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When you decide to sail solo in winter [ep10]
30 May 2020 · 25 min · 73K views · Lofoten
What this video covers
Juho solo sails through the waters of northern Norway towards Hasvik and Kvernungsfjord, navigating winter conditions characterised by freezing spray, snow accumulation on deck, and shifting winds.3:27 During the passage, the boat encounters sudden gusts of 25 knots followed by periods of calm, complicating the handling of the mainsail.9:30 The primary objective is to locate herring shoals, which attract humpback whales and orcas to the fjords.3:37 By monitoring AIS data to track commercial fishing vessels, the crew successfully locates a pod of orcas and humpbacks in Kvernungsfjord.14:05 The vessel anchors in 10 to 15 metres of water to observe the wildlife.17:52 Throughout the journey, the sailor manages icing on the rigging and deck, emphasising the necessity of preparing for rapid weather changes and the physical challenges of solo winter sailing in high latitudes.2:36
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