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Mark and his crew depart San Pedro, Los Angeles Harbor, for a pre-Christmas cruise to Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island.0:20 After delaying the morning departure due to dense fog, the vessel takes on 44.7 gallons of diesel at the fuel dock.1:42 The 18.6-mile transit across the San Pedro Channel occurs in light, single-digit winds, necessitating a full motoring passage.2:45 During the crossing, the crew observes whales and a pod of dolphins.4:28 The vessel arrives at Avalon Harbor at 5:00 p.m., shortly after sunset, and secures mooring 110.7:18 The following morning, the crew departs Avalon Harbor for the return trip to San Pedro.11:17 Despite a forecast for patchy, dense fog, visibility remains clear throughout the return transit, allowing for an uneventful arrival at Angel's Gate.15:23

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