Wow. This is food for thought. The new administration might well change
the crazy policy that has been one of the major factors keeping Castro in
power. Some friends of mine did an illegal tour of Cuba via the Dominican
Republic and just raved about it. They hitch hiked around, people were
friendly and eager to talk to them and they got fed so much they hardly
spent any money (but gave away what they planned to spend). They never felt
any hint or fear of crime as they experienced in nearby islands. If their
experience is typical, this could change my feelings that I'm not much
interested in sailing south. My boat was designed for that part of the
world. All I would have to do is add lightning protection

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Roger Long