I'd suggest getting a cruising guide for the area and reading it first.

As I recall you want to stay sufficiently offshore when you get in the area
of El Segundo/Redondo Beach because there are pipelines that go
significantly offshore. I don't have the chart in front of me so I can't
provide you with specifics, but you want to be careful to avoid these. Also,
I believe there are mooring cans that you need to keep an eye out for. It's
been a while since I've traversed that section of the coast but I presume
this is still the case.

As has been suggested, your best bet is probably to go from Dana Point to
Long Beach or San Pedro, and then from there to MDR.

--Alan Gomes

"Mick Davies" wrote in message
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Advice would be greatly appreciated before I do something foolhardy. Any
words of warning regarding time of year and weather? This would be
undertaken on a Ranger 26', preferably staying within sight of the coast.

Thanks,

Mick