Gone with the Wynnsvídeo
THE ULTIMATE CANAL ADVENTURE BEGINS (full tour)
21 de maio de 2023 · 20 min · 505K visualizações · Blackwater Meadow Marina
O que este vídeo aborda
A pair of sailors begins a 10-day canal boat hire in Ellesmere, England, transitioning from ocean-going sailing to navigating a 20-ton narrowboat on the British canal network.2:02 The crew receives orientation and handling training from ABC Boat Hire at Blackwater Marina, focusing on tiller control, lock navigation, and bridge passage.3:39 Expert guidance from a long-term liveaboard emphasizes that narrowboating is not a contact sport; operators must prioritize slow speeds to avoid damaging other vessels and spilling tea.11:41 Proper etiquette includes avoiding mooring at water points or lock landings and maintaining a respectful distance from other boats.10:01 The rental vessel, the Alpine Swift, features a 2,000-watt inverter, diesel-fired radiant heating, a four-burner stove, and a double-filtered water system.16:36 The crew notes that while the boat is a "long version of an RV," the primary challenge involves managing the narrow, winding channels and wind-induced drift at speeds of three to four miles per hour.2:58
Mais de Gone with the Wynns
De Gone with the Wynns — veja o barco, a tripulação e todos os vídeos analisados do canal.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
Um email com os melhores achados da frota — os momentos, barcos e histórias que valem o seu tempo de visualização. Insira o seu endereço para receber a sua cópia.