Sailing adventures on a Hallberg Rassy 40 in higher latitudes
Upon arriving in Canada, we revamped our boat’s power systems for compatibility with North American shore power and propane. We installed a Victron isolation transformer for voltage adaptability (120V/230V) and updated propane fittings for refillable cylinders. This setup allows seamless connections to various power supplies while optimizing heating and appliance use.
We spent a month in southern Greenland and had an amazing time visiting this quite remote destination. We had heard rumours of an amazing anchorage and were not disappointed by it. The supermarkets here are so well-stocked, which really surprised us, but there is one thing we just couldn’t find! And we also share the recipe for a great drink to make to celebrate a successful cold crossing.
We spent almost 3 weeks in Reykjavík as we visited relatives and had friends visiting the boat. This gave us a chance to experience a lot of the city. We also had the time to do some boat work and order new bikes and a VHF for the boat. In this post you can also get a discount code for reusable 316L filter for your watermaker.
We have been using Starlink for a few months now and thought it was time to share an update as we now head across the Viking Route. So far it’s been excellent but we have a few uncertainties ahead.
We have upgraded our communications, tracking, safety and onboard systems with high-speed Internet from Starlink and enhanced tracking and over the horizon AIS from PredictWind’s Data Hub. All seamlessly integrated into our existing Digital Yacht network with automatic failovers, Iridium and more. Read on to learn about why and how we have done this.
In December, focused on essential upgrades for Snow Bear. Top four include boosting heating to 5.5KW with Thermoconnect for remote monitoring, enhancing comfort with a new cockpit enclosure from Rossy, ensuring safety with emergency 4700GPH bilge pumps, and optimizing storage through organizational additions, like baskets in the engine room. Comprehensive equipment inventory done.