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Cruising to Santa Barbara Island (Nov 2022)
November 7, 2022 · 15 min · 775 views · Santa Barbara Island
What this video covers
Mark and his crew motor 42 nautical miles from the mainland to Santa Barbara Island in November 2022.Watch The seven-hour passage remains calm with light winds, though the crew encounters Risso's dolphins near the island.6:20 They anchor overnight, but the anchorage proves rolly due to conflicting swell and current, causing significant motion until the early morning.10:40 During the return trip, the windlass breaker trips repeatedly every 10 feet while retrieving the anchor, forcing the crew to reset it manually multiple times.11:55 Troubleshooting suggests the issue lies with the breaker, the windlass contacts, or the cabling, rather than the remote switch.12:00 The crew also tests an Omnia stovetop oven to bake store-bought calzones, noting that high heat causes minor scorching.4:48 Upon returning to San Pedro, the crew navigates past a sunken vessel and numerous lobster pots near Angel's Gate.14:43
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