Crossing the North Sea Wintertime- for a Vikingfestival

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4 жыл бұрын

25th of January 2020 I set out again for another North Sea crossing to get to Shetland and the impressive Up Helly Aa vikingfestival. With 4 degrees celsius, gale winds on the nose, and 4-6 meter waves it is all set for a real battle agains the elements. Toughest North Sea crossing so far! :)
This is my 4th video I make of crossing the North Sea. Time has come for broadening my adventures, so next long distance video will be to Greenland, starting July 2020. Cant wait to get some new untouched oceans, landscapes and experiences attached to my camera lenses. Dont miss out!
We are not here to be comfortable and safe, it will bring you nowhere. We are here to fight to get stronger, and to be ready for the next battle!
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@davidian7787 4 жыл бұрын

Having sailed a fair bit of blue water I enjoyed being reminded of what sailing at night is. During the day you can see as far as weather permits, sometimes to the horizon. At night it's like being in a strange, shifting room. There can be swell like rolling hills and all you can see is the glow of the instruments and foam surging past. Sometimes you get vertigo because everything is in motion and you lose your reference in the dark. In our increasingly artificial world I will always say that out at sea is where it is real. You listen to a very deep, ancient voice and once it has spoken to you, you only want to hear more. It's sublime.

@dinkaboutit4228 4 жыл бұрын

That feeling when some "Viking" at Vikingfest asks you how your flight was.... and you realize you're the only Viking in attendance. 😎

@juniorballs6025 3 жыл бұрын

Post of the year so far!!!

@BalticLab 3 жыл бұрын

I would stay the storm was big enough that he can consider this flying.

@andrewberry9356 3 жыл бұрын

Don't be saying that take the boys o' Shetland!😉

@RegulareoldNorseBoy 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. There are no real vikings here in Norway anymore. Trust me. Men driving around with masks on. Alone in the car. Scared of the flu

@stevezelen4651 2 жыл бұрын

@JaHei. Here in the USA the government is dividing the population using the mask mandates… lol

@BEARDedOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

I am almost certain that your boat is not being tossed side to side by the ferocious waves, but rather by the swinging of your massive balls. Sailing that trip is amazing in itself, but capturing it on video and putting together these masterpiece films is just phenomenal.

@janisripple754 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video sailing Adventure A True Viking 🔥❤️🔥

@hugobaronamoreno3132 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Erik: Your KZfaq videos are a master piece of a single actor with a marvellous scenario as having the North Sea as a a natural backgroung with its DNA. I am retirrd in my 80's that when I was a child thought I could be a sailor following the marvellous ztories of Cristopher Columbus from my history teacher. Nowadays. we arr lucky to have Internet and KZfaq the "greats" as you are. Lon time ago I bought a book title The Brendan Voyage written by Tim Severing he who builded a boat of animal skin and set dail with his own crew to prove that long ago previuosly to Columbus and Vikings monk sailors had been landed in what is now known as American continent. . ..." Instrad of zeventh waves...the sea appeared to be collecting its strength in random groups...before no longer support its own mass...avalanche of foam and realeased its energy..." tamen from the book The Brendan Voyage... Erick: I am not a sailor but I have said to myself...I am always with you as a virtual "pazzenger in yor boat followi g your instructions and learning from your experience and sill as you highly profeszional skeeper... I am not a sailor and do not have a sailboat. But if. so allow to contact you .I live in Cali Colombia Best Regards... Hugo Baona Moreno Email: hbmviejo@gmail.com

@brandurdahlsrensen985 3 жыл бұрын

hugo barona moreno wrong type of comments buddy

@sebastiand6027 3 жыл бұрын

@@hugobaronamoreno3132 I would really recommend you to remove your mail adress from this very public post. Everyone will be able to write you spam mails.

@jacobfirst2365 3 жыл бұрын

OMG best comment ever! 👌😂❤️🥳🥳🥳😎👌

@RoryL83 4 жыл бұрын

Viking Erik is the most unique sailor. He combines rugged tenacity with incredible narrative and breathtaking visuals. ⛵👌🇸🇯

@SVImpavidus 4 жыл бұрын

Riveting. A sailing channel about sailing. No T&A, no white beaches, or stunning sunsets in places we have seen a thousand times before. Just Sailing! Hats of to you Erik. Sail Safe mate. Ant, Cid and the pooch crew.

