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The crew of the 22-meter vessel Polaris completes a 360-nautical-mile passage from Inverness, Scotland, to Bergen, Norway, across the North Sea.0:53 After evaluating three route options, the team selects a direct crossing to avoid the notorious Stadlandet headland and maximize time in northern waters.3:26 The four-person crew maintains a two-hour rotating watch system throughout the 50-hour transit.13:39 During the first night, the boat encounters gusts exceeding 30 knots and heavy seas, which cause seasickness for one crew member.14:33 The wind subsequently dies, necessitating engine use to maintain a target speed of at least 6 knots for a daylight arrival.22:49 Navigation through the final approach into Bergen requires careful attention to commercial traffic, including the Hurtigruten passenger route, as local regulations prioritize commercial vessels in narrow fjords.26:35 The crew successfully navigates the final 20 nautical miles through Crossfjorden and Raunefjorden before docking in Bergen.26:11 Regular hourly logbook entries, including position, course, and speed, serve as a critical backup to electronic navigation systems.12:59

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