Return from Mexico: Sailing San Diego to Dana Point

Name: Return from Mexico: Sailing San Diego to Dana Point
Uploaded: 2018-02-18T18:21:18.000Z
Duration: 14 min 23 s
Description: A 65-nautical-mile motor-sailing passage from San Diego to Dana Point avoids restricted waters off Camp Pendleton.

18. februar 2018 · 14 min · 1K visninger · Shelter Island, San Diego

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Mark departs Shelter Island in San Diego at 7:15 a.m. for a 65-nautical-mile passage to Dana Point.3:56 The planned route heads south past Point Loma to waypoint CA0079 to avoid coastal kelp beds before turning north on a 337-degree heading.2:09 The path stays several miles offshore to bypass the restricted military operations area off Camp Pendleton.3:14 Light winds from the east and later from the north necessitate motor-sailing for the duration of the trip.11:40 The crew maintains a speed of approximately 4.4 knots while motor-sailing, occasionally hoisting the mainsail to stabilize the boat.12:27 Visibility remains clear throughout the day, allowing for sightings of whales and dolphins near La Jolla.5:02 The vessel arrives at Dana Point after sunset, successfully completing the transit ahead of a forecasted small craft advisory that predicts 30-knot winds for the following day.13:25