dear old mate,i grew up in poole harbor dorset ,learnt to sale in a mirror racing dingy,. now at 77 after sailing in australia .living as a land lubber in encounter bay, victor harbor. south australia, am so enjoying vicariously sailing with you, would so like to sail with you, BUT due to my foolishnes have STUFFED my back up. i did have 75 good years, now i just grow a few vegi and paint sea scapes to gloryify the CREATOR GOD.may HE keep you safe for your lovely lady.thank you for noBSonlyS.
Always nice to see someone from a country as beautiful as Norway appreciating my country of Scotland. Glad you enjoyed it Erik. And we've all made an ass of it in the locks at some point - part of the fun!
I feel so fortunate to be living during the same time as Eric to see so many beautiful places I would not likely see thanks to his adventurous spirit 🥂❤
1.7K+ subscriber LIKE, 10,827th tag-along view... let's go sailing with Erik. As a player of Irish Trad (pub tunes) music, I really appreciate the choice of instrumental music in this episode.
The Great Glen is spectacularly beautiful. I know many sailors enjoy cycling too so if you can't see it by boat I thoroughly recommend cycling it. A group of us did it a few years ago. We hired electric bikes and spent 5 days cycling from Fort William to Inverness. There is plenty of accommodation along the way and portage companies to move your luggage between stops. We also found the locals to be very considerate towards cyclists. One of the best holidays I've had away from sailing. Thank you for sharing Erik.
As I sit here and watch the world collapse your experiences provide solace and remind me that someday I may just have to walk out to my back yard get on my sailboat and go. Inverness is the birthplace of my ancestors .As always, thanks Eric
Wow man love your cinematography your trips and Adventures been following you for a year or two at least what I like most about you is your attitude and calm demeanor Elio's will carry you far
I feel like all the disease and sickness within my body gets sucked out by the intense beauty of the ocean and geography I am witnessing over your shoulder. To know that you're in tune with moon and its gravitational pull on the water is breathtaking, something a windsail sailor would know. Thank you for sharing
This has been on my bucket list for a long time, my grandfather used to love sailing around the west coast of Scotland and I long to follow in his footsteps. Another great video Erik, keep them coming!
Your offshore crossings can be impressive in terms of the savagery of the sea, but the landscapes along the lochs and the Caledonian Canal are stunning. Great videography !
Hi Erik. This was very special for me as you were in my homeland, 🏴 hence my surname. Also I’ve never been the the canals from one side to the other. Loved every second. Looking forward to the next passage 👌🏻
This time very educational... no idea Loch Ness was one Loch of many on the Caledonian Canal... Good work attempting to find Nessie on Tessie... Laff... Fair Winds...
Great episode and (as always) you can even see on a video just how much care you take on preventative maintenance. All your lines, sheets, halyards and everything else that is apparent on film looks new, polished, seaworthy and in good order. Nice work 👍
Watching this in bed in my family’s holiday home just south of Oban on New Year’s Day evening. I can sense in you the same joy that I experience when in my happy place. I was in Corpach in October on my motorcycle heading up to Arisaig and on to Malaig. We even watched a whale feeding on a mackerel shoal. Purest magic.
More spectacular drone footage - so appreciate getting to see all of this area's beauty. Thanks for capturing and sharing the adventure and this majestic scenery.
I say...THANK YOU! I'm a sailor in Boston, born of Scottish blood...loved my visits to eastern and northern Scotland...You're living my dream here sir!!! So VERY thankful for this wondrous video...thank you brother!!!! Thank you so very much!
the next time you plan to haul out for bottom paint, explore your Hydrophobic options. there are new Hydrophobic coatings on the market; which could have you sailing, when you would otherwise be motoring. ( and save you fuel, when you have to motor ) also good to fatigue yourself well enough, with surface preparation, that you opt to have it sprayed on, ( for a smoother finish )
The interview done by Juho at Alluring Arctic Sailing. You guys have become pro's at storytelling and photo/ video assembly. Subscribed and planing my next binging session.
Every season you post, you always make me want to buy a boat and start exploring. You do an amazing job portraying the story, events, and nature; the cinematography is beyond the next level.
So beautiful! Would love to sail through there someday. I have been all over Scotland by car but never by boat. I’m an American with a Scottish Mum. It would be incredible to see Scotland from this perspective. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Eric, I loved following your trip through the Calendonian Canal in my home country of Scotland. I did that trip in 2021 on hired boat with my family and it gave me the the sailing bug. So much so that I bought my first sailing yatch a year later. The greatest memory I have of that trip is as we were going through the Laggan Avenue my 20 year old son said. "I live in such a wonderfully f****** country". I though , job done. I'm also please to see that I was not the only one that went 90 degrees across the lock at Fort Augustus, makes me feel better that such an experienced sail such as your self can make mistakes too. Please keep making these videos as I for one will keep watching. Happy New Year, Lang may yer lum reek.
