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Johanna Brämersson and Sigurd Tengs are currently in Mexico, preparing to cross the Pacific Ocean toward the Marquesas Islands as part of an open-ended circumnavigation.0:15 The couple sails a 42-foot steel ketch, a Norwegian-designed vessel built in 1981, which they selected specifically for its ability to navigate icy waters.1:00 After departing Oslo in May, they completed the Northwest Passage, traveling from east to west.2:49 Their transit involved significant waiting periods for weather windows in Pond Inlet and Lancaster Sound, though the storms ultimately cleared ice from their path.3:54 They encountered approximately 15 other vessels during the passage, noting that the route is often considered easier to navigate from west to east.7:49 The pair previously lived aboard their boat in Oslo for three years to save money and prepare for the voyage.10:17 During the trip, they replaced the boat's engine in the Faroe Islands but reported no other major mechanical failures.13:02 They maintain internet connectivity throughout their journey using Starlink.14:12

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