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Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising 2024 - Ep 12
20 October 2024 · 14 min · 8K views · Maple Bay
What this video covers
Alfy sails from Port Browning to Montague Harbour and finally to Maple Bay Marina in the Southern Gulf Islands for an annual haul-out.8:18 The transit from Port Browning to Montague covers approximately 14 nautical miles, featuring light winds that require a mix of sailing and motoring through Navy Channel and Active Pass.7:35 Upon reaching the Maple Bay Yacht Club, the vessel prepares for a scheduled lift-out to perform bottom painting, zinc replacement, and an insurance survey.8:35 The boat draws six feet nine inches, necessitating a high-tide arrival at the lift facility.11:49 During the transit, the owner reflects on his sailing origins in 1996 after spotting a yellow San Juan 24, the same model and color as his first sailboat.9:45 The vessel is expected to remain on the hard for approximately one week before returning to the water for continued fall cruising.12:07
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