Sailing Solévideo
EP33 - SAILING SoCal: CATALINA to SAN DIEGO and BACK in 24 Hrs!
4 December 2023 · 18 min · 1K views
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Solé, including Andy, Misty, Mark, and David, completes a 24-hour round-trip passage from Santa Catalina Island to San Diego and back. During the overnight transit, the crew maintains two-hour watch shifts, utilising the mainsail and engine to maintain speeds between 5.5 and 6 knots.1:55 Due to an incoming weather system, the crew diverts from their original San Diego destination to anchor in Mission Bay for reconnaissance.7:19 They navigate the Mission Bay jetty, noting the public beach and shallow areas marked by buoys, before departing for the return leg to Avalon.9:52 The return trip involves light winds and heavy motoring until a cross breeze allows for the use of the genoa.14:02 The crew emphasises the necessity of wearing personal flotation devices and remaining clipped into the boat during night watches.3:37 The passage concludes with a return to Avalon, where the crew goes ashore before encountering sporty, white-cap conditions upon departure.17:27
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