SDA232 New Trampolines & Pizza with Alex at New Amsterdam
We’re measuring for brand new bow trampolines on a quiet morning in Luperón, then we head over to New Amsterdam where I sit down with the vibrant owner Alex for wood-fired pizza, cold Presidente, and great conversation by the pool.
In this episode of Sailing Dark Angel, we’re on a mooring in Luperón taking precise measurements to custom engineer our new bow trampolines. Then we head over to the lively Sunday cruiser hangout at New Amsterdam, where I sit down with the energetic and stunning owner Alex, enjoy wood-fired pizza and a cold Presidente beer by the pool. Back on the boat we test fit the new trampolines, and I test fit some brand new apparel.
Custom bow trampolines, cruiser hangouts in Luperón, and sunny conversations with Alex..
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