No words to express my admiration and respect to such great sailor. And St Kilda approach looks like an heroic fantasy movie ! Unreal. Thank you so much for sharing
The cinematography and storytelling are both excellent quality. You are an exceptional sailor as well. Thank you for producing these videos, very inspiring.
And you can imagine how hostile the small island can be and how tough the inhabitants had to be to survive. You just happened to visit the place on a perfect calm and sunny day. It looked so peacefull. Thankyou Eric for taking us there, it was magical.
Superb video. Excellent camera work and editing. Really took us to St Kilda. I sailed there in 2006 and that brought on a sailboat and that brought it all back in vivid colour. Much respect Erik.
AMAZING. I teared up a bit at the sanctuary of the little kirk. What a sweetly, tightly-knit and tough community it must have been. Thanks for bringing us along
segment beginning at 11:43 - (and 20:28 & 30:41) always amazed by the houses, cities, settlements in such 'remote' areas of the world. What a different lifestyle.
Thanks for bringing me along on your travels. You have really proven yourself to be more sailing than bs, and I´m happy to occasionally be "among your crew" Fair winds and safe travels to you my fellow explorer:)
They say that the definition of a Scottish Gentleman is someone who knows how to play the bagpipes but refrains from doing so but I as a Yorkshireman love the sound of the pipes, it inspires the soul and emboldens the heart…
Hi Erik! You are not only a sailor, a photographer, a movie maker... You are an inspiration!!! Keep on doing what you are doing!!! And thanks for the extraordinary footage and stories! fair winds, Erwin
What an amazing voyage! So beautifully documented. If it was me I would have loved to stay in every place longer just to experience these beautiful places more intensely.
Wonderful journey, Erik. Makes me think of the Iceland Sagas. You say those people and places are real? Not possible.... They are true, they found Egil's skull buried right where the sagas said.... St Kilda is real, Harris is real -- you can go there. I love seeing the carabiner. I was crew on a Pacific crossing. When I pulled out my carabiners, it was "What are those for?" Just about everything. Had to leave half of them behind, barber haulers, dinghy, prepping the Parasailor & sheets... The owner bought some in Japan as did another crew member. I understand why snap shackles are needed, release under tension, but when I can I like using a carabiner. The best dreams on a boat is waking up from a land dream and then realizing first, I am on a boat, then second, I am at sea and finally, I'm on the other side of the world crossing a sea. I don't understand why people get drunk, do drugs and don't want to travel or sail.
Eric your self Confidence is inspiring, nbsjs is a brilliant contributor what amazes me is your singlehanded offshore sailing ability, and the never give up attitude
Brilliant video Erik! St Kilda is such an amazing place what a truly incredible landscape. It must have been heartbreaking for the inhabitants to leave it behind all them years ago.
Their removal in 1930 might have been inevitable, but with the world slump, until rearmament started about 1937, there were no good places to go. I fear many of them might well have wound up in the notorious Glasgow slum of the Gorbals, a tragic end coming from this place of quiet if hard natural beauty.
Beautifully filmed. I am really enjoying your travels. The last St Kildan, Rachel Johnson, passed away in 2016 at the age of 93. She was living in a care home just outside Glasgow. A far cry from her beginnings. When evacuated the families arrived on the mainland at Loch Aline on the Sound of Mull, many of them gained employment here as forestry workers, most had never seen a tree. A nice trip would have been to follow their journey to Loch Aline, it is not too far from the Caledonian canal. 😉
@@Argylldiving Interesting! I didn't know that. I have family in Lochaline and my uncle used to work the Lochaline ferry to Mull and back as Chief Engineer. I am from Fort William myself, but live in Aberdeenshire now. I spent many a holiday as a child in the area visiting my uncle and cousins.
I was wrong! They became forestry workers. And I always thought they ended up unemployed and living in the Glasgow slums. That news really gladdens my heart.
Is this the best TH-cam sailing channel? Certainly in the top 3. Such an inspiration. I'm 67 years young and just about to take up sailing. Many of my family were sailors so I guess it's in my blood.
