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Heading North - Greenland #111 @XTripSailing Single-handed sailing
2 December 2022 · 14 min · 7K views · Hekla Havn, Scoresby Sund
What this video covers
Micha sails 52 nautical miles from an anchorage in the fjords to a new destination near Jüteshorn, Greenland, navigating through waters dense with icebergs.14:31 The passage requires motoring for approximately one-quarter of the trip due to light and inconsistent winds, which shift from the predicted north-west to south and south-east.14:12 While sailing, he manages the boat's temperature, noting 26 degrees Celsius under the sprayhood, and moves eggs to the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.6:43 He avoids sailing in the lee of large icebergs to steer clear of floating debris and maintains a cautious distance from ice, noting that large bergs often ground themselves while smaller, more dangerous pieces remain mobile.4:51 He uses a GoPro to document the ice movement and relies on visual navigation to identify a safe passage into the anchorage, as the electronic charts for the area are largely undefined.4:21 The route takes him through a labyrinth of islands and rocky passages, ultimately leading to a protected bay behind a rock wall.10:33
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