Sven Yrvind · video

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Sven Yrvind and his wife, Olga, navigated the Vilaine River in France during March, traveling from La Trinité-sur-Mer toward Redon and La Gacilly.1:52 While moored at a quiet pontoon, a rental steel barge collided with their boat, causing minor damage to the hull.6:12 The couple later transited toward Le Croisic, where they accepted a tow from a larger sailboat during a period of fog and calm winds.9:11 Upon entering the narrow, tidal passage at Le Croisic, the towing vessel ran aground due to unmarked dredging operations, causing a minor collision between the two boats.10:01 The harbor master confirmed that warning signs for the shallow water had been neglected.10:33 Yrvind’s boat, designed to dry out safely, remained moored at the town quay during the tidal cycles.11:23 The pair planned a passage to Ireland in April, but departed early to catch a favorable wind, abandoning their birthday plans for ice cream.12:48

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