canada to florida next year, so that’s why im watching sailing channels again. I bought a 360 camera last fall after i saw it on your channel, on my first time wing foiling in the obx, it snapped off and lost it in 6 feet of water so bummed. I just picked up an x4 for our summer trip and hope to make good use of it. I am going a lot of vlogging with the DJI action 4 matched with the DJI mic 2, much better than the go pro. Love to see a complete video of how you film and what cameras you use. I would love to go to the Bahamas some day to dive, but also love to kite and foil so hard choice. The keys is still my favorite place, i kept my boat in islamorada for 10 years, traveling from central florida for dive, kite trips. Sorry for the long comment, just blabbing. Thinking out loud. Larry
All that sounds great Larry. Get after it buddy!
Dog is extra good!
Great vid.
Can you talk more about Risks of sailing. And what you do as a solo sailor to mitigate risk.
Risk of what? Theres risk of walking out your door in the morning.
I'll cover that in a future video.
hurricane season. see you in Bahamas come December.
See you there!
two points. You keep talking about freedom, but a dog will tie you down. You can't just leave if you have to. You'll need to find a shelter for the dog. I find it best to help the ones I come across (or cats) but don't go into getting involved that much.
As for the ukulele... I started with the regular ones, then moved to a solid body electric one. Oh... the fun! It can be (mostly) silent practice when unplugged, but then, adding one of those modeling amps, like Spark or others, it opens up so much fun. Get a low G string, and start playing surf rock, classic 80's rock, anything you fancy. The huge smiles you will have when discovering the things you can play with an electric uke is totally worth it. Anything from The Clash to Pink Floyd, with some Duran Duran sprinkled in there! :)
Cheers buddy! :)
Hey Dan,
The plan sounds good. The dog however, is a major cost and commitment and for someone in your situation, they’ll be a tie as much as a friend. I have a dog, and sail, spear and kite like you, my dog is 12 yo, and a great friend, but he is always there, meaning he has to be minded if I choose to go on a sailing adventure, he needs food and medicines and vaccines. I expect he will be with me for another 4-5 years until I can be truly free again. I wish he loved sailing but he hates water and the boat, so … A dog is similar responsibility to having a child if you are a decent owner. My advice is to stay free of obligation until you can commit to 15 years of responsible dog ownership. Enjoy your travels! 🤙
Well said, thank you for the advice.
Do South Pacific, Johnston Island/Atoll… Bora Bora!!
That would be awesome 👌
@@Adventureman_Dan You have to get Special Permission to visit Johnston Atoll from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, it’s a nature sanctuary. There are a few people that visit the location but no sailing RUclipsrs. It has a very interesting history, you should look it up (if you decide to go Pacific).
A dog on board is amazing. BUT consider vaccines, import limitations and how easy the the dog is to train. If you can't train the dog to go to the toilet on fake grass (which isn't hard) it will become painful for you and the dog. I have a dog on board and have seen many dogs tried and given up for adoption by cruisers.
Life changing decision to have a pet. Mans best friend...bendiciones...m
Indeed, a lot to consider!
Stay, let a dog choose you, learn the language and enjoy the fact that the choice is All Yours!
Awww yeah! Freedom feels good, thanks!
Have you been to Bermuda?
I have not.
@@Adventureman_Dan The worlds Island
If you are feeling chill and content where you are, stay. If you feel antsy and in need of change, go. Isn't freedom great!
Well said!
La Nina year...
Thought it is illegal to go to Cuba as US Americans lol.
I have a question for everyone: What do you prefer?
A) Dominican Republic.
B) Cuba.
C) The Bahamas.
D) Union Island.
E) Turk & Caicos.
F) Venezuela.
G) Colombia.
H) USA.
I) Mexico.
J) Other.
USA, then Bahamas, then NewZealand, then DR, then Mex.
Are you editing your own videos or hiring an editor? If it's a hire, it looks like you might want to feedback, there's a loit of repetition between cuts. It's like they're using several takes but in each take you're saying roughly the same thing. 5:05 as an example
I do it all myself. Thank you for the feedback.
@@Adventureman_Dan My guy. You must be exhausted! Living as full a life as you do and editing on top - I feel like a jerk for raising it now!
You’ll know when it’s time to move.
Lup
What is your favourite island in the Bahamas or which one do you recommend?
Eluthera is really nice.
Don't get a dog!
What’s the rush… hang out in the DR for a while… then onwards. I have been in DR about 8 times. Kiting in cabarete mostly. Definite must go places are Las Terranas and Playa Rincón in the Samana peninsula. Also check out the coast south of Barahona and the jungles down there.
Sounds good! 😀