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STRANDED in the Arctic Without Wine (MJ Sailing - Ep 129)
December 11, 2019 · 23 min · 27K views · Northern Norway
What this video covers
A couple sailing an aluminum boat in northern Norway navigates the transition from Arctic cruising to a southward passage toward Alasand.0:24 While anchored near a remote island, they prioritize wildlife observation over favorable wind conditions, choosing to delay a 350-mile transit to watch puffins nest at a site known as Puffin Beach.9:26 They utilize Navionics charts to identify potential anchorages in areas lacking formal labels, noting that the seabed in these shallow, protected bays typically consists of sand or mud with reliable holding.22:00 The crew hikes to a mountain summit to scout nesting grounds and utilizes a shore-side cabin with a fire pit for evening shelter.19:37 Despite the lack of wind, which necessitates motoring for the upcoming passage, the crew concludes that the opportunity to observe the local puffin population justifies the delay in their schedule.16:42 Cruising in this region requires balancing strict weather-dependent transit windows with the desire to explore unmapped, remote anchorages.
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