A bit of a rough sail from Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic! I don't think Ella liked 4m waves

We’re finally sailing together again - this time from Puerto Real, Puerto Rico to Samaná, Dominican Republic. But the Caribbean had other plans for us… With only two weeks for this trip and a small craft advisory in effect, we had no choice but to sail through less-than-ideal conditions. What followed was a fast, intense 140 nm downwind passage with 4-meter waves and 25–35 knots of wind nearly the entire way. The day started beautifully - sunshine, calm seas, and Ella relaxing under the sun. But once we left the wind shadow of Puerto Rico, the waves built quickly… and so did the seasickness. Before long, it was just me at the helm, steering Mirage all the way to Samaná through squalls, spray, and the raw power of the Atlantic. This video is all about rough-weather sailing, staying calm when nature tests you, and the reality behind the romantic idea of life at sea. Will Ella sail with me again after this adventure? I’m not sure! 😅 But I’ll do my best to make it up to her in the Dominican Republic. Join us for the ride - it’s a wild one. If you enjoy the channel, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to follow more adventures from Sailing Mirage. #SailingMirage #SailingCouple #Amel50 #RoughWeatherSailing #PuertoRico #DominicanRepublic #Samaná #BluewaterSailing #DownwindPassage #CaribbeanSailing