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Smallest port on the tour - 9th leg Greenland-Germany - Xtrip Sailing Ep.197
January 17, 2025 · 17 min · 14K views · Lillehavn
What this video covers
Micha and Antje, sailing from Greenland to Germany, stop at Lillehavn, a small harbor located just east of the Lindesnes peninsula in southern Norway.8:08 The crew experiences engine trouble while approaching the cape, noting a potential fuel delivery issue or contaminated tank that requires filter maintenance.4:03 They choose Lillehavn as a sheltered waypoint before attempting a crossing of the Skagerrak toward Skagen, Denmark.8:18 The harbor, once a center for fish trading, now serves as a quiet seasonal holiday settlement.8:40 The area surrounding Lindesnes is historically significant as a treacherous stretch of coastline where the North Sea meets the Skagerrak, leading to the establishment of Norway’s first lighthouse in 1655.9:48 The crew attempts to catch crabs in a trap using cod bait but finds no success.13:10 After an overnight stay, they prepare to depart for Denmark, though they encounter rising winds and a torn sail shortly after leaving the harbor.17:06
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