Beneteau Oceanis 393 - A Yacht Delivery from Southampton to London
20 October 2023 · 15 min · 7K views · Ocean Village, Southampton
What this video covers
A delivery crew transports a Beneteau Oceanis 393 from Ocean Village in Southampton to St. Katharine Docks in London.0:28 The 135-mile coastal passage follows a route through the Solent, past Beachy Head and Dungeness, and around Dover.4:06 During the transit, the crew encounters winds reaching 30 knots, necessitating two reefs in the mainsail before they divert to the new marina in Dover for shelter.9:27 After waiting for favorable tides, the vessel proceeds to a mooring buoy at Gravesend on the Thames estuary.11:32 The final 22-mile leg involves navigating the tidal river to reach the destination near Tower Bridge.11:43 The boat features a slab-reefed mainsail, a furling genoa, and cockpit heating, which the crew utilizes during the winter delivery.1:44 The vessel demonstrates stable handling in challenging conditions off North Foreland.14:11 Proper tidal planning and the use of VTS communication are essential for navigating the Thames estuary and entering the final marina.9:27
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