Sentri Pass thread - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makobob · 03-14-2017, 03:14 PM

10 March O'dark thirty left for Gonzaga, GREAT weather window. 85-90 degrees, no wind. Full Moon, 25 lb WSB caught at Punta Buefeo. Kitchen coming along really nice.

Just got home, wife said SENTRI arrived day I left. ACTIVATED.
And of course my wait at the Mexicali/Calexico was 14 minutes. But that should be my LAST LONG WAIT. Mexico here I come again. Leaving Sunday.

Tight Lines.

Baja_Traveler · 03-14-2017, 05:57 PM

14 Minutes?? When did you cross? Midnight?

Mahigeer · 03-14-2017, 06:05 PM

Maybe he forgot the daylight savings!!

Just kidding Sir.

makobob · 03-15-2017, 06:56 AM

10:40 am, drove all the way past the TOWER before line stopped. Never had that happen before.

GTT · 05-16-2017, 04:35 AM

Nexus Card

Mahigeer · 05-16-2017, 06:31 AM

I think that is for Canada, not Mexico.

rossman · 05-21-2017, 04:40 AM

There is an interesting thread on one of the other forums that I follow regarding the SENTRI card. Here's what the OP originally posted:

So I've had my SENTRI for 5 years now (I am waiting for the renewal as we speak). I very rarely go to Baja unless I cam doing some sort of camping. I've crossed about 50-75 times with my SENTRI and a pretty loaded Land Cruiser with camp gear.

Today however as I was coming back north, the CBP officer was very upset about me having a "full" SUV of gear. He said I was violating SENTRI laws, and that he could revoke my card, send me to secondary, etc.

Anyways, since I've been home I'm trying to find the rules and see if it explicitly says anything about this. I don't recall seeing anything and I've never had another officer even mention anything. He said that I need to use the Ready lanes next time.

I don't have a pass and have no intentions of getting one since I only cross the border once or twice a year but I thought this was interesting. Anyone ever read the fine print on going through with a loaded vehicle versus just human cargo?

Just as an aside, Aquachico, who is an old time member of BWE and no doubt crosses the border more often than makobob, left the following advice on the other forum.

It's a coin toss. Best thing to do is call their bluff. Say you are aware you have a lot of stuff and it goes against the spirit of the sentri lane. You would like to go into secondary as you are not in a hurry.

Done it a few times. Once I went into secondary, it's a 15 minute dog sniff. Good time to stretch, take a quick nap or hit the head.

03-14-2017, 03:14 PM	#1
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Final UPDATE 10 March O'dark thirty left for Gonzaga, GREAT weather window. 85-90 degrees, no wind. Full Moon, 25 lb WSB caught at Punta Buefeo. Kitchen coming along really nice. Just got home, wife said SENTRI arrived day I left. ACTIVATED. And of course my wait at the Mexicali/Calexico was 14 minutes. But that should be my LAST LONG WAIT. Mexico here I come again. Leaving Sunday. Tight Lines. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

03-15-2017, 06:56 AM	#4
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	10:40 am, drove all the way past the TOWER before line stopped. Never had that happen before. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

05-21-2017, 04:40 AM	#7
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	There is an interesting thread on one of the other forums that I follow regarding the SENTRI card. Here's what the OP originally posted: So I've had my SENTRI for 5 years now (I am waiting for the renewal as we speak). I very rarely go to Baja unless I cam doing some sort of camping. I've crossed about 50-75 times with my SENTRI and a pretty loaded Land Cruiser with camp gear. Today however as I was coming back north, the CBP officer was very upset about me having a "full" SUV of gear. He said I was violating SENTRI laws, and that he could revoke my card, send me to secondary, etc. Anyways, since I've been home I'm trying to find the rules and see if it explicitly says anything about this. I don't recall seeing anything and I've never had another officer even mention anything. He said that I need to use the Ready lanes next time. I don't have a pass and have no intentions of getting one since I only cross the border once or twice a year but I thought this was interesting. Anyone ever read the fine print on going through with a loaded vehicle versus just human cargo? Just as an aside, Aquachico, who is an old time member of BWE and no doubt crosses the border more often than makobob, left the following advice on the other forum. It's a coin toss. Best thing to do is call their bluff. Say you are aware you have a lot of stuff and it goes against the spirit of the sentri lane. You would like to go into secondary as you are not in a hurry. Done it a few times. Once I went into secondary, it's a 15 minute dog sniff. Good time to stretch, take a quick nap or hit the head. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear! Last edited by rossman; 05-21-2017 at 04:50 AM. Reason: additional info

03-14-2017, 05:57 PM	#2
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	14 Minutes?? When did you cross? Midnight?

03-14-2017, 06:05 PM	#3
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,908	Maybe he forgot the daylight savings!! Just kidding Sir.

05-16-2017, 04:35 AM	#5
GTT Junior Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 1	Nexus Card

05-16-2017, 06:31 AM	#6
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,908	I think that is for Canada, not Mexico.