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Sailing and Anchoring in Newport Beach (March 2020)
8 March 2020 · 15 min · 1K views · Newport Beach
What this video covers
Mark and his crew, Eddie, motor 25 miles from their slip to Newport Beach, California, for an overnight trip in March 2020. With light winds forecast at less than 10 knots, the pair prepares to sail but relies primarily on the engine for the three-and-a-half-hour transit. During the passage, they pass the Long Beach breakwater and sight a gray whale near the entrance to the harbor.6:18 Upon arrival at Newport Beach, they anchor near Lido Island in shallow water, deploying 75 feet of chain.8:12 The crew experiences a minor mechanical issue when their dinghy runs out of fuel, forcing them to row back to the boat.11:22 The following morning, they retrieve the anchor and return to their home port, noting that the knot meter requires cleaning to restore functionality.14:39
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