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Sailing to Catalina Harbor (October 2024)
October 28, 2024 · 24 min · 2K views
What this video covers
A 38-ft sailboat transits from San Pedro, California, to Catalina Harbor in late October 2024, navigating through dense fog and heavy lobster trap concentrations near the entrance to Angels Gate.1:36 The crew monitors radar in harbor mode and maintains a lookout for shipping traffic, including a close-quarters encounter with a cargo vessel.0:37 Upon arrival at Catalina Harbor, the crew assists a nearby vessel, sailing vessel Aeronautical, which experiences a windlass failure and opts for a mooring.8:08 The return passage features a beam reach in 13–15 knots of true wind, allowing the crew to sail the majority of the trip while tracking and eventually overtaking Aeronautical.14:17 The transit concludes with a final approach to Angels Gate, where the crew maneuvers to clear a departing cruise ship and a large container vessel, the Everfast.19:37 The trip highlights the necessity of radar and AIS for navigating shipping lanes and the utility of clear communication when coordinating with other vessels during mechanical failures or traffic congestion.
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