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Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2025 - Ep 15
4 September 2025 · 22 min · 4K views · Smuggler's Cove
What this video covers
Alfy and Devlin cruise the British Columbia coast, departing Jervis Inlet at 6:15 a.m. to avoid afternoon inflow winds.2:08 They transit to Pender Harbour, docking bow-in at the government dock on the west side of B dock.4:17 After a brief stop, they motor to Smuggler's Cove, a popular anchorage requiring a stern tie.10:09 Upon arrival at noon, the cove hosts approximately 12 vessels, but the count increases to 26 by evening, necessitating several rafts of two and three boats.20:34 The crew explores the shallow, clear waters of the cove by dinghy, noting potential rock hazards and evidence of historical clam gardens.13:30 They adjust their stern line and anchor chain to increase clearance from neighbouring boats.20:52 The trip includes a hike to the trapper's cabin in Princess Louisa Inlet, which the crew describes as technical but manageable in dry conditions.2:40
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