14-June-2025 Second Saturday Sail, aboard Vahevala

June 14, 2025

June 14th 2025, San Diego
Boat name: Vahevala
Boat Type: Ericson Yachts 1989 34'
Length: 34 ft
Crew role: Crew
Distance: 23.9 nautical miles
Duration: 5 hours
Wind: 3-10 knots
Notes: Sailing aboard Vahevala, around the San Diego Harbor. Sail was part of the San Diego Shared Sailing group, and privately owned sailboat.

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