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EP32 - SAILING to White Cove | 189 MILE WEEKEND | RESCUE ASSIST
November 26, 2023 · 16 min · 2K views
What this video covers
A crew sailing from Long Beach, California, toward Santa Catalina Island encounters a disabled Sea-Doo operator near Avalon.6:42 After monitoring the operator’s distress call to TowBoatUS on VHF channel 16, the crew alters course to locate the vessel.6:43 They provide water and wait with the operator until professional assistance arrives.11:55 Following the rescue, the crew proceeds to White Cove to anchor for the evening.13:07 They deploy their ground tackle, using orange zip ties on the chain to mark the end of the rode, and back down on the anchor to ensure it is set.13:45 The crew plans an overnight passage to San Diego, though they later decide to return to Avalon due to shifting weather conditions.15:27 The trip highlights the importance of VHF radio monitoring and situational awareness when coastal cruising.
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