I have to say one of you best videos so far!! Love the meditation moment with both of you with those clouds coming off the mountains! A quick comment on little georgie I love the relationship you have with Georgie precious shot with Matt I just laid to rest my kitty jolee after 19 years yesterday from illness and I miss her deeply I'm heartbroken.so glad to all of you are healthy! Watching this is making me heal from my loss Your videos inspire me thank you. You still are my favorite sailing couple! Thanks again
You, the Wynn’s and Nahoa continue to define what sailing is meant to be. Exploring far away places. Just like the early sailors ages ago Thank you so much.
You probably dont care but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the latest series on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend during the lockdown =)
What an amazing accomplishment to sail from the Caribbean to the arctic circle. What a rush! The views are amazing and each one is better than the last. I can imagine the challenge of capturing an image which matches the emotion you're having in the moment. Coupled with your descriptions, you've gotten us pretty close. "He's wrong! This is the kind of place you bring a bottle of wine" Laughed pretty good when you said that after Matt said water would be fine. Matt better address your picnic craving soon!! Cute Game of Thorns reference. What a great perspective. This cliffs absolutely dwarf those houses. That was an amazing shot you got of the fog coming in around that hill/rock. So calm and crisp cold. Still loving your music selections.
Again, thank you for taking us along. You do a phenomenal job of putting us into the locations with you, and I greatly appreciate all the work you put into your videos. I'm 56 and taking care of my disabled wife, so the chance of me ever seeing these places are virtually nill... but your videos are the next best thing. Stay safe. And don't forget home is still Michigan! Ken, from TC.
Thanks Ken. Jess and I debated buying property in Glen Arbor (or Traverse City) or a sailboat years ago.... you can guess which way we went :) But the financial return would have been a bit better on the land. Matt
Georgie is looking good! It's always a pleasure to see her enjoying herself!!! The Boone's Farm reference brought back many memories. It was my drink of choice in the mid-late 70's. LOLOLOL I really appreciate y'all detailing your monthly expenses for us. It shows just how affordable the cruising lifestyle can be! Thanks again for bringing us along for the ride!!!
We've been paying cash for most things and chucking the receipts in the bin for the past year, but since our mental tally isn't as good as one on paper, we've decided to get back in the habit of keeping an accurate accounting of our spending down to the penny. The good thing is that we can then post it on the videos :) Matt
Like Bruce and GPK said, there is a certain tranquility that settles over me after or during your videos. Your music selections and the absolutely stunning scenery, with Jessica's voice. I actually use Pandamonium now at work as my goto "prevent homicidal rage" loop. Thanks for sharing, as always! Matt, you could always paint in some "happy little trees"...
We made a ton of Bob Ross comments since we've arrived in the Northern Lats. Every spot looks like a landscape I had seen growing up with his show! Matt
I’ve probably commented before that I feel so good after watching you two; my attitude becomes positive and just for a little while I’m at peace. Thank you very much.
What an amazing feeling it must be to know that Elements purpose built journey is being realized. Remember all the sweat, humidity, itchy fiberglass from weeks on end back on the hard in Florida, it's a world away now. Here's to that glass of wine.
Nice respite from all the fires we've been having 30 miles north of us, sure could use some of that crisp clear air around here! Norway is Beautiful!!!
I absolutely love your videos. You two are redefining what it is to sail and I hope others can appreciate that there is so much more to loving the sea than just the warm weather destinations of the world.
Love your channel, you 2 are perfect together.... Like "GPK" commented, I always feel a little better after viewing your videos, thanks for taking me, and the others along... Safe travels....
I now have a better understanding as to why the Norwegians came to America and to Puget Sound, WA. Your film guide of the shore line took my breath away they are so close in appearance. Fantastic, voyage and you 2 are a true team. The world is yours.
Congratulations on getting above the Arctic Circle, something few consider and even fewer actually make happen. I love how when Matt was fishing Georgie was running around him like "I am soooo into you!"
