However, contrary winds and loose ice made further progress in the kayak hazardous, and on 28 August Nansen decided that, with another polar winter drawing near, they should stay where they were and await the following spring.
Modvind og megen løs is gjorde imidlertid videre fremdrift i kajakkerne farlig, og med en ny polarvinter i udsigt besluttede Nansen den 28. august, at de skulle blive, hvor de var, og vente på foråret.