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The crew of a sailing vessel navigates near a massive glacier located approximately 80 kilometers from Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland.2:58 To manage drift in the fjord, the captain secures the boat to a floating ice floe, using it as a temporary sea anchor to counteract wind-driven movement.8:09 The crew collects clear, non-snowy glacial ice from the water to melt for drinking water, noting that the salt rinses off the exterior as it thaws.6:37 While anchored in 5 meters of water, the crew observes the glacier for calving events, maintaining a safe distance to avoid potential waves caused by falling ice.6:40 Activities include swimming in the frigid water, paddling a stand-up paddleboard among icebergs, and photographing the glacier tongue from a dinghy.11:55 The crew monitors local currents, which generally flow outward through the fjord, and remains prepared to weigh anchor if nearby icebergs drift too close to the vessel.9:03

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