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Thais Canado and Beto Toledo plan to navigate the European inland waterway network, connecting the North Atlantic, Baltic, Mediterranean, and Black Seas.4:28 Inspired by commercial traffic on the Rhone River and vessels arriving in Sete via the Canal du Midi, the pair intends to transit rivers and canals through the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, and Switzerland.1:55 They identify the need for a specific type of vessel capable of navigating locks, tunnels, and low-clearance bridges, noting that standard European waterway dimensions dictate strict limits on length, width, and draft.11:06 While the Rhone historically presented challenges like flooding, sandbars, and strong currents, modern infrastructure now supports both commercial shipping and recreational houseboats.2:49 The crew intends to utilize a mix of marinas, canal-side moorings, and lake anchorages, noting that costs for these facilities vary significantly.9:37 They plan to document their search for a suitable boat and the subsequent transit of these inland routes.6:47

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