tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post6636783150104173280..comments2024-03-24T01:56:16.956-07:00Comments on Captain Curran's sailing blog: Sailing from San Diego to Catalina Island: distance and time (Mission Bay, Oceanside, Dana Point, Avalon, Two Harbors)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-5978875819973295942022-11-15T08:58:29.425-08:002022-11-15T08:58:29.425-08:00That is wonderful to see this post is helping othe...That is wonderful to see this post is helping others make the sail trip out to Catalina. Sorry I didn't respond earlier to questions in this comments section.<br />I hope you all had a great time!Captain Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691524441474754337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-2532077209034567572021-09-16T12:44:48.984-07:002021-09-16T12:44:48.984-07:00Captain Curran, thank you for such a well thought ...Captain Curran, thank you for such a well thought out and organized blog. We are leaving San Diego next week in my Newport 30 for Two Harbors. The info from your blog is the basis for our game plan.<br /><br />The best to you and co-Captain Jessica.Roger Furnivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012461799999930028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-57136589796657684862021-08-02T15:28:25.020-07:002021-08-02T15:28:25.020-07:00Hi! I just discovered this blog. Great info! I am ...Hi! I just discovered this blog. Great info! I am taking a group to La Paz later this week on a snorkelling and kayaking adventure, but I am currently planning a sailing trip to Catalina Island over Labor Day. I sailed to Catalina once before, but that was 20 years ago. So, I appreciate this info!Jeffrey Lehmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920831076616300190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-89115426419124474082019-02-16T09:33:49.348-08:002019-02-16T09:33:49.348-08:00Hello Captain Curran,
Do you ever charter excursio...Hello Captain Curran,<br />Do you ever charter excursions for others? Husband and I planning a trip to San Diego in April. Looking into sailing charters to Catalina Island for a night or two. Suggestions? <br />Thank you for your time!<br />PattyPLBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991043823836429922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-18013469563972260222018-10-30T14:07:50.943-07:002018-10-30T14:07:50.943-07:00Hi OBz,
If you're up on a hill in Point Loma ...Hi OBz,<br /><br />If you're up on a hill in Point Loma - you can see San Clemente on a clear day (its about 40 miles...so you need clear air)<br /><br />But you won't see it from the water in Mission Bay.<br /><br />Catalina is not likely at all. I have seen Catalina from Torrey Pines up on the cliff on a very clear day...Torrey is a bit closer to Cat Island than Mission Bay...Captain Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691524441474754337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-59184257246633516202018-10-28T13:21:53.858-07:002018-10-28T13:21:53.858-07:00Hey Captain, Can you visually see San Clemente and...Hey Captain, Can you visually see San Clemente and Catalina Islands from Mission Bay? If so, what conditions are needed.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />OBzAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15382340861479273906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-47537746793119657822018-09-10T09:55:24.989-07:002018-09-10T09:55:24.989-07:00A 47 cat would be a breeze,
No, not a week - its ...A 47 cat would be a breeze, <br />No, not a week - its about 73 nmiles - that's about 16-18 hours in a sailboat.Captain Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691524441474754337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-37388039561680996542018-08-14T17:10:07.441-07:002018-08-14T17:10:07.441-07:00How would a 47’ Catamaran do?! And it takes a week...How would a 47’ Catamaran do?! And it takes a week to go from SD to Catalina?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548149051116036010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-44818273742993363852017-08-06T16:54:03.986-07:002017-08-06T16:54:03.986-07:00I think it can be done in a 25 foot boat somewhat ...I think it can be done in a 25 foot boat somewhat comfortably... 27 foot is probably more realistic... you want something that can push through chop and swell. 27 foot with a good outboard engine in mellow conditions that could make for a great single handed adventure...Captain Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691524441474754337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-39670101186300185932017-08-05T10:00:50.636-07:002017-08-05T10:00:50.636-07:00What is the smallest sailboat you would recommend ...What is the smallest sailboat you would recommend one should consider in sailing along your recommended multi-hop (Coast up to Dana Point, across to Avalon) route? This assumes seaworthiness against expected weather and seas, regardless of live-aboard considerations? Single handed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-27780817346332174612016-08-10T23:38:38.819-07:002016-08-10T23:38:38.819-07:00April
