Alluring Arctic Sailing

April 01, 2018 Sailing YouTubers

Alluring Arctic Sailing
  • Joined: April 01, 2018
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Juho and Sohvi living aboard, sailing and skiing somewhere cold, and contributing to research projects, including climate change on the glaciers.

The Crew

Juho Karhu and Sohvi a Finnish couple bought a rare solidly build aluminum boat Garcia Nouanni 43 for $57,000 and refitted it to sail the Arctic regions - Alaska and then via Northwest Passage to the Greenland.

The couple enjoys sailing, kitesurfing, and skiing in various cold places and contributing when they can to voluntary research projects, including climate change on the glaciers and persistent organic pollutants and their spreading in the Arctic. All of this is in very cold places.

Juho has published many videos about sailing and skiing in fantastic Norwegian nature. One of the videos is a review of the best diesel heaters for boats, which he got a use during wintering aboard in Norway.

In Previous Episodes with Jiho and Sohvi

Juho was looking for an aluminum boat for a long time since boat with aluminum hulls thrives best in cold areas. A purchase was made in the Netherlands, but SV Sylvia ended with a lot of technical problems and the boat was sold.

Then Juho took over as skipper of an aluminum boat - SV Artika that had been abandoned in Tromsø by a French sailor. It was an expedition boat with many special technical solutions. The sailboat was restored by Juho and he sailed to Iceland together with Sohvi. Several of the videos describe repairs since they also had a lot of technical trouble this time. This included rebuilding the rudder and stopping the water leakage along the rudder shaft. In one of the episodes from Iceland, they have engine trouble and have to call for help. This, however, has not stopped the Finnish couple from boats with high maintenance needs, and they have bought a Garcia Nouanni 43 in California.

Juho and Sohvi have made an impressive effort over the course of four months. The couple has posted YouTube videos during the renovation of a Garcia Nouanni 43. The videos give an interesting insight into a boat that has been left on land for 15 years and how to manage such a restoration project to manage such a restoration project.

  • 2018: Sailing & skiing in Finland & Norway
  • 2019: Sailed to Svalbard and back, where we skied some new lines. In Svalbard participated Gdansk Technical University's Sval-POPs project, collecting snow samples for the research of persistent organic pollutants and their spreading in the Arctic.
  • 2019 summer: Collecting glacier imagery for Norway’s glacier atlas a free hydrology data source used by scientists for example to track the effects of climate change on the glaciers. Kitesurfing & sailing.
  • 2020/2021 Winter: Second winter sailing & skiing in Norway
  • 2021 Summer: Sold s/y Sylvia, moved to Arktika
  • 2021 Summer: Sailed Arktika from Norway to Iceland with Sohvi
  • 2022 Spring: Bought a Garcia Nouanni 43, refit in CA, USA

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Latest from Alluring Arctic Sailing

Videos

Surviving a Snow Storm at Anchor. (Sailing Alaska)
Surviving a Snow Storm at Anchor. (Sailing Alaska)

Surviving a Snow Storm at Anchor.

Getting into Trouble in REAL Gale Force Winds
Getting into Trouble in REAL Gale Force Winds

We did make it to Alaska! Southeast Alaska at least ;) And I got fired and will now be making these videos full-time (check the end of the video).

CRAZY STRONG WILLIWAW WINDS! (Sailing to Alaska in Winter)
CRAZY STRONG WILLIWAW WINDS! (Sailing to Alaska in Winter)

This time we're going through the Grenville Channel and experience some pretty hefty katabatic winds. Then some snow and docking in the dark in Prince Rupert.

The BEST Sailing in the World? On Our EXPEDITION VESSEL
The BEST Sailing in the World? On Our EXPEDITION VESSEL

Sailing the Inside Passage to Alaska!

Living without a shower (on a sailboat) is AMAZING
Living without a shower (on a sailboat) is AMAZING

Yes we wash ourselves regularly and yes I do wash my hair!

Don't Hit the Trees Honey. Sailing to ALASKA.
Don't Hit the Trees Honey. Sailing to ALASKA.

We're sailing the Inside Passage to Alaska in winter, this time rounding Cape Caution and finding a few snug anchorages!

Storm Warning
Storm Warning

We're continuing in the Inside Passage to Alaska, this time it's the infamous Johnstone Strait... in winter of course!

Sailing 1200 nm to Alaska, in the MIDDLE OF THE WINTER
Sailing 1200 nm to Alaska, in the MIDDLE OF THE WINTER

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! 😉

Newest Starlink, MASSIVE Design FAIL (don't buy?)
Newest Starlink, MASSIVE Design FAIL (don't buy?)

In the video I reference to a website/video that had instructions on how to drill out and replace the connector of the dish. Starlink customer service.

Deep Winter Living on a Sailboat  - SNOW STORM!
Deep Winter Living on a Sailboat - SNOW STORM!

This one was nice and peaceful I think, now we're starting to get away from the bigger towns and into the ACTUAL good stuff!

Reversing our boat into a tight harbour
Reversing our boat into a tight harbour

I prefer to back into unknown harbours if possible! At least then I know I can always get out if needed...

