On the folly of "Greening the Sahara" We Can Not Solve Hunger With Food, Anymore Than We Can Solve Homelessness By Building More Breeding Bins ( housing ) you know where they get all their cattle feed, don't you ??? they used their heroin to DECIMATE TWO FEET OF AMERICAN TOPSOIL TO NEAR DESERT, JUST IN THE LAST 50 YEARS !!! freakin "do gooder" heroin addicts are out of their freakin minds. do they know that those "unmentionables" actually think our attempts to divert addicts onto safe, clean, regulated prescriptions was an act of war !!! They Do Not Seem To Understand People Wanting To Protect Their Vital Resources !!! And That's Because, When They Have Food, They Breed Faster Than The Food Grows !!! Until They Run Out, Then, They Withhold Nutrients From Their Own Starving Children That They Have The Energy To Make More, And Or Eat Each Other. In Fact: The Anthropological Definition Of Cannibal Is Synonymous With "Ni_g_rs Who Live On Small Islands" because they don't have the decades long cycles of feast and famine that they did, prior to Raping Our Entire World Of It Vital Resources, on the african continent.
That's what makes you so great - you also show the things that others like to keep quiet or try to make into a fantastic story. You are honest, authentic, straight - a real Viking!!!
I ran Heavy Equipment on roads for 35 years. Many broken things and damage. If you aren't doing things then nothing breaks. I have learned one major thing from breaking things. They always happen when you are in a hurry. Always. The mind can only be pushed so hard. When it is pushed way past the norm you miss things. It's OK to push but there is a risk reward line. And the older we get it's even more important to be more cautious.
When you posted on FB that you'd grounded Tessie, as a fellow sailor it made me feel sick. Its the one thing that we all fear and seeing the damage that was done made it worse. I'm so pleased that Tessie was jumped on so quickly by the yard and made good to bring her back to full health so you can continue your adventures together. Fair winds my friend.
The selden track systems are great. The workshop that repaired your damage did an amazing job in such a short time, those new cabin sole's look beautiful. Great eposide.
Really good video Erik. I think you were really lucky running aground. An old sailor once advised me to get one of those small kitchen clockwork timers, set it to 15 minutes and put it in your pocket while sailing at night. We are all human and the person who has never made a mistake has never made anything or been anywhere. So Tessie and you have benefitted from this experience. Good luck with your passage to Greenland, I hope you make it this time. 😊👍
Thank you for your honesty, it takes a strong character to admit when one makes a mistake where others can learn from. Keep making them videos as they are great.
Happy you got this repaired. The insurance company were very good to not write it off as so many are quick to do these days. I lost a boat in 2019 in Croatia after the buoy failed during a macroburst. There was very little to indicate any sort of weather event and when you actually use your boat, these are the risks you run. The boat (and 4 others) was pushed into a breakwater, the rocks pierced the steel hull and she took on water. The boat was written off immediately and we never replaced it. Very glad this wasn't the case for you!
Glad you and the boat are ok. You always seem so calm in stressful situation. Tesse is a strong boat and glad your insurers helped you out as the Chanel wouldn’t be the same without her. The seldon runners look a god send.
Wondering why the insurance company did not write off even with 20% contribution. Is she worth nearly that much? My wild guess was 15k for a months work to repair and I was miles off.
Erik, another beautiful video, although a bittersweet one. I appreciate the work you do to photograph and edit the videos so artfully. As to the grounding, that was a bad one, and you got lucky with the insurance company. I did a doublehanded circumnavigation twenty years ago and we also were sometimes tired, e.g., when things were rough for 2 or 3 days and we got no sleep. We dealt with it by wearing a kitchen timer on a lanyard around our neck and if you feel yourself getting drowsy, you set it for, say, 15 minutes, which is good enough on a passage to have a look around. When you are closer in, set it for a shorter period if you need to for a waypoint. It's amazing how much this will revive you. Worst case scenario is what you experienced, which got pricey, but at least you weren't hurt and the boat was repairable. 😊
So glad Tessie is fixed can’t imagine the relief and stress you have been through. Good luck with Greenland can’t wait to see the attempt. 4th time lucky 🤜🤜👍👍
Man its really a testament to the builders quality, there certainly are many production boats that would not make it. I'm happy you got to keep your boat!!! As well I'm happy it was in the end just material damage.
SO glad you saved her Eric. You have been looking after each other for a long time now & sharing achievements & difficulties alike. Fantastic Norwegian workmanship to get her so shipshape again. I hope you have many thousands of miles to look forward together.