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dear old mate,i grew up in poole harbor dorset ,learnt to sale in a mirror racing dingy,. now at 77 after sailing in australia .living as a land lubber in encounter bay, victor harbor. south australia, am so enjoying vicariously sailing with you, would so like to sail with you, BUT due to my foolishnes have STUFFED my back up. i did have 75 good years, now i just grow a few vegi and paint sea scapes to gloryify the CREATOR GOD.may HE keep you safe for your lovely lady.thank you for noBSonlyS.
You're back at it! Loving this episode so far, very well produced!
i couldn't have said it better myself... so i didn't, and you got a thumbs up instead.
I agree it was superb ❤️
Absolutely brilliant videography. Love watching your adventures.
Always nice to see someone from a country as beautiful as Norway appreciating my country of Scotland. Glad you enjoyed it Erik. And we've all made an ass of it in the locks at some point - part of the fun!
I feel so fortunate to be living during the same time as Eric to see so many beautiful places I would not likely see thanks to his adventurous spirit 🥂❤
I hope Heaven is like Scotland.🎉
For me this has been your most enjoyable series so far - wonderful scenery and sailing!
Scotland is the most beautiful bar Norway :)
Your not just a fantastic sailor and engaging personality, you have become a very talented filmmaker. This was EXCELLENT 👏👍🙏
1.7K+ subscriber LIKE, 10,827th tag-along view... let's go sailing with Erik. As a player of Irish Trad (pub tunes) music, I really appreciate the choice of instrumental music in this episode.
Beautifully shot and edited as ever!
The Great Glen is spectacularly beautiful. I know many sailors enjoy cycling too so if you can't see it by boat I thoroughly recommend cycling it. A group of us did it a few years ago. We hired electric bikes and spent 5 days cycling from Fort William to Inverness. There is plenty of accommodation along the way and portage companies to move your luggage between stops. We also found the locals to be very considerate towards cyclists. One of the best holidays I've had away from sailing. Thank you for sharing Erik.
beautiful video, Im sure I saw Nessie just under your boat.
Did this on a family holiday when i was 12…. one of the best holidays i’ve ever had (60 now, & solo travelled the world).
This should be on Netflix. Top quality filmography- I am biased of course I am Scottish 😅
As I sit here and watch the world collapse your experiences provide solace and remind me that someday I may just have to walk out to my back yard get on my sailboat and go. Inverness is the birthplace of my ancestors .As always, thanks Eric
Wow! Happy New Year.
VERY much a bucket list item for me.
All the best for 2024 Erik!
I'm so glad you got to see our wounderful country. Scotland is such a beautiful place to visit, let alone sail it 😊
Thank you , looked like a good trip always wondered about that faultline , beautiful
Wow man love your cinematography your trips and Adventures been following you for a year or two at least what I like most about you is your attitude and calm demeanor Elio's will carry you far
All the BEST…2024 for you 🙏🙏🙏
Glad to see you relaxed again !
Just stunning for me to watch and causing me to dream
I feel like all the disease and sickness within my body gets sucked out by the intense beauty of the ocean and geography I am witnessing over your shoulder. To know that you're in tune with moon and its gravitational pull on the water is breathtaking, something a windsail sailor would know. Thank you for sharing
WOW! WOW! and WOW!!!👍 Unbelievable footage by the great 21st century Viking! SKAL!!!
love the wild mountain thyme tune.... reminds me of my old musician friend. Great song
You are one extraordinary cinematographer my friend, unfortunately talented
This has been on my bucket list for a long time, my grandfather used to love sailing around the west coast of Scotland and I long to follow in his footsteps. Another great video Erik, keep them coming!
Your offshore crossings can be impressive in terms of the savagery of the sea, but the landscapes along the lochs and the Caledonian Canal are stunning. Great videography !
Beautiful! Happy new year! 💛
Always enjoy!
BEAUTIFUL HOW YOU MADE THIS! lOVE WATCHING YOUR ADVENTURES.
Magic big man👍🏴.
Spectacular place. Have a great 2024.
Beautiful man . Thank you
Very good job. Have a great night and get some rest.
Hi Erik. This was very special for me as you were in my homeland, 🏴 hence my surname. Also I’ve never been the the canals from one side to the other. Loved every second. Looking forward to the next passage 👌🏻
Those coffee pods are super convenient when sailing.
always a treat
That was one of your best videos.
This time very educational... no idea Loch Ness was one Loch of many on the Caledonian Canal... Good work attempting to find Nessie on Tessie... Laff... Fair Winds...
Yes we are happy to see you again.... welcome my friend Viking
Great episode and (as always) you can even see on a video just how much care you take on preventative maintenance. All your lines, sheets, halyards and everything else that is apparent on film looks new, polished, seaworthy and in good order. Nice work 👍
We've delivered lots of yachts through the Caledonian Canal. Always a treat!
Enjoying your videos very much thank you 😊
Good to see you looking well.
Makes me want sail back to my roots
Very nice and enough motoring for now, I hope. So let's get sailing again.
