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North by Sail: Into the Heart of the Wild Coast. [Ep 1]
1 August 2025 · 29 min · 77K views · Thormanby Island
What this video covers
A Cape George 36 sailboat departs Gibsons, British Columbia, for a northward cruise toward Desolation Sound.▶ 1:52 The crew, Maya and Aladino, anchor at Thormanby Island, Jedediah Island, and the waters near Texada Island and the Copeland Islands. During the transit, the crew manages an isolation transformer installation and practices splicing running backstays.▶ 2:13 Fishing efforts yield a 14-pound lingcod, which provides multiple meals.▶ 13:20 At Jedediah Island, the crew explores a deteriorating homestead owned by BC Parks.▶ 16:50 A nighttime wind shift at one anchorage forces a relocation at 4:30 a.m. to find shelter.▶ 18:22 The vessel utilizes a stern line to shore when anchoring near the Copeland Islands.▶ 22:03 The journey concludes at the entrance to Desolation Sound, with plans to continue further north in subsequent legs.▶ 27:05
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