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A crew navigating the Seine River toward Paris in July 2024 manages transit restrictions and security measures imposed for the Olympic Games. Because the vessel requires a lowered mast to clear non-lifting bridges, the crew relies on motor-sailing through the canal system.0:30 Navigation involves passing through multiple locks and adhering to a 3-knot speed limit in restricted zones, where traffic is regulated by temporary signals to accommodate Olympic aquatic events.14:53 While mooring overnight in a residential area, the crew encounters heavy aquatic vegetation that fouls the propeller; they clear the obstruction by using the river's current to drift while shifting between forward and reverse gears.17:14 The transit includes passing the Eiffel Tower, though live-streaming attempts during this segment suffered from signal interference and poor resolution due to high security presence.23:37 The crew notes that navigating the Seine requires constant attention to heavy traffic from high-speed launches and careful management of river currents.13:55

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