I was expecting so much about your travel to Saint Kilda, may be too much but I'm not disappointed at all. Woah what a nice voyage ! The adventure was great and the veil on this mysterious island has been lifted just a little bit and the mystery gets even more appealing. I expect your way back home to be even better as if this was possible.
Love the narration of your travels Erik, video quality is second to none. You would not expect ocean like glass in that part of the world - truly awesome and look forward to the next part.
Absolutely amazing Erik, incredible journey and filmmaking. And what a bonus to to my nephew playing the bagpipes for you in Tarbert. Fair winds my friend.
Wonderful video Erik, I love the way you show it all from your perspective. Glad the gennaker behaved this time you were able to get close to the Boreray Stacks. You definitely got lucky with the weather, as it can be rather brutal out there. Looking forward to the next part when you go through the great glen on your way back.
Eric, get rid of the gennicker roller reefing gear and get a snubber/sock. This will make your life easier. Hoist sail inside the sock, hoist the sock to reveal the sail. When necessary lower the sock thereby snubbing the sail, then lower the whole rig in complete control. I’ve used one for 20 years with no problems. Capt John.
I’ve watched all of your videos and though I have enjoyed them all, for some reason this was my absolute favorite. I believe you’ve hit your stride and found your center. Good stuff. God speed.
Wow. Long term subscriber here catching up on videos I have missed. I truly admire your courage to cross treacherous seas to explore these amazing places. You really reap the rewards of your efforts! I got a bit teary eyed from Saint Kilda. What a touching story. All those generations and lives lived there. Children of Saint Kilda. An era that ended in a single day. I cannot imagine what that must have been like for the people who left on that day. Thanks so much for telling their story.
Would have been fantastic to go for a hike on St. Kilda. But I guess not easy laying there for more than a few hours due to the weather rapid changes. Thanks for taking us there. Amazing place.
A superb video, Erik. The Outer Hebrides have been a favourite stamping ground of mine for many years; great to hear the young pipers at Tarbert, Harris and see their excellent turnout. The light at St Kilda was perfect and the camera drone was surely made for this location.
Excellent photography and narration. The old Kirk house was left the way it was in the 30's with the ink wells still on the desk and old maps showing the Dominion of Canada along with the Bibles. A Spanish freighter smashed up on the rocks a few years ago causing a major eyesore but credit to Spanish govt who sent in a team of contractors to clear up the ship remnants at a cost of millions (£). On one occasion the island was hit by force 12 hurricane - that was quite an experience. It's run by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) - I was a contractor there for 4 years - pretty tough in the Winter.
This was so incredibly AWESOME! I love the narration on being a dream yet being able to wake up and experience it. As well as sharing! Thank you so very much as this means a lot to those of us not able yet to join but absolutely looking forward to!!! Wish you and your family the best, always!
Wonderful to see Boreray and St Kilda so clearly and very different from when I was there - it wasn't safe to stay so we had to turn around and go back.
I love your videos. I never sailed in my life or I know nothing about sailing. But your videos, your expeditions take me and thousands of other people to extreme part of the world that I didn't even know existed. Thank you for doing this and thank you for sharing with us.
One see no signs of human life ( save for the museum and church) , the history is amazing...sad...like the silence says a lot without words. This passage around Scotland is exciting - breathtaking... This was one of the most enjoyable videos A masterpiece in sailing.
Thanks so much. Your words gave me power again. Never give up. Ok. You can’t now my personality situation, but your words, your video, gave me an impulse. I won’t give up. I will fight my battles. Thank you very much 😊
Hi Erik. As a "Grip" in the Film Industry, camera safety is my primary role. I suggest you ALWAYS have a safety tether on your cameras. As you have already experienced, an extra few seconds can save you a LOT of $$. Put a snap hook on the end and clip it around whatever is handy. Preferably something higher than your camera tether is long. Then, if you have to, you can drop the camera, letting it dangle, while you save yourself from falling overboard. Good wind and following seas.
