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EP28 - Exploring Fishermans Cove | Solo Sailing to Catalina Island
15 settembre 2023 · 33 min · 1K visualizzazioni
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A 1978 Catalina 30 sails from the mainland to Two Harbors on Santa Catalina Island, navigating 15 to 19 knots of wind and significant surge.1:04 During the transit, the owner manages speed by motor-sailing and furling the head sail under load, noting that the Raymarine Axiom 7 chartplotter loses GPS signal under light cloud cover due to the lack of an external antenna.30:58 Upon arrival at Two Harbors, the vessel secures to a mooring in close proximity to other boats, highlighting the challenges of solo anchoring and the necessity of bow-and-stern anchoring techniques for exploring coves like Fisherman's Cove.13:46 The trip includes dinghy exploration around Bird Rock and local sea caves, where the owner observes the use of stern anchors and floats by other vessels.20:27 The return trip consists of a full motor-sail in light wind conditions.32:49 The experience underscores the importance of external GPS antennas for reliable navigation and the utility of bow-and-stern anchoring for accessing restricted coves.
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