@patricklaine6958 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant film, and brilliant sailing Erik, my Viking friend. You brought us along with you on a very tough sail, and I could feel the cold, fatigue and pitching of the deck. Thanks for the inspiration. I do think you need to find a better Plan B for your cooking though. :-)

@aquavitasailing2855 4 жыл бұрын

And his bailing... maybe a small kayaking hand pump...

@sailingadventuresofawelshm4710 4 жыл бұрын

Patrick laine hope to see you out soon on the sea,

@veleroalbatross 4 жыл бұрын

Plan B start with Aqua Vita double or direct from the bottle 😊

@sailingadventuresofawelshm4710 4 жыл бұрын

I do think its you both are the best on youtube for single handed, "no bullshit sailing 🤣"

@qatarsailor7727 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Patrick, long time no see , what is happening hope every thing is fine with you we miss you 😁 Regards Abdulla

@svfemmedunord7834 4 жыл бұрын

"It's time to relieve you of Caribbean beach partying and snorkel diving." As a Lake Superior sailor, this means something. Consider me relieved and thank you for a wonderful video.

@elsvaughn7959 5 ай бұрын

I've been on lake superior.

@alanroe3849 4 жыл бұрын

After a lifetime of sailing and in my 80th year this is so real, Carry on, Never give up, !

@johnnyboy6429 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Nice!

@BuckS122 4 жыл бұрын

the best pure sailing channel on YT. northern latitude sailing is the most exciting to do and watch!

@aussieoffroader1974 3 жыл бұрын

I guess you have never been in the southern ocean.. but i agree best pure sailing channel

@GSAirTherapy 4 жыл бұрын

The absolute best sailing channel on KZfaq, and among the best channels overall. Won’t be much longer and the subscriber count will skyrocket. Just amazing work, Erik!

@Sun-for-man 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha I would subscribe, but I tend to stop watching channels I sub to! And this is just to good to not watch!!!

@jessicaarverne1181 4 жыл бұрын

"Battered but not beaten" as usual Erik. The video is fantastic. Not only are you a great sailor worthy of his Viking forefathers but you are also a great narrator.

@OCE_JXMES 4 жыл бұрын

Man I love this video, a real man. I love it when he says, "remember, there is no Plan B, only Plan A". awesome!

@AntonKramer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Erik for taking us on your " little " adventure. . When I see you riding the waves, i recognise the luckiest and happiest man on earth who made the sea his best friend.

@susannewilliams 4 жыл бұрын

YEAH! Time to kick back and watch you duke it out with the North Sea in Winter. You are so impressive and I learn from you every time I watch. Keep it coming!

@nonames1957 4 жыл бұрын

I have watched this video 3 times now! I really enjoy, no I love, watching your videos! The heavy weather sailing is exciting. I learn from them and the video shots are great. But I think the biggest thing is your enthusiasm and enjoyment of what you are doing!

@markphillips2008 4 жыл бұрын

To keep the boat moving and the GoPro's rolling under those conditions is a joy to behold while sitting still, upright and warm. The spirit of Ragnar Lothbrok lives on through you.

@moncorp1 4 жыл бұрын

I used to watch all the Nancy sailing channels. You know, bikinis, drinks, snorkeling, the "Oh, the wind is at 15 knots today, we'd better stick to the intercoastal"! Then I found this channel...

@Coach_Vedo 4 жыл бұрын

F.ck them!!

@mickey1299 4 жыл бұрын

I can never get into them , maybe watch a couple of minutes , then get bored . This is what i wanna watch , the sailing , including the bits that can go wrong and often do , along with the solutions . I have tried a few others of this hilt , a guy called Skip being one . He is informative , but not really what i was looking for . His boats ( yes he has 2) are crewed , and to be honest (to me) came over a bit do as i say , not as i do . Purely by chance , i came across Erik , and never left . Among the best , i've never being bored and now safely hooked , just as the channel title says .

