Life is Like Sailing

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Area G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada· set 2025

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Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2025 -Ep 16Whiskey Gulf military zone in the Strait of Georgia checked on VHF Channel 3 before transiting north of Nanaimo.27 set 2025 · Area G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada

Pubblicato27 set 2025

Durata28:36

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PosizioneArea G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2025 - Ep 15Alfy and Devlin navigate inflow winds and crowded stern-tie conditions while cruising through Smuggler's Cove.4 set 2025 · Area B (Halfmoon Bay), Canada

Pubblicato4 set 2025

Durata22:24

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PosizioneArea B (Halfmoon Bay), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2025 - Ep 14The unmaintained trappers cabin trail above Princess Louisa Inlet gains 550 meters in 3 kilometers, requiring ropes on dry rock faces.24 ago 2025 · Area A (Egmont/Pender Harbour), Canada

Pubblicato24 ago 2025

Durata15:54

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PosizioneArea A (Egmont/Pender Harbour), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2025 - Ep 13Alfy and Devlin navigate the Malibu Rapids at high-water slack while sailing toward Princess Louisa Inlet.17 ago 2025 · Area A (Egmont/Pender Harbour), Canada

Pubblicato17 ago 2025

Durata12:53

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PosizioneArea A (Egmont/Pender Harbour), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2025 - Ep 12Alfy and Devlin navigate Gabriola Passage and transit to Pender Harbor during a summer Gulf Islands cruise.10 ago 2025 · Area B (DeCourcy/Gabriola/Mudge), Canada

Pubblicato10 ago 2025

Durata16:49

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PosizioneArea B (DeCourcy/Gabriola/Mudge), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 11Servicing Barlow winches involves cleaning gummed-up pawls and applying light machine oil to ensure proper ratcheting.9 mag 2025 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato9 mag 2025

Durata28:21

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PosizioneSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 10Alfy uses a Raymarine Axiom Pro to mirror navigation data to an iPad while cruising near Wallace Island.28 apr 2025 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato28 apr 2025

Durata16:12

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PosizioneSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 09Alfy sails 17.1 nautical miles from James Bay to Genoa Bay while dodging heavy ferry traffic.23 apr 2025 · North Cowichan, Canada

Pubblicato23 apr 2025

Durata19:47

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PosizioneNorth Cowichan, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 08Alfy anchors in a secluded Southern Gulf Islands inlet to escape 25-knot southeast winds in mid-March.14 apr 2025 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato14 apr 2025

Durata13:39

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PosizioneSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 07Alfy sails Northern Dancer from Silva Bay to Ganges Harbour during a day of gusty, squall-prone conditions.6 apr 2025 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato6 apr 2025

Durata15:24

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PosizioneSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 06A Pfaff 545 walking-foot machine enables precise stitching of heavy marine canvas and Sunbrella fabric projects.30 mar 2025

Pubblicato30 mar 2025

Durata13:48

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Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 05A 55,000-pound wooden sailboat undergoes a comprehensive systems refit and transmission repair in Silva Bay, British Columbia.23 mar 2025 · Area B (DeCourcy/Gabriola/Mudge), Canada

Pubblicato23 mar 2025

Durata30:41

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PosizioneArea B (DeCourcy/Gabriola/Mudge), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 04Alfy anchors in Clam Bay and Princess Cove while using a Faball furnace for winter boat heating.10 feb 2025 · Area G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada

Pubblicato10 feb 2025

Durata15:25

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PosizioneArea G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 03Alfy and Devlin navigate 8.5 nautical miles from Otter Bay to Ganges during a winter cruise.3 feb 2025 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato3 feb 2025

Durata11:51

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PosizioneSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - EP 02Alfy and Devlin navigate Harrow Strait and dock at the Vancouver Rowing Club outstation in Otter Bay.21 gen 2025 · Victoria, Canada

Pubblicato21 gen 2025

Durata16:51

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PosizioneVictoria, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - Ep 01Alfy and Devlin moor at G-Doc in Victoria’s Inner Harbour during a winter cruise through the Gulf Islands.10 gen 2025 · Victoria, Canada

Pubblicato10 gen 2025

Durata15:27

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Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising 2024 - Ep 14Alfy varnishes exterior boards and tests a diesel wall furnace while cruising the Southern Gulf Islands.25 nov 2024 · Central Saanich, Canada

Pubblicato25 nov 2024

Durata19:07

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PosizioneCentral Saanich, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising 2024 - Ep 13Alfy completes a haul-out at Maple Bay Marina before anchoring in James Bay off Prevost Island.13 nov 2024 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato13 nov 2024

