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Sailing to Avalon, Catalina Island (Jan 2022)
January 11, 2022 · 12 min · 743 views · Avalon, Catalina Island
What this video covers
Mark and crew motor from San Pedro, California, to Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island in January 2022.Watch The transit features flat seas and minimal wind, requiring the crew to motor for the duration of the trip.1:44 During the passage, the crew conducts man overboard drills using balloons as targets.1:16 Upon arrival in Avalon, the crew observes a small craft advisory flag, though conditions in the harbor remain calm.5:59 The return trip to San Pedro covers 15.6 miles, where the crew encounters light air and deploys the staysail to achieve speeds of 4.3 to 4.6 knots.8:19 Throughout the journey, the crew manages minor maintenance issues, including securing a rattling spinnaker pole with a bungee cord and preparing meals while underway.4:23 The trip concludes with a dolphin sighting near Cabrillo Way Marina.10:42
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