Preparing for Greenland pt. 2 - Safety Equipment

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  • @TheRealSasquatch
    @TheRealSasquatch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If you are using the waterproof barrel as your grab bag, consider getting a handful of cheap single cell LED torches - if you turn one on and place it inside the barrel it can act as a great hands free source of illumination inside the life raft and can also be floated externally as a location beacon.

  • @Upi_inu
    @Upi_inu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your a reminder why Vikings are faint familiar to the heart and souls to Inuit. Perfect for navigating. Inuit Ukiutatumi will be there to greet you with warmth hospitable welcome.

  • @Robin-wr8mv
    @Robin-wr8mv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Erik, in Dutch we have a saying: ‘At the plumber’s, the tap is leaking’. A safety instructor with such an old liferaft would be a good example 😄. The fact that you’re so open on your own mistakes however is the big plus of your videos. It invites the viewer to be open to himself as well when it comes to the risks of offshore sailing and the mitigating measures he should take. Many thanks! Looking forward to the footage of your new adventures!

    • @Stryke607
      @Stryke607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      the german equivalent of that is "the shoemaker is the one wearing the worst shoes" :D

    • @ludekchovanec2835
      @ludekchovanec2835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Stryke607 In Czech we say "Farrier´s mare walks barefoot" ...

    • @cowpoke02
      @cowpoke02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that be my luck ... boats sinking . pop life raft get in and it's leaking .. did farming .... anything can and will happen and at the worse possible time ...

    • @dhache1195
      @dhache1195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Stryke607 In french ''Les cordonniers sont toujours les plus mal chaussés'' ;-)

    • @jbuckley2546
      @jbuckley2546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      British - A builders house is never finished....

  • @paulcollins9397
    @paulcollins9397 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    A small, hand-operated, survival type watermaker, and fishing hook & line.
    Fishing line has many uses!

  • @deepeddysf
    @deepeddysf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Impressed that the old zodiac still inflated! Thanks for being so open about what you do, where you’ve made mistakes and how you are preparing for this epic journey. You’re one of a kind Erik.

  • @منلميكنمولاهعليآفأنالشيطانمولا

    I love adventure, I am from Iraq Greetings to you and all your followers❤️🇮🇶

  • @ArcticSeaCamel
    @ArcticSeaCamel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Good video.
    I have to tell you a story of real event. One fellow I know had a fire on their sailboat while sailing single handed in the British Channel. After the moment he discovered the fire he had no time to do anything but press the distress, cut the life raft free from the deck and jump to the sea with it.
    There he watched the boat burn and sink. Help came within an hour but boat was lost.
    So I think fire is the worst thing you can have in your boat. Especially in fiberglass one. And in those cases all the equipment must be available very fast!
    I wish you all the best for your journeys! Got the t-shirt for Christmas! It’s awesome!

    • @birdinthebush
      @birdinthebush 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most boats go down, not because of water, but because of fire. Good electrics and care in the galley my sailor friends!

  • @_skuz
    @_skuz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    "Having a beer in your liferaft is nice"
    "Oh and bring the first aid kit of course!"

  • @911lineman911
    @911lineman911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I knew I found the right channel .. Viking solo Sailor of the northern seas and packs a can of beer in rescue gear. Outstanding sir !!

  • @ecoworrier
    @ecoworrier 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    [Drops sharp knife] ... [Gets hole in raft] 🤣
    I know it wasn't the knife but only after rewinding the video...
    Thanks Erik the Viking!

    • @tobias2694
      @tobias2694 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What was it ?

    • @ecoworrier
      @ecoworrier 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tobias2694 just an old raft I guess which started leaking.

  • @charleshurbier6189
    @charleshurbier6189 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are still the best Norvegian Tourism Minister ever. I think no sailor can resist to your beautiful vidéos and uncommon adventures ? I hope one day to have a boat prepared to visit Norway... Keep the spirit, change nothing and "merde" (good luck in french slang) for your Greenland trip in July...
    Vous êtes le meilleur ministre du tourisme de Norvègien à ce jour. Je pense qu'aucun navigateur ne peux resister à la beauté de vos vidéos, de la Norvège et de vos aventures hors du commun. J'espère avoir un jour un bateau équipé pour visiter la Norvège... Ne changer rien et "merde" pour votre "Longue Route" de cet été !

