this guy is the real deal. He makes La Vagabonde and Zaitara look like a bunch of day-trippers. An absolute inspiration to anyone (like me) who's ever dreamed of sailing off over the horizon.
I feel like I’m on the trip with him. Beautiful scenery. For now I will have to be happy with my modest Ranger 23 on the San Francisco Bay. Maybe someday. 🤔 Great Video!❤
Ale _7 if you type "the French sailing man " th-cam.com/video/O4kIE8AhCB0/w-d-xo.html It's interesting where he has good number of followers, but i much prefer NBJS. Just seems epic , and I prefer the quality of the filming.
My family and I sit down in the evenings in Nova Scotia, Canada and watch your videos. We enjoy them very much. You do a fantastic job with your story telling and cinematography.
Absolutely one of the top sailing channels. You really put your heart, sole and creativity into these. But.....if you go overboard we all lose you and your talents. Please wear a harness! I hate mine, and it's actually dangerous for how clumsy it is. But it's kept me onboard more than once. Keep up the amazing work.
I've been very privileged to make contact with the Faroe Islands only a few times during my lifetime on Amateur Radio. But I've never seen the beauty of Faroe that you shared with us. Also, having been a sailor in the Pacific Ocean, your video really helped me to appreciate the difference between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. In my younger days, I might have been able to brave the cold as you have done, but I am in awe of your being able to do that. Thank you for sharing your experience and the beauty of Faroe Islands with us,
This is some serious sailing, my son. Congratulations. I am somewhat envious. My waters are the Gulf Islands and west coast of British Columbia, which has its moments, but not nearly as wild as your adventures! Carry on.
《七海小英雄》（Vicky The Viking，日語：小さなバイキングビッケ，德語：Wickie und die starken Männer，又譯為北海小英雄（台灣）, a Japanese cartoon say about a clever Viking litter boy I like to see during young, Hi Erik, you are actually my hero! Wish you sail peacefully all around the North sea. I also have elementary sail certificate around 1971 and qualify to sail dinghy during that time in Hong Kong so I like sailing very much, ha ha!
Hi Erik! As a professional cameraman I can say this is one of the best sailing video's I've seen on youtube, I can see how much effort you took to film it. Awesome droneshots and a lot of little stories like the coastguard contact, warming your hands, eating meatballs, etc. I really like the pace of the video, your voice-over and the choice of music and soundeffects. Great job, did I say awesome droneshots yet?
Your videos are absolutely incredible! To do the sailing alone would be such a challenge: I can't imagine doing all this while also finding the time to collect so much beautiful footage. Spot-on post-production work as well-- love the editing, musical selections, etc... just an astounding accomplishment! Cheers!
Simply amazing. The storytelling and videography, your spirit and energy. The boat seems strong and more than capable of making such journeys. Wouldn't expect anything less when it has such a captain ;) Fair winds to you, stay safe and keep doing what you love!
I rarely comment on any (sailing) videos on TH-cam. Having said that, this one is just one of the best I've ever seen. Enjoyed every minute of it, great story telling and editing - keep up the good work, Erik!
I must say Erik....you are a brave and adventurous sole my friend..I believe it would be quite something to know you...Thank You for Sharing!!! Mark from Florida!
Can be expensive to watch your vids . A man can start dreaming. I like how you put it all together. The little teaser in the beginning, really good aerial fotage, and all the hassle getting seawater inside. Impressed see You beeing able to sleep in the waves. (I want to see you catch or land that mavic? on the sailboat ;) )
"let's leave reality behind just for a brief moment." Nah man, this IS reality. Very well done. Also, you may have just damaged the shutter on your DSLR. It is worth having it checked out as a shutter replacement is much cheaper than a new camera.
Love your videos and attitude towards life... “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” ― Hunter S. Thompson,
Loved this. I lived in Shetland for 10 years and have visited the Faroes, so it was great to see both sets of islands. And the sailing was fascinating!