Definitely call ahead if you know your mari...April<br /><br />Definitely call ahead if you know your marina plans.<br /><br /><br />The harbor master will appreciate the heads up.<br /><br />But Avalon is first come first serve...<br /><br />Captain Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691524441474754337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-90925378345882781182016-08-08T09:51:22.721-07:002016-08-08T09:51:22.721-07:00I've always wanted to sail to Catalina. I thin...I've always wanted to sail to Catalina. I think it would be such a fun adventure. I didn't realize it would take so long to get from San Diego to Catalina. I think it would be easier for me to split the trip up as we work our way up the coast. Do you have to make arrangements to dock at a marina beforehand, or can you just show up? Thanks for this information! <a href="http://www.sirensailingcharters.com/services/" rel="nofollow"> http://www.sirensailingcharters.com/services/</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935120166175005318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-61678584830215736722016-08-04T12:06:38.206-07:002016-08-04T12:06:38.206-07:00S/V Emmy,
Well, I leave from San Diego and sail i...S/V Emmy,<br /><br />Well, I leave from San Diego and sail in a straight line to Catalina. This is 73 nautical miles from Avalon to Mission Bay.<br />I never sail outside - or farther offshore than Catalina Island.<br /><br />Where are you departing from?<br /><br />KevinCaptain Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691524441474754337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-1215191126319980892016-08-04T07:34:14.733-07:002016-08-04T07:34:14.733-07:00Capt Curran we are preparing to make our first tri...Capt Curran we are preparing to make our first trip to Catalina from San Diego as per your blog. Can you please tell us how far off shore you travel?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-68160185373224353652016-06-28T09:29:40.665-07:002016-06-28T09:29:40.665-07:00about to make the crossing this July - provisionin...about to make the crossing this July - provisioning the boat!Captain Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691524441474754337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-66004189710922428662016-01-26T20:09:35.949-08:002016-01-26T20:09:35.949-08:00Thank you! It's all been good advice I'll ...Thank you! It's all been good advice I'll let you know how the trip goes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-25688151955714907622016-01-25T13:22:19.455-08:002016-01-25T13:22:19.455-08:00the short answer is to avoid the winter month, whe...the short answer is to avoid the winter month, when we get the big northwest storms<br /><br />If you're wanting the safest weather, go with sometime between May and September -<br />make sure to check the marine forecast before you go, so you know swell size and wind speed forecast for your window of time on the water -<br /><br />Have fun!Captain Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691524441474754337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-49473658610404774272016-01-25T07:26:46.293-08:002016-01-25T07:26:46.293-08:00What would you suggest for a good time to go to Ca...What would you suggest for a good time to go to Catalina. What months have the safest weather?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-55444025082872216032014-11-14T13:32:42.410-08:002014-11-14T13:32:42.410-08:00glad to hear it Dave,
Fair winds!glad to hear it Dave,<br /><br />Fair winds!Captain Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691524441474754337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-76214449068289611292014-11-05T18:08:32.555-08:002014-11-05T18:08:32.555-08:00great info. just did the trip and your numbers wer...great info. just did the trip and your numbers were good guidelines for the journey -<br /><br />appreciate it!<br /><br />DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-42853797293243117132014-10-13T16:59:22.937-07:002014-10-13T16:59:22.937-07:00good to hear Susan,
Fair winds!good to hear Susan,<br /><br />Fair winds!Captain Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691524441474754337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-69723957691772575822014-10-13T16:41:19.835-07:002014-10-13T16:41:19.835-07:00Thanks for this great information it will be used ...Thanks for this great information it will be used soonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-9733198278663726032014-10-03T15:51:29.988-07:002014-10-03T15:51:29.988-07:00great! glad the info was helpful. Hoomi I look for...great! glad the info was helpful. Hoomi I look forward to seeing that book on the shelves one day.Captain Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691524441474754337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-64856908372659460312014-01-15T12:09:29.478-08:002014-01-15T12:09:29.478-08:00Great information for a story I've been workin...Great information for a story I've been working on. Thank you!Hoomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02973191696885626922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362733555706255059.post-87236016483500894362013-08-27T07:22:05.000-07:002013-08-27T07:22:05.000-07:00Good Morning Captain,
I found your sailing chart ...Good Morning Captain,<br /><br />I found your sailing chart showing the miles and time between Avalon and Dana Point, Oceanside, etc very interesting. jesse drummondnoreply@blogger.com