San Diego to Catalina

[jordy]

Jordy you brought up a great point about dropping people off first. Excellent tip. The last time we could have saved some cash by dropping people off first and less of a wait. Plus, having just one other person is far better in the cockpit of a cat than having everyone play musical seats.

Yeah, we did it a few times before we figured that little gem out. Cat, big vee hull, it doesn't matter the boat, having room to get around and set the mooring is always a bonus, aside from the extra drink money.

Do you stay close to land or go with what the GPS navigation directs you? Typically the GPS is a direct line. If something were to go wrong it seems you might want to be closer to land i.e...or in the lane of boat traffic. This is easier for Seatow or Vessel Assist and probably less money or easier with one engine.

I've had a waypoint set every time I've gone out and back, which makes it nice with the surge. Heading back from Catalina and going in a straight line will usually land you somewhere around Dana Point without correction. I had a waypoint marked for Avalon and a waypoint set for the mouth of Newport. After that, just follow the arrow.