Fantastisk resa. Blir helt tagen av dina filmer! Du är en otroligt bra filmare. Vackert! Hoppas du förstår min svenska. Orkade inte skriva på engelska 😃😉
You succeeded, Brother. The best part of the videography is its transparency. Shot after shot of interesting things and awe-inspiring islands standing up to the North Atlantic, and none of them interrupted by intrusive video production. Pure story telling. That is so hard to do in writing, and I'm sure in film-making, too. Sorry about your good camera, though. Saw it tipping, couldn't grab it through the screen. Hope it's repairable for less than it cost.
Thank you, Erik, for taking me with you to a place I will probably never have the privilege of seeing. And thank you to Tessie for looking after you so well. I love every second of every video you make. Keep on sailing!
I feel so lucky to live in a time where not only can one man do this, but he can make an amazing, documentary-quality video sharing his experience with others. Thank you!
Hi Erik, so glad you shared this my Viking Brother! 🇳🇴 Much Love from Female Viking in America🙏🏻🇺🇸. I wish you would take me for a ride. You are quite the sailor!💕
Your videos and your adventures are the most amazing thing on TH-cam! You Sir, are a true Viking! I am in awe of your indestructible spirit and character. You are a truly inspiring human being! You should have 100k subscribers by now!!!
The photography and spoken word is really well done here. The romance of sailing the remote savage ocean lights up my imagination. I wish I could follow in your footsteps.
Erik that was an awesome video! Hopefully I will be doing this journey one day soon. Now you just continue sailing NW and visit me on the East coast of Iceland!😉
We were going to sail from UK to Northern Spain next spring (Covid willing) - now we are thinking about going to Scandinavia via Holland instead thanks to you! Fantastic to have such a positive outlook on challenging seas - Thanks a million for all your hard work in putting these together so professionally.
The other day a friend said, you know, sailing is the opposite of relaxing. Normally sailing is thought of as the most relaxing way to boat, but, I agreed with my friend. I love how on a power boat you are above the seas, you control the roll, and you able to go anywhere. I watch your adventures and wish to remake them with a motor boat. As a power boater, no matter what i do, I cannot get over the constant tacking of the sailboats. It is like a disruption of balance. Good luck and I cant wait to see your new videos.
It was so amazing to see you do the same sea journey those Viking’s did. I did the ferry journey from Newcastle to Bergen but sadly that is no more. When I did it I felt privileged I was on a journey you Vikings had done for hundreds of years. I consider myself a European but mostly a Northern European.
Erik wow just wow what an epic adventure, so brave to attempt that crossing, I never knew how stunning the Faroe Islands where! Sorry about your camera!
Thank you so much for those deep blue images ! I seat in the so hot countryside in France this afternoon and it is a big pleasure to take a big bath of freshness with you .You are a real adventurer .
Amazing.. feel like i am in a lucid dream when i watch you do your thing, keep on sailing and keep on motivating because you do a superb job at it. Respect ✊
You are a legend Erik , Man thats some weather and that yacht of yours looks after your sole ,, your best friend when the weather gods turn ,,, Great video my friend ,,,
In 2 years I plan to sail around the world. I'm planning for it now. And this is the very best channel. Erik doesn't show you him sunbathing and rockfishing, he shows sailing, often in wild seas. Brilliant videos for sailors by a sailor. One day I want to meet you Erik.
Patrick Laine is in the faro isles right now you two should make a video together as you both take us on adventures , you are one extreme to the other like ice and fire
I would love that as well. Exchanging points of view on sailing should make for an interesting conversation. Both seem to have very pleasant personalities. I’m sure someone would be willing to offer a beer and hold the camera 😄
Erik, this is absolutely beautiful. How I miss the sea! It just so happens that I’m watching this video drinking a beer and, as a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer..it is also the U.S. Navy’s birthday (1775). What a great day for me and thank you so much for the inspiring narration of your voyage(s). Fair winds and following seas shipmate!
The great thing about this channel is that it is not just about the destination but especially about the road to the destination . Very nice video Erik , it was just 45 minutes of pure enjoyment !!!!!
Utterly amazing to single hand that insane crossing. No wonder the town welcomed you with open arms. You're a legend! Thank you for your story. I look forward to more.
sooo long 7 days… but waiting was worth it!!! Phantastic video and your drone footage is so amazing. Ho many wind can the drone stand? Sorry for your Nikon… Can´t tame my impatience to see the next video.
