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What this video covers

The crew of a Baltic Yachts 42 DP decides to end their sailing season early in La Rochelle, France, citing shorter days, worsening weather, and the risk of orca encounters off the coast of Portugal and Spain.0:03 After navigating the Gironde estuary toward Bordeaux, the pair hauls the boat for winter storage.22:44 Maintenance tasks performed before storage include replacing a water heater, sewing repairs on dinghy chaps and a dodger using a Reliable Barracuda machine, and inspecting the engine heat exchanger tubes for corrosion.11:15 The boat is lifted by a travel lift with a 2.6-meter keel clearance, requiring precise maneuvering between existing vessels in the yard.20:22 The crew plans to resume their journey toward the Mediterranean and Gibraltar in the following season.24:07

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