You've got some similar coast (without the mountains) just across Huron. We'd like to get back to Georgian bay someday and spend some real time there. Matt
You should write a children's book series about traveling the world from Georgie's point of view. Possible title, "Georgie the the sailor cat sails around Norway." Or any of the places you have traveled. You could use your TH-cam channel videos for each of the books. You could do several on just the Azores. Just a thought. Keep enjoying life and the adventure.
Love, love, love your videos. Your travels will be remembered by you a lifetime. Better than riches of gold and silver. Wishing you safe sailing in good health.⛵
Aye m8's, This is really exciting, to see familiar scenery through your eyes and enthusiasm! Hope you made it at least to Reine, the pearl of Lofoten, before turning south. Just 24 NM north of Værey. If I just had knew your presence at this time, I'd show you some really good fishing, of a lifetime, along the Norwegian coast.
You guys really show some of the most amazing views! Congrats on checking another thing off your bucket list. I love white chicken chili as well...so easy to throw all the ingredients in the crockpot and let it go for a few hours. Keep the great vlogs and travels coming.
It's crazy how our diet has changed since we've gotten into the cold. So many chili's and pastas. I'd never made a lasagna before the Azores and now it's one of my go-to dishes. 😀
Crazy beautiful once again guys! Glad to hear you’re going to hunker down in Britain for the winter. My thoughts are if you’re beautiful wife wants to drink wine, let her :-). Thanks again for sharing this incredible adventure
I was above the Artic circle about 20 years ago on the edge of the Beaufort Sea. Not quite as pretty or comfortable as what you experienced, it was February. Still very cool though. Literally very cool -35 c.
When the mists came in at the end, it looked eery. Can you imagine living in one of those houses year round? They are so isolated, and the red building in the middle of the water - was that someone's house? Those children probably wanted you to rescue them and take them somewhere busy! Thanks for a beautiful episode.
It would appear that you both disliked the tundra. Go back in their winter and it won't be so soft. And thanks for the shots of the beautiful landscapes.
We were so ignorant on what to expect from the ground in these areas. I've seen a ton of documentaries on the Tundra, but of course they show winter..... never did I see anyone sinking in the way we experienced. It was a new experience for us :) Matt
Shellback when you cross the equator, Blue Nose when you cross the Arctic Circle. I see you crossed the front of Vestfjored. The US Navy's plan for the defending NATO on the Northern flank called for operating an aircraft carrier inside this fjiord. There is plenty of deep water and room to both launch and recover aircraft. I went on 2 deployments there to practice taking on the Russians. Along with other NATO Navy, the Air Forces of Norway it was the neatest place. The water is so deep that we could hide the entire battle group in the mountains.
Vestfjorden could be a very nice area to operate for a carrier group as its not so much a fjord as just a more shielded peace of sea between Lofoten and the mainland where it could also be assisted by lighter norwegian assets such as dieselelectic submarines and patrol vessels and also NATO air power operating out of Andøy, Bodø or even Iceland. Would not want to be among the people dodging soviet submarines to get there though!
Spectacular scenery and as always well presented. It all looks so tranquil in this video but I imagine those seas get violent when the weather turns. That is quite the achievement reaching the arctic circle. I recall when you told us of your goal and I wasn’t sure you’d ever make it. Shows you what I know. I’m curious about how accurate the charts are for that corner of the world. With all the fiords, channels and obstructions, are you confident with the navigational aids? What about anchoring depths and bottom materials? Do you know what type of bottom you are trying to set your anchor in?
The chats were as perfect as I've ever seen in any area we've travelled. Navionics pulls all their data from the Norwegian government charts, and since they are such a seafaring nation, there wasn't a spot that we found any discrepancy with reality. -Matt
Great scenery. Very similar to the west coast of British Columbia, Canada and Alaska. How has your Chinese diesel heater been working? It looks like you may be needing heat on some of those chilly summer nights.
OMG! Can't believe you mentioned Boones Farm wine. LOL! We used to drive over from Sarnia, Ontario to Port Huron, MI to buy that when we were in high school in the early '80s. Great video...sublime beauty. Loved seeing Georgie on decks. Cheers, from Singapore!
Jessica; Last episode Matt scolded you on saying "Eff-ing", and now he is telling you if you can have a glass of wine or not? What is it like sailing with your Mother? LOL! Glad to see you got your sun-downer in the end. Looks like you are having a great trip.
