Blue Horizon · video

What this video covers

The crew of the Blue Horizon sails from Vlissingen, Netherlands, to Dieppe, France, navigating coastal waters characterized by significant tidal ranges and industrial shipping lanes. During a night passage from Calais, the crew encounters a small, overcrowded inflatable boat carrying approximately 20 people in open water without life jackets.10:05 They observe a coast guard vessel nearby, which they assume is responding to the situation.12:22 Throughout the transit, the crew manages various technical challenges, including motoring against headwinds, navigating around charted minefields, and timing arrivals with high tide to avoid grounding in shallow harbors.12:36 In Dieppe, they encounter an 8.6-meter tidal range, requiring careful selection of a berth to ensure the boat remains afloat at low tide.13:50 The crew utilizes a storm jib for heavy-wind passages and relies on local kiosks to procure SIM cards for connectivity.5:10 The experience of witnessing the migrant vessel prompts the crew to reflect on the relative nature of their own sailing difficulties and the importance of perspective.11:12

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