Sailing Triteia · video

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Triteia anchors at Johnson's Lee on Santa Rosa Island to wait out a period of high winds and extreme tidal swings.0:30 The crew reports steady winds of 20 to 25 knots with gusts exceeding 30 knots, exacerbated by katabatic winds flowing down the island's slopes.0:53 Despite the conditions, the vessel remains secure on its anchor with eight scopes of chain deployed and chafe protection in place.16:36 The crew decides against going ashore due to the lack of easy access, the presence of an elephant seal rookery, and the risk of depleting limited dinghy fuel in the heavy sea state.16:36 To pass the time, the crew prepares fermented vegetables using napa cabbage, fennel, and aromatics, utilizing a weighted jar method to preserve produce in a small galley.4:29 They plan to depart for San Miguel Island the following morning, anticipating a calmer weather window.17:26

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