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Spotlight on Southern Cal Cruising

By Andy Turpin | May 11, 2011 | The Left Coast |

Although we’ve sailed along parts of the Southern California coast more times than we can count, we don’t claim to be experts on all aspects of cruising there. So we’re asking you, our loyal readers, to share your tips and insights on exploring both the Channel Islands and the Southern California coast — especially if you’ve chartered a boat to do so.

Not everyone can get away to cruise the world, but there are plenty of grand adventures to be had right here, along the California coast.

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In an upcoming edition we plan to run a special World of Chartering article on summer sailing in SoCal which will include both our own suggestions and those of our readers. As an incentive for helping us out, several contributors will be selected randomly to receive some official Latitude 38 gear!

Naturally, we’d love to see some of your favorite photos shot in Southern California sailing destinations. And if you’ve chartered a boat anywhere along the SoCal coast, we’d love to hear your suggestions for a memorable, trouble-free cruise. Please email us here.

Catalina Island’s Avalon Harbor is the favorite anchorage of many Southern Cal boaters. But those who relish quiet and solitude would be wise to avoid it.

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