Brig Eagle 10 - A RIB Delivery from Portland to Hamble
April 24, 2023 · 4 min · 5K views · The Solent
What this video covers
A delivery crew transports a Brig Eagle 10, a 700-horsepower rigid inflatable boat, from Portland Marina to Hamble.0:43 The 55-nautical-mile transit requires careful weather planning to avoid low-pressure systems, resulting in a departure at 0930 to utilize favorable tidal currents along the Dorset coast.0:52 The vessel cruises at speeds exceeding 20 knots, reaching a top speed potential of over 50 knots.0:47 During the passage, the crew encounters the Naughty Cat 331 Good Dog near Durdle Door and navigates around the wake of a Condor Ferry near Old Harry Rocks.1:52 The route continues past the Needles into the Solent under calm, glassy conditions.3:04 Choosing a weather window that aligns with tidal flow ensures a smooth, high-speed delivery for a performance-oriented powerboat.
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