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How We're Preparing Our Sailing Boat To Go Through The French Canals || Wildlings Sailing
2 June 2020 · 19 min · 15K views
What this video covers
A crew preparing for transit through the French canal system faces delays due to navigation restrictions in a red zone near Paris.9:43 While awaiting clearance from marina staff, the crew performs maintenance tasks, including flushing and refilling the engine coolant with a 50-50 antifreeze and water mixture.11:31 They also clean the deck and lifelines, using an international stain remover on the safety netting.15:18 To prepare for departure, they stock up on provisions, charge electronics, and download media.7:12 The crew attempts to secure missing packages, including a replacement bilge pump, but fails to locate them.2:25 They plan to raft up against a *peniche*—a traditional river barge—once authorities lift the navigation ban, which remains subject to changing local regulations.17:27 The crew remains in the marina, balancing ongoing boat preparations with uncertainty regarding their departure date.17:10
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