Very happy to see how well you are using the boats "push button" options, constantly adapting the sail area to the ever changing conditions in the north sea! Giving your crew the least painful experience possible, given the tough conditions. The north sea is rarely a pleasant place to be!
That howling wind…awful This is the second video I have watched & once again it is great. Your boat seems to handle to it well with a very experienced crew. 😊 good job y’all, look forward to the next one.❤
Awesome episode! I live in The Netherlands (not Dutch) and have also sailed in the North Sea but not quite what you've been going through! On the positive side your HR44 got a pretty decent shakedown sail! Fair winds and enjoy your dreamy yacht.
Brilliant stuff. Like buying a Porsche RS and driving it out of the showroom straight to a track and wringing its neck. Must be a great confidence boost to now know that it can handle any conditions.
I was recently in a boat show in the Netherlands and the hallberg rassy impressed me most of all the boats. It felt so sturdy when walking on it and so comfortable inside, never have I experienced a boat like this.
Well done!! Story nicely told. Now Breezy is resting in St Tropez on hard stand I look forward to the rest of the journey to the Med in new instalments.
Really enjoying your videos and your yacht is mega. Looking forward to the next instalment and better weather! I am a keen dinghy sailor but this has inspired me to do my yacht masters!
So cool watching you handle those waves in the North Ssea... I have an unusual question, how do you think that your Islander 36 would have handled that storm? Would it be hellish?
Cool sailing thanks for sharing. It is also nice that you are opening up your feelings about the boat. From the video it is difficult to get the sea state and the height of the waves. It looks like very steep, but I am still a bit surprised how much the boat slams and the bow goes really deep to waves - I would have imagined the HR44 to not go so deep in the waves and have more buoyancy in the bow (it is probably a thin bow ?).
Thank you. Breezy likes to get her nose wet! I don’t believe that is too unusual. If you see older HR yachts they may even hobby horse a little more. This boat was stellar in the heavy stuff. It’s where I gained a lot of confidence. I was most frustrated with motoring upwind in seas with short wave periods. The boat would oscillate and slam on the 3rd or 4th wave.
Such a nice sailboat! -- QUESTION -- We watched Sailing Cloudy Bay (HR 54) and his mast repair series on youtube. Someone had not put the proper gasket between the stainless screws and the Seldon aluminum mast. By the time he figured it out the mast was outside warranty and he was stuck with huge corrosion damage. Be sure to double and triple check your mast for those plastic gaskets which should be visible between the screw head and the mast on every attachment on that mast. Go up the mast and check everything as otherwise, a few years from now you will be stuck. Seldon wanted over $80,000.00 just for a new set of spreaders. Nightmare. Excellent mast but make sure about the corrosion issue and DO NOT let anyone attach anything to it without complete confidence in them, and double checking personally by you. So many lazy and incompetent people running up masts today attaching all kinds of things and they simply don't care like an owner would.
@@Coleen-Love Thank you so much for that reminder. I’ve watched all of then Cloudy Bay videos, their channel was such an inspiration. I still correspond with Glen and he advised me on many of the options on this boat when I made the big order from HR. I will definitely be going up the mast and checking for the gaskets!
@@sailinghaldis ...really like his HR54 but overall, the 44 might be the better sailboat.. Just the right size and more modern features such as dual rudders..
@@sailinghaldis ...if you are able to inspect those gaskets on the mast and discoverer any missing, we would sure love to see that video. Hopefully it is all good.
Brings back memories of delivering a similar sized boat back from Hamburg to the UK some years ago, except it was November. Coming out of Cuxhavn at least the North Sea felt warm in comparison to the cold Elbe, but sailed around 2/3rds of the Dutch coast without seeing it. Yep, it's pure glamour all the way!!
@@sailinghaldis We came down the river and were getting the turbocharged exit, so didn't stop either (or when we had delivered the boat heading inbound). Meant to say well done on completing the trip, there's a fair bit going on out there between traffic zones, oil rigs, wind farms plus all the regular issues of shallow areas and tide flows! Very different from my usual boating in NZ. We were more fortunate than you with wind direction though.
