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No longer alone, Anna & Malin on my boat - Sailing Ep.224
February 27, 2026 · 21 min · 12K views · Svalbard / Spitsbergen
Sailor steering through rough seas under cloudy sky
What this video covers
Micha, sailing solo on his boat, departs Risør, Norway, for a 400-nautical-mile passage to Peterhead, Scotland, after a three-day detour to host guests.15:43 He navigates the southern tip of Norway, Cape Lindesnes, while monitoring a weather window that promises moderate southeast to southwest winds.18:46 Despite the forecast, he encounters a rain front and shifting winds that force him to motor-sail as he approaches North Sea oil platforms.18:59 He maintains a target arrival of Wednesday night to beat an incoming period of strong westerly winds.19:27 The boat’s windvane steering system manages the course during the transit, while battery levels remain stable at 96 percent.20:03 Before departing, he explores the historical coastal artillery bunkers at the Ohio Küstenfort in Risør.14:56 He plans to continue his long-distance voyage toward Greenland after reaching the Scottish coast.Watch
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