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Sailing in the forest 😳 Is that even possible? XTrip Sailing Ep. 229

10. april 2026 · 12 min · 5K visninger · Loch Ness

Sailboat approaches Glenurquhart Road bridge on narrow canal

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Micha navigates the Caledonian Canal in Scotland, transiting from Inverness through the first six locks of the 29-lock system.Watch The canal depth reaches 4.5 meters, though the route narrows significantly as it transitions into the River Ness.0:41 After passing through the locks and several opening road bridges, the vessel enters Loch Dochfour and eventually Loch Ness.5:34 On Loch Ness, Micha encounters gusty conditions and sails with a storm jib and two reefs in the mainsail, tacking close to the forested shoreline where depths remain substantial at 84 meters.8:22 The transit requires coordination with other vessels for bridge openings and lock scheduling.1:35 For overnight stays, the canal provides serviced pontoons accessible with a key obtained through booking.2:23 Due to post-Brexit regulations, EU-issued drone licenses are invalid in the UK, requiring separate registration with the British Civil Aviation Authority.11:43 The journey concludes with an anchorage in a quiet bay on Loch Ness at a depth of 9 meters.11:31

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