Excellent video Erik. Who would have thought you would have such great sailing conditions all the way to St Kilda. What an awesome place to visit. Thanks for taking us along.
I watch tons of sailing videos and NBJS is right up there, if not the best. Plus single-handed sailing only makes it more appealing. Brilliant video Erik, and the photography is outstanding.
Top notch episode. I got emotional twice during this one. The first time was when the entire town of Tarbert saw you off, the second was when you were in the church on St. Kilda and I was thinking about the people who once lived and worshipped there. I know you are not very religious, but I thank you for showing so much respect.
Great episode Erik, terrific drone footage but then again you spoil us with your piloting and sailing skills. I'd say you were pretty lucky with the weather, given what is possible in that region! But what a beautiful place when the weather gods are on your side. So glad you made it to your goal, and thank you for taking us with you.
Hey! That's my furler! Mine always does that!!😂😂😊 The Harris folk are very friendly, my wife's cousins and aunt live on Harris in Tarbert and Leveburgh As for the waves in The Minch... well... they're notorious!
Eric, congratulations on your success in reaching St Kilda and for sharing the amazing journey with us. The emotion in your voice, as you walked around the old houses, just how much it meant to you. Now for the return journey and the challenges it will bring.
Haven't finished yet, but old scuba trick for clearing blocked sinuses, ears etc...snort a drop of clean sea water from your hand. You're half fish anyway boss, and it normally works...Edit, all finished! Superb job Skipper Eric, thanks for taking us along!! 🤗🤗
You are a legend Erika ..a Viling for the 21st Century... but now you are welcome here in Scotland! Thank you for coming to our amazing wee country. Such a wonderful ❤ adventure 😂❤😂
Amidst your amazing adventures, you Sir, not only bring across the true nature of sailing, but also show an excellent taste in whisky. And mayby you know, that Bunnahabhain has a save anchorage right in front of the distillery? Save passage for all your journeys Erik!
I subscribed because i love the quality of presentation, production and Sailing. But i also really appreciate the feeling Eric has for the places his visits, their unique people and history.
Erik, you are a true Viking. Nothing better than enjoying your new episodes on a Sunday-morning on my PC, before the day kicks off. So much work you must have put into the editing, truly amazing. I learned about the history of St. Kilda when spending days on the island of Skye. It is an amazing piece of history. The inhabitants of St. Kilda used to communicate with the people on the main-land via messages in a bottle. A big part of their diet consisted of the gannet birds. One can imagine from your drone-pictures how dangerous it was to even get close to the birds. After the people were evacuated from the treeless island, the men were given jobs in forestry! Life must have been truly different then. Nice that your film shows, that despite all the hardships, they lived in a majestic environment. I was surprised however, that you did not meet any of the people from the other boats who must have been on the island?
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The crofters used to pay the rent for their houses with feathers. All the young men decided that they would go to America where they could earn good money instead of subsistence farming. The boat that they were on sank and all died. Hence concluded hundreds of years of island life. The population were led to the Quay by an army pipe band playing a tune that the pipe major had written for the occasion. The leaving of St Kilda. Very sad. I often wonder if any of the people evacuated have relatives that are around today. St Kilda was much bigger than I thought it would be. Thank you so much for your vblog.
Superb cinematography, Erik especially your drone work. I'm a keen student of the history of St Kilda Id recommended Charles Maclean's book The Story of St Kilda as a starter. I didnt know that they had rennovated 6 cottages, I knew the Factor's House was used by the Royal Air Force and the school, Kirk and Manse were all still in one piece. Theyve done a very good job. Re Boreray. Every May the men of the island would row the 5 miles to Boreray to shear the wild sheep for their wool and gather young gannets. They would communicate with the women on Hitea by turning over the turf facing Hirta, the message being spelled out depending on which areas of turf were turned. Sadly it was often to tell Hirta there had been a death.. usually from a fall. The St Kildan men were phenomenal rock climbers, they had to be as the fulmer was their main means of survival.
