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Out the Gate and hang a LEFT | Sailing ‘Iwa - Ep. 9 | Golden Gate to Monterey CA

28 July 2021 · 11 min · 400 views · San Francisco

What this video covers

'Iwa departs the Golden Gate for a 25-mile upwind passage to Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay.0:16 The crew navigates through heavy concentrations of crab pots along the California coast.1:35 After two nights in the protected harbor, the vessel sails to Santa Cruz for an overnight stop.4:41 The final leg involves a beam reach across Monterey Bay to Monterey.4:49 The crew docks at Monterey Harbor for three days, observing local harbor seals and sea lions resting on the docks.6:33 The harbor features active fishing infrastructure alongside tourist amenities.6:27 The transit highlights the necessity of constant vigilance for commercial fishing gear and the presence of marine mammals in central California ports.

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Boats in this video

Beneteau First 47.7Their boat

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