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

Baja_Traveler · 01-01-2017, 02:19 PM

Just got back from visiting Bob and Ross down at Las Encantadas, trip back was super easy - pulled into the lane that leads to the Sentri crossing at Mexicali and couldn't even see the end of the line on the other side of the wall. All I know is it was long, and it was not moving.
Drove and drove and drove, and finally caught up with the Sentri line - 6 cars in front of me - looked at the time: 11:04am. At the last minute the line split off into 2 Sentri booths, drove up to the booth and handed him my card - he looked at it, looked at the computer and waved me through - looked at the clock again: 11:08.

4 minutes to cross the border - doesn't get much better than that!

Mahigeer · 01-01-2017, 04:47 PM

Thanks for the update.

And the best part is it costs now only $122.50 total for (5) years.

I thought the $25.00 application fee is separate from the $122.50, but it is included.

I wonder why more people do not get the pass?

I moved my appointment from March 14 to Feb 10 due to cancellation. I check the calendar everyday to see if there are more cancellations closer that Feb 10.

defjack · 01-02-2017, 01:34 PM

Ok im going to do mine at Otay mesa feb 23 at 6am.

makobob · 01-23-2017, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

Just got back from visiting Bob and Ross down at Las Encantadas, trip back was super easy - pulled into the lane that leads to the Sentri crossing at Mexicali and couldn't even see the end of the line on the other side of the wall. All I know is it was long, and it was not moving.
Drove and drove and drove, and finally caught up with the Sentri line - 6 cars in front of me - looked at the time: 11:04am. At the last minute the line split off into 2 Sentri booths, drove up to the booth and handed him my card - he looked at it, looked at the computer and waved me through - looked at the clock again: 11:08.

4 minutes to cross the border - doesn't get much better than that!

TOOK Makobob 1hour and 44 minutes to cross on this trip.
I did my application on 12 December.
Still waiting Application waiting review. EXPECT to set dates for interview in next couple of weeks.

So I will be Sentri less for a while, BUT these trips are easy with or without the Sentry, I just get a few hours more in paradise. Too bad it is spent waiting in line.

MY KAYAK WILL ARRIVE SOON!!!! My boat will come in? My sentri is coming, but for now still WAITING.

Tight Lines amigos.

MrPukaShell · 01-24-2017, 05:21 AM

You getting another Kayak?

Quote:

Originally Posted by makobob

TOOK Makobob 1hour and 44 minutes to cross on this trip.
I did my application on 12 December.
Still waiting Application waiting review. EXPECT to set dates for interview in next couple of weeks.

So I will be Sentri less for a while, BUT these trips are easy with or without the Sentry, I just get a few hours more in paradise. Too bad it is spent waiting in line.

MY KAYAK WILL ARRIVE SOON!!!! My boat will come in? My sentri is coming, but for now still WAITING.

Tight Lines amigos.

makobob · 01-24-2017, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPukaShell

You getting another Kayak?

NO, just saying. Tight Lines

Mahigeer · 01-24-2017, 04:49 PM

My original earliest appointment was on March14th.

Then luckily as I checked their Calendar on a daily basis, I was able to find a cancelation and moved it to Feb 10th.

I still check it often to see if I can move it closer yet.

makobob · 01-24-2017, 08:14 PM

Only takes 5 minutes to register a DRONE, but MONTHS to get a Sentri...........
.....................???????

Mahigeer · 02-10-2017, 07:28 PM

PASSED THE INTERVIEW.

I WAS TOLD I SHOULD HAVE IT IN TWO WEEKS, THEN I HAVE TO ACTIVATE IT.

01-24-2017, 08:14 PM	#8
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Only takes 5 minutes to register a DRONE, but MONTHS to get a Sentri........... .....................??????? __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

02-10-2017, 07:28 PM	#9
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	PASSED THE INTERVIEW. I WAS TOLD I SHOULD HAVE IT IN TWO WEEKS, THEN I HAVE TO ACTIVATE IT. Last edited by Mahigeer; 02-11-2017 at 10:45 AM.

01-01-2017, 02:19 PM	#1
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Just got back from visiting Bob and Ross down at Las Encantadas, trip back was super easy - pulled into the lane that leads to the Sentri crossing at Mexicali and couldn't even see the end of the line on the other side of the wall. All I know is it was long, and it was not moving. Drove and drove and drove, and finally caught up with the Sentri line - 6 cars in front of me - looked at the time: 11:04am. At the last minute the line split off into 2 Sentri booths, drove up to the booth and handed him my card - he looked at it, looked at the computer and waved me through - looked at the clock again: 11:08. 4 minutes to cross the border - doesn't get much better than that!

01-01-2017, 04:47 PM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	Thanks for the update. And the best part is it costs now only $122.50 total for (5) years. I thought the $25.00 application fee is separate from the $122.50, but it is included. I wonder why more people do not get the pass? I moved my appointment from March 14 to Feb 10 due to cancellation. I check the calendar everyday to see if there are more cancellations closer that Feb 10.

01-02-2017, 01:34 PM	#3
defjack Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: lakeside Posts: 65	Ok im going to do mine at Otay mesa feb 23 at 6am.

01-24-2017, 04:49 PM	#7
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	My original earliest appointment was on March14th. Then luckily as I checked their Calendar on a daily basis, I was able to find a cancelation and moved it to Feb 10th. I still check it often to see if I can move it closer yet.