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Russian GPS Interference? | Sailing Florence in the Baltic Ep.238
21 August 2026 · 23 min · 36K views · Hela Peninsula
What this video covers
GPS interference and AIS spoofing occur while sailing the Baltic Sea near the Russian border, specifically when approaching the Polish coast near Kaliningrad.0:14 The crew of the 38-ft vessel Florence observes multiple commercial ships appearing to cluster at a single point on their chart plotter or displaying impossible speeds, indicating potential signal manipulation.2:39 To maintain situational awareness, the crew relies on radar overlays and visual lookouts rather than trusting AIS data.2:27 After navigating these conditions, the vessel reaches the Hel Peninsula and enters Hel Marina, where they find ample berthing and a helpful harbour master.7:17 The crew subsequently sails 16 miles across Puck Bay to the Gdansk Central Marina, navigating through active industrial shipyards and a timed bridge.12:12 They conclude their Polish transit by anchoring off the beach at Sopot, noting the lack of tidal range simplifies dinghy landings.21:10 The voyage continues toward Lithuania, involving a passage past a Russian military base where a warship briefly alters course toward the vessel.22:59
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