Again hot and sweaty on the Ice Cap. During daytime temperatures exceed easily 0°C, which makes the snow very sticky. However  the wind is pretty good to kite, they could reach Kangatsiaq (68,330/-50.000) their new destination.

Day1-23May 67.8/-47.8
Wind: SE 15-20kt nsc
wx: enlarging sunny spells
Temps:0C later +3C

Day2-24May N68.2/W48.8
Wind: SE 14-18kt, after 9/12utc SE 12-16kt
Wx: sunny
Temp:min0C/max:+2C

Day3-25May N68.3/W50: Kangatsiaq
Wind: SE 12-16kt, after 15utc
Wx: sunny.
Temp:min-2C/max:+2C

Advice: still good wind conditions: very warm: sticky snow, traveling at night will NOT make a big difference. Take care, be carefull.

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