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Mark and a crew member sail a J/22 out of Marina Park in Newport Beach, California, in July 2022.0:29 The departure involves pushing the bow off the dock, jibing across the channel, and sailing down the Newport Beach channel under sail.1:09 A batten catching on the backstay during the jibe draws brief attention.1:56 Under way, they pass Newport Beach landmarks including the Wild Goose — identified as John Wayne's former boat — and restaurants Nobu and Malibu Farm visible from the water.6:08 Yellow turning-basin markers and a secondary anchorage are pointed out as a possible future stop.6:13 A party boat and kayak traffic require awareness in the channel.5:38 The J/22 is described as a "rocket ship."0:39 The outing is short, ending with a docking that puts the jib partially in the water.8:38 No offshore sailing or technical repair content appears; the focus is a casual daysail through Newport Beach's inner channel.

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