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A Rough Night on the Hook and Camille Rescues Our Stern Anchor at Catalina Island
27 July 2020 · 20 min · 9K views · Little Harbor, Catalina Island
What this video covers
Triteia anchors at Little Harbor, Catalina Island, during a period of spring tides and heavy surge, leading to multiple re-anchoring attempts and a lost stern anchor.7:55 The crew struggles with poor holding and crowded conditions that prevent them from paying out sufficient scope, eventually forcing them to move to a more exposed area before finding a secure spot.4:14 Camille successfully recovers the lost stern anchor by snorkeling, though visibility remains limited to two feet due to the surge.13:27 The crew plans to replace their existing Fortress anchor with a 45-lb Mantus anchor to improve holding performance.3:48 They maintain a constant anchor watch and remain prepared to motor away from nearby rocks if necessary.4:44 The experience highlights the difficulty of anchoring in high-traffic, surge-prone harbors where limited space restricts the use of proper scope.
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