Eric, you and your Tessie continue to amaze me. Extremely sorry for your grounding but we should learn from our mistakes, right? We should never push ourselves to meet deadlines on any sailboat! We should find a way to nap-rest or have another person capable of handling along with us. You've completed the best repair possible to your beautiful boat and added so many electronics to aid you in the best navigation ,radar, and cameras possible to protect and record your wonderful adventures. I am looking forward to continuing your adventures with you. May God bless and protect you. FWCS ⛵️⛵️
Your honesty in showing what really happens, even to ultra experienced sailors like yourself, I find validating to my perceived inadequacies as a sailor. We try our best to avoid trouble, but after all we are human and make mistakes.
Hi Erik I always enjoy sharing your extreme sailing experiences and I believe you push the limits too far at times but clearly enjoy the challenges that adverse weather throws in your path. You’re undoubtedly a very talented sailor, but I wonder sometimes that you take too many risks. Thanks for sharing, your videos are always thrilling to watch.
Most sailors wouldn't show a mistake. These things can happen, especially when crew is exhausted, this is a great learning experience. If someone of your caliber can make a mistake, it can happen to anyone. The lesson is to stay in port if you are really tired. Where your headed will still be there in the morning.
The only thing that can be said about running aground is that accidents never happen to those who never do anything. I personally prefer boats with long keel, because here in Finland the waters are not in good order, there are rocks everywhere and I like to sail everywhere and anchor in natural harbors. When driving on a stone, the rattling is really quite loud and when you wake up from sleep, everything sounds even louder than normal.
Appreciate your openness to documenting your mistakes. Maybe you should mention your insurance company, sounds like they deserve some recognition. Keep it up.
What can we learn about insurance coverage from your experience? What would you have us be aware of when purchasing a policy and what was learned when contacting the company and discussing the repair and claim? Great attitude after a traumatic event!
thx for reporting and being frankly transparent about the incedent, repairs and costs. I wish you allwas to have hand's width of water under the keel for the future.😉. And I'm extra appreciating the demonstration of new main sail hoisting components.
I repaired a Sun Fast 37 with the same kind of damage, it took me a long time, I can understand the final cost if done professionally and the insurers considering writing off. My costs weren't too high but a summer in a boatyard instead of sailing. She looks better than before so a good result.
We ran aground in Cherbourg last October, took a little longer to complete the repairs but we can almost get her back into the water. I still feel the moment of sailing on the stones throughout my body. Good thing you were back on the sea so soon!
really good you have the guts to show that even seasoned vikings can make misstakes ! Really good repair job , she will be a tank now =) Love your videos , you know there will be something exciting , gorgeous or interesting to see when you post one ! Safe Winds Erik !
So great to watch!!! Love the cold, love the water, love your boat! Super to follow your exploits. Sailing is all about experiencing. So good to see you saved your good boat and now back at it!!!
Great video! This makes you different from other sailing channels. You show all the aspects of sailing ⛵️ which sometimes includes accidents. Glad you were able to bring Tessy back in shape. I can‘t wait to see the Shetland video. And good luck with your 4th attempt. we met in Rejkjavik during your third attempt. I am the guy with the German Aluminum boat 😊👍⛵️
Erik thank you for sharing this mishap many sailors would have skipped this part,you certainly have loads of integrity glad you got everything fixed look forward to watching more of your adventures.Ian Inverness
I'm so pleased that Tessie has not been scrapped. It also shows that a well built & robust (British) boat is a s tough as nails !! Looking forward to more adventures Eric !!
Could happen to any of us - sorry it happened to you! Thanks for sharing the misadventure - we all need to be reminded of the potential consequences on a regular basis to help us avoid as many as possible. Glad you and your boat are back on the water!
Been there tryed that. Missed a channel marker and crashed my brand new Scanner 36 on my trip home after buying it. It hurts deaply into a sailors hart, and some of that hurt never go away. I am wery sory for you.. but very glad it is only mee doing expemsive mistakes. Thanks Eric, this was a good episode :-)
I’m so glad everything worked out so that Tessie stayed, it just wouldn’t be the same for you or any of us out here! Mainly, glad you were able to get things done so fast & back in the water, because that’s where you feel yourself….Take Care ! 🍀
Wow, nasty grounding, glad they were able to salvage the hull. Per the Seldon mast track, you can modify the sail bag to just be taller in the front. I have the same setup and holds up well over time.