Been there myself many moons ago, also got ashore too. It was a very moving experience and this video brought it all back. It's not just that you're all interior sailor Erik, or the spectacular videography, you treat everywhere you go and everyone you meet with respect.
Sailed there in 2019 as part of crew and I know how special it feels to walk around, the history of the St Kildan’s is fascinating and as you say sad too. Your video brought it all back!
Excellent Erik. There is a suburb and a football team in Melbourne, Australia called St Kilda. Apparently however, there was never a 'Saint KIlda' The name is a garbled version of a Gaelic name so I am told. But what a place! Nothing to the west until Newfoundland. Apparently a large number of the inhabitants evacuated in 1930 chose to go and live on Tristan da Cunha in the south Atlantic. They couldn't do without the isolation. I can get that.
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No words to express my admiration and respect to such great sailor. And St Kilda approach looks like an heroic fantasy movie ! Unreal. Thank you so much for sharing
This man is truly living the dream with no procrastinations …it’s truly inspiring! 🐬🌊
The cinematography and storytelling are both excellent quality. You are an exceptional sailor as well. Thank you for producing these videos, very inspiring.
It’s wonderful that the skies were clear and blue during the visit to St. Kilda. Congratulations, Eric.
And you can imagine how hostile the small island can be and how tough the inhabitants had to be to survive. You just happened to visit the place on a perfect calm and sunny day. It looked so peacefull. Thankyou Eric for taking us there, it was magical.
Superb video. Excellent camera work and editing. Really took us to St Kilda. I sailed there in 2006 and that brought on a sailboat and that brought it all back in vivid colour. Much respect Erik.
Thank you very much! Glad you got there🙌
By far the very best sailing channel on TH-cam these days. Excellent work Eric. Thanks for sharing your beautiful videos and engaging narrative,
After all of your problems with your Greenland adventures, it is so nice to see a plan finally come good. YOU MADE IT!! 👍🏻😃
Well done Erik!
AMAZING. I teared up a bit at the sanctuary of the little kirk. What a sweetly, tightly-knit and tough community it must have been. Thanks for bringing us along
Me too, very moving, thinking about the tough life out there. Thanks John!
segment beginning at 11:43 - (and 20:28 & 30:41) always amazed by the houses, cities, settlements in such 'remote' areas of the world. What a different lifestyle.
3:13 the absolute peace of this shot. No music, a light sound of breeze. This is what Erik does it for and why we all live vicariously through him.
Thanks for bringing me along on your travels.
You have really proven yourself to be more sailing than bs, and I´m happy to occasionally be "among your crew"
Fair winds and safe travels to you my fellow explorer:)
Excellent video, beautiful shoots, thank you
Where is your safety harness?! Don't push it too far brother, you're only human! Please be safe and well, and thank you for taking us with you!
They say that the definition of a Scottish Gentleman is someone who knows how to play the bagpipes but refrains from doing so but I as a Yorkshireman love the sound of the pipes, it inspires the soul and emboldens the heart…
Hi Erik!
You are not only a sailor, a photographer, a movie maker... You are an inspiration!!!
Keep on doing what you are doing!!! And thanks for the extraordinary footage and stories!
fair winds, Erwin
Thank you so much Erwin! Cool name, reminds me of Lord of the Rings for some reason🔥☺️
"WOW!!" indeed - 25:50 thank you so much for capturing and sharing this scenic adventure... good candy for the eyes.
What an amazing voyage! So beautifully documented. If it was me I would have loved to stay in every place longer just to experience these beautiful places more intensely.
WOW! You do it all - the sailing and the Highlands and Islands - great justice. Thanks for showing us.
Wonderful journey, Erik. Makes me think of the Iceland Sagas. You say those people and places are real? Not possible.... They are true, they found Egil's skull buried right where the sagas said.... St Kilda is real, Harris is real -- you can go there.
