Life is Like Sailing

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Area G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada· Sep 2025

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Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2025 -Ep 16Whiskey Gulf military zone in the Strait of Georgia checked on VHF Channel 3 before transiting north of Nanaimo.Sep 27, 2025 · Area G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada

PublishedSep 27, 2025

Duration28:36

Views6K

LocationArea G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2025 - Ep 15Alfy and Devlin navigate inflow winds and crowded stern-tie conditions while cruising through Smuggler's Cove.Sep 4, 2025 · Area B (Halfmoon Bay), Canada

PublishedSep 4, 2025

Duration22:24

Views5K

LocationArea B (Halfmoon Bay), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2025 - Ep 14The unmaintained trappers cabin trail above Princess Louisa Inlet gains 550 meters in 3 kilometers, requiring ropes on dry rock faces.Aug 24, 2025 · Area A (Egmont/Pender Harbour), Canada

PublishedAug 24, 2025

Duration15:54

Views4K

LocationArea A (Egmont/Pender Harbour), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2025 - Ep 13Alfy and Devlin navigate the Malibu Rapids at high-water slack while sailing toward Princess Louisa Inlet.Aug 17, 2025 · Area A (Egmont/Pender Harbour), Canada

PublishedAug 17, 2025

Duration12:53

Views23K

LocationArea A (Egmont/Pender Harbour), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2025 - Ep 12Alfy and Devlin navigate Gabriola Passage and transit to Pender Harbor during a summer Gulf Islands cruise.Aug 10, 2025 · Area B (DeCourcy/Gabriola/Mudge), Canada

PublishedAug 10, 2025

Duration16:49

Views7K

LocationArea B (DeCourcy/Gabriola/Mudge), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 11Servicing Barlow winches involves cleaning gummed-up pawls and applying light machine oil to ensure proper ratcheting.May 9, 2025 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedMay 9, 2025

Duration28:21

Views6K

LocationSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 10Alfy uses a Raymarine Axiom Pro to mirror navigation data to an iPad while cruising near Wallace Island.Apr 28, 2025 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedApr 28, 2025

Duration16:12

Views7K

LocationSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 09Alfy sails 17.1 nautical miles from James Bay to Genoa Bay while dodging heavy ferry traffic.Apr 23, 2025 · North Cowichan, Canada

PublishedApr 23, 2025

Duration19:47

Views6K

LocationNorth Cowichan, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 08Alfy anchors in a secluded Southern Gulf Islands inlet to escape 25-knot southeast winds in mid-March.Apr 14, 2025 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedApr 14, 2025

Duration13:39

Views4K

LocationSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 07Alfy sails Northern Dancer from Silva Bay to Ganges Harbour during a day of gusty, squall-prone conditions.Apr 6, 2025 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedApr 6, 2025

Duration15:24

Views5K

LocationSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 06A Pfaff 545 walking-foot machine enables precise stitching of heavy marine canvas and Sunbrella fabric projects.Mar 30, 2025

PublishedMar 30, 2025

Duration13:48

Views3K

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 05A 55,000-pound wooden sailboat undergoes a comprehensive systems refit and transmission repair in Silva Bay, British Columbia.Mar 23, 2025 · Area B (DeCourcy/Gabriola/Mudge), Canada

PublishedMar 23, 2025

Duration30:41

Views7K

LocationArea B (DeCourcy/Gabriola/Mudge), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 04Alfy anchors in Clam Bay and Princess Cove while using a Faball furnace for winter boat heating.Feb 10, 2025 · Area G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada

PublishedFeb 10, 2025

Duration15:25

Views5K

LocationArea G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 03Alfy and Devlin navigate 8.5 nautical miles from Otter Bay to Ganges during a winter cruise.Feb 3, 2025 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedFeb 3, 2025

Duration11:51

Views16K

LocationSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - EP 02Alfy and Devlin navigate Harrow Strait and dock at the Vancouver Rowing Club outstation in Otter Bay.Jan 21, 2025 · Victoria, Canada

PublishedJan 21, 2025

Duration16:51

Views5K

LocationVictoria, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 01Alfy and Devlin moor at G-Doc in Victoria’s Inner Harbour during a winter cruise through the Gulf Islands.Jan 10, 2025 · Victoria, Canada

