Sailing Polaris

⛵ Welcome aboard Polaris Helvetica! 🌊 We’re Kathrin & Daniel, a sailing couple who swapped the rat race for life at sea. After our three boys left home, we sold everything, transformed Polaris into a liveaboard cruiser, and set sail north. 🚢 On this channel you’ll find: ✅ Arctic sailing & remote cruising ✅ Stunning hikes & cultural encounters ✅ The highs & lows of liveaboard life ✅ Stories of h…

Meløy, Norway· Aug 2026

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How a Tiny Norwegian Island Celebrates Norway’s Biggest Day – Bolga | Ep. 95Daniel and Kathrin navigate the Helgeland coast aboard Polaris, celebrating Constitution Day on the island of Bolga.Aug 16, 2026 · Meløy, Norway

PublishedAug 16, 2026

Duration16:08

Views708

LocationMeløy, Norway

We Found Norway’s Hidden Harbour (After Our Original Plan Failed) | Ep. 94Polaris navigates to Krogholmen after finding the harbor at Waag too shallow for its 2-meter draft.Aug 2, 2026 · Gildeskål, Norway

PublishedAug 2, 2026

Duration11:55

Views3K

LocationGildeskål, Norway

Spring at 67°N: Cold Sailing Towards Bodø | Ep. 93Daniel and Kathrin sail their 46-foot yacht Polaris through cold, wet conditions toward the Norwegian port of Bodø.Jul 19, 2026 · Steigen, Norway

PublishedJul 19, 2026

Duration23:40

Views2K

LocationSteigen, Norway

Escaping the Gale After Lofoten’s Hardest Hike | Ep. 92Polaris weathers 55-knot gusts in Ballstad before racing a new gale across Vestfjorden.Jul 5, 2026 · Nusfjord, Norway

PublishedJul 5, 2026

Duration16:00

Views1K

LocationNusfjord, Norway

Sailing Through Snow Squalls in Lofoten | Arctic Spring Aboard Polaris | Ep. 91A snow squall forces a course change away from skerries during a late-April Lofoten passage in 20–30 knots.Jun 21, 2026 · Skrova, Lofoten, northern Norway

PublishedJun 21, 2026

Duration22:27

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LocationSkrova, Lofoten, northern Norway

We Finally Sailed Into Trollfjord — Lofoten’s Bucket-List Fjord | Ep 90A 46-foot yacht navigates narrow Norwegian fairways and tidal gates while managing fuel stops and avalanche risks.Jun 7, 2026 · Lødingen, Norway

PublishedJun 7, 2026

Duration18:06

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LocationLødingen, Norway

First Sail South After Winter | Sailing Norway Ep 89Daniel and Kathrin begin a 500-mile journey south from Finnsnes while announcing their new Norwegian Cruising Guide.May 24, 2026 · Valvagen, Senja, Norway

PublishedMay 24, 2026

Duration17:19

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LocationValvagen, Senja, Norway

#88 | Arctic Sailing Adventure: Final Sail to Finnsnes After 2,500 Nautical MilesThe crew winterizes their boat in Arctic Norway using glycol, heating cables, and bubble wrap insulation.May 10, 2026 · Rysøyrenna, Norway

PublishedMay 10, 2026

Duration20:52

Views3K

LocationRysøyrenna, Norway

#87 | Arctic Sailing Adventure: Out of the Fog and Into ParadiseThe crew navigates shallow, rock-strewn Norwegian channels by timing transits with the flood tide for current assistance.Apr 26, 2026 · Skarvågen, Langøya, Norway

PublishedApr 26, 2026

Duration18:19

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LocationSkarvågen, Langøya, Norway

#86 | Arctic Sailing Adventure: Whale Encounters on Senja’s Exposed CoastlineSailing beyond the 12-mile limit resets the two-year customs clock for foreign vessels in Norwegian waters.Apr 12, 2026 · Andenes, Norway

PublishedApr 12, 2026

Duration23:47

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LocationAndenes, Norway

#85 | Arctic Sailing Adventure: Cold Fjord Swimming & Quiet Anchorages in SenjaThe crew uses barentswatch.no to identify and avoid stationary fishing nets marked by AIS emitters near Senja.Mar 29, 2026 · Senja, Norway

PublishedMar 29, 2026

Duration23:30

Views3K

LocationSenja, Norway

Sailing 550 Miles Home from the High ArcticCalculating fuel consumption and monitoring weather windows are essential for a 550-nautical-mile Arctic passage.Mar 15, 2026 · Isfjorden, Spitsbergen

PublishedMar 15, 2026

Duration24:05

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LocationIsfjorden, Spitsbergen

#83 Expedition Svalbard | High Arctic Sailing, Icebergs & Polar HistoryDrifting bergy bits threaten an anchored Polaris overnight in Personhamna, Kongsfjorden, Svalbard.Mar 1, 2026 · Personhamna, Kongsfjorden, Svalbard

