Sailing Catalpa · video

What this video covers

The crew of the sailing vessel Catalpa travels through Victoria, British Columbia, and Seattle, Washington, while their boat undergoes maintenance in a boatyard. During their time in Victoria, they visit Precision Sails to meet the team and explore local salmon-running streams in Sooke. In Seattle, they tour the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and visit Pike Place Market. The crew stays on a friend's boat, noting its layout, which includes a V-berth, a spacious living area, and an aft cabin. Their travel plans face a setback at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport when they miss a flight due to long security lines and a terminal change, forcing an extra night in the city. They eventually return to their boatyard to resume maintenance projects.

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