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The crew of the Beneteau 42 CC *Aeronautical* sails from the mainland to White’s Landing on Catalina Island to participate in the 2024 Keel Dragger Palooza, a gathering of approximately a dozen cruising sailboats.0:38 During the transit, the vessel navigates the buffer zone between the northbound and southbound shipping lanes, adjusting course to maintain a safe distance from the 338-meter container ship *Nike Venice* and the tanker *Olympia Lion*.5:28 Upon arrival at White’s Landing, the crew secures a mooring at Hen Rock for a three-night stay.14:11 The event features a flotilla of various vessels, including a Beneteau 411, a Catalina 30, a Valiant 40, and a Catalina 27.23:12 The itinerary includes social gatherings, cocktail exchanges, and planned scuba diving at the nearby dive park.20:38 While underway, the host emphasizes a strict safety protocol requiring all passengers to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) whenever they leave the cockpit, citing a recent search-and-rescue operation for a missing passenger on a motor vessel.12:56

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