XTRIP SAILING · video

Cosa tratta questo video

A crew sailing toward Nuuk, Greenland, struggles with mechanical failures, fuel shortages, and heavy ice navigation during a 1,500-nautical-mile passage. The vessel suffers from a broken heating system, as the water pump for the heating loop only functions while the engine is running, leading to freezing temperatures in the cabin.32:10 With diesel supplies running low, the crew must balance engine use for heat and speed against the need to reach port.14:06 Navigation is complicated by dense fog, snow, and frequent encounters with icebergs and ice floes, forcing the boat to alter course frequently to avoid collisions.1:23 The crew manages the passage by alternating watches, using a storm jib to maintain speed in high winds, and eventually switching to a genoa to conserve fuel.21:18 After four days of delays, the vessel approaches the coast of Greenland, relying on engine power to navigate against headwind as they near their destination.40:07 The experience highlights the logistical challenges of high-latitude sailing when critical systems like heating and fuel management fail.

Altro da XTRIP SAILING

The first week in my new home✌️Xtrip Sailing Ep.240set 2026Solo across the Atlantic to Iceland⛵️Xtrip Sailing Ep.239ago 2026Chaos on the water😳 Sailing in the North Atlanticlug 2026Between Wind, Rain, and Currents Faroe Islands🇫🇴XTrip-Sailing⛵️giu 2026

Da XTRIP SAILING — guarda la barca, l'equipaggio e ogni video analizzato del canale.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Una email con le migliori scoperte della flotta — i momenti, le barche e le storie che meritano il tuo tempo di visione. Inserisci il tuo indirizzo per riceverne una copia.