I’m from the DR and love your videos. I moved to the US a couple of years ago and my first impression was how crazy expensive your health system is. The DR isn’t the richest country but we do have an affordable health system.
You certainly do. My hospital visit in Luperon in August was adequate for my needs and cost very little. I wonder what would have happened if it was appendicitis and I needed an appendectomy ASAP. I guess we would have to find a way to get to a big city hospital? -E
Great to see Emily is doing fine. The way you produce your video and the monthly budget is very helpful for other cruisers (We hope to cruise some day).
You're better tour guides than the peripatetic Rick Steves! Such real and unvarnished views of where your anchor lands you. Captivating video. Thank you.
Thanks William! There are some more on our music playlist, with us and with friends. Not all of them are great, but to us, music doesn't have to be perfect, just make people happy. I'm really looking forward to sharing our new original theme song soon. -E Here is our music playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLsT7_jPsZM5rJl3-e9FE1q0-vKN2HW5-c
Thankful Emily’s visit to hospital turned out ok and was inexpensive too! Lots to look forward to when you venture around the country. Always a pleasure to see your adventures! Thank you both and be safe!
Impresive! Nice video. DR has Miami like cities with big supermarkets department stores, subway. Or small beach town like Luperon. So, your expirience will depend on your location. Cap Cana is probably the most upscale boat port.
Thanks for another great video! I appreciate you sharing your budget and things like mooring costs. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures in the DR
So glad you made it to Luperon as Bums introduced me to your channel. I am slowly getting caught up and enjoying your posts. I am hoping to become a Patreon, I just have to see how things go. Looking forward to following along on your adventure. Cheers
Welcome aboard Bob. Yes, I see you are doing some serious binge watching. Hope you are enjoying yourself. Our Patreon account is set up by the month not by the episode so it's easier to know what it will cost. IE if you donate $5 that's $5 a month no matter how many videos we publish.
Great video! I was surprised at how little you spend per year on your house. This will give anybody a great idea on what to expect when sailing into Luperon. See you at brunch🤤
Here is a little treat for you. This is a link to a video that is currently only available to our supporters on Patreon. -C ruclips.net/video/5dRoPLzYpYc/видео.html
We have one in our channel. In fact it's quite popular, gets loads of views. People seem to be using it to trouble shoot two stroke carbs. ruclips.net/video/k_xa16e9IgM/видео.html
Emily & Clark's Adventure We are planing set sail as soon as the US Canada borders open, its still being pushed back each month. The locks will be closing on October 14th for us, so time is running out. Our boat is just 5 minutes on the other side of the US border, so far yet so close. Unfortunately accessing our sailing is not considered an essential travel. We have been planning for this trip for 2 years and was supposed to set sail for the Caribbeans in 2020. Looks like we will have to push back our plans until next summer.
That's not necessarily a bad thing. Same thing is happening out here. Bahamas is kicking people out on a whim. Most countries have closed borders. We are probably going to stay here till there is a vaccine. On top of that it's a horrible hurricane year. As far as cruising goes, and much else, this year is a write-off. I'd stay home unless things change. But sorry you are trapped, that never feels good.
Emily & Clark's Adventure Yes, I guess the smart thing is to wait it out, you are out there and have a better perception of what could await us, thanks for your reply, guess we,ll end up buying winter clothes after all.
It is smart to point out that subscribing is free, more creators should point that out and go into more detail. So many people that I talk to about RUclips, many of them over about age 70 never subscribe because they are unsure if it will cost them anything.
Hmm 15-20 knts pleasant? Try reading a newspaper, or keeping your hat on if directly into that. Or setting something light down in the cockpit. It think this is why I prefer European anchorages, much better protection, and usually a drier dinghy right. Curious though, as in Curacao and considering heading to up DR. I'm guessing the Presidente is cheap? ;)
As far as the wind goes. I like the breeze when it's hot but yeah it can be limiting. I haven't talked to anyone down there. What are the covid restrictions like? With all the storm activity this year I'd stay south till the hurricane season is over.