Hey guys, just subscribed to your channel, love what your doing and the fact you have a cat on board makes it better. I’m a lover of traveling and cats so this is a double plus for me. Can you tell me what’s the life like for the cat on a yacht and have you ever been in fear of the cat falling over side? Thank you and keep enjoying life....✌🏿
When we're at anchor, Georgie is allowed to freely roam the deck, and she has good enough balance that we don't worry about her falling off. When the boat is moving though, we try to keep her below deck, or if she wants to be outside, she has on a harness and is clipped into a leash that does not let her out of the cockpit. 😉
It's wild. I took the train/bus from Molde to Narvik. It's wild to be able to read a newspaper at 2 in the morning. All the hotel rooms have heavy blackout curtains.
Waterproof Boots!!! YAY! Until you step in a hole deeper than your boots are high. LOL!! What were those little animals scurrying around on the rocks below you?
Great video. Just to be absolutely correct (I know you like to be correct), you can’t be “in” the Arctic Circle. It’s a named latitude like the Equator or Tropic of Cancer. Once you cross it, you’re in the Arctic. Keep up the good work.
We really wanted to see the never setting sun, but unfortunately were too late in the season and had at least an hour or two a night. Maybe next time :) Matt
Ditto the OOHS and Ahs from other viewers... Did you replace the "temporary" panels on your dodger? If so, I missed the episode. Finally got the replacement sail from Precision and it's sweet!
We did replace the temporary panels on the dodger, although as you can probably see, the project is still not fully complete. We just haven't been sitting in one spot long enough to finish the canvas. 😃 th-cam.com/video/BhUe-Pt-u6g/w-d-xo.html
Guys, I am loving your adventure and following you since I found you in the beautiful Açores. I like your way of sharing with us the magic of cruising. There is one only thing that worries me everytime I see your boat. That radar antenna at the stern is located almost at your head's height. These device's Electro Magnetic Pulses are not something to be exposed, specially at such close distance to your bodies. Please research about EMF exposure health risk and place the antenna higher up in the mast i.e. We would like to enjoy fun and healthy people as you crusing around for ever.
Thanks Julio. The radom is mounted on an extending pole to raise the unit an additional 2' when running. Even at the height it sits when dropped, the angle is well within the guidelines of the unit.... as long as we don't stand on the cockpit seats. Matt
Norwegian trivia, when sending mail shipments to those towns we are advised to indicate which one we mean by putting either Kristiansund N or Kristiansand S as a postfix to lessen the chance that a mixup can happen. :)
Would be interested to read about the ease/difficulty to sail as Americans to/in Europe with a US registered vessel, the inverse being cumbersome from an visa/administrative view.
Norway makes it pretty easy for Americans. We're able to stay 90 days in the Nordic countries regardless of how much time we've spent in the Schengen territory previously. The boat is allowed to stay a year (I think) in Norway (not the EUs 18 months) without paying their VAT. But, we've also found the officials really don't care as long as you don't have a criminal background. It's all very relaxed. -Matt
@@mattjohnson6716 It's very safe. The entire country has about 4 million people. The national news led one night with a hold up in a 7-11 in Oslo. That's pretty much the crime rate. (BTW, try to get to Oslo if you didn't already. One of my favorite cities...)
At time 3:22- while you are talking about your waterproof boots-- Is that a telephone pole over your shoulder? Gray slender pole with what appears to be two white metal labels about 12- 15 feet above ground?... Didn't see any electric lines in the video, but that sure looks like a utility pole in the middle of no where.... To straight and uniform without bark or limbs to be a tree?
