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A solo sailor navigates to the annual "Keeldraggerpalooza" cruisers' meetup at Two Harbors, Catalina Island, aboard the sailboat *Keeldragger*.0:29 During the approach, the sailor requests an upwind mooring assignment from the Harbor Patrol to simplify the single-handed pickup process.4:23 The meetup includes social gatherings, a dinghy excursion to a shipwreck near Bird Rock using a Highfield inflatable, and group meal preparation.8:19 On the return passage to the mainland, the crew monitors AIS targets while crossing shipping lanes near Angels Gate.13:13 When a vessel appears on the water but not on the AIS display, the sailor uses the constant-bearing, decreasing-range technique to assess collision risk, ultimately determining the ship will pass safely astern.13:36 The return trip involves motor-sailing in light winds from the stern.12:10

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