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Bookmark or Share- Sailing up Coast of California - SailNet CommunitySanta Barbara, around Point Conception to Avila Bay or Morro Bay (Avila is easier to get into in marginal weather and Morro Bay closes when surf is coming straight into the mouth of the harbor. Avila Bay to Monterey Bay - a long trip that may take more than 24 horus depending upon current and wind.
- Dingy on davits - SailNet CommunityI've rounded Point Conception (CA) in 20 kts and 6 to 8' quartering sea with a dinghy on davits. We had no problem, but that does not mean that it is a good idea. I'm going to install davits on the boat that I hope to buy in the next couple of months. My strategy is that for day passages and maybe one-night passages I will use the davits.
- Point Conception-How bad is it really? - SailNet CommunityPoint Conception is NO JOKE, that is where the real ocean begins,most sailors in Southern California are way unprepared for Point Conception/Point Honda etc...the following article is is an excellent reminder that even "professionals" have a bad day: Introduction
- Rounding Cape Hatteras - SailNet CommunityWith all due respect to Cape Flattery, Cape Mendocino, and Point Conception, the continental American headland that stirs sailors to make sure their life rafts are certified and insurance policies are up to date is Cape Hatteras. Physically, there is nothing dramatic about Cape Hatteras.
- 1973 Columbia 30 - SailNet CommunityShe was a shoal draft, and sailed straight as an arrow down the face of 20ft. waves rounding Point Conception with the tiller pilot on. She did crack the liner on the floor while dropping off the face of some 15ft. steep waves for 18 hours.
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