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Ben and Alie, sailing their Kiana, explore Squirrel Cove and Prideaux Haven in Desolation Sound, British Columbia.0:41 The region features extreme tidal ranges of up to 18 feet, which create significant currents at narrow entrances.2:53 While anchored in Squirrel Cove, the crew encounters another Scepter sailboat, Ariel X, owned by Henry and Anne.5:05 The two couples compare their vessels, noting the Scepter’s distinct lines and rarity, with only about 62 units produced.5:10 During a transit to Prideaux Haven, the crew experiences light winds, averaging two to three knots of boat speed.9:19 They perform a stern tie maneuver to secure the boat in the anchorage, with Alie operating the dinghy to run lines to shore while Ben manages the anchor and engine.11:28 The crew notes that Desolation Sound experiences warmer water temperatures than southern Canadian coastal waters due to the convergence of flood tides from the north and south ends of Vancouver Island.13:43

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