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Echoes of the Old World... ⛵Sailing Britaly⛵ (Belgium To The Med Via The Inland Waterways - Part 4)
4 November 2024 · 20 min · 5K views · inland waterways of Belgium
What this video covers
The crew of the 4.2-knot vessel Britaly navigates the Belgian inland waterways, transiting rivers and locks while heading toward Brussels.6:53 During a lock approach, the boat becomes pinned against a wall by thruster wash from a barge, highlighting the risks of positioning near commercial traffic.0:58 The vessel strikes a submerged log, though its Kevlar-reinforced bow sustains no damage.2:13 After finding the pontoons at Dendermonde full, the crew continues to a city identified as Thimsy, where they secure a temporary mooring for 21 euros per night.8:48 Later, the crew attempts to moor near a lock, but finding the space occupied and exposed to heavy stern wash from large vessels, they relocate to a water-skiing club’s wall to tie up for the night.19:41 The crew relies on an onboard inverter and washing machine, minimizing the need for shore-based facilities while navigating the canal system.9:48
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