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The solo sailor aboard the boat Dus departs Læsø, Denmark, for a 6-nautical-mile passage to the island of Anholt.Watch During the transit, the vessel maintains speeds between 6 and 7 knots without requiring sail reduction despite gusty conditions.2:18 Upon arrival at Anholt, the harbor is crowded with offshore-capable yachts, though the small size of the Dus allows for easier docking.4:24 The sailor navigates the entire passage without the use of an autopilot, noting significant fatigue after 10 to 11 hours at the helm.4:33 Following a period of calm weather, the sailor finds the vessel windbound at the island.5:50 With a minimum distance of 40 to 50 nautical miles to the next destination, the lack of wind prevents departure.6:02 The sailor observes that Anholt’s reputation for being difficult to leave—due to either poor weather or the island's appeal—is accurate.6:11

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