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Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 09
23 April 2025 · 19 min · 6K views · Genoa Bay
What this video covers
Alfy sails 17.1 nautical miles single-handed from James Bay on Prevost Island to Genoa Bay on Vancouver Island.18:48 The route requires multiple tacks around the southern tip of Salt Spring Island to avoid heavy ferry traffic, which includes five active vessels transiting to Vancouver, Fulford Harbour, and Pender Island.17:49 During the passage, the boat maintains speeds between 5.7 and 7.4 knots through the water, peaking at 7.6 knots over ground while sailing upwind in a southeast breeze.18:16 Upon arrival at Genoa Bay, the initial anchor drop fails to set properly near a moored vessel, prompting a move to the north side of the bay.16:08 The anchor sets firmly in a muddy bottom in 28 feet of water.16:36 The anchorage provides protection from the current southeast wind and the forecasted shift to northwest winds.17:00
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