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The crew of the 22-meter-mast sailboat Polaris navigates the Lofoten archipelago in northern Norway, traveling from Svolvær to Henningsvær and finally to Stamsund.3:32 During the passage to Henningsvær, the vessel encounters 2-to-3-meter swells and 17-knot headwinds, creating uncomfortable conditions.6:00 Upon approaching Stamsund, the crew identifies a discrepancy between the charted 23-meter clearance of a power line and a shore-side sign indicating 20 meters.19:30 Realizing the risk of a mast strike, they abort the approach and divert to the harbor’s secondary entrance.19:58 The crew berths at a new concrete floating pontoon in Stamsund, as the original guest harbor was destroyed by fire.21:48 The trip includes hiking to the Djevelstrappe and Ewelporten, fishing for cod and saithe, and preparing a farewell dinner before guests depart from the nearby Leknes Airport.14:16

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