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Sailing Solo to Hen Rock, Catalina Island (September 2023)
18 settembre 2023 · 38 min · 785 visualizzazioni
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A solo sailor transits from San Pedro, California, to White Cove on Catalina Island, navigating a malfunctioning autopilot and light wind conditions. The autopilot, which initially displayed a "no pilot" error, intermittently recovers to "standby" mode, suggesting a potential SeaTalk networking fault rather than a mechanical switch failure at the quadrant.18:19 During the passage, the sailor monitors AIS to maintain a two-mile buffer from commercial cargo vessels, including the 186-meter *Mandarin*, while crossing the San Pedro Channel.7:15 The return trip involves motor-sailing in light winds, during which the sailor identifies a recurring issue with the mainsail halyard snagging on mast steps.25:56 While monitoring VHF traffic, the sailor observes Baywatch Isthmus responding to a vessel taking on water near the Isthmus.29:19 The trip concludes with a whale sighting near the Palos Verdes peninsula.35:10 Future maintenance plans include replacing existing wind and depth instruments with B&G Triton units and rewiring the NEMA 2000 network.20:19
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