March 31

Reasonably non-torturous journey from Luperon to Rio San Juan from 2300 to 0900. Early departers, leaving at 1900, arriving after 0800, were beaten up. Looks to be similar tonight with adverse (meaning more adverse) wind remaining until after midnight. Probably go to Escondido, about the same distance, then? After two nights of sleep deprivation, can't see 30 hours over third to PR as double-handers are considering. Thinking to stop Punta (Poonta) Macao (northeast corner of DR), then pass by
Punta Cana (east end) to Isla De Mona (Mona Island in the south center of Mona Passage) fourth day. That should allow some actual sailing and potentially make an easier passage on to Boqueron (Boe-cuh-RONE). No rush up to a point as Liz plans flight into San Juan on 13th. Best laid plans of mice and bigger mice.

Reference above, don't expect much for the next few days. Current level of lucidity not significantly worse than marginal, normal state, but anticipate onset of stupidity following second overnighter. After that, Katie bar the door. (Who's Katie and why would that help?)

Nine boats here, most apparently going to Escondido tonight. Annie II, of the lost mast and now solo with wife flying home for business, was towed by big trawler, Spectra, last night. Good deal. Need to work on poor, pitiful, puppy dog face... nah, why spoil the fun? North coast of DR (250 NM from Luperon across Mona) is heart of the 'Thorny Path' from Bahamas to Virgins. And it's fun!

Jack