24-January-2025 to 26-January-2025

January 27, 2025

24-January-2025, San Diego, California to Oceanside, California to Santa Catalina Island, California
Boat name: Banana Republics
Boat Type: Beneteau 40
Length: 40 ft
Crew role: First Mate
Distance: ~199.5. nautical miles
Duration: ~35 hours
Wind: 5-25 knots
Blog post cover photo credit: David B. (of Frank at the helm in the rain)

Notes: Sailing a Beneteau 40 from San Diego Harbor to Oceanside, California to Santa Catalina Island, California. Brief stop in Oceanside at a transient slip for onshore dinner. Overnight sail from Oceanside to Two Harbors on Santa Catalina Island, California. This sail was part of US Sailing Night Operations Endorsement course and Advanced coastal/offshore sailing, including traditional coastal navigation.

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