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Arctic ⛵🌍 Northwest Passage

15 August 2026 · 1 min · 4K views · Northwest Passage

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Paula and Pedro are attempting a vertical circumnavigation of the globe, sailing from the South Pole to the North Pole.Watch Nine months after departing from Castelló de la Plana, Spain, the crew encountered severe conditions while navigating the Northwest Passage in the Arctic.0:10 During one incident, the vessel nearly capsized, submerging half the boat in the water while Pedro was on deck.0:36 The crew also spent several days trapped by ice floes after attempting to navigate through an expansive ice field.0:46 Food shortages forced the pair to ration supplies for one month, resulting in weight loss of 3 to 5 kilograms per person.1:06 Despite these hazards and the physical toll of the expedition, the crew continues their journey toward the North Pole.

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