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A Dana 24 sails from the mainland to Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island, in October 2018.0:08 The transit involves light winds, requiring the vessel to motor for the majority of the 26-mile crossing.4:17 During the passage, the boat’s chart plotter experiences intermittent GPS signal loss.2:28 While navigating the southbound shipping lanes, the crew uses AIS to monitor a 768-foot tanker, the Madison.5:36 After observing the tanker change course, the crew hails the vessel on VHF channel 16 to confirm its intentions and ensure a safe passing distance of 1.5 nautical miles.6:56 The return trip to Dana Point the following day also features calm conditions, with the crew alternating between motor-sailing and motoring to maintain speed.13:47 The voyage concludes with a mooring at Avalon and a return to the mainland fuel dock.10:38

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