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A 28-foot sailboat navigates the Limfjord canal in northern Denmark, stopping at the islands of Venø and Mors.1:34 After departing the fishing town of Tiburon, the crew experiences local culture in Venø, including a harp concert in Denmark’s smallest church and a visit from neighbours who provide fresh buns.1:43 The transit to Nykøbing Mors involves 20-knot winds in protected, flat waters, requiring several reefs in the sails.9:48 Upon arrival in Nykøbing Mors, the crew explores the town, which served as the historical site of the Søren Larsen & Sons boatyard where the tall ship Søren Larsen was built.13:19 Local residents at the yacht club confirm the former location of the shipyard, now a shellfish processing plant, and share traditions such as the sunset trumpet signal for lowering harbour flags.17:11 The passage highlights the contrast between modern cruising and the historical experiences of past sailors, while emphasising the social nature of Danish harbour life.

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