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Sailing to the Town at the Edge of the Ocean
February 20, 2026 · 23 min · 60K views · Bunsby Islands
Sailor stands at bow, gazing toward misty mountains
What this video covers
The crew of a restored sailboat cruising the west coast of Vancouver Island stops in the Bunsby Islands to recover after rounding the challenging Brooks Peninsula.3:58 While motoring south toward the small community of Kyuquot for provisions, they explore a sea cave tunnel by dinghy.7:02 Upon arriving in Kyuquot, they navigate a maze of navigational buoys, noting the color differences between North American and European systems.11:47 In the community, they meet a local resident named Jeff who shares stories of growing up in the remote area and takes them by skiff to explore nearby islands, including Actis Island.16:11 Jeff gifts the crew an authentic vintage glass fishing float found locally.18:57 The experience prompts the host to announce the upcoming release of a hardcover book, *The Northern Voyage*, which will detail stories and encounters—such as a wildlife sighting on Brooks Peninsula—that were not captured on camera.21:26
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