Sailing Polaris · video

What this video covers

The crew of the sailboat Polaris navigates 352 nautical miles through Arctic waters from Tromsø, Norway, towards the remote island of Bjørnøya.22:17 During the transit, the crew monitors fuel consumption, noting 530 litres of diesel available, and uses the Barents Watch portal to track nearby commercial traffic and weather patterns.6:25 After encountering light winds and variable sea states, the crew decides to divert from their original course to Hornsund, Spitsbergen, to anchor at Kvalvika on Bjørnøya.9:37 They navigate through areas dense with Russian and Norwegian fishing trawlers, maintaining communication with vessels to ensure safe passage.14:01 Upon arrival at Bjørnøya, the crew anchors in 8 metres of water using 40 metres of chain and a Rocna anchor.22:34 The passage involves managing cold temperatures, as the boat lacks a heater, and timing their arrival to coincide with favourable weather windows for visiting the island's isolated meteorological station.6:17

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