Dutch sailor rescued from English Channel

A Dutch sailor has been rescued after drifting round the English Channel for two days in his half-built boat with only beer to drink.

The 52-year-old, who lives in Southampton, England, took to sea after he had an argument with his wife.

"He said he had been drifting for two days when we found him and he had no supplies except beer," said a Coastguard spokesman.

"The powerboat was only half-built. It had the equipment - radar, engines - but the electrics did not work so he could not start the engine.