Good morning CH from a sailor who resides on a massive granite rock on the extreme eastern edge of Canada next to the North Atlantic. We used to be located at the entrance to the Med but continental drift eventually moved us to where we are now. During our cold winters, I wish we were still next to the Med. I grew up by the water and couldn’t conceive of living anywhere else. I spend a lot of time exploring the DR beaches on the North Coast. Regarding your desire to live in Samana, it has many attractions including a European flair, however, you may want to give some thought to the Río San Juan to Monti Christi area. I visit friends in Luperon a lot. It has a very safe hurricane hole harbour and a large yachting community. A perfect place to meet sailors and crew on their boats for day sails. Enjoy your day in the desert. The last desert I was in was the Sahara in the 80’s.Hey Ecoman, tall-masted schooners are the bomb diggity, aren't they? I've sailed on the Mary Day, the Zodiak, and the Arabella. Beautiful ships. I love sailing close to the water where you can feel the spray on your face!I live in the desert now, and miss the water.
