Sailing to the most REMOTE place in ICELAND [EP 212]
30 October 2023 · 17 min · 29K views
What this video covers
The crew of the *Millennial Falcon* explores the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in northern Iceland, hiking to the lighthouse at the mainland's northernmost point.6:45 After navigating fjords and observing local wildlife, including an arctic fox, the crew experiences significant rolling in a remote anchorage, forcing an early departure.9:12 They complete a two-day passage south to Reykjavik to prepare for incoming autumn gales.10:23 To secure the boat for forecasted 50-knot gusts, the crew removes the Bimini and solar panels, lashes the boom, and secures the dinghy.11:39 They choose a long, floating concrete dock over shorter finger jetties to prevent the boat from pivoting and damaging infrastructure.12:23 The crew adds multiple spring lines and backups to manage the vessel during the storm, which causes significant motion and chafing on dock lines.12:41
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