Sailing Solévideo
REEFED for HER PLEASURE! Misty's FIRST Passage & KeeldraggerPalooza
25 August 2024 · 16 min · 2K views
What this video covers
The crew of Solé motors from Long Beach to Avalon on Santa Catalina Island for a weekend gathering.0:55 During the passage, the crew maintains a speed of 3.5 to 4.5 knots in 13 to 15 knots of apparent wind.5:19 To minimize heeling for a guest, the crew reefs the mainsail.5:14 Upon arrival at Descanso Bay, the crew secures the boat to a 50-foot mooring, noting that leaving some slack in the lines helps reduce motion in the rolly anchorage.8:05 The following morning, the vessel motors 3.4 nautical miles to White Cove to join other boats for the event.11:07 The crew utilizes a rocker stopper to mitigate rolling while at anchor.10:24 Throughout the trip, the crew manages onboard systems including pressure water and autopilot, while the guest practices knot-tying.9:17 The passage concludes with the crew anchoring at White Cove to participate in social activities.
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