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Spring at 67°N: Cold Sailing Towards Bodø | Ep. 93
19 de julio de 2026 · 23 min · 2K visitas · Vestfjorden
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Daniel and Kathrin, sailing their 46-foot yacht Polaris, navigate the coastal waters of northern Norway toward Bodø during a cold, wet spring. Facing a gale warning and light, inconsistent winds, the crew frequently alternates between sailing and motoring to maintain progress.0:29 During the transit, they encounter a persistent, choppy swell and snow slush, with temperatures hovering around 4 degrees Celsius.6:48 The pair stops near the island of Sjåringøy for a hike up Middagshaugen, a steep hill, before continuing their passage.13:49 Along the route, they observe the traditional 43-foot wooden open boat Skarungen, operated by students from Fossen Folkehøgskole, which relies on oars and a single square sail for its journey between Trondheim and Lofoten.17:26 The crew also scouts the anchorage at Landegode Kjellbotn, noting that its exposure to southwesterly winds makes it unsuitable for the forecasted storm.22:11 They eventually reach Bodø, having managed sea sickness and variable weather conditions throughout the coastal transit.22:54
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