Good resilience shown displayed here Eric! Never give up or be too quick to abandon ship! Listen to your body, hove too and rest/ recover delay the trip if necessary, the stakes are too high solo or short handed. Great video as usual ! Fair winds.
Way to go, Erik. We all make mistakes, but only a true professional knows how to correct them. I’m so happy you boat has been repaired. I have had similar experiences and lived to tell about them. Take care of your health and you will keep on sailing into glory. Can’t wait to see your next Greenland attempt.
my son was there sailing this fall , he is from Canada at sea so far over 3.5 years thanks for sharing your adventures and knowledge, would be nice if you have meant
Oh man! Crazy! So sorry to see the damage but very good to see all the fantastic improvements and Tessie looking better than ever! Happy sailing and thank you for the beautiful NBJS pennant! Dean/Colorado. US
Erik, this was an inspiring and memorable sea story. I am glad that your mishap was not so great that you lost everything. You did some quick thinking and assessments of your situation and saved the boat. This really reminds us that rest is oh so important and every opportunity to catnap and making time to rest fully should be taken. The improvements that were made to the running rigging and standing rigging are impressive. The Selden system should be used on all boats that raise and lower their sails if self-furling ones are not available. If you could raise & lower and reef the sails from the safety of the cockpit it is all the better. Good luck on your passage to Greenland.
I too fell asleep once. Beautiful day, sunny, 15 or so knots of wind under full sail. Dozed off but woke up a boat length from the rocks! Never tacked so fast in my life! Glad to hear the insurance company did what they are supposed to do and you're back in business, better than before. Stay safe.
Hi Erik, and thank you for this video, honest and interesting. I grounded my Bavaria in a similar situation. So I know about the feeling and costs. Keep up the good work and stay safe!
Wow wee! What an episode 😮 I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that story not being weeks long which it obviously was for you. That must have been such a shock to the system I’m glad you got it all sorted out.
Thanks for a great video Erik. Your honesty and level detail is very much appreciated. I'm very impressed by the mainsail track and especially the Raymarine display. If you race and do sail trimming, that sort of display would be incredible. Especially where the instruments are back on a helm position near the transom.
Hi Eric As you have a shallow bilge I would suggest sealing the bottom and sides of your new wood decks with either varnish or epoxy so the wood cant swell when it stays in some moisture. Cheers Brett
Don't be too hard on your self. When someone is sailing like u do, it can happen, it shouldn't but it happens. Glad to hear you and tessy are ok-ish. Stay strong friend💪
glad you are both ok (now), tiredness is a killer and most do not appreciate it until too late, I am thankful that it was drilled into me as a teenage sailor, don't wait to get tired, take short naps, start when NOT tired and keep doing it, can keep you "topped up", every 15~20 min, wake up: check nav, systems, motors, sails, other craft, AIS etc, takes a few min, then snooze again for remainder of next 15min. This way you can keep functioning for days & do a few hours awake at any time day or night if required (wind / sails / traffic / navigation etc) and not be absolutely exhausted. Have sailed many 1000's of miles alone, I set at least 2 timers, "leapfrogging" each other, ie one for 15 min, one for 30min, then when the first does off, reset it for 30 and check the other is still running. So if miss one or foul up setting one you get the next. Sounds hard, but if stick to routine over 24 hrs then can keep going ... a bit groggy but ok. stay safe & happy sailing
Agree. A lot of older sailors and boaters get in trouble due to falling asleep behind the wheel as it get harder to pull all nighters the older you get.
That sleeping schedule has to really mess up your sleeping cycles. You are actually never getting REM sleep. I am not criticizing you by the way. I guess that's part of sailing.
@@ppapdddar6159 yep definitely agree, but better than forcing to stay awake until exhaustion takes over and then you simply can't continue. And only when on longer trips with less people onboard to take shifts.
Love your channel Erik, you remind me of the Vikings in the movie 13th warrior, laughing in heavy seas in the face of terror. Takes balls to admit mistakes and we all make them. Tessie is a beast she'll be right mate. Great stuff.
Wish you good luck with the updated boat. And “ min. one hand-wide water under your keel” !!!. Send best regards to Haugesund und and Stavanger-area, Charly/Germany
that was a massive impact. thanks for showing this as there are only 2 types of people: the ones that runs aground, and the ones who lie about it. You showing this brings awareness to everyone specially the ones who lie, primarily to themselves, when it comes to the extension of damages caused by "simply" running a boat aground.
Tessie really is a tough nut to crack! The sound of it must be haunting you still. Well, after it happened, it goes to prove how strong and reliable your floating princess is, and to see her properly maintained and improved with fancy Seldén rigging and Raymarine electronics made my day. Vi ses senere!
