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After failing to secure a safe weather window for a late-September passage from Iceland to Ireland, the crew of the 43-foot sailboat Paragon decides to winter in Reykjavik.1:33 High winds and heavy wave action at the Reykjavik Yacht Club dock threaten to damage the boat’s cleats and lines, prompting a move to a more protected berth.2:27 The crew secures a spot rafting up to a decommissioned fishing boat in a sheltered section of the harbor, located near the historic Icelandic Coast Guard vessel Odin.3:27 This new location costs $82 per month, significantly less than the $700 monthly rate at the yacht club.3:58 The move requires careful maneuvering to avoid the Odin and the fishing boat, with the crew opting for a bow-in approach to manage the limited space.6:58 The transition concludes with the departure of a crew member, who leaves the vessel in Reykjavik to return to Ireland.18:32

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