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COVID TESTING AND QUARANTINE IN JERSEY | Bohemen Ep. 07 - English Channel & life before Bay of Biscay crossing
July 29, 2020 · 15 min · 3K views · Jersey
What this video covers
The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Bohemen departs Den Haag, Netherlands, for a passage to Jersey in the English Channel.0:06 Navigating the channel requires careful timing with tidal currents to avoid being pushed backward by strong flows.2:52 Upon arrival in Jersey, the crew moors at a designated quarantine dock and coordinates with the Jersey Coast Guard.5:27 To comply with local COVID-19 regulations, the crew travels to a drive-thru testing facility to undergo mandatory nasal swab testing.5:51 While awaiting results, the vessel anchors offshore to maintain isolation.7:54 During this period, the crew catches mackerel, which they fillet and prepare for dinner.9:19 After receiving notification from the Jersey government that all tests are negative, the crew clears quarantine and explores the island, including the privately owned Mont Orgueil Castle in the Trinity area.10:28 The crew prepares the vessel for the subsequent passage across the Bay of Biscay.14:35
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