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Nova Loman navigates the Standing Mast Route through the Netherlands to recover from exhaustion following a previous incident at sea.Watch Starting solo from Delfzijl, she transits to Groningen, where she meets a companion for a week of canal cruising.0:27 During this period, she troubleshoots a recurring issue with the furler drum, which had been locking due to a worn housing and shifting alignment.14:50 She secures the housing with additional string and performs a full service and greasing of the unit, which resolves the mechanical failure.15:28 The transit includes a passage through the lock at Harlingen, where strong currents during the gate opening resulted in a high-speed exit at seven knots.18:46 The trip serves as a break from offshore sailing, focusing on inland waterways and canal navigation.Watch

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