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Navigating the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) from Norfolk, Virginia, requires precise timing of bridge clearances and constant vigilance against shallow water and submerged hazards. The crew of a sailing vessel, measuring 65 feet to the top of its mast, manages multiple fixed bridges with minimal clearance, often relying on low-tide windows to ensure the antenna clears the structure.5:55 During the transit, the crew encounters numerous submerged logs and shallow sections outside the marked channel, necessitating continuous monitoring of the chart plotter.7:13 A near-grounding occurs when the autopilot, set to maintain a compass heading rather than follow the programmed route, fails to execute a turn in a narrow channel; the vessel reaches water depths of only 1.5 feet before the crew intervenes.17:11 The transit involves coordinating bridge openings via VHF radio and navigating alongside commercial traffic and other cruisers.3:52 The crew notes that the geography of the ICW, particularly in sections resembling the Delta del Tigre in Argentina, demands total focus, as even a momentary distraction can lead to grounding or collision.19:04

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