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The UPS and DOWNS of Cruising!🤪⛵️ [Part 3]
August 6, 2023 · 19 min · 51K views · Channel Islands
What this video covers
A crew sailing the 40-foot vessel La Tika transits the California coast from Morro Bay to Santa Barbara, then continues south toward the Channel Islands and Catalina Island.1:09 Facing a southerly front, the crew motors 120 miles to Santa Barbara to seek shelter, where they remain docked for several days during heavy rain.0:25 The passage involves significant motoring due to light winds, with the crew reporting fewer than 10 knots of wind over a 400-mile stretch.16:14 Upon reaching the Channel Islands, the crew explores the Painted Cave by dinghy, noting the hazards of surging water and air pressure changes within the sea cave.7:40 The crew also completes their first overnight passage as a couple, accompanied by their dog, Sharky, while observing dolphins for six hours.17:57 The journey highlights the challenges of balancing business operations with the realities of weather-dependent cruising.16:31
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