Another great video. The onboard cooking looks divine too. Although I must say, I would usually well exceed your $10 monthly budget for alcohol. Probably best I don't live on a boat for that reason. ;-)
Drinking is definitely part of the sailing culture for some people. We have definitely been guilty of overendulging, and decided it wasn't worth it. So a couple drinks at happy hour, or a bottle of wine shared among friends is usually perfect for us. -E
Do you have a video explaining how you set up your tax situation such that your land based house expenses are under $600 per year??? And did I miss the air conditioner build video?
We might go into the house situation more in another video. But the house is paid off, appraised quite low, we self-insure, have no HOA, and the house itself is less than 1000 square feet and low maintenance (e.g., we have a nice woman who mows our lawn periodically, but that's about it). A snowbird cousin rents it a few months per year. So that just leaves annual taxes, and some tiny costs to pay the city for trash disposal, garbage, and other small fees. There is always a tax loophole to find, and we figured it out for our particular county (which we won't talk about publicly, but if you message us on Patreon we could give you more specifics). You just have to figure out what works where you are.
Regarding A/C, we haven't done the build video yet. But we have had it installed on the boat for almost 6 months now, so we have a better idea of how to make the install successful, how much power it uses, maintenance, and which components are best. Not sure when the video will come out, hopefully this year. In the meantime, a couple viewers joined Patreon to chat with Clark by phone about how to start designing and building their own, and whether it's right for their boat. That's an option if you're really serious about it and want to talk to us one-on-one. -E
Hi Ron. I had a cape horn on the boat for over 20 years. I like that one best but I never really used it on Temptress. The big hydraulic autopilot just works so well. You will see it on the boat tour video but we just took it off and it's now on a friends boat here in Luperon. With all the solar I've added I wanted less weight in the stern and the panels would have probably disturbed the wind signal too much anyway. I did sail to Hawaii with one. Good piece of gear! -C
Having had a below deck unit die 1/3 of the way to Bermuda from Newport while double handing, I'm always a bit nervous. What is the displacment of your boat?
She tends to weigh about 35,000 when loaded up for a voyage. I've been using the same octopus electric/hydraulic ram for 25 years. That's over 20,000 ocean miles. No issues yet.
Don't say that too loud!!! I have a Raymarine below deck unit on my new (to me) 37 foot sloop, but as a back up I got a Pelegic tiller pilot (from Scanmar...the folks who sell the Monitor Wind Vane) and set it up to drive the emergency tiller, as my boat has a wheel. I also have a WIndpilot Pacific that I've finally figured out how to mount, as I have a fold down transom which has its challenges. I will be mounting that later this year. My pervious boat, a 35 footer damaged beyond repair in Huriccane Irma, had an Alpha autopilot (now out of busines) that served me well for 14,000 miles. But I had a Monitor Wind Vane mounted as a back up. I singehand a lot.
Why change the monthly log it's great! Wouldn't mind seeing how you built the battery, out put eta as im looking to run an electric motor with a solar seat on the tender, Good to see your none the worse for your hospital visits thankfully, cheers guys
Yes, I'm definitely feeling better. As for videos (and batteries), we want to focus more on SHOWING verses TELLING people what we're doing. Right now our plan is to put out the monthly adventure log and keep it to about 15 mins, then do more in-depth videos about technical things. Expect a 4-stroke motor fix soon, and batteries is also on our list--specifically, our lithium-AGM hybrid system, and how Clark build this mobile battery! -E
No plans as such. We are just waiting out the pandemic, hurricane season, and getting our new mainsail. But after that we might head east. It's been years since I've sailed that area. -C
No, the deck on Temptress is plywood with fiberglass over and teak glued on top. So no leaks from that, can't say the same about hatches and joints. I'm slowly replacing the deck as it has gotten real thin over the last 50 years. Several boards came unglued during the month from hell we put her through getting here. I'll get to working on deck again soon. I milled a bunch of teak strips and replace the worse few at a time. -C
Hopefully tide would come up and we float off eventually. If not we put out kedge anchors and maybe even fill the dinghy with water to heel the boat by the mast. It would have been lots of work. We had months of food and can make water so no problem there. And possibly enough gas to get to land by dinghy. -C
That's a pretty cool place in the Dom Republic..great place to get all your goodies, food, beer and medical on the cheap. I'd stay there living on my boat (if i had one) for 6 months a year. On the topic of reefs...was it a coral reef? How do you normally get off a reef.....(% Wise) backwards, sideways or thrust over the top? ...could you take a hammer and chisel and go underwater to chisel away the calcium carbonate...is that possible?
