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Andy and Misty depart White Cove on Santa Catalina Island aboard their sailboat, Solé, following a weekend gathering.3:30 The crew motors back toward Long Beach in calm, lake-like conditions with minimal wind and a light beam swell.6:40 During the transit, the alternator belt squeaks under load when the inverter runs, prompting the crew to forgo espresso and rely on cold coffee to avoid potential electrical system strain.4:38 Upon reaching Queens Gate, the crew prepares to pump out the holding tank.8:35 A failure of the breather valve causes the holding tank to overflow during flushing, resulting in sewage leaking into the boat's interior.10:36 The crew cleans the spill before docking.11:30 This trip marks Misty’s first passage on the vessel.9:52

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