Erik, your videos are incredible and I can't get enough of them. There is something so freeing, so relaxing, so calming about them. You're an artist. I enjoy falling asleep to your videos. Looking forward to your next adventures!
The way you show a shot from above of Tessie and then raise camera to show the sea showing were you are going, the vast ocean tells a thousand words. You are dominating!
I cannot imagine flying a Drone in the seas of winds. Wow you are more than a sailer..you are a poet, leader and worker , seeker of dream fulfillment and photographer. Beautiful my friend and certainly not at an easy cost. Life, and passion is priceless.
I enjoy your channel Erik.Hope you are safe.Your one of the best at what you do.Thank you for showing the experiances you are having.So sorry about your camera.Be safe my brother.Mike from Texas.
Will to succeed, "impossible to fail, success may not come the first time, nor the second, or the third, but eventually you will succeed. There is no other way around it, it will happen." WOW Needed that!!!!
awesome work man !!.. not just on the sail but the long edit as well.... you make it look easy !!! cant wait for the next one !!...you see alot of other sailing youtubers in the Caribbean ...but your the real thing,
Missing you, Erik! It's been a hot summer in the northern hemisphere... we are looking forward to some more ice cold nights in the northern seas filmed by you.
this guy is the real deal. He makes La Vagabonde and Zaitara look like a bunch of day-trippers. An absolute inspiration to anyone (like me) who's ever dreamed of sailing off over the horizon.
La Vagabonde and their global warming woke bullshit gets old real fast...
I feel like I’m on the trip with him.
Beautiful scenery.
For now I will have to be happy with my modest Ranger 23 on the San Francisco Bay. Maybe someday. 🤔
Great Video!❤
goddamn this is the coolest channel ive ever accidentally stumbled upon, thanks youtube.
The best sailing channel on YT, no questions about it.
Rykehuss I agree with you. There is a French guy who does something similar but I really this one channel the most.
David Houghton whats the french guys name.
Ale _7 if you type "the French sailing man " th-cam.com/video/O4kIE8AhCB0/w-d-xo.html
It's interesting where he has good number of followers, but i much prefer NBJS. Just seems epic , and I prefer the quality of the filming.
Tied with Project Atticus imo
th-cam.com/users/ProjectAtticus
Ok, and Sailing Magic Carpet, while we’re at it. Great stuff.
th-cam.com/channels/F4xKWRRSuOo4pkOgn91Tdg.html
My family and I sit down in the evenings in Nova Scotia, Canada and watch your videos. We enjoy them very much. You do a fantastic job with your story telling and cinematography.
Absolutely one of the top sailing channels. You really put your heart, sole and creativity into these. But.....if you go overboard we all lose you and your talents. Please wear a harness! I hate mine, and it's actually dangerous for how clumsy it is. But it's kept me onboard more than once.
Keep up the amazing work.
I had a longer 5 ft harness line made up, much easier to work with, I always clip on upwind as the line is longer
I’m a sailor and owned my own boat for 15 years. But you are in a solo class by yourself. I admire your courage and resilience and sense of adventure.
The Drone shots.......so beautiful!
I've been very privileged to make contact with the Faroe Islands only a few times during my lifetime on Amateur Radio. But I've never seen the beauty of Faroe that you shared with us. Also, having been a sailor in the Pacific Ocean, your video really helped me to appreciate the difference between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. In my younger days, I might have been able to brave the cold as you have done, but I am in awe of your being able to do that. Thank you for sharing your experience and the beauty of Faroe Islands with us,
10:18 Yes, polish beer Tyskie good for a start :). Greets from PL.
This is some serious sailing, my son. Congratulations. I am somewhat envious. My waters are the Gulf Islands and west coast of British Columbia, which has its moments, but not nearly as wild as your adventures! Carry on.
Viking blood runs through your vains!! Thankyou for sharing your adventure.
Veins
4:15 - I didn't expect to see my hometown beer that far from PL, nice ;-)
Okocim would be even nicer!
Tasted Tyskie in tap in Bytow, PL, few years back. Strong Approve. :D
I was stoked to see it as well. Been a fan for years and did the brewery tour a couple years back 👍.
