Jakob Lang Sailing · video

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Jakob Lang and his father sail the 1976 vessel Wolf through the Netherlands, transiting from Lelystad through Amsterdam, the North Sea, and the Waddenmeer to the island of Terschelling.0:51 During the initial North Sea leg, the crew encounters 60-knot gusts and retreats to the Seaport Marina in IJmuiden to wait out the storm.6:11 After resuming the passage toward Den Helder, a sudden frontal system brings a 180-degree wind shift and 40-knot winds, forcing the crew to drop the mainsail and continue under the foresail.11:35 Upon reaching Terschelling, a furling error causes the genoa to twist and jam, shaking the rig.18:05 The return trip involves navigating the Waddenmeer and the Lorentz locks to re-enter the IJsselmeer before concluding the voyage in Lelystad.24:00 The trip ends with a visit to the HISWA te Water boat show, where Lang compares the interior design and layout of modern yachts, including the Hallberg-Rassy and a 53-foot catamaran, to his own older vessel.27:46

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