Sailing Polaris · video

What this video covers

Daniel and Kathrin sail their boat, Polaris, from Tromsø to circumnavigate the island of Senja in northern Norway. To navigate the coastal waters safely, they use the website barentswatch.no to identify stationary fishing nets marked by AIS emitters, allowing them to plot detours around active gear.▶ 4:14 During the passage, a blown fuse disables the anchor windlass, requiring a manual reset once the boat reaches open water.▶ 9:47 The crew anchors in Giska and later in Hamn, a former fishing station converted into a hotel and holiday village.▶ 16:26 When anchoring, they verify holding by reversing the engine to 2,300 rpm and observing a transit line between a fixed object on shore and a buoy.▶ 11:56 Despite a calm forecast, shifting winds cause the anchor alarm to trigger during the night at one stop.▶ 15:06 The trip includes hiking in the Senja mountains and foraging for chanterelles.▶ 17:33

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