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Life is Like Sailing - Winter Sailing on Canada's West Coast
12 December 2016 · 11 min · 6K views · Prince Rupert
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Alfy and crew members Devlin and Amanda conduct a winter sailing excursion in Prince Rupert, Canada, during a cold spell with air temperatures of minus 4 degrees Celsius.0:15 The boat maintains an interior temperature of 22 degrees Celsius due to recent insulation upgrades.0:46 During the outing, the crew practices helm control in shifty, unpredictable winds, reaching speeds of 7.6 knots while sailing downwind.7:23 Alfy instructs the crew to maintain a steady course by picking a fixed point on the land as a reference.4:46 The crew manages the cold conditions by wearing multiple layers of clothing, including long johns and leggings.8:21 The sail concludes as the sun sets, confirming the feasibility of year-round sailing on the west coast of Canada despite the low temperatures.10:30
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