Was fortunate to experience sailing the latest VOR on transat crossing West to East. Very exciting and extreme, but probably the worst boat (comfort-wise) to be on a longer trip. Cannot avoid being on deck, as there's no autopilot and boat's design requires at least 3-4 guys on deck at any time to have proper control of it. Changing or hoisting sails requires even more guys on deck. While on deck, you have no protection from water and wind - it's like an upscale version of a laser dinghy, so you absolutely want the best clothing there is while in North Atlantic. After you return from you shift, all soaked and cold, you find yourself in a non-heated, super-moist cabin, have some tea and food, and get into likewise moist sleeping bag. And then after some sleep the routine restarts.
I can see what your saying from the footage. Absolute bastard of a boat. We used to call the Sydney Hobart the washing machine race. I'll never refer to it by that again after what you said and what I've seen. Yes,just a 70ft Laser. Mentally and physically demanding to the extreme. Well done to you my Friend.
YEA BOYS! that takes much mental stamina to endure those conditions for the length of time you are sailing. must be fun for 30 min. or so but you guys are tough! great lessons to us all!
Cape Horn National Park, Chile - The most beautiful country in terms of nature. Easter Island and ALMA observatory as well are part of this country. Land of volcanos, glaciers, deserts and geysers.
What is it they used to say? "Wooden boats sailed by iron men?" I'm not sure what these boats are made of, but these are iron men for sure! 0:38 I think I might enjoy this for a few minutes (provided I didn't get washed overboard), but to do it for weeks at race intensity is nothing short of incredible!
@Urbeee These days they wear dry suits and immersion suits. So they stay dry and can maintain body temperature if they go over the side. When I did it we had neither. Our waterproofs were excellent but a little water could creep in. If anyone went over the side, they had a very short time when they would stay conscious. 15 minutes tops. The water temp below 50º South averaged about 3ºC.
These guys really know how to combine superb sailing skills with the high technology available for these type of events. No doubt all these descendants from vikings have the DNA for sailing the high seas.
@abcwzx I've searched high and low and cannot find it. I'm alright jack as I've kept a copy. I'm sure there would be many yachties who would love to buy a copy.
Sorry I'm confused did Erickson headed north before navigating to CapeHorn and Erickson 3or4 crossed first .cape horn. Help me out . Regardless all competitors and sail vessals unbelievably . Loved the on board footage.Thankyou
It must be a freezing water... Are you in dry, or are you totaly wet? I would be ill in five minutes and death in few days. What is the trick? ...perfect clothes?
Just curious, Tiger Woods makes a few million winning a golf game. Same for other sports. These sailors that actually risk there lives to win get what, a gold monohaul cup with a free year mooring ball at any locations?
Its because of audience. What draws the most audience, draws in the sponsors. Sponsors and audience brings in money. Its capitalism 101. Nobody gets anything because they "deserve" it. There is no divine justice. Only supply and demand. If Volvo Ocean Race drew in 20 million viewers there'd be a lot better prizes too. These sailors dont do this for the prize, its their passion and their life.
Incredible seamanship. Not only rounding the Horn, but under race conditions.
Was fortunate to experience sailing the latest VOR on transat crossing West to East. Very exciting and extreme, but probably the worst boat (comfort-wise) to be on a longer trip. Cannot avoid being on deck, as there's no autopilot and boat's design requires at least 3-4 guys on deck at any time to have proper control of it. Changing or hoisting sails requires even more guys on deck. While on deck, you have no protection from water and wind - it's like an upscale version of a laser dinghy, so you absolutely want the best clothing there is while in North Atlantic. After you return from you shift, all soaked and cold, you find yourself in a non-heated, super-moist cabin, have some tea and food, and get into likewise moist sleeping bag. And then after some sleep the routine restarts.
I can see what your saying from the footage. Absolute bastard of a boat. We used to call the Sydney Hobart the washing machine race. I'll never refer to it by that again after what you said and what I've seen. Yes,just a 70ft Laser. Mentally and physically demanding to the extreme. Well done to you my Friend.
Sounds amazing
We did it twice, me (solo) and my two self built boats March 02 1999 and February 04 2019. Amazing Experience!
What design are your boats?
Really, "amaising experience" ?
It makes one appreciate those who did that in wooden ships, no radio or GPS, East to West instead of with the wind and sea.
YEA BOYS! that takes much mental stamina to endure those conditions for the length of time you are sailing. must be fun for 30 min. or so but you guys are tough! great lessons to us all!
Cape Horn National Park, Chile - The most beautiful country in terms of nature. Easter Island and ALMA observatory as well are part of this country. Land of volcanos, glaciers, deserts and geysers.
Forests too!
Mad respect for these Guys!
Thats gotta be brutal!!
Like, love, awsome. My old man was in the1st whitbread round the world he was an expert. You are all the beastlike best!
What is it they used to say? "Wooden boats sailed by iron men?" I'm not sure what these boats are made of, but these are iron men for sure!
0:38 I think I might enjoy this for a few minutes (provided I didn't get washed overboard), but to do it for weeks at race intensity is nothing short of incredible!
Be made of Carbon Fibre.
Those guys are FANATICS about sailing!! I'll just set home in my soft and warm recliner and watch the vids on my computer screen, if that's OK!
:-)
Exactly how I feel!
