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Exploring Sea at Cabrillo Harbor on Catalina Island and Meeting Emerald Steel

21 September 2020 · 13 min · 4K views · Cabrillo Harbor, Catalina Island

What this video covers

Triteia anchors at Little Gibraltar in Cabrillo Harbor on Catalina Island, experiencing significant rolling despite protection from prevailing northwesterly winds.0:48 Although the anchorage remains sheltered from 10-knot winds, the swell creates constant, active boat movement.8:11 The vessel’s anchor holds securely overnight, with the tracker showing negligible drift.1:54 The crew spends the day snorkeling and diving in shallow waters near the anchorage with friends aboard the vessel SP Flourian.2:24 During the stay, the crew meets the owners of the steel-hulled cruising boat Emerald Steel, which is also anchored in the harbor.6:25 The crew plans to sail to the Isthmus the following day to meet additional guests for the return trip.8:40

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