I anticipate a quick stop over in Charlotte Harbor to visit friends then arrive in Key West on the 17th top off water and fuel. Approximately 750 miles from there to D.R. Five days if all goes well. Planning on a more or less direct route through the Old Bahama Channel rather than heading East into the Bahamas then south.
Hope to find some reasonably priced semi-skilled labor for sanding and varnish on inside cabins which I recently rebuilt.
The whale watching I am looking forward to. I never realized that all humpback whales are Dominican by birth
AIS and "Vesselfinder" may keep me trackable for most of the trip.
Yes, I realize that the plans and "anticipate" go out the window pretty quickly sometimes. She is a good hull and every system is working and has been recently maintained, spare parts on board. Rum and Presidente' beer at destination only.
Thanks for the well wishes especially from my big sister (Delfin).