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A 38-ft sailboat, *Polaris*, navigates the remote Arctic island of Bjørnøya, also known as Bear Island, located between Norway and Spitsbergen.6:31 The crew anchors in Teltvika and later moves to Nordhamna to visit the island’s meteorological station.7:39 Because the island is a polar bear habitat, the crew carries firearms whenever they go ashore, following the safety protocols of the station staff.6:10 The station, manned by nine people, provides critical weather data via twice-daily balloon launches that feed into global meteorological models.11:27 The crew tours the station’s facilities, including the generator room, emergency caches, and a World War II German plane wreck.25:05 They also participate in a local tradition by taking a cold-water plunge in the Arctic sea, earning membership in the Bjørnøya nude bathing club.10:41 Throughout the visit, the crew monitors swell conditions, noting that the west and south coasts are particularly prone to heavy seas and strong currents during tide shifts.2:48 The station staff provides local logistical support, including access to a sauna and transport via tractor.13:41

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