Sailing Into MEXICO! San Diego to Ensenada - Ep. 69
12 April 2024 · 21 min · 4K views · San Diego
What this video covers
The crew of Sea Dream of Clyde completes a 24-hour passage from the California coast to San Diego, navigating light winds and calm seas.3:23 Upon arrival, they anchor at La Playa Cove, noting that cruisers must secure a permit for San Diego anchorages at least 24 hours in advance.4:38 While stationed at the Southwestern Yacht Club, the crew performs maintenance tasks, including replacing frayed davit lines, cleaning the engine window, and bending a new Windex in a vise to ensure proper masthead alignment.6:06 To prepare for the Baja Peninsula, they increase their water storage capacity to 300 liters by securing additional jugs to the stanchions.7:26 After clearing customs in Ensenada with assistance from Cruiseport Marina, the crew departs for San Quintín.16:07 They report that the customs process in Mexico requires significant paperwork but is manageable with local support.16:49 The passage south from Ensenada features consistent winds, allowing for steady sailing at 6.5 knots.19:37
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