Awesome video! Fantastic trip and excellent video editing. Thanks for the ride along
The best of the best, thank you!!!!
《七海小英雄》（Vicky The Viking，日語：小さなバイキングビッケ，德語：Wickie und die starken Männer，又譯為北海小英雄（台灣）, a Japanese cartoon say about a clever Viking litter boy I like to see during young, Hi Erik, you are actually my hero! Wish you sail peacefully all around the North sea. I also have elementary sail certificate around 1971 and qualify to sail dinghy during that time in Hong Kong so I like sailing very much, ha ha!
Tyskie!!! Best polish beer :) great video
What a great story and a great movie "....One for the Captain!"
Erik. You' d'man. I love how you've integrated sailing, scenery and personality. Ornithology and gastronomy bonuses. Stay safe.
Hi Erik! As a professional cameraman I can say this is one of the best sailing video's I've seen on youtube, I can see how much effort you took to film it. Awesome droneshots and a lot of little stories like the coastguard contact, warming your hands, eating meatballs, etc. I really like the pace of the video, your voice-over and the choice of music and soundeffects. Great job, did I say awesome droneshots yet?
A true Viking. Keep it up. Thank you for sharing these experiences
stigbjj
Your videos are absolutely incredible! To do the sailing alone would be such a challenge: I can't imagine doing all this while also finding the time to collect so much beautiful footage. Spot-on post-production work as well-- love the editing, musical selections, etc... just an astounding accomplishment! Cheers!
Yes!!! If someone told me to get rid of all my favourite channels bar one, yours would be the one I would keep.
As a person who naturally only feels at home in or near the water I want to say I love your channel and thank you.
As always one of the few channels you can pusch the thumps-up bevor the video has even started.
Torsten Behrendt Lol
Yep ole Erik has the Most epic sailing channel.
Exactly. You just know it’s going to be good.
Simply amazing. The storytelling and videography, your spirit and energy. The boat seems strong and more than capable of making such journeys. Wouldn't expect anything less when it has such a captain ;)
Fair winds to you, stay safe and keep doing what you love!
I rarely comment on any (sailing) videos on TH-cam. Having said that, this one is just one of the best I've ever seen. Enjoyed every minute of it, great story telling and editing - keep up the good work, Erik!
10:19 Polish beer from Tychy :-)
Greetings from Poland
Happy Boating!
Polish beer! :) I didn't know you could get it there!! Great video Erik! Fair winds!
I can get polish beer in Toronto, bro. And any other beer, well I mean the famous brands
This is like something you'd see on National Geographic! You should have a special
I must say Erik....you are a brave and adventurous sole my friend..I believe it would be quite something to know you...Thank You for Sharing!!! Mark from Florida!
Can be expensive to watch your vids . A man can start dreaming. I like how you put it all together. The little teaser in the beginning, really good aerial fotage, and all the hassle getting seawater inside. Impressed see You beeing able to sleep in the waves. (I want to see you catch or land that mavic? on the sailboat ;) )
This was just fantastic Erik! Great photography, brilliant editing and perfect story telling. I loved all of it.
"let's leave reality behind just for a brief moment."
Nah man, this IS reality. Very well done.
Also, you may have just damaged the shutter on your DSLR. It is worth having it checked out as a shutter replacement is much cheaper than a new camera.
Brilliantly executed, Erik. Fabulous sailing and awesome film production! Cheers 🥃 🥃 🎉🤙
Love your videos and attitude towards life...
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson,
Best Sailing Video on TH-cam
This may be on my phone but everytime I watch this it takes me there. Perfection.
Just became a Patron after this, keep it up. Much respect. Working towards this level myself, still a long way to go. It is inspiring!
The most beautiful and inspiring sailing video’s I have seen on you tube.
I've seen a lot of this kind of videos. His are the best? Groetjes..
This is the best video I’ve watched so far in 2019. Well done!
Bob 叔, 有幸在這裡見你，識英雄重英雄！
Erick you are like a character out of game of thrones. Aanderaa the navigator and his blue ship ' send him north with a message'
Loved this. I lived in Shetland for 10 years and have visited the Faroes, so it was great to see both sets of islands. And the sailing was fascinating!
