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[*] posted on 11-5-2010 at 04:29 PM
Sailing Directions for West Baja Coast


Thought this might interest some fellow Nomads - could not find a forum that matched. These are the sailing directions for mariners on the west coast - some great descriptions and warnings.

http://books.google.com/books?id=raDX0XyTg64C&printsec=f...

[Edited on 11-6-2010 by BajaNomad]
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[*] posted on 11-5-2010 at 04:44 PM


I have this publication, although my edition is over 60 years old. It looks as if they're still using the same old photos. I would guess the light list and other nav aids are probably a bit dated. ;D



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[*] posted on 11-5-2010 at 04:45 PM


keep the shore on the port side and stay close enough to it that you can swim......:light:



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[*] posted on 11-5-2010 at 04:56 PM
Wrong


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keep the shore on the port side and stay close enough to it that you can swim......:light:


Sailing inshore would mean constant clawing... not to mention dangerous reefs and fog. The best way to navigate the Baja coast is offshore, leaving enough room to clear Cedros island.




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[*] posted on 11-5-2010 at 06:13 PM


well then. suppose you are heading upstream? any insight?

just pulling your hair Dave. i'm like a kid in a sandbox these days.

oneday, i'm gonna pull outta sandy eggo harbor, hang a left, and never look back!


nyme sane????:bounce::yes::light:




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[*] posted on 11-5-2010 at 06:22 PM


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Sailing inshore would mean constant clawing... not to mention dangerous reefs and fog. The best way to navigate the Baja coast is offshore, leaving enough room to clear Cedros island.


I cleared inside Cedros. On the way down, sometimes I went offshore and sometimes close inshore depending on current, wind, clear maneuvering space and depth.

Different people have different strategies and it's all good if you know what you are doing.
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