FREE HEAT for Our Boat! NO Extra Running Costs!
FREE HEAT for Our Boat! NO Extra Running Costs!

Installing and testing car heater to work with diesel engine on aluminium sailboat sailing north.

We Sailed into Canada With Prohibited Goods..
We Sailed into Canada With Prohibited Goods..

Sailing to Canadian waters. Passing the Vancouver Island. Pacific northwest sailing. Big logs in the water.

Crossing the World's Most Dangerous River Bar
Crossing the World's Most Dangerous River Bar

Crossing the World's Most Dangerous Columbia River Bar. Sailing towards north.

Our FIRST SAIL, 700 nm out into Pacific Ocean!
Our FIRST SAIL, 700 nm out into Pacific Ocean!

First sailing with the new boat towards the north. 5 days, 700 nm sailing Pacific Ocean.

Paid $57,000, 5 months later valued at $225,000!
Paid $57,000, 5 months later valued at $225,000!

Last video of the big refit series!

Abandoned Aluminum Sailboat Total Transformation! Month 3
Abandoned Aluminum Sailboat Total Transformation! Month 3

We've spent way too much money on this refit!

The Best & Most Reliable Fuel System for our Boat
The Best & Most Reliable Fuel System for our Boat

Here's a fairly technical video on the diesel day tank system that we're installing! A nice system that I'm fond of.

The Mast Disaster (GIANT Boat Refit)
The Mast Disaster (GIANT Boat Refit)

The Mast Disaster (GIANT Boat Refit)

NO MORE HOLES In Our Boat - Eliminating ALL Through-Hulls
NO MORE HOLES In Our Boat - Eliminating ALL Through-Hulls

NO MORE HOLES In Our Boat - Eliminating ALL Through-Hulls

Grinding Away ROTTEN Interior. Our HUGE Boat Refit
Grinding Away ROTTEN Interior. Our HUGE Boat Refit

So yes we did find a bit of rotten plywood and fiberglass, but the important question is, is the hull underneath OK?

The MASSIVE Refit Begins - Boat Abandoned for 15 Years
The MASSIVE Refit Begins - Boat Abandoned for 15 Years

We begin the refit with THE most satisfying boat work ever.

We Paid $57,000 For This Rare Boatyard Find, Are We Dumb?
We Paid $57,000 For This Rare Boatyard Find, Are We Dumb?

This is our new boat. A great boatyard find or not? You decide!

WATCH THIS Before Buying Sailing Clothes!
WATCH THIS Before Buying Sailing Clothes!

This time we delve into sailing clothes... This is one of my most requested videos and after a few years up in the north I hope I have something useful to share.

Living The BEST Life, On a Crazy Boat in the Cold
Living The BEST Life, On a Crazy Boat in the Cold

We sail to Westfjords for some SKIING and reveal a bit about our next (own) boat! We finally found a suitable boat, and it's going to be great!

We Are Slowly Sinking & This Is The Only Fix
We Are Slowly Sinking & This Is The Only Fix

You know that feeling when the boat is slowly sinking?

Uh, oh.. Winter Aboard a Boat in Iceland 😬 (Daily Routines)
Uh, oh.. Winter Aboard a Boat in Iceland 😬 (Daily Routines)

Here's some stuff that we're often up to when the boat is stuck in the harbour.

We live in this BEAST of a boat! Interior Tour
We live in this BEAST of a boat! Interior Tour

The boat tour is finally here! This is the interior tour of Arktika. Welcome aboard!

Our Home & an Arctic Expedition MONSTER | BOAT TOUR
Our Home & an Arctic Expedition MONSTER | BOAT TOUR

Deck tour of Arktika! It's getting wintery here!

#shorts How to get off the boat...
#shorts How to get off the boat...

this is the obstacle course we're currently experiencing!

This is exactly how much MONEY I make as SAILING Youtuber
This is exactly how much MONEY I make as SAILING Youtuber

I felt like I owe it to my viewers and patrons to tell a little bit about how much money is coming in with your help. So here it is.

Surviving the Winter Living on a Boat | Snow Storm Prep
Surviving the Winter Living on a Boat | Snow Storm Prep

This week we had one of the winter storms blow by, high winds and plenty of snow!

Sailing under NORTHERN LIGHTS. Screw the Bahamas!
Sailing under NORTHERN LIGHTS. Screw the Bahamas!

Hey all! We're now sailing the northern coast of Iceland, enjoying the winter ❄️⛵️!

#shorts Happy New Year, fireworks right at the boat!
#shorts Happy New Year, fireworks right at the boat!

Thanks for all your support in 2021, let's continue in 2022! :)

Violent blizzard on a boat - our first real winter storm
Violent blizzard on a boat - our first real winter storm

It's getting frosty aboard Arktika! We get to experience the first real winter storm in Iceland...

Sailed to Iceland, found hot springs
Sailed to Iceland, found hot springs

After arriving in Iceland we quickly get acquainted with some of the things that this country is famous for... hot springs and high winds ;)

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