Always different. One tactic is filling the dinghy with water and trying to lift it up the mast. You fail (that's the point) and the boat heals over. That lifts the keel and the boat needs less water so it floats. -C
A bit, but probably less than any big american city. Someone broke into a couple of boats last week to steal money and there was an attempted theft of a dinghy (for the motor) a couple of weeks ago. When something like this happens the town try to find who did it and punish them (outside the law). They value the cruisers. We really help the local economy and the town knows it. Bigger problem is the navy. Extortion. -C
@@Clarks-Adventure Hmm sounds a bit dicey. I guess that is the price one has to pay for cheaper harbor facilities. The Navy thing does not sound good either. Be careful.
So glad you made the passage safe! How was the weather?… We got stuck in Southside Marina for over a week back in May 2018 waiting on the weather to make similar passage… We weren’t so lucky and didn’t quite make it to Luperon. Our boat is sitting on the bottom of the ocean 22 miles off the north coast of the Haitian/Dominican border... 20°13'18.0"N 71°54'06.0"W according to the cargo ship of Captain Jacamar Arrow. Our Boat Lost Marbles started taking on water about sunset approximately 50 miles off the coast and finally sank about 4:30 in the morning. The cargo ship took my wife, five-year-old daughter and myself to the Mona passage and we were transferred onto the US Coast Guard Cutter Hernandez and brought to San Juan Puerto Rico. Stay safe and dry! Maybe see you out there someday.
We would love to hear more about your story. I am thinking about making a documentary about what it's like to love a boat, and what happens when boats are born, die, reborn, etc. -E
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You made me hungry fellas. I'm craving food, adventure, and freedom.
Love the new format of the adventure log! Have fun in Luperon.
I lived 7 years in Santo Domingo, DR. Love the country! 🇩🇴
I’m from the DR and love your videos. I moved to the US a couple of years ago and my first impression was how crazy expensive your health system is. The DR isn’t the richest country but we do have an affordable health system.
You certainly do. My hospital visit in Luperon in August was adequate for my needs and cost very little. I wonder what would have happened if it was appendicitis and I needed an appendectomy ASAP. I guess we would have to find a way to get to a big city hospital? -E
Transparent, Informative, and Entertaining. A rare resource to any hopeful future cruiser.
Please consider sharing our playlists. We'd really appreciate the new subscribers.
Great to see Emily is doing fine. The way you produce your video and the monthly budget is very helpful for other cruisers (We hope to cruise some day).
And thats why I love your channel🇦🇺
Thanks guys! Really love your channel! Has to be one the most informative cruising channels. Great content, great adventures and a wonderful couple!
Looks so beautiful around there. Have fun guys
Yeah, I like the new format. Cheers!
Great video showing your daily routine and sharing prices! Helps us get inspired to go!
Thanks Frank. Have you subscribed yet?
You're better tour guides than the peripatetic Rick Steves! Such real and unvarnished views of where your anchor lands you. Captivating video. Thank you.
Thanks Rick. Had to look up peripatetic. -C
Emily & Clark's Adventure me too! Good word! I will try to use it😀
Just found you guys on RUclips, great videos very informative and realistic... time to do some binge catch up. 👍
Enjoy!
I really did enjoy your last song, especially watching you sing it.
Thanks William! There are some more on our music playlist, with us and with friends. Not all of them are great, but to us, music doesn't have to be perfect, just make people happy. I'm really looking forward to sharing our new original theme song soon. -E
Here is our music playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLsT7_jPsZM5rJl3-e9FE1q0-vKN2HW5-c
Thankful Emily’s visit to hospital turned out ok and was inexpensive too! Lots to look forward to when you venture around the country. Always a pleasure to see your adventures! Thank you both and be safe!
