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Mac and Jenny sail their 37-foot sailboat, Maya, from Fury Cove, British Columbia, to Alaska via the Inside Passage.0:28 After departing Fury Cove, the crew travels 53 miles to Shearwater, where they receive a weather forecast predicting a major storm system.1:38 To access services and cell coverage during the weather window, they push 176 miles over two days to reach Prince Rupert.1:55 While entering the harbor, the boat strikes a submerged sleeper log, prompting the crew to maintain a lookout from the dinghy.5:04 The storm brings five inches of rain over three days, forcing the crew to relocate from the anchorage to Cow Bay Marina for shore power and heat.7:36 After three days, they depart Prince Rupert via the Venn Passage, a shortcut that saves 14 miles.8:22 The 18-day, 634-nautical-mile transit concludes with their arrival in Foggy Bay, Alaska, after 120 engine hours.9:01

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