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7 July 2025 My Boat Bris was Rammed in France
6 July 2025 · 13 min · 2K views · La Trinité-sur-Mer
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind and his wife, Olga, navigated the Vilaine River in France during March, traveling from La Trinité-sur-Mer toward Redon and La Gacilly.▶ 3:54 While moored at a quiet pontoon, a rental steel barge collided with their boat, causing minor damage to the hull.▶ 6:25 The couple later transited toward Le Croisic, where they accepted a tow from a larger sailboat during a period of fog and calm winds.▶ 9:11 Upon entering the narrow, tidal passage at Le Croisic, the towing vessel ran aground due to unmarked dredging operations, causing a minor collision between the two boats.▶ 9:42 The harbor master confirmed that warning signs for the shallow water had been neglected.▶ 10:33 Yrvind’s boat, designed to dry out safely, remained moored at the town quay during the tidal cycles.▶ 11:16 The pair planned a passage to Ireland in April, but departed early to catch a favorable wind, abandoning their birthday plans for ice cream.▶ 12:48
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