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Sailing Solo to White Cove, Catalina Island (March 2023)
6 March 2023 · 18 min · 824 views · White Cove, Catalina Island
What this video covers
A solo sailor conducts a sea trial to White Cove, Catalina Island, following a warranty repair on the boat's V-drive seals and a fuel system overhaul.0:07 The engine maintenance addressed a 100% obstruction in the fuel pickup valve and included professional diesel polishing to remove sediment caused by condensation.1:06 During the transit from San Pedro, the sailor navigates the shipping lanes, monitoring AIS for traffic including the 184-meter tanker *Corpus Christi* and the 316-meter *One Confidence*.1:57 After sighting several whales, the sailor sails under main and staysail before anchoring in 63 feet of water at White Cove.5:55 The trip serves as a test for a newly installed Lofrans Tigris windlass, which features an above-deck motor design that prevents chain castling.13:30 The windlass retrieves the anchor at twice the speed of the previous Lighthouse 1501 model.15:21 The return passage to Angel's Gate involves maneuvering around the 183-meter tanker *Overseas Martinez* and its accompanying tugs to avoid rain squalls near Long Beach.18:02
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