Solo via Sea and Seine to Paris #12 | Lost in communication
Leaving the historic harbor of Honfleur aboard Lady Liselot and setting course for Paris!
Footage: 2025-09-14, s6, e11.
I left The netherlands in august 2025 with 'destination unkown'. Whilst en route I thought it would be a nice idea to grab a croussant in Paris. This is my journey.
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In this episode, we tackle the first major leg of the journey up the River Seine: 350 kilometers total, starting with a crucial 100 km stretch to Rouen. Navigating a 50-foot motor yacht solo on a tidal river requires precise timing, managing strong current shifts, passing through locks, and dealing with radio communications on the Seine.
Join me as we leave Honfleur, drop lines, calculate the tide, and encounter large commercial cruise ships like the Seine Princess along the way!
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction & Honfleur Departure Plan
0:47 - The Route to Paris: 350km vs Nautical Miles
1:40 - Tidal Strategy: Why the River Seine is Dangerous
3:42 - Saying Goodbye to Neighbors & Fuel Math
5:21 - Lock Transit & Saying Thank You
6:42 - Leaving Honfleur: Fighting the Tidal Current
7:58 - Filling Out the Logbook on Calm Waters
9:37 - VHF Channel Confusion on French Inland Waters
10:43 - Encountering the Seine Princess Cruise Ship
12:49 - Radio Silence & French Language Barriers
13:12 - Final Thoughts & Channel Update
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VHF Channel Confusion on French Inland Waters
