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SAILING & FISHING from CATALINA to LB | GOOD WIND & SWELL | EP83
September 21, 2025 · 13 min · 3K views · Santa Catalina Island
Sailor grips rod as boat cuts sunlit swell near Catalina
What this video covers
Andy and his family sail a Catalina Yachts 30 from a mooring at Harbor Reef toward Long Beach. The crew reefs the mainsail and Genoa to manage wind conditions estimated at 15 knots, though a broken anemometer prevents an exact reading.7:05 The autopilot fails to maintain a course in the following seas and wind, forcing the crew to hand-steer the vessel.7:30 During the passage, the crew attempts to troll for fish using a hand line, experiencing several strikes but failing to land a catch.10:58 Upon reaching the breakwater at Long Beach, the crew opts to extend the trip by sailing an additional lap before returning to their slip.11:20
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