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Sailing to Mexico | Can We Find Peace In San Francisco Bay? - Ep. 60

February 10, 2024 · 18 min · 2K views · Aquatic Park, San Francisco Bay

What this video covers

Sea Dream of Clyde, a cruising sailboat, navigates San Francisco Bay while waiting for favorable weather to continue south toward Mexico.0:15 The crew anchors at Aquatic Park, Angel Island, and Paradise Cove, noting that high-speed passenger ferries create significant, constant wake in these areas.5:47 While anchored at Paradise Cove, the crew monitors Pacific swell and wind forecasts, waiting for steady 15-knot winds before departing.7:10 The vessel later sails six miles across the bay to the Berkeley Yacht Club, navigating shallow waters as shallow as 10 feet while contending with heavy commercial traffic, including oil tankers and tugs.10:47 Docking at the Berkeley Yacht Club requires an assertive approach due to wind blowing directly off the dock.11:37 The crew utilizes bucket showers in the cockpit to conserve water and manages transit through the city via public bus routes.8:57 After a stay in Berkeley, the vessel returns to Aquatic Park to prepare for the next leg of the journey into the Pacific Ocean.14:42

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