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Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 05

20 October 2023 · 15 min · 6K views · Refuge Cove

What this video covers

Alfy and Devlin transit from Squirrel Cove to Pender Harbour, stopping at Refuge Cove in Desolation Sound. After a morning run in Squirrel Cove, the crew moves the boat to Refuge Cove, where they find the general store well-stocked with groceries and high-end goods, though seasonal ice cream supplies are exhausted.7:52 They dine at the Refuge Dockside Kitchen, noting the presence of a Michelin-star chef.5:43 The following morning, the crew explores the boardwalk and its signage before departing for a planned stop in Lund.9:08 Finding the 10-nautical-mile trip to Lund quick, they continue south for a total of 46.9 nautical miles to reach Pender Harbour.14:19 They dock at the Vancouver Rowing Club outstation, noting significant upgrades to the resort cabins and dock design since their last visit in 2014.14:36 The crew secures an outside berth at the end of the dock, facilitating an easy departure.14:58

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