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Navigating a 24-meter drop in a lock on the Rhône River requires precise boat handling and rope management to maintain stability as water levels change.0:40 The crew approaches the lock at a 45-degree angle in neutral, then shifts into reverse to position the vessel alongside a floating bollard.3:10 Maintaining the boat in the center of the lock with equal tension on both the bow and stern lines prevents the vessel from drifting as the water level drops.5:22 The crew emphasizes keeping the ropes under hand control rather than tying them off, allowing for immediate adjustments to compensate for momentum or water turbulence.7:17 Life jackets are mandatory, and lock keepers monitor compliance from control towers.2:53 While the Rhône locks feature floating bollards that simplify the process, smaller locks often require using a boat hook to secure lines to fixed points.8:48 The crew notes that while descending is calm, ascending requires more vigilance due to increased water pressure against the hull.7:34

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