It was. They led down to the house around the anchorage. We've seen some very remote cabins with what looks to be miles of wire ran just to feed that one piece of property. I'm not sure if they have some utility coverage law saying everyone needs to be serviced or something. The other crazy thing is that there was no time we didn't have cell coverage. The entire country seems to be covered even in the more remote areas. It was great for us. Matt
We love to visit these small villages, but we couldn't live in them full time either.... and we're the type that is by ourselves on the boat 99% of the time :) Matt
Historically they are basically fishing villages. Norway used to be really poor, and people were just scraping by by trading fish and some small farms with typically sheep or goats that could survive in that kind of environment. Nowadays a lot of these houses are used for summer houses, and there is quite a lot of people earning money from tourism. :) You will find that Norway is still very decentralized compared to many countries, with quite good communications most places with, for example with planes: www.lifeinnorway.net/flying-wideroe/
@@BjrnOttoVasbottenbjovas Very true. There was a nice display in this village showing the history of the area; the extent of the population bloom in the early 1900s; and why it is now just tourist and summer cottages. Seems that a fire and a drop in demand for the harvesting of the birds/eggs on the island was enough to change the tides of this particular village - Matt
U r so right, sights most don't get to see, thanks for sharing with us . Happy Sails
Thanks for taking this old(80) Michigan guy with you I would like to say my cat Ashes enjoyed it also but she’s a sleep.
I have to say one of you best videos so far!! Love the meditation moment with both of you with those clouds coming off the mountains! A quick comment on little georgie I love the relationship you have with Georgie precious shot with Matt I just laid to rest my kitty jolee after 19 years yesterday from illness and I miss her deeply I'm heartbroken.so glad to all of you are healthy! Watching this is making me heal from my loss Your videos inspire me thank you. You still are my favorite sailing couple! Thanks again
You, the Wynn’s and Nahoa continue to define what sailing is meant to be. Exploring far away places. Just like the early sailors ages ago Thank you so much.
You probably dont care but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the latest series on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend during the lockdown =)
@Quinton Ayaan Yup, been watching on instaflixxer for years myself :D
Congratulations on that awesome accomplishment! Not too many cruisers can claim that level of latitude!!
What an amazing accomplishment to sail from the Caribbean to the arctic circle. What a rush!
The views are amazing and each one is better than the last. I can imagine the challenge of capturing an image which matches the emotion you're having in the moment. Coupled with your descriptions, you've gotten us pretty close.
"He's wrong! This is the kind of place you bring a bottle of wine" Laughed pretty good when you said that after Matt said water would be fine. Matt better address your picnic craving soon!!
Cute Game of Thorns reference.
What a great perspective. This cliffs absolutely dwarf those houses.
That was an amazing shot you got of the fog coming in around that hill/rock. So calm and crisp cold.
Still loving your music selections.
Stunning accomplishment to be understated! Artic Circle !!! Sail on and enjoy the sundowner views with us, THANKS
Again, thank you for taking us along. You do a phenomenal job of putting us into the locations with you, and I greatly appreciate all the work you put into your videos. I'm 56 and taking care of my disabled wife, so the chance of me ever seeing these places are virtually nill... but your videos are the next best thing. Stay safe. And don't forget home is still Michigan! Ken, from TC.
Thanks Ken. Jess and I debated buying property in Glen Arbor (or Traverse City) or a sailboat years ago.... you can guess which way we went :) But the financial return would have been a bit better on the land.
Matt
It’s not just that you’re doing this, it’s that you also built your vessel!
Eleven thumbs down??! Who in their right mind wouldn’t enjoy this vlog? The scenery alone is enough to inspire.
misleading title "young" .... they are retired
@@omos1010 Their description indicates they are in their mid-30s. To me that qualifies as young.
Georgie is looking good! It's always a pleasure to see her enjoying herself!!! The Boone's Farm reference brought back many memories. It was my drink of choice in the mid-late 70's. LOLOLOL I really appreciate y'all detailing your monthly expenses for us. It shows just how affordable the cruising lifestyle can be! Thanks again for bringing us along for the ride!!!
We've been paying cash for most things and chucking the receipts in the bin for the past year, but since our mental tally isn't as good as one on paper, we've decided to get back in the habit of keeping an accurate accounting of our spending down to the penny. The good thing is that we can then post it on the videos :)
Matt
Greatb vid, thanks for sharing. You both are so easy going . Love your smiles !
Like Bruce and GPK said, there is a certain tranquility that settles over me after or during your videos. Your music selections and the absolutely stunning scenery, with Jessica's voice.
