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What this video covers

The crew of the 40-ft vessel Supernova navigates from the Pacific Northwest toward Vancouver while managing multiple mechanical failures. Operating on a single engine, the crew transits Seymour Narrows and Discovery Passage, timing their movement to avoid adverse currents.2:31 After seeking shelter at the Seattle Yacht Club outstation in Cortez Bay to avoid a 100 km/h wind storm, the crew resumes their transit.3:34 During the approach to Smuggler's Cove, the steering system fails when a hydraulic ram bolt loosens due to improper installation by a professional contractor.13:50 The crew regains control by maneuvering with the remaining engine and secures the bolt to restore steering.17:10 The vessel eventually reaches Gibsons, where the crew hikes Soames Hill Trail, before completing the final leg to Vancouver.24:47 The crew plans a week-long haul-out in Vancouver to address fuel system issues, repair the starboard engine, and perform general maintenance before departing for California and Mexico.10:05

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