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Dodging Massive Icebergs (sailing Alaska to GREENLAND)
1 febbraio 2025 · 32 min · 413K visualizzazioni
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Navigating the Northwest Passage from Alaska to Greenland, a crew transits the Bellot Strait, a narrow, shallow passage known for erratic tidal currents and the wreck of a previous vessel at Magpie Rock.5:57 The crew times their transit for slack water to avoid ice flows and strong eddies.7:52 After clearing the strait, they encounter significant iceberg fields in the open ocean, requiring a constant watch and reduced speeds of 4.5 to 5 knots to mitigate collision risks.19:26 During the passage, a cast aluminum spinnaker boom end fitting fails; the crew repairs the assembly using a makeshift bronze fitting and extensive Dyneema lashing.20:46 The vessel later anchors at Fort Ross and Mittimatalik, where the crew manages poor holding ground and cold-weather conditions, including freezing sea spray on deck.24:46 The transit concludes with preparations for a 500-mile crossing of Baffin Bay, characterized by dense iceberg concentrations.31:27
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