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Sailing Dana Point to Emerald Bay, Catalina June 2018 - Dana 24
4 July 2018 · 20 min · 1K views · Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe
What this video covers
A solo sailor aboard a Dana 24 sailboat completes a round-trip passage from Dana Point to Emerald Bay, Catalina Island, in June 2018. The transit involves motor-sailing across the San Pedro Channel, navigating the northbound and southbound shipping lanes, and utilizing AIS to monitor commercial traffic.3:31 Upon arrival at Emerald Bay, the sailor secures the vessel to a mooring using a wand-and-loop system and pays the mooring fee via a remote phone-in service.8:10 The return trip features light, inconsistent winds requiring sustained motor-sailing and the deployment of a staysail.19:31 During the passage, the sailor evaluates the boat's single-line reefing system, noting that while it allows for cockpit-based reefing, it requires manual adjustment of the topping lift at the boom and limits control over luff shape compared to a traditional bullhorn setup.15:25 The bimini arch also obstructs visibility of the mainsail shape.16:09 The trip concludes with a coastal approach past Laguna Beach and San Clemente.20:36
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