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A vessel departs Long Beach for White Cove, Catalina Island, in October 2020, navigating through patchy fog and shipping lanes while monitoring AIS for cargo ship traffic.1:07 The crew maintains a 5:1 scope with 300 feet of chain in approximately 52 feet of water near Hen Rock.4:07 During the transit, the crew observes humpback whales and performs man overboard drills using balloons as targets.13:18 The anchorage at White Cove remains calm, though the crew notes occasional wake from passing boats and shifting wind directions that pivot the vessel toward the island.8:23 Upon departure, the crew encounters 10 to 15 knots of wind near Angel's Gate as they approach San Pedro.13:36

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