I love seeing the carabiner. I was crew on a Pacific crossing. When I pulled out my carabiners, it was "What are those for?" Just about everything. Had to leave half of them behind, barber haulers, dinghy, prepping the Parasailor & sheets... The owner bought some in Japan as did another crew member. I understand why snap shackles are needed, release under tension, but when I can I like using a carabiner.
The best dreams on a boat is waking up from a land dream and then realizing first, I am on a boat, then second, I am at sea and finally, I'm on the other side of the world crossing a sea. I don't understand why people get drunk, do drugs and don't want to travel or sail.
Eric your self Confidence is inspiring, nbsjs is a brilliant contributor what amazes me is your singlehanded offshore sailing ability, and the never give up attitude
The old Gods are with you Erik! After all your struggles with Greenland they gave you this day at St. Kilda, wow!
They give and take at a fine balance☺️
Brilliant video Erik! St Kilda is such an amazing place what a truly incredible landscape. It must have been heartbreaking for the inhabitants to leave it behind all them years ago.
I can only imagen..😪
Their removal in 1930 might have been inevitable, but with the world slump, until rearmament started about 1937, there were no good places to go. I fear many of them might well have wound up in the notorious Glasgow slum of the Gorbals, a tragic end coming from this place of quiet if hard natural beauty.
Beautifully filmed. I am really enjoying your travels. The last St Kildan, Rachel Johnson, passed away in 2016 at the age of 93. She was living in a care home just outside Glasgow. A far cry from her beginnings. When evacuated the families arrived on the mainland at Loch Aline on the Sound of Mull, many of them gained employment here as forestry workers, most had never seen a tree. A nice trip would have been to follow their journey to Loch Aline, it is not too far from the Caledonian canal. 😉
@@Argylldiving Interesting! I didn't know that. I have family in Lochaline and my uncle used to work the Lochaline ferry to Mull and back as Chief Engineer. I am from Fort William myself, but live in Aberdeenshire now. I spent many a holiday as a child in the area visiting my uncle and cousins.
I was wrong! They became forestry workers. And I always thought they ended up unemployed and living in the Glasgow slums. That news really gladdens my heart.
Is this the best TH-cam sailing channel? Certainly in the top 3. Such an inspiration. I'm 67 years young and just about to take up sailing. Many of my family were sailors so I guess it's in my blood.
I was expecting so much about your travel to Saint Kilda, may be too much but I'm not disappointed at all. Woah what a nice voyage !
The adventure was great and the veil on this mysterious island has been lifted just a little bit and the mystery gets even more appealing.
I expect your way back home to be even better as if this was possible.
Love the narration of your travels Erik, video quality is second to none. You would not expect ocean like glass in that part of the world - truly awesome and look forward to the next part.
I was really lucky this day!
Absolutely amazing Erik, incredible journey and filmmaking. And what a bonus to to my nephew playing the bagpipes for you in Tarbert.
Fair winds my friend.
Was looking forward to this chapter .. what can I say , Amazing …just amazing 👌
I spent 4 days at St. Kilda in 1998 so thoroughly enjoyed the lovely film of your visit.
Another fantastic film from the Great Viking. Enchanting to see St Kilda and beautifully done
Love it .
💪💪 keep content coming .
Wonderful video Erik, I love the way you show it all from your perspective.
Glad the gennaker behaved this time you were able to get close to the Boreray Stacks. You definitely got lucky with the weather, as it can be rather brutal out there.
Looking forward to the next part when you go through the great glen on your way back.
Eric, get rid of the gennicker roller reefing gear and get a snubber/sock. This will make your life easier. Hoist sail inside the sock, hoist the sock to reveal the sail. When necessary lower the sock thereby snubbing the sail, then lower the whole rig in complete control. I’ve used one for 20 years with no problems. Capt John.
Aye aye , captain
Wow scotland really is the most beautiful place on earth
I’ve watched all of your videos and though I have enjoyed them all, for some reason this was my absolute favorite. I believe you’ve hit your stride and found your center. Good stuff. God speed.
