How to end up in a Bad Situation I Chapter 8
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Hi everyone!
Join me on this ride to my last port on Iceland before starting the long oceancrossings back to Norway via Faroe Islands and Shetland.
This one didnt go without some drama as I almost again destroyed my brand new A5 Rolly Tasker gennaker putting me in a pretty dangerous situation.
Im in and out of hospital these days, heeling in between, so edits are taking a bit longer, but working hard as much as possible to get it done!
All the best
Erik
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Hi Erik - you are always the first sailing channel I pounce on. You are determined, honest about what happened so we can all learn, and capture some of the best footage I have seen. And some how you do it all on your own. I have the greatest respect for you - keep going, and take care of yourself.
18:30 there is (pröbäbblie ^ ^) a certain numerologhikälli reläytiönchip tv a german tövvn i visität... i tännöD eläppöR8 Fhörrthere -.-
but why that lil gämmeltävn ^?^ (för henge??)
Oh man! I miss sailing. Like you , I sailed on my own, solo. Never afraid of the sea but respected it, all the time. I lost my rudder in a 9 in the English Channel, It was the making of me. You are a true sailor! An adventurer. Never living in fear, but respect for nature. It reminds me of night sailing, just blackness, I found my true spirit in these moment of the power of nature. It ws bliss to be faced with your own mortality, when the seas, nature humbles you .... Thank you my friend! I have become old and weak, yet my time at sea drives me forward into the endless ........
öne kvviq brö´ vvöz enüFF 4 me -:-
Well said.
When you ripped your first genakker I already gave you the tip to first unroll the genua before taking away the genakker, so the genakker is hidden behind the genua. With less wind in the genakker it's easier to furl it while keeping some tension on the sheet. It will also assure the genakker can't wrap around the forestay, which is the next drama waiting to happen. If that happens, that's another level of shit.
Check out " letter box method" for taking in a traditional spinnaker....using the jib to block the wind in a similar fashion works like a champ when singlehanded sailing. At 73 I use this method all the time....
Fantastic Footage and edit...
I never even thought of doing a kiwi drop single handed but if you want to try it in light air it could be a solution. Kiwi drop: put the jib up, do a jibe and drop the gennaker from the windward. I will be happy if it helps.
@@paulinouye945 Getting it pulled down in that tangled state, top roller and roller-stay and all along the jib in the rising draught windwards could cost You the jib, too, I reckon, while it might have given enough leeway and Genaker-depowering to get it sorted still up and finally dowse it furling as meant.
@@manfredschmalbach9023 I totally forgot about the furler . My head must have been in racing mode lol.
The good old “reduce sail area before it gets too overpowered “ is still the best maneuver.
@@paulinouye945 It definitely is when singlehanding, that's for sure. We all did find ourselves some time with more canvas than we would like to have hoisted in increasingly windy conditions however I reckon, with beam reach and downwind being more prone to that occurrence of course.
I like the "Kiwi drop" (didn't know it being named that) with double headstay classic runners and with double track furling contraptions as a safe way to get it down in a controlled manner alone, with knots-only and no shackles or pins up top to be dragged down over the second sail.
Thanks
As usual Erik, never a dull moment. Take care
´never a güll cement vFCv ??
You are one tough s. o. b. A little crazy, a lot obsessive, but incredibly inspiring. I wish you well as you deal with your health issues.
A little crazy? :D
Nice one, it's amazing how quickly things can go wrong on a boat! Wishing you quick healing as well, all the best
Great video although I have to agree with the last poster. Wear a harness and clip in to a jack line. I went overboard doing almost the same thing. It is the most sickening feeling when you realize what has just happened and watch your boat sail away on autohelm. Luckily for me my partner woke up and came about to get me. As a single-hander you have no such safety margin. When single-handing (often) I also drag a 50’ line. Be safe fellow mariner! I love these videos and am looking forward to seeing you make it next time!
Awesome Erik. Your sailing videos are outstanding, a class on its own. Your camerashots are great, your sound and cuts are fantastic and your narration is fascinating.
I'm no stranger to offshore sailing. Just completed a circumnavigation with my family of four. No other sailing channel captures the challenges, the mood and the ups and downs of ocean sailing like you do. Thanks for taking us back to the ocean.
