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Goodbye, French Canals! Wildlings Sailing
July 28, 2020 · 15 min · 17K views · Saône River
What this video covers
The crew of Wildling Sailing transitions from the French canal system into the Saône River, ending a period of frequent lock transits and heavy weed growth.5:52 Navigating the canals required significant physical labor, including manual operation of locks and constant clearing of weeds from the boat.0:32 Upon entering the river, the crew finds travel faster and less labor-intensive, though they encounter shallow water that necessitates rafting up with other vessels at night.6:04 The crew stops at a village along the river to restock provisions, specifically purchasing nuts and seeds for high-energy snacking and filling multiple two-liter containers with potable water to supplement their main tank.12:56 They continue their journey downstream, utilizing the river current to increase efficiency compared to the canal network.6:48
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