@manfredschmalbach9023 4 жыл бұрын

What @@mickey1299said.

@hackledrummer1543 4 жыл бұрын

Awww!, apart from the bikini (yeah... you wouldn't want to see that!), you just described MY kind of sailing! I like my biggest problem on the water to be 'when did I last put on sunscreen?' I'll cruise along the coast with my ankle slung over the tiller by day... and watch Eric on KZfaq at night! Best of both worlds lol.

@okcantbelieveit294 4 жыл бұрын

moncorp1 Inc . And the wind’s a force five so we better double reef the main and put up the storm jib. Whose got the seasick pills. 🤮

@the9thsanctuary10 3 жыл бұрын

Loved and respect brother don't know why but your video brought happy tears 🙏 to my eyes god bless everybody that still has a tradition that moves hearts

@Niko-im8gu 4 жыл бұрын

Best episode of any channel yet. That’s what a sailing audience wants and well sailed 👌

@runincool01 4 жыл бұрын

I subscribed. Absolutely one of the best “real” sailing videos I’ve seen on KZfaq. Thank you for sharing.

@robertadamsmetaldetecting6324 4 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one! No others create content like yours. Your fast becoming a sailing rockstar! Well deserved.

@John_Findlay 4 жыл бұрын

This is great. In summer 2019 I sailed from Bergen to Lerwick on the Swan, a restored 120 year old fishing boat based in Lerwick. The conditions were lovely, with a steady southerly F4 most of the way and quite a bit of sunshine, so nothing like your winter crossing. I'm too old to contemplate a winter crossing, but this video is just terrific. Great challenging sailing. My mother was a Shetlander, and for me, there's something special about arriving in Lerwick by boat, especially on a sailing boat. Top marks.

@paulkube3901 4 жыл бұрын

Amazed,, once again! THE absolute sailor. The Viking spirit lives on. Thanks for sharing

@emmanuelsamaras8974 4 жыл бұрын

Erik you are one tough dude I must say. I salute you. May God Bless your adventurous life and keep you safe. On your behalf I thank God for his care for you.

@davidc6510 4 жыл бұрын

A quick ride on the fore deck (in 5C weather and 7C water) is a great way to stay awake and focused, have some fun, and get completely soaked.... LMAO spoken like a true Viking! The footage from that Viking festival was truly amazing...wow it must be incredible to see in person. Thanks for sharing!

@tylerw1418 4 жыл бұрын

These videos beat the heck out of SV delos. Good story telling. Sailing. Cinematography. Color grading. And you never get bored watching. Thanks for making these my friend. May the winds be in your favor.

@tommypetraglia4688 4 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal production, a necessary and vital chronicle for sailors upon seas and armchair alike now recorded for the ages. 4:45 says it all... a man full in his own

@chrisparsons5422 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric, great to share your amazing experience of such a voyage. Not many people would be so happy and confident as you, but then when you watch your videos you can understand why. Even the Fastnet or Sydney Hobart does not go where you sail alone. Good luck with everything you do. Chris

@estrelladelmar6466 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding us that weather, hell and chaos are there to challenge us and it is a rare opportunity to fight.

@majunga6909 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I am so impressed by your courage sailing out in the North Atlantic!

@wimm1392 4 жыл бұрын

I love the North Sea especially this video, WOW. The history of the Vikings, you do your forefathers very proud. Thanks

@aliengravy 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing as always. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your journey with us Erik!

@marcwouters6059 4 жыл бұрын

This is not a weekly vlog but always worth the wait !!! Fantastic episode Erik . This is how a sailing vlog should look like . No bikinis and beaches , no other bullshit , just sailing . Thank you for sharing this !!!

@manfredschmalbach9023 4 жыл бұрын

He's uploading when there's something to show/tell. Not the other way round like the producers of "content".

@sailingcitrinesunset4065 4 жыл бұрын

Skip Novak removes his chain from the anchor and secures them both below. He puts a water tight cap over the anchor chain hole to stop water from coming into the anchor locker. Just a thought.

@aussiepilgrim8620 4 жыл бұрын

That's normal, some of us were doing that before Novak ever got his feet wet.

