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Iceland or Russia? — Sailing Uma [Step 289]

20 décembre 2021 · 21 min · 198K vues · Longyearbyen, Svalbard

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The crew of the vessel Uma prepares to depart Longyearbyen, Svalbard, for a 1,000-nautical-mile passage south toward Jan Mayen, Greenland, or Iceland.6:31 To manage the uncertainty of long-range weather forecasting, the crew plans to sail three days toward Jan Mayen before evaluating conditions; if the forecast remains unfavorable, they will divert back to Norway.6:55 Provisioning in Longyearbyen proved unexpectedly affordable and well-stocked, with prices approximately 25% lower than in mainland Norway due to the absence of VAT.17:38 The marina infrastructure in Longyearbyen relies entirely on digital payments, with dockage, laundry, and showers managed via mobile apps.18:16 Before departing, the crew visited the Svalbard Brewery, which produces beer using 2,000-year-old glacier water and ages select batches in local coal mines.14:39 The crew successfully completed their Arctic stay without needing to use their rented emergency rifle or flare guns.19:23

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