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Life is Like Sailing - Spring Cruising 2024 - Ep 05
15. mai 2024 · 31 min · 8K visninger · Princess Cove
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A 38-ft sailboat cruises the Southern Gulf Islands in mid-April, departing from Princess Cove for a week-long trip with three generations of family.0:44 The crew anchors in 18 feet of water at Princess Cove, noting a sandy bottom and a 3-foot tidal range.0:18 They transit 7.8 nautical miles to Montague Harbour, utilizing a close-hauled point of sail with both head sail and stay sail to reach speeds over 6 knots.12:05 After a two-night stay in Ganges, the vessel completes a 23-nautical-mile, four-hour passage to Todd Inlet.22:39 The crew anchors in 19 feet of water near the remnants of a historic cement factory and Butchart Gardens, observing high concentrations of jellyfish in the inlet.22:39 Throughout the trip, the crew uses an Eberspacher heater to manage cabin temperatures during cool nights.3:38 The vessel’s heavy displacement provides stable steering in light to moderate conditions, allowing for relaxed, short-distance coastal cruising.28:22
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