Contest 33 - A Yacht Delivery from Swansea to St Helier
6 June 2020 · 7 min · 4K views · St Helier, Jersey
What this video covers
A professional delivery crew transports a Contest 33 from Swansea to St Helier, Jersey, during late May.0:31 The transit begins with a stop at Mylor Yacht Harbour in Falmouth, where the crew secures fuel and water after clarifying their status as a commercial operation to marina staff.2:19 The vessel motors across the English Channel on a 120-degree bearing in calm, windless conditions.3:28 The crew experiences short night watches due to the season, with daylight lasting from 03:45 until 22:00.4:02 Upon arrival in St Helier, local Customs and Immigration officials mandate that the crew remain on board to self-isolate in accordance with coronavirus travel restrictions.5:55 The new owners provide provisions, including a seafood platter and beverages, while the crew waits for transport to the airport.6:10 The delivery concludes successfully despite the logistical constraints imposed by pandemic-era regulations.6:31
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