New York to Puerto Rico
- Thread starter mjsouleman
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A belated update on Angel's voyage:
He left Buford North Carolina Dec 2nd, 2025 with a boat buddy (Selkie).
Note: marine traffic reports his last position off North Carolina, this position was last reported Dec 2nd at 1400 and is no longer accurate.
A Coast Guard approved Sail plan was forwarded to his brother and myself for safe keeping and included a grid map with estimated waypoints.
Dec 4, 2025: Angel reports his position as 32.49 N, 074.24W
Issues: Autopilot belt broke and he is relying on his windvane for navigation.
He heaved to before dark to reef the main and slow the boat down before getting some much needed rest.
As of this morning, Dec 5 2025 at 0700, he reports his position as 32.12 N, 073.48 W.
This point is about 360–400 nautical miles east of Charleston, SC, and lies near the western edge of the Sargasso Sea, influenced by the Gulf Stream current
He left Buford North Carolina Dec 2nd, 2025 with a boat buddy (Selkie).
Note: marine traffic reports his last position off North Carolina, this position was last reported Dec 2nd at 1400 and is no longer accurate.
A Coast Guard approved Sail plan was forwarded to his brother and myself for safe keeping and included a grid map with estimated waypoints.
Dec 4, 2025: Angel reports his position as 32.49 N, 074.24W
Issues: Autopilot belt broke and he is relying on his windvane for navigation.
He heaved to before dark to reef the main and slow the boat down before getting some much needed rest.
As of this morning, Dec 5 2025 at 0700, he reports his position as 32.12 N, 073.48 W.
This point is about 360–400 nautical miles east of Charleston, SC, and lies near the western edge of the Sargasso Sea, influenced by the Gulf Stream current
AI Generated Positional map of Angel's Dec 5, 2025 position as it relates to USA coastal locations and Bermuda
Latest report - Dec 5 at 1800, coordinates 31.41°N, 73.06°W
Dec 7, 2025, Latest report
Location: 30.03N, 072.13W
Last evening was glorious with bright moon and stars.
A night of high winds and waves highlighted needed maintenance this morning, including a wind vane screw replacement for proper adjustment, solar Bimini loose screws, and water ingress at the chain hole that was wrapped with plastic wrapping.
roughly 790 nms to Puerto Rico.
Location: 30.03N, 072.13W
Last evening was glorious with bright moon and stars.
A night of high winds and waves highlighted needed maintenance this morning, including a wind vane screw replacement for proper adjustment, solar Bimini loose screws, and water ingress at the chain hole that was wrapped with plastic wrapping.
roughly 790 nms to Puerto Rico.
Angel post Youtube video Dec 08, 2025
Note: For the next 36 hours, a cold weather front is passing Angel's current position: 28.59.17N, 071.0.91 W
Note: For the next 36 hours, a cold weather front is passing Angel's current position: 28.59.17N, 071.0.91 W
Thanks so much for sharing. I wonder what sail combination was up? Boat looked to be moving very well.
His comments about tying up everything were spot on.
Angel was in good form, as usual!
His comments about tying up everything were spot on.
Angel was in good form, as usual!
Angel D.
Member III
Hello Loren ... I'm on 23kts / 30kts gust. But that 23 is nowhere to be seen . Goes from nothing to full blast. Like Poseidon is inhaleing and then blowing to see how the boat handles.Thanks so much for sharing. I wonder what sail combination was up? Boat looked to be moving very well.
His comments about tying up everything were spot on.
Angel was in good form, as usual!
Sail combination is...
Full riff on the main and riff headsail 3 to 4 feet of foot. All sails short. COG is 4.5kts.
Look forward to seeing you all on the next meeting.
Angel D.
Member III
Beautiful! Thanks for the updates. It’s great to watch your trip.
Latest report, Dec 11, 2025
Position: 25.32.27N, 68.30.76W
Best Guess: 490 miles to Puerto Rico
Last evening, the skies were clear and the stars breath taking. Today the skies are sunny and bright with passing clouds and temperatures in the low 80's.
screen shot of current conditions
Position: 25.32.27N, 68.30.76W
Best Guess: 490 miles to Puerto Rico
Last evening, the skies were clear and the stars breath taking. Today the skies are sunny and bright with passing clouds and temperatures in the low 80's.
screen shot of current conditions
Report Dec 14, 2025,
Last report: 22.36.29N, 66.52.13W
heading 160 degrees at 3 knts. Seas are tall
251 nm to final destination
Last report: 22.36.29N, 66.52.13W
heading 160 degrees at 3 knts. Seas are tall
251 nm to final destination
Report Date: Dec 16, 2025
Location: 20.57.95N, 066.55.38W
153nm to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Location: 20.57.95N, 066.55.38W
153nm to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Report Date: Dec 17, 2025
Location: 19.50.84N, 067.8.86W
speed 3-4 kts
85.5 nm to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
over the Puerto Rico Trench (4.9 miles deep)
Location: 19.50.84N, 067.8.86W
speed 3-4 kts
85.5 nm to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
over the Puerto Rico Trench (4.9 miles deep)