Sailing Magic Carpet · video

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The crew of the restored traditional sailboat Magic Carpet 2 explores three geothermal sites along the central coast of British Columbia, Canada, using a geothermal map to locate hot springs.1:12 The tour begins at Shearwater Hot Springs in Gardner Canal, which the crew finds well-maintained and ideal for soaking.7:14 They then visit Bishop Bay Hot Spring, a popular stop on the Inside Passage route featuring a dock and mooring balls, though the crew finds the water temperature insufficient for a satisfying soak.9:42 The final destination is Klikani Hot Springs in Klekani Inlet, which requires a two-nautical-mile dinghy row and a hike through dense, wet terrain.15:36 The crew discovers that fallen trees have damaged the water-delivery pipe, rendering the site unusable for bathing.22:49 The crew concludes that while Shearwater offers the best experience, remote sites like Klikani provide a greater sense of adventure despite the lack of functional infrastructure.25:19

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