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Sailing south from the Goose Group toward Calvert Island, the crew of the restored traditional sailboat Magic Carpet navigates the transition from the remote, solitary anchorages of British Columbia’s Central Coast to the more populated waters of Vancouver Island.5:29 The passage involves managing persistent coastal fog and utilizing a preventer setup while reaching in northwesterly winds.7:17 Upon arriving at Calvert Island, the crew attempts to locate a hiking trail using crowdsourced information from Navionics and Maps.me.15:25 They find that the Navionics markers are inaccurate and the trail is poorly defined, leading them to abandon the hike after failing to find a clear path.16:02 The experience highlights the challenges of relying on digital navigation and trail apps in remote areas where user-generated data may be outdated or incorrect. The crew notes that while they feel pressure to maximize their time in remote locations, not every expedition succeeds, and navigating the transition to busier cruising grounds requires adjusting to increased boat traffic and different social norms.

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