ArcticStern Ocean Sailing · video

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The crew of the sailboat Lifesong navigates the Norwegian coast toward Bodø, crossing the Arctic Circle at 66°33'N during February and March.▶ 22:25 Facing temperatures as low as -18°C, the crew manages frozen decks, iced-over lines, and gear that requires boiling water to thaw.▶ 20:24 Navigation through the fjords involves frequent snowstorms, hail, and thick fog, necessitating constant watch-keeping despite the use of an autopilot.▶ 2:00 At the anchorage of Vagaya, the crew employs a "Patagonian mooring," securing the bow to an anchor and running stern lines directly to rocks on shore to compensate for the narrow space.▶ 4:55 Departing from such a mooring requires careful coordination to prevent the vessel from drifting or fouling the propeller with lines.▶ 9:32 The voyage, which began in Roscoff, France, concludes at Bodø at 67°N.▶ 25:58 The expedition demonstrates that winter sailing in high latitudes requires significant extra time for routine maneuvers and constant vigilance against extreme cold.

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