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Sailing Solo to White Cove, Catalina Island (July 2021)
July 5, 2021 · 15 min · 973 views · San Pedro Channel
What this video covers
Mark sails solo from San Pedro, California, to White Cove on Catalina Island during the July 4th holiday weekend. Departing in 16 to 18 knots of wind, he motorsails at 7.5 to 8.6 knots across the San Pedro Channel.5:07 Upon arrival, he finds the anchorage crowded and drops anchor in water deeper than his preferred 60-foot limit, though he secures the vessel successfully.9:23 Throughout the weekend, he monitors the anchorage for dragging boats and observes a medical emergency involving an 83-year-old patient near White Cove, which emergency responders address within minutes.13:31 By the evening of July 4th, he notes that surge conditions cause many boats to vacate the nearby Alpha Row moorings.15:04 The experience highlights the challenges of finding suitable anchorage space during peak holiday periods and the importance of maintaining a vigilant watch for both dragging vessels and emergency situations in high-traffic areas.
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