Gentlemen, this is an EPIC episode 👍 And this for demonstrating that you guys (the crew I mean) handling the best Blue Water Boat - if I may state - men can buy The Hallberg-Rassy... And secondly demonstrates the sh...tty weather on the Nord Sea, where I (by coincidence) life... So...love this episode 🙂
@@sailinghaldis You're more then welcome - I truly hope to see many more EPIC episodes like this one - with your beautiful Hallberg-Rassy 44 and your craftmanship of sailing it. Will surely follow your future episodes - until you arrive in the Caribbean islands some day 😎. You're living the dream of many sailors...
I truly fell in love with the boat after the North Sea. She did handle it so well. Tim, the pro skipper had more confidence than I did and he encouraged me to let out more sail, not less and that was the correct answer. Breezy was prancing across the waves all night and we made great time. I had the rig checked in Hamble and there was no rivet missing but there was one that looked newer so the thought was it was just a leftover blank that took its time to rattle down the mast. Not a fun find, but all was well.
@@sailinghaldis Or it was some cruel joke by Tim! Just kidding but I've heard racers will throw a spare bolt on deck just to see people scramble around to find where it came from 🤣
Congratulations on such a perfect dream boat! I like all your videos very much, they are honest, give pure insight, are therefore educating, and are great entertainment! At what time of the year did you do this journey?
If I might ask - why were you feeling down before the North Sea? Was there anything in particular about the boat? It sounds like you were uncertain about the boat - until you saw what it was capable of! Any thoughts you'd be willing to share would be great - I am living vicariously through your channel lol!
Thank you! I was feeling down about the incessant slamming. It was my own doing though as we were motoring hard up wind on a schedule forced by sequential bad weather systems. I was losing confidence in the boat then the North Sea happened and she crushed it. Just a bit more power and she was effortlessly carving and slicing through those waves. It was a great learning experience.
@@airgead5391 I wanted to but by the time we needed it, it was a bit too dicey to go forward! The foredeck lacks hand holds aside from the lifelines(this needs a remedy!) But, lesson learned…pre-rig the inner forestay and hank on the storm jib BEFORE entering near gale in the North Sea.
Thanks for the honest video. Do i have to conclude that in contrary to what is told in commercial talks and test sails from magazines, the new flatter racier design of HR with maximised WL makes the boats slam. I have a HR42f and never experienced slamming in heavy seas, the big overhangs on both sides do their job…
My pleasure. I am ecstatic with the build qualityquality and the toughness of the hull. It handled some pretty ridiculous conditions that were brought on purely by my need to make progress towards the Mediterranean.
You’re so right about your beautiful vessel being a sailing machine. I have yet to be in a sailboat under 50’ that didn’t slam in heavy seas to windward…I think if the wave period is short enough any boat would slam…enjoy that beauty. ❤❤❤
@damage_control_sailing Thanks so much for that input. It’s reassuring to hear. The upwind motoring was the only time it was a problem. A certain wave period would induce an oscillation and every third hit would be a slam. Steering 30° off the wind with some main up helped but not 100%. Good to hear from you!
The waves did not appear to be that big, but any modern boat would slam to some degree heading into weather as you were. You are in a high quality yacht and the it handled exactly as would be expected.
Interesting to see (hear!) even ‘a Rassy’ creaks and that there’s nothing magic about HR ‘modern’ hull shapes and willingness to slam. Think what it might be on some of the newer, broader twin helm hulls? 🙂 And welcome to North Sea sailing. Didn’t look too bad, although the wind sounded horrible, but hen you have a wonderful boat to be ‘experiencing’ it in, and imagine doing it in an open cockpit without even a dodger!! That hard top would suddenly be so absolutely wonderful, giving you a cuddly to get out of the weather
When it's all said and done - do you expect to be able to single-hand this sailboat? How are you finding it's size - and what do you expect you'll be able to do once acquainted with it? Do you think it's more/less/similar difficulty to sail versus the 40c/400/340?
