SDA225 Exhausted Low on Fuel and Still Two Miles Out
After twenty-seven exhausting hours at sea, Great Inagua was finally within reach. But about two miles from shore, wind, waves, and current stopped us cold. With a struggling engine and diesel reserves lower than we liked, we spent four more hours working for every inch, still offshore.
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we weigh anchor at Jamaica Bay and beat into wind and waves toward Great Inagua. By morning we’re still driving into eighteen knots on the nose. Held offshore for hours and burning more diesel than planned, we arrive exhausted. I didn’t want to dive the anchor… but I had to. And just when I thought I was spent, a shoal of squid showed up to keep an eye on me.
This eastbound Bahamas passage to Great Inagua tested our diesel planning, weather window strategy, and endurance at sea.
⚠️ The lightning strike changed everything on Dark Angel, and we’re still rebuilding piece by piece. If you’d like to support the recovery, our GoFundMe is here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-after-lightning-struck-their-boat
🍹 Rum tasting article in Latitudes and Attitudes magazine – it’s delicious!
https://digitalmagazine.latsatts.com/sailingdarkangel-5456
🌊 Our Bahamas snorkeling article (also in Lats & Atts)
https://summer2023.latsatts.com/theresthisplace#a_aid=640782a615fd9&a_bid=0e47bed1
🎒 We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE!
Amazing company, amazing gear.
Affiliate link: https://ugowear.com?aff=34
⛵ Join the journey
https://sailingdarkangel.com
Lisa's personal blog is being added now.
Like what you see? You can even buy us a beer 🍻
🛠️ Help us keep sailing
Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KYJVC8ZWGHY2
🎥 Become part of the Crew on Patreon
Without a Crew, a Ship Has No Direction.
https://www.patreon.com/sailingdarkangel
📰 Our first article in Pussfoot Magazine!
https://www.pussfoot.com/blogs/water/sailing-dark-angel-sailing-and-slow-cooked-ribs
👕 Dark Angel & Be Nauti Swag
https://spoiledbratdesigns.com/product-category/sailing-dark-angel-clothing-and-accessories/
Want something custom? Email: [email protected]
📱 Join us on social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingdarkangel
X / Twitter: https://x.com/SailinDarkAngel
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sailing_darkangel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingdarkangel
🎶 Opening and closing song: “Who We Are” by Miah
Check out his band NINETEEN EIGHTY SEVEN
https://nineteeneightyseven.com
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WaNVPlzMwFn7WCVT3gVcJ
Lisa & Dave
Sailing Dark Angel
#boatlife #catamaran #islandspirit #sailing #cruisinglife #sailboats
© Sailing Dark Angel 2026
Sailing Dark Angel
From a devastating lightning strike to masterful engine rebuilds in the Dominican Republic, Lisa and Dave of Sailing Dark Angel redefine the unscripted cruising life.
Channel Information:
Social Media Links:
Support Sailing Dark Angel
At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that Sailing Dark Angel and other creators invests in crafting each and every video. Their passion for delivering exceptional content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.
We invite you to watch their captivating videos and actively engage with their content, including their social media links above. Liking, commenting, and sharing their work goes a long way in fueling their creative fire.
We're also inviting you to explore any sponsorships and partnerships highlighted in the "SDA225 Exhausted Low on Fuel and Still Two Miles Out" video description, or directly on YouTube. By considering their offerings or purchasing services and items, you not only support Sailing Dark Angel but also the brands and collaborators they're associated with.
If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about Sailing Dark Angel or their videos, please use the comment form below to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting the creators we cherish. Your time and support truly matter!
After twenty-seven exhausting hours at sea, Great Inagua was finally within reach. But about two miles from shore, wind, waves, and current stopped us cold. With a struggling engine and diesel reserves lower than we liked, we spent four more hours working for every inch, still offshore.
