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

We sail to friggin Iceland.. in WINTER!
We sail to friggin Iceland.. in WINTER!

Boat finally fixed. That was a pain... Sailing to Iceland now!

How to turn 1 week of boat work into 2 .5 months...
How to turn 1 week of boat work into 2 .5 months...

In the end, we disconnected the driveshafts and pulled the transmission(s) out a total of 5 times... Plus all the other stuff 🤣

Major rudder & hull modifications - stuck in the Faroes
Major rudder & hull modifications - stuck in the Faroes

Hey everyone! Sooo after our little mishap (previous video) we got a bit stuck in the Faroe Islands...

PAN-PAN-PAN, Torshavn radio - No maneuverability & no engine!
PAN-PAN-PAN, Torshavn radio - No maneuverability & no engine!

Short video of our emergency on water and a bit of discussion on what we did wrong & what we did right. In the end I feel very dumb indeed 😉

BOAT TOUR - Erik Aanderaa's solo sail MACHINE!
BOAT TOUR - Erik Aanderaa's solo sail MACHINE!

In this video, I check out Erik Aanderaa's sailboat Tessie, a Contessa 35. Erik is the author of the popular sailing channel No Bullshit Just Sailing.

Our FIRST Passage - from Norway to Faroe Islands!
Our FIRST Passage - from Norway to Faroe Islands!

This is our first passage together with just the two of us and also the first one on Arktika.

She moves aboard & sails up for the FIRST time
She moves aboard & sails up for the FIRST time

We hoist the sails for the first time & Sohvi moves aboard Arktika! Next up: Sailing to Faroe Islands & Iceland.

Our BIG launch day (after 3 years on land)! Now to Iceland! | ep.30
Our BIG launch day (after 3 years on land)! Now to Iceland! | ep.30

First time we launch Arktika. Next up: Trying to get to Faroes & Iceland.

First look at our new, absolute MONSTER of a boat!
First look at our new, absolute MONSTER of a boat!

Going to Arktika for the first time ever. Remember to subscribe if you want to follow the journey 🙂

Solo Camping in the FRIGID Finnish Arctic | 6 nights, -24°C | ep.28
Solo Camping in the FRIGID Finnish Arctic | 6 nights, -24°C | ep.28

Last winter I got the chance to do something I've planned for a long time, a week long solo expedition in Northern Finland.

Shorthanded Spinnaker Cruising
Shorthanded Spinnaker Cruising

This time we're sailing to some of the outermost tiny islands in the Norwegian archipelago!

Abandoned Lighthouses of Norway
Abandoned Lighthouses of Norway

This time we'll sail to three different places that all have been abandoned for one reason or another.

Sailing to Cloudberry (?) Paradise
Sailing to Cloudberry (?) Paradise

After two years of sailing very far up north, we now sail southbound across the Arctic Circle! We're now in Helgeland!

Girl Gone Fishing - Arctic Cod in Norway
Girl Gone Fishing - Arctic Cod in Norway

We eat a lot of fish on board s/y Sylvia and here's a few tips that make catching fish really easy.

Crossing the world's worst ocean whirlpool but she's just napping [ep23]
Crossing the world's worst ocean whirlpool but she's just napping [ep23]

We cross the Moskstraumen on our way from the inner to the outer Lofoten Islands. It's a complex system of tidal currents and whirlpools - "The Maelstrom".

Stopped by a Baby Orca
Stopped by a Baby Orca

This time I'm first sailing solo to Vesterålen, where Sohvi, Kuutti and Viiri join me for the passage to Lofoten islands. We're greeted by an orca calf.

Climbed & skied this thing! - Solo sailing & skiing the island of Senja [ep21]
Climbed & skied this thing! - Solo sailing & skiing the island of Senja [ep21]

Hello everyone and thank you for watching! This time we're sailing & skiing on the island of Senja.

Sailing solo to Senja, Norway. [ep20]
Sailing solo to Senja, Norway. [ep20]

Sailing solo to Senja, Norway.

Found HUGE whale bones & a sh*t ton of trash 😭 - Sailing Alluring Arctic [ep19]
Found HUGE whale bones & a sh*t ton of trash 😭 - Sailing Alluring Arctic [ep19]

In the video, I state that most of the trash found in northern Norway is of local and regional origin. The data and reports provided by SALT also support this.

