Sailing Magic Carpet · video

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Maya and Aladino, sailing the 36-foot Catalina *Magic Carpet*, anchor at Jedediah Island on the coast of British Columbia to meet fellow cruisers Steph and Kristoff, who sail the vessel *Yare*.2:13 The island, formerly a private homestead and now a provincial park, features abandoned orchards and feral sheep.5:33 The crews forage for oysters, noting the importance of checking government websites for red tide warnings before harvesting. *Yare*’s owners describe their extensive refit of the Catalina 36, which they purchased as a storm-damaged vessel with a broken rudder after it went adrift during a 2019 storm at White Rock and Horseshoe Bay.12:59 The two crews plan to continue sailing together to learn salmon fishing techniques.12:25 The narrative reflects on the isolation of historical island homesteading and the shared lifestyle motivations of long-term cruisers.13:57

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