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Ashley and Ben, sailing the West Coast of Canada with their infant, moor their small boat at an abandoned, log-constructed fishing dock.6:51 The structure, which lacks modern foam-and-plastic flotation, remains buoyant despite its age.5:40 While maneuvering, the crew experiences a mechanical failure when a bow shackle detaches, causing the dinghy to drift away before they successfully retrieve it.9:08 The pair plans to transit Devil’s Hole, a local passage known for whirlpools, while timing the tides.10:21 They note the region’s deep coastal waters, which reach 415 feet just two boat lengths from shore, and water temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius.11:09 The crew intends to fish for salmon near Bickley Bay, where they observe a logging dump and potential bear activity.11:45 Daily tasks include managing waste and performing outboard maintenance.8:07

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