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Dodging Ice in Greenland

January 2, 2025 · 8 min · 3K views · Uunartoq

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Yacht Zora navigates a fjord system in Greenland, traveling south from Qaqortoq toward Nanortalik.0:49 The crew encounters significant ice hazards, including a large growler that strikes the hull during the transit.6:43 They maintain a visual watch for polar bears, noting recent reports of sightings 15 miles north of their position due to shifting sea ice patterns.1:39 After clearing the ice-choked passage, the vessel reaches an anchorage near an island featuring natural hot springs.6:46 The crew identifies potential risks from ice interacting with the anchor chain and prepares to maintain an overnight anchor watch to monitor for drifting icebergs.7:20 The route includes a planned stop at the hot springs before continuing the southbound passage.6:58

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