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Ensenada bound!
February 26, 2024 · 17 min · 25K views
What this video covers
Chris, Mark, and Ken depart Shelter Island, San Diego, aboard the Valiant 40 *keel dragger* for a 75-nautical-mile overnight passage to Ensenada, Mexico.3:07 The vessel recently underwent a complete standing rigging replacement at the Shelter Island shipyard and received new electronics, including a Simrad Halo 20+ radar and a B&G instrument pod.3:07 The crew motors the entire 13-hour trip due to light winds, maintaining a course outside the Coronado Islands.5:30 During the passage, the crew monitors AIS and radar for traffic and coastal hazards while navigating clear night conditions.7:42 Upon arrival at Baja Naval in Ensenada, the crew completes the customs and check-in process, noting that recent procedural changes required extra stops compared to previous visits.11:26 The shipyard staff at Baja Naval assisted with the clearance, which concluded by midday.12:20 The crew secures the boat in a slip at the marina and explores the local boardwalk and dining options.12:26
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