  • @traceypolsinello9723
    @traceypolsinello9723 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I dont exactly know how you just showed up on my utube but love your work! You need to go on National Geographic. Boy this is way better than the cable television! 4 sure!

  • @philpark8059
    @philpark8059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Possibly one of the best channels on TH-cam.. no bullish!t just straight talk very rare nowadays

  • @Foxtrottangoabc
    @Foxtrottangoabc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    From my humble camping experience, for liferaft perhaps add fast energy moral boost of fruit boiled sweets and a Mars or snickers bar, even maybe those hand body warmer packs that heat up when opened , great vid 👍🙂

    • @philgray1023
      @philgray1023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good idea about the hand warmer packs! Our raft has these so called survival food bars. Tastes like a cross between a candle and lard. My dogs love them. We also put in some space blankets, glow sticks and flint and steel, for the desert island scenario.

  • @supremeflagship8965
    @supremeflagship8965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    He has returned!

  • @JackoJ15
    @JackoJ15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know your m.o is to make videos with "no bullshit just sailing", but i must admit I thoroughly enjoyed your change in tone at the start of this video, your "bullshit" is incredibly interesting to hear about, mate!

  • @dragonfly8080808
    @dragonfly8080808 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Most informative episode, very factual and well presented. I enjoyed hearing about your maritime background and the important work you do now, making the sea a safer place for you pupils. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to tour adventures to Greenland.

  • @solar7310
    @solar7310 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best sailing channel on the Tube. This Viking has huge balls. Half expected to see him take an axe into the raft just in case he washes up on some strange land and has to battle his way to safety.

  • @karma_apples
    @karma_apples 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a beautiful route to greenland. i just stumbled upon your channel. you had me at "im just here to relieve you from snorkeling in the bahamas videos."

  • @insolentstickleback3266
    @insolentstickleback3266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Been anticipating new content for many moon cycles! Nice to see you again Erik!

  • @thewatchman6074
    @thewatchman6074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That oblong circle looks like the foundations of a viking longhouse. I've seen something similar in the Orkneys.

    • @philgray1023
      @philgray1023 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vikings invented cricket no doubt.

  • @cessrcd
    @cessrcd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good to see you Erik🙏

  • @birdinthebush
    @birdinthebush 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Eric. Better a safe smuck than an unsafe one! All the equipment we buy and hope we never need. Luckily I'm a warm weather sailor but ever so good to revise safety procedures and seek help when and if help is needed. You are looking good! Best wishes.

  • @derekvanderbyl4
    @derekvanderbyl4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brilliant! You hear so much about safety equipment and what you do in emergencies but never actually see how a life raft deploys or whats in it. Great video. Thanks

  • @AndrewTubbiolo
    @AndrewTubbiolo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, you are the right man to cross the Atlantic!

  • @TheGala6
    @TheGala6 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Настоящий Викинг,потомок Эрика Рыжего и суровая северная красота!Удачи!

  • @suzannekathro4958
    @suzannekathro4958 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great video breaking it all down. So informative.
    Erik - anchored in the middle of nowhere, filming. “I feel like a schmuck!”
    Great sense of humor too.

  • @AndyUK-Corrival
    @AndyUK-Corrival 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one Erik. Seen some real horror stories with life rafts and have spoken to survivors of the ‘79 Fastnet as well as lost a good sailing buddy, Glyn Charles, in the Sydney Hobart of ‘98. You can’t be too careful out there. Andy UK

  • @Fizzlefuse
    @Fizzlefuse 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everytime I watch your videos it makes me think of ancient mariners sailing the seas without any of the fancy equipment we have today. As impressive as sailing seems right now (and it does look very impressive and adventurous), the people back then had balls of steel.
    Anyway, this new adventure seems like it's going to be a lot of fun. Good luck with all of it and I'll look forward to your next video!

  • @rgunning1920
    @rgunning1920 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job explaining all of the emergency equipment.

  • @timgelder4263
    @timgelder4263 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's so hard to imagine going through this in ice cold heavy seas and a fast sinking boat. Fair winds to you!

  • @thomasrowan5951
    @thomasrowan5951 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful part of the world by that channel.

