Ep58 Racing a Storm to San Quintin
May 24, 2026 · 19 min · 834 views · San Quintín
Sailboat battles stormy seas near Punta Colonet cliffs
What this video covers
A couple departs Ensenada, Mexico, for a multi-day coastal transit south toward San Quintin, aiming to reach the destination before an incoming northern weather front.▶ 0:05 The crew motors the entire distance due to a lack of favorable wind, stopping overnight at Santo Tomas and Punta Colonet.▶ 6:55 Both anchorages provide good holding but offer little protection from heavy, rolling Pacific swells.▶ 5:18 Upon reaching San Quintin, the crew anchors in the northeast corner of the bay to shelter from a forecasted wind event.▶ 12:00 When 30-knot winds arrive, the boat remains stable because the storm lacks the significant wave action experienced during previous visits to the area.▶ 16:36 Throughout the trip, the crew manages the comfort of two cats, eventually finding that the cockpit provides the quietest environment for the animals while the engine is running.▶ 3:22 The transit confirms that wave size, rather than wind speed, is the primary factor in the boat's motion and safety at anchor.▶ 17:18
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