Any other sailing channels don't show how things can go wrong , thats why i love to watch your episodes
Same like you im sailing with IBD for the last 7 years , and happened to me all kind of shit very similar to yours with one big difference, i am in Aegean sea ...
A hard action you did, congratulation. I drop my 85m2 gennaker by opening the shackle at the bow, pulling with the sheet -foot through the cockpit into the ship, I don't trust furlers and socks. In your case, wouldn't it have been better to steer the ship about 30" higher into the wind, in this bad situation? But in any way, you did a excellent job, congratulatin again!👍👍👌
Regarding harness, as some commentators mention here: I don't really see a need here, calm seas, not moving fast. if you can move around the ship like you can, then a harness might be a hindrance in this situation. everyone has to decide that for themselves. Thanks for your cool videos👍👍
In similar situations single handed I find motoring directly into the wind under autopilot pushes the collapsed spinnaker back onto the mast then I release the halyard and it falls on deck.
I am always amazed how you keep your cool (and keep filming!) during the scary moments. Inspiring Erik!
The Arctic Henge is incredible! I believe you deserved something a bit stronger than just a beer after all that! Glad you're safe. Sure hope you get your health sorted soon 🖤
I saw a picture, recently, of Arctichenge with the northern lights behind it. It was just incredible. What a spectacular place! I don’t know how your channel doesn’t have a million followers+.
You earned that beer! What a adventure. Geez you got me holding on to my chair. How someone films in the middle of a crisis..wow
Whoa! That was a close one Erik. You came close to losing that beautiful sail there. Another lesson for us all. Shorten sail early. I'm glad it turned out o.k. Lucky you're a big strong lad.Cheers.
i can clearly imagine that first gulp of beer after a day fighting a gennaker while being slightly off after yesterday 😅 brilliant stories! keep it up and waiting for new ones!
You need to take more care dear it’s more than once you’ve caused the problem yourself ,remember you have loved ones who want you back x
This was truly NBJS, most would stop filming when things go wrong because it's too much work to get the polished shots and deal with the problem. Your raw footage of good and bad is excellent. Keep doing what you do amd stay safe
For single handing, I prefer the gennaker sock. The furler is an awesome system, but when alone, a sock is easier to manage.
Agreed. I have an asymmetrical spinnaker in a sock and also single hand my boat. The sock works great.
August 15 2023, good to see you live in the future Erik :-) All the best Erik, wishing you a quick healing.
Good recovery Erik!
Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the incredible content Erik. You have an amazing spirit and I look forward to everything you put out 🍻
i was worried about you retrieving that sail without being tied off or wearing a jacket... good job dealing with adversity. safe travels....
great drone imagery...
„Be brave and aggressive“, that says all. Not my understanding of masculinity, but it’s your life and the footage is fantastic!
1:05 Nice time machine you have in your boat 👍😂
Beautiful island and a great last stop Erik before your journey continues! Cant wait to see chapter #9
Wow, I had some déjà vu while watching that gennaker douse. Once I was caught solo on my 27 sailing downwind with a spinnaker and in a state of bliss. In that state and with little apparent wind I didn’t realize the wind speed had increased to 22 knots. Thats the moment my tiller pilot began to malfunction so I disconnected it, engaged a tiller tamer and went forward after balancing the helm as best I could.
During the douse the boat turned so the main no longer shadowed the spin and while I was pulling it done on the deck, the wind caught it and turned it into an uncontrollable monster trying to escape my grip. It took a pretty long time and at least 3 crash gibes, and I thoroughly exhausted myself but I managed to bring it all down.
In your video you looked like I felt after that sail was down!
1:05. August 15 2023. Wait, what? So in addition to being an all around bad ass Viking sailor, talented cinematographer, and a true inspiration to us mere mortal sailors, Erik is able to time travel to the future.. Who knew?
You are the man, Erik! I admire your adventures and the hard work you do for filming them live in the harshest possible conditions. Stay safe out there!
Thanks for sharing this, Eric.
Yet another example of how beautiful and powerful and merciless Mother Nature can be and how we sailors must be ever vigilant and must not leave anything to chance.
I’m glad you’re safe and can hardly wait for the next episode.