PublishedMar 1, 2026

Duration21:59

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LocationPersonhamna, Kongsfjorden, Svalbard

#82 / Expedition Svalbard – Too Close? Polar Bear Encounter in the High ArcticAn alpha male polar bear approaches anchored boats at Pulepinten during a Svalbard Arctic expedition.Feb 15, 2026 · Barentsburg, Norway

PublishedFeb 15, 2026

Duration26:54

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LocationBarentsburg, Norway

#81 | Expedition Svalbard: Longyearbyen, Hiking in Polar Bear Country and the Life of a Coal MinerNorwegian law requires a loaded gun outside Longyearbyen due to polar bears.Jan 31, 2026 · Longyearbyen, Norway

PublishedJan 31, 2026

Duration20:07

Views2K

LocationLongyearbyen, Norway

#80 | Expedition Svalbard: Our First Anchorage in the IceNear-invisible 20–50 kg ice fragments at Isbjørnhamna prove harder to spot than car-sized growlers.Dec 17, 2025 · Svalbard, Norway

PublishedDec 17, 2025

Duration30:19

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LocationSvalbard, Norway

#79 | Expedition Svalbard: Bjørnøya Reveals Its Stories - Outpost Life and Arctic HistoryThe crew of *Polaris* visits the remote Bjørnøya meteorological station and learns local Arctic survival and safety protocols.Nov 29, 2025 · Teltvika, Bjørnøya (Bear Island), Svalbard

PublishedNov 29, 2025

Duration30:57

Views5K

LocationTeltvika, Bjørnøya (Bear Island), Svalbard

#78 | Expedition Svalbard: Midnight Sun, Wildlife and One Big DecisionThe crew of Polaris navigates 352 nautical miles to anchor at Bjørnøya while managing fuel and Arctic weather.Nov 15, 2025 · Barents Sea

PublishedNov 15, 2025

Duration23:48

Views4K

LocationBarents Sea

#77 | Expedition Svalbard: Last Checks Before Setting Sail for the Edge of the IceThe crew of *Polaris* upgrades their ground tackle and communication systems for a high-latitude expedition to Svalbard.Nov 1, 2025 · Tromsø, Norway

PublishedNov 1, 2025

Duration22:05

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LocationTromsø, Norway

#76 | Arctic Sailing Adventure: 120 Nautical Miles Along the Edge of the Artic OceanPolaris motors 120 nautical miles from Hammerfest to Tromsø, navigating the notoriously rough waters of the Loppa area.Oct 18, 2025 · Hammerfest, Norway

PublishedOct 18, 2025

Duration19:49

Views3K

LocationHammerfest, Norway

#75 | Arctic Sailing Adventure: Our First Voyage of the Season to Hammerfest & BeyondPolaris navigates the Norwegian coast while managing tidal currents and engine maintenance during a northern expedition.Jul 26, 2025

PublishedJul 26, 2025

Duration25:58

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#74 | Arctic Winter Aboard: Off-Trail Snow Adventures Through Norway’s WildernessJun 13, 2025

PublishedJun 13, 2025

Duration26:21

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#73 | Arctic Winter Aboard: Northern Lights, Reindeer Races & Arctic RoadsApr 12, 2025

PublishedApr 12, 2025

Duration24:31

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#72 | Arctic Winter Aboard: Inside Life on Polaris During the Harshest SeasonMar 15, 2025

PublishedMar 15, 2025

Duration21:34

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#71 | Arctic Winter Aboard: DIY Fixes, Freezing Prep & Epic HikesMar 8, 2025

PublishedMar 8, 2025

Duration19:52

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#70 | Sailing Arctic Norway: Wrapping Up The Season & An Unforgettable Hike!Mar 1, 2025

PublishedMar 1, 2025

Duration19:51

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#69 | Sailing Arctic Norway: Epic Adventures From Tromsø To SenjaFeb 22, 2025

PublishedFeb 22, 2025

Duration18:09

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#68 | Sailing Arctic Norway: Through Narrow Sounds & Remote IslandsFeb 15, 2025

PublishedFeb 15, 2025

Duration16:20

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#67 | Sailing Arctic Norway: WWII Bunkers, Whisky & Epic Hike in the Lyngen Alps!Feb 8, 2025

PublishedFeb 8, 2025

Duration15:57

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#66 | Sailing Arctic Norway: The Majestic Øksfjord Glacier – A Breathtaking Natural Wonder!Feb 1, 2025

PublishedFeb 1, 2025

Duration22:02

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#65 | Sailing Arctic Norway: Can it get any better?Jan 25, 2025

PublishedJan 25, 2025

Duration20:08

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#64 | Sailing Arctic Norway: A Trash Departure, Stiff Winds And Discovering Our Winter HarbourDec 7, 2024

