Sailing Solé

Sailing and coastal cruising out of Long Beach, CA. I want to show you what there is to offer locally and share what I have learned about sailing a 30 foot Catalina sloop.

Long Beach, United States· Sep 2026

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NEW 2026 BOAT AUCTION - END OF SUMMERA 1978 Catalina 38 sells for $500 at the Long Beach boat auction in late summer 2026.Sep 13, 2026 · Long Beach, United States

PublishedSep 13, 2026

Duration21:05

Views101K

LocationLong Beach, United States

SUMMER 2026 - BOAT AUCTION Announcement (NEW)Impounded vessels at Alamitos Bay Marina and Shoreline Marina are auctioned following unpaid slip fees and liens.Aug 16, 2026 · Long Beach, United States

PublishedAug 16, 2026

Duration15:44

Views18K

LocationLong Beach, United States

Making a NEW BIMINI Frame & NEW DINGHY TEST DRIVE | Catalina 30A Catalina 30 owner modifies a bimini frame for solar panels and tests a new dinghy's performance.Jun 7, 2026 · Long Beach

PublishedJun 7, 2026

Duration19:28

Views2K

LocationLong Beach

I KILLED MY DINGHY & MADE BAD CHOICESRemoving a bimini frame significantly improves solar panel efficiency by eliminating shading on a Catalina 30.May 31, 2026 · Long Beach

PublishedMay 31, 2026

Duration21:32

Views2K

LocationLong Beach

Learn PredictWind in 8 MinutesComparing PredictWind's PWG, PWE, ECMWF, and GFS models reveals whether conditions are stable or unpredictable.May 18, 2026 · Long Beach

PublishedMay 18, 2026

Duration8:57

Views2K

LocationLong Beach

WINDLASS FIX & SOLAR PANEL UPGRADE | DIY BOAT WORK A broken wire in a duplex cable caused windlass failure, which was resolved by using a spare.May 3, 2026

PublishedMay 3, 2026

Duration15:12

Views2K

I SAILED "TO" ENSENADA on an ISLANDER FREEPORT 41' - EP97Overnight San Pedro–Ensenada passage on an Islander Freeport 41 with detailed coastal waypoints and harbor entry notes.Apr 19, 2026 · off the coast of Southern California, near San Clemente Island

PublishedApr 19, 2026

Duration22:19

Views4K

Locationoff the coast of Southern California, near San Clemente Island

SOMETHING ALWAYS GOES WRONG ON A SAILBOAT!A windlass switch failure at Cat Harbor forces Andy onto a mooring ball for the entire weekend.Mar 29, 2026 · Cat Harbor (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area

PublishedMar 29, 2026

Duration15:57

Views3K

LocationCat Harbor (Catalina Island) State Marine Conservation Area

THE WORST THING ON A SAILBOAT IS A...A schedule forces an Eastwind 24 to abort a San Pedro Channel overnight passage in 27-knot winds.Mar 22, 2026

PublishedMar 22, 2026

Duration12:55

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PREPARING TO LEAVE | Catalina 30 Boat WorkA Catalina 30 owner replaces a masthead anemometer and performs an engine oil change before cruising.Mar 8, 2026 · Long Beach

PublishedMar 8, 2026

Duration13:08

Views2K

LocationLong Beach

🛑 CHANNEL UPDATE! 🛑A Catalina 30 owner details essential maintenance projects, including anemometer replacement and engine hose repair, before cruising.Mar 1, 2026 · Long Beach, California

PublishedMar 1, 2026

Duration12:04

Views2K

LocationLong Beach, California

🔥2026 BOAT AUCTION ⛵️BUY CHEAP BOATS! A J-Boat sells for $6,600 and a Catalina Yachts 36 goes for $525 at the 2026 Long Beach Marine Bureau Boat Auction.Jan 25, 2026 · Long Beach

PublishedJan 25, 2026

Duration36:41

Views107K

LocationLong Beach

INSIDER’S GUIDE to the Long Beach Boat Auction 🚤 | How to Score a Sailboat for CheapResearching tax liens and setting a strict maximum budget are essential for navigating the Long Beach boat auction.Jan 18, 2026 · Long Beach

PublishedJan 18, 2026

Duration17:35

Views19K

LocationLong Beach

🔴 2026 SNEAK PEEK! BOAT AUCTION Announcement! BUY CHEAP BOATSThe Long Beach boat auction takes place January 24, 2026, featuring various impounded sailboats and powerboats.Dec 21, 2025 · Long Beach, California