@sailingcitrinesunset4065 4 жыл бұрын

@@aussiepilgrim8620 Thats good 👍

@rykehuss3435 4 жыл бұрын

Aussie Pilgrim Novak got his feet wet in the 1950's, you must be quite the old seadog if you were already doing stuff like that before he set foot on a boat

@oz2904 4 жыл бұрын

@@rykehuss3435 it's not a rocket science to put a cap on a hole, people managed to cross the oceans around 1000 BC

@SveinMBortne 4 жыл бұрын

@@oz2904 Or put a dead pussycat in hole. What do I know... Gorilla tape maybe. Anyway it's bad planning. And yes I have a sailboat. But it is good entertainment.

@ajhillier1 4 жыл бұрын

Eric, we are sitting at anchor off the coast of South Australia and have saved your video until this evening when we watch without interruption. your videos are an inspiration for real sailors. Thank you for making them.

@Fizzlefuse 4 жыл бұрын

As always its a pleasure following your adventure. Wishing you luck with your journey to Greenland!

@Kristian_Saile 4 жыл бұрын

Friggen epic. Knowing how small waves look on camera I can only imagine how this monsters felt. Love the attitude of looking for a good fight. Damn man, good stuff

@rykehuss3435 4 жыл бұрын

Its crazy how small waves look on camera. The largest waves I've met were around 7 feet, and that was on a small outboard dinghy. High enough for me, for sure lol

@marks2140 3 жыл бұрын

A great sailor yes, but also a great filmmaker. Thank you Erik.

@flyingmedic Ай бұрын

Absolutely wonderful to see the difficult voyage;, which you managed spectacularly well, to the incredible celebrations. Thank you again.

@2507471 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Eric....Wonderful account of a daring venture. Your strength in adversity is exemplary and your account of the festival was inspirational. Between Patrick Laine and you I am inspired to get back to sailing once more. Best to you ...NIel S. CANADA.

@Sailingon 4 жыл бұрын

Omg going to the toilet is my dread. The only time I start to feel sickness coming on. Absolutely love your videos they are raw reality. My friend would love to come with me but her health can't take the beating. This is like therapy for her, watching you 😊

@pml22 4 жыл бұрын

Samantha Kerridge, well I pee into a cup, then pour into the toilet. It's the only way. But I know that sea sick feeling of going below.

@Kiltoonie 4 жыл бұрын

Erik: you are well named: and a true legend: your own Saga will ring through the centuries. I salute you!! And yes, I have also sailed from Shetland: so this is very real to me.

@Hitman29644 4 жыл бұрын

You are the MAN! This one will be a classic. Thanks for taking us along with you.

@alhester7159 4 жыл бұрын

Erik, very well done. Thank you for bringing us along on your great adventure! Best regards. AL, Vancouver.

@richardshilling2958 4 жыл бұрын

I've never stepped on a sailing boat in my life but really enjoy this channel.

@BenQ735 4 жыл бұрын

Once again an awesome video and a great adventure Erik! You are an amazing sailor. Thank you! Kanskje ses vi i Lofoten i sommer ;) Da skal æ spandere en øl te dæ.

@markbrown4955 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Erik the Viking! Keep up your excellent work, I like many others enjoy these exhilarating trips, just brilliant fella! Raising a glass to you!

@johnenglert3105 4 жыл бұрын

Loved your film and your commentary too! NO PLAN B! Fight for what is yours! Great struggle on your ship. You are made of gristle and inspiration my friend!

@tjepk3s 4 жыл бұрын

"It's time again to relieve you from the Caribbean beach partying and snorkling." :-) Thank you for that!

@BarnsleyBob 4 жыл бұрын

Not even watched it and I know this is going to be epic. Love this channel! 👍

@kevlarandchrome 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the world along on your adventures Erik. My uncle told me tales of sailing in the North Sea when he was a radar operator in the U.S. Navy on a destroyer. After hearing those, watching you take it on in a small sailing vessel is awe inspiring. Looking forward to seeing you conquer the journey to Greenland!

