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Maya and Aladino, sailing south along the west coast of Vancouver Island, anchor at Friendly Cove (Yuquot) on Nootka Island.▶ 4:54 The site holds historical significance as a site of early contact between Indigenous peoples and European explorers, including Captain James Cook.▶ 6:07 While anchored, the crew observes a grey whale feeding in shallow water near the beach for several hours.▶ 11:49 The pair continues south, passing Estevan Point, where they note shallow depths and significant swell that require caution.▶ 15:26 They arrive at Hot Springs Cove, which features a well-maintained boardwalk leading to natural hot waterfalls.▶ 19:32 Although the springs are a popular destination for tour boats from Tofino and Ucluelet, the crew finds the area deserted in the late afternoon.▶ 18:55 The passage south toward Tofino involves navigating strong currents, which the crew notes are frequently cited as a hazard in Navionics user comments.▶ 20:26

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