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The crew of a Baltic Yachts 42 DP concludes their sailing season with a 12-day transit through the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and the United Kingdom.0:12 Departing Scheveningen in early October, the vessel navigates the busy English Channel, utilizing tidal currents and communicating with Dover VTS to manage heavy commercial shipping traffic.15:45 The crew maintains a reefed headsail while crossing the Dover Strait, reaching speeds of 7 to 8.5 knots.10:15 During the passage, they visit Zeebrugge, Dunkirk, and Dover, timing arrivals to avoid night navigation in unfamiliar ports.10:58 The trip includes land-based excursions to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the International Criminal Court in The Hague.2:40 Upon reaching Newport, Belgium, the boat is hauled out for winter storage, where the crew inspects the rigging and clears barnacles from the speed sensor paddle wheel.27:20 The season concludes with the vessel fully compliant with Schengen and VAT regulations.23:09

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