Sailing in Iceland: It’s NOT going to Plan [EP 204]
July 31, 2023 · 22 min · 40K views
What this video covers
The crew of the *Millennial Falcon* repairs a broken autopilot bracket while anchored in Reykjavik, Iceland, using plywood, biaxial fiberglass, and thickened epoxy to create a reinforced bulkhead mount.0:53 After testing the repair, they depart for Hvalfjörður, a fjord approximately 25 miles from Reykjavik.5:16 During the transit, the crew encounters gusty katabatic winds reaching 40 knots, necessitating a motor-sail approach to manage the short, stacked swell.19:07 Upon arrival at the anchorage, a severe tangle in the anchor chain locker forces the crew to disconnect the bitter end to clear the obstruction and secure the vessel.11:36 The crew visits a local geothermal spring before deciding to return to the Reykjavik marina to wait out incoming heavy weather and rent a car to visit a nearby volcanic eruption.21:19 The repair remains a temporary solution until the vessel reaches a location with better access to marine-grade resin and paint.1:39
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