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Life is Like Sailing - Gulf Island Cruising - 2023 - Ep 01

August 5, 2023 · 11 min · 6K views · Ladysmith Harbor

What this video covers

Alfy anchors the Northern Dancer 5 in Princess Cove on Wallace Island, managing a stern line tied to a marine park chain ring. During the overnight stay, the tide drops significantly, requiring careful monitoring of the 13-to-14-foot depth and proximity to the shore.5:07 The vessel covers approximately 40 miles on a recent trip, with roughly 30 miles completed under sail.1:50 After departing Wallace Island, the boat anchors near Ladysmith Harbor, positioned near a log mill.8:07 The trip continues toward the town of Sydney on the Saanich Peninsula.10:28 The objective for this leg is to reach Blackline Marine for scheduled boat maintenance.10:36

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