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A Chill Solo Cruise to Two Harbors, Catalina Island (April 2023)
11 April 2023 · 14 min · 898 views · Two Harbors, Catalina Island
What this video covers
Mark departs White Cove, Catalina Island, at 8 a.m. aboard his sailboat, intending to cruise to Two Harbors.1:32 During the anchor retrieval, the windlass breaker trips, requiring a manual reset.0:41 Upon arrival at the Isthmus, wind speeds reach 20 knots apparent, complicating a solo mooring pickup.3:34 Mark requests a standby assist from the Harbour Patrol but completes the manoeuvre on his second attempt without physical intervention.5:31 He secures the boat on the high east side of the mooring field.6:09 While at Two Harbors, Mark experiences engine trouble with his dinghy outboard, which sputters and fails to maintain power despite checking the fuel vent and line.7:00 He dines at the local restaurant with the crews of SV La Rida and SV Pegasus.10:41 Before departing the next morning, he monitors a small craft advisory and gale warning.11:02 He motor-sails back toward San Pedro, California, using a reefed main to stabilise the boat against west-northwest swells.12:28 He drops the sail before reaching Angel’s Gate and motors into his slip.14:12
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