Perhaps consider adding forward scanning sonar. A great feature and has alarm that can be set … may have prevented your collision. Best of luck on the next try for Greenland
An expensive few weeks, but you've handled it all in your usual calm manner. Great to see that Tessie wasn't written-off by your insurer. The Seldon track slider system looks like a great upgrade.
It append, as you already said "... giving up is not an option, never...". We have to know that mistakes may are possible. But you are really great. Gooo Erik goooo.
The attachment points that you have are with an old selden design. They are known to crack, and it is really difficult to inspect them. You should update seldens' newer design on those. They are better with thicker material. I had the same problem in my old boat. The ones that were cut in half were most likely with some cracks before your incident with the rock.
Lost site of you for 10 months it's good to be following you again. So ya went bump in the night! Not good. Did you get hurt? The very best to you. Look forward to your North Sea adventures.
Glad you and the boat weren't lost. Your track got me thinking .if that course correction happened and then the pilot disengaged, you might have hit that bridge and that would most likely be unrecoverable. Must have been a terrible feeling as I know you care for your boat greatly. Fair winds. And hopefully some great trips
Wow that must be scary the moment you ran aground. But great to see that it all came together again even stronger then before!!! Stay safe and awake 😊. Enjoy Thailand
So sorry that Tessie ran aground. So glad the decision was made to save her as she is a classic and so much a part of you. Fingers crossed you reach Greenland this year Erik!👋
always great to watch your videos, I like the content and also the style ;) sorry we missed each other in the northern areas we both sailed in the last years - wish you all the best for the future - Gerald SV Doucema
Wow ! It seems your Old Tessie has hit the Fountain of Youth in the shallow waters of Norway ! I love a lot your sailing videos, but it's always nice to see you working on this beautiful Contessa and discover her bones and flesh. The tremendous amount of wires she keeps in her intimate parts makes me crazy. Well Done Erik, Your videos are a great source of inspiration !! Hope to cross your path one of those days. Big thanks for sharing your adventures !! 💨⛵
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On the folly of "Greening the Sahara"
We Can Not Solve Hunger With Food, Anymore Than We Can Solve Homelessness By Building More Breeding Bins ( housing )
you know where they get all their cattle feed, don't you ???
they used their heroin to DECIMATE TWO FEET OF AMERICAN TOPSOIL TO NEAR DESERT, JUST IN THE LAST 50 YEARS !!!
freakin "do gooder" heroin addicts are out of their freakin minds.
do they know that those "unmentionables" actually think our attempts to divert addicts onto safe, clean, regulated prescriptions was an act of war !!!
They Do Not Seem To Understand People Wanting To Protect Their Vital Resources !!!
And That's Because, When They Have Food, They Breed Faster Than The Food Grows !!!
Until They Run Out,
Then, They Withhold Nutrients From Their Own Starving Children That They Have The Energy To Make More, And Or Eat Each Other.
In Fact:
The Anthropological Definition Of Cannibal Is Synonymous With "Ni_g_rs Who Live On Small Islands"
because they don't have the decades long cycles of feast and famine that they did, prior to Raping Our Entire World Of It Vital Resources, on the african continent.
@Thoth_al_Khem IDIOT.....LOLOLOL.....WHY ded he ran aground? And you have done the same thing 2-to-times? IDIOT.....LOLOL
What you do when rain at evening freezes at night and blocks the slide, how you reef the sails then?
That's what makes you so great - you also show the things that others like to keep quiet or try to make into a fantastic story. You are honest, authentic, straight - a real Viking!!!
It's in the name!
I have NEVER touched something all the years I navigate 🤥🤥🤥
I even have the record …in the harbour of our friend i managed to run into the arc bridge with my mast( and its not a tall one)😝
@@guidouytterhaegen My congratulations and continued accident-free trips!!!
My same thoughts put very eloquently, thanks.
There are two kinds of captains: Those who have run aground, and those who are lying they didn't
I ran Heavy Equipment on roads for 35 years. Many broken things and damage. If you aren't doing things then nothing breaks. I have learned one major thing from breaking things. They always happen when you are in a hurry. Always. The mind can only be pushed so hard. When it is pushed way past the norm you miss things. It's OK to push but there is a risk reward line. And the older we get it's even more important to be more cautious.
The strength of Tessie is testament to Jeremy Rogers (1937-2022) and the many people who worked at Contessa, Lymington, England.
