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Life is Like Sailing - Cruising Canada's West Coast - Part 8
25 October 2016 · 14 min · 6K views · Tolmie Channel
What this video covers
A crew motoring north through Tolmie Channel, one hour past Klemtu, encounters dense fog during an early morning departure.1:53 The vessel maintains a slow speed while hugging the western shore, where depths reach 100 meters, and uses an air horn to signal other traffic.2:08 The crew relies on multiple lookouts to monitor surroundings and maintain course during the two-hour transit.11:02 While navigating the low-visibility conditions, the boat encounters a pod of porpoises that swim alongside the bow for 15 minutes.6:26 Once clear of the fog, the crew deploys the headsail to supplement the engine, resulting in a half-knot speed increase.12:38 Navigating coastal British Columbia requires crew coordination, constant vigilance, and the ability to manage rapid changes in visibility.11:53
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