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Sailing Solo to Emerald Bay - Dana 24 (July 2019)
July 7, 2019 · 17 min · 17K views · Emerald Bay, Santa Catalina Island
What this video covers
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.
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