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Why we’re leaving it all behind for the ocean
31 agosto 2026 · 21 min · 2K visualizzazioni · Catalina Island
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The crew of a Beneteau First 57, named Vanishing Point, navigates from the Isthmus at Catalina Island back to the mainland while demonstrating two-handed and single-handed sailing techniques.12:27 During departure from the mooring field, loose lines cause the boat to drift dangerously close to a neighbor, requiring assistance from shore patrol to separate the vessels without damage.11:56 Once underway in 6–9 knots of wind, the owner demonstrates deploying the headsail single-handed, noting that the electric furler requires manual tailing of the line to manage the sail safely.13:05 The crew maintains a relaxed pace, choosing to sail at 3–3.5 knots rather than using the engine.15:59 The passage includes observations of the Rock to Rock paddleboard race and local marine life near Emerald Bay.9:25 The owners emphasize that their sailing lifestyle is funded by a career in the corporate world rather than through crowdfunding, as they prepare for full-time retirement cruising.17:54
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