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EP25 - SAILING back to LONG BEACH | a WEEKEND at WHITE COVE
6 August 2023 · 16 min · 2K views
What this video covers
The crew of Solé sailed to White Cove on Santa Catalina Island to attend a social gathering known as Killdraggerpalooza.0:19 During the weekend, participants snorkeled near Long Point, where they removed discarded fishing line from the reef, and engaged in a boat-to-boat poker run.2:45 The fleet included a Formosa 51 and a Beneteau 46.7:14 Upon departure, the crew faced gusty conditions but opted against reefing the mainsail because the stack pack lacked rigged reef lines.10:43 The return passage to Long Beach covered approximately 25 nautical miles. The crew motor-sailed the initial hour, enjoyed several hours of sailing with full canvas, and finished the final leg under power as the wind died near the coast.15:15 Throughout the transit, the crew monitored VHF channel 16, which carried reports of a 30-foot Catalina taking on water near San Diego and other Coast Guard distress traffic.14:29 The trip concluded with a successful arrival at Queens Gate in Long Beach.14:59
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