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The Most Insane Thing We've Ever Done (WINTER IN ICE)
22 February 2025 · 51 min · 1.3M views
What this video covers
The crew of s/v Lumi attempts to navigate through thick, moving ice floes in Greenland to reach a wintering location. During the transit, the captain expresses concern about ice debris damaging the propeller or bending the driveshaft while maneuvering.33:01 The vessel encounters shallow, sand-bottomed waters, measuring only three to four meters deep.27:24 To prepare for the coming winter, the crew empties lockers and hatches to reduce weight and prevent damage from frost and ice buildup.38:20 They also prepare a barrel for emergency supplies to be stored on shore, though they avoid storing food to prevent attracting polar bears.39:08 After a failed attempt to break through the ice to a specific spot, the crew decides to abort the maneuver due to the unstable ice conditions and safety concerns.49:49 They plan to relocate the vessel to a different area, a process expected to take three to four days.50:07
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