Tyskie!!! Greatings from Warsaw, Poland. I enjoy your movies a lot. Keep it coming please!!!
Fantastisk resa. Blir helt tagen av dina filmer! Du är en otroligt bra filmare. Vackert! Hoppas du förstår min svenska. Orkade inte skriva på engelska 😃😉
You succeeded, Brother. The best part of the videography is its transparency. Shot after shot of interesting things and awe-inspiring islands standing up to the North Atlantic, and none of them interrupted by intrusive video production. Pure story telling. That is so hard to do in writing, and I'm sure in film-making, too. Sorry about your good camera, though. Saw it tipping, couldn't grab it through the screen. Hope it's repairable for less than it cost.
Thank you, Erik, for taking me with you to a place I will probably never have the privilege of seeing. And thank you to Tessie for looking after you so well. I love every second of every video you make. Keep on sailing!
I feel so lucky to live in a time where not only can one man do this, but he can make an amazing, documentary-quality video sharing his experience with others. Thank you!
Hi Erik, so glad you shared this my Viking Brother! 🇳🇴 Much Love from Female Viking in America🙏🏻🇺🇸. I wish you would take me for a ride. You are quite the sailor!💕
I love you Man. You know what’s Goood - Tyskie Polish beer rules
Your videos and your adventures are the most amazing thing on TH-cam! You Sir, are a true Viking! I am in awe of your indestructible spirit and character. You are a truly inspiring human being! You should have 100k subscribers by now!!!
I don't even like sailing but watched the whole video and loved every minute!
The photography and spoken word is really well done here. The romance of sailing the remote savage ocean lights up my imagination. I wish I could follow in your footsteps.
Flott tur. En utrolig opplevelse. Takk for at du nærmet deg Færøyene!!
Erik that was an awesome video! Hopefully I will be doing this journey one day soon.
Now you just continue sailing NW and visit me on the East coast of Iceland!😉
Awesome again.... just wonderful stuff... your documentary skills, photographic eye, with your sailing knowledge are most definitely a treat.
Another amazing video and most importantly sharing unique experiences with us
We were going to sail from UK to Northern Spain next spring (Covid willing) - now we are thinking about going to Scandinavia via Holland instead thanks to you! Fantastic to have such a positive outlook on challenging seas - Thanks a million for all your hard work in putting these together so professionally.
Cheers from Italy. You are really inspiring. Keep the good work. Thanks Erik
I'm from Italy too! We do not have those misterious and isolated island, do we?
The other day a friend said, you know, sailing is the opposite of relaxing. Normally sailing is thought of as the most relaxing way to boat, but, I agreed with my friend. I love how on a power boat you are above the seas, you control the roll, and you able to go anywhere. I watch your adventures and wish to remake them with a motor boat. As a power boater, no matter what i do, I cannot get over the constant tacking of the sailboats. It is like a disruption of balance. Good luck and I cant wait to see your new videos.
Erik, good stuff again! Amazing quality film, a real cinematic experience. You’re doing an incredible job!
It was so amazing to see you do the same sea journey those Viking’s did. I did the ferry journey from Newcastle to Bergen but sadly that is no more. When I did it I felt privileged I was on a journey you Vikings had done for hundreds of years. I consider myself a European but mostly a Northern European.
Erik wow just wow what an epic adventure, so brave to attempt that crossing, I never knew how stunning the Faroe Islands where!
Sorry about your camera!
Thank you so much for those deep blue images ! I seat in the so hot countryside in France this afternoon and it is a big pleasure to take a big bath of freshness with you .You are a real adventurer .
Thank you for letting us follow along! Great film and great adventure. 👍🏻
Stunning, just beautiful. Well done Erik!
Very good editing . The intro grabs your attention
and then the sailing part is excellent.
I've only watched 7mins , I'm saving the rest.
Amazing.. feel like i am in a lucid dream when i watch you do your thing, keep on sailing and keep on motivating because you do a superb job at it. Respect ✊
You are a legend Erik , Man thats some weather and that yacht of yours looks after your sole ,, your best friend when the weather gods turn ,,, Great video my friend ,,,
Greetings from a locked down England. Your adventure is the right medicine for people like me who can't travel. Thank you!
