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Micha and Antje, sailing in Greenland, depart their anchorage at Jütesholm to observe muskoxen near the southern cape.0:01 The crew navigates through ice-filled waters, maneuvering around icebergs and "growlers" while maintaining a safe distance from the shore to avoid ice debris falling from mountains.17:41 After a week of calm weather and limited wind, the pair experiences 19-to-20-knot winds, allowing them to sail at 4.5 knots using a reefed mainsail and genoa.23:29 They utilize a wind vane for steering while navigating toward the fjords.21:29 During their time ashore, the crew tracks muskoxen, collecting shed wool and observing the animals from close range, despite the recommended 200-meter safety buffer.21:47 As August ends, the crew prepares to depart Greenland, planning a route that includes stops in Iceland, the Faroe Islands, the Shetland Islands, Norway, and Sweden.12:13 The passage requires careful monitoring of ice density and tidal currents, which frequently push the boat toward the shore.15:14

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