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The time we met Sailing legend Jimmy Cornell! Ep. 85

1 de mayo de 2017 · 16 min · 425K visitas · La Grande Motte

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While waiting out 30-to-40-knot winds in La Grande Motte, France, the crew travels inland to attend a seminar featuring sailing legend Jimmy Cornell.0:36 The trip continues through the Languedoc region, visiting Cathar castles including Chateau de Keribus and Chateau de Pepetus, both noted for their 13th-century military architecture and strategic positions on limestone ridges.1:15 The crew then drives 240km to the Gorges du Tarn to meet friends for rock climbing.6:32 They explore the ancient village of Comptob, which remains accessible only by boat or wading, and observe a Tyrolean pulley system used for transporting supplies.8:28 The group climbs limestone cliffs, utilizing double figure-of-eight knots for safety, and discusses the technical grading of climbing routes, including 5a and 6b classifications.9:21 The excursion concludes with local wine and stories regarding maritime incidents and boat sales.13:26

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