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San Diego to Ensenada Sailing - Keeldragger

9 January 2017 · 12 min · 2K views · Ensenada

What this video covers

Mark and crew depart San Diego, United States, for an overnight passage to Ensenada, Mexico.Watch The crew motor-sails through the night, encountering a barge under tow and a large tanker off the coast of Rosarito.1:36 Navigation proves challenging near the tanker due to confusing light configurations, requiring careful identification of port and starboard markers.2:39 Wildlife sightings include dolphins, sea lions, and a bright meteorite.1:42 By 6:07 a.m., the boat averages 6 to 6.5 knots, though the crew drops the Genoa as the wind shifts to the nose.3:43 With 14.2 miles remaining, the vessel maintains a steady pace despite a late start.3:50 The crew arrives at Ensenada harbor at 9:09 a.m. and completes a docking maneuver at Baja Naval.10:41

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