Sailing 'Iwa · video

What this video covers

'Iwa departs the Golden Gate for a 25-mile upwind passage to Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay.0:16 The crew navigates through heavy concentrations of crab pots along the California coast.1:35 After two nights in the protected harbor, the vessel sails to Santa Cruz for an overnight stop.4:41 The final leg involves a beam reach across Monterey Bay to Monterey.4:49 The crew docks at Monterey Harbor for three days, observing local harbor seals and sea lions resting on the docks.6:33 The harbor features active fishing infrastructure alongside tourist amenities.6:27 The transit highlights the necessity of constant vigilance for commercial fishing gear and the presence of marine mammals in central California ports.

Boats in this video

More from Sailing 'Iwa

We Sail, Anchor and Ride a South Swell at Captain Cook Bay - Big Island | Sailing ‘Iwa - Ep. 24Nov 2021Hawai’i Cruising | Sailing ‘Iwa - Ep. 22Nov 2021CRISPY Spinnakers and idle passage time | Sailing 'Iwa - Ep. 17Sep 2021Every Cruisers must have upgrade!! ⚓️ Sailing ‘Iwa - Ep. 12Aug 2021

From Sailing 'Iwa — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.