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Sailing ALASKA: Amazing Natural Hot Springs- and MUCH MORE! (Episode 54)
October 25, 2021 · 14 min · 12K views · Baranof Island
What this video covers
Mac and Jenny, sailing their 37-foot sailboat Mayim, transit the waters of southeast Alaska from Gut Bay to Sitka.0:05 After departing Gut Bay, they anchor in Red Bluff Bay and visit the hot springs at Hot Springs Cove, where they use the public bathhouses.3:31 While anchored in Appleton Cove, they observe six grizzly bears on shore, prompting them to keep their dog, Disco, aboard for safety.7:39 The crew performs routine maintenance on their composting head, replacing the used medium with coconut husks to manage odor and moisture.9:19 Navigating toward Sitka, they transit Sergius Narrows, confirming that the current arrows on Navionics provide a more accurate indicator of slack tide than the predicted high tide times.11:56 They complete the final leg of the journey by anchoring in Whitestone Narrows before arriving in Sitka.12:44 The crew confirms that relying on current-specific data in Navionics is essential for timing passage through high-current areas like Sergius Narrows.11:54
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