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The End of This.
April 17, 2026 · 28 min · 102K views · Euclid, Vancouver Island
Sailboat plows through open sea, bow slicing waves
What this video covers
Maya and Aladino complete the final leg of their circumnavigation of Vancouver Island, sailing from Port Renfrew to Sooke and then into Victoria.▶ 3:20 The pair navigates the final 50-nautical-mile stretch in mid-October, encountering variable conditions ranging from fog to clear, sunny skies.▶ 12:36 The transition from the wild, bluff-lined west coast to the more protected, populated waters of the Salish Sea marks the conclusion of a five-month northern voyage.▶ 18:18 Maya reflects on the journey as a personal recovery from the burnout of a multi-year boat refit, noting that the process of filming and storytelling helped restore her confidence and connection to the vessel.▶ 7:32 The crew plans to spend the winter in the Salish Sea before sailing south the following year.▶ 27:45 Maya also discusses the final inventory of her self-published hardcover book, *The Northern Voyage*, which documents the trip with 280 pages of photographs, stories, and select recipes like smoked salmon and bread.▶ 22:04
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