Sailing Magic Carpet · video

What this video covers

After a four-year refit, the owners of the Magic Carpet launch their vessel for its maiden voyage from the Fraser River, British Columbia, to Silva Bay on Gabriola Island.1:48 The crew departs the dock with an incomplete electrical system and plans to source a replacement battery from a friend upon arrival.3:36 Navigating the Fraser River requires maneuvering outside the marked channel to avoid a large, slow-moving dredger.7:12 The vessel, which is larger and heavier than the owners' previous boat, performs well under sail using two foresails while the mainsail remains under repair.4:02 The transit covers approximately 25 to 30 nautical miles, concluding with a successful anchoring in Silva Bay.17:57 The crew observes whales during the crossing and notes the transition of the boat from a project requiring constant maintenance to a functional vessel for cruising.19:54

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