A man, known as KillemFTW, attempts to cross the English Channel to France in a large inflatable Zorb ball. He prepares for the challenge by purchasing a SCUBA tank and breathing apparatus, a compass for navigation, and a backpack to carry his supplies. After a four-hour drive to the coast, he checks into a hotel room to wait for the morning to begin his journey. The next day, he sets off into the sea, but quickly realizes the difficulty of navigating the strong tide and waves. He becomes seasick, exhausted, and disoriented, and at one point, he calls out for help, fearing for his safety. Eventually, he is swept ashore, but instead of landing in France, he finds himself in the Netherlands.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The narrator attempted to cross the English Channel to France in a Zorb ball.
2. The narrator had previously spent the night in the same Zorb ball in a local pond.
3. The narrator used a breathing apparatus and oxygen tank to breathe while inside the Zorb ball.
4. The narrator also used a compass to navigate.
5. The narrator packed light, bringing only protein bars, water, and a bank card.
6. The narrator and their companion, Moon, stayed in a hotel room overnight before attempting the crossing.
7. The narrator set off from the coast of England and was initially struggling to make progress against the tide.
8. The narrator eventually got past the tide and was swept out to sea.
9. The narrator experienced seasickness and struggled to eat or drink while in the Zorb ball.
10. The narrator was in danger of being taken out to the Atlantic Ocean and never being found.
11. The narrator was also concerned about being attacked by a shark.
12. After an unknown amount of time, the narrator finally reached land, but it was not France - it was the Netherlands.
13. The narrator was thrown around by strong winds and struggled to exit the Zorb ball on the beach.
14. The narrator eventually escaped the Zorb ball and removed the breathing apparatus.
15. The narrator was exhausted and disoriented but relieved to have made it to land safely.
16. The narrator decided to head towards a nearby town to find a way home.