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Sailing to the Isthmus (Feb 2020)
February 9, 2020 · 17 min · 510 views · San Pedro, Los Angeles
What this video covers
A 16.5-mile passage from San Pedro, California, to Two Harbors on Catalina Island requires careful monitoring of fog and commercial shipping traffic.3:52 Visibility in the San Pedro Channel can drop below 50 yards, necessitating the use of radar and AIS to navigate the busy entrance at Angel's Gate.2:47 During the transit, an AIS transponder with Wi-Fi integration allows for real-time tracking of vessels like the Catalina Express, enabling the crew to identify and avoid potential close-quarters situations.5:22 Upon arrival at Two Harbors, the harbor patrol provides assistance for a stern-to mooring.7:40 Departure from the island requires checking local weather for small craft advisories and wind shifts, as conditions near the island are often fluky.9:17 Motor-sailing is frequently necessary when winds die or shift to the south.15:03 OpenCPN software, paired with AIS data, serves as a primary tool for monitoring range rings and vessel proximity during the return trip to LA Harbor.14:02
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