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The 42-foot Northern Brees grounded in the Crinan Canal while transiting from the inner Hebrides to the Firth of Clyde.2:40 The crew believed their draft was 2.2 meters, but after becoming stuck for 90 minutes and requiring canal staff to raise water levels, a haul-out at Troon Yachthaven revealed the actual draft to be 2.6 meters.9:00 The marina lift at Troon accommodated the vessel without requiring the removal of stays, and the boat was placed in a cradle for winter storage.7:07 The crew performed seasonal maintenance, including installing a dehumidifier and tube heaters, before traveling to London.10:09 The transit through the Crinan Canal involved both electrically powered sea locks and manually operated internal locks, where the crew utilized winches to manage lines.1:18 The season concluded with the vessel winterized in Scotland following a multi-year journey from Canada via Greenland and Iceland.12:03

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