One of the best videos I have ever watched on utube.
You my friend are a true Viking
In 2 years I plan to sail around the world. I'm planning for it now. And this is the very best channel. Erik doesn't show you him sunbathing and rockfishing, he shows sailing, often in wild seas. Brilliant videos for sailors by a sailor. One day I want to meet you Erik.
Superb filming, and I really like your narration style - genuine and interesting. Thank you, and keep them coming :)
Imagine the old days. No radio or back up. Bravery on another level. Respect fella as even with modern gear it's not a stroll round a park. Thanx
Patrick Laine is in the faro isles right now you two should make a video together as you both take us on adventures , you are one extreme to the other like ice and fire
I was about mentioning the same
I would love that as well. Exchanging points of view on sailing should make for an interesting conversation. Both seem to have very pleasant personalities. I’m sure someone would be willing to offer a beer and hold the camera 😄
Erik, this is absolutely beautiful. How I miss the sea! It just so happens that I’m watching this video drinking a beer and, as a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer..it is also the U.S. Navy’s birthday (1775). What a great day for me and thank you so much for the inspiring narration of your voyage(s). Fair winds and following seas shipmate!
The great thing about this channel is that it is not just about the destination but especially about the road to the destination .
Very nice video Erik , it was just 45 minutes of pure enjoyment !!!!!
you can not understand the beauty that I have just seen.words can not do it justice.there is a calmness that this video brings to me .thank you
Great (proper) sailing channel. Thanks Eric.
Your lack of safety harness had me squirming.
Utterly amazing to single hand that insane crossing. No wonder the town welcomed you with open arms. You're a legend! Thank you for your story. I look forward to more.
sooo long 7 days…
but waiting was worth it!!!
Phantastic video and your drone footage is so amazing. Ho many wind can the drone stand?
Sorry for your Nikon…
Can´t tame my impatience to see the next video.
Bonjour Éric, merci encore pour cette belle navigation.
Soyez prudent et bon vent à vous.
I had great 44 minutes of waching.... Thank you....!!!!!!!!
Erik, your videos are incredible and I can't get enough of them. There is something so freeing, so relaxing, so calming about them. You're an artist. I enjoy falling asleep to your videos. Looking forward to your next adventures!
Congratulations. Beautiful.
One of the best videos uploaded on TH-cam ever.
Very, very well done.
I appreciate you.
Sailing with no bull shit…. Incredible congratulations!
I know nowt about sailing but I love these videos
I love this guy, he's honest and makes his journey seem as though I'm sailing with him.
You sound a lot like Werner Hertzog narrating, love it! Keep up the good work!!
The way you show a shot from above
of Tessie and then raise camera to show the sea showing were you are going, the vast ocean tells a thousand words.
You are dominating!
An incredible journey and truly stunning scenery.
I cannot imagine flying a Drone in the seas of winds. Wow you are more than a sailer..you are a poet, leader and worker , seeker of dream fulfillment and photographer. Beautiful my friend and certainly not at an easy cost. Life, and passion is priceless.
Really astonishing achievement! Great sailing, great filmmaking!
I enjoy your channel Erik.Hope you are safe.Your one of the best at what you do.Thank you for showing the experiances you are having.So sorry about your camera.Be safe my brother.Mike from Texas.
Fantastic video footage of pure excitement thanks “Erik the Bald One” Norseman. 🏴⛵️
Astonishingly well produced and captivating. Thank you.
Great video! Thank you for your efforts. Sorry about your camera, but admire your attitude. Cheers.
Will to succeed, "impossible to fail, success may not come the first time, nor the second, or the third, but eventually you will succeed. There is no other way around it, it will happen." WOW Needed that!!!!
awesome work man !!.. not just on the sail but the long edit as well.... you make it look easy !!! cant wait for the next one !!...you see alot of other sailing youtubers in the Caribbean ...but your the real thing,
Missing you, Erik! It's been a hot summer in the northern hemisphere... we are looking forward to some more ice cold nights in the northern seas filmed by you.
Erik - As always, very inspirational. Beautiful footage and great story telling. Thanks for sharing!
Congratulations Erik! A lifelong dream accomplished! Thanx 4 taking us along with U! 👍