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Sailing Vancouver Island Part 1: The Start of Our Biggest Adventure Yet! (Episode 28)
September 27, 2019 · 9 min · 9K views · Nanaimo
What this video covers
Mac and Jenny depart the United States for Canada, beginning a northern passage along the coast of British Columbia.1:51 They clear customs via a dedicated telephone at the designated customs dock, presenting passports, boat registration, Coast Guard documentation, FCC paperwork, insurance, and rabies vaccination records for their dog.2:23 The pair emphasizes the necessity of using the correct dock to avoid significant fines and potential blacklisting by border authorities.3:46 After clearing, they navigate Dodd Narrows at slack tide without incident.5:07 The crew then crosses the 18-mile Strait of Georgia in calm conditions before anchoring near Nanaimo and Newcastle Island to restock fresh produce.5:23 They later encounter a severe thunderstorm with lightning and heavy rain while at anchor.8:22 The transit continues toward Princess Louisa Inlet.8:39 Proper customs procedure requires using the specific, designated dock to avoid legal penalties and border patrol intervention.3:32
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