After resting overnight in Las Terrenas, we were back at it again. This time we went flying once more in Las Terrenas, but from the side near the municipal guard boats, on the opposite end from Cosón.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The weather started out beautifully in the morning, with a light NE wind at around 5 mph. Later in the morning, it would change again and begin coming in from inland.
This time, Luis was the first to take off, capturing several videos while flying around the area.
Shortly after, Edgardo also took off and once again flew along the entire coastline, passing Punta Poppy—a place where we had an encounter with the tourist police the previous year.
David flew as well, but during his flight he experienced a mechanical issue with his paramotor, so he didn’t stay in the air for long. His landing was smooth, right next to the trucks. By then, the wind had begun shifting inland, which was our cue to leave Las Terrenas. Next stop: Cabrera…
Heading to Cabrera…
After lunch and checking out of the room, we set off toward Cabrera, the second stop on this adventure. Cabrera is located farther north and has a unique geographic position along the beach. When the wind blows from the east, it reaches Cabrera’s shoreline as if it were coming from the north. This makes Cabrera one of the safest places to fly paramotors when conditions elsewhere are challenging.
However, there’s one important detail to mention: between the beach food stands, there are dogs that bark at and chase anyone using motorized equipment in the area—including us and our paramotors. Caution is essential. On past visits, propellers were damaged, and one pilot was even bitten!!!
The Arrival…
Once in Cabrera, we were surprised by how busy the area had become. Years ago, there were only a few businesses; now there are many more people and commercial spots along the entire coastline.
We arrived around 4:00 PM and, after evaluating flying conditions, found a central location—far away from the dogs! The wind was initially around 12 mph, but by sunset it had picked up to 23 mph. Once again, Luis and Edgardo took off to fly around the area.
We ended the day with dinner at the local spots and decided to stay overnight in Cabrera to fly again the next day and visit the touristic place, Laguna Dudu.
Thursday, January 15, 2025 – Cabrera, Laguna Dudu, and Cabarete
After a light breakfast, we returned to the Cabrera area for a morning flight. Wind forecasts for the entire northern region predicted southerly winds, but thanks to Cabrera’s geography, the wind there felt as if it were coming from the East along the coast.
Edgardo and Luis took off with their speedy paragliders, while David flew with his 29-meter Apco paraglider. Wind intensity increased to over 20 mph+, and once again there were signs that it would shift inland, just like on previous days.
Some minutes later, Luis Ruiz landed next to Roberto, concerned because he couldn’t see Edgardo or David flying along the coast—especially David, whose slower wing meant either he had already landed or would take a long time to return with that windy conditions. We weren’t too worried about Edgardo with his speedy wing, but David was another story, although he is an expert pilot.
After several minutes, Edgardo appeared on the horizon—but David did not. Edgardo signaled that David was still flying. While waiting for him in the air, Edgardo took the opportunity to fly low near the dogs, which chased him along the coast every time he turned. Eventually, Edgardo landed in crosswinds. And by the time David arrived, the wind was strong and blowing from inland, causing several collapses in his paraglider before he managed to land.
Waiting for us at the landing area was a French paramotor pilot, D. Arnauld, who, along with his girlfriend Alene, had followed our entire route by road until they found us. They were familiar with Team Kamikazes from Puerto Rico, and we spent a pleasant time together. They were traveling throughout all the Dominican Republic.
Laguna Dudu…
Later that afternoon, we visited Laguna Dudu, one of Cabrera’s most special tourist attractions. The site features caves, pools, and crystal-clear freshwater springs known as “Ojos de Agua,” where visitors can swim—and even jump in using a zip line, which Edgardo and David happily did.
We enjoyed a great afternoon there, and by sunset it was time to continue our journey. This time, Cabarete was waiting for us.
Arrival to Cabarete…
We arrived to Cabarete at night, and the place has changed dramatically—more tourism and much more development. I barely recognized the main entrance, where Juan Manuel Viñas’ family had started everything years ago.
Speaking of Juan Manuel, we had the chance to meet up with him in the night and spend some time together by the beach, where unique local celebrations and festivities were in full swing.
We stayed the night in an excellent Airbnb, thanks to the online booking skills of Alicia—David’s daughter—who was keeping an eye on us every step of the way. Thank you!
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