#77 | Expedition Svalbård: Last Checks Before Setting Sails to the Edge of the Ice

After months of preparation, Polaris Helvetica finally sets sail from Tromsø for Svalbard – 550 nautical miles across the wild Barents Sea. This first episode of Expedition Svalbård reveals every step of the preparation: securing permits for one of the world’s most remote and protected areas, arranging special Arctic insurance, upgrading the anchor chain and fuel capacity, loading safety gear for polar-bear encounters, checking the rig and communication systems from Starlink to Iridium Go. Follow us and our crew member for this expedition, Anton, as we clear out through Tromsø Police, review weather models and routing options, and finally cast off for the long voyage north under the midnight sun. A real-world insight into what it takes to sail your own yacht to Svalbård — logistics, risks and the excitement of heading into the Arctic wilderness. #ArcticSailingAdventure #SailingToSvalbard #HighLatitudeSailing #BarentsSeaCrossing #SailingDocumentary ⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:27 Why, how, and when 05:03 Last checks 07:28 Leaving Tromsø 10:08 A look at the weather forecast 12:33 Finally under way 🎵 Music from Epidemic Sound: Helios Ignites by Rachel Sandy Inevitable Prophecies by Christian Andersen Wise Beyond Her Years by Bonn Fields Currents by Jakob Ahlbom 🔗 Links: https://www.norwegiancruisingguide.com https://www.barentswatch.no/en https://www.yr.no/en 📺 Watch More… https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRvcLZL9-pokLoV22O1OP3p5eR32J-SDD 🚢 Subscribe & Hit the Bell 🔔 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAym9YS0z1-qYm-s47pNEfw?sub_confirmation=1 📍 Follow Our Journey: https://www.instagram.com/sailingpolaris https://www.facebook.com/sailingpolaris https://www.sailingpolaris.uk 🛥️ Ever dreamed of sailing the world? Join us aboard Polaris Helvetica, our beloved Bavaria Cruiser 46, as we explore breathtaking coastlines, hidden gems, and the beauty of life at sea! 🌊 What to Expect: ✔️ Stunning ocean views & epic sunsets ✔️ Off-the-beaten-path destinations ✔️ Sailing tips, challenges & triumphs ✔️ Hiking adventures in remote locations 💬 What’s your dream sailing destination? Tell us in the comments! ⚓ See you on the water—fair winds & following seas!