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Matt and Amy sail their 37-foot Oyster Marine 37 HERITAGE, *Florence*, 600 miles from Svalbard to Harstad, Norway, to avoid late-season Arctic weather.Watch They prioritize a weather window with northerly winds to avoid beating into southerlies, though they encounter unstable conditions and frequent sail changes between the staysail and genoa.1:04 During the passage, they navigate 24-hour daylight and periods of thick fog, requiring radar for lookout.8:24 The crew prepares for rough seas by securing the cabin, pre-cooking meals, and setting up sea berths on both the windward and leeward sides.2:38 While they anticipated heavy weather, the primary challenge becomes light winds, forcing 19 hours of motoring.27:59 They encounter a dead sperm whale mid-passage before arriving in Harstad to clear customs.21:19 The passage confirms that *Florence* maintains efficient light-wind performance compared to other vessels on the same route.28:06

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