Rounding the Cape

Name: Rounding the Cape
Uploaded: 2026-01-16T17:19:33.000Z
Duration: 20 min 51 s
Description: Rounding Cape Scott at high slack tide minimizes current and turbulence during low-visibility coastal passages.

January 16, 2026 · 20 min · 53K views · Cape Scott, northern tip of

Sailboat surges downwind under blue sky, fog bank looms behind

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Maya and Aladino transit the northern tip of Vancouver Island to round Cape Scott, timing their passage to coincide with high slack tide at noon to minimize current and turbulence.▶ 4:14 They motor the 40-nautical-mile route in dense fog, relying on Starlink for app-based navigation and AIS data while maintaining a visual lookout.▶ 5:08 Although the fog obscures the coastline and the Cape Scott lighthouse, the crew confirms their position by observing the onset of a following current and a shift in swell direction.▶ 9:36 By late afternoon, the fog clears as they approach Sea Otter Cove, a sheltered anchorage on the west coast of Vancouver Island.▶ 10:48 The crew notes that planning for slack tide and maintaining a consistent watch schedule are essential for navigating this notoriously hazardous stretch of the Pacific coast.