You just proved yourself that Tessy is family member. Only for them we don't count money, but do whatever needs to get back on track. ❤
When you posted on FB that you'd grounded Tessie, as a fellow sailor it made me feel sick. Its the one thing that we all fear and seeing the damage that was done made it worse. I'm so pleased that Tessie was jumped on so quickly by the yard and made good to bring her back to full health so you can continue your adventures together. Fair winds my friend.
The selden track systems are great. The workshop that repaired your damage did an amazing job in such a short time, those new cabin sole's look beautiful. Great eposide.
Really good video Erik. I think you were really lucky running aground. An old sailor once advised me to get one of those small kitchen clockwork timers, set it to 15 minutes and put it in your pocket while sailing at night. We are all human and the person who has never made a mistake has never made anything or been anywhere. So Tessie and you have benefitted from this experience. Good luck with your passage to Greenland, I hope you make it this time. 😊👍
Old shipping solution was to hold heavy wrench in hand standing always, if you fall asleep wrench hits the floor and wake you!
Happy to see Tessie back in shape!!!
Thank you Erik for sharing your adventures with us.
Thank you for your honesty, it takes a strong character to admit when one makes a mistake where others can learn from. Keep making them videos as they are great.
Happy you got this repaired. The insurance company were very good to not write it off as so many are quick to do these days. I lost a boat in 2019 in Croatia after the buoy failed during a macroburst. There was very little to indicate any sort of weather event and when you actually use your boat, these are the risks you run. The boat (and 4 others) was pushed into a breakwater, the rocks pierced the steel hull and she took on water. The boat was written off immediately and we never replaced it. Very glad this wasn't the case for you!
The work they did in that fast time looks amazing. Well done to the Stavanger team
Hard lessons are even harder to share. Thank you Erik. Glad you & Tessie are doing well.
This would be a 20 part series on other channels. I appreciate the simple, easy viewing and straight talking. Refreshing
Fully agree !
Exactly. No bullshit just boat stuff.
Glad you and the boat are ok. You always seem so calm in stressful situation. Tesse is a strong boat and glad your insurers helped you out as the Chanel wouldn’t be the same without her. The seldon runners look a god send.
Wondering why the insurance company did not write off even with 20% contribution. Is she worth nearly that much? My wild guess was 15k for a months work to repair and I was miles off.
Erik, another beautiful video, although a bittersweet one. I appreciate the work you do to photograph and edit the videos so artfully.
As to the grounding, that was a bad one, and you got lucky with the insurance company. I did a doublehanded circumnavigation twenty years ago and we also were sometimes tired, e.g., when things were rough for 2 or 3 days and we got no sleep. We dealt with it by wearing a kitchen timer on a lanyard around our neck and if you feel yourself getting drowsy, you set it for, say, 15 minutes, which is good enough on a passage to have a look around. When you are closer in, set it for a shorter period if you need to for a waypoint. It's amazing how much this will revive you. Worst case scenario is what you experienced, which got pricey, but at least you weren't hurt and the boat was repairable. 😊
So glad Tessie is fixed can’t imagine the relief and stress you have been through. Good luck with Greenland can’t wait to see the attempt. 4th time lucky 🤜🤜👍👍
Man its really a testament to the builders quality, there certainly are many production boats that would not make it. I'm happy you got to keep your boat!!! As well I'm happy it was in the end just material damage.
SO glad you saved her Eric. You have been looking after each other for a long time now & sharing achievements & difficulties alike. Fantastic Norwegian workmanship to get her so shipshape again. I hope you have many thousands of miles to look forward together.
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That was an expensive nap brother. Thank goodness you and Tesse are ok now.
At least it didn't cost his life.
Now you are ’the other kind of sailor’, who no longer have to wonder when they ground the boat. :) It’s done, so you can relax.
There are only 2 types of Sailors, those who run aground and those who lie.
What hapens when it has rained and freezes at night? What you do when ice blocks the slides to reef the sails?
Congrats on your recovery. Glad to see you and Tessie are back stronger than ever.
Appreciate your transparency in taking responsibility for the grounding. Schedule is your worst enemy.
Eric, you and your Tessie continue to amaze me. Extremely sorry for your grounding but we should learn from our mistakes, right? We should never push ourselves to meet deadlines on any sailboat! We should find a way to nap-rest or have another person capable of handling along with us. You've completed the best repair possible to your beautiful boat and added so many electronics to aid you in the best navigation ,radar, and cameras possible to protect and record your wonderful adventures. I am looking forward to continuing your adventures with you. May God bless and protect you. FWCS ⛵️⛵️
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So so glad you could keep her. There are only two types of sailors:
- those who have grounded, and
- those who haven’t grounded, yet!