Wow. Long term subscriber here catching up on videos I have missed. I truly admire your courage to cross treacherous seas to explore these amazing places. You really reap the rewards of your efforts!
I got a bit teary eyed from Saint Kilda. What a touching story. All those generations and lives lived there. Children of Saint Kilda. An era that ended in a single day. I cannot imagine what that must have been like for the people who left on that day. Thanks so much for telling their story.
You are a great sailor and explorer. Thank you for the videos.
What an amazing journey, Eric. Your narrations bring the stories to life. May Njord bring you fair winds and following seas on your way home.
Outstanding video. Such a tidy boat. You are a wonderful man. Thank you for these videos.
Would have been fantastic to go for a hike on St. Kilda. But I guess not easy laying there for more than a few hours due to the weather rapid changes. Thanks for taking us there. Amazing place.
The Best videos on TH-cam I'm sure Erik was a Viking Sailor Navigator Explorer in his past lives 👍🏴🏴
A superb video, Erik. The Outer Hebrides have been a favourite stamping ground of mine for many years; great to hear the young pipers at Tarbert, Harris and see their excellent turnout.
The light at St Kilda was perfect and the camera drone was surely made for this location.
Excellent photography and narration. The old Kirk house was left the way it was in the 30's with the ink wells still on the desk and old maps showing the Dominion of Canada
along with the Bibles. A Spanish freighter smashed up on the rocks a few years ago causing a major eyesore but credit to Spanish govt who sent in a team of contractors to
clear up the ship remnants at a cost of millions (£). On one occasion the island was hit by force 12 hurricane - that was quite an experience. It's run by the National
Trust for Scotland (NTS) - I was a contractor there for 4 years - pretty tough in the Winter.
This was so incredibly AWESOME! I love the narration on being a dream yet being able to wake up and experience it. As well as sharing! Thank you so very much as this means a lot to those of us not able yet to join but absolutely looking forward to!!! Wish you and your family the best, always!
Thank you so much, Chrisster! To share these experiences is why I do this, the whole thing would be pointless If not. Means alot to me, Thanks again❤️
Eric, this is so mesmerizing. Thank you for taking us to Saint Kilda Island along with you. Looking forward to your return journey back home. Be safe.
Wonderful to see Boreray and St Kilda so clearly and very different from when I was there - it wasn't safe to stay so we had to turn around and go back.
Well done Erik. You set yourself challenges and conquer what the gods through at you. These journeys are magical in their beauty.
The Viking adventures continue......as the mighty Erik harnesses the power of the wind,, becomes Njord, and conquers the oceans!
I love your videos. I never sailed in my life or I know nothing about sailing. But your videos, your expeditions take me and thousands of other people to extreme part of the world that I didn't even know existed. Thank you for doing this and thank you for sharing with us.
One see no signs of human life ( save for the museum and church) , the history is amazing...sad...like the silence says a lot without words. This passage around Scotland is exciting - breathtaking...
This was one of the most enjoyable videos
A masterpiece in sailing.
Thanks so much. Your words gave me power again. Never give up. Ok. You can’t now my personality situation, but your words, your video, gave me an impulse. I won’t give up. I will fight my battles. Thank you very much 😊
Do never give up, youll make it. There is no excuses If you have a goal. There are so many ways to reach it. Pick the best one☺️
Just wow! This was put together brilliantly. I find watching your videos to be cathartic and inspiring. Keep up the amazing work, Erik!
Bravo Erik, your vids are definitely the best in your field, so informative and realistic and as you say no bullshit. Appreciated from New Zealand.
Hi Erik. As a "Grip" in the Film Industry, camera safety is my primary role. I suggest you ALWAYS have a safety tether on your cameras. As you have already experienced, an extra few seconds can save you a LOT of $$. Put a snap hook on the end and clip it around whatever is handy. Preferably something higher than your camera tether is long. Then, if you have to, you can drop the camera, letting it dangle, while you save yourself from falling overboard. Good wind and following seas.