Durata13:34

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PosizioneSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising 2024 - Ep 12Alfy prepares for an annual haul-out at Maple Bay Marina after a 14-mile sail from Port Browning.20 ott 2024 · Area D (Cowichan Bay), Canada

Pubblicato20 ott 2024

Durata14:00

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PosizioneArea D (Cowichan Bay), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising 2024 - Ep 11Alfy anchors in Herring Bay and Otter Bay while cruising the Southern Gulf Islands in September.9 ott 2024 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato9 ott 2024

Durata12:50

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PosizioneSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2024 - Ep 10Northern Dancer 5 anchors at Wakes Cove to stage for transiting the high-current Gabriola Passage.21 set 2024 · Area G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada

Pubblicato21 set 2024

Durata20:32

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PosizioneArea G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2024 - Ep 09Alfy and Devlin reach Butchart Gardens by dinghy from Todd Inlet, paying $80 for a season pass.4 set 2024 · Central Saanich, Canada

Pubblicato4 set 2024

Durata14:01

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PosizioneCentral Saanich, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2024 - Ep 08Alfy and Devlin sail from Beaver Point to Todd Inlet before anchoring for a visit to Butchart Gardens.10 ago 2024 · Central Saanich, Canada

Pubblicato10 ago 2024

Durata11:46

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PosizioneCentral Saanich, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Summer Cruising 2024 - Ep 07Alfy sails solo through the Gulf Islands, anchoring at Montague Harbour and Diver Bay on Prevost Island.5 ago 2024 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato5 ago 2024

Durata16:39

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PosizioneSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Spring Cruising 2024 - Ep 06Alfy anchors in 22 feet of water at Long Harbor after sailing from Thetis Island.6 giu 2024 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato6 giu 2024

Durata10:12

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PosizioneSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Spring Cruising 2024 - Ep 05A three-generation crew cruises the Southern Gulf Islands, anchoring in Princess Cove, Montague Harbour, and Todd Inlet.15 mag 2024 · Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato15 mag 2024

Durata31:13

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PosizioneSalt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2024 - Ep 04Alfy and Devlin anchor in 14 feet of water at Princess Cove after mooring at Montague Harbour.11 apr 2024 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato11 apr 2024

Durata22:19

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PosizioneSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2024 - Ep 03A 300-watt solar array and independent controllers maintain a 1200-amp-hour house bank during early-season cruising.22 mar 2024 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato22 mar 2024

Durata27:02

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PosizioneSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2024 - Ep 02Northern Dancer 5 uses a hydronic Eberspacher heater and radar for winter cruising in the Gulf Islands.10 feb 2024 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato10 feb 2024

Durata32:03

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PosizioneSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2023 - Ep 01Alfy cruises the Gulf Islands aboard his 41-foot ketch, *Northern Dancer*, while performing winter maintenance in Ladysmith.28 nov 2023 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato28 nov 2023

Durata23:08

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PosizioneSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 06Northern Dancer 5 maintains steady upwind speeds over seven knots during a crossing of the Strait of Georgia.27 ott 2023 · Nanaimo, Canada

Pubblicato27 ott 2023

Durata12:51

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PosizioneNanaimo, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 05The crew travels 46.9 nautical miles from Refuge Cove to the Vancouver Rowing Club outstation in Pender Harbour.20 ott 2023 · Area C (Discovery Islands/Mainland Inlets), Canada

Pubblicato20 ott 2023

Durata15:52

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PosizioneArea C (Discovery Islands/Mainland Inlets), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 04Alfy and Devlin navigate Desolation Sound, managing tidal rapids and shallow entrances while hiking near Squirrel Cove.10 ott 2023 · Area B (Cortes Island), Canada

Pubblicato10 ott 2023

Durata18:19

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PosizioneArea B (Cortes Island), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 03The crew of *Norton Dancer 5* performs a stern tie in Roscoe Bay after hiking to Unwin Lake.2 ott 2023 · Area A (Malaspina/Toba), Canada

Pubblicato2 ott 2023

Durata15:12

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PosizioneArea A (Malaspina/Toba), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 02Alfy and Devlin anchor in Melanie Cove after a 46-mile passage across the Strait of Georgia.26 set 2023 · Area A (Malaspina/Toba), Canada

Pubblicato26 set 2023

Durata17:46

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PosizioneArea A (Malaspina/Toba), Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 01A sailboat refit includes new Harken Mark 4 furlers, standing rigging, and a custom laminated mahogany bowsprit.18 set 2023 · Nanaimo, Canada

