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A professional skipper joins a three-person crew to deliver a 60-ft Aurora from Isafjörður, Iceland, to Nuuk, Greenland, on short notice.2:46 The delivery faces immediate technical and operational challenges, including a torn mainsail caused by an accidental gybe and a lack of spare sails.5:26 Navigating the Labrador Sea, the crew encounters 25- to 40-knot winds and significant ice fields near the southern tip of Greenland, Cape Farewell.4:15 The vessel relies on engine power to maintain speed and course, consuming significant diesel fuel while maneuvering through ice floes.13:22 The crew attempts to reach Nanortalik, but heavy ice blocks the harbor entrance, forcing a change in plans toward Paamiut.33:19 Throughout the passage, the crew maintains a three-hour watch rotation.6:10 The skipper notes friction with the inexperienced crew and expresses concern over the vessel's condition and fuel reserves for the remaining 300-mile leg to Nuuk.5:05 The passage highlights the risks of navigating Greenland’s coast in heavy ice and the necessity of proper weather routing and sail management in high-latitude conditions.

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