Sailing Sea Dream of Clyde · video

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Sea Dream of Clyde sails from Cowichan Bay past Cape Keppel and through the channel toward Sydney Spit, utilizing favorable tidal currents to maintain speeds of four to seven knots despite light winds.0:30 The crew anchors in 15 feet of water on the east side of Sydney Island, noting that the area serves as a breeding colony for cormorants and gulls on nearby Mandart Island.2:12 Regulations prohibit landing on Mandart Island to prevent nest disturbance and egg predation.3:34 The northern end of Sydney Island features Gulf Islands National Park, which offers hiking trails and wildlife viewing.3:44 After departing Sydney Island, the vessel sails to Russell Island, located south of Salt Spring Island near Fulford Harbour, where the crew anchors for shore access.5:16 The return passage past Cape Keppel toward Cowichan Bay encounters fluky winds in the channel between Swartz Bay and Cape Keppel, followed by consistent downwind conditions.6:55 The crew notes a need for a haul-out to clean the hull.4:58

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