@danieljackson3167 4 жыл бұрын

An absolutely amazing adventure and wonderful footage. Thank you Erik for sharing this with us. You are a true Viking⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

@grantbratrud4949 4 жыл бұрын

"Hold fast, and stay onboard!" Noted that your homeport in west Norway is south of that Scottish destination. BTW, regarding the water in your bilge from your chain opening on deck, could you fit a simple gland of 3 or 4 layers of, say, neoprene, cut with a + in the center, slightly just smaller than the OD of your chain links, each neoprene layer being slightly offset in rotation from the adjacent one? (I think the English word is "gland") I expect this would reduce if not eliminate the water coming through to your bilge. It's cheap, or free if you have a ruined wetsuit to cut up, and it might work for the conditions you experienced.

@SailingTaranto 4 жыл бұрын

Erik! From one Viking to another and incase no one else has yet mentioned it, 'bucket and chuck it' is way faster, cleaner and safer than using heads in rough seas, and get a 5 x 12 x 22cm Jumbo sponge for £1.20 from anywhere you choose, get more than one and keep the spare in the bilges. They can make really quick work of outing water for the bilges mate, especially if its splashing around those delicate electronics! Crikey! Cheers and thanks for taking us on another fine adventure :-)

@leaveonlywake 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thank you, sir! :) Agreed w/Taranto on both the bucket and the sponges. You can use the sponges to remove more water quicker than with that cup, and also then *leave them in the bilge* where water collects; they'll work like baffles and cut down on the sloshing and splashing. Fair winds! Kurt and Barque - A30 "Alaula" sailfar.net / plasticclassicforum.com

@MikeSantis 4 жыл бұрын

@@leaveonlywake yes sponges is what I thought of as well. But the best it would be to find a solution for the water not to come in.

@philgray1023 4 жыл бұрын

You just need a simple device. Crew. Tell them to get that water out pronto.

@saturday7 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Erik, epic journey. That's one more memory tucked away for you to revisit in future years. A rich treasure to delve into. I'll be along for the next voyage

@yahuchanon37 4 жыл бұрын

A beauty of sailing artwork! Tough, hard and rewarding!

@fmachadocom 4 жыл бұрын

10:30pm - I’m about to go sleep and then I find this channel. 12:05am - I’m full of adrenaline, completely awake and binge watching the damn whole thing. THANK YOU .

@yiyiyihacobo 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome adventure!

@telegraphkid 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing Eric and so good to see you strapped in so well, this time I feel like you captured the scariness even better of your feat especially when you reefed the sail after 30 knots. Well done brother just brilliant watching !!

@PanzerDave 4 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing adventure, accompanied by equally amazing narration, and filming! This is so much more inspiring than the typical sailing in the Caribbean or Thailand videos. Thank you so much for taking us along on your journey!

@jurgis56 3 жыл бұрын

A splendid film by the most experienced yachtmaster & an amazing journey at high latitudes albeit short. Wind, wind, wind for Erik!

@jamiemorton1765 4 жыл бұрын

Just Amazing love it makes my heart need something I never did. Something in my blood thanks again brother

@bashendriks4141 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe next time when you know its going to rough out use some putty clay, the stuff kids play with and pack it around your anchor chain. That will keep 90% of the water out of the boat. And if you really need to use the anchor the clay just comes out. Hope it helps keeping the boat dry next time, and you make some really cool trips out there! Would love to try something like that one day (maybe a little calmer) Hahaha. Keep up the great videos!! i love them! Greets from Holland, The Netherlands.

@MrRourk 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Eric is totally crazy! Keep on Sailing with no BS! Love your adventures!

@msmith2961 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful filmography as usual. Love the Viking spirit and never give up attitude. Your ancestors would be proud.

@junkbarny6958 4 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine how difficult and cold that must have been, no way could I eat spaghetti out of a tin like that.

@yvindsjdin1996 4 жыл бұрын

JunkBarny cold spaghetti a la capri is a real proof of manhood.

@Abtacha 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Great documentation of your journey. Do you have plans to change your sails? So you don't have to go to the mast to take it down/up? Looked really dangerous.

@norvynhill 4 жыл бұрын

Masterful as always Erik! Keep them coming, can't wait for more!

@aardvarkmindshank 4 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful story. Thank you!

