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More tunnels by sailboat and the city of Creil and the other Versailles! Ep. 11 Almost at Paris!
July 11, 2024 · 20 min · 4K views · Creil
What this video covers
Wenceslao and Sylvie navigate their sailboat through the canal system in France, approaching Paris via the Canal du Nord. The crew encounters multiple tunnels and automated locks, including a navigation error at a lock junction where they mistakenly approached a 180-meter commercial lock before identifying the correct 120-meter passage.11:52 They utilize local mooring techniques, such as tying lines to trees or driving stakes into the bank when standard bollards are unavailable, to avoid grounding in shallow areas.16:53 During transit, they observe abandoned vessels and industrial ruins near the town of Creil.17:54 The crew monitors current speed by observing debris in the water when their onboard paddlewheel sensor fails.15:25 They frequently check water depth to prevent grounding, often turning the boat around to moor with the bow facing outward for easier departure.19:42 The journey involves managing lock schedules and waiting for traffic signals from control towers.12:21
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