Great question. For my wife and I and a couple guests it is a perfect size. It could certainly accommodate more for the afternoon but sleeping 6 or 7, although doable, is a bit too cozy. Single handed sailing under white sails is not difficult. Launching and retrieving the code 0 or blue water runner is difficult. I have not sailed those other boats, but I do have experience with a 37 foot islander. I find it to be pretty similar except for the increased loads. The 44 is very well balanced and stable given its 30,000 pounds. I think it’s perfect for me!
@@sailinghaldis Thanks for the quick response - is the ability to sail this boat "easily" strictly due to the push-button solution devised by HR? Meaning if you were to attempt to do what the buttons do - would that require 1-2 additional people for help? Probably you can tell from my questions that I'm not (yet) a sailor - but I hope to be one day and I'm trying to figure out how much boat is too much! I have a wife and two young girls
@@SearchingTheArchives No problem at all! if you’re thinking about buying a boat, start small and cheap! This one is the last boat you will have to buy. I don’t know how the manual version of the furling mast would be rigged. But I suspect it would be possible for the single hander to manage the system manually. The push button option is so simple to use that. I have to recommend it! The Genoa winches are outboard of the cockpit so although it is fine to crank them manually, it is probably safer and easier to have them as push button. The auxiliary winch under the cockpit is best to be powered electrically since it is so close to the hard top that you will not be able to crank the winch manually. If you opt for the soft top, I believe there is plenty of room to crank to your hearts content!
It was a really crappy June and there were Low pressure systems that kept forming over the North Sea. According to predict wind it was going to get worse, not better over the next week. This was our best and quickest weather window to make progress toward the Mediterranean
Yes, good idea. The trip from Ellös Sweden in previous video began June 2. This video is ending June 9. June was supposed to be a good month travel. It was unseasonably, cold and nasty.
Skipper seemed a little afraid, and not totally prepared for the North Sea, known to be one of the most brutal around. With north westerly winds waves there can easily reach 6 metres and on the North Sea with its shallow waters and sandbanks always close. Good seamanship would have been to wait for a more appropriate weather window where he would be comfortable and able taking responsibility for his crew and new ship seemingly without extensive sea trials
Yes. I was concerned but felt the boat could handle it and the winds were not prohibitive. I also had a very experienced delivery skipper along with me. One of the other guys was with me during the dismasting with Kretchmer(see my earlier video). The mission was to get to the Mediterranean by July so, i agree I was pushing her hard. This was why I bought a Hallberg Rassy. Not only did the yard know my plans, many other do the same so the construction and rig quality control is pretty tight. I did a 120 mile shakedown cruise up to Norway prior to this 2400 expedition. That is the Sailing the Fjords video. I certainly can’t disagree with your comments. While sailing alone with my wife, it’s champagne sailing only! Thanks for the comment and for watching!!
Hello Tom, this Maurice from Santa Lucia I see your boat still in the marina of Cogolin since 12 days. Did you get a trouble ? or will it stay there for Winter Time ?
Hi Maurice! Cogolin wound up being a great marina for us to keep her for the winter. She’s in a nice cradle, safe and sound. Thanks for suggesting the marina. We really like it there.
Congrats, man. It must be awesome to buy such a high-quality and solid boat like that and sail it in those conditions for its maiden voyage. It confirms it's money well spent. Curious: when was this video shot? Looks like a terrible weather for spring. Greetings from a colleague from Seattle ;)
Thank you! It was a long time coming but we pulled it off! We left Ellös June 2nd and the North Sea leg was June 9th. It was unseasonably bad weather or June. Low pressure systems just kept popping up delaying our progress. My son lives in Seattle btw! I will keep an eye out for you at meetings!
