Just to let you know: you are not the only single handed sailor that sometimes hits a boy or runs aground. As long as the damage to your ego is bigger than the damage to your 35 ft or mine, we will keep sailing single handed and enjoy the seas!

I love watching your videos Erik, you have no idea just how uplifting they are & the time, trouble & effort you put into them is what helps to make them as special as they are. Well done on another fantastic story.

I love that you‘re not showing off. Mistakes happen and there‘s no need to hide them. You‘re a true adventurer and I enjoy to join you through your fantastic videos. Greetings

“…place our fate in the hands of the weather gods” Deliberately vulnerable. Choosing to relinquish certainty. That’s adventure.

I am not a yachtsman but your boat is kept so clean and tidy unlike some other (nameless) KZfaq sailors I watch. I love your videos. Stay safe and we’ll.

Thank you Erik. As someone who spends a lot of time on the water, I cant help but get scared from time to time in challenging conditions. Your calmness and determination when working through rough seas is an inspiration

Damn, Skipper, I can feel the salt spray down my neck.... Great movie, we were right there with you and are very appreciative of all those who helped you on the way. I'm sure you can get on top of some of those health niggles - for what it's worth I was plagued with digestive issues for a few years which cleared up after we started making our own sauerkraut...who knew???? Greatly looking forward to the next episode, Godbless and thanks again.

You remind me, the simple things are what's important in life and to be grateful for every waking day. Thanks sir.

Every time I watch these videos I'm amazed that one dude with a drone and a few go pros can make content of similar or better production value than most cable tv shows

You are inspirational Erik! Resilient, humble and courageous. Don't worry for hitting the buoy, I think I'm just lucky it never happened to me but I can remember 2 times when I came less than 50cm from them !! I hope your arm will get better very soon.

You're my hero. Keep healthy and sail. You're a certified madman

This might sound weird but I swear the pronunciation of all the places and names awakens some kind of ancient hereditary memories for me like it's the most normal sounds in the world. I would like to visit this part of the world.

Having lived in Iceland (but now in Ireland) for many years and being a mariner, I'm really enjoying these videos in the north

Thanks Erik, i appreciate all your videos and the effort you take to make them for us to enjoy.. i wish i was as brave and adventurous as you! Mike ( from Scotland)

Thanks for the video. I watch your videos in my boring nights and try to feel the ocean. I svear sometimes I can smell the sea and and feel the cold wind. Thanks from Istanbul.

One of my favorite episodes so far! Beautiful cinematography, great narration, and awesome adventures! Good luck on your next leg to Iceland! I look forward to every video you release and get excited when I see a new one!

Erik: When we sailed downwind on our circumnavigation, we used two headsails as you did, but we poled them out. With that arrangement we could easily sail with the wind 135 degrees abaft the bow on either tack without jibing. We hoisted the mainsail with three reefs and pointed the leech into the wind and held it there with a preventer. This dampened the rolling.

Erik, of all the fine solo sailors on KZfaq, you have the most soul. Be well, friend.

Don't feel bad about running into a sea buoy. During my circumnavigation, I did that TWICE! The first time i got grabbed by an unexpected side current. The second time i was just not observant enough... the buoy was behind the mast. Oh dear. 😬

I like watching your video, very good material, waiting for the next episode, take care

I appreciate your amazing journey. You take wonderful video and tell a great story. Can't wait to see the rest of your journey!

Thank you for the trips. Lost you for a time. Greetings from Indianapolis, Indiana USA. You bring allot of joy to this 86 year old man. I will be brewing a 5 gallon batch of beer today.

Strength, logic, and perseverance - skål!

Sono luoghi bellissimi, grazie per averli mostrati al mondo intero tramite il tuo canale. Saluti dalla Sardegna!!

Cracking series Erik, eagerly awaiting the next.

What an incredible adventure. Congratulations on the videos, great work, and thank you so much for sharing with us. Good winds Captain. 🗾🌅⛵🧭⚓🇳🇴🇮🇸🇧🇷

Great video sir; Matches the name of your channel, no drama, potty mouth or drunken partying; Just Sailing. NICE!!

just in time for dinner (again), perfection. This will never get old! Thanks.

Great video Erik! Maybe for Tessie’s 50th birthday a trip around the whole uk 🇬🇧 with a stopover at my home town in Lowestoft 👍

I had a shoulder injury like that one time. (Motorcycle accident.) I had to wear a sling for several weeks. Pro tip: Quit smoking. Nicotine constricts your blood vessels. Quitting smoking will allow you to recover more quickly because proteins will make it through the capillaries that deposit nutrients into the damaged areas of your tendons. (I learned that one recovering from tendinitis caused by practicing guitar too much.) Best of luck.

Great video! GL!

Lots of canned food eating it all day and nights,eating unregularelly = ulcer problems. I had the same problem wich bothered me for years. Then,one day,my condition became even more worse and i needed to go to operation. Nowadays im well and i threw away canned food from my life. When im going outside,in nature or hiking for days and weeks i bring already cooked and prepared food with fruits and just eat that. Never ever had problem with ulcer.

Cheers Viking !!!!!!! Servus from Österreich! Your videos are amazing !!!!!

Well done Erik. Another fab vid & for leaving ‘the bump’ in there; honest & brave and all the more real. Take care of the shoulder.

