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Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 10
28 April 2025 · 16 min · 7K views · Princess Cove, Wallace Island
What this video covers
Alfy cruises solo from Genoa Bay to Princess Cove on Wallace Island, timing the departure to navigate the current in Samson Narrows.8:31 After anchoring in Genoa Bay, he monitors his position via GPS to ensure the boat holds during southeast winds.0:28 He notes a sunken sailboat resting on the bottom near the Genoa Bay marina, which also features a seasonal restaurant.1:54 Upon reaching Princess Cove, he utilizes a Raymarine Axiom Pro chart plotter, which he mirrors to an iPad to monitor his track from the galley.9:46 This setup allows him to track navigation without repeatedly accessing the cockpit during gusty conditions.9:12 He also uses a dedicated depth sounder display at the nav station to monitor water levels without powering the full chart plotter.9:46 Alfy plans to return to the marina to pick up Devlin and attend a dental appointment before resuming his winter cruise.13:34
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