Sailing Uma · vídeo

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The crew of the sailboat Uma completes a 50-nautical-mile passage from Muchen to the Lofoten islands in Norway.0:17 The transit occurs in 15- to 20-knot downwind conditions, with gusts occasionally reaching 25 to 30 knots.1:02 As the vessel approaches the rocky coastline, reflected waves create a choppy, uncomfortable sea state.8:42 The crew utilizes fisherman-style, fleece-lined, waterproof gloves to maintain dexterity while handling lines in cold, wet conditions.3:07 Upon arrival at the dock in Lofoten, the crew opts to walk the boat forward rather than attempt a complex maneuver to turn the vessel around in 20-knot gusts.14:50 They secure the boat with large fenders to protect the stanchions from pressure against the dock.15:46 The crew notes that while similar wind and sea conditions previously caused significant anxiety during their early sailing days in the Caribbean, they now manage these conditions as a routine part of Arctic sailing.16:24

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