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A 20-kilogram Delta anchor and a stern anchor secure a sailboat in a Greenlandic fjord, where shifting ice floes create a constant risk of collision and dragging. When large ice masses drift toward the anchorage, the crew deploys a buoyed stern anchor and retrieves the main anchor to manoeuvre away from the path of the ice.3:05 The crew manages the ice by physically pushing smaller floes away from the hull and extending the anchor chain to allow larger pieces to pass beneath the boat.29:01 They utilise a "Swedish roll" webbing system to manage the stern line and maintain a safe distance from the shore.0:54 Despite the challenging conditions, the crew explores a local Inuit hunting cabin and observes regional wildlife, including Arctic foxes.12:34 The crew notes that ice density varies significantly by year, with current conditions requiring constant vigilance and frequent repositioning.15:52 Maintaining a secure anchorage in ice-heavy waters requires active management of both ground tackle and the boat's position relative to the current and drifting ice.

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