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Micha and Antje navigate their boat from an anchorage near Jutisholm, Greenland, in search of musk oxen.1:12 The crew departs under 12 knots of wind, opting to sail with the genoa before the wind dies, forcing them to motor the remainder of the 20-mile route.2:26 They navigate a shallow passage with depths as low as 13 meters, passing close to rocky hazards while monitoring water depth on their instruments.7:00 Upon reaching their destination, they anchor in 2.8 meters of water.17:22 The pair hikes inland to locate the musk oxen, maintaining a safety distance of approximately 150 to 180 meters due to the animals' unpredictable nature.17:39 Antje specifically searches for musk ox wool, which is noted for its high thermal insulation properties.16:57 The crew successfully observes the animals in the wild before returning to their vessel.21:42

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