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Return from White Cove - Dinghy Adrift! (July 2021)
6 July 2021 · 14 min · 797 views · White Cove, Santa Catalina Island
What this video covers
Mark, sailing the vessel Keel Dragger, discovers an unmanned 10-to-12-foot dinghy drifting near White Cove, Catalina Island.5:46 After spotting the craft, he contacts Coast Guard Sector LA on VHF channel 22 to report the hazard.5:39 He maintains a position at 33 degrees 25.05 minutes North, 118 degrees 21.48 minutes West while awaiting instructions.7:48 The Coast Guard identifies the dinghy’s owner as Keith Duarte, who is aboard a 50-foot Bertram named Huli.10:27 A 38-foot Tiara named Snug Harbor arrives on the scene to retrieve the adrift dinghy.11:41 Mark assists in transferring the tow line to the Snug Harbor crew, who confirm the owner is safe.12:07 The incident concludes with the dinghy recovered and the Keel Dragger continuing its passage toward San Pedro.
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