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Life is Like Sailing - Winter Cruising 2025 - EP 02
January 21, 2025 · 16 min · 5K views · Victoria, British Columbia
What this video covers
Alfy and Devlin visit the Legislative Library in Victoria, British Columbia, during a winter cruise.Watch They receive a private tour of the facility from Global News reporter Keith Baldry, who highlights the building's history, including the architectural work of Francis Rattenbury and the connection between his unbuilt Prince Rupert hotel designs and the sinking of the Titanic.3:49 After departing Victoria at 09:15, the crew motors toward Otter Bay on North Pender Island.9:43 They encounter two or three killer whales in Harrow Strait, maintaining their course as the animals surface nearby.11:21 The vessel experiences light winds and significant tidal current, resulting in slow progress.10:09 Upon arrival at the Vancouver Rowing Club outstation in Otter Bay, the crew secures a slip at the dock to avoid the ferry swell typically encountered when anchoring in the bay.10:53 They plan to continue to Ganges for a multi-day stay.11:01 The boat utilizes an S-Bar heater for climate control during the rainy winter conditions.8:39
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