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Juho and Sohvi Kangasluoma sail toward Hammerfest, Norway, while managing equipment failures and Arctic weather conditions. During the passage to Hasvik, the crew experiences a failure of the genoa halyard shackle, which Juho repairs using a makeshift system of fishing line and knots.1:00 The vessel encounters poor visibility near Hasvik, requiring the use of radar and electronic navigation aids.5:47 Upon reaching Hammerfest, the crew remains in port due to local restrictions on visiting vessels.11:21 Juho attempts to fly a kite in the area to test wind conditions but finds the local wind patterns inconsistent.11:40 The crew also details their camera equipment, noting that the Panasonic GX80 used for most of the season has failed, leading to an upgrade to a Panasonic G80.16:36 Additionally, the first-generation DJI Mavic Pro drone requires calibration and may need replacement, prompting Juho to consider the DJI Mavic Air 2.18:21

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