Now that we’ve securely moored Aegir at Alderney Marina in Dartmouth, Halifax, and finished up a few outdoor tasks in glorious autumn weather, we’re spending two months in Europe. One of our favorite things is getting together with friends and family in different places. Art, culture, and local cuisine are just as much a part of the plan as our first attempts at welding—you never know... Welding for beginners... In early January, we return to the boat with all our gear and slowly work...

16.10.2025 Tanner Bay Baffin Island - Polar Bar hanging out at the beach We still have nearly 2000 nautical miles to go. After leaving Clyde River, we initially sail south with a strong headwind. Darkness falls again as the sun sets. At the moment, though, daybreak is at 2:00 a.m. again. This is good news for us, as there are icebergs along the coast. We approach the next anchorage. It is called Arctic Harbour. We spot some humpback whales. But we cannot see them up close. We are venturing...

26.08.2025 Sams Fjord - Beluga Mountains After Ilulissat, we sail further north through the Vaigat, setting our sights on Saqqaq as our first stop. In foggy conditions and dense ice fields, we must navigate carefully. We sail slowly, taking turns at the helm every half hour. Fortunately, the density of growlers decreases before increasing again off Saqqaq. A belt of ice stretches along the coast, making it seem as though there is no way through. Christine goes to the bow to find a route...