SmoCo Sailing · video

What this video covers

Cruising Catalina Island, the owners of the 20-year-old sailboat *Cosmo* navigate deep-water anchoring challenges and perform onboard maintenance.0:27 At Two Harbors, the crew clears a clog in the marine head, which they attribute to seaweed sucked into the automatic saltwater intake system.2:58 Lacking a mooring reservation, they anchor in 96 feet of water, later moving to a deep-water anchorage near Avalon where they drop the hook in 110 to 120 feet after consulting with harbor patrol.12:20 The crew provisions at a Vons grocery store in Avalon to avoid the high costs of local island markets.14:49 They utilize the island’s extensive trail network, including the Trans Catalina Trail, for strenuous hiking while managing their dog and monitoring the boat from shore.4:16 As a weather system approaches, the crew experiences significant rolling at anchor, prompting them to grill on the stern and prepare for potential sea state changes.15:57

More from SmoCo Sailing

The Discovery That Ruined Our Winter Cruising Plans & Marine Fridge Install | La Paz, Mexico | Ep 77Aug 2026Replacing Our Sailboat Water Tank Flow On/Off Switches | Project Mini-Sode 6Aug 2026Our Chill Anchorage Turned Into a Recovery Mission: Lost Gear & We Had to Go | Ep 76Aug 2026We Got Scammed & the Fridge Fiasco Gets More Complicated | Isla Coronado & Isla Danzante | Ep 75Aug 2026

From SmoCo Sailing — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.