Pre-launch Activities & Sailing Trials
(April – July 2016)
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Two miles off the Newport jetty, the Double X crew pauses to watch a whale dive, while fellow whale watchers capture this photo. Newport Beach, Calif., July 5, 2016.
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The Double X looking majestic as she takes part in one of the many sailing trials in preparation of the long voyage to the South Seas. Newport Beach, Calif., May 29, 2016.
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Els keeps a watchful eye on the taut sail just above the powerful boom of the Double X during a sailing trial. Catalina Island, Calif., May 29, 2016.
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A sunset lights up the horizon during a pre-launch sailing trial. Channel Islands, Calif., May 29, 2016.
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Captain Bob steers the Double X during a sailing trial to Catalina Island, Calif., May 29, 2016.
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On the deck of the Double X as we test the seaworthiness of the vessel during a sailing trial from Newport Beach to Catalina Island, Calif., April 22, 2016.
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Just two of the hundreds of dolphins swimming around the Double X during a sail from Newport Beach to Catalina Island, Calif. It’s not easy to catch them on camera because they're so fast. April 22, 2016.
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Sitting in the main salon, preparing to take my morning Double X supplement after a particularly rough night withstanding gale force winds while moored off Catalina Island, Calif., April 23, 2016,
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Lisa and I scout out an area on the Marin Headlands for the best vantage point to view the Double X when she passes underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. July 13, 2016. Photo: E. Nungaray
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