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Rounding Formidable Stad into Northern Norway | Ep. 167
August 9, 2024 · 17 min · 2K views · Stadlandet
What this video covers
A cruising couple navigates the Stott Peninsula, a notorious stretch of the Norwegian coast that divides the North Sea from the Norwegian Sea.6:33 Known as the Stott Havet, this area experiences stormy conditions roughly 100 days per year due to extreme depth fluctuations between the shallow North Sea and the 1,200-meter-deep basins of the Norwegian Sea.9:17 These bathymetric changes, combined with tidal flows and freshwater outflow from fjords and the Baltic Sea, create turbulent, unpredictable seas.9:39 The crew motor-sails past the 860-meter Hornelen sea cliff before rounding the peninsula in mild conditions, utilizing a favorable current and a jib.2:12 They anchor near the harbor of Honningsvag to wait out the passage before continuing north. The Norwegian government is currently planning a ship tunnel through the peninsula to provide a safer alternative for cargo vessels.7:15 After successfully clearing the headland, the crew plans to perform routine engine maintenance, including oil changes and fuel filter replacements, while continuing their transit through Northern Norway.13:34
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