The DR has three coasts.  North Coast,  East Coast and South Coast.
NORTH COAST

The North Coast has wonderful harbors on the western end (Monticristi and Manzanillo).  However, from Luperon going East, the north coast is …

REMEMBER TO FLY YOUR YELLOW QUARANTINE FLAG
WHEN YOU ARRIVE, AND ALSO YOUR
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC COURTESY FLAG

To enter the Dominican Republic you must arrive at a “Puerto Habilitado”.  This is a port that has Immigration, Coast Guard, …

One of the “refrains” of the Dominican Republic attributed to the town of Nagua (Nag wa), is  “Entra si tu Quieres, Sal si tu puedes”.  It literally means, Come in if you want, leave if …

You do not have to speak Spanish when you are in the Domnican Republic.  Many Dominicans speak English as well as many other languages.
However, if you have a basic grasp of words and phrases, it …

The Dominican Republic is affected by two major wind effects.
The first are the Trade Winds.  They come largely from the East and blow an average of 15 to 20 kts.  During the early part of …

Frank Virgintino is a native New Yorker who has spent over twenty years living and cruising in the Dominican Republic. His sailing background of over forty years covers the Canadian Maritimes, all of the eastern …