I actually use Pandamonium now at work as my goto "prevent homicidal rage" loop.
Thanks for sharing, as always!
Matt, you could always paint in some "happy little trees"...
We made a ton of Bob Ross comments since we've arrived in the Northern Lats. Every spot looks like a landscape I had seen growing up with his show!
Matt
I’ve probably commented before that I feel so good after watching you two; my attitude becomes positive and just for a little while I’m at peace. Thank you very much.
What an amazing feeling it must be to know that Elements purpose built journey is being realized. Remember all the sweat, humidity, itchy fiberglass from weeks on end back on the hard in Florida, it's a world away now. Here's to that glass of wine.
Amazing! Congratulations on being arctic explorers!
Very cool video, cannot imagine being there live. Jess you always are a good view. Thanks guys for sharing.
So very happy for you guys but will also feel very relieved to hear that your about 1000 miles south again. Winter is coming!
Nice to see the Awww that norway makes everyone do when viewed from the water
Wow! looks incredible! thanks for sharing it with the world. Just an observation, Georgie looks thin
Love that you made it to the Arctic! That area is beautiful & your song selection goes great with the views!
Congratulations ! Outstanding effort! Great accomplishment!
Nice respite from all the fires we've been having 30 miles north of us, sure could use some of that crisp clear air around here! Norway is Beautiful!!!
Good luck with the Cali fires! We've never experienced them first hand, but the videos and news looks absolutely awful being so helpless.
Matt
I absolutely love your videos. You two are redefining what it is to sail and I hope others can appreciate that there is so much more to loving the sea than just the warm weather destinations of the world.
Once again, thank you for taking us with you. Staggering scenery. You are so blessed to be able to do this with your life.
You have earned my subscription! Awesome watching from Australia!
Love Matt’s comment ‘don’t even have to fly the drone to get these views’. love the channel guys.
They were some quite amazing views. It's sad we were covering so much ground and never had longer than 48 hours to stay in one location.
Thank you for sharing this! It's a beautiful country.
Love your channel, you 2 are perfect together.... Like "GPK" commented, I always feel a little better after viewing your videos, thanks for taking me, and the others along... Safe travels....
Wow Bruce, we really appreciate the kind words! -Matt
Congrats you guys. Way to achieve your goals! Loved the video.
MJS going where few channels go. Smart move.
You should see it in the winter! Congrats on your achievements!
Love the Boons Farm throwback. Cheap drunk night back in the day. LoL.
Cheap and fruity, lol.
You look so contented, peaceful, happy, make the most of it :D
your kitty is so cute, If I was going to sail the world I would have one on my boat too. Great video what a beautiful location
I now have a better understanding as to why the Norwegians came to America and to Puget Sound, WA. Your film guide of the shore line took my breath away they are so close in appearance. Fantastic, voyage and you 2 are a true team. The world is yours.
Congratulations on getting above the Arctic Circle, something few consider and even fewer actually make happen. I love how when Matt was fishing Georgie was running around him like "I am soooo into you!"
Congrats to you both. I love your shows.
I’ll admit it looks way cold. But absolutely beautiful.
Safe travels ..
Once again a beautiful video. Thanks for taking us along to see the world. BTW, fellow Michigander here (Saginaw Bay).
You've got some similar coast (without the mountains) just across Huron. We'd like to get back to Georgian bay someday and spend some real time there.
Matt
@@mattjohnson6716 Yuppers, been there and all the way up to St. Joseph Island. Beautiful
You should write a children's book series about traveling the world from Georgie's point of view. Possible title, "Georgie the the sailor cat sails around Norway." Or any of the places you have traveled. You could use your TH-cam channel videos for each of the books. You could do several on just the Azores. Just a thought.
Keep enjoying life and the adventure.
Great idea!
Love, love, love your videos. Your travels will be remembered by you a lifetime. Better than riches of gold and silver. Wishing you safe sailing in good health.⛵
Thinking the same thing. When these two are old and gray, they'll have a billion great memories.
Vihno Verde, ohhh yea!!! Memories of the Azores!
I actually thought of you when I opened it!!
At 10:02 Jess you are absolutely adorable! Norway is beautiful indeed!
