Icebergs, Etc

As we were preparing to sail from Red Bay, the captain

Advised us we were unable to sail to Cartwright. Not only

Are there a lot of icebergs in the area but visibility was

problematic. Large icebergs are not as much concern

as small ones because they are well charted and show

up on radar. He would have to slow down if visibility

became bad.

 This morning he was on “Good Morning, Veendam”

and explained more about the difficulty in trying to

make port. The ideal anchor spot needs good conditions

to access. The other anchor spot is about 1½ miles or

a 35 minute ride. 

Any delay in leaving Cartwright would make it very

difficult to reach N anortalik, Greenland. Currently

we are optimistic that we will get there, but tendering

is always an unknown until you get closer to area

and learn about current conditions.

 

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