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GIANT Locks & ANCIENT Towns. French Canal & River Cruising At It's Best | Wildlings Sailing
August 11, 2020 · 19 min · 12K views · Tournon-sur-Rhône
What this video covers
Cruising the river Rhône requires careful monitoring of wind conditions, as the Mistral wind can create hazardous navigation and uncomfortable conditions for small vessels.0:12 The crew navigates an 8-meter boat through a series of locks, including one with a 15-meter drop, while managing strong gusts that necessitate lowering the bimini.0:56 During the transit, they encounter industrial sites, including a Lafarge Cement mining operation and a nuclear power plant.15:18 The crew stops at Tournon-sur-Rhône, noting the town's accessible port and local food scene, before continuing toward Valence and Viviers.7:04 High winds occasionally force the crew to remain at the dock, with overnight mooring fees reaching £20 for their vessel.11:27 Navionics provides limited information for some smaller stops, requiring reliance on local observation for depth and infrastructure.6:39 The crew emphasizes the importance of monitoring wind forecasts to avoid the strong currents and high winds that characterize the Rhône valley.0:11
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