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Avalon, White Cove, and The Tow of Shame (June 2021)
14 giugno 2021 · 23 min · 916 visualizzazioni · Avalon Harbor, Santa Catalina Island
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The sailboat *keeldragger* experiences a total engine failure while entering the San Pedro, Los Angeles Harbor, forcing the crew to navigate under sail through heavy commercial traffic.17:53 The engine quits near Angel's Gate as the vessel encounters 20-knot winds and multiple cargo ships.17:33 After failing to restart the engine, the crew suspects a clogged secondary fuel filter or an accidentally tripped emergency fuel shutoff, despite the fuel gauge indicating one-third of a tank remaining.19:58 While waiting for Sea Tow, the crew reefs the mainsail to maintain stability in the harbor.21:28 Earlier in the trip, the vessel cruised from Avalon Harbor to White Cove, Catalina Island, and managed a close-quarters encounter with the container ship *Centaurus* by confirming passing intentions over VHF channel 16.14:08 The crew emphasizes the importance of verifying all rigging, specifically noting that a rigger failed to secure the reef lines during a recent installation, which complicated sail handling during the emergency.21:47
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