SDA228 50 Hours on the Thorny Path | Calm Days, Lightning Nights
We picked our weather window for the 50-hour run from the Bahamas to the Dominican Republic along the Thorny Path.
The first day was exactly what we hoped for, calm seas and even a little sailing. But once the sun went down the lightning started building around us, and the nights became a whole different kind of passage.
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we leave the Bahamas for the 50-hour passage to the Dominican Republic, beginning our run along the notorious Thorny Path.
The first day is calm and beautiful, but the nights bring lightning and building squalls that make for a long watch at sea.
Just before dawn we reach the coast of the Dominican Republic and wait offshore for daylight, then thread our way into Luperon, one of the safest hurricane holes in the Caribbean.
This is our first passage along the Thorny Path from the Bahamas to the Dominican Republic, a route famous among sailors for its headwinds, squalls, and challenging overnight passages.
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We picked our weather window for the 50-hour run from the Bahamas to the Dominican Republic along the Thorny Path.
The first day was exactly what we hoped for, calm seas and even a little sailing. But once the sun went down the lightning started building around us, and the nights became a whole different kind of passage.
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we leave the Bahamas for the 50-hour passage to the Dominican Republic, beginning our run along the notorious Thorny Path.
The first day is calm and beautiful, but the nights bring lightning and building squalls that make for a long watch at sea.
Just before dawn we reach the coast of the Dominican Republic and wait offshore for daylight, then thread our way into Luperon, one of the safest hurricane holes in the Caribbean.
This is our first passage along the Thorny Path from the Bahamas to the Dominican Republic, a route famous among sailors for its headwinds, squalls, and challenging overnight passages.
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🌊 Sailing Dark Angel follows our real-life journey sailing the Caribbean aboard our Island Spirit catamaran, sharing the challenges, adventures, and everyday moments of liveaboard sailing life.
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🎥 Become part of the Crew on Patreon
Without a Crew, a Ship Has No Direction.
Join the crew on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/sailingdarkangel
--------------------
⛵ Follow the journey beyond YouTube
https://sailingdarkangel.com
Lisa's personal blog is being added now.
🍻 Like what you see? You can even buy us a beer.
--------------------
📰 Featured in sailing media
Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine
🍹 Rum tasting article
https://digitalmagazine.latsatts.com/sailingdarkangel-5456
🌊 Bahamas snorkeling article
https://summer2023.latsatts.com/theresthisplace#a_aid=640782a615fd9&a_bid=0e47bed1
Pussfoot Magazine
https://www.pussfoot.com/blogs/water/sailing-dark-angel-sailing-and-slow-cooked-ribs
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🎒 Gear we trust
We take our Ugowear waterproof bags EVERYWHERE.
Amazing company, amazing gear.
Affiliate link:
https://ugowear.com?aff=34
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🛠 Help keep Dark Angel sailing
Amazon Wishlist
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KYJVC8ZWGHY2
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👕 Dark Angel & Be Nauti Swag
https://spoiledbratdesigns.com/product-category/sailing-dark-angel-clothing-and-accessories/
Custom requests:
[email protected]
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🎶 Opening and closing song
“Who We Are” by Miah
From the band NINETEEN EIGHTY SEVEN
Miah generously allowed us to use this song on the channel from the very beginning, and we've loved it ever since.
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WaNVPlzMwFn7WCVT3gVcJ
https://nineteeneightyseven.com
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Lisa & Dave
Sailing Dark Angel
© Sailing Dark Angel 2026
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