  • @SamFischer201
    @SamFischer201 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really need to visit Norway soon. Man... what a beautiful landscape...😎

  • @Skiamakhos
    @Skiamakhos 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this channel better than any other sailing channel. Your kind of sailing is a world away from the kind of sailing other channels do!

  • @davidnoon9779
    @davidnoon9779 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @dersuuzala5986
    @dersuuzala5986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We're same age.
    When I was in my mother's womb I was asking god "let it be Norway!". When the day finally arrived I opened my eyes and I was in the Mİddle-East!
    I am not feeling grateful for that! At least internet is discovered by humans and I can follow your adventures Erik!
    Fair winds!

  • @AllenDrewesBuilds
    @AllenDrewesBuilds 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are an amazing traveler via water. you conquer what most people fear. You have shown the beauty of the places I've never seen and wish to go to. Your professional video is purely outstanding. Thank you!

  • @billzemon8628
    @billzemon8628 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Erik, thank you for sharing details about your work and background. You aren't just some crazy thrill seeker who is risking your life on the open ocean. You are a specialist in safety and survival and thus every blue water sailor out here can benefit from your expertise. You are giving the rest of us a standard of safety that will no doubt save lives. Looking forward to your trip to Greenland. Thanks for the excellent video quality.

  • @PeterJCimino
    @PeterJCimino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Truly you are one of my favorite TH-camr as you make me always feel that I am on the boat with you! Well done my friend!! Happy New Year!!!

  • @robertorzech2466
    @robertorzech2466 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been waiting for your return my brother ! Greenland will be epic .Fair winds.

  • @vg.kretoff3125
    @vg.kretoff3125 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey guy!!! How cool are you !!! I am watching you with pleasure !!! Big greetings from Russia !!!

  • @andrekuhner3767
    @andrekuhner3767 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Erik, thank you so much for this informative video. I have be sailing near the coast for 8 years and never saw a crash course in rescue equipment like this. All the best to you and for your awesome Trip. Best regards André

  • @MiQBohlin
    @MiQBohlin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aye m8! Very nice to see a bit about your background and profession. And very cute to realize that NBJS's hard core man can be a bit shy and don't want to be seen when doing security check. I think this was a lot of useful information. Important to update security stuff. Keep it up! Looking forward to next episode.

  • @trangenusa
    @trangenusa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Erik, you are a TRUE Viking descendant, plus your other videos also, not just this one

  • @simergr
    @simergr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Sir, thank you for putting all this effort to film and share all this knowledge you have as a professional mariner and rescuer with us. Your videos are very educational for people like me, a newbie in sailing.Keep up the good work and take care of your self because the environment you sail no matter how beautiful, it really wants to kill you on every chance. Greetings from the warm Med and Greece.

  • @oreilly1237878
    @oreilly1237878 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    God speed ,Andreaa.Your sailing trips are second to none for seamanship and very interesting.

  • @marcwouters6059
    @marcwouters6059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome cool survival video Erik !!!

  • @rolandkrupitza9746
    @rolandkrupitza9746 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great vid Eric, someone that has the guts to show how it really goes, shows what profession you have.

  • @tonybaloney8987
    @tonybaloney8987 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You must have mentioned what you do for a living before but I missed that video. Now it all makes sense how you can make these exciting and difficult trips. You are one tough man! Bless you for being a ResQ expert.

  • @jimscherl2307
    @jimscherl2307 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make the most amazing videos! Thank you for all the hours of entertainment! Be careful, and be well! ✌️

  • @Ross-gf4fv
    @Ross-gf4fv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your past working life history with us. Awesome videos safe journey to Greenland.

  • @TheSonicfrog
    @TheSonicfrog 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    And all along I thought a Viking survival suit was a leather jerkin covered by chain mail ... seriously though you have a fantastic channel much enjoyed by myself, a 17' O'Day DS1 sailor. Even though I'm only sailing on lakes I've taken your safety considerations seriously and have outfitted my DS1 accordingly, including a wire rope cutter and an air horn with a bugle as backup!

  • @Jayinseason
    @Jayinseason 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You seem very relaxed. The break agrees with you. Thanks for sharing, should have guessed you are a safety officer, you are very thorough.