Aye m8's, This is really exciting, to see familiar scenery through your eyes and enthusiasm! Hope you made it at least to Reine, the pearl of Lofoten, before turning south. Just 24 NM north of Værey. If I just had knew your presence at this time, I'd show you some really good fishing, of a lifetime, along the Norwegian coast.
Thanks for you're journeys . Safe and wonderful travel.
You guys really show some of the most amazing views! Congrats on checking another thing off your bucket list. I love white chicken chili as well...so easy to throw all the ingredients in the crockpot and let it go for a few hours. Keep the great vlogs and travels coming.
It's crazy how our diet has changed since we've gotten into the cold. So many chili's and pastas. I'd never made a lasagna before the Azores and now it's one of my go-to dishes. 😀
Very Nice. Thanks for sharing your adventure
Crazy beautiful once again guys! Glad to hear you’re going to hunker down in Britain for the winter. My thoughts are if you’re beautiful wife wants to drink wine, let her :-). Thanks again for sharing this incredible adventure
I think sailing must make you appreciate the landscape and soundings even more. Safe travels!
congratulations!
I was above the Artic circle about 20 years ago on the edge of the Beaufort Sea. Not quite as pretty or comfortable as what you experienced, it was February. Still very cool though. Literally very cool -35 c.
norway is so nice..... i would of never seen these places anywhere else except on this channel.
Beautiful, just so beautiful
Congrats
The stuff you were sinking in is called Muskeg. Indian word you find it all over northern Canada. Nasty stuff to walk in!
When the mists came in at the end, it looked eery. Can you imagine living in one of those houses year round? They are so isolated, and the red building in the middle of the water - was that someone's house? Those children probably wanted you to rescue them and take them somewhere busy! Thanks for a beautiful episode.
I watch your videos on two screens so I can follow along with Google maps to see where y'all are. Norway looks amazing!
I do the same !
It would appear that you both disliked the tundra. Go back in their winter and it won't be so soft. And thanks for the shots of the beautiful landscapes.
We were so ignorant on what to expect from the ground in these areas. I've seen a ton of documentaries on the Tundra, but of course they show winter..... never did I see anyone sinking in the way we experienced. It was a new experience for us :)
Matt
Fantastic. Continued safe travels...enjoy the journey
Great video.....and those views!!! wow!! love the pig tails too :0) When in Norway!
Shellback when you cross the equator, Blue Nose when you cross the Arctic Circle. I see you crossed the front of Vestfjored. The US Navy's plan for the defending NATO on the Northern flank called for operating an aircraft carrier inside this fjiord. There is plenty of deep water and room to both launch and recover aircraft. I went on 2 deployments there to practice taking on the Russians. Along with other NATO Navy, the Air Forces of Norway it was the neatest place. The water is so deep that we could hide the entire battle group in the mountains.
As long as the waves are less than 4 meters/13 feet Vestfjord is a nice place.
Vestfjorden could be a very nice area to operate for a carrier group as its not so much a fjord as just a more shielded peace of sea between Lofoten and the mainland where it could also be assisted by lighter norwegian assets such as dieselelectic submarines and patrol vessels and also NATO air power operating out of Andøy, Bodø or even Iceland. Would not want to be among the people dodging soviet submarines to get there though!
I used to live close to "Kjeungskjær fyr" 12:10. Been a few years since i've seen it, so it was nice to see it again.
I was about to ask where that was when I saw your comment. What a nice place!
21:56 unmistakable arctic tern
Spectacular scenery and as always well presented. It all looks so tranquil in this video but I imagine those seas get violent when the weather turns.
That is quite the achievement reaching the arctic circle. I recall when you told us of your goal and I wasn’t sure you’d ever make it. Shows you what I know.
I’m curious about how accurate the charts are for that corner of the world. With all the fiords, channels and obstructions, are you confident with the navigational aids? What about anchoring depths and bottom materials? Do you know what type of bottom you are trying to set your anchor in?
