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Enjoying a lunch hook at Crane Point on Catalina Island with the crew of The Black Lotus
28 September 2020 · 15 min · 13K views · Crane Point, Catalina Island
What this video covers
Triteia departs Cabrillo Harbor at Little Gibraltar, Catalina Island, after a morning visit with friends.1:01 The crew motors to the fuel dock at Two Harbors to collect guests from the vessel The Black Lotus.8:54 They anchor in 56 feet of water near a quarry, deploying a short scope for a lunch stop.9:10 The area features dense kelp beds and significant underwater visibility, attracting numerous dive boats.9:20 While snorkeling, the crew encounters localized warm water vents despite colder ambient temperatures near the shore.13:02 The crew observes rockfall along the cliffside near the anchorage.9:44 Before departing for the return passage to Los Angeles, the crew prepares for 10 to 12 knots of wind by planning to reef the mainsail.13:49 The objective is to achieve a fast sail home without relying on the engine.13:56
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