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First sail to Catalina Island in a year!
January 1, 2026 · 10 min · 4K views · Cat Harbor, Catalina Island
What this video covers
Chris and Karmen sail Vanishing Point, a Beneteau First 47.7, from their slip to Catalina Island's west end for the first time in roughly a year.0:35 The passage covers the run to Cat Harbor, motoring at 8 knots with the main up after wind fades, and anchoring for the night — the hook takes a couple of tries to set.3:00 At anchor, they encounter Impulsive II, a Beneteau 57 they had toured when shopping for a boat before buying Vanishing Point; Chris notes it remains on the market.4:42 A friend, Ron Glasby, arrives aboard Kjeldrager, an Alden 32 Motor Sailer in strong condition that he recently bought at a good price.8:46 Chris highlights the OC Tender as a stable, fast dinghy, noting the outboard — unused for a couple of years — started and ran well.5:58 The crew also had the option to divert to Two Harbors if Cat Harbor was full.2:34 No significant problems arise; the weekend is described as a straightforward return to a familiar anchorage.
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