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Juho and Sohvi navigate their vessel, *Lumi*, through sea ice while transiting the Northwest Passage. The crew maintains a delicate balance between waiting for favorable weather windows and pressing forward to avoid autumn storms and freezing seas.7:47 Using drone scouting, they identify open leads in the ice to navigate through the pack, comparing the process to dodging rocks in the Finnish archipelago.7:54 The crew monitors water temperatures near 0.6 degrees Celsius and relies on satellite imagery to track ice conditions.9:08 During the passage, they deploy a Code Zero or asymmetrical spinnaker to maintain progress.20:54 The transit requires constant vigilance, as conditions can deteriorate rapidly.12:45 The crew reaches Kikik-Taruuk, where they utilize an onboard sauna.25:23

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