The chats were as perfect as I've ever seen in any area we've travelled. Navionics pulls all their data from the Norwegian government charts, and since they are such a seafaring nation, there wasn't a spot that we found any discrepancy with reality. -Matt
Great scenery. Very similar to the west coast of British Columbia, Canada and Alaska. How has your Chinese diesel heater been working? It looks like you may be needing heat on some of those chilly summer nights.
OMG! Can't believe you mentioned Boones Farm wine. LOL! We used to drive over from Sarnia, Ontario to Port Huron, MI to buy that when we were in high school in the early '80s. Great video...sublime beauty. Loved seeing Georgie on decks. Cheers, from Singapore!
If I had drank in high school, that probably would have been my choice too. Cheap and fruity!, lol.
Congratulations on making it to the Arctic circle.
Great episode, thanks for taking us along! thumbed
Wow Norway is beautiful
Norway is a feast for the eyes!
Jessica; Last episode Matt scolded you on saying "Eff-ing", and now he is telling you if you can have a glass of wine or not? What is it like sailing with your Mother? LOL! Glad to see you got your sun-downer in the end. Looks like you are having a great trip.
Hey guys, just subscribed to your channel, love what your doing and the fact you have a cat on board makes it better. I’m a lover of traveling and cats so this is a double plus for me. Can you tell me what’s the life like for the cat on a yacht and have you ever been in fear of the cat falling over side? Thank you and keep enjoying life....✌🏿
When we're at anchor, Georgie is allowed to freely roam the deck, and she has good enough balance that we don't worry about her falling off. When the boat is moving though, we try to keep her below deck, or if she wants to be outside, she has on a harness and is clipped into a leash that does not let her out of the cockpit. 😉
You need to talk to the locals if you haven't. LOVE the videos! SO proud of you two!
Must be really odd , having not much night time that would mess with going to sleep. Lol good video as usual 👌
It's wild. I took the train/bus from Molde to Narvik. It's wild to be able to read a newspaper at 2 in the morning.
All the hotel rooms have heavy blackout curtains.
Been to Bodo. It is an amazing country. They lined up for ice cream in Narvik in May, at 45°F, which was interesting.
17th of may? Our national day. It's obligatory eating ice cream and hotdogs. Even if it snows 😂
The real question is what "type"of Boone's Farm. Haha. nyobs remember Wild Irish Rose? 🤪
And no Blue Nose ceremony? Awesome video!
Waterproof Boots!!! YAY! Until you step in a hole deeper than your boots are high. LOL!! What were those little animals scurrying around on the rocks below you?
Great video. Just to be absolutely correct (I know you like to be correct), you can’t be “in” the Arctic Circle. It’s a named latitude like the Equator or Tropic of Cancer. Once you cross it, you’re in the Arctic. Keep up the good work.
Hi Jessica, you’re too young to know what Boonesfarm is :-) just hearing that name again made my stomach do a flip-flop, UGG hi school was hell!🤪😜
Just enjoy the sunset that runs into a sunrise 👍🙂 I spent 16 years enjoying on Canada’s tundra.
We really wanted to see the never setting sun, but unfortunately were too late in the season and had at least an hour or two a night. Maybe next time :)
Matt
Great Video !
Officially part of the blue nose club.... Welcome.
That was a good one keep it up
Ditto the OOHS and Ahs from other viewers...
Did you replace the "temporary" panels on your dodger? If so, I missed the episode.
Finally got the replacement sail from Precision and it's sweet!
We did replace the temporary panels on the dodger, although as you can probably see, the project is still not fully complete. We just haven't been sitting in one spot long enough to finish the canvas. 😃 th-cam.com/video/BhUe-Pt-u6g/w-d-xo.html
Guys, I am loving your adventure and following you since I found you in the beautiful Açores. I like your way of sharing with us the magic of cruising. There is one only thing that worries me everytime I see your boat. That radar antenna at the stern is located almost at your head's height. These device's Electro Magnetic Pulses are not something to be exposed, specially at such close distance to your bodies. Please research about EMF exposure health risk and place the antenna higher up in the mast i.e. We would like to enjoy fun and healthy people as you crusing around for ever.
Thanks Julio. The radom is mounted on an extending pole to raise the unit an additional 2' when running. Even at the height it sits when dropped, the angle is well within the guidelines of the unit.... as long as we don't stand on the cockpit seats.
