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Maya and Aladino anchor their boat in the Broken Group islands off the west coast of Vancouver Island while awaiting a replacement alternator.▶ 1:57 With the vessel’s charging capacity limited to solar panels, the crew restricts their use of Starlink and laptops to conserve battery power.▶ 5:54 During a forecasted southerly system, they ride out 30-to-35-knot winds in a well-protected anchorage, noting that the boat’s displacement provides stability compared to their previous vessel.▶ 19:21 They monitor the dinghy for rainwater accumulation and manage energy consumption by limiting internet activity.▶ 17:55 The crew eventually returns to a dock in Ucluelet to wait out a stronger southerly storm system.▶ 24:23 They observe that northwesterly winds typically bring clear, sunny weather to the region, while southerly winds consistently signal incoming rain and cloud cover.▶ 16:19

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