Eric, you are a very talented man... your videos are on another level. May God keep you safe and guide you on your travels....take care
Beautiful job Erik!
Congratulations!
💪🙏🇧🇷
Well done Erik you make me feel home sick for Scotland. Good luck with the North Sea crossing. mvh S.
Watching this in bed in my family’s holiday home just south of Oban on New Year’s Day evening.
I can sense in you the same joy that I experience when in my happy place.
I was in Corpach in October on my motorcycle heading up to Arisaig and on to Malaig. We even watched a whale feeding on a mackerel shoal. Purest magic.
Beautiful and fascinating thank you
More spectacular drone footage - so appreciate getting to see all of this area's beauty.
Thanks for capturing and sharing the adventure and this majestic scenery.
Stunning cinematography and music. Good to see. May the winds and gour health favour you in 2024
Beautiful whisky in Oban.
I say...THANK YOU! I'm a sailor in Boston, born of Scottish blood...loved my visits to eastern and northern Scotland...You're living my dream here sir!!! So VERY thankful for this wondrous video...thank you brother!!!! Thank you so very much!
All my pleasure, thank you!!
amazing how you stayed so cool with the coffee emergency amazing 😅
Wonderful, Skipper Eric, Thank You!!!! 👍👏👏👏
Super video. Thanks, Erik and best wishes
Glad to see you sail in the calm water. Good luck Eric!
You are making our little country look so good.
I enjoyed that immensly!
Really enjoying these videos.
Absolutely loved this video. As an inland waterways narrowboater it was lovely to see the slower and more relaxed pace of the canal.
Big thumbs up !
DUDE - there's NO substitute for grinding and percolating your own beans!
Wonderful journey, thanks.
_HAPPY NEW YEAR!_
My dream passage, beautifully filmed! Hope to follow in your wake sometime...
😎
the next time you plan to haul out for bottom paint, explore your Hydrophobic options.
there are new Hydrophobic coatings on the market; which could have you sailing, when you would otherwise be motoring.
( and save you fuel, when you have to motor )
also good to fatigue yourself well enough, with surface preparation, that you opt to have it sprayed on, ( for a smoother finish )
many thanks for this beatiful video... Please keep going!
super way to see my country
Erik that was fantastic!!!....Excellent camera work ...some of those beautiful shots you really took your time which made it relaxing.....
Wow, The best !
The interview done by Juho at Alluring Arctic Sailing. You guys have become pro's at storytelling and photo/ video assembly. Subscribed and planing my next binging session.
What a pleasure. Thank you Erik. Love your videos. I have done the Canal twice in a kayak. Much more relaxed in the Contessa. 😉
Every season you post, you always make me want to buy a boat and start exploring. You do an amazing job portraying the story, events, and nature; the cinematography is beyond the next level.
Another great Video 👍🏴
Hi Eric, what an incredible video again! I loved every second of it. Beautiful. Looking forward to chapter 7. All the best.
Wonderful episode Erik - Brilliant once again! Cheers mate :)
Tak skal du ha’ Erik, safe sailing.
As always great show! Bravo!
Love your films Erik. Very inspirational, even for @preparingvoyager - my motoryacht. Have a great 2024 and keep up with the videos.
you videos give me a lot of peace in my life. Thank you for sharing your journeys with the world.
What a superb video!
Brings back lots of fond memories of my youth touring through the Western Scottish highlands. 🏴
Superb. I live about an hour north of Inverness. Always like your uploads but the Scottish ones are usually some of my fav.
Thanks bro 😎 🏴
Ahhh! The coffee! That is probably the most serious crisis I’ve seen you come across in the 3 years I’ve been watching.
Amazing trip. Thanks for posting.
Cheers Erik. Your video’s certainly beat watching Coronation St and Emerdale Farm :)
Love it, I could feel right at home in Scotland, the land of my ancestors.
great cannels and locks,
So beautiful! Would love to sail through there someday. I have been all over Scotland by car but never by boat. I’m an American with a Scottish Mum. It would be incredible to see Scotland from this perspective. Thanks for sharing!
Your videos are really amazing. So nice and calm. Thank you for sharing.
Wow, that was epic, thank you for sharing.
Really astonishing, so beautiful. You are a lucky guy to have been able to do this. Fantastic video.
Yeah, not at all jealous
Excellent trip 😊
Tha Nissaig diùid Eric, cha toil leatha camarathan! Great to see you and Tessie in Bonnie Scotland!
Hi Eric, I loved following your trip through the Calendonian Canal in my home country of Scotland. I did that trip in 2021 on hired boat with my family and it gave me the the sailing bug. So much so that I bought my first sailing yatch a year later.
The greatest memory I have of that trip is as we were going through the Laggan Avenue my 20 year old son said. "I live in such a wonderfully f****** country". I though , job done.
I'm also please to see that I was not the only one that went 90 degrees across the lock at Fort Augustus, makes me feel better that such an experienced sail such as your self can make mistakes too.
Please keep making these videos as I for one will keep watching.
Happy New Year, Lang may yer lum reek.