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How many nautical miles is it from key west to puerto plata dominican republic?

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and more importantly, is there any places to stop along the way for fuel, water, etc.

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  1. Distance:  680 nautical miles

    from Key West, Florida to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

      Key West lat 24° 33' 20"  long -81° 46' 57"

      Puerto Plata lat 19° 48' 0" long -70° 40' 59"

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  2. 680 miles is the direct straight course>But since the currant is coming from east to west> to north> It would be hard to travel straight there> Or battle 2 to 3 + knots of currant> Wind in the summer months  east to west > Or high seas in the winterwinds north to south> so research your trip if going> And unless you go to Cuba which is south> Skipping haiti there are no land falls> Till DR> So have a lot of fuel and food> Shelter of some sort at Cal Sal Bank but not in a storm or winds>And no previsions or islands only rocks> And there is no security at all so be prepared>Some travel across to Andros then across the silver banks>weather permiting> But quite a distance> weather is your problem>

  3. having done that trip a bunch of times the best answer I can give you is read Bruce van Sandts " The Gentleman's Guide to Passages South" aka the Thorn-less Path to Windward, Cruising Guide Publications

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