Sailing Magic Carpet · video

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Maya and Aladino, sailing their Cape George Cutter 36, Magic Carpet, are navigating the British Columbia coast while planning a southbound return via the west coast of Vancouver Island.2:40 This route requires timing the transition from summer northwesterlies to autumn southerlies, which typically shift in late August or September.3:36 The crew intends to head further north to visit Ocean Falls before attempting the open-ocean passage, acknowledging that a September transit involves a gamble with weather systems.7:53 They recently provisioned in Port Hardy, securing a slip at the Fisherman's Harbour for $1 per foot.14:19 The crew manages limited provisioning options and waste disposal by stripping excess packaging at the dock and storing fresh produce in damp tea towels to extend shelf life.21:57 They are preparing to round Cape Caution, an exposed section of the Inside Passage that marks their first significant venture into open Pacific waters.23:47

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