PublishedDec 21, 2025

Duration22:18

Views39K

LocationLong Beach, California

🔥 Boat-Style Power Upgrade… in My RV?! LiTime Lithium FULL InstallInstalling a lithium battery, inverter, and solar system in an RV follows the same principles as marine.Dec 7, 2025

PublishedDec 7, 2025

Duration20:18

Views1K

7 BLACK FRIDAY deals with DISCOUNT CODESA Catalina 30 sailor reviews seven Black Friday deals with discount codes, from lithium batteries to a portable air conditioner.Nov 23, 2025 · Long Beach

PublishedNov 23, 2025

Duration18:12

Views1K

LocationLong Beach

NEVER GO TO AVALON WITHOUT DOING THIS!A DC-to-DC charger wired with 10-gauge instead of 6-gauge cable killed the chartplotter and autopilot mid-passage.Nov 16, 2025 · Avalon

PublishedNov 16, 2025

Duration23:15

Views3K

LocationAvalon

I SOLO SAILED to THE ISTHMUSA DIY dog bone system using a soft shackle and stainless rings simplifies reefing on a Catalina 30.Nov 9, 2025 · Isthmus of Catalina Island

PublishedNov 9, 2025

Duration23:05

Views3K

LocationIsthmus of Catalina Island

I WENT TO MEXICO TO DELIVER A BENETEAU 56A delivery crew navigates a Beneteau First 456 from Ensenada to San Pedro using radar and FLIR.Nov 2, 2025 · Ensenada

PublishedNov 2, 2025

Duration19:25

Views4K

LocationEnsenada

WE WENT TO THE ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW - 2025! | EP84The Annapolis Boat Show features industry exhibits, creator meetups, and social events for the cruising community.Oct 19, 2025 · Annapolis, Maryland

PublishedOct 19, 2025

Duration13:48

Views3K

LocationAnnapolis, Maryland

SAILING & FISHING from CATALINA to LB | GOOD WIND & SWELL | EP83 A Catalina Yachts 30 crew hand-steers through 15-knot winds after the autopilot fails during a coastal passage.Sep 21, 2025 · Santa Catalina Island

PublishedSep 21, 2025

Duration13:15

Views3K

LocationSanta Catalina Island

SAILING to Avalon & DENIED! | Anchoring in 120 FEET!The crew anchors Solé in 120 feet of water off Catalina Island after being denied a mooring.Sep 7, 2025

PublishedSep 7, 2025

Duration13:41

Views23K

🥶DIY BOAT ICEBOX to FRIDGE Conversion | STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION Installing a custom refrigeration kit on Solé requires careful routing of refrigerant lines and monitoring for electromagnetic interference.Aug 17, 2025

PublishedAug 17, 2025

Duration30:19

Views5K

🔥 HAWAII TO CALIFORNIA - PRE TRIP INFOA crew prepares for a 2,300-nautical-mile passage from Hawaii to California aboard a Valiant 40 sailboat.Jun 29, 2025

PublishedJun 29, 2025

Duration13:50

Views4K

🛑 © 2025 BOAT AUCTION! BUY CHEAP SAILBOATS & POWER BOATS!At Long Beach Marina's 2025 auction, an Ericson 27 sells for $1,475 and a Catalina 30 for $500.Jun 15, 2025

PublishedJun 15, 2025

Duration26:12

Views774K

🔥 SOLO SAILING to WHITES LANDING, CATALINA ISLAND - EP78A solo sailor navigates 25-knot winds and beam seas while reefing the mainsail aboard Solé to Catalina.Jun 1, 2025

PublishedJun 1, 2025

Duration32:40

Views6K

🔴 SNEAK PEEK! - 2025 BOAT AUCTION Announcement! - CHEAP BOATS EP77The 2025 Long Beach boat auction takes place June 14 at Alamitos Bay Marina starting at 9 a.m.May 18, 2025

PublishedMay 18, 2025

Duration17:01

Views81K

"BORROWING" GOLF CARTS and SAILING to STANIEL CAY BAHAMASAndy and Misty sail Solé 300 nautical miles through the Bahamas, finishing at the Atlantis marina.May 2, 2025

PublishedMay 2, 2025

Duration14:21

Views867

DIVING PABLO ESCOBAR'S DRUG PLANE CRASH | Sailing the Bahamas PART 2A 51-foot Neal trimaran navigates shallow Bahamian waters while the owner receives professional instruction on vessel systems.Apr 13, 2025