Impresive! Nice video. DR has Miami like cities with big supermarkets department stores, subway. Or small beach town like Luperon. So, your expirience will depend on your location. Cap Cana is probably the most upscale boat port.
Just love your parody thumbnail 👌.
You 2 do great work.
Love yer video's....
Thanks for another great video! I appreciate you sharing your budget and things like mooring costs. Looking forward to hearing about your adventures in the DR
So glad you made it to Luperon as Bums introduced me to your channel. I am slowly getting caught up and enjoying your posts. I am hoping to become a Patreon, I just have to see how things go. Looking forward to following along on your adventure. Cheers
Welcome aboard Bob. Yes, I see you are doing some serious binge watching. Hope you are enjoying yourself.
Our Patreon account is set up by the month not by the episode so it's easier to know what it will cost. IE if you donate $5 that's $5 a month no matter how many videos we publish.
Great to see you happy and safe again!
Hope you have a lot of fun in Luperon!
Thanks Mike
Glad your feeling better. More songs please
Emily is currently writing and producing a new channel theme song. Going to be good. You will hear bits of it in most of our videos soon. -C
Great video! I was surprised at how little you spend per year on your house. This will give anybody a great idea on what to expect when sailing into Luperon. See you at brunch🤤
Yeah up here it would have cost you minimum $500 dollars to walk through the E/R door
Stay safe guys
Thank you for sharing your really interesting life. Out of all my subscriptions, you're is the one I look forward to the most. 😍✌️
So nice of you to say Ian. Thanks
Here is a little treat for you. This is a link to a video that is currently only available to our supporters on Patreon. -C
ruclips.net/video/5dRoPLzYpYc/видео.html
Emily & Clark's Adventure , now I have to find the 2-stroke version of this video! Thanks for the gem, perfect. 👍
We have one in our channel. In fact it's quite popular, gets loads of views. People seem to be using it to trouble shoot two stroke carbs.
ruclips.net/video/k_xa16e9IgM/видео.html
@@Clarks-Adventure awesome, thank you.
Really like your monthly expenses video, very helpful
Your welcome. Are you guys still on the boat? Are you planning on voyaging again after there is a vaccine? -C
Emily & Clark's Adventure We are planing set sail as soon as the US Canada borders open, its still being pushed back each month. The locks will be closing on October 14th for us, so time is running out. Our boat is just 5 minutes on the other side of the US border, so far yet so close. Unfortunately accessing our sailing is not considered an essential travel. We have been planning for this trip for 2 years and was supposed to set sail for the Caribbeans in 2020. Looks like we will have to push back our plans until next summer.
That's not necessarily a bad thing. Same thing is happening out here. Bahamas is kicking people out on a whim. Most countries have closed borders. We are probably going to stay here till there is a vaccine.
On top of that it's a horrible hurricane year.
As far as cruising goes, and much else, this year is a write-off. I'd stay home unless things change.
But sorry you are trapped, that never feels good.
Emily & Clark's Adventure Yes, I guess the smart thing is to wait it out, you are out there and have a better perception of what could await us, thanks for your reply, guess we,ll end up buying winter clothes after all.
But there might be a vaccine by December or so. Hard decision. If the border opens can you stage the boat south of the locks?
Seems like hanging out in the DR could be really healthful with all the inexpensive fresh vegetables.
Yes. If you cook at home and choose your oils it's easy to eat well
@@Clarks-Adventure added luperon to our destinations list. It's become a very large list on land and sea.
It is smart to point out that subscribing is free, more creators should point that out and go into more detail. So many people that I talk to about RUclips, many of them over about age 70 never subscribe because they are unsure if it will cost them anything.
I think you are right. It's not huge but this video seems to be getting more subscribers then usual. -C
Don't forget to wear your sunscreen since you're outside all of the time!
Hmm 15-20 knts pleasant? Try reading a newspaper, or keeping your hat on if directly into that. Or setting something light down in the cockpit. It think this is why I prefer European anchorages, much better protection, and usually a drier dinghy right. Curious though, as in Curacao and considering heading to up DR. I'm guessing the Presidente is cheap? ;)
One litre bohemia bottles for about $2us. Yes cheapest beer since Pacific Mexico.
