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Sailing San Diego to Ensenada--Heavy Fog 2017-08-31
September 5, 2017 · 18 min · 209 views · Los Coronados Islands
What this video covers
A crew attempts a passage from San Diego to Ensenada, Mexico, but encounters heavy fog that forces an initial return to port.0:32 Departing again at 4:30 a.m., the vessel motors the entire 65-mile route in near-zero visibility, relying on a chart plotter and AIS for navigation.1:10 The crew maintains a speed of approximately five knots, passing the Los Coronados Islands while dealing with persistent marine layers and light winds.4:05 Near Ensenada, the boat maintains close proximity to another vessel, identified only via AIS due to the lack of a radar reflector.9:20 Upon arrival at Ensenada Harbor, the crew observes ash from nearby brush fires.11:23 Shortly after docking, the port captain orders a harbor closure due to the approach of Tropical Storm Lydia, necessitating a move to a different slip in crosswind conditions.17:12 The crew successfully maneuvers the boat without incident.17:25 Relying on AIS and chart plotters is essential for coastal navigation in dense fog when radar signatures are minimal.
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