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Life is Like Sailing - Desolation Sound 2023 - Ep 03
October 2, 2023 · 15 min · 6K views · Melanie Cove, Desolation Sound
What this video covers
Cruising in Desolation Sound, the crew of the 38-ft sailboat *Norton Dancer 5* transits from Melanie Cove to Roscoe Bay, timing the arrival for high tide to navigate the shallow entrance.0:22 The four-and-a-half-nautical-mile motor takes approximately one hour.10:01 Upon arrival, the crew performs a stern tie to shore, using the dinghy to secure a line around a tree while the boat maintains position in reverse.11:59 They anchor in 33 feet of water with 100 feet of chain deployed.11:21 Prior to the move, the crew completes an 8-kilometer round-trip hike from Melanie Cove to Tenidos Bay and Unwin Lake, a trek involving 108 meters of elevation gain that takes roughly three hours and 20 minutes of total walking time.7:53 The trail features Arbutus trees and connects to the Desolation Sound Marine Park.4:36 The crew notes that Roscoe Bay requires high-water entry to avoid grounding, and they plan to monitor the stern line as the tide recedes overnight.11:30
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