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Chris and Karmen sail their boat, Vanishing Point, on a 23-hour, non-stop passage from Ensenada, Mexico, to Los Angeles Harbor, California.26:55 After departing Marina Corral, they motor-sail north through lumpy seas with 10 to 15 knots of wind on the nose.1:47 They navigate past Rosarito and the Los Coronados Islands, dodging heavy fishing traffic and unlit vessels.5:34 While approaching the U.S. border, they use the ROAM app to request a new cruising license from CBP.9:44 Upon receiving approval, they bypass a stop in San Diego and continue directly to Los Angeles.10:35 The crew manages an overnight transit in 7-knot conditions, navigating the harbor entrance in darkness by identifying navigation markers and monitoring AIS targets.22:10 They arrive at their slip at 4 a.m. having cleared customs remotely.20:20 The vessel handles the head seas and swells effectively, maintaining an average speed of 7 knots throughout the trip.13:20

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