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Aspiring Yachtmaster training in North Brittany | Saga47swan Sailing
July 31, 2023 · 12 min · 235 views · Brittany
What this video covers
Chris and his crew practice traditional navigation and passage planning in the tidal waters of North Brittany, France, as part of Yachtmaster training.Watch The crew navigates areas with tidal ranges exceeding 10 meters and numerous rock hazards, requiring precise piloting.10:26 During the passage, the team alters their original plan to divert from Roscoff to Trebordane before ultimately sailing to Roscoff.4:38 The crew then completes a 98.3-nautical-mile passage from Roscoff to the Helford River in England, covering the distance in 19 hours and 33 minutes.10:49 The transit involves crossing a traffic separation scheme, where the crew maintains a vigilant lookout, and navigating toward waypoints near Lizard Point and St. Anthony's Head.9:24 The final leg across the English Channel occurs in southwest force 4 winds on a beam reach.11:05 The training exercise concludes with the boat's arrival in Falmouth, England, at low water.11:35 Careful chart work and adherence to planned waypoints prove essential for managing the challenging tidal conditions and heavy traffic of the region.10:26
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