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Life is Like Sailing - Gulf Islands in July - Ep 04
6 août 2021 · 12 min · 4K vues · North Bay, Galiano Island
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Alfy and Devlin depart Vancouver for the Gulf Islands, timing their arrival at Gabriola Passage to avoid a three-knot adverse current.4:53 They motor-sail across the Strait of Georgia in light winds, utilizing the main and mizzen sails.6:47 Upon entering the passage, they encounter one and a half to two knots of current against them but transit safely alongside other sailboats.6:05 Once inside the Gulf Islands, they deploy the Yankee and staysail to sail in eight to ten knots of breeze.9:04 After finding the anchorage at Montague Harbour on Galiano Island crowded with 18 boats and experiencing significant rolling, they anchor for the night.8:21 The passage includes sightings of porpoises and a pod of orcas, including calves, near the anchorage.11:33 The crew notes that the rowing club in Vancouver offers a mast tower and tidal grids for maintenance.1:56 Proper timing of tidal currents remains essential for safe transit through narrow passages like Gabriola.
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