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James and Natalie, the owners of the 38-ft sailboat Zephyr, travel from Panama to Victoria, Canada, to visit family for the Christmas holiday.0:34 The journey involves a 24-hour transit across four flights, including a tight connection in Miami.1:08 Upon arrival, the couple experiences a significant winter weather event, with 40 centimeters of snow accumulating in Squamish and 20 centimeters in Victoria.2:36 They participate in winter activities including snowshoeing in the mountains and attending a WHL hockey game between the Victoria Royals and the Vancouver Giants.8:03 The trip includes a visit to Butchart Gardens and local parks, where they observe wildlife in freezing conditions.9:46 The couple spends the holiday season with family, including Natalie’s brother, Michael, a gold-medal-winning athlete in the Winter Special Olympics.6:23

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