Sailing Solo to Emerald Bay - Dana 24 (July 2019)

Name: Sailing Solo to Emerald Bay - Dana 24 (July 2019)
Uploaded: 2019-07-07T19:16:39.000Z
Duration: 17 min 55 s
Description: A solo sailor navigates a Dana 24 from Dana Point to Emerald Bay, Catalina Island, during July.

7. juli 2019 · 17 min · 17K visninger · Emerald Bay, Santa Catalina Island

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A solo sailor aboard a Dana 24 attempts a passage from Dana Point to Catalina Island, initially aborting the trip after nine miles due to the first mate’s severe seasickness.1:32 The following day, the sailor departs solo for Emerald Bay, motor-sailing across the San Pedro Channel in light, shifty winds.3:03 Upon arrival, the boat secures a mooring at Echo 3 with assistance from the Harbor Patrol.9:06 While anchored, a nearby catamaran running its engine in reverse creates a strong current that pushes the Dana 24 toward a neighboring vessel.11:37 The return trip to Dana Point involves light-wind sailing and motor-sailing, with the boat maintaining speeds between two and six knots depending on wind availability. The passage includes navigating near the shipping lanes and monitoring traffic, including a barge with a close point of approach.17:12 The trip concludes with a successful return to Dana Point after a weekend of variable conditions.