PublishedApr 13, 2025

Duration19:55

Views1K

SAILING TO BIMINI BAHAMAS & NEEL 51 Trimaran Walk ThruA crew navigates a 2020 Neel 51 trimaran from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas despite AIS failure.Mar 30, 2025

PublishedMar 30, 2025

Duration17:22

Views4K

MISSION FAIL! Sometimes Plans DON'T GO as PLANNED!A solo sailor aborts a Catalina passage and anchors at Island White after experiencing electrical system issues.Mar 23, 2025

PublishedMar 23, 2025

Duration18:06

Views2K

New MINI Lithium Batteries! How To Wire PARALLEL & SERIESWiring two 100-amp-hour Watt Cycle batteries in series creates a 24-volt, 100-amp-hour power bank.Mar 16, 2025

PublishedMar 16, 2025

Duration13:11

Views2K

CATALINA 30 DIY PROJECTS! Hot Water Heater - DC to DC Charger and MOREInstalling a Whale Marine hot water heater on a Catalina 30 requires extensive galley plumbing and reinforcement.Feb 22, 2025

PublishedFeb 22, 2025

Duration16:51

Views2K

CROSSING THE SEA OF CORTEZ - Final ChapterA 294-nautical-mile passage across the Sea of Cortez requires motor-sailing to avoid a gale and high-seas warning.Feb 9, 2025

PublishedFeb 9, 2025

Duration21:52

Views2K

SAILING TO CABO SAN LUCAS - WHALE ENCOUNTER - Chapter 4The crew of Solé replaced a faulty VHF antenna in Cabo San Lucas using a mousing line technique.Jan 26, 2025

PublishedJan 26, 2025

Duration24:46

Views2K

FINDING A HIDDEN VILLAGE in Bahia Santa Maria - Chapter 3The crew of *Killdragger* navigates 246 nautical miles down the Baja coast despite failing radar and AIS equipment.Jan 13, 2025

PublishedJan 13, 2025

Duration19:37

Views2K

TROUBLE AT SEA IN MEXICO -Isla de Cedros to Bahia Tortugas- Chapter 2The crew of Solé clears a fouled propeller and navigates dense fishing gear while sailing to Bahia Tortugas.Jan 5, 2025

PublishedJan 5, 2025

Duration25:16

Views6K

OFFSHORE SAILING- Ensenada to Isla de Cedros -Chapter 1The crew sails 261 nautical miles from Ensenada to Isla de Cedros using a Hydrovane wind vane.Dec 29, 2024

PublishedDec 29, 2024

Duration33:34

Views10K

SMALL BOATS AUCTION 2024 - Dinghy, SUP's, KayaksAn auction of small watercraft including Zodiac and Hobie models features winning bids as low as $1.Dec 22, 2024

PublishedDec 22, 2024

Duration15:47

Views9K

2024 WINTER BOAT AUCTION - Where to BUY SUPER CHEAP SAILBOATS & POWER BOATSA public boat auction offers neglected sailboats and powerboats for minimum starting bids of $500.Dec 15, 2024

PublishedDec 15, 2024

Duration20:34

Views292K

The BOAT AUCTION is BACK!!! 2024 Winter AnnouncementThe Long Beach Marina winter boat auction takes place December 7, 2024, with bidding starting at 9 a.m.Dec 4, 2024

PublishedDec 4, 2024

Duration8:56

Views3K

BIG TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT & 10+ GADGETS I'm BRINGINGA sailor prepares for a two-week offshore passage to Cabo San Lucas with satellite communication and safety gear.Nov 24, 2024

PublishedNov 24, 2024

Duration14:26

Views1K

HOW TO tune my SAILBOAT RIGGING | Catalina 30 BOAT WORKA Catalina 30 owner centers a one-inch off-plumb mast using a Loos PT2 gauge and a halyard-hoisted tape measure.Nov 10, 2024 · Long Beach, California

PublishedNov 10, 2024

Duration18:41

Views6K

LocationLong Beach, California

14 New BOAT PROJECTS | WHY I'm doing them & COSTA Catalina 30 owner details 14 upcoming DIY upgrades, including a rudder sensor and Victron battery monitor.Nov 3, 2024