As far as the wind goes. I like the breeze when it's hot but yeah it can be limiting.
I haven't talked to anyone down there. What are the covid restrictions like?
With all the storm activity this year I'd stay south till the hurricane season is over.
Another great video. The onboard cooking looks divine too. Although I must say, I would usually well exceed your $10 monthly budget for alcohol. Probably best I don't live on a boat for that reason. ;-)
Drinking is definitely part of the sailing culture for some people. We have definitely been guilty of overendulging, and decided it wasn't worth it. So a couple drinks at happy hour, or a bottle of wine shared among friends is usually perfect for us. -E
Do you have a video explaining how you set up your tax situation such that your land based house expenses are under $600 per year???
And did I miss the air conditioner build video?
We might go into the house situation more in another video. But the house is paid off, appraised quite low, we self-insure, have no HOA, and the house itself is less than 1000 square feet and low maintenance (e.g., we have a nice woman who mows our lawn periodically, but that's about it). A snowbird cousin rents it a few months per year. So that just leaves annual taxes, and some tiny costs to pay the city for trash disposal, garbage, and other small fees.
There is always a tax loophole to find, and we figured it out for our particular county (which we won't talk about publicly, but if you message us on Patreon we could give you more specifics). You just have to figure out what works where you are.
Regarding A/C, we haven't done the build video yet. But we have had it installed on the boat for almost 6 months now, so we have a better idea of how to make the install successful, how much power it uses, maintenance, and which components are best. Not sure when the video will come out, hopefully this year. In the meantime, a couple viewers joined Patreon to chat with Clark by phone about how to start designing and building their own, and whether it's right for their boat. That's an option if you're really serious about it and want to talk to us one-on-one. -E
Do you have a wind vane, and if so, which one and if no, why not? Enjoying your videos.
Hi Ron. I had a cape horn on the boat for over 20 years. I like that one best but I never really used it on Temptress. The big hydraulic autopilot just works so well.
You will see it on the boat tour video but we just took it off and it's now on a friends boat here in Luperon. With all the solar I've added I wanted less weight in the stern and the panels would have probably disturbed the wind signal too much anyway.
I did sail to Hawaii with one. Good piece of gear! -C
Having had a below deck unit die 1/3 of the way to Bermuda from Newport while double handing, I'm always a bit nervous. What is the displacment of your boat?
She tends to weigh about 35,000 when loaded up for a voyage. I've been using the same octopus electric/hydraulic ram for 25 years. That's over 20,000 ocean miles. No issues yet.
Don't say that too loud!!! I have a Raymarine below deck unit on my new (to me) 37 foot sloop, but as a back up I got a Pelegic tiller pilot (from Scanmar...the folks who sell the Monitor Wind Vane) and set it up to drive the emergency tiller, as my boat has a wheel. I also have a WIndpilot Pacific that I've finally figured out how to mount, as I have a fold down transom which has its challenges. I will be mounting that later this year. My pervious boat, a 35 footer damaged beyond repair in Huriccane Irma, had an Alpha autopilot (now out of busines) that served me well for 14,000 miles. But I had a Monitor Wind Vane mounted as a back up. I singehand a lot.
Why change the monthly log it's great! Wouldn't mind seeing how you built the battery, out put eta as im looking to run an electric motor with a solar seat on the tender,
Good to see your none the worse for your hospital visits thankfully, cheers guys
Yes, I'm definitely feeling better. As for videos (and batteries), we want to focus more on SHOWING verses TELLING people what we're doing. Right now our plan is to put out the monthly adventure log and keep it to about 15 mins, then do more in-depth videos about technical things. Expect a 4-stroke motor fix soon, and batteries is also on our list--specifically, our lithium-AGM hybrid system, and how Clark build this mobile battery! -E
@@Clarks-Adventure tremendous ty,
Hi! Are you planning to visit Puerto Rico 🇵🇷?
