1130: Thursday on Halloween. We left slip #14 at the Municipal Marina/ Harbor Police Transient Dock.
1145: Tied up at the fuel dock and filled the tanks with 85 US gallons of diesel, filled the 5 gallon jerry cans, topped up the regular gas for the outboard and pumped the holding tank. That was a quick $440.00
1200: We were in no rush to get to Ensenada as we would not be hauled out until the next morning so we had time to kill. So David decided to give me my own personal tour of San Diego Harbor. People would pay big bucks for this.
We got up close and personal with a Navy warship.
The flights coming into San Diego were landing - with the runway right downtown - it looked like they were going to land on the buildings.
Getting close to the Midway by water was pretty awesome. Gave you a different perspective as to the size of the aircraft carrier.
We also passed several tall ships: The Spirit of Indian and Surprise.
The Californian and two others which we do not remember the name of.
Then we proceeded to exit the harbor when we came across Connor's racing boat that won previous America's Cups in the 70's. We were racing with it and I can guess you know who won. I went to take a picture and at the same time the warship came into focus. Made for a good picture. At the same time we were also talking to Paul. So that was cool.
1440: Sails are up and we have sailed out of San Diego Harbor. Passing point Loma!
1145: Tied up at the fuel dock and filled the tanks with 85 US gallons of diesel, filled the 5 gallon jerry cans, topped up the regular gas for the outboard and pumped the holding tank. That was a quick $440.00
1200: We were in no rush to get to Ensenada as we would not be hauled out until the next morning so we had time to kill. So David decided to give me my own personal tour of San Diego Harbor. People would pay big bucks for this.
We got up close and personal with a Navy warship.
The flights coming into San Diego were landing - with the runway right downtown - it looked like they were going to land on the buildings.
Getting close to the Midway by water was pretty awesome. Gave you a different perspective as to the size of the aircraft carrier.
We also passed several tall ships: The Spirit of Indian and Surprise.
The Californian and two others which we do not remember the name of.
Then we proceeded to exit the harbor when we came across Connor's racing boat that won previous America's Cups in the 70's. We were racing with it and I can guess you know who won. I went to take a picture and at the same time the warship came into focus. Made for a good picture. At the same time we were also talking to Paul. So that was cool.
1440: Sails are up and we have sailed out of San Diego Harbor. Passing point Loma!
What can I say - no clouds, blue sky and we are cruising at 5.5-6 knots. Perfection! The point did result in a little loss of wind for a short time but once we passed the point we were exceeding 6 knots.
We can see Tijuana! Buenos mochas. The Mexican flag has been raised and the US flagged lowered. We also had to raise the Quarantine flag which will be lowered after we clear Immigration in Ensenada.
1759: Sun is setting and I saw the green flash! It is a phenomena that is seen when the sun sets due to atmospheric conditions. But you only see it in low latitudes.
1900: Motor is off and BA is napping. Sailing with the main only with the wind on our starboard quarter. Speed is 3 knots.
1945: speed has died and motor is on again. 4.1 knots at 1000 rpm. We have chosen to run it slower as we do not want to get into Ensenada till about 0700 hours.
2150: abeam Point Descanso with light easterly winds
2300: shift change . Sails are back up and averaging about 3 knots. It is a very peaceful night and the only sound is the waves from the wake as the seas are relatively calm with next to no swell.
2300: shift change . Sails are back up and averaging about 3 knots. It is a very peaceful night and the only sound is the waves from the wake as the seas are relatively calm with next to no swell.
So here is an exercise you can do - I am particularly thinking of Roz and Dave when you are out at Kye Bay. Some starry night go go sit out on the deck with your iPod and the wind on your face and just listen to the music. Right now I am listening to the sound track from Eat,Pray, Love. Then pretend you are me sitting in the cockpit of Confidence off the coast of Mexico. You will hear music like you have never heard it before!
Heart of Gold: by Neil Diamond is on that soundtrack. I hear by dedicate it to Brad who I have known most of his life, who likes ND and who I just heard from after he heard and read my blog. Love ya kid!
0011: shooting star
0037: Motor on. Had to alter course to avoid La Todos Santo just off Ensenada. I am amazed at the number of lights on shore all along this part of the Mexican coast right from San Diego.
0120: making good time with the sails and speed around 3 knots
0211: Thought I would have to roll in the job due to a course change but the winds cooperated and I did not have to
0300: my luck has run out. Wind is on the nose and time to roll in that jib. Motor is on and time for the captain to wake up. Abeam the container terminal at El Pescardera
0728: entering the harbor at Ensenada
0750: Port dock Master is there to great us and catch our lines. Crew arrives at 0800 to get the boat ready for haul out. We are impressed with the boatyard at Baja Naval already. They are friendly, punctual and seem to pay special attention to safety.
Hmmm... we are wondering what time to leave SD. Never thought of a harbour tour. Will try to leave to latest possible. Should be there either Thursday or Friday am.
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