Sailing adventures on a Hallberg Rassy 40 in higher latitudes
Our sail to Labrador, Canada, was across the notorious Labrador Sea where we encounter some stunning marine life. We share our experiences with the border control and how to shorten the trip from Greenland to Canada. We also visit the historic Battle Harbour, which is a must see!
Our trip to Greenland took a few unexpected turns leaving us with some unanswered questions about our radar! The weather is sometimes an evil master. We had plan A,B and C ready but it turned out to be a very hard sail and we share some lessons in this post
Planning an Arctic expedition demands meticulous preparation. Navigating remote areas requires a self-sufficient crew, capable of boat repairs. Polar bear encounters necessitate firearm training and permits. Extensive paperwork, including sailing, rifle, and landing permits, along with insurance, must be sorted well in advance. Despite challenges, the Arctic offers breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and continuous summer sunlight. Access planning resources at the provided link.
Useful resources and information for planning to sail the Viking Route across the North Atlantic.
24th July 2023 After going to 80 degree North we had planned to anchor at Ytre Norskøya, where a part of the beach off limit because off 160 graves. When we got there the wind …
22nd July 2023 After a day in hibernation we finally reached 80 degrees North! We would like to tell you the story of big waves and strong wind and the struggles we had to go …
20th July 2023 Correction from yesterday’s post: the reason why some on the mountains here are red is because of Devonian sandstone. Since the beginning of our trip Steve has been telling about how he …
19th July 2023 The area around here is very pretty and without all the big cruise ships, so we decided to stay a few days in the area. As Steve was still under the weather …
17th July 2023 We ended up arriving late at Hamiltonbukta and when we arrived it was foggy so we decided on a few more G&Ts. We found a marmelade gin tester size, which we had …
14th July 2023 With our two failed attempts to sail yesterday we ended up motoring all day to Magdalenefjorden. This gave Sarah a chance to finish her 4th book and Steve got a chance to …