  • @GaryBickley
    @GaryBickley 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vlog Erik. The leaking air was a great reminder to not rely on your liferaft to be ok, get it checked , i will be . Really enjoyed hearing about your work experience , which relates very well to all your sailing experience and, gives me more confidence you will be ok this summer :))

  • @tomasbouda4419
    @tomasbouda4419 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The hissing air is sooooooo intense

  • @hearsephantom
    @hearsephantom 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    got to love the life saving beer!!!! Great Vidz Eric.

  • @intalik
    @intalik 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    priceless information! Thank you very much. You're doing the viewers a giant favor through your instruction. I have learned a lot.

  • @stubbornoldman
    @stubbornoldman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Erik for your exciting and fantastic cool videos.
    They really are as you say - NBJS!

  • @SpeedCrits
    @SpeedCrits 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Regards from Chile. Sailing is one of the most beautiful things in life and very challenging, especially for the mind. Your videos are very inspiring and reminds me to my goodfather who was an english man who loves the sea as much as you. Thanks for the videos. And keep it strong.

  • @billfournier6114
    @billfournier6114 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, Erik! All sailors should practice these things, but few do. Thanks for sharing.

  • @guinneach
    @guinneach 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I could like this twice! It was nice to see a little of your background - and makes it a little more understandable why you enjoy doing this. We can’t always overcome what Mother Nature throws at us but we can make sure we are well prepared for most of her contingencies.

  • @klausjensen9150
    @klausjensen9150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy New Year Erik. I guess its always that feeling one gets when the afterthought gremlins come calling . It happened to me last year when i decided to use an older Zodiac cadet and after deployment and paddling it the floor let go . That became an incredible sea anchor . The chambers all held but the floor . wow. It turns out the glue didnt keep up with the age . Now i must mention the zodiac didnt see much use since early nineties and fabric looked like new but that doesnt matter if the glue wont hold it together . I fixed it with a glue called * final fix* , comes in a kit and includes new pvc stripes for reinforcement . Pain in the but (to stretch the floor tight enough from the outside and inside) , i will see again next year to see if it holds up to a force enough for 2 a dog and a 2 hp Suzuki .

  • @melee401
    @melee401 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    They say one should order a life raft that is rated to hold at least 2 MORE people than would be likely to use it. Another EXCELLENT video.

  • @goutvols103
    @goutvols103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    One of the more interesting items in this video was the hotdog in a can.

  • @therealpomme
    @therealpomme 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome back captain! like the story background!

  • @nicobrandhorst
    @nicobrandhorst 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see how it's works your liferaft , and take beer into it ..... i like! Greetings from Holland .

  • @graememcdonagh6243
    @graememcdonagh6243 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    As Always Erik you inspire us all do keep doing what we love and enjoy, keep them coming bud and be safe out there.

  • @Quick045
    @Quick045 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish you the best of luck my friend

  • @jamesa7506
    @jamesa7506 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Well done, sir! This video has been the most important and informative,for me, so far. How long does it take you to properly abandon ship? 2,3,5,10 minutes? That was a LONG checklist you've shown. Your experience is invaluable, sir, to you and others. Far be it for me to critique you or give advice, but one thing I would say is to make sure you ALWAYS sheath your knife after use! Not saying that caused the leak in your raft but it's all I kept thinking of while hearing that dreaded hissing. Again, well done and thank you. May God keep you.

  • @DarlnDar
    @DarlnDar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Exceptional Safety Instructional!! You're living my dream!! Cheer's Erik & glad to see you back!! See you January 24th!! ***Fair Winds & Following Seas Cap***

  • @Hardtimes330
    @Hardtimes330 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beer in the survival kit. You sir, are a hero

  • @MrAli171
    @MrAli171 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Be careful Eric I worked on a deep sea trawlers fishing of Iceland and Greenland its a very tough environment, but with your experience and safety knowledge is admirable I wish you good luck and calm seas

  • @hermes6587
    @hermes6587 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never can be too prepared and you have done it well. Peace, safe travels and more great adventures.

  • @cemozemek761
    @cemozemek761 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You must be on the way now, wish you good luck and safe sailing ..

  • @ryanmartin8557
    @ryanmartin8557 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can be 100% sure of only one thing if you have to abandon ship.....Nothing will go as planned. From the Minute you realize the moment has come,... It will be all improvising from that point forward. But you Sir, Will be 100% fine. Looking forward to the Greenland trip!