Thanks!
Glad you and the boat are OK. The workmanship of the repairs looked outstanding. The new system on the mast looks very well done.
Your honesty in showing what really happens, even to ultra experienced sailors like yourself, I find validating to my perceived inadequacies as a sailor. We try our best to avoid trouble, but after all we are human and make mistakes.
Hi Erik
I always enjoy sharing your extreme sailing experiences and I believe you push the limits too far at times but clearly enjoy the challenges that adverse weather throws in your path. You’re undoubtedly a very talented sailor, but I wonder sometimes that you take too many risks. Thanks for sharing, your videos are always thrilling to watch.
Most sailors wouldn't show a mistake. These things can happen, especially when crew is exhausted, this is a great learning experience. If someone of your caliber can make a mistake, it can happen to anyone. The lesson is to stay in port if you are really tired. Where your headed will still be there in the morning.
The only thing that can be said about running aground is that accidents never happen to those who never do anything. I personally prefer boats with long keel, because here in Finland the waters are not in good order, there are rocks everywhere and I like to sail everywhere and anchor in natural harbors. When driving on a stone, the rattling is really quite loud and when you wake up from sleep, everything sounds even louder than normal.
Appreciate your openness to documenting your mistakes. Maybe you should mention your insurance company, sounds like they deserve some recognition. Keep it up.
video mentions he ended paying 20% of the damages.
@@romeowhiskey1146 - that is pretty much always the way - a "hit like that" more often than not with a yacht of that age makes it a write off.
Glad you were able to make the insurance work for you - it's always a stressful situation trying to convince them to see things your way.
Glad you were able to keep the old girl afloat. The yard seemed like they did great work
They sure did a good solid job on this🙏
What can we learn about insurance coverage from your experience? What would you have us be aware of when purchasing a policy and what was learned when contacting the company and discussing the repair and claim? Great attitude after a traumatic event!
mishaps can be a blessing..you do not know how strong it is, until it is challenged. Glad all is well, and even better.
What a great episode, Erik! And what a difference that new sole makes, it looks so good!
thx for reporting and being frankly transparent about the incedent, repairs and costs. I wish you allwas to have hand's width of water under the keel for the future.😉. And I'm extra appreciating the demonstration of new main sail hoisting components.
I repaired a Sun Fast 37 with the same kind of damage, it took me a long time, I can understand the final cost if done professionally and the insurers considering writing off. My costs weren't too high but a summer in a boatyard instead of sailing. She looks better than before so a good result.
We ran aground in Cherbourg last October, took a little longer to complete the repairs but we can almost get her back into the water. I still feel the moment of sailing on the stones throughout my body. Good thing you were back on the sea so soon!
really good you have the guts to show that even seasoned vikings can make misstakes ! Really good repair job , she will be a tank now =) Love your videos , you know there will be something exciting , gorgeous or interesting to see when you post one ! Safe Winds Erik !
Thanks for your honesty Erik. That sort of stuff could happens to any of us. I’ll use your misfortune as a reminder for myself.
So great to watch!!! Love the cold, love the water, love your boat! Super to follow your exploits. Sailing is all about experiencing. So good to see you saved your good boat and now back at it!!!
Great video! This makes you different from other sailing channels. You show all the aspects of sailing ⛵️ which sometimes includes accidents. Glad you were able to bring Tessy back in shape. I can‘t wait to see the Shetland video. And good luck with your 4th attempt. we met in Rejkjavik during your third attempt. I am the guy with the German Aluminum boat 😊👍⛵️
Erik thank you for sharing this mishap many sailors would have skipped this part,you certainly have loads of integrity glad you got everything fixed look forward to watching more of your adventures.Ian Inverness
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I'm so pleased that Tessie has not been scrapped. It also shows that a well built & robust (British) boat is a s tough as nails !! Looking forward to more adventures Eric !!
Could happen to any of us - sorry it happened to you! Thanks for sharing the misadventure - we all need to be reminded of the potential consequences on a regular basis to help us avoid as many as possible. Glad you and your boat are back on the water!
Been there tryed that. Missed a channel marker and crashed my brand new Scanner 36 on my trip home after buying it. It hurts deaply into a sailors hart, and some of that hurt never go away. I am wery sory for you.. but very glad it is only mee doing expemsive mistakes. Thanks Eric, this was a good episode :-)
I feel you brother!🙌
Incredible response from your insurer and the shipyard, they seem refreshingly professional. You must be relieved this is behind you.
