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Princess Louisa Inlet in British Columbia requires precise timing to transit the Malibu Rapids at slack water due to dangerous tidal currents.16:06 Once inside the inlet, anchorages are scarce and challenging because the water depth drops rapidly near the shore, often forcing boats to anchor in deep water with limited scope.19:55 The crew of Magic Carpet and the crew of SV Yare successfully navigated these conditions before anchoring at Point Patrick in Jervis Inlet.20:20 While at anchor, the crews identified a large, shifting dark mass in the water via drone footage, which they determined to be a massive bait ball of herring.23:16 The journey through the region involves navigating alpine valleys with steep, mountainous terrain and unpredictable wind patterns that funnel through the inlets.1:26 The crew also hiked the unmaintained trail to the site of a historic trapper's cabin, a route noted for its steep incline and rugged terrain.3:35

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