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Memorial Day Weekend's epic sailing adventure to Avalon, Catalina Island
6 June 2017 · 12 min · 561 views · Catalina Island
What this video covers
Mark and his crew depart for Avalon, Catalina Island, on a Memorial Day weekend passage, motor-sailing in light southwest winds.Watch The vessel maintains a steady pace alongside a companion boat, Ohana, captained by Katie.0:23 During the transit, the crew navigates through active shipping lanes, monitoring a 600-foot tanker and an 815-foot tanker with a 47.2-foot draft.10:16 Radar remains active throughout the crossing to track commercial traffic and the Catalina Flyer, which passes at 26 knots.10:48 Approximately 14 miles from the destination, the crew observes whale activity off the port side and stern.10:59 Upon approaching the island, the crew checks mooring availability, noting 29 spots remained the previous evening.3:19 The passage concludes with the arrival at Avalon Harbor, where the crew prepares for local events, including a concert at the resort area.5:42
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