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Maya and Aladino complete the final leg of their circumnavigation of Vancouver Island, sailing from Port Renfrew to Sooke and then into Victoria.3:20 The pair navigates the final 50-nautical-mile stretch in mid-October, encountering variable conditions ranging from fog to clear, sunny skies.12:36 The transition from the wild, bluff-lined west coast to the more protected, populated waters of the Salish Sea marks the conclusion of a five-month northern voyage.18:18 Maya reflects on the journey as a personal recovery from the burnout of a multi-year boat refit, noting that the process of filming and storytelling helped restore her confidence and connection to the vessel.7:32 The crew plans to spend the winter in the Salish Sea before sailing south the following year.27:45 Maya also discusses the final inventory of her self-published hardcover book, *The Northern Voyage*, which documents the trip with 280 pages of photographs, stories, and select recipes like smoked salmon and bread.22:04

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