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Maya and Aladino, sailing a Cape George 38, navigate the remote Knight Inlet in British Columbia, facing challenging upwind conditions and persistent inflow winds.2:29 After reaching the head of the inlet near the Klinaklini River, the crew struggles to free their anchor, which became deeply embedded in mud and debris.2:52 They utilize engine power and repositioning to break the anchor free.6:18 During the return journey, the crew encounters intense horsefly swarms and strong headwinds that necessitate motor-sailing and reefing the main and headsails to maintain progress.9:50 The boat’s performance is hampered by improperly positioned running backstays, which prevent the full deployment of the staysail for optimal upwind tacking.15:13 Upon reaching Port McNeil on Vancouver Island, the crew focuses on reprovisioning, waste disposal, and addressing a refrigerant leak in the boat's cooling system.29:09 The experience highlights the difficulty of beating against consistent mountain-funneled winds in narrow coastal channels.

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