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Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 07
6 April 2025 · 15 min · 5K views · Ganges Harbor, Salt Spring Island
What this video covers
Alfy departs Silva Bay on Gabriola Island at 10:30 a.m. to transit Gabriola Passage, timing the departure for slack water.0:56 After clearing the passage, he sets all sails and heads south toward Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island.6:04 The passage involves close-hauled sailing in gusty conditions, with wind speeds increasing significantly during a squall that buries the rail and floods the deck.9:01 A gale warning for the Strait of Georgia accounts for the unstable weather.9:45 Alfy maintains a boat speed between 3 and 6 knots, tacking frequently near Portier Pass.7:37 He arrives at the Ganges Harbour club dock at 6:30 p.m. after an eight-hour day of single-handed sailing.11:50 Post-arrival, he flakes the sails and secures the cabin, noting that unsecured items like pillows and galley gear shifted during the rougher segments of the trip.12:47 The vessel, Northern Dancer, features large scuppers that effectively clear water from the deck during heavy gusts.9:06
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