PublishedDec 7, 2024

Duration15:02

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#63 | Sailing Arctic Norway: Fishing, Midnight Sun & Puben på MeløyværNov 30, 2024

PublishedNov 30, 2024

Duration19:05

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#62 | Sailing Arctic Norway: Nusfjord, Reine, Gaukværøya & An Epic Orca Encounter!Nov 24, 2024

PublishedNov 24, 2024

Duration24:15

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#61 | Sailing Arctic Norway: Lofoten Adventure from Svolvær to Stamsund + A Close Call at Sea!Nov 16, 2024

PublishedNov 16, 2024

Duration22:43

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#60 | Sailing Arctic Norway: Hjelløya to Svolvær - Stunning Views & Unexpected Surprises!Nov 11, 2024

PublishedNov 11, 2024

Duration21:48

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#59 | Sailing in Norway: Conquering Rødøyløva & Witnessing Saltstraumen’s Mighty Currents!Sep 20, 2024

PublishedSep 20, 2024

Duration20:46

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#58 | Sailing in Norway: The Legend of Torghatten and Crossing the Arctic Circle!Aug 17, 2024

PublishedAug 17, 2024

Duration21:58

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#57 | Sailing in Norway: Fiddly Winds On The Inshore RouteJul 29, 2024

PublishedJul 29, 2024

Duration22:30

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#56 | Sailing in Norway: Exploring Norway's Coastal Gems and Hidden BeautiesJul 15, 2024

PublishedJul 15, 2024

Duration23:10

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#55 | Sailing in Norway: First Steps From Bergen to MåloyJun 30, 2024

PublishedJun 30, 2024

Duration16:32

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#54 | North Sea Adventure: Sailing from Scotland to NorwayJun 16, 2024

PublishedJun 16, 2024

Duration29:31

Views11K

#53 | Sailing the Caledonian Canal: A Scenic Journey Through The Scottish HighlandsJun 5, 2024

PublishedJun 5, 2024

Duration28:29

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#52 | Stormy Seas & Whisky: Islay to Oban AdventureMay 19, 2024

PublishedMay 19, 2024

Duration21:42

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#51 | Boat Tour of Polaris: Our Upgraded Bavaria Cruiser 46 (2017)May 4, 2024

PublishedMay 4, 2024

Duration29:54

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#50 | Bidding Farewell and Planning for a Fearsome PassageApr 20, 2024

PublishedApr 20, 2024

Duration21:06

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#49 | Winter Maintenance & Repairs: Sailing Life Unveiled!Apr 9, 2024

PublishedApr 9, 2024

Duration17:12

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#48 | Sailing in Scotland: Running Aground in the Crinan Canal & Hiking Goat FellDec 16, 2023

PublishedDec 16, 2023

Duration25:52

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#47 | Sailing in Scotland: Tobermory, Loch Aline, Oban & Anchor DisasterDec 9, 2023

PublishedDec 9, 2023

Duration21:17

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#46 | Sailing in Scotland: Ullapool to Mallaig, Mutiny, Plan B & DolphinsDec 2, 2023

PublishedDec 2, 2023

Duration24:58

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#45 | Sailing in Scotland: Summer Isles And "Wetty Betty"Nov 25, 2023

PublishedNov 25, 2023

Duration22:32

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#44 | Sailing Adventure in North-West Scotland: Lobsters, Highland Games And Mount SulivenThe crew of *Polaris* manages windlass failure and explores the Highland Games while cruising northwest Scotland.Nov 18, 2023 · Highland, United Kingdom

PublishedNov 18, 2023

Duration20:52

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LocationHighland, United Kingdom

#43 | Sailing Scotland: Rounding Cape WrathNov 11, 2023

PublishedNov 11, 2023

Duration19:15

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#42 | Sailing from Fair Isle to the Orkney Islands: Exploring the Islands & Neolithic WondersOct 23, 2023

PublishedOct 23, 2023

Duration22:25

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#41 | Sailing to Fair Isle: The Mystic Rock Between Shetland and OrkneyOct 15, 2023

PublishedOct 15, 2023

Duration25:10

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#40 | Shetland's Beauty: Sailing, Wildlife & History Revealed!Sep 30, 2023

PublishedSep 30, 2023

Duration21:52

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#39 | Sailing in Shetland: Hidden Anchorages, Bonxie Attacks and an Epic HikeSep 23, 2023

PublishedSep 23, 2023

Duration18:22

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#38 | Sailing from the Faroe Islands to ShetlandSep 17, 2023

PublishedSep 17, 2023

Duration16:26

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#37 | Sailing to the Faroe Islands: Island Exploration, Folk Tales, and 007's TombstoneSep 9, 2023

PublishedSep 9, 2023

Duration19:43

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#36 | Sailing to the Faroe Islands: Controversial Traditions & Top Hiking SpotsAug 26, 2023

PublishedAug 26, 2023

Duration22:44

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