Catalina Crew (2026)

13/06/2026

Somewhere Between California & Catalina

With El Niño conditions warming ocean waters and bringing changes to marine ecosystems, shark sightings along the Southern California coast are becoming increasingly common. Catalina Island has long been associated with sharks, serving as an important habitat and seasonal gathering area for several species due to its rich marine environment and abundance of prey.
The crossing itself offers plenty of opportunities for wildlife encounters. It’s approximately 40 miles from Marina del Rey to Avalon and about 29 miles from Marina del Rey to Two Harbors. Dolphins accompany us on almost every crossing, whales make occasional appearances, and we’ve witnessed spectacular tuna boils erupting on the surface. We’ve also encountered sea lions, mola mola (ocean sunfish), sea turtles, flying fish, and, on a few memorable occasions, sharks cruising through the channel.

Over the years, we’ve spotted a few sharks during our crossings to Catalina, reminding us just how wild and vibrant the waters of the Santa Monica Bay and Catalina Channel can be!

What’s the most memorable marine life encounter you’ve had on the way to Catalina? Share your story below! 🦈🌊⛵️

Catalina Crew | Live to Tel the tale

12/06/2026

The Inspirational Captain at Helm of M/Y MAVERICK

Success in yachting is often measured in the size of the boat.

Captain Guy measures it differently.

After years in the industry, countless challenges, and a career built through hard work and perseverance, he’s now living a dream most captains never get the chance to experience.

As Captain of Lt. Pete Maverick Mitchell, a 44-meter Cantiere delle Marche Flexplorer, Guy has already logged more than 33,000 nautical miles in just under two years as part of a seven-year journey around the world.

But this story isn’t really about the miles.

It’s about the people.

One of the most emotional moments of the voyage came when Guy brought Maverick up the Thames River and under London’s iconic Tower Bridge, a lifelong dream achieved with his entire family watching from shore.

It’s a moment decades in the making.

And it’s just one chapter in a much bigger story.

The family behind Maverick is circumnavigating the globe with a mission that extends far beyond adventure. They’re traveling the world with their son to raise awareness for Down syndrome and to show that he is no different than anyone else.

Together, they’re proving that barriers exist to be challenged, dreams exist to be pursued, and the world belongs to everyone.

This is one of the most inspiring stories in yachting today.

Full episode now on YouTube.

Catalina Crew | Live to Tell the Tale

10/06/2026

Four MTUs. Four Shafts. No Thrusters.

Check out the massive engine room on this 125-foot oilfield crew boat. Built in Louisiana in 1988, this vessel is capable of transporting up to 70 passengers offshore to oil and gas platforms.

Down below, the engine room is powered by four MTU diesel engines, turning four shafts and four propellers. There are no thrusters and no stabilizers, just horsepower, experience, and a crew that knows how to handle the sea.

Built for endurance, this vessel can remain offshore for weeks at a time. A typical crew consists of five people: three deckhands and engineers, along with two captains rotating 12-hour watches around the clock.

This is how America gets its energy. Every day, men and women head offshore to support oil and gas production in the Gulf and off the coast of California, working long hours in demanding conditions to keep the country running.

Catalina Crew | Live to Tell the Tale

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