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SUPER ROLLY ANCHORAGE & a GREAT HIKE to UPPER BALLAST
27 October 2024 · 22 min · 2K views
What this video covers
A 38-ft sailboat anchored at Little Fisherman’s Cove, Catalina Island, experienced severe rolling in 20-knot winds and 6-foot swells.13:02 The crew deployed a bow-and-stern anchor configuration to maintain orientation, but the vessel’s proximity to a neighbouring boat prevented them from relocating to a mooring during the night.11:24 The small Danforth stern anchor successfully held the boat throughout the conditions, despite the intense motion.13:55 After the weather subsided, the crew completed a 4.25-mile round-trip hike from Two Harbors to Upper Ballast, utilising a shortcut trail near the Banning House to bypass a steep section of the climb.19:11 The return passage to the mainland occurred in calm, lake-like conditions with minimal wind.21:01 A stern anchor provides essential stability in rolly anchorages, though proper spacing from neighbouring vessels is critical for safety when conditions deteriorate.
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