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A Beneteau 57 named Vanishing Point makes its first sail out of LA Harbour since returning from refit, heading toward Catalina Island with Chris, Karmen, and guest Mark aboard. Departing from the Cabrillo entrance, the boat reaches 6.2–6.3 knots in 12 knots of wind early on, then pushes to 8 knots in 14 knots apparent at 60 degrees apparent wind angle.2:42 The crew notes a container ship fire at the port of LA as context for the harbour scene.1:08 Chris catches himself two to three miles offshore having forgotten to switch on the VHF radio — a small but noted lapse with a cargo ship in the area.4:02 AIS shows the vessel listed as Jubilee rather than Vanishing Point, which the crew acknowledges on a radio exchange with another sailor, KEL 246, near the Cabrillo entrance.6:17 The return leg runs light and nearly windless, but the crew completes most of the round trip under sail. The day confirms the boat is functional and manageable after extended dock work, with the crew describing it as a highly successful shakedown.7:38

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