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VLOG_20 Sinbadsan Part II
November 7, 2017 · 9 min · 54 views · Omiš
What this video covers
Nick and his crew navigate their boat, Sinbad's son, up a shallow river in Omiš, Croatia, to secure a berth for the winter.0:24 The vessel draws 2.2 meters, while the river channel depth fluctuates between 1.5 and 2.5 meters.1:17 Relying on high tide and local guidance from Mirko, the crew maneuvers through a narrow, shallow entrance to reach the designated mooring area.4:03 The process requires precise engine control and repeated backing and filling to position the boat against the current.7:11 Once alongside the wharf, the crew secures the vessel with stern lines and springs to account for tidal changes and river flow.7:45 For long-term winter storage, they plan to deploy two anchors to hold the boat off the dock, protecting it from potential bad weather.8:24
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