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we weigh anchor at Jamaica Bay and beat into wind and waves toward Great Inagua. By morning we’re still driving into eighteen knots on the nose. Held offshore for hours and burning more diesel than planned, we arrive exhausted. I didn’t want to dive the anchor… but I had to. And just when I thought I was spent, a shoal of squid showed up to keep an eye on me.
This eastbound Bahamas passage to Great Inagua tested our diesel planning, weather window strategy, and endurance at sea.
⚠️ The lightning strike changed everything on Dark Angel, and we’re still rebuilding piece by piece. If you’d like to support the recovery, our GoFundMe is here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-after-lightning-struck-their-boat
🍹 Rum tasting article in Latitudes and Attitudes magazine – it’s delicious!
https://digitalmagazine.latsatts.com/sailingdarkangel-5456
🌊 Our Bahamas snorkeling article (also in Lats & Atts)
https://summer2023.latsatts.com/theresthisplace#a_aid=640782a615fd9&a_bid=0e47bed1
🎒 We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE!
Amazing company, amazing gear.
Affiliate link: https://ugowear.com?aff=34
⛵ Join the journey
Lisa’s personal blog is being added now.
Like what you see? You can even buy us a beer 🍻
🛠️ Help us keep sailing
Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KYJVC8ZWGHY2
🎥 Become part of the Crew on Patreon
Without a Crew, a Ship Has No Direction.
https://www.patreon.com/sailingdarkangel
📰 Our first article in Pussfoot Magazine!
https://www.pussfoot.com/blogs/water/sailing-dark-angel-sailing-and-slow-cooked-ribs
👕 Dark Angel & Be Nauti Swag
https://spoiledbratdesigns.com/product-category/sailing-dark-angel-clothing-and-accessories/
Want something custom? Email: [email protected]
📱 Join us on social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingdarkangel
X / Twitter: https://x.com/SailinDarkAngel
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sailing_darkangel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingdarkangel
🎶 Opening and closing song: “Who We Are” by Miah
Check out his band NINETEEN EIGHTY SEVEN
https://nineteeneightyseven.com
Lisa & Dave
Sailing Dark Angel
#boatlife #catamaran #islandspirit #sailing #cruisinglife #sailboats
© Sailing Dark Angel 2026
SDA225 Exhausted Low on Fuel and Still Two Miles Out Locations
- Inagua (21.0656066,-73.323708)
Sailing Dark Angel Lastest Videos
SDA238 Spicing up the Dirty Work
Cleaning months of diesel grease off a valve cover is tedious work, but it turns out a little rhythm in the galley can change the whole mood of a heavy maintenance project. We are on our mooring in Luperón to tackle the thorough cleaning and reassembly o...
SDA237 Torqued and Topped Off
It is one thing to have a machined cylinder head delivered to the boat, but it is another thing entirely to find the surface contaminated before it even touches the block. I am prepping the engine block for our newly machined cylinder head while Dave work...
SDA236 Stripping the Starboard Side
The rugged trails of Luperón hide everything from deserted ruins to steep cliffs. Finding the source of a cooling issue on the Volvo Penta MD2030 means opening up the starboard engine to see what is really happening inside. In Luperón, we are wandering ...
SDA235 A Tight Fit in the Cockpit
We went hiking through the forest to the famous blowholes along the shoreline near Luperon, but finding them was only half the adventure. Back on the mooring, the real work resumed, with our latest cockpit upgrade. In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, w...
SDA234 Hard Seats & Cold Treats
Moored in the harbor of Luperón, we are finally tackling the lingering effects of a lightning strike on our Isotherm freezer. Between technical repairs and trying to restore our weathered dodger, we manage to find some time for a different kind of horsepo...
SDA233 Killer Tramps: New Bow Trampolines Installed
We finally got the new bow trampolines installed on the mooring in Luperón, and damn, they turned out even better than we expected. In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we're on our mooring in Luperón and we finally install the new bow trampolines. We...
Something AWESOME is coming!
Be the FIRST to know⛵
Sign up for exclusive updates and be the first to hear when we go live!
Get sneak peeks, exciting announcement, and special content straight to your inbox!
We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.