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Micha and Antje depart Ólafsfjörður, Iceland, to avoid seismic activity and potential landslides that preclude hiking in the area.0:45 They set a course west toward the Westfjords, specifically targeting Krossnes and Ísafjörður.3:56 During the 75-mile passage, the crew experiences stronger winds than forecast, encountering 20 knots despite a prediction of 8 to 9 knots.4:36 Upon reaching the vicinity of Hólmavík, the crew decides to move from an anchorage to a berth alongside local fishing boats to mitigate the impact of an incoming 30-knot northeasterly wind and associated Atlantic swell.9:23 They deploy multiple fenders, including large spherical ones, to protect the hull from the fishing vessels and the surge.12:59 The move provides access to shore power for heating and local Wi-Fi.13:44 During the transit, the crew performs maintenance, including replacing a damaged bow navigation light and its corroded wiring.0:18 The passage concludes with the loss of their drone, which crashes into the mountains during a flight.15:36

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