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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest on the way - Stepping the mast first attempt/ 17
12 février 2026 · 28 min · 1K vues · Ruse, Bulgaria
Sailor steers Squib through river channels at low tide
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
A cruising couple navigating the Danube River toward the Black Sea reports significant challenges with low water levels, shifting navigation markers, and limited berthing infrastructure near Ruse, Bulgaria. During the transit, the crew encountered depths as shallow as 0.9 meters and found that existing river charts no longer accurately reflect the current buoyage or the presence of new, vegetated islands.4:44 Upon reaching Ruse, the crew discovered that the local yacht clubs were unsuitable for their vessel due to shallow water and inadequate docking facilities.8:58 They ultimately moored alongside a commercial freighter in the industrial harbor, where a local captain assisted with logistics and transportation to a nearby Lidl for provisions.Watch The crew plans to continue downstream to Braila, Romania, to attempt a mast-stepping operation before proceeding through the Danube Delta toward the Black Sea and the Bosphorus.11:41 They intend to maintain a coastal route, utilizing anchorages rather than clearing customs at intermediate ports.16:13
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