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Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2025 - Ep 12
10 August 2025 · 16 min · 7K views · Silva Bay, Gabriola Island
What this video covers
Alfy and Devlin cruise the Gulf Islands in July, navigating Gabriola Passage by timing the slack tide to minimise current.2:44 Upon entering Silva Bay, the boat grazes a shroud on a sunken sailboat near a black mooring ball; a GoPro inspection confirms only minor contact.3:31 The pair visits local boaters, including a stop at a shop where the restoration of the Tally Ho involves installing yellow cedar covering boards and replacing traditional turnbuckles with Dyneema lashing.5:09 After a social rendezvous at Wake’s Cove on Valdez Island, the crew departs for Pender Harbour.10:47 They motor initially against a north-west breeze before the wind shifts, allowing for a downwind sail under headsail alone.13:36 The 33-mile transit concludes at the Pender Harbour government dock, where the crew evaluates future route options between Princess Louisa Inlet and Desolation Sound based on upcoming weather.11:46
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