Videos from the “Northern Passage” 2010 Expedition
Below is a collection of videos from the “Northern Passage”, in reverse
chronological order. In other words, you will always find the latest videos
at the top.
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Celebration Champagne – 14 October
Here is a video of their celebration, after 108 days at sea.
The Champagne was a gift from a Russian sponsor, in Murmansk.
Reefing sails on Baffin Bay and Davis Strait – 28 September
The crew of the “Northern Passage” is challenged by icebergs and gale winds
on Baffin Bay and in the Davis Strait. Nevertheless, there is a task that can only
be done from the exposed front deck…
Vincent retrieving a carabiner from the pontoon in rough seas – 26 September
Icebergs at night – 02 September
In the dark of night, on the Chukchi Sea off Wrangel Island, three men steer
the “Northern Passage” past ice floes and icebergs. Persistence and caution is
demanded every moment of their journey!
Stas sailing in gale winds – 01 September
One week ago: Stas sailing in gale winds on the East Siberian Sea. (24 Aug.)
Dangers at night – 28 August
We must constantly be on watch to avoid the timber and driftwood that floats
off the Siberian coast. Hitting a log at high speed would be almost as serious as
sailing into a rock!
A bright sunny day – 26 August
…on the other hand, there are times like this – sailing under bright sky.
Official papers in Pevek – 30 August
With good help, Captain Thorleif Thorleifsson of the “Northern Passage” can
finally fill out the required official papers in the SIberian port of Pevek.
Sailing slowly past an old iceberg – 27 August
Sailing slowly past an old iceberg.
Windborne under a full moon – 26 August
Turn up your volume, view full screen – and enjoy!
Five videos – 24 August
Ice on the Laptev Sea 1 – 24 August
Navigating through ice on the Laptev Sea. (1)
Ice on the Laptev Sea 2 – 24 August
Navigating through ice on the Laptev Sea. (2)
Finally free of the ice – 24 August
Finally! We have reached the end of the ice field along Taymyr Peninsula,
in the western part of the Laptev Sea.
Storm on the Laptev Sea – 24 August
Sailing in storm on the Laptev Sea.
Interview with Børge –
Interview (in Norwegian) with Børge as they leave the Laptev Sea.
Speeding along on the Kara Sea – 05 August
The “Northern Passage” is speeding due north on the Kara Sea. That requires
full concentration from the crewmembers on watch.
Studying ice charts in Murmansk – 25 July
Here is a video from Friday, preparing the details of our route toward the
Northeast Passage, studying ice charts with Victor Boyarski and representatives
of Atomflot:
Testing our winch system – 21 July
Thorleif, Vincent and I test the winch system that will allow them to pull their boat
onto land or ice. Hopefully the need will never arise – but it’s good to know we can
escape stormy weather or dangerous ice conditions if required. (Recorded 14 July)
Sailing near Varanger – 12 July
Sailing past Bjarkøy Island, near Tromsø – 07 July
As we sail past Bjarkøy Island, near Tromsø, strong winds
tear at the sails. That’s music to our ears!
Thorleif steering at 13 knots – 03 July
Thorleif Thorleifsson steers the trimaran at 13 knots. The impressively small
draught (40 cm) allows the trimaran to skim the waves at a dizzying speed.
Top of the mast – 03 July
At the top of the mast! A bird’s eye view – and examining the cause of chafing
of the mainsail halyard.
Ready to cast anchor – 23 June