@Urbeee These days they wear dry suits and immersion suits. So they stay dry and can maintain body temperature if they go over the side. When I did it we had neither. Our waterproofs were excellent but a little water could creep in. If anyone went over the side, they had a very short time when they would stay conscious. 15 minutes tops. The water temp below 50º South averaged about 3ºC.
I did it in bermuda shorts and flip flops.
Great video. Music was not needed
Imagine being aloft 100 ft up on a schooner the deck in the sails with it pitching.....
These guys really know how to combine superb sailing skills with the high technology available for these type of events. No doubt all these descendants from vikings have the DNA for sailing the high seas.
These have got to be the bravest men i have ever seen.
Thank you from Moscow.
God bless you Magnus❤
Looks like more fun than the 635 miles between Newport and Bermuda and a bit colder.....
Cabo Horn é Hard core, punk visceral essa Vibe e para poucos...
@abcwzx I've searched high and low and cannot find it. I'm alright jack as I've kept a copy. I'm sure there would be many yachties who would love to buy a copy.
*scary!* amazing those boats can handle that, the forces must be incredible.
You've got to love it. 👍🍻🇨🇦
Brilliant footage - sailing a submarine must be real fun for real boys!
I bet some treasure ships went down in that area. In all seriousness, it’s sad so many have likely lost their lives in that area.
I love the ocean, but screw that. That is terrifying.
So you rounded Cape Horn eastbound? That's nice. Now try do it westbound in winter...
Supreme Flagship yeah westbound I think is way worse
Mmmm have u done it westbound on a performance sailboat?
Wtf , why would you belittle this achievement...sound a dick tbf ..sorry
30+ knots for hours....that's wild
Balls of steel.
Oh, the best! Rounding Cape Horn ...
Sorry I'm confused did Erickson headed north before navigating to CapeHorn and Erickson 3or4 crossed first .cape horn. Help me out . Regardless all competitors and sail vessals unbelievably . Loved the on board footage.Thankyou
This is amazing. I wish to do the same.. But first will be Atlantic Ocean as a crew
WTF? This is insanity.
Any one who knows where to buy this documentary..?? I really want to get my hands on it..!
Wow, that's some properly wet sailing!
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damn those boats move!
Awesome.
Its the greatest ride you'll ever ride, that said you jut can't get off !!
Unless you get kicked off my Mother Nature
Why do we have music instead of the real sound? Disappointed 👎
FUCK THAT!!! I would rather try to be a Navy Seal.
"balls-out" racing!
Are submarines or sailboats?
Good stuff, but the Square Rigged Coal Ships went the hard way round, often with a cargo of coal I guess you'd know what that means!
I'll go below deck for a nap, guy's.
Can i have a Plexiglas cabin back here ?
I just keep thinking about the poor guy who gets swept overboard, not in a million years would they be able to be rescued.
Fantastic !! Fargo N.D.
What a ride, rush packed adventure
Brutal sailing conditions.
No picture of the Cape? A lot of gear failuers. Flooded decks.
Those Vikings like a challenge
I know these boats are built to be light but this kind of exposure could be avoided with a small engineered pilot cockpit
Vendée Globe guys do it singlehandedly
I like it there're is a club „horn" in poland I going in this club I m saling in optimist you can more videos in horn?
!!!!!!!! Super
Awesome
Imagine doing this in a wooden ship with no weather information .
A whole lot of water. I think I saw a boat in all that.
I love adventure
It would be fun for the first 30 minutes then after that. Well only the toughest would know.
heroism.
There's people out there that actually want to do this?
It must be a freezing water... Are you in dry, or are you totaly wet? I would be ill in five minutes and death in few days. What is the trick? ...perfect clothes?
Did it in speedos on a ringo.
Craziest people on earth !!!!
sick
Surely they could have designed a dog house for the crew?
Oh, my holy shit! No ! I'd better stay in a bed at home....
I’d like to do that... for maybe 1 minute
badass
Just curious, Tiger Woods makes a few million winning a golf game. Same for other sports. These sailors that actually risk there lives to win get what, a gold monohaul cup with a free year mooring ball at any locations?
Its because of audience. What draws the most audience, draws in the sponsors. Sponsors and audience brings in money. Its capitalism 101. Nobody gets anything because they "deserve" it. There is no divine justice. Only supply and demand.
If Volvo Ocean Race drew in 20 million viewers there'd be a lot better prizes too. These sailors dont do this for the prize, its their passion and their life.
Been there, done that, got the Tshirt
video ? :-)
I would expect to lose 3 men per race
Been there twice. Drinking coco and rum sitting on deck...of a cruise ship!
When men were men. Times lost forever.
a boat engine manufacturer
sponsor a sailing boat competition.
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Would be alot better with out the daft drum beat,,,,,, it makes it own drama.
BBc Nitwits.
have to spoil it
Cape horn is female - right (like the wife)?
submarine sailing
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Looks uncomfortable.
4:54 sailboat disadvantage - smoke , drink alcool
Cowboys
Doesn’t look like fun, damn miserable.
sissies sailors watch the last cap-horners
Is that supposed to be fun? What nonsense.
That does not look fun.
No need for the stupid drumming.
Like, love, awsome. My old man was in the1st whitbread round the world he was an expert. You are all the beastlike best!