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Sailing Dana Point to Descanso Bay, Catalina Island 2017-09-30
1 October 2017 · 29 min · 7K views · Pacific Ocean, between Dana Point and Catalina Island
What this video covers
A solo sailor motors from Dana Point Harbor to Descanso Bay, Catalina Island, navigating through heavy fog and active shipping lanes using radar and AIS.3:08 Upon arrival at the Descanso Bay moorings, the vessel fouls its propeller on a large mass of kelp, requiring an underwater inspection and manual clearing.10:07 The anchorage experiences significant rolling throughout the night, exacerbated by nearby lobster boat activity following the season opening at midnight.13:38 The return passage to Dana Point begins early the next morning, initially under power before shifting to a full-canvas reach with the genoa, staysail, and full main as winds increase to a beam reach.24:49 During the transit, the vessel encounters a pod of dolphins and observes paddleboarders attempting a crossing from Avalon to Doheny Beach.20:33 The passage concludes with the vessel monitoring a United States Navy warship conducting live-fire exercises via VHF radio before arriving at Dana Point.26:59
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