Matt
Loved the ending credits format
And starring: GEORGIE, as lovely as ever :)
I believe you meant to say Kristiansund and not Kristiansand. Kristiansand is another town on the south of Norway.
Norwegian trivia, when sending mail shipments to those towns we are advised to indicate which one we mean by putting either Kristiansund N or Kristiansand S as a postfix to lessen the chance that a mixup can happen. :)
I think I may have just seen you guys in Bangor marina. I was over by the cafe/playground but I think I could make out your boat
That's us! We're getting together with a few people at Jenny Watts at 7:00 tomorrow if you feel like stopping by.
Matt
21:35 i'm amazed at the homes in the background.. are they occupied full time or just like seasonal/hunting cabins?
I believe they're seasonal now, but it used to be occupied as a full time village.
@@MJSailing beautiful! Thanks for the reply. stay safe :)
Is there a flag you can fly to say you're now a Bluenose and also a Shellback like badges of honour ? Well done on your achievements!!
We'll have to see if there is a burgee we can get to show we are now Bluenoses!
Awesome, well done.
Would be interested to read about the ease/difficulty to sail as Americans to/in Europe with a US registered vessel, the inverse being cumbersome from an visa/administrative view.
Norway makes it pretty easy for Americans. We're able to stay 90 days in the Nordic countries regardless of how much time we've spent in the Schengen territory previously. The boat is allowed to stay a year (I think) in Norway (not the EUs 18 months) without paying their VAT. But, we've also found the officials really don't care as long as you don't have a criminal background. It's all very relaxed. -Matt
Thank you for responding. Seems easy indeed. Safe travels!
@@mattjohnson6716 It's very safe. The entire country has about 4 million people. The national news led one night with a hold up in a 7-11 in Oslo. That's pretty much the crime rate. (BTW, try to get to Oslo if you didn't already. One of my favorite cities...)
I'd like to propose a toast for Slartibartfast, who won an award for this coastline.
Yes, great crinkley bits.
Slartibartfast was my first thought too.
At time 3:22- while you are talking about your waterproof boots-- Is that a telephone pole over your shoulder? Gray slender pole with what appears to be two white metal labels about 12- 15 feet above ground?... Didn't see any electric lines in the video, but that sure looks like a utility pole in the middle of no where.... To straight and uniform without bark or limbs to be a tree?
It was. They led down to the house around the anchorage. We've seen some very remote cabins with what looks to be miles of wire ran just to feed that one piece of property. I'm not sure if they have some utility coverage law saying everyone needs to be serviced or something. The other crazy thing is that there was no time we didn't have cell coverage. The entire country seems to be covered even in the more remote areas. It was great for us.
Matt
@@mattjohnson6716 Thanks, thought I was seeing things. Guess they now have solar panels and wind generators in remote locations. ..
When ever I see a remote place like the small outcropping of houses on the island, I wonder how do those people live there and why?
We love to visit these small villages, but we couldn't live in them full time either.... and we're the type that is by ourselves on the boat 99% of the time :)
Matt
Historically they are basically fishing villages. Norway used to be really poor, and people were just scraping by by trading fish and some small farms with typically sheep or goats that could survive in that kind of environment. Nowadays a lot of these houses are used for summer houses, and there is quite a lot of people earning money from tourism. :)
You will find that Norway is still very decentralized compared to many countries, with quite good communications most places with, for example with planes:
www.lifeinnorway.net/flying-wideroe/
@@BjrnOttoVasbottenbjovas Very true. There was a nice display in this village showing the history of the area; the extent of the population bloom in the early 1900s; and why it is now just tourist and summer cottages. Seems that a fire and a drop in demand for the harvesting of the birds/eggs on the island was enough to change the tides of this particular village -
Matt
They make their living from the sea. It might be fun for you to watch some Scandinavian films, like Igmar Bergman. Austere country, insular people.
It’s growing bigger …………… ‘that’s what she said’ ……… bahaha
Love you guys
Definitely wine.
Cost of cruising $2,405
Memories created - Priceless
Great Job!!! Thank You... :-)