From Denmark: Well done Erik. It was scary to get that close to the shoals while struggling to get the gennaker undamaged onboard. Fortunately all went fine. I have sailed singlehanded my cutter rigged Explorer 45 footer "SY SANNE II" (a centre cockpit Stan Huntingford design) during 12 1/2 years on the high seas, displacement 17,9 T, long keeled with a Volvo MD 17 C, 36 HP engine. Your gennaker problem reminded me on a similar situation I experienced in 1983, sailing from Algiers to Palma de Mallorca in force 10 at night. The furling genoa got stuck the last 1/3 and would not furl in. With 3 reefs in the main and the stay sail, I was not making any speed. I started the engine and got 2 knots steering speed in the right direction and had to stay at the wheel almost 12 hours with the safety harness secured to the steering wheel column... Safe sailing.
I am literally on the edge of my seat here! Great recovery, I would not challenge you in arm wrestling after watching you haul that sail on board...Best wishes to you.
Your like mythical sailor seeing wonderfully remote places alone , with exceptional skills !
Once again enthralling stuff Erik. It's just amazing how you capture the real emotion in these moments, so we can share a little of what you experienced.
Well done Erik. Thanks for sharing! Wish you quick healing as well. see you soon
Just amazing to see you sailing thru these beautiful places Erik. Love to see folks actually sailing, with a true view of how things can go good or bad. The Viking histories are awesome. Keep on my friend.
Always terrifying how quickly shit happens on a small sail boat. I watch some of the rank novices who buy a boat and head out to sea. As a retired Coast Guard officer I witnessed the sometimes sad results and watching videos like this should be compulsory
Glad you came through unscathed and hopefully your health will improve over the winter so you can head west once more
You show us real sailing. Thanks Eric.
We pray your condition improves. Gods speed!
Thats awesome that the grimsey islanders took good care of you. They heard your plan to go to greenland on a small craft and recognized your massive nordic spirit. There is something very ancient about that.
Great job Erik, keep the good winds going!!!
On the bright side, you are sponsored by a sail-making company, so any issues can be resolved. I have to say, and I realise this may be difficult for you to read, but I find your channel so much more useful to me and educational by you including your “mistakes” (or “issues”, really, since it wasn’t your fault) whereas the channels that just give you the lovely visuals and pretend everything went fine aren’t so honest or true to life. Glad you’re still alive fellah - keep on keeping on! PS I adored "The Arctic Henge" - remarkable! :) Take care of yourself, fellah.
Another exciting episode of course! I hope you recover fast Erik.
A very scary incident. In our area, a sailor grabbed on to a loose sheet, but didn't let it go in time. He was pulled overboard by the sail. His sailing partner managed to get a hold of him but could not retrieve him (he was not clipped on), and in the cold water he only lasted 15 minutes before he was tragically lost.
You know lines can do some weird things, l was headed to Bermuda from Westport MA and the car for the genoa outright let go as we came through a tack and both sheets immedietly spaghetti'ed, because instead of just tacking back to the starboard tack Capt. Dumkoff (me) decided that nope, just try winching it in tight and that'll do fo a second...yeah well that winches do not work if they have any up wards pull do they, so as a surprise to absolutley no one, the sheet rode over itself and bound on the winch right decent. Well F___, thats not good, so a genius solution, was to grab a dock line rolling hitch that to the sheet and take the tension off the winch with another one.
Now what do I do, yes boys and girls get the tension off with the other winch wrap the line cleanly around the previously fouled winch and, wash rinse repeat.
A few attempts later and I tacked back over, sheeted in unfouled the sheets from each other, put the spare car on the track, hove the sheet through it, tacked again andnall was well with the world again.
I hate it when things happen unexpectedly like that, because sometimes whem stuff like that happens it happens faster than my ability to think.
The worst part is, its not like I was new to things at the time. I knew the right answer and persisted to continue making the same mistake for a few minutes before the brain caught up with me again.
@@jaysonlima7196 Right, the best remedy to immediately tack, when something like that happens (and then maybe heave-to). It gives you the calm and time to figure out a proper solution. However, I know from my own experience, that is easier said than done. It's so very easy to be distracted by dealing with the immediate failure point right in front of you.
You can hold your head high. You're a superb sailor but still sad for you to turn back. I've been up to Hraunhafnartangi lighthouse, northernmost point on mailnand - the lighthouse you saw. Very remote up there, hardly any traffic on the dirt roads, but beautiful. Always love your adventures, stay safe Erik 😊
Thanks Erik, there’s no other channel like this one!
