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The crew of the wooden sailing vessel Tally Ho explores the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site in the Haida Gwaii archipelago, located 50 miles off the northern Pacific coast of Canada.0:28 During the transit across the Hecate Strait, the boat’s Starlink satellite internet system failed, leaving the crew without connectivity for the duration of their visit.2:31 The crew anchored at the southwestern tip of the islands to visit the ancient Haida village site of Skungwai, where they received a guided tour from a Haida Watchman.4:10 The site features 17 traditional longhouses and mortuary totem poles constructed without metal tools.7:13 Following the visit, the crew spent over a week exploring remote anchorages, fishing for salmon and red rock crabs, and observing local marine life, including whales and sea lions.11:28 The crew navigated through calm conditions before planning a night passage to reach a town for restocking ahead of an incoming northwesterly weather system.18:20

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