Loving each chapter.💚

Always a great video Erik, thanks

22:44 - Ouch. Can relate. Torn tendons in my left shoulder a year ago and in my right shoulder this year. And that was mountainbiking.. Can't wait to start sailing and tear some more.. ':D

Your videos are top level quality, enjoyed every second. Cheers from Istanbul.

Great video Erik.

Always so exciting to see the boat sailing Erik 😊

Love it! Can't wait for the next.

Nothing like a west cardinal to wake you up 😂. Great to see you again. Fair winds my friend. Chris in UK

Great video Eric look forward to chapter 3 👍

Nice video Erik, thanks!

Erik, sorry to hear about the shoulder injury. Those things take time to heal and sometimes, surgery. I hope this didn't come between you and Greenland. BTW, good sailing technique on that downwind run with the staysail on one side and the headsail on the other side. We call that 'wing on wing'. Would recommend a 'whisker pole' so you can pole out either the head or stay sails so they don't flog and flap back and forth in the wind. Saves some wear and tear on the sails and keeps them fully out so they don't have to refill with wind to push the boat. The foggy entrance to Skalavik reminded me of a few races I've done here in Juneau, Alaska (we get a LOT of fog), where we pulled into the fjord in the dark of night using only the radar, and then got close enough to the harbor to finally see the lights but had to use strong flashlights to help get past the breakwater! Glad your friends came through for you. I do enjoy the part of your videos where you show the attractions and history of the islands you visit, and some of the history of those areas, especially via drone. Good content. Lastly, I ordered my NBJS merch and it should be here shortly! Ser deg senere! Wade

great Editing work again 💯

Amazing journey and beautifully filmed. Thanks 🙏

Love your channel. Keep up the good work! Cheers

Inspirational Erik. Looking forward to the next one.

Thanks for sharing this beautiful journey!!

Nice road trip too!

Well done Erik! I enjoyed every minute... as usual!

Joy to Watch as always

Fantastisk rejse. Tak for turen.

As usual. Great video and adventure, thanks!

I get excited when I see a new episode 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Get healthy Erik the Viking!! We need more NBJS!!

The best sailing channel ❤️ No Bulshit just Sailing

Tak Erik that was amazing as usual, beautiful islands and vistas to enjoy. Many thanks 🙏

I always look forward to your videos.

Another great video

Inspiring mate!!!

Keep going Erik and good luck!

I love watching your videos. Your story telling is epic!

Wow, Erik! The opening shots of Lerwick harbor are amazing, as are all your drone shots in this video. Wow!! So, it’s not like you to hit buoys, even though accidents do happen. I’m sure Tessie won’t take it personally. There aren’t many 40+ year old ladies with perfectly smooth surfaces in existence anyway. 😉 Don’t beat yourself up over it. You were, maybe, just not quite yourself. I was going to say, “At least you are home now resting,” but the shoulder. 😮 What on earth happened? Never a dull moment in your life. That’s for sure. ❤ Loved the video but I hate to see you struggling with health issues of any kind. It will take some time for that shoulder to heal, ouch!! I hope your mom makes you a few more salads and some nutritious food. Please take care of yourself and get better soon. Looking forward to the next video in this series. It’s always good to hear from you. 😢❤🥰

Exactly what i need on a friday evening, thank you :)

Cheers Erik, thanks for another great instalment.

Well done Erik, and please keep 'em coming.🙂

Thanks for another great video! Looking forward to see the rest😀

Nice episode Erik, and the views are sensational!!!👍👏💪

Full gass som alltid :) takk for et knallfint fredagseventyr !

Love the sailing! Take care of yourself😊

Thanks Erik for yet again a very nice video!

Excellent footage. Thanks for the great filming!

Excellent presentation good luck with part 3

Rock on!

beautifully shot and put together video, thank you

Thank you, Erik. I always look forward to your videos. Best wishes for safe voyages.

Safe travels my friend, thanks for sharing.

A very inspiring challenge you are undertaking. Beautiful cinematography and great narration.

Yes those simple things in life, peace and gratitude.. and the beauty of the natural world. Stay safe, All the best.

Love your videos and channel man! Keep up the good work

Blessings Eric.

Enjoying following the adventure, thanx for giving back

Love this !!!

It's great to hear from you again !

Good Winds for you😉

Nice video as always! Fair winds

Nice work on the colors amigo!

Only those who crawl ... do not stumble, making mistakes is human, in fact it seems that the erasers behind the pencils have been put for that reason ... Tessie is a beautiful Viking's boat it is normal that she has some scars pass me the term "War". Fair wind Erik your videos are magnificent !!! Thanks for letting us sail with you. Good recovery and greetings from Italy

Thanks for sharing, especially the faults, thats make you authenic. And also as a single handed sailor, I had to admit I also rammed a bouy. Stay that authenic

Epic. You rock!

Such beautiful places to see. Thank you for showing them to us.

Love your camera work!

Fantastic. Thank you

Superb!

Thanks Erik! I love getting the notification that a new video is there to be viewed- especially on a Friday weekend! Every video reminds me to always keep the dreams alive❤️

I live in Shetland and this is no joke some of the craziest waters you can get around here huge respect

Great video! 👍 Those buoys can really come out from nowhere 🤣 I wonder if the name Lerwick has any similarities to the town Larvik in Norway..🤔 and cheers to Skålevik😁

Hej Erik! Amazing passage man, and astonishing videos as usual! Hope you get better from the injury soon. Hallå från Sverige!