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Chris and Karmen sail from the mainland to Avalon, Catalina Island, with their Boston Terrier, Quincy, following the death of their long-time dog, Georgia.0:52 The crew spends time in Avalon Harbor during an annual volunteer scuba diving event dedicated to cleaning the harbor floor.2:51 Chris demonstrates the process of stowing the dinghy on the davits, emphasizing the importance of removing the drain plug to prevent water accumulation and excess weight.7:41 During the return passage, the boat motor-sails on a close reach in 10 knots of wind, maintaining speeds near 8 knots while navigating near the cruise ships Discovery Princess and Carnival.17:29 The trip marks Quincy’s first crossing to the island.1:26

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