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I am the best lock keeper😎Channel upstream-Nerves downstream-Xtrip Sailing - Ep.230 Sailing⛵️
17 avril 2026 · 19 min · 21K vues · Loch Ness
Sailboat glides past castle ruin on loch shore
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Micha sails his Bavaria through the Caledonian Canal in Scotland, navigating the length of Loch Ness before ascending the five-stage lock flight at Fort Augustus.8:08 During the transit of Loch Ness, he encounters light winds of approximately eight knots, requiring him to tack frequently.7:57 He notes a technical limitation with his 140% genoa, which cannot pass between the forestay and a second inner forestay; he must roll the sail, tack, and redeploy it on the new course.7:35 Communication with lock and bridge operators occurs on VHF channel 74.5:48 Upon reaching Fort Augustus, he navigates the five-stage lock system, where he observes that the lock walls lack ladders in the center, complicating line handling.14:09 He experiences frustration with the pace of other boaters and the crowded tourist environment, ultimately choosing to prioritize a slower, more deliberate transit over the hurried pace of nearby motorboats and charter vessels.18:35
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