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The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Polaris explores the remote Træna archipelago off the Helgeland coast of Norway, waiting out a multi-day weather window characterized by 30-knot gusts and significant wave heights of 2.5 to 3 meters.25:33 After sailing from the island of Møken, the crew anchors at Husøy, the main island of the Træna group, to seek shelter from the exposed conditions of the Trænafjorden.5:35 While waiting for the weather to improve, they utilize bicycles to visit local landmarks, including the 1773 Træna Church and the Petter Dass-inspired chapel.10:04 They also take a ferry to the neighboring island of Sanna to hike to a NATO radar station and visit the Kirkhelleren cave, an ancient archaeological site.15:43 The crew monitors marine weather forecasts to plan a passage to Lovund, noting that high seas and wind gusts will keep them stationary for several days.27:38 They pass the time with local hiking, visiting the Itri hotel spa, and exploring the island’s history and distillery.29:26

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