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3 Generations of Keeldraggers - Avalon, Catalina Island (July 2021)
August 1, 2021 · 13 min · 430 views · Avalon, Catalina Island
What this video covers
Mark and his crew, including Junior and Everett, sail from San Pedro, California, to Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island, in July 2021. The engine starter fails to engage at the dock, requiring a manual tap with a spanner to start the motor.0:10 During the 18.7-nautical-mile passage, the crew motor-sails with the mainsail up in mild swells.2:27 Everett experiences seasickness while playing on a Nintendo Switch below deck but recovers after moving to the cockpit.2:46 Upon arrival at Avalon, the crew executes a port-side mooring ball tie-up.5:18 The return trip the following day occurs under a small craft advisory with visibility dropping to 1.2 miles due to fog.9:28 The crew maintains the engine running for the duration of the return to San Pedro to avoid potential starter failure.9:44 They navigate by sight and monitor the Cat Express ferry while crossing the San Pedro Channel.10:56
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