Sailing Magic Carpet · video

What this video covers

The crew of Magic Carpet prepares their vessel for winter storage in a Dutch boatyard, focusing on removing window frames for future resealing and completing cabin top sanding.1:15 They disassemble the head for refurbishment, replacing missing hose clamps and screws with spares provided by a boatyard worker.9:16 To secure the boat for the winter, they cover the deck with tarps, as the hatches were removed for maintenance in Switzerland.11:32 The owners depart for Switzerland to fulfill mandatory civil service requirements, driving a rental car 900 kilometers across Germany via the Autobahn.6:50 They navigate COVID-19 travel restrictions and border crossings before entering a 10-day quarantine in a farmhouse.15:17 The transition marks the end of a major refit chapter for the boat and precedes a significant announcement regarding the future of the vessel and the channel.

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