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A solo sailor in Nanortalik, Greenland, prepares to transit Prince Christian Sound and sail to Iceland aboard a 1974 Contessa 26. The 26-foot fiberglass sloop, originally used in inland waters near Montreal, features a full keel, a large rudder, and a fixed companionway hatch designed for offshore durability.9:56 The interior includes a Seattle-made coal stove, a library converted from a former cool box, and a V-berth.10:32 The owner, who has sailed the boat single-handed from Canada, wintered the vessel in Nanortalik by using a container crane to haul it out and building a custom wooden support cradle.18:55 The sailor plans to navigate the ice-heavy waters of Greenland before the mid-September weather window closes, aiming for a landfall in Iceland.2:24 The vessel serves as a minimalist, simple platform for high-latitude cruising, though the owner notes that high humidity and condensation remain persistent challenges in the cabin.14:10

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