Do you know anything about the normal summer wind direction between San
Diego and Catalina? I've heard it's on the nose the whole way there.
I've also heard that one option is to head west from San Diego then to
tack and head for Catalina. If the latter is the only way to sail from
San Diego to Catalina, how far out west before tacking for Catalina? If
it's more sailing than motoring, I would rather harbor hop up the coast
(Mission Bay, Oceanside, Dana Point) before heading to Catalina.

Got any info to share on this topic?

Thanks,

Bryan