Pubblicato18 set 2023

Durata24:16

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PosizioneNanaimo, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - A Four Week RefitNorthern Dancer 5 receives a new 13-foot-2-inch Sapele Mahogany bowsprit and all-new standing rigging at Blackline Marine.9 set 2023 · Sidney, Canada

Pubblicato9 set 2023

Durata19:30

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PosizioneSidney, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Gulf Island Cruising - 2023 - Ep 01Alfy sails the Northern Dancer 5 to Sydney for maintenance work at Blackline Marine.5 ago 2023 · Ladysmith, Canada

Pubblicato5 ago 2023

Durata11:24

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PosizioneLadysmith, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Victoria Cruise - Ep 02The Northern Dancer 5 sails from Victoria to Montague Harbour using 3DI sails for improved performance.17 lug 2023 · Victoria, Canada

Pubblicato17 lug 2023

Durata24:07

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PosizioneVictoria, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Victoria Cruise - Ep 01Alfy motors the CNC 34 Moonshine from Sydney Spit to anchor in 20 feet of water at Cadboro Bay.8 lug 2023 · Saanich, Canada

Pubblicato8 lug 2023

Durata13:45

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PosizioneSaanich, Canada

Life is Like Sailing - Genoa Bay Trip22 giu 2023

Pubblicato22 giu 2023

Durata23:03

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Life is Like Sailing - Round Saltspring Race - 20237 giu 2023

Pubblicato7 giu 2023

Durata24:26

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Northern Dancer V get NEW 3Di sails by North Sails!29 mag 2023

Pubblicato29 mag 2023

Durata22:23

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Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 0829 nov 2022

Pubblicato29 nov 2022

Durata20:42

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Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 0723 nov 2022

Pubblicato23 nov 2022

Durata24:38

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Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 0616 nov 2022

Pubblicato16 nov 2022

Durata11:40

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Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 059 nov 2022

Pubblicato9 nov 2022

Durata13:13

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Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 042 nov 2022

Pubblicato2 nov 2022

Durata12:25

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Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 0325 ott 2022

Pubblicato25 ott 2022

Durata10:35

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Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 0218 ott 2022

Pubblicato18 ott 2022

Durata13:16

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Life is Like Sailing - Fall Cruising - Ep 0112 ott 2022

Pubblicato12 ott 2022

Durata14:25

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Life is Like Sailing - A Hans Christian Raft Up!13 set 2022

Pubblicato13 set 2022

Durata15:56

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Life is Like Sailing - Haul Out - Ep 024 set 2022

Pubblicato4 set 2022

Durata21:01

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Life is Like Sailing - Haul Out - Ep 0129 ago 2022

Pubblicato29 ago 2022

Durata16:28

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Summer Cruising - 202225 giu 2022

Pubblicato25 giu 2022

Durata16:50

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Updated Boat Tour on our 1979 Hans Christian 43 Ketch13 giu 2022

Pubblicato13 giu 2022

Durata24:25

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Life is Like Sailing - Circumnavigating Pitt Island22 nov 2021

Pubblicato22 nov 2021

Durata51:39

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Life is Like Sailing - Gulf Islands in July - Ep 0619 ago 2021

Pubblicato19 ago 2021

Durata17:41

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Life is Like Sailing - Gulf Islands in July - Ep 0513 ago 2021

Pubblicato13 ago 2021

Durata17:37

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Life is Like Sailing - Gulf Islands in July - Ep 04Alfy and Devlin transit Gabriola Passage and anchor at Montague Harbour on Galiano Island.6 ago 2021 · Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

Pubblicato6 ago 2021

Durata12:43

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PosizioneSouthern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada

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Area A (Baynes Sound), Canada1Area A (Egmont/Pender Harbour), Canada2Area A (Malaspina/Toba), Canada2Area A (Nass Valley/Bell Irving), Canada2Area A (Ocean Falls/Outer Coast), Canada2Area A (Seymour Inlet/Knight Inlet), Canada1Area B (Cortes Island), Canada1Area B (DeCourcy/Gabriola/Mudge), Canada2Area B (Halfmoon Bay), Canada1Area C (Butedale/Kitlope/Kitsumkalum), Canada7Area C (Discovery Islands/Mainland Inlets), Canada3Area C (South Skeena), Canada2Area D (Cowichan Bay), Canada1Area G (Saltair / Gulf Islands), Canada3Central Saanich, Canada3Ladysmith, Canada2Nanaimo, Canada2North Cowichan, Canada1North Slave Region, Canada1Prince Rupert, Canada4Richmond, Canada3Saanich, Canada1Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, Canada7Sidney, Canada1Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area, Canada8Stewart, Canada1Vancouver, Canada1Victoria, Canada3