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Solo Cruise to Avalon, Catalina Island (January 2021)
17 January 2021 · 16 min · 645 views · Angel's Gate, Los Angeles
What this video covers
A solo sailor departs San Pedro, California, on a January weekend for a transit to Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island. The route avoids lobster pots by heading southeast from the harbor entrance before turning toward the island.3:09 During the crossing, the sailor observes the cruise ship Ruby Princess drifting near the southbound shipping lane while reporting a mechanical failure and loss of power to the Coast Guard.5:04 Upon arrival in Avalon, the sailor struggles to secure a mooring buoy solo, resulting in a fouled line that requires assistance from the harbor master.6:36 The following morning, the sailor settles the mooring fee with the harbor patrol and departs under a small craft advisory.9:01 The return trip involves motoring across the San Pedro Channel, passing the container ship Maersk Nesten, and navigating back to Angel’s Gate.13:19
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