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Life is Like Sailing - Cruising Canada's West Coast - Part 3
September 29, 2016 · 20 min · 7K views · Otter Cove
What this video covers
A crew departs Otter Cove at 5:13 a.m. to transit Race Passage and Current Passage with a favorable tide, achieving speeds of up to 12 knots over ground.1:45 The vessel maintains a 15-hour, 82-nautical-mile pace to reach Beaver Harbor, near Port Hardy, by the end of the third day of a planned four-day journey.18:34 While motoring, the crew utilizes two-hour helm shifts and monitors progress via chart plotter.5:49 As conditions become lumpy with residual waves from the north-northwest, the crew rolls out the headsail to stabilize the motion and reduce engine strain.14:44 Upon arrival at Beaver Harbor, the crew anchors in 55 feet of water, noting the location as a recommended anchorage for moderate-sized vessels in the sailing directions.17:00 The crew plans to refuel in Port Hardy at 8 a.m. before attempting a crossing of Queen Charlotte Sound toward Hakai Pass.19:07 Consistent early starts and long daily distances allow the crew to stay ahead of their original schedule.18:19
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