PublishedJan 10, 2025

Duration15:27

Views4K

LocationVictoria, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising 2024 - Ep 14Alfy varnishes exterior boards and tests a diesel wall furnace while cruising the Southern Gulf Islands.Nov 25, 2024 · Central Saanich, Canada

PublishedNov 25, 2024

Duration19:07

Views9K

LocationCentral Saanich, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising 2024 - Ep 13Alfy completes a haul-out at Maple Bay Marina before anchoring in James Bay off Prevost Island.Nov 13, 2024 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedNov 13, 2024

Duration13:34

Views25K

LocationSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising 2024 - Ep 12Alfy prepares for an annual haul-out at Maple Bay Marina after a 14-mile sail from Port Browning.Oct 20, 2024 · Area D (Cowichan Bay), Canada

PublishedOct 20, 2024

Duration14:00

Views8K

LocationArea D (Cowichan Bay), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising 2024 - Ep 11Alfy anchors in Herring Bay and Otter Bay while cruising the Southern Gulf Islands in September.Oct 9, 2024 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedOct 9, 2024

Duration12:50

Views6K

LocationSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2024 - Ep 10Northern Dancer 5 anchors at Wakes Cove to stage for transiting the high-current Gabriola Passage.Sep 21, 2024 · Area G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada

PublishedSep 21, 2024

Duration20:32

Views7K

LocationArea G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2024 - Ep 09Alfy and Devlin reach Butchart Gardens by dinghy from Todd Inlet, paying $80 for a season pass.Sep 4, 2024 · Central Saanich, Canada

PublishedSep 4, 2024

Duration14:01

Views4K

LocationCentral Saanich, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2024 - Ep 08Alfy and Devlin sail from Beaver Point to Todd Inlet before anchoring for a visit to Butchart Gardens.Aug 10, 2024 · Central Saanich, Canada

PublishedAug 10, 2024

Duration11:46

Views3K

LocationCentral Saanich, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2024 - Ep 07Alfy sails solo through the Gulf Islands, anchoring at Montague Harbour and Diver Bay on Prevost Island.Aug 5, 2024 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedAug 5, 2024

Duration16:39

Views5K

LocationSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Spring Cruising 2024 - Ep 06Alfy anchors in 22 feet of water at Long Harbor after sailing from Thetis Island.Jun 6, 2024 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedJun 6, 2024

Duration10:12

Views6K

LocationSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Spring Cruising 2024 - Ep 05A three-generation crew cruises the Southern Gulf Islands, anchoring in Princess Cove, Montague Harbour, and Todd Inlet.May 15, 2024 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedMay 15, 2024

Duration31:13

Views8K

LocationSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2024 - Ep 04Alfy and Devlin anchor in 14 feet of water at Princess Cove after mooring at Montague Harbour.Apr 11, 2024 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedApr 11, 2024

Duration22:19

Views8K

LocationSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2024 - Ep 03A 300-watt solar array and independent controllers maintain a 1200-amp-hour house bank during early-season cruising.Mar 22, 2024 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedMar 22, 2024

Duration27:02

Views22K

LocationSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2024 - Ep 02Northern Dancer 5 uses a hydronic Eberspacher heater and radar for winter cruising in the Gulf Islands.Feb 10, 2024 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedFeb 10, 2024

Duration32:03

Views9K

LocationSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2023 - Ep 01Alfy cruises the Gulf Islands aboard his 41-foot ketch, *Northern Dancer*, while performing winter maintenance in Ladysmith.Nov 28, 2023 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedNov 28, 2023

Duration23:08

Views11K

LocationSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 06Northern Dancer 5 maintains steady upwind speeds over seven knots during a crossing of the Strait of Georgia.Oct 27, 2023 · Nanaimo, Canada

PublishedOct 27, 2023

Duration12:51

Views7K

LocationNanaimo, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 05The crew travels 46.9 nautical miles from Refuge Cove to the Vancouver Rowing Club outstation in Pender Harbour.Oct 20, 2023 · Area C (Discovery Islands/Mainland Inlets), Canada

PublishedOct 20, 2023

Duration15:52

Views6K

LocationArea C (Discovery Islands/Mainland Inlets), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 04Alfy and Devlin navigate Desolation Sound, managing tidal rapids and shallow entrances while hiking near Squirrel Cove.Oct 10, 2023 · Area B (Cortes Island), Canada

PublishedOct 10, 2023

Duration18:19

Views6K

LocationArea B (Cortes Island), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 03The crew of *Norton Dancer 5* performs a stern tie in Roscoe Bay after hiking to Unwin Lake.Oct 2, 2023 · Area A (Malaspina/Toba), Canada

