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Dan and Kika depart an anchorage in Svalbard after waiting out a winter storm.1:00 Before leaving, Dan clears snow from the deck using a saltwater washdown pump to prevent slipping, noting the boat’s non-skid surface is suboptimal for arctic conditions.1:19 The crew navigates to a new anchorage, relying on charts to clear a bridge with a 15-meter clearance, despite uncertainty regarding the vessel's mast height.7:20 Upon arrival, they deploy the dinghy before a sudden snow squall obscures visibility and drops temperatures.9:02 Once anchored, the crew uses a wood stove to heat the cabin and tests the power consumption of an induction cooktop and rice cooker while disconnected from shore power.13:31 Cooking a meal of chicken and rice consumes approximately 750 watt-hours, an energy expenditure comparable to filling the boat's water tanks.14:09 The crew concludes the day at anchor, managing cabin temperature and power usage during winter conditions.

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