Thursday, 10/25/18

0630, cast off lines at Channel Islands Yacht Club when a Full Moon was setting in the western horizon between two tall palm trees. Shortly after that, we enjoyed a beautiful sunrise off the coastline as we started our sail to Santa Catalina.

Does anyone remember that dumb song, (my apologies to the person who wrote it or sang it, but it's dumb, IMHO), "26 Miles Across the Sea....Santa Catalina is awaiting for me"? Those are the only words I know to the song, so at 7:30 in the morning, I tortured Skipper David for getting me up so early by singing it! For those that know me, know that I can't carry a tune! It was sweet revenge!

We had hoped for a northwesterly, but got a southerly. Oh well, we will take it. Later in the day, the wind shifted and we were able to sail on a beam reach. Just not enough wind to carry us all the way to Catalina Island before midnight! Wind was 10 knots at best! Our speed 5.5 knots.

Another group of dolphins joined us and played along the bow. There was a baby dolphin that stayed close along side mama, following her lead as they both sped along side Pinocchio! Really cool to watch the baby dolphin in training.

Ten hours later, at 1630 hrs, we arrived at Two Harbors, Isthmus Cove. A busy place in the summer time, but this time of year, pretty quiet. Perfect! Skipper David says that we are moving too fast. So we plan to spend 3-4 days at Catalina. There's the little village of Two Harbors for me to explore and a nice hike across the Isthmus to Catalina Harbor. Weather has been just spectacular, sunny, clear skies and warm!