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Circumnavigating Vancouver Island Part 2 Inside Passage South
10 March 2023 · 9 min · 2K views · Hernando Island
What this video covers
Aaron and Allie navigate the Inside Passage of Vancouver Island aboard Spy, moving north toward Dent Rapids and Ecolta.6:57 After clearing customs at Bedwell Harbor on South Pender Island, the crew transits the Strait of Georgia, passing Silva Bay and Gabriela Reef.2:03 They catch rockfish near Hornby Island and harvest crabs near Hernando Island.2:56 To reduce steering fatigue, Aaron rigs a control line system connected to the wind vane, allowing the boat to be steered by tugging on a string rather than manually operating the tiller.3:38 The crew monitors tidal currents closely while planning their approach to Dent Rapids to avoid being pushed toward the shore.7:05 They anchor at various locations, including Hernando Island, while continuing their northward route.4:32
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