Rio Yuna
“TOP” (west end) of SAMANA BAY
19°11.61N 69°37.19W
2.0 nm from Sanchez
Moving west there is a delta of four rivers which feed Samana bay, Rio Yuna, Bochiquita, Cano and Colorado. The largest Rio Yuma shallows to two feet at the mouth with a partially submerged motorboat a little way into the river. Despite the river being less than two feet deep during dry spells it invites the adventurous to ‘Gunk Hole’, a rare and unusual opportunity for the cruising yachtsman these days.
If you are not a fan of isolation and natural beauty, as this area exemplifies, then this is not the place for you. With a backdrop of misty mountains in the near distance this is truly virgin territory. You can anchor anywhere here in 10′ of water; however, do not be surprised if you are the only boat around. This area is not very frequented by cruising yachtsmen who are in a rush to leave Samana and “make their” easting to the “Caribbean Islands”.
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