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We are sailing! - White Cove (March 2023)
21 March 2023 · 18 min · 616 views · LA Harbor
What this video covers
A 38-ft cutter-rigged sailboat departs San Pedro, California, for a passage to White Cove on Catalina Island in March 2023.0:21 With 18 to 20 knots of apparent wind, the crew initially sails close-hauled, experiencing significant heel and spray.3:55 To improve comfort while maintaining speeds of 7.1 to 7.5 knots, the helmsman turns 25 degrees to port, transitioning from a close reach to a beam reach.10:11 The crew eases the main and staysail, using telltales to optimise trim despite the complexities of the cutter rig.11:05 Upon approaching White Cove, the crew furls the head sails and drops the main while under engine power.16:03 They anchor in approximately 60 feet of water near the Hen Rock moorings, noting the presence of about eight other vessels.18:11 The passage demonstrates that adjusting the point of sail and easing sheets can significantly reduce heel and improve crew comfort without sacrificing boat speed.
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