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Two decades of shenanigans and future plans (November 2021)
November 15, 2021 · 8 min · 388 views · San Pedro
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Mark owns a 1989 Valiant 40 named Keeldragger, which he purchased in La Paz, Mexico, to serve as his long-term cruising vessel.7:23 After quitting his job to pursue early retirement, he intends to sail the boat back to the Sea of Cortez for the 2021-22 cruising season.7:54 Future plans remain tentative but include a potential passage to Hawaii in the spring, pending boat maintenance and logistical preparations.8:16 The vessel is currently docked at the A dock in San Pedro, California.6:57 Previous sailing experiences documented include navigating through fog and anchoring at Little Harbor on the backside of Catalina Island.5:54 Mark has owned three different boats over the last five years but intends to keep this Valiant 40 as his permanent vessel for global travel.7:32
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