Life is Like Sailing - Cruising Canada's West Coast - Part 8

Name: Life is Like Sailing - Cruising Canada's West Coast - Part 8
Uploaded: 2016-10-25T14:11:49.000Z
Duration: 14 min 57 s
Description: A crew navigates dense fog in Tolmie Channel while motoring north toward Klemtu on the British Columbia coast.

25. oktober 2016 · 14 min · 6K visninger · Tolmie Channel

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A crew motoring north through Tolmie Channel, one hour past Klemtu, encounters dense fog during an early morning departure.1:53 The vessel maintains a slow speed while hugging the western shore, where depths reach 100 meters, and uses an air horn to signal other traffic.2:08 The crew relies on multiple lookouts to monitor surroundings and maintain course during the two-hour transit.11:02 While navigating the low-visibility conditions, the boat encounters a pod of porpoises that swim alongside the bow for 15 minutes.6:26 Once clear of the fog, the crew deploys the headsail to supplement the engine, resulting in a half-knot speed increase.12:38 Navigating coastal British Columbia requires crew coordination, constant vigilance, and the ability to manage rapid changes in visibility.11:53