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What It's Like Sailing to a Remote Spot for the First Time in Norway - Ep 279
12 July 2026 · 16 min · 15K views · Bergen
What this video covers
The crew of Jibsea navigates the Norwegian coastline, encountering rapidly shifting weather conditions including snow squalls and wind gusts reaching 29 knots.2:08 During the passage, the wind shifts from behind the beam to directly on the nose, forcing the crew to drop the mainsail and rely on the engine.3:56 They manage the transition by using only the headsail when wind speeds increase to 30 knots. After rejecting an initial anchorage due to poor holding, they select a second, more protected spot in 30 feet of water with a sandy bottom.6:37 The crew utilizes solar power to maintain full battery capacity while at anchor.7:21 The host performs a steep, rocky scramble to a cliffside viewpoint near the anchorage and secures the dinghy using a custom ratchet strap system with stainless hooks to eliminate deck clutter.14:12
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