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The 63-foot sailboat Corail navigates the Saint Lawrence River from Sorel to Quebec City with its mast stowed on deck.1:55 The crew faces logistical challenges securing a marina capable of unstepping or restepping a mast of this size, as facilities in Sorel and Trois-Rivières lack the necessary crane capacity or depth.14:54 After multiple failed attempts to reach the Yacht Club de Québec, the captain secures a reservation at a secondary port in Quebec City, where crane availability is scheduled for the following Monday.15:56

During the transit, the crew manages significant wake from commercial cargo traffic, which creates rolling conditions that stress the mast’s deck-stowed lashings.21:28 The captain emphasizes the importance of using high-tension straps to secure the mast, noting that the rig remained stable despite heavy movement.7:44 The vessel maintains speeds between 6 and 9 knots by timing passages with the river's current.1:20 The crew anchors near Deschaillons to break up the journey, citing the need to avoid rushing against unfavorable tides and currents.14:08

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