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Wenceslao and Sylvie navigate their sailboat through the canal network of Belgium, passing through Deinze, Kortrijk, and Menen before crossing into France. The crew manages tight bridge clearances, including one passage with only 10 centimeters of clearance, while monitoring water depth to avoid grounding in the canal center.5:27 Navigation requires careful attention to bridge heights and local regulations, which vary by province. In some areas, such as Harelbeke, operators require vessels to pay for lock passages via a specific website before requesting transit by radio.13:05 The crew experiences delays at Harelbeke, where they are forced to wait until the following morning after being denied entry late in the day.14:41 Throughout the transit, they share the canal with commercial barge traffic, requiring them to yield and coordinate movements.16:46 Upon reaching Menen, the crew explores local street markets before completing their departure from Belgium.21:47 The pair also acquires and tests vintage Belgian bicycles for shore transport during their stops.6:55

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