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Kicking off the Great Pacific Adventure and the cruising life at Catalina Island (Oct 2024)
4 de noviembre de 2024 · 23 min · 14K visitas
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A sailor departs Cabrillo Way Marina in San Pedro, California, on October 30, 2024, to begin a long-term cruise toward Mexico and the South Pacific.0:08 The transit to Cat Harbor on Catalina Island involves motoring in light winds and swell, requiring a course adjustment to maintain a safe distance from a vessel under tow in the San Pedro Channel.3:22 While anchored in 48 feet of water, the crew tests a Duxtop induction cooktop as a backup to the boat's propane stove, noting the need for a dedicated inverter outlet to avoid using extension cords.8:29 The vessel also visits Cherry Cove for snorkeling and performs routine maintenance on an Eberspacher forced-air diesel heater.16:25 As a small craft advisory approaches with forecasted 25-knot winds, the crew monitors anchor holding and prepares for a transition to Ensenada, Mexico.20:58 The owner also studies for Merchant Mariner credentials, noting the lack of practical on-the-water testing in the current certification process.18:19
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