I fell off my boat: Man Overboard (Pt 2) | Sailing Ep 261
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Join Jamie and Liz of followtheboat as they document their high-authority transition from a 20-year ocean odyssey to the 'Slow Living' of the UK canal system.
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00:56 How Nige SAVED HIS OWN LIFE
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19:01 Nige’s final words of ADVICE
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