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Reality of YouTubing + Sailing + Adventuring | Behind the Scenes - Ep 287
September 27, 2026 · 15 min · 17K views · Ålesund
What this video covers
The crew of the Jibsea, an aluminum sailboat, navigates the Norwegian fjords while managing a temporary Starlink outage. After anchoring in 60 feet of water in a small village, they utilize local grocery store Wi-Fi to upload content.3:41 The vessel’s solar array maintains house batteries at 98 percent capacity while running the water maker at anchor.1:56 Upon reaching Ålesund, the crew retrieves a replacement Starlink unit and transports the large shipping box via bicycle over hilly terrain.9:25 The new antenna is mounted on the deck organizers, with the cable routed through a repurposed mainsheet lead to ensure a clean installation.14:09 The crew notes that the new hardware is significantly larger than the previous model, prompting interest in the more compact Starlink Mini for future use.12:40
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