Anchorage· Isla San Martín· Mexico
Isla San Martín Anchorage
30° 29.3′ N · 116° 6.1′ W · approximate
Hassler's Cove, a tiny crescent on the south-east side of the extinct-volcano island off San Quintín, tucked behind a low natural breakwater of volcanic boulders - one of the very few spots on the outside of Baja with shelter from south wind.
Practical
Coordinate is approximate: derived from the OpenStreetMap island outline, placed inside the hook formed by the south-east spit; verify on a chart. The Log: small and sometimes crowded with aquaculture buoys, so the last boat in may have to anchor just north of the sandspit opening; gives shelter from moderate south wind, and as a storm passes north the island's two 500 ft peaks give more lee. Big storm seas from either side can overtop the low breakwater. Avoid Ben's Rock, a submerged rock presumed about 2 nm due south of the island that breaks occasionally. Island is in the CONANP Pacific Islands reserve - carry the Conservation Passport. Uninhabited (Wikipedia); highest point 125 m. 9.5 nm to Cabo San Quintín.
Best for
South-wind and hurricane-season shelter on the Bash
Season
Most useful May-Nov when southerly weather threatens
Nearby
- Ben's Rock (Isla San Martín)2.5 NM away
- Bahía San Quintín Anchorage10.2 NM away
- Cabo Colonet Anchorage29.8 NM away
- Sacramento Reef48.6 NM away
- Bahía San Carlos (Pacific Baja) Anchorage61.6 NM away
- Punta Santo Tomás Anchorage70.5 NM away
- San Felipe Marina and Harbor72.5 NM away
- Puertecitos Hot Springs76.3 NM away