  • @uribinnun1045
    @uribinnun1045 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Erik, You are amazing and as a sailor I take a lot of inspiration from you.
    Proteins such as meat take a lot of water from the body to digest them. I think that it is safer to take into the life raft food which is more carbs and less proteins. This way your body needs fewer water and you increase your chances of survival!
    Love you from Israel💪

  • @kamilluboch8928
    @kamilluboch8928 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think it was perfect conditions to test your patching skills. Well controlled environment it could be much more difficult to patch the whole in the middle of hell. Obviously I don't wish it to anybody. Great video as always. Thanks you for shearing your time, experience and knowledge!

  • @lightexpeditions6187
    @lightexpeditions6187 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing your prior work as a sailor and current work as a safety instructor.
    Given how hard you are pushing the envelope as a solo sailor, I am very glad you have this experience.
    Really enjoyed the video, nice to see your raft actually inflating after all those years ;-)

  • @pedrosobral9554
    @pedrosobral9554 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you Erik. Will be following this trip from Lisbon.

  • @reeceover
    @reeceover 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Erik, your a bloody legend! Keep up the NO fat g-string ass, NO palm trees and sunny beaches bullshit! JUST SAILING! love your work mate!

  • @PittwaterMowingAustralia
    @PittwaterMowingAustralia 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tips for everyone sailing here Thanks for sharing Erik

  • @SuperLaplander
    @SuperLaplander 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Erik, and fair winds always!

  • @grimgr
    @grimgr 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always excellent videos and huge respect for your philosophy NBJS!!! you are right to test equipments, but if you have a big problem you will have wind, see and your own boat versus you. I think all yours experiences in thoses rough sees give you possibility’s to manage situation with skill and mental. Stephane from France

  • @maximuscassius3121
    @maximuscassius3121 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude I am addicted to your adventures

  • @syfynnsailing
    @syfynnsailing 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I've watched the video completely again. Wow! You`r also a good filmmaker.

  • @karterjohn1402
    @karterjohn1402 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eric, what you do is really inspiring! Waking up true feelings. Thank you!

  • @dannettepeters1507
    @dannettepeters1507 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, Erik. Several incredibly interesting topics, beautifully filmed and, your narration is Signature! Not sure, that you might have missed your calling; but then, 75 thousand of us would miss our Viking sailor man! Looking very forward to the big adventure next year!!

  • @charlesadams8529
    @charlesadams8529 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Very informative.
    Looking forward to watching you your adventure to Greenland. 👍

  • @Aviewoftime
    @Aviewoftime 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    We really enjoy your awesome videos here in Dallas---- Great job.

  • @garyroberts3157
    @garyroberts3157 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Erick i ferry lot aircraft round the northern route yo need to be prepared its forgiving as we all now

  • @ramban321
    @ramban321 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome videos and the tech you are showing is top of the line. Keep on sailing

  • @madworld8716
    @madworld8716 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW you have a amazing life and job

  • @chack1965
    @chack1965 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see you again! Thanks for good job!

  • @Ilovelife1975
    @Ilovelife1975 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Erik, by watching your video there comes a moment that show us how to cut the wires.
    When i look very closely it looked like you touched the wire with your new tool by accident. Maybe it is good to look at your wire if averything is still allright. Maybe i was seeing it wrong but just want to name it. ;)

  • @twistedrace6885
    @twistedrace6885 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Erik,
    Thanks for sharing this safety seminar video , and I am so glad that you did not ever have to use that ...Failing ... single tube raft in a real situation , I can not help but think of that Sinking feeling one would have hearing that massive air leak...AND you might want a small hand held , salt to fresh water converter... From one Viking to another... Fair Winds and Safe Sea's
    Robert
    North Star

  • @peterfrommystic7890
    @peterfrommystic7890 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Erik, well done.

  • @paulsmith6553
    @paulsmith6553 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The scenery is wonderful! Maybe someday I can visit Norway. Looking forward to your next video.

  • @erikkastermans272
    @erikkastermans272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Again one AWESOME video. Happy New Year Erik. Greets from the Netherlands.

  • @svlaureliyah1663
    @svlaureliyah1663 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing job and country. Congrats Erik. Be safe.

  • @sailingtroublemaker
    @sailingtroublemaker 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just amazing a 20y torch still working...