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With a torn sailš across the North Sea to Skagen 10th stage Greenland-Germany-XtripSailing Ep198
24 January 2025 Ā· 27 min Ā· 20K views Ā· Cape Lindesnes
What this video covers
Micha and Antje depart Cape Lindesnes, Norway, for a 120-mile passage to Skagen, Denmark.3:21 The crew experiences light winds and relies on the engine for part of the transit.20:12 During the night, they navigate through a traffic separation scheme while monitoring battery levels, which drop to 69% due to limited solar and wind generator output.21:45 As they approach the Danish coast, the mainsail sustains damage, forcing the crew to drop it and continue under genoa alone.22:36 They navigate the turbulent waters where the North Sea meets the Kattegat at Grenen, a sandbank extending from the northern tip of Denmark.24:44 The vessel arrives in Skagen despite the sail failure.26:32 The passage highlights the challenges of managing electrical loads and sail integrity during a North Sea crossing.
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