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Sailing Squib - We'll take care of the rest along the way - Dunaujvaros - Baja /7
December 4, 2025 · 17 min · 1K views · Danube River, Hungary
What this video covers
The crew of a motorboat travels 100 kilometers down the Danube River from Dunaujvaros to Baja, Hungary, maintaining an average speed of 10 km/h with a 3 km/h current assist.4:08 Navigation requires constant monitoring of river kilometer markers and buoys to avoid shallow sandbanks, with depth readings occasionally dropping to 0.4 meters near harbor entrances.14:54 The vessel utilizes AIS and the Marine Traffic app to track commercial freighter traffic, which has been sparse during this stretch.7:12 Mechanical systems, including both engines and alternators, have stabilized after five days of travel.6:20 The crew performs minor repairs, including custom-fitting a waste bin mount and addressing a squeaking pump motor.11:13 Plans include clearing customs out of Hungary and into Serbia, despite the challenges of navigating border stations on a Sunday.9:42 The crew also manages onboard living conditions, including installing mosquito screens at the Baja yacht club to mitigate heavy insect activity.16:10
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