@DBacaMaker 4 жыл бұрын

I think you finally answered the most pressing question us landlubbers always ask: How do you use the head in heavy weather? It's like astronauts on a spaceship. Thank you for the answer

@yan2503 3 жыл бұрын

I grew some chest hair by just watching this. 😁😁😁 And this video reminds me of a scene from 13th Warrior.

@figueiromarcos 4 жыл бұрын

simply the best youtube channel about sailing ... amazing. Inspirational. Thanks.

@janereynolds7555 4 жыл бұрын

You are one hell of a Viking! Respect! Spectacular photography. Thank you for being the wild one. Wonderful to see this voyage and the celebrations.

@rykehuss3435 4 жыл бұрын

How does your boat stay afloat when it has to carry you and your massive balls?

@SuperDirk1965 4 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

@MaistoHelix 4 жыл бұрын

That is just the best thing i read today ROFL

@SuperDirk1965 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a solo sailor myself and I have to admit I wonder about that myself a lot as well.

@rykehuss3435 4 жыл бұрын

dirk bomans You solo sailors are something else, especially the crazy ones who sail in the often tumultuous seas like North Sea and Norwegian Sea

@hadyant0 4 жыл бұрын

true raw meatballs

@viktorjarinov8854 4 жыл бұрын

Erik IMHO, the charger-inverter in the bilge is controversial idea.

@4knucklehead 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching..I'm exhausted but love it. Thanks Eric:)

@jorgegutierrez5377 3 жыл бұрын

The BEST sailing Channel,I have a sailboat 34.2 fts long and sail alone sometimes,Erik you are the BEST! Take care my friend and thank you for share your adventures!!

@highnotesailing5843 4 жыл бұрын

In heavy weather, I am concerned about a partially furled Genoa unrolling if furling line fails. Have you considered a removable inner stay with a handed on heavy weather sail for those conditions?

@bpetersson5024 4 жыл бұрын

this is not a Genoa, its a storm job, it looks, about the third of the size

@aquavitasailing2855 4 жыл бұрын

Erik, awesome as usual! You should invest in a small portable hand pump like kayakers use, it'll bail a lot more of that water off the cabin sole, easier and faster than a cup! And, have you tried getting a big ball of modelling clay (we call it "Plasticene" here), and jamming it into the hole that your anchor chain passes through on deck? That, or even remove the anchor offshore, and lower the chain down into the locker with just a small "leader line" to pull it back up; and then seal the hole. That would maybe help keep a lot of that water out in the first place.

@ciaranbyrne62 4 жыл бұрын

Good suggestions

@mickey1299 4 жыл бұрын

Actually , that issue was exactly what i suspected could happen with this design of winch , i'm looking at fitting a similar to my new yacht . Like Erik , i like my chain down low , and would prefer my anchor aft to reduce weight in the bow . The problem as i see it , is the navel pipe being built into the winch body itself , certainly aesthetically pleasing , but impossible to seal . I gotta be honest , i'm not convinced plasticine would be the answer , it may cause problems with the winch mechanics , and certainly would be messy . I've being trying to find a similar winch without a chain feed . It would then be possible to use a separate navel pipe , that would be easier to seal .

@rykehuss3435 4 жыл бұрын

Need to install some kind of rubber flaps around the hole. They hug the chain but dont let water through (or if they do its most likely just little drips)

@nap42110 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching it so much that I have seen it 3 times now. Even sent it to a friend who is doing a sailing navigational exam at the moment. Loved your comments at the start Erik about going to Shetland to claim what is mine :) The festival and all the good people you met there footage was the icing on the cake. Loved your reflective comments coming home. Thanks so much Cheers Ian

@jorgeconcheyro 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic Erik, the video really shows the extreme conditions on that passage. Thank you so much for sharing!!!. Cheers from Buenos Aires!!!

@simonwiggin7824 4 жыл бұрын

N B J S. Now that's what I am talking about!!

@earthangel8730 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, classy, adventurous, raw, sexy and THE BEST sailing channel that I follow. Exhilarating Erik! I need a smoke 😉

@palleh.jensen4648 Жыл бұрын

Hilsen Erik, takk for dine inspirerende videoer, utrolig bragd, du gjør våre forfedre stolte.

