Anchoring at Island White, Long Beach CA (March 2021)

Name: Anchoring at Island White, Long Beach CA (March 2021)
Uploaded: 2021-03-29T04:55:02.000Z
Duration: 14 min 4 s
Description: A sailor anchors off Island White in Long Beach, California, noting industrial noise and heavy vessel traffic.

28. mars 2021 · 14 min · 3K visninger · Island White, Long Beach, CA

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A sailor anchors off Island White in Long Beach, California, on March 26, 2021, to test the anchorage conditions near the artificial oil islands.0:35 The vessel, equipped with 300 feet of 3/8-inch chain, sets the anchor firmly after backing down to ensure holding.4:43 The anchorage experiences significant wake from passing lifeguard and cruiser traffic, and the proximity to Island White results in constant mechanical noise from industrial machinery throughout the night.9:11 The location offers views of the Queen Mary and downtown Long Beach, though the area is subject to heavy commercial shipping traffic and frequent repositioning of idle cruise ships.3:33 The following morning, the vessel departs for San Pedro to pick up crew for a planned transit to Cat Harbor on Catalina Island.10:40 A gray whale is sighted near the entrance to San Pedro Harbor during the morning departure.13:25