Once the main is up, i set the jib for close hauled sailing in light air, january 2023, in the gulf islands of british columbia, canada. watch the boat speed. I raise the main sail singlehanded in relatively light wind. watch as the reefing line, flogging in the wind, does a perfect lasso around the boom as i raise.
Join me in appreciation of the peacefulness and joy of sailing alone in perfect sailing conditions in the gulf islands of british columbia, canada in july of. Singlehanded in perfect sailing conditions, gulf islands, bc, canada, july, 2023. They are a group of around 200 islands found in the strait of georgia between the british columbia mainland and vancouver island. in general, they are divided into two sections, the southern gulf islands and northern gulf islands. the southern gulf islands definitely include all of those connected by the main bc ferries lines between vancouver. Practice your sailing skills before setting off solo. begin by sailing short distances close to shore, and gradually build up to longer trips and more challenging conditions. make sure your boat is set up for single handed sailing with self tailing winches, a self tacking jib, and an autopilot if possible. plan your route ahead carefully.
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