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Drake and Monique, sailing the 40-ft catamaran Paragon, provision for a passage from the Gulf de Morvehen, France, to the south coast of England.0:59 To transport groceries from a Carrefour store located 4.9 kilometers from the dinghy landing at Larmerbaden, the crew utilizes a Burley Travoy bike trailer.1:44 They time the one-nautical-mile dinghy transit to coincide with the rising tide to avoid shallow areas and mudflats that dry out at low tide.2:02 The crew navigates the dinghy using the iSailor app, monitoring current and depth to maintain speeds of approximately 5 to 6 knots while avoiding oyster farms.5:40 The shopping trip costs 279 euros ($303 USD) and includes fresh produce, French cheeses, canned goods, and a crepe pan.22:37 The crew emphasizes the importance of timing dinghy landings with tidal ranges and using current to conserve outboard battery power when transporting heavy loads.

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