Goat Harbor, Catalina Island
33 25.041 N, 118 23.755 W
Marina del Rey
33 58.841 N, 118 26.798
33 58.841 N, 118 26.798
Saturday we left the mooring ball and traveled along the coast of Catalina Island, looking for a place to anchor. We went as far as Hen Rock Cove but decided to turn around and drop the hook at Goat Harbor. It is not really a harbor and we did not see any goats but it was protected from southerlies and secure. There was a campsite on shore and at one end a few dive boats would stop for a few hours during the day.
One family with 4 boys and a large dog on a 20 foot Trophy boat stopped, unloaded all of their gear, started to make camp when two couples arrived in a dingy and 2 jetskis. Apparently the family was at the wrong campground (you need to reserve) and the two couples had the site. So the family loaded their gear back on the boat and went around the corner. I assume to another campground.
Sunday we had the place to ourselves more or less as we were the only boat that anchored overnight. The watermaker is working well. There still seems to be an issue with the engine starting / electrical. It's a mystery.
Today, Monday we lifted the anchor at 8:30 am and made our way back across to Marina del Rey. We had a great sail, the full main, yankee and staysail, doing 5.9 knots SOG in 9.5 knots of wind, close hauled. It was great.
Now we are back at the marina for a few days.
No comments:
Post a Comment