I’m so glad everything worked out so that Tessie stayed, it just wouldn’t be the same for you or any of us out here! Mainly, glad you were able to get things done so fast & back in the water, because that’s where you feel yourself….Take Care ! 🍀
Wow, nasty grounding, glad they were able to salvage the hull. Per the Seldon mast track, you can modify the sail bag to just be taller in the front. I have the same setup and holds up well over time.
Man glad you had a "minor" incident... Don't need to lose you. Looking forward to the next trip!
Good resilience shown displayed here Eric! Never give up or be too quick to abandon ship! Listen to your body, hove too and rest/ recover delay the trip if necessary, the stakes are too high solo or short handed. Great video as usual ! Fair winds.
Very pleased to read that you were not hurt and Tessie survived too.
Thanks for a very interesting video.
Way to go, Erik. We all make mistakes, but only a true professional knows how to correct them. I’m so happy you boat has been repaired. I have had similar experiences and lived to tell about them. Take care of your health and you will keep on sailing into glory. Can’t wait to see your next Greenland attempt.
my son was there sailing this fall , he is from Canada at sea so far over 3.5 years thanks for sharing your adventures and knowledge, would be nice if you have meant
Oh man! Crazy! So sorry to see the damage but very good to see all the fantastic improvements and Tessie looking better than ever! Happy sailing and thank you for the beautiful NBJS pennant!
Dean/Colorado. US
Erik, this was an inspiring and memorable sea story. I am glad that your mishap was not so great that you lost everything. You did some quick thinking and assessments of your situation and saved the boat. This really reminds us that rest is oh so important and every opportunity to catnap and making time to rest fully should be taken.
The improvements that were made to the running rigging and standing rigging are impressive. The Selden system should be used on all boats that raise and lower their sails if self-furling ones are not available. If you could raise & lower and reef the sails from the safety of the cockpit it is all the better.
Good luck on your passage to Greenland.
I too fell asleep once.
Beautiful day, sunny, 15 or so knots of wind under full sail.
Dozed off but woke up a boat length from the rocks! Never tacked so fast in my life!
Glad to hear the insurance company did what they are supposed to do and you're back in business, better than before.
Stay safe.
Very interesting, the extent of damage beyond the keel. Thanks for sharing. Glad were able to repair it.
Herregud vilket faktiskt arbete de har gjort, skönt att det löste sig för dig och Tessie
I really liked this story of your mast refitting, accident and subsequent repairs. I look forward to more from you.
Nothing but good wishes Eric , very glad you came out of that scrape and all is well
Hi Erik, and thank you for this video, honest and interesting. I grounded my Bavaria in a similar situation. So I know about the feeling and costs. Keep up the good work and stay safe!
What an experience. But you and Tessie came through it together and now Tessie is better than ever ! Fair winds to you both for your next trip.
Wow wee! What an episode 😮 I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that story not being weeks long which it obviously was for you. That must have been such a shock to the system I’m glad you got it all sorted out.
Glad to see you on board again on Tessy, man, and I'm sure we all wish you new beautiful crossings and Greenland at last !! NBJS !!!✊
Thanks for a great video Erik. Your honesty and level detail is very much appreciated. I'm very impressed by the mainsail track and especially the Raymarine display. If you race and do sail trimming, that sort of display would be incredible. Especially where the instruments are back on a helm position near the transom.
Hi Eric
As you have a shallow bilge I would suggest sealing the bottom and sides of your new wood decks with either varnish or epoxy so the wood cant swell when it stays in some moisture.
Cheers
Brett
from Egypt with love and respect Erik wish you good luck in the next adventure
Your tenacity and optimism is an inspiration. Good going.
You're the man.The toughest cooky on earth is one who sails alone on the Northern seas. Respect sailor.🙏👍
Don't be too hard on your self. When someone is sailing like u do, it can happen, it shouldn't but it happens. Glad to hear you and tessy are ok-ish. Stay strong friend💪
I'm glad you got through it with minimal damage.
glad you are both ok (now), tiredness is a killer and most do not appreciate it until too late, I am thankful that it was drilled into me as a teenage sailor, don't wait to get tired, take short naps, start when NOT tired and keep doing it, can keep you "topped up", every 15~20 min, wake up: check nav, systems, motors, sails, other craft, AIS etc, takes a few min, then snooze again for remainder of next 15min. This way you can keep functioning for days & do a few hours awake at any time day or night if required (wind / sails / traffic / navigation etc) and not be absolutely exhausted. Have sailed many 1000's of miles alone, I set at least 2 timers, "leapfrogging" each other, ie one for 15 min, one for 30min, then when the first does off, reset it for 30 and check the other is still running. So if miss one or foul up setting one you get the next. Sounds hard, but if stick to routine over 24 hrs then can keep going ... a bit groggy but ok. stay safe & happy sailing
Agree. A lot of older sailors and boaters get in trouble due to falling asleep behind the wheel as it get harder to pull all nighters the older you get.
