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A crew attempting a week-long passage from the California coast to the Channel Islands aboard the 40-ft sailboat Into the Mystic abandoned the trip after encountering heavy seas, persistent northwest winds, and severe seasickness. The crew initially struggled to maintain a speed of four knots while motor-sailing against three-to-six-foot swells.3:06 After 12 hours of difficult conditions, the captain diverted the vessel to Avalon on Catalina Island at 1:30 a.m. to seek refuge.10:51 The crew experienced further complications while mooring, including difficulty retrieving a stern anchor and managing a dinghy that repeatedly struck the hull.13:31 Following these challenges, the group decided to cancel the transit to the Channel Islands and instead spent the remainder of the week exploring Catalina Island anchorages like Willow Cove.18:56 The experience highlighted the difficulty of navigating the California coast against prevailing winds and the necessity of realistic passage planning for new sailors.

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