Good point, thanks!
Astounding Erik. Congratulations. St Kilda is a fitting reward for your hard work and perseverance. Thanks for sharing the adventure with us.
Thanks for the reminder Erik - No short cuts and never give up - dreams are for the afterlife. Love it. Cheers and Fair Winds.
Again and again, you bring the spirit. Thank you very much!
Some of the finest content on YT. The quality of your videos is amazing. Keep up the great work
This Fearless Dude changed my life .. now i have two Sailingvessels ;) and i enjoy it sooo much. See you on the Elbe river.
Tak!
Fantastic. I love the solitude of St. Kilda.
Another awesome episode Erik. One of your very best. Until next time !!
Thanks a lot for taking us with you to St Kilda! What a place!! Fabulous filming and storytelling!!
Beautiful shots Erik. Your camera work is unmatched.
loved this video, thanks!
Excellent video Erik. Who would have thought you would have such great sailing conditions all the way to St Kilda. What an awesome place to visit. Thanks for taking us along.
I watch tons of sailing videos and NBJS is right up there, if not the best. Plus single-handed sailing only makes it more appealing. Brilliant video Erik, and the photography is outstanding.
Top notch episode. I got emotional twice during this one. The first time was when the entire town of Tarbert saw you off, the second was when you were in the church on St. Kilda and I was thinking about the people who once lived and worshipped there. I know you are not very religious, but I thank you for showing so much respect.
Thanks for showing us St Kilda and surroundings Erik!
Great episode Erik, terrific drone footage but then again you spoil us with your piloting and sailing skills. I'd say you were pretty lucky with the weather, given what is possible in that region! But what a beautiful place when the weather gods are on your side. So glad you made it to your goal, and thank you for taking us with you.
Hey! That's my furler! Mine always does that!!😂😂😊
The Harris folk are very friendly, my wife's cousins and aunt live on Harris in Tarbert and Leveburgh
As for the waves in The Minch... well... they're notorious!
Eric, congratulations on your success in reaching St Kilda and for sharing the amazing journey with us. The emotion in your voice, as you walked around the old houses, just how much it meant to you. Now for the return journey and the challenges it will bring.
Erik, you deserve some grand prize for film-makers for taking all of us along for this truly stunning St Kilda adventure, thank you!
Thank you so much, Erik!
Good one Erik. You should visit the island of North Rona. It is North of the Butt of Lewis and west of Orkney.
Noted!
What an amazing Island, thanks for sharing your journey there!
Haven't finished yet, but old scuba trick for clearing blocked sinuses, ears etc...snort a drop of clean sea water from your hand. You're half fish anyway boss, and it normally works...Edit, all finished! Superb job Skipper Eric, thanks for taking us along!! 🤗🤗
You are a legend Erika ..a Viling for the 21st Century... but now you are welcome here in Scotland! Thank you for coming to our amazing wee country. Such a wonderful ❤ adventure 😂❤😂
Amidst your amazing adventures, you Sir, not only bring across the true nature of sailing, but also show an excellent taste in whisky. And mayby you know, that Bunnahabhain has a save anchorage right in front of the distillery? Save passage for all your journeys Erik!
What a fabulous episode, well done and you really captured the feel and atmosphere of St Kilda.
I subscribed because i love the quality of presentation, production and Sailing. But i also really appreciate the feeling Eric has for the places his visits, their unique people and history.
Erik, you are a true Viking. Nothing better than enjoying your new episodes on a Sunday-morning on my PC, before the day kicks off. So much work you must have put into the editing, truly amazing.
I learned about the history of St. Kilda when spending days on the island of Skye. It is an amazing piece of history. The inhabitants of St. Kilda used to communicate with the people on the main-land via messages in a bottle. A big part of their diet consisted of the gannet birds. One can imagine from your drone-pictures how dangerous it was to even get close to the birds. After the people were evacuated from the treeless island, the men were given jobs in forestry! Life must have been truly different then. Nice that your film shows, that despite all the hardships, they lived in a majestic environment.