PublishedOct 2, 2023

Duration15:12

Views6K

LocationArea A (Malaspina/Toba), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 02Alfy and Devlin anchor in Melanie Cove after a 46-mile passage across the Strait of Georgia.Sep 26, 2023 · Area A (Malaspina/Toba), Canada

PublishedSep 26, 2023

Duration17:46

Views12K

LocationArea A (Malaspina/Toba), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 01A sailboat refit includes new Harken Mark 4 furlers, standing rigging, and a custom laminated mahogany bowsprit.Sep 18, 2023 · Nanaimo, Canada

PublishedSep 18, 2023

Duration24:16

Views16K

LocationNanaimo, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - A Four Week RefitNorthern Dancer 5 receives a new 13-foot-2-inch Sapele Mahogany bowsprit and all-new standing rigging at Blackline Marine.Sep 9, 2023 · Sidney, Canada

PublishedSep 9, 2023

Duration19:30

Views7K

LocationSidney, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Gulf Island Cruising - 2023 - Ep 01Alfy sails the Northern Dancer 5 to Sydney for maintenance work at Blackline Marine.Aug 5, 2023 · Ladysmith, Canada

PublishedAug 5, 2023

Duration11:24

Views6K

LocationLadysmith, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Victoria Cruise - Ep 02The Northern Dancer 5 sails from Victoria to Montague Harbour using 3DI sails for improved performance.Jul 17, 2023 · Victoria, Canada

PublishedJul 17, 2023

Duration24:07

Views11K

LocationVictoria, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Victoria Cruise - Ep 01Jul 8, 2023

PublishedJul 8, 2023

Duration13:45

Views9K

Life is Like Sailing - Genoa Bay TripJun 22, 2023

PublishedJun 22, 2023

Duration23:03

Views6K

Life is Like Sailing - Round Saltspring Race - 2023Jun 7, 2023

PublishedJun 7, 2023

Duration24:26

Views7K

Northern Dancer V get NEW 3Di sails by North Sails!May 29, 2023

PublishedMay 29, 2023

Duration22:23

Views5K

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 08Nov 29, 2022

PublishedNov 29, 2022

Duration20:42

Views8K

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 07Nov 23, 2022

PublishedNov 23, 2022

Duration24:38

Views6K

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 06Nov 16, 2022

PublishedNov 16, 2022

Duration11:40

Views5K

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 05Nov 9, 2022

PublishedNov 9, 2022

Duration13:13

Views4K

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 04Nov 2, 2022

PublishedNov 2, 2022

Duration12:25

Views4K

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 03Oct 25, 2022

PublishedOct 25, 2022

Duration10:35

Views7K

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 02Oct 18, 2022

PublishedOct 18, 2022

Duration13:16

Views5K

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 01Oct 12, 2022

PublishedOct 12, 2022

Duration14:25

Views18K

Life is Like Sailing - A Hans Christian Raft Up!Sep 13, 2022

PublishedSep 13, 2022

Duration15:56

Views11K

Life is Like Sailing - Haul Out - Ep 02Sep 4, 2022

PublishedSep 4, 2022

Duration21:01

Views10K

Life is Like Sailing - Haul Out - Ep 01Aug 29, 2022

PublishedAug 29, 2022

Duration16:28

Views16K

Summer Cruising - 2022Jun 25, 2022

PublishedJun 25, 2022

Duration16:50

Views9K

Updated Boat Tour on our 1979 Hans Christian 43 KetchJun 13, 2022

PublishedJun 13, 2022

Duration24:25

Views49K

Life is Like Sailing - Circumnavigating Pitt IslandNov 22, 2021

PublishedNov 22, 2021

Duration51:39

Views31K

Life is Like Sailing - Gulf Islands in July - Ep 06Aug 19, 2021

PublishedAug 19, 2021

Duration17:41

Views8K

Life is Like Sailing - Gulf Islands in July - Ep 05Aug 13, 2021

PublishedAug 13, 2021

Duration17:37

Views6K

Life is Like Sailing - Gulf Islands in July - Ep 04Alfy and Devlin transit Gabriola Passage and anchor at Montague Harbour on Galiano Island.Aug 6, 2021 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

PublishedAug 6, 2021

Duration12:43

Views4K

LocationSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

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