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EP24 - Sailing with AURORA and JONAH to White Cove for Keeldraggerpalooza

July 28, 2023 · 31 min · 2K views

What this video covers

The crew of Solé, a small sailboat, departs the harbor in Long Beach, California, for a weekend trip to White Cove on Santa Catalina Island. Heavy fog initially delays the departure, forcing the crew to wait for visibility to exceed one mile before motoring out.0:50 During the transit, the crew motor-sails on a port tack in 15-knot winds, dealing with confused seas and a need to reef the headsail to manage the boat's heel.8:49 Upon arrival at White Cove, the anchorage is crowded, requiring the crew to pick up a mooring ball near Hen Rock.15:41 The trip includes buddy-boating with other vessels, preparing meals on board, and participating in the Keeldraggerpalooza event.1:16 The crew demonstrates basic sail handling, including raising the mainsail and managing lines, while navigating the challenges of coastal sailing in variable conditions.3:29

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