I was surprised however, that you did not meet any of the people from the other boats who must have been on the island?
Amazing trip and story, Erik. Proof that there are still hidden treasures to be explored in this world. Thanks for bringing me along.
This one of the top sailing cinematic channels on TH-cam. I love this channel!
Stunning! Respect to you. Skol👍
Love it! I really enjoyed the editing of pumping the dinghy, great work. Keep it up, can't wait for the next episode!
Ear or tooth arch Try table salt in a cotton sock.. heat salt 1 minute in a pan first ~1/2 cup this gets very HOT. funnel it into sock. tie end. test it on wrist b4 putting it behind your ear. This will relieve the pain and moisture. Also tooth area under and over that area of pain. Old granny Yola It works.. you can microwave sock and salt for 10 secs only in a cotton sock.. never synthetic hot salt will melt it.
Ah ah ! Scottish whisky but French beer on board !
Beautiful footage and great sailing.
Bravo Erik. You’re a genuine Viking !
Thank you for another beautiful and soulful sailing adventure. Just awesome
The crofters used to pay the rent for their houses with feathers. All the young men decided that they would go to America where they could earn good money instead of subsistence farming. The boat that they were on sank and all died. Hence concluded hundreds of years of island life. The population were led to the Quay by an army pipe band playing a tune that the pipe major had written for the occasion. The leaving of St Kilda. Very sad. I often wonder if any of the people evacuated have relatives that are around today. St Kilda was much bigger than I thought it would be. Thank you so much for your vblog.
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Great video again. Thanks for sharing the big beautiful ferocious North Atlantic. Places to be included in every serious sailor's destinations.
Superb cinematography, Erik especially your drone work. I'm a keen student of the history of St Kilda Id recommended Charles Maclean's book The Story of St Kilda as a starter.
I didnt know that they had rennovated 6 cottages, I knew the Factor's House was used by the Royal Air Force and the school, Kirk and Manse were all still in one piece.
Theyve done a very good job.
Re Boreray. Every May the men of the island would row the 5 miles to Boreray to shear the wild sheep for their wool and gather young gannets. They would communicate with the women on Hitea by turning over the turf facing Hirta, the message being spelled out depending on which areas of turf were turned. Sadly it was often to tell Hirta there had been a death.. usually from a fall.
The St Kildan men were phenomenal rock climbers, they had to be as the fulmer was their main means of survival.
Incredible stories from that time. Thanks for the update Harry, apreciate it!
Thanks!
Been there myself many moons ago, also got ashore too. It was a very moving experience and this video brought it all back. It's not just that you're all interior sailor Erik, or the spectacular videography, you treat everywhere you go and everyone you meet with respect.
Sailed there in 2019 as part of crew and I know how special it feels to walk around, the history of the St Kildan’s is fascinating and as you say sad too. Your video brought it all back!
Glad to know, thank you. We are lucky to have been there
Superb video Erik. Thank you so much for taking us along.
Congrats on making it to Greenland , stunning place , may the Viking spirit guide and keep you safe , excellent work
Excellent Erik. There is a suburb and a football team in Melbourne, Australia called St Kilda. Apparently however, there was never a 'Saint KIlda' The name is a garbled version of a Gaelic name so I am told. But what a place! Nothing to the west until Newfoundland. Apparently a large number of the inhabitants evacuated in 1930 chose to go and live on Tristan da Cunha in the south Atlantic. They couldn't do without the isolation. I can get that.
Just magical. St Kilda story is quite tragic really and this is a lovely tribute and so glad you managed to see it in sunshine
Great Islay scotch choice, Erik! Thanks for your so beautifully edited work.
This is the best sailing channel ever. I watch every episode!
07:23 Bunnahabhain Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Good choice Erik. A cracking episode. Thank you.
Loved it, thanks!
extremely real sailing and exploring the stunning beautiful Northern seas and breathing isle. Jim Rodgers