Sailing Polaris · video

What this video covers

Polaris transits the Norwegian coast from Maløy to Kristiansund and Hellandsjøen, navigating challenging headlands and narrow channels. The crew encounters significant swell at Stadlandet, a notorious headland where shallow water and compressed tidal currents create dangerous sea states even in calm weather.3:00 The Norwegian government is currently constructing a ship tunnel through this headland to bypass these hazards.1:44 While navigating the Lepsoi bridge and the narrow Lepsoi Renna channel, the crew monitors traffic and bridge clearance.7:59 Upon arriving in Ålesund, the crew maneuvers Polaris in reverse to enter a tight harbor berth.5:19 During a coastal passage to Hellandsjøen, the crew navigates shallow, rocky channels using multiple navigation tools to identify black metal perches.18:01 A dinghy engine failure during a remote island barbecue is traced to an empty fuel tank.20:38 The crew practices celestial navigation with a sextant during calm weather and explores local hiking trails in Ålesund and the Møre and Romsdal district.3:22

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