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New Sails! Sea Trial! Sailing to White Cove and the Isthmus (Sept 2024)
9. september 2024 · 28 min · 956 visninger
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A 38-ft sailboat conducts a sea trial of a new tri-radial HydraNet main, 120% genoa, and staysail during a coastal passage from the mainland to Two Harbors, Catalina Island.0:24 The owner replaces a failed hydraulic backstay with a lashed Dyneema system and adjusts genoa car positions to improve sail shape and reduce headstay sag.13:12 During the transit, the crew monitors shipping traffic in the San Pedro Channel and navigates around Shiprock.24:17 The new sails feature a loose-footed main with four full battens and three deep reefs designed for storm conditions.6:43 The crew notes that the new reef lines require longer lengths than the previous setup.2:13 After anchoring in 82 feet of water at Two Harbors, the crew performs maintenance on the lazy cradle system.24:46 The return trip involves navigating through heavy commercial shipping traffic near the San Pedro, Los Angeles Harbor entrance in early morning hours.26:31 Proper sail trim, including backstay tension and car placement, significantly improves performance in light wind conditions.13:12
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