XTRIP SAILING · video

Hva denne videoen dekker

A solo sailor navigating the Caledonian Canal in Scotland encounters strong tidal currents and wind while approaching the entrance at Inverness.3:45 The vessel, a sailboat, faces significant maneuvering challenges due to a 3.5-knot current and shallow sandbanks near the canal lock entrance.3:26 After failing to contact the lock keeper on VHF channel 14, the sailor successfully communicates on channel 74.4:49 The transit involves navigating 29 locks, with the initial approach requiring the boat to be held against the current using a midship spring line while waiting for the lock gates to open.18:43 During the transit, the sailor performs a repair on the bow anchor roller, which had a loose bolt and worn-out roller due to chain friction and side-loading.14:06 The repair involves cutting an Allen key to fit the tight space and securing the assembly with Loctite.16:22 The canal, which spans approximately 100 kilometers and connects the North Sea to the Atlantic, requires strict adherence to lock schedules and bridge opening times.21:36

Mer fra XTRIP SAILING

Solo across the Atlantic to Iceland⛵️Xtrip Sailing Ep.239aug. 2026Chaos on the water😳 Sailing in the North Atlanticjuli 2026Between Wind, Rain, and Currents Faroe Islands🇫🇴XTrip-Sailing⛵️juni 2026I wish there would be a bang and I'd be there - choppy crossing to the Faroe Islands⛵️XTrip Sailingjuni 2026

Fra XTRIP SAILING – se kanalens båt, mannskap og alle analyserte videoer.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Én e-post med flåtens beste funn – øyeblikkene, båtene og historiene som er verdt din seertid. Skriv inn din egen adresse for å få din egen kopi.