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Sailing to Newport Beach and buddy boating with svStoked and svRiff Raff (April 2023)
1 May 2023 · 22 min · 475 views
What this video covers
Three sailboats—the Hunter 310 svRiff Raff, the Catalina 30 svStoked, and the Keeldragger—conduct a coastal passage from Los Angeles Harbour to Newport Beach, California, to attend the Newport Beach International Boat Show.0:06 The vessels depart Los Angeles Harbour, navigating past anchored supertankers and oil platforms while maintaining communication on VHF channel 69.7:35 The Keeldragger maintains a speed of 5 to 6 knots under main and staysail, later adding a Yankee jib to pace with svRiff Raff.11:49 Upon reaching the Newport Beach buoy, the crews transition to engine power to enter the harbour. svStoked arrives first to scout the anchorage off Lido Island, confirming space for all three vessels.16:44 The crews successfully anchor in the turning basin, coordinating their positions to avoid local dinghy races.18:09 After anchoring, the crews gather for social activities, and the Keeldragger utilises a diesel heater to manage evening temperatures.22:41
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