[quote=DamonLinkous]If you guys end up making one of these trips please be sure and take pictures so you can give a report!
Back in the 1990's and early 2000's there were a couple of good dudes named Bill Mattson and Gary Friesen who kind of pioneered the beachcat crossing to the Channel Islands and camping protocols.
Safety of course is a huge issue in the Pacific Ocean, or any open water, but especially the Pacific off Southern California both because of the water temperature and heavy shipping traffic.
I think there are more, but here are two stories about crossings, one by Bill and one by Gary. Hopefully they will inspire you or make you think twice, whatever is appropriate.
Crossing the Santa Barbara Channel on a Mystere 6.0
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Anacapa Island
A Bonus Trip to Close the Season
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