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Exiting the Inner Harbour
March 27, 2026 · 18 min · 2K views · Cherbourg
Sailboat’s starboard deck at night, crew silhouetted near winches, backing from dock
What this video covers
Chris maneuvers his boat out of the inner harbour in Cherbourg, timing his departure to coincide with the 13:00 lock opening.0:27 Before entering the lock, he prepares the vessel for a port-side tie-up to protect a recent repair on the starboard hull.6:15 He shifts fenders from the starboard side to the port side and sets up spring lines to ensure a clean approach.1:07 While navigating the lock exit, he encounters two incoming fishing boats and coordinates a red-to-red pass to clear the harbour entrance.15:14 The lockmaster grants him priority exit over the commercial traffic.17:22 Once clear of the lock gates, he monitors the surrounding docks and navigational hazards while transitioning into the channel.17:52 The departure marks the final preparation before a planned day of rigging work and a subsequent transit into the Atlantic.18:24
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