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Sailing Squib - Time-lapse - Overtaking a pushed convoy / river kilometer 496 - 480
February 17, 2026 · 3 min · 413 views · Rhine River, Germany
What this video covers
The vessel Squib navigates the Rhine River between kilometer markers 496 and 480. During this transit, the crew executes an overtaking maneuver of a push-barge convoy. The passage requires careful positioning and speed management to maintain safety while passing the larger, slower-moving commercial vessel in the restricted river channel. The footage captures the process in a time-lapse format, documenting the relative speeds and the spatial relationship between the sailboat and the commercial tow. No specific technical failures or navigation hazards occur during the maneuver.
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