The race will start just South of Avalon bay in Lovers Cove, Heading East towards Dana point harbor (37.25 miles).  There is a Red Bell Buoy at the mouth of the Harbor, Make a left hand turn around the buoy and head North west towards the back end of the Harbor along the outside channel (1.25 miles).   Boats in the harbor have right of way. The finish will be at the end of the Youth Facility Dock just off of Baby Beach.