Sailing Magic Carpetvideo
calm, before and after the storm [ep 11]
24 October 2025 · 19 min · 43K views · Broughton Archipelago
What this video covers
Maya and Aladino sail their Cape George 38, Magic Carpet, through the Broughton Archipelago, a group of approximately 300 islands located at the northern end of Vancouver Island.3:27 After exiting Knight Inlet, the crew transitions from protected coastal waters to areas with significant Pacific Ocean influence.3:11 They spend one week exploring the region alongside friends Allison and James, who provide local knowledge of the area.11:05 The crew visits a shell midden on Insect Island, noting the historical significance of the site where indigenous populations historically gathered for seafood feasts.14:46 While the crew initially seeks a slower pace after a demanding refit and previous coastal transit, they decide to increase their speed to reach the central coast before the northern sailing season concludes.6:02 The passage concludes with the crew receiving a tsunami advisory following an earthquake near Russia, forcing an immediate change in plans.17:29
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