I have a small 11' inflatable boat with a 15hp outboard. Is it relatively safe to cross the channel to Catalina? I hear swimmers and kayakers do it so figure I'd be safer in an inflatable.
Also, same question with Santa Cruz island. I hear the crossing to catalina is calmer?
I was thinking about boating to catalina, camping for the night and heading back the next day because the winds pick up in the afternoons.
Any suggestions? I have a marine radio, gps and horn but have never been very far offshore. I ran up and down the breakwater at San Pedro but that's the furthest I've been out in my boat. Thanks.
Also, same question with Santa Cruz island. I hear the crossing to catalina is calmer?
I was thinking about boating to catalina, camping for the night and heading back the next day because the winds pick up in the afternoons.
Any suggestions? I have a marine radio, gps and horn but have never been very far offshore. I ran up and down the breakwater at San Pedro but that's the furthest I've been out in my boat. Thanks.