Boating to Catalina Ca

[Godfirst]

Hi looking to plan a trip when its warms up, any Iboaters know the ends and outs going there for the first time, did some research but need more information.

Thanks

 

[MRS]

Re: Boating to Catalina Ca

What are you going over in and where are you luanching from?

 

[Godfirst]

Re: Boating to Catalina Ca

Hi thanks for the response I was thinking san pedro I live in Redlands and going in the spring I like to prepare any info would be appreciated since the first time..

 

[Godfirst]

Re: Boating to Catalina Ca

I have a cruiser yachts euro cuddy 26 footer

Hi thanks for the response I was thinking san pedro I live in Redlands and going in the spring I like to prepare any info would be appreciated since the first time..

 

[redone4x4]

Re: Boating to Catalina Ca

QC is a moderator on here out of SoCal. I know hes done it a few times with his 25' open bow I believe. pretty much depends on the weather, size of boat, and experience. I have done it several times on a 42' powerboat out of newport. Its an excellent get-a-way once you get acquainted with it.

 

[CheapboatKev]

Re: Boating to Catalina Ca

Pedro (my old home town) is a good place as any to launch.
The winds in the channel whip up something fierce in the afternoon..
Maybe you can follow in the wake of the Catalina Express? lol...kinda?

 

[QC]

Re: Boating to Catalina Ca

Yeah, I've been over a lot. A few times on small boats, mine included, and a bunch on charters and larger friend's boats. Last trip was on a 32 footer in September. First thread link below. That trip you could've gone over in a 14 ft. tinny . . . It's definitely not about what you could do, it's all about what you should do . . . The Catalina Channel needs mega RESPECT.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=441252

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=346764

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=190244

 

[vinniely]

Re: Boating to Catalina Ca

Hi QC, I've been over there on my 2001 Bayliner Capri 195 21f but im sold thay baby already, now i got 99 Maxum 2300 SR 5.0L V8 i love to head out there again so let me know... A few times on my dad 2005 Bayliner 245 CIERRA CRUISER im from san diego 92126 but i'll tow her to DaNa Point or Long Beach

 

[Godfirst]

Re: Boating to Catalina Ca

Vinniely Plan on going over there when it warms up for the frist time would be cool to go over with another boater for saftey... I live in the Inland empire so whatever harbor that is the best close is fine let me know private message me or lets talk take care

 

[Godfirst]

Re: Boating to Catalina Ca

probably early spring would be good