Hallberg-Rassy 69. Part One. A Yacht Delivery from Kiel to Cannes. An Epic delivery!!!
September 5, 2024 · 22 min · 124K views · English Channel, off the coast of Brighton
What this video covers
A delivery crew sails a new Hallberg-Rassy 69 from Kiel, Germany, to Cannes, France, navigating the Kiel Canal, the North Sea, the English Channel, and the Bay of Biscay. During the transit, the crew manages sail plans using push-button controls and monitors traffic via AIS and radar, maintaining speeds of 7 to 10 knots. A batten slips from the track in the Bay of Biscay, requiring a temporary repair with cable ties and cord.13:56 While transiting the Portuguese coast, the crew receives a VHF report of an orca interaction 15 miles south of their position.19:02 The skipper immediately alters course to motor inshore toward Porto, doubles the watch, and increases engine speed to avoid the reported pod.21:31 The vessel arrives safely in Porto after a night entrance.20:56 Regular maintenance, including monitoring rigging and sail hardware, remains essential even on new production yachts.13:37
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