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Sailing to the Isthmus - Two Harbors, Catalina (July 2020)
26 July 2020 · 17 min · 2K views · Two Harbors, Catalina Island
What this video covers
Mark and Debbie sail their boat, Keeldragger, from San Pedro, California, to the Isthmus at Two Harbors, Catalina Island, in July 2020.0:17 Departing San Pedro Harbor at 3:45 p.m., they motor through Angel's Gate to avoid commercial traffic before raising the main and staysail to motor-sail the four-hour passage.0:58 They maintain a speed over ground of approximately seven knots while crossing the northbound and southbound shipping lanes.4:17 Upon arrival, they secure a mooring at Mike 21 in the Isthmus.5:36 The return trip on Sunday morning involves light winds, requiring the crew to sail between Bird Rock and the island.11:33 As they approach Angel's Gate, wind speeds increase to 20 knots, necessitating a reefed main and staysail for the final transit.15:52 The crew successfully navigates the harbor entrance and docks the vessel.
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