Sailing Polaris · video

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The crew of Polaris navigates the Faroe Islands, moving from Hestur to Midvagur and finally to Vestmanna.1:53 While anchored in Midvagur, the crew encounters significant tidal ranges of approximately 1.5 meters, which threaten to damage the boat against the harbor’s fixed tires.8:48 They relocate to Vestmanna, which offers a floating pontoon that maintains a consistent height relative to the vessel.9:31 During the transit, they encounter a Faroese fishing trawler towing a net several hundred meters long, necessitating careful navigation to avoid entanglement.10:23 The crew also identifies an underwater test area near the sound where an underwater drone and power cables are present, making navigation and fishing prohibited.12:13 While in the region, the crew witnesses a traditional pilot whale hunt, known locally as the grind.14:27 They provide a factual account of the practice, noting its regulation by local police, its cultural significance as a non-commercial food source, and the environmental context of Faroese whaling compared to industrial meat production.17:50

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