Hallberg Rassy 40 - A Yacht Delivery from Santander to Bruinisse
October 12, 2023 · 10 min · 17K views · Bruinisse
What this video covers
A Hallberg-Rassy 40 completes an 800-mile delivery from Santander, Spain, to Bruinisse, Netherlands.0:41 The crew departs Santander under calm conditions, motoring through the channel before encountering favorable winds in the Bay of Biscay that allow for sustained speeds of 8 knots.1:27 Navigation requires precise timing at the Ras des Seine to ensure passage during slack water, avoiding the lumpy seas common to the area.3:43 The vessel stops in Cherbourg, France, for fuel, fresh provisions, and minor maintenance before continuing through the busy shipping lanes along the Belgian and Dutch coasts.5:48 The final leg involves a night transit through the Dutch waterways, which the crew finds well-charted and clearly marked.8:36 The delivery concludes with a daylight arrival in Bruinisse.9:15 The Hallberg-Rassy 40 demonstrates stability and balance throughout the varied conditions of the passage.2:15
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