Redondo Beach was our last stop in the US. We anchored at King’s harbor — no guest slip here was big enough to accommodate Gray Matter. Harbor patrols here are also the fire department, observing an impressive 24/7 schedule even during Christmas — very professional and friendly staffs. After doing some shopping and catching up with friends and family. we left at noon today for Ensenada, Mexico. We plan to run overnight and arrive Ensenada tomorrow morning.

We anticipated rough seas as small craft advisory was on.  It turned out to be no drama. We do have some big swells rolling from NW, but GrayMatter handles them no problem. It is going to be a nice ride to Mexico.

Dinghy fully-loaded with grocery


Crossing Port of Long Beach, the busiest port in the world.

Sunset to the west over Santa Catalina Islands

Moonrise to the east over Long Beach

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