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Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 03
3 February 2025 · 11 min · 16K views · Ganges, Salt Spring Island
What this video covers
Alfy and Devlin transit from Victoria to Otter Bay, then to Ganges on Salt Spring Island, during a winter cruise.0:29 The 30-mile passage from Victoria to Otter Bay concludes just before dark.0:36 The subsequent 8.5-nautical-mile leg to Ganges involves docking at the rowing club, where the crew turns the boat while winds remain calm to simplify their future departure.3:23 During a three-night stay in Ganges, the crew utilizes the local government dock and visits the recreation center on Rainbow Road.9:50 Winter conditions include overcast skies, rain, and minimal solar charging, necessitating engine use to maintain battery levels.7:41 Alfy plans the final 25-mile return trip using a conservative speed estimate of 5 knots to calculate a 5-hour transit time.8:28 The crew remains self-sufficient with onboard food supplies throughout the trip.8:13
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