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Sailing to the Isthmus (September 2020)
October 3, 2020 · 18 min · 736 views · Isthmus Cove, Santa Catalina Island
What this video covers
A 40-foot sailboat departs San Pedro, California, on September 26, 2020, bound for the Isthmus on Catalina Island.1:03 Before departure, the owner checks engine coolant levels due to a suspected leak but proceeds after confirming engine vitals remain stable.0:23 The crew navigates through overcast conditions and light winds, motor-sailing to maintain speed while charging batteries and running the autopilot.14:58 Upon arrival at Isthmus Harbor, the vessel secures a mooring at Delta 2 after coordinating with harbor patrol via VHF radio.4:45 To increase visibility in the busy mooring field at night, the crew deploys a small solar-powered light.6:41 During the return trip to San Pedro, the crew performs man-overboard drills to retrieve balloons spotted in the water.16:41 The passage concludes with a return to Angels Gate Lighthouse.17:43 The transit highlights the necessity of monitoring engine vitals and practicing mooring departure maneuvers, including proper throttle control and line management, to ensure safe navigation in crowded harbors.
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