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Chris and his partner prepare their boat, Vanishing Point, for an upcoming coastal passage from Southern California to Ensenada, Mexico. They use a trip to Two Harbors, Catalina Island, to verify recent maintenance, organize spare parts, and ensure all vessel documentation and entry paperwork are in order.4:06 During the stay, they perform a shallow-water dive to maintain their skills, noting unusually warm water temperatures caused by an El Niño effect.5:59 The mooring field at Two Harbors remains at capacity during the Catalina Classic paddleboard race, which features over 120 athletes crossing the San Pedro Channel to Manhattan Beach.7:25 As a tropical storm approaches, the crew departs Catalina for their slip in San Pedro, California, to secure the vessel.9:33 While underway, they encounter a disabled sailboat drifting in the channel and confirm the crew has assistance before continuing to port.11:29 The crew plans to document their upcoming international transit and arrival procedures at Marina Corral in Ensenada.13:36

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