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Over Land and Sea: The Final Passage of the Year from Codroy to the Bay of Islands
October 3, 2025 · 18 min · 21K views · Codroy, Newfoundland
What this video covers
Steve and Robin navigate the 38-ft wooden boat Arabella from Codroy to a winter berth in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, to avoid the onset of seasonal storms. To coordinate the vessel and their truck, Robin cycles 90 miles along the Trans-Canada Highway against 20-mph headwinds to meet Steve at the harbor.▶ 4:39 During the final passage, the crew monitors the wreck of the MSC Baltic III, which ran aground in February, noting the vessel remains visible without an active AIS signal.▶ 9:58 They navigate the entrance to their destination, which features two sets of ledges, using a Code Zero in light 10-knot winds.▶ 11:22 Upon arrival in Corner Brook, the crew prepares the boat for a seven-month layup, installing winter storm lines, stowing lifelines, and inflating fenders.▶ 16:17 They plan to leave the vessel at the dock for a week to hike in Gros Morne before settling into the local cruising grounds for the winter.▶ 16:04
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