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Jakob Lang sails single-handed 370 to 430 nautical miles from St. Peter Port, Guernsey, back to the Netherlands.1:50 The route requires navigating the English Channel, where tidal currents reach four knots, occasionally forcing the boat to motor to maintain headway against the tide.2:41 During the transit, Lang encounters heavy shipping traffic near Dover and experiences fatigue from two days of near-constant watch.8:50 A cooling system failure occurs when the seawater intake filter becomes blocked by shells and seagrass, forcing an immediate engine shutdown.9:54 After identifying the blockage, Lang diverts to Calais, France, due to exhaustion and the presence of fishing gear in the water.10:34 He secures the boat at the waiting pontoon and enters the marina after the bridge opens.12:36 The passage highlights the challenges of managing strong tidal currents, heavy commercial traffic, and mechanical maintenance while sailing solo.

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