S1, Ep8 A long Weekend on the Mystic (at Mariner's Cove)
January 12, 2025 · 20 min · 345 views · San Diego
What this video covers
A couple attempts their first coastal passage from San Diego to Mariner's Basin in Mission Bay aboard their boat, Into the Mystic.2:59 They navigate six-foot swells and unfavorable winds while motor-sailing, eventually anchoring for the night.3:15 The crew struggles with a recurring anchor alarm and a deflating dinghy, highlighting the need for equipment upgrades.8:06 On the return trip, they encounter heavy fog, emphasizing the lack of radar on board.11:00 Later, the crew assists a friend in transporting a sailboat mast to a shop on Shelter Island by walking it between two boats.16:13 They also observe the 2021 Baja Ha-Ha rally departure from San Diego Bay, where nearly 300 sailboats exited toward Cabo San Lucas.18:28 During this event, they encounter a surfacing nuclear submarine and are intercepted by security vessels.20:00 The experience underscores the necessity of radar, reliable ground tackle, and proper dinghy maintenance for coastal cruising.
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