Man. You are the good example of safety negligence. Please, sail safe.
Thanks!
Another epic adventure you managed to bring oto a safe end. I’ve always had a yen to visit Iceland, and your videos only confirm my reasons. I hope your health issues stabilize and you can put all your efforts into the thing you love; sailing the North Sea to finally reach Greenland.
Take B1 and B3, please. You're the best sailing channel, we need you healthy
You had me worried and my heart pumping for a while watching you trying to deal with the gennaker... But you came through okay, as I knew you would... Sorry you're not feeling 100%... Hopefully you we're able to rest up after you got back home...🥂🥂💖
I had no idea Iceland was so beautiful. I know I couldn't pronounce the name of this tiny settlement but I understand why its 200 inhabitants call it home. Thank you for sharing Erik.
In the future if you can blow the tack while maintaining control of the sheets you can pull the spinnaker behind the mainsail and then drop the halyard. Easy in retrospect but good to have that in your quiver. Best to do that while running deep 155+ twa.
It just shows that within a short minute things can get hairy but it was great to see you try to resolve the sail problem, and the things you had to do to succeed. Another great video.
Thank you for sharing this learning experience. 💐
Saw a video recently of a dude training to single hand his spinnaker drops. He throws the sheet into the water with a floating ball on the end to add drag to the sheet. Looks like something you can try.
So happy to see your adventure being published.
Fantastic adventure, sir. Many thanks for bringing us on board.
Erik! What an incredible story you have to tell! Always wait for new episodes to arrive.
If you read this comment, please let me advise you a little hack, open the Genoa first and only after that furl the Gennaker. This will de power the sail as direct wind will be caught in Genoa and will make furling an easy game. Same thing works perfectly when you are about to unfurl, keep the Genoa, open the Gennaker in calm, roll the Genoa.
Hope this will help. Fair winds⛵️
Erik my friend, I know you're pretty much a pro, but man you have me biting my fingernails when you're doing 7 knots stretched out over the bow trying to retrieve that huge sail, all while not tethered to the boat. Chills run down my spine thinking what might happen if you fell into that icy water, 2 miles (or more) from shore while Tessie sails off without you. We all love you man, so please be careful out there. I look forward to seeing you make Greenland this summer.
Thanks for bringing Iceland back into my life! Was able to visit Iceland twice. It’s been 3 years since I’ve been. Seeing your video makes me instantly relive my journey. Thank you
An amazing trip. So important to do all the little things right cause if you don't the price can be high.
Nate
Tak for at tage os med på dine store eventyr. Mange hilsner fra Danmark.
beautiful last icelandic port! Good for the spirit& soul. You needed some of that place after that real Shit you had, visually it was no bull. Good health& happy times to You.
I have experienced many clusterfucks with furling code zero in 20+ kn winds it is very easy to get the furler fowled in some way... it sure draws ones strengths to fight with such a sail, it's like a bronco!
Terrific camera shots with no bullshit action, I take my hat off to you Erik for your honesty. Though as mentioned by others the lack of harness is a little bit risky, but you have commented previously. I respect it's totally your call.
Best wishes for your health And Great sailing, I await the next chapter. Kiwi fan, stay strong.
Great job Erik recovering the geneker whilst under pressure. Hope your health holds out until you get home for medical treatment.
Safe sailing Erik & keep up the good work mate.
Captain, you are truly fearless. What if that sail had become entangled in the propeller... Keep your bow clear, let the wind come to you.
I doubt Eric could sail the Caribbean too warm, lots of sun, and enjoyable sailing conditions 😂. No shirt, no shoes, no BS 😀
One hack I saw on some channel, is to let the genaker sheet, with a big knot at the end, into the water to be dragged behind the boat, while furling the sail. Apparently this can prevent the sheet from running out of control.
Dear Erik, It is funny how my broken body reacts to the dramatic escalation of trouble. As I watch you struggling, I feel it inside. Greetings from out there in the steppe, east.
Incredible journey and superb filming ! Godspeed Erik.....
I know how things can quickly change go wrong from first-hand experience. Having it fall on deck would be ideal, but you would have to turn the boat up wind for that to happen. Scary though but it could work. It was partially rolled up, Give yourself a break, get healthy.