PublishedNov 3, 2024

Duration21:23

Views3K

SUPER ROLLY ANCHORAGE & a GREAT HIKE to UPPER BALLASTA Danforth stern anchor stabilized a 38-ft sailboat during heavy rolling at Little Fisherman’s Cove, Catalina Island.Oct 27, 2024

PublishedOct 27, 2024

Duration22:07

Views2K

SOLO SAILING HOME from LITTLE FISHERMANS COVE on a CATALINA 30A Catalina 30 owner navigates a close tanker encounter and autopilot failures while sailing to Long Beach.Oct 6, 2024

PublishedOct 6, 2024

Duration11:29

Views8K

Solo BOW & STERN Anchoring at Little Fishermans CoveA Catalina 30 sailor executes a bow-and-stern anchoring maneuver at Little Fisherman’s Cove using a Mantus anchor.Sep 29, 2024

PublishedSep 29, 2024

Duration14:56

Views2K

HOLDING TANK MISHAP! Misty's FIRST PASSAGE homeA breather valve failure causes a holding tank overflow on Solé during a return passage from Catalina.Sep 8, 2024

PublishedSep 8, 2024

Duration12:44

Views2K

REEFED for HER PLEASURE! Misty's FIRST Passage & KeeldraggerPaloozaThe crew of Solé reefs the mainsail and secures a mooring in Descanso Bay for a weekend.Aug 25, 2024

PublishedAug 25, 2024

Duration16:52

Views2K

DIY WINDLASS SEA TRIAL | CATALINA 30 SAILBOATAndy installs and tests a new windlass on his Catalina 30, Solé, at Island White.Aug 18, 2024

PublishedAug 18, 2024

Duration12:36

Views1K

53 - DIY WINDLASS INSTALLATION CATALINA 30 | EBAY ITALWINCHInstalling an Italwinch windlass on a Catalina 30 requires routing heavy-gauge cable and ensuring proper anchor stop clearance.Aug 4, 2024

PublishedAug 4, 2024

Duration18:35

Views4K

EP52 - Sailing FLORIDA to VIRGINIA Part 2 | 854nm on the EAST COASTThe crew of the 38-ft sailboat *Validated* navigates the Atlantic coast and Potomac River to reach Quantico.Jul 28, 2024

PublishedJul 28, 2024

Duration26:08

Views2K

EP51 - Sailing 854nm of EAST COAST from FLORIDA to VIRGINIAThe crew of *Validated* diverts to Beaufort Inlet to avoid an incoming low-pressure system during a coastal passage.Jul 14, 2024

PublishedJul 14, 2024

Duration22:17

Views3K

EP50 - NEW 2024 SUMMER BOAT AUCTION - CHEAP SAILBOATS!Potential buyers at a Long Beach boat auction must account for outstanding tax liens before bidding.Jun 30, 2024

PublishedJun 30, 2024

Duration1:06:00

Views240K

EP49 - DIY WINDLASS INSTALL & EAST COAST ANNOUNCEMENTAndy installs a windlass on Solé and prepares for a 700-mile offshore passage on an Island Packet 42.Jun 23, 2024

PublishedJun 23, 2024

Duration16:46

Views2K

EP48 - BOAT AUCTION 2024 - ANNOUNCEMENT & SNEAK PEAK!!!The City of Long Beach hosts a public boat auction on June 29, 2024, at 9 a.m.Jun 16, 2024

PublishedJun 16, 2024

Duration15:40

Views31K

EP47 - California’s Hidden Beach on Santa Cruz Island!The crew sails 190 miles from San Pedro to Santa Cruz Island and Catalina Island via *Solé*.Jun 2, 2024

PublishedJun 2, 2024

Duration21:27

Views2K

EP46 - SAILING to SANTA BARBARA ISLAND | WHALES & BOAT DRAMA 😂A crew troubleshooting bilge water and a clogged pump while sailing from San Pedro to Santa Barbara Island.May 25, 2024

PublishedMay 25, 2024

Duration21:18

Views2K

EP45 - WILL THE ROCKER STOPPER WORK? | SpaceX LaunchA Catalina 30 tests Davis rocker stoppers at White Cove before transiting to Long Beach, California.May 5, 2024

PublishedMay 5, 2024

Duration17:01

Views5K

EP44 - Going up the MAST & Solo Sailing to White CoveAndy repairs a detached lazy jack block on Solé before motoring to White Cove, Santa Catalina Island.Apr 28, 2024

PublishedApr 28, 2024

Duration16:59

Views1K

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