BajaNomad - Commuting from Playas to SD... via jet ski???

Commuting from Playas to SD... via jet ski???

Special Ed - 9-20-2017 at 04:05 PM

I have my Global Entry/Sentri, but even still, the daily commute to Downtown SD is busting my huevos... I've been trying to find info about crossing by nautical vessel (jet ski) near Border Field State Park. Would this be unfeasible or frowned upon, making me good target practice for coast guard and c&bp? any info would be greatly appreciated

SFandH - 9-20-2017 at 04:07 PM

Special Ed!! Hey man, give it a go. Let us know what happened.

DaliDali - 9-20-2017 at 04:19 PM

Notify your employer you will be late for work on a daily basis.

DanO - 9-20-2017 at 04:52 PM

That'll be one less car in front of me in the Sentri lane.

bajaguy - 9-20-2017 at 04:52 PM

Wear your kevlar wetsuit

DENNIS - 9-20-2017 at 04:55 PM

I think everybody is required to go through a Port Of Entry to cross legally.
Add to that, Popotla, south of Rosarito, is an embarkation terminal for water-borne illegal entry.
You'll be lucky if you're not eventually imprisoned...at best.....and say adios to your passes...forever.
Have a nice trip.

Special Ed - 9-20-2017 at 04:57 PM

Already late every other day, figure I can at least try to arrive in style :cool:

but for real, if cpb doesn't mind a guero cruising by, i'm certain jet skiing would be faster to my office

SFandH - 9-20-2017 at 05:05 PM

Just tape your Sentri card to your forehead so they can see it with binoculars.

woody with a view - 9-20-2017 at 05:07 PM

Friends take skis to tow in surf at Bm's and Rosarito Beach. They haul ass both ways and occassionally CBP chases them down a mile offshore IB. Never an issue other than a good looking over. Not much to see on a jet ski.

SFandH - 9-20-2017 at 05:16 PM

Come to think of it I used to take my runabout to the Coronado Islands out of San Diego and back. No problems.

mtgoat666 - 9-20-2017 at 06:21 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Special Ed

I have my Global Entry/Sentri, but even still, the daily commute to Downtown SD is busting my huevos... I've been trying to find info about crossing by nautical vessel (jet ski) near Border Field State Park. Would this be unfeasible or frowned upon, making me good target practice for coast guard and c&bp? any info would be greatly appreciated

U would have to clear immigration/customs every entry to Mexico or USA. There is port immigration in San Diego and Ensenada, so your ridiculous commuting idea is possible, but not practical

Guess you learned that commuting sucks.
A good life lesson: don't spend your life commuting, life Is too short (they should teach this in college)

Why don't you live in USA and get your life back? :lol:

freediverbrian - 9-20-2017 at 06:29 PM

Please please please please!!! , wear a go pro and post it

BooJumMan - 9-20-2017 at 07:37 PM

I'm sure you'd be fine. They usually don't care if things are going by sea, otherwise there'd be a border in the ocean.

Might Not Be Easier Commute

GypsyJan - 9-20-2017 at 09:32 PM

http://fox5sandiego.com/2017/09/20/ag-sessions-in-san-diego-...

fishbuck - 9-20-2017 at 09:42 PM

Sounds like a cool idea. But would it really be quicker. Maybe fun on a nice day. But if it is rough and snotty I think it may be less than fun.

[Edited on 9-21-2017 by fishbuck]

aguachico - 9-21-2017 at 06:28 AM

This is funny. You would have to check in at the Customs Dock in San diego bay. The agent is stationed at airport. Get a motorcycle.

Special Ed - 9-21-2017 at 09:58 AM

thank you all for the input, sounds like i just have to stick the SENTRI card to my head and say waddup to harbor police and i'll be chilling.

i'll be sure to post the gopro footy on worldstar and share a link with you all :bounce:

if there are any experts out there on jet ski admiralty law and not getting shot by BP & CG, i got a peso for your thoughts

bajaguy - 9-21-2017 at 10:17 AM

Fly a US flag and a Mexican flag at the appropriate times/locations....Also have a white flag just in case

Quote: Originally posted by Special Ed

thank you all for the input, sounds like i just have to stick the SENTRI card to my head and say waddup to harbor police and i'll be chilling.

i'll be sure to post the gopro footy on worldstar and share a link with you all :bounce:

if there are any experts out there on jet ski admiralty law and not getting shot by BP & CG, i got a peso for your thoughts

AKgringo - 9-21-2017 at 10:51 AM

I know this is off topic, but is there any such thing as a water taxi, or shuttle between TJ and SD ports?

sancho - 9-21-2017 at 11:11 AM

Quote: Originally posted by aguachico

This is funny. Get a motorcycle.

This one gets my vote. Or if insisting going by PWC,
drag a Rapala behind, on second thought, you would
be trolling thru the TJ river outfall

[Edited on 9-21-2017 by sancho]

DENNIS - 9-21-2017 at 12:31 PM

Like I mentioned earlier.....this avenue for border crossing is heavily patrolled due to the nitetime illegal traffic out of Popotla. Their parking area at night looks like The Q. One would have to be a fool to try with any method other than swimming, to not be apprehended.

BajaBreak - 9-21-2017 at 08:17 PM

Those Kiwis got you covered...

http://www.akwakat.co.nz/

You'll get in good shape too...