@seanmeister72 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us along. Your videos are inspiring!

@johncraig2684 4 жыл бұрын

"my little adventure"...LOL...aye right!!!!!

@crstothard 4 жыл бұрын

Erik Aanderaa - The anti-Sailing La Vagabonde.

@bronsky1410 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry that they've jumped the shark. Its become the Elaina family channel. I still have hope for the old sea dog though.

@crstothard 4 жыл бұрын

@@bronsky1410 He's a fun one, yeah!

@bronsky1410 4 жыл бұрын

@@crstothard yeah and that Erik A-something from the Netherlands or around there. I like the raw type videos over the over produced fake happy stuff.

@peter2611 4 жыл бұрын

Thats not a fair comment, their recent sail was pretty impressive. Both are great, but I love sailing boats and Eriks videos are always a thrill to watch. So immersive would love to experience them in VR

@crstothard 4 жыл бұрын

@@peter2611 Continue to enjoy! I've unsubscribed from all but a few sailing channels; Erik's vids contunue to be top notch!

@Trimethopimp 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the level of production you put into these. For example when you radio the local coast guard them cut to footage of inside and outside of the coastguard HQ and provide some insight into their operations, these are the sort of details that take these vids to another level. The badass sailing speaks for itself.

@KannDochNich 4 жыл бұрын

Simply the best sailing video channel on earth. Thank you very much Erik!

@supremeflagship8965 4 жыл бұрын

To watch real sailing videos like this, you need to leave your bikinis and snorkeling gear behind...

@grantbratrud4949 4 жыл бұрын

LOL! But I work hard for my bare beach body! Still, you're right. I'm a puffin guy, love puffins, enjoy stuffin' muffins most when puffins are close.

@unknown_user8449 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding quality from beginning to end. I stumbled upon this video by chance and I'm certainly glad I did! Well done, very well done

@silasderoma4726 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, stunning voyage. I sure hope you clip in when you're on deck. Thanks for posting this!

@bellenvideo5629 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Erik for this adventure 🌊💙🌬

@PeterJCimino 4 жыл бұрын

I love every trip you take. You show me a part of the world I would never see and you make the tale so enjoyable! Thank you! Be safe and I look forward to your next trip!

@silkyjones2626 4 жыл бұрын

I look forward to this video all year and it was as enjoyable sailing with you as I hoped. Look forward to stowing aboard on the Greenland trip!

@Max-re5vg 4 жыл бұрын

I Love your work Erik......Courageous .......Interesting........Inspiring.....Oh My God a Contessa is a beautiful yacht.......so sea worthy and proven time and time again.....what a beautiful shape she has....Much Respect from Australia...from a Prussian/German/Australian yachtsman..........Gods Bless

@matthewmcdermit8744 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Erik! Eisenhower, the Allied Commander during WWII, wrote, Evaluate a man's character when things are going poorly -- not when everything is going well, for it's easy when everything is going well. . . . You had rough seas almost the entire passage, you were taking on water, carried off course, spilled your damn dinner, etc, but you didn't panic and you maintained a generally positive attitude. Again, well done. If faced with similar circumstances, I hope that I can emulate your character.

@matthewmcdermit8744 2 жыл бұрын

@@erikaanderaa, you are certainly welcome. . . . You have inspired me to return to sailing. I had gotten so busy with work and raising kids, etc. that I had gotten away from it. After watching your videos, the waters are calling once again.

@geoffrogers4296 4 жыл бұрын

Big fan of both Erik and Patrick - both extremely adventurous in their own way.

@kens2114 4 жыл бұрын

Great trip Erik, good on you. Really enjoyed your adventure.

@bowpilot55 3 жыл бұрын

The legacy of the Brave Vikings is safe in your hands...Kept alive by your incredible determination...keep the legacy going Brave man...

@chontaelu 4 жыл бұрын

That was amazing Erik! You have a great view of life and of adversity. But you are not reckless and you are always very prepared for these dangerous and risky passages. You really make a tribute to your Viking forbears with this channel.