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100,000km of coastline…We Decided Where We’re Headed! - Ep 289
October 18, 2026 · 19 min · 19K views · Kristiansund
What this video covers
The crew of Jibsea navigates the Norwegian coast north from Kristiansund, planning a series of long passages toward the Lofoten Islands. After departing Kristiansund, the vessel encounters light, fickle winds that force the crew to experiment with sail configurations, eventually settling on a wing-on-wing setup using the staysail and headsail to maintain a speed of 5 to 6 knots. A favorable current provides additional assistance, allowing the boat to cover 55 nautical miles in eight hours. Due to an incoming weather system forecast to bring high winds, the crew opts to stop at a small, inexpensive marina rather than anchoring. They utilize the facility’s laundry services and showers while waiting for the weather to stabilize. The crew notes the increasing duration of daylight as they travel further north, which affects their daily routine and sleep schedule. They intend to monitor wind gusts before deciding whether to continue their journey or remain at the marina.
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