Sailing Zephyr IV · video

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Dave and Bill sail Zephyr IV from Southampton Town Quay Marina down Southampton Water towards Poole.Watch They depart with a northerly wind, navigating the starboard side of the main shipping channel to avoid commercial traffic, including tankers near the Fawley refinery and container ships.0:35 The vessel passes Hythe Pier, Calshot Spit, Lymington, Yarmouth, and Hurst Castle before entering the North Channel.0:57 During the passage, Zephyr IV maintains speeds between 6.5 and 8 knots in 12 to 18 knots of wind.5:06 The crew encounters the training vessel Tenacious near the North Channel buoy.3:43 After passing Hengistbury Head, they enter Poole Harbour and anchor for the night behind Brownsea Island.4:40 The transit covers a busy commercial waterway and concludes with a sheltered anchorage in preparation for a forecast of stronger winds the following day.

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