That sleeping schedule has to really mess up your sleeping cycles. You are actually never getting REM sleep.
I am not criticizing you by the way. I guess that's part of sailing.
@@ppapdddar6159 yep definitely agree, but better than forcing to stay awake until exhaustion takes over and then you simply can't continue. And only when on longer trips with less people onboard to take shifts.
Wow, you have a great attitude! Well done for dealing with "the incident" so well. We wish you well.
Love your channel Erik, you remind me of the Vikings in the movie 13th warrior, laughing in heavy seas in the face of terror. Takes balls to admit mistakes and we all make them. Tessie is a beast she'll be right mate. Great stuff.
Wish you good luck with the updated boat. And “ min. one hand-wide water under your keel” !!!.
Send best regards to Haugesund und and Stavanger-area, Charly/Germany
that was a massive impact.
thanks for showing this as there are only 2 types of people: the ones that runs aground, and the ones who lie about it.
You showing this brings awareness to everyone specially the ones who lie, primarily to themselves, when it comes to the extension of damages caused by "simply" running a boat aground.
Tessie really is a tough nut to crack! The sound of it must be haunting you still. Well, after it happened, it goes to prove how strong and reliable your floating princess is, and to see her properly maintained and improved with fancy Seldén rigging and Raymarine electronics made my day.
Vi ses senere!
Perhaps consider adding forward scanning sonar. A great feature and has alarm that can be set … may have prevented your collision. Best of luck on the next try for Greenland
An expensive few weeks, but you've handled it all in your usual calm manner. Great to see that Tessie wasn't written-off by your insurer. The Seldon track slider system looks like a great upgrade.
It append, as you already said "... giving up is not an option, never...". We have to know that mistakes may are possible. But you are really great. Gooo Erik goooo.
The attachment points that you have are with an old selden design. They are known to crack, and it is really difficult to inspect them. You should update seldens' newer design on those. They are better with thicker material. I had the same problem in my old boat. The ones that were cut in half were most likely with some cracks before your incident with the rock.
Lost site of you for 10 months it's good to be following you again. So ya went bump in the night! Not good. Did you get hurt? The very best to you. Look forward to your North Sea adventures.
Glad you and the boat weren't lost. Your track got me thinking .if that course correction happened and then the pilot disengaged, you might have hit that bridge and that would most likely be unrecoverable. Must have been a terrible feeling as I know you care for your boat greatly. Fair winds. And hopefully some great trips
Wow that must be scary the moment you ran aground. But great to see that it all came together again even stronger then before!!!
Stay safe and awake 😊.
Enjoy Thailand
So sorry that Tessie ran aground. So glad the decision was made to save her as she is a classic and so much a part of you. Fingers crossed you reach Greenland this year Erik!👋
😮 thanks for allowing us to share your lessons learned.
Sorry to hear Tessie ran aground. Glad you are safe and sound.
Track slider is a need . I installed on my boat years ago. No Moore problem to Hoist or take down headsail.
always great to watch your videos, I like the content and also the style ;) sorry we missed each other in the northern areas we both sailed in the last years - wish you all the best for the future - Gerald SV Doucema
Thanks for your honesty and your humility in sharing what happened here.
Glad to see Tessie back as good as new, WOW, you've had some real adventures lately !
I finally made it to Greenland last summer, my fifth attempt !
Great episode! I think the lead keel saved Tessie. What a relief that all is well again. Good luck with Greenland!
Awesome marina there, good to get the things serviced
Wow ! It seems your Old Tessie has hit the Fountain of Youth in the shallow waters of Norway ! I love a lot your sailing videos, but it's always nice to see you working on this beautiful Contessa and discover her bones and flesh. The tremendous amount of wires she keeps in her intimate parts makes me crazy. Well Done Erik, Your videos are a great source of inspiration !! Hope to cross your path one of those days. Big thanks for sharing your adventures !! 💨⛵
Happy to see Tessie is up and running again. 😊