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Boat life in Northern Norway | Sailing Florence Ep.223
22 January 2026 · 19 min · 42K views · Northern Norway
Sailboat anchors in turquoise bay surrounded by forested islands
What this video covers
The crew of the 37-foot Oyster Marine 37 HERITAGE, Florence, explores remote anchorages along the Arctic coast of Norway while sailing south from Svalbard.0:47 During a multi-day stop in a sheltered fjord, the owners perform routine maintenance on a sticky winch, replacing pawls and springs to ensure reliable operation.3:52 They forage for wild blueberries and raspberries and supplement their provisions with mussels gathered from rocky shorelines.14:41 Navigating the complex, island-strewn western seaboard, the crew notes the historical importance of automated cast-iron lighthouses, such as the one at Traneuil, which provide essential guidance during the dark Arctic winter.9:16 While anchored in a mountain-ringed basin, the boat experiences sudden, gusty katabatic winds ranging from 3 to 29 knots, forcing the crew to relocate for better swinging room.17:13 As a storm system approaches from Scotland, the crew monitors Coastal Radio North for gale warnings and prepares to seek further shelter.18:05
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