keeldraggervideo
Sailing on A Catalina 27 (July 4, 2022) - s/v Jean Grey
6 July 2022 · 8 min · 12K views · Corpus Christi, Texas
What this video covers
A Catalina 27 named Jean Grey sails on July 4, 2022, with Mark and crew navigating a crowded holiday waterway. The outing is casual and social rather than technical: the crew jokes about the boat listing to starboard from uneven weight distribution, retrieves a fender that came loose over the side, and frames it as a man-overboard drill.5:11 Maneuvering in tight quarters draws most of the practical attention — the helmsman works through a reverse approach with no room to turn while other boats and paddleboards crowd the channel.6:08 Deck clutter from lines and fittings gets called out as an obstacle course for line management.5:44 The crew notes the Catalina 27's uncluttered foredeck and good visibility as genuine advantages in busy harbor conditions.1:23 Shore power, a small onboard fridge stocked with drinks, and plastic boarding steps round out the boat's setup.7:41 No offshore sailing or navigation content appears; the focus is a short holiday harbor sail with light banter throughout.
Boats in this video
More from keeldragger
From keeldragger — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.