Oyster 565 - A Yacht Delivery from Croatia to UK
October 31, 2025 · 21 min · 25K views · Brest
What this video covers
An Oyster 565 named Serenity completes a 2,800-mile delivery from Croatia to the Hamble River in the UK.20:04 The crew clears customs in Croatia, presenting boat papers and the vignette cruising tax before departing.1:17 The transit includes motoring along the North Sicilian coast, passing the Aeolian Islands, and navigating the Straits of Gibraltar.4:21 During the passage, the crew manages watch changes, logs, and routine maintenance, including adjusting dock lines during a storm stop in Cascais.11:42 The vessel encounters varied conditions, ranging from calm, windless days to 20-knot northeasterly winds and choppy seas caused by wind-against-tide conditions near the Needles.19:08 While in Brest, the crew observes the trimaran Idec Sport at Marina du Chateau.16:20 The delivery concludes with the vessel arriving at Swanwick, where the crew performs a final cleaning and interior sign-off.20:32 The Oyster 565 demonstrates consistent performance throughout the journey, successfully navigating diverse weather patterns and coastal channels.
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