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Sailing to Hen Rock, Catalina Island (March 2021)
March 7, 2021 · 10 min · 537 views · Hen Rock, Catalina Island
What this video covers
Mark sails from San Pedro, California, toward Hen Rock on Catalina Island in March 2021.0:20 Despite a small craft advisory and conflicting wind forecasts ranging from 3 to 25 knots, the boat maintains speeds between 6 and 7.7 knots on a reach.4:08 The crew reefs the main sail as they approach the island to manage conditions.6:02 Upon arrival, they secure the boat to mooring Bravo 10 in a protected wind shadow.6:30 The crew tests a Reliefband device to mitigate seasickness during the transit.2:36 The following morning, they depart Hen Rock in light 3-to-4-knot winds, motor-sailing past White Cove and Avalon toward Angels Gate.9:55 The passage highlights the utility of chart plotters for navigating shipping lanes and the effectiveness of electronic anti-nausea wristbands in moderate sea states.3:23
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