No plans as such. We are just waiting out the pandemic, hurricane season, and getting our new mainsail. But after that we might head east. It's been years since I've sailed that area. -C
Clarke looks like a new man with his ears lowered ! I wanted to ask about the teak on the deck. It looked a bit rough in the video. Does it leak?
No, the deck on Temptress is plywood with fiberglass over and teak glued on top. So no leaks from that, can't say the same about hatches and joints.
I'm slowly replacing the deck as it has gotten real thin over the last 50 years. Several boards came unglued during the month from hell we put her through getting here. I'll get to working on deck again soon. I milled a bunch of teak strips and replace the worse few at a time. -C
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
So what would have happened if they had gotten stuck on the coral head with no radio?
Hopefully tide would come up and we float off eventually. If not we put out kedge anchors and maybe even fill the dinghy with water to heel the boat by the mast.
It would have been lots of work.
We had months of food and can make water so no problem there. And possibly enough gas to get to land by dinghy. -C
@@Clarks-Adventure ah i see, I hope to do what you're doing someday. I think I would want a boat like yours that is tough
That's a pretty cool place in the Dom Republic..great place to get all your goodies, food, beer and medical on the cheap. I'd stay there living on my boat (if i had one) for 6 months a year. On the topic of reefs...was it a coral reef? How do you normally get off a reef.....(% Wise) backwards, sideways or thrust over the top? ...could you take a hammer and chisel and go underwater to chisel away the calcium carbonate...is that possible?
Always different.
One tactic is filling the dinghy with water and trying to lift it up the mast. You fail (that's the point) and the boat heals over. That lifts the keel and the boat needs less water so it floats. -C
@@Clarks-Adventure Engineered weight..neat. Good to have a dinghy.
For lots of reasons!
@@Clarks-Adventure Clark, i see you have paypal...i just sold a coin on e-bay...I'm sending you funds right now. Have a few beers on me.
Thank you very much Mark. We appreciate that very much.
You said you bought your first bale of hay. Is that because it's been so dry?
Michal from Bums on a boat reference me to check out your channel your awesome
Thanks Dave, hope you choose to subscribe and stay a while. -C
Wow. A lot of RUclips sailors in Luperon right now!
Yes, it's one of the safe places to be for hurricane season and open to sailors. Covid is making moving difficult this year. -C
How about checking into D.R.? Easy?
Yes. But, very banana republic. If you do it wrong, you will have to pay bribes. We didn't. -C
@@Clarks-Adventure Stay safe there. Be careful, robbing and bribe a lot.
Moth at 3:11?
Yep,. There are a lot of yellow butterflies here and in the Bahamas. -C
First comment!!!!!! And a Cameo!!!!!
Is crime a problem for cruisers here?
A bit, but probably less than any big american city.
Someone broke into a couple of boats last week to steal money and there was an attempted theft of a dinghy (for the motor) a couple of weeks ago. When something like this happens the town try to find who did it and punish them (outside the law). They value the cruisers. We really help the local economy and the town knows it.
Bigger problem is the navy. Extortion. -C
@@Clarks-Adventure Hmm sounds a bit dicey. I guess that is the price one has to pay for cheaper harbor facilities. The Navy thing does not sound good either. Be careful.
stop eating soy
So glad you made the passage safe! How was the weather?… We got stuck in Southside Marina for over a week back in May 2018 waiting on the weather to make similar passage…
We weren’t so lucky and didn’t quite make it to Luperon.
Our boat is sitting on the bottom of the ocean 22 miles off the north coast of the Haitian/Dominican border... 20°13'18.0"N 71°54'06.0"W according to the cargo ship of Captain Jacamar Arrow.
Our Boat Lost Marbles started taking on water about sunset approximately 50 miles off the coast and finally sank about 4:30 in the morning. The cargo ship took my wife, five-year-old daughter and myself to the Mona passage and we were transferred onto the US Coast Guard Cutter Hernandez and brought to San Juan Puerto Rico.
Stay safe and dry! Maybe see you out there someday.
Wow... What happened. How did she take on water? Through hull fitting? -C
We would love to hear more about your story. I am thinking about making a documentary about what it's like to love a boat, and what happens when boats are born, die, reborn, etc. -E