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#70 | Sailing Arctic Norway: Wrapping Up The Season & An Unforgettable Hike!
March 1, 2025 · 19 min · 3K views · Tromsø to Finsnes, Norway
What this video covers
The owners of the 38-ft sailboat Polaris transition to a winter berth in Finnsnes, Norway, after completing their sailing season.0:24 To reduce haul-out costs, they purchase a Blue3 Nomad tankless diving system for underwater maintenance, including hull cleaning and propeller anode replacement.1:43 The system provides air to a depth of 10 meters via a floating compressor, allowing the crew to perform tasks in 10–12 degree Celsius water.3:43 Despite a minor malfunction with a battery LED, the unit functions effectively and pays for itself by eliminating professional lift-out fees.7:13 The crew also repairs a loose acrylic porthole frame by cleaning the old adhesive and rebonding the frame to the tempered glass using Sika primer and activator sourced from Watski.no.13:20 The season concludes with a 17-kilometer hike through rugged Arctic terrain near the vessel's winter location.16:16 The crew plans to remain aboard Polaris through the winter at 69 degrees north.9:28
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