24 hours where the sun never sets - Sailing Alluring Arctic [ep18]
24 hours where the sun never sets - Sailing Alluring Arctic [ep18]

This is a story of the perfect day of solo sailing & skiing in Northern Norway! Hope you enjoy!

Liquor, trash talk & skiing - sailing Arctic Norway! [ep17]
Liquor, trash talk & skiing - sailing Arctic Norway! [ep17]

Sometimes when you sail in the north you just have to stop for a good old traditional Finnish drink and pick up some plastic trash from the beach.

Reindeer poop and Arctic swimming - Alluring Arctic sailing [ep16]
Reindeer poop and Arctic swimming - Alluring Arctic sailing [ep16]

We sail but end up seasick, lose a couple of fenders to a winter storm and spend some time dodging copious amounts of reindeer poop.

Sailing Arctic Norway - We got REINDEER, seals and a broken outboard... [ep15]
Sailing Arctic Norway - We got REINDEER, seals and a broken outboard... [ep15]

Sailing and (mostly) skiing north of the Arctic Circle. One of our typical days! (Except for the weather, which was better than usual).

Escaping a winter storm [ep14]
Escaping a winter storm [ep14]

This time we're setting off for some winter sailing (& skiing), but end up escaping a storm to a more suitable anchorage.

Using shore lines / shorefasts - How to moor your boat to the shore [ep13]
Using shore lines / shorefasts - How to moor your boat to the shore [ep13]

We moor our boat in small bays quite often, using shore lines. In this video, I talk about all the techniques and gear we use to tie to the shore!

Sailing to world's northernmost city - in WINTER! [ep12]
Sailing to world's northernmost city - in WINTER! [ep12]

We're sailing to Hammerfest, have some trouble with the genoa halyard, and experience a couple of big snowstorms. Also included sailing on snow (kite skiing)!

Winter snow storm, my boat damaged [ep11]
Winter snow storm, my boat damaged [ep11]

During a winter storm s/y Sylvia unfortunately got some damage under the waterline. Doing the repairs in freezing temperatures turned out to be a bit of a task.

When you decide to solo sail in winter [ep10]
When you decide to solo sail in winter [ep10]

Solo winter sailing ⛵❄. I get into sudden rough weather while sailing inside the fjords and encounter some humpbacks (huge!) & orcas up close.

When she comes to the boat [ep9]
When she comes to the boat [ep9]

We sail to a small fishing village, do some night navigation, anchor in a protected bay, and go for hikes. Sohvi comes to visit for a week of sailing.

Sailing to Svalbard across the Barents Sea - my first ocean passage [ep8]
Sailing to Svalbard across the Barents Sea - my first ocean passage [ep8]

We sail to Svalbard, a 4-day ocean crossing, dodging some drift ice and bad weather. My first real ocean sailing outside of the Baltic Sea.

Friendly beluga whale wanted to say hello & get petted [ep7]
Friendly beluga whale wanted to say hello & get petted [ep7]

While sailing along the coast of Norway we came across this curious beluga whale. You can also hear some underwater whale sounds in this video.

Why live aboard a sailboat above the Arctic Circle? [ep6]
Why live aboard a sailboat above the Arctic Circle? [ep6]

Join me in this episode as we go through the "new crew member" ritual on board s/y Sylvia (unblocking the heads) and tie to a pretty nice anchorage.

Heating your boat when it's actually cold - diesel heaters compared
Heating your boat when it's actually cold - diesel heaters compared

In this video, I'll go through the advantages and disadvantages of diesel boat heaters, and I'll try to give you tips for using them in the most efficient way.

Solo sailing. Winter. [ep5]
Solo sailing. Winter. [ep5]

Arctic sailing continued! Solo sailing in the wintertime. The winter weather in Norway might be a bit unstable, but I got used to sailing while it's snowing...

Sailing and... SKIING! Snow and sailboats do mix [ep4]
Sailing and... SKIING! Snow and sailboats do mix [ep4]

A few typical days of sailing and skiing in the spring. This video was shot far above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway.

FROZEN in the ice [ep3]
FROZEN in the ice [ep3]

Living aboard a boat and sailing through the winter can be a bit challenging, low pressure systems come in frequently and bring lots of snow and cold.

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