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Greenland never without a weapon😎 Polar bear in the pan #109 @XTripSailing Single-handed sailing
November 18, 2022 · 17 min · 12K views · Hecklerhavn, Danmarks Ø
What this video covers
Micha, sailing solo in Greenland, anchors his boat in the remote, uninhabited lagoon of Hecklerhavn, located at the southern end of the island of Danmakö in the Skåresbissond.5:08 To comply with local regulations in Ittoqqortoormiit, he carries a .222-caliber hunting rifle and a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun for protection against polar bears, which are particularly active during the August cubbing season.0:47 He describes the navigation through ice as physically demanding, noting that a six-hour motor through ice fields required constant vigilance against glare and potential hull damage.0:10 While anchored, he explores the surrounding basalt cliffs, Inuit stone circles, and a 1986-era research hut.6:03 He prepares and consumes polar bear meat obtained from a local hunter, describing the texture as firm and the flavor as hearty.7:41 He plans to remain in the region until late August before timing his departure to catch a favorable weather window for his return journey.11:50 The lagoon provides a secure, sheltered anchorage with sufficient depth and distance from surrounding rocks.14:19
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