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A sailing ship off course - Episode 30 Main-Danube Canal to the Danube
6 October 2022 · 20 min · 2K views · Leerstetten lock, Main-Danube Canal
What this video covers
Peter and Sabina navigate their 40-year-old pocket catamaran, Squib, through the Main-Danube Canal towards the Danube River.0:27 To manage cold autumn temperatures, the crew relies on an electric heater, necessitating overnight stays at marinas with shore power.3:07 When transiting the canal’s massive locks, including the 24.7-metre lift at Leerstetten, the crew uses VHF radio to request entry two kilometres in advance.6:32 They prioritise finding floating bollards to avoid the heavy mud and debris found on fixed wall bollards, which previously damaged the boat's rub rail.7:38 The vessel crosses the European Watershed at an elevation of over 400 metres before beginning the descent towards the Danube.6:02 After passing the final lock at Kelheim, the crew enters the Danube and stops at Marina Saal to refuel during heavy rain.16:52 The transit through the Altmühltal section offers scenic views of castles and ruins, contrasting with the more industrial appearance of the canal's northern reaches.14:59
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