Anchored in a CRATER: Life on a Sailboat in Iceland [EP 207]
21 agosto 2023 · 25 min · 36K visualizzazioni
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The crew of the 12-meter sailboat *Millennial Falcon* navigates the fjords of Iceland, balancing wildlife observation with the necessity of finding secure shelter ahead of incoming gale-force winds. After anchoring in Bræðirfjord to view puffin colonies, the crew encounters heavy fog and unexpected boat traffic, prompting a decision to relocate.0:59 They attempt to recalibrate a drone to resolve magnetic interference issues common in high latitudes.5:07 As a northeasterly gale approaches, the crew abandons plans for further coastal exploration to seek refuge in a harbor.13:09 They execute a 70-mile passage toward the Westfjords, navigating through thick fog and using radar to avoid fish farms while entering a narrow anchorage.19:10 The crew notes that the local holding ground is often poor, consisting of rock and seaweed, and they prioritize deep, sheltered fjords to mitigate wind acceleration.9:54 The passage concludes with the crew preparing to service seized staysail winches while hunkered down in a protected fjord.20:34
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