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[Ep 12] Sailing Catalina to San Diego | Smooth Seas & a Sneaky Surprise
8 June 2025 · 19 min · 1K views · San Diego
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Cosmo completes a 14-hour passage from Catalina to San Diego, anchoring in the 72-hour Mariner’s Basin in Mission Bay.▶ 8:31 Despite the calm arrival, the bilge water alarm triggers in the V-berth, confirming a recurring saltwater leak suspected to originate from the anchor locker.▶ 12:35 The owners plan to reinforce the anchor locker and seal deck joints, specifically at the toe rail, to resolve the issue.▶ 13:25 After departing Mission Bay, the vessel navigates past Point Loma to reach La Playa Cove at Shelter Island, a weekend-only anchorage with 19-foot depths.▶ 18:15 The crew utilises local knowledge to alternate between these two San Diego anchorages, which offer significantly calmer conditions than their previous stops in Santa Barbara and Catalina.▶ 16:25 The passage highlights the transition from high-stress, rolly anchorages to protected harbours, allowing for maintenance and social time. Consistent monitoring of bilge alarms and anchor locker integrity remains essential for identifying persistent water ingress in the V-berth.
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