Our log of the trials and tribulations of S/V Nightwinds - There and back again

08:12 pm - There and back again

Alot has happened, or hasn't happened depending on how you look at things.

The marina that was supposed to open in September didnt'. They delayed until December. We worked with San Diego Harbor, and they extended our cruising permit so that we would not have to take the boat out of San Diego before the marina opened. However, The marina is now delayed until mid-summer. Harbor said that they would be unable to extend our cruising permit again.

So, we took a look at the various options, and decided to go to Dana Point (where we were told by Dana Point harbor that they have moorings that we could tie up to for up to 60 days). We could hang out in Dana Point, and visit LA and Newport Beach as well for the remaining time.

We arrived in Dana Point to discover that there are no moorings, and oh by the way the anchorage is only allowed 5 days, and someone has to be on the boat all the time.

After reviewing our options, the best one is to sail the boat to Ensenada. So, tomorrow we sail for Mission Bay.

Wednesday we check out of the U.S. and sail for Ensenada.

Ultimately, this is our best solution. The marina will cost a little more than the average running costs of the boat at anchor. We will both be able to get off the boat, and visit San Diego on occasion. So, all in all, this isn't bad.