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Anchoring at White Cove, Catalina Island - Dana 24 (June 2019)
July 1, 2019 · 19 min · 4K views · White Cove, Catalina Island
What this video covers
A Dana 24 motorsails from San Pedro, California, to White's Landing on Catalina Island, covering the 12.5-mile distance in approximately seven hours. The crew anchors in 40 to 45 feet of water, deploying 230 feet of chain and 10 feet of rode.6:28 Because the vessel lacks a windlass, the owner manually retrieves the ground tackle the following morning.9:05 During the overnight stay, the boat experiences rolling, and the owner monitors position using the OpenCPN app, which triggers frequent alarms.9:54 The return trip to the mainland involves motor sailing in light winds, passing a paddleboard race between Catalina Island and Doheny Beach.18:05 The owner notes that the late departure from the mainland, combined with afternoon westerly winds, necessitates significant motoring for the transit.3:27
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