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Maya and Aladino prepare to sail the west coast of Vancouver Island, a region known for winter storms and challenging navigation.0:44 To safely round Cape Scott, they plan to time their passage for high slack tide to avoid dangerous breaking waves caused by the interaction of north-west swells, shallow depths and strong currents.8:31 The crew calculates a 40-nautical-mile, eight-hour journey from their anchorage near Table and Anne Islands to reach the cape during a daytime high slack.9:04 They prioritise this weather window over restocking fresh provisions, opting to rely on their remaining supply of potatoes, yams and cabbage.11:43 The pair previously explored the British Columbia coastline, including the abandoned cannery site at Nemu, while fishing for salmon using a second-hand net.10:08 They emphasise the necessity of balancing their desire to explore remote inlets with the seasonal urgency of moving south before winter weather patterns intensify.18:01

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