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Boat Life on The Inland Waterways | ⛵ Sailing Britaly ⛵
October 5, 2025 · 17 min · 2K views · Inland Waterways, France
What this video covers
Britaly transits a section of inland waterways, working through multiple locks including one with a 7.5-metre fall and floating bollards, which simplify line-handling during the drop.▶ 0:02 The crew — Chris, Emma, and Rossella — starts before sunrise and spends the morning researching potential boat storage locations ahead of a planned departure.▶ 0:02 A barge named Tatiana is spotted adding a sports car to its deck.▶ 11:52 The crew passes through what appears to be a canal junction, noting large industrial structures resembling turbines along the bank.▶ 9:57 A brief electrical fault stops all instruments; water depth reads 3.8 metres at one point, causing momentary concern before the fault clears without requiring panel access.▶ 9:56 The crew attempts a provisioning stop at a Lidl spotted on the map but skips it, instead stopping for food — a cheeseburger, chicken strips, and a cheese item — totalling €13.80 for three.▶ 15:52 A mooring at a location called Hout Notik is noted as spacious with a concrete quay.▶ 13:16 The crew reflects on the value of learning the local language when navigating foreign waterways and provisioning stops.▶ 14:39
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