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BajaBash 2021: 1000 miles of uphill sailing off the coast of Mexico
13 December 2021 · 27 min · 4K views · Baja Peninsula
What this video covers
A delivery crew sails a Santa Cruz 52, *Hoka Hay*, from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to San Diego, California, via the Baja Bash.1:14 This 1,000-nautical-mile route requires motor-sailing north against prevailing winds, currents, and swell.0:44 The crew maintains a four-hour watch rotation throughout the transit.8:45 Stops include Cabo San Lucas for a brief rest and Bahia Tortugas to refuel with diesel from local pangas.21:02 During the passage, the crew catches dorado, marlin, and yellowfin tuna, supplementing their provisions.20:26 Weather conditions remain challenging with consistent headwinds and waves, though the final stretch toward San Diego sees lighter winds and rain squalls.25:03 Upon arrival in San Diego, the vessel clears customs at the CBP dock on Shelter Island.26:42 The Baja Bash provides a direct, albeit physically demanding, route for northbound vessels compared to the longer, offshore Clipper route.
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