Vince.
Wow, what a production with your sail. I am glad you were able to retrieve it. Love watching your adventures. Be safe.
It’s three degrees outside under serious wind conditions and all you wear is t shirt and Helly Parka. Legend!
Eric, you ROCK, brother! Your beautiful narration perfectly timed to the gorgeous sea state (ok, and land) never fails to disappoint. I'm a follower of many "sea going" adventurers but without a doubt, you are number one, sir. I look forward to your stuff like an overgrown child waiting for Christmas. Stay safe
Well done mate , you got through another situation, everytime i sail , shit like that always happens , ropes get tangled , im standing on the rope , auto pilot fails to work when dropping the main, goes on and on , in my case its inexperience, but you learn to deal with, you have to to , calm down and work it out, look forward to your next vid , cheers
No doubt Erick, best sailing, no bullshit channel there is in you tube. Stay safe and hope you heal soon
Amazing footage. I have a love/hate relationship with top down furlers. We had our Code Zero and Gennacker on them for our Atlantic crossing in late January. With perfect conditions they worked like magic but a bit too much weather (fast moving squals at night) with any minor positioning errors and it was a challenge to recover them. Using the Jib as a shield helped most times. We used the Gennacker for fishing one night around 0200 when the dynema fastening the head separated and we couldn't avoid running it over. Luckily we got the boat to stop and the sea conditions allowed us to drift off it and we had a fun very wet recovery. After daybreak and some effort we were back to flying. Great trip and learned a lot as I do with your honest videography. :)
Great filming, Erik, one has to be very brave and cool headed to be able to do that! Can’t wait to follow you in your next chapter. Hope you get better soon.
Love your videos, such a refreshing change from the clickbait couples in the sunshine, proper resilience!
Erik, You are incredible! I am amazed at how superbly well you conduct a great narrative in such a sticky situation! All Best!
I admire your restraint in situations like the gennaker👍. Hang in there, Erik!💪
Eric you had tried your best to manage the worst and you had done very well. Bravo!
Erik, Incredible journey. That Arctic Henge was awe inspiring. Thank you for the upload!
Beautiful thanks for taking us along my friend
First the healing (getting better)
then the heeling (boat at an angle).
Thanks, Eric! Fantastic episode. Heal well.
1:07 Erik summoning us from the future
Another great video. A bit stressful with the gennaker but you handled it. I have never heard of the Arctic Henge and will be reading about it. This is why I love watching your videos. You are making the world smaller and educating us on the people and places up North. I love exploring with you. Thank you for sharing with us
TY so very much for sharing struggle an hardship. You help us all to be better sailors.
Eric…As an avid watcher and subscriber… I’m going to say…don’t get pissed the night before a solo sail, especially in those waters. Nor would I take booze on board. Leave that for the shore parties where you, as I said, avoid the drinking before casting off alone.
Hi Erik. Love your channel😊! You seem to struggle with flying your gennaker though and it’s completely unnecessary. Get yourself a sock for it! That will make it easy to unfold and fold it in any winds and you can run those sheets to you helm area and not having to risk being on deck.
Thank you for the beautiful pictures from Iceland. Glad to managed to salvage the gennaker in one piece.
Thanks for the awesome footage and for taking us along with you on your adventures. Great work. Be careful please.❤
Glad you kept your wits about you and got away without much carnage Eric! Our gennaker is in a sock, not sure which one is best for sail handling, but for shorthanded sailing the furler seems very handy! I have raised and doused our gennaker solo in very light winds, but would be hesitant to try in any kind of stressful conditions. It is a lot to be at the mast base with the gennaker sheet in one hand and sock line in the other!
@Erik Aanderaa we haven't had a bad wrap (yet) with our gennaker, but a trick we heard is to gybe, putting the air vortices off the main spinning in a different rotation, and that helps unwind the sail. We are going to try flying our staysail with the gennaker, maybe to counter the rolling while on a run. And it would make a cool drone shot, right??
You make incredible content, and your storytelling about adversity is rather inspiring, thank you.
Danke!
That was so stressful even to watch in my cosy living room. Wonderful stuff. You are a hero and love the Viking thoughts x
You did not hear me yelling when the boat got up to 8 knots, "Get that sail down!" Glad you were unharmed.
Many couch commentators wish you much sailing👏