Sailing Magic Carpet · video

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Magic Carpet anchors in the narrow, fjord-like waters of Les Calanques, France, before departing the Mediterranean for a transit through the Rhône River.1:10 The crew navigates a shallow, narrow pass near the river mouth, monitoring depths as low as 3 meters with a 1.5-meter draft.12:43 Upon arrival at Port Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, the vessel encounters severe westerly gusts, requiring secure mooring lines and extensive fendering to withstand the conditions.13:24 The crew prepares to unstep the mast at Port Saint-Louis-du-Rhône to begin a winter transit through the European canal system toward Northern Europe.11:15 The stop at Les Calanques serves as a final coastal excursion, featuring hiking and foraging, before the transition to inland river navigation.1:54

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