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Back To The OPEN PACIFIC OCEAN - San Francisco to Santa Cruz - Ep. 61

February 18, 2024 · 17 min · 2K views · Half Moon Bay

What this video covers

Sea Dream of Clyde departs San Francisco Bay for a coastal transit to Santa Cruz, California, marking the beginning of a southward journey toward Mexico.0:02 The crew navigates the Golden Gate bar during an ebb tide to minimize swell, then motors to Half Moon Bay.0:35 During the 45-mile passage to Santa Cruz, the crew utilizes a Hydrovane self-steering system while sailing wing-on-wing in light winds.13:29 To manage anxiety-induced seasickness, one crew member takes Dramamine, which prevents vomiting but causes significant drowsiness and headaches.15:14 The vessel anchors in Half Moon Bay, where the crew experiences calm conditions and observes local yacht club racing, before completing the final leg to Santa Cruz.4:14 The transit highlights the challenges of managing motion sickness through medication versus the physical toll of offshore conditions.

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