XTRIP SAILING · video

What this video covers

A torn mainsail forces a 38-ft sailboat to divert to Skagen, Denmark, for emergency repairs during a passage from Norway to Germany.0:42 The crew removes the sail, which features a tear above the third reef, and arranges for a local contact in Frederikshavn to transport and repair it within 24 hours.8:38 While waiting, the crew navigates the busy Skagen harbor, noting high fees and heavy commercial traffic, before departing for Vinga, Sweden.1:20 During the transit across the Skagerrak, the vessel encounters heavy commercial shipping traffic, including large tankers and bulk carriers, requiring careful monitoring of closest point of approach (CPA) distances.14:04 The crew utilizes a Code Zero sail in light winds to maintain a 5-knot average speed toward the Swedish archipelago.20:23 Upon crossing the maritime boundary into Swedish waters, the crew replaces the Danish courtesy flag with a Swedish one.27:36 The passage concludes with a transition from open-water sailing to navigating the sheltered, shallow channels of the Swedish coast.29:10

More from XTRIP SAILING

Solo across the Atlantic to Iceland⛵️Xtrip Sailing Ep.239Aug 2026Chaos on the water😳 Sailing in the North AtlanticJul 2026Between Wind, Rain, and Currents Faroe Islands🇫🇴XTrip-Sailing⛵️Jun 2026I wish there would be a bang and I'd be there - choppy crossing to the Faroe Islands⛵️XTrip SailingJun 2026

From XTRIP SAILING — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.