You’re right, but I swear the waves were much bigger than the video shows. Plus, being there for the first time I felt…concerned. I gained confidence once I learned to drive the boat a bit harder through the sideways swell. Thanks for watching!
@@sailinghaldis I know exactly what you mean. Video never seems to catch the magnitude of the waves properly. That's a wonderful boat you have. Thoroughly enjoyed the video.
Brother, you are truly a professional sailor now…you’ve seen and done enough to go anywhere in the world. Good job 🎉🎉🎉.
Thank you DC. I’m learning a lot but have a ways to go. I’m looking forward to your next video drop! 👊🏼
What a superb 'proper' sailing video. Three guys who know what they're doing in a superb vessel. Its an excellent watch.
Many thanks!! 🫡 I appreciate the kind words!
Great boat and a great crew. I'd like to sail with those guys. Really enjoying your down to earth no BS approach. Good work, Captain!
Thank you! 😊
Very happy to see how well you are using the boats "push button" options, constantly adapting the sail area to the ever changing conditions in the north sea! Giving your crew the least painful experience possible, given the tough conditions. The north sea is rarely a pleasant place to be!
Thank you!😊
That howling wind…awful
This is the second video I have watched & once again it is great. Your boat seems to handle to it well with a very experienced crew. 😊 good job y’all, look forward to the next one.❤
Thank you!! It was our first time in the North Sea and felt like a roller coaster for a while there!
Awesome episode! I live in The Netherlands (not Dutch) and have also sailed in the North Sea but not quite what you've been going through! On the positive side your HR44 got a pretty decent shakedown sail!
Fair winds and enjoy your dreamy yacht.
Greetings from the USA. Thank you so much!!
That is a great video and showing some great team work and adapting the point of sail to improve the passage.
Thank you so much!
Great sail and thanks for sharing this. Seems like the boat handles it well. Please keep on sharing for all of us thinking about the same trip.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’ll have the next leg by the end of this week.
Brilliant stuff. Like buying a Porsche RS and driving it out of the showroom straight to a track and wringing its neck. Must be a great confidence boost to now know that it can handle any conditions.
It was wonderful. I was feeling a bit down until I saw how well she handled the North Sea. It was awesome. I learned a lot as well!
I was recently in a boat show in the Netherlands and the hallberg rassy impressed me most of all the boats.
It felt so sturdy when walking on it and so comfortable inside, never have I experienced a boat like this.
I know that feeling.
Thanks for sharing ! The boat looks like a beast (I have been beaten up in those waters in much smaller boats and know how gnarly it can be)
Thanks for the comment, she was a beast and served us well!
Well done!! Story nicely told. Now Breezy is resting in St Tropez on hard stand I look forward to the rest of the journey to the Med in new instalments.
Thank you!
Really enjoying your videos and your yacht is mega. Looking forward to the next instalment and better weather! I am a keen dinghy sailor but this has inspired me to do my yacht masters!
Thank you!😊 English Channel coming soon!
It must be nice to be able to afford such a fine sailboat/yacht.
Uncomfortable but a great confidence builder with your new boat.
Thank you! 😊
Very unusual to get "Baltic rain" while sailing the north sea 😂😂
Those conditions remind me of many days on Lake Superior over the last 40 years I sailed it.
I had an 75 Islander 36 in Knife River. I never ventured out in anything above 20.
@@sailinghaldis I am aware of that. I also had one and you called me with questions about refits and updates on my Islander.
@@tembertson Hello again! Thank you 😊
I like this video. Shows you how it is.
Thank you! 😁
Nice day sailing 😊
Thank you!😊
Lovely boat. I’m sure she ate up that gale, even if the crew was dreaming of warm summer breezes.
She did, thank you!
So cool watching you handle those waves in the North Ssea... I have an unusual question, how do you think that your Islander 36 would have handled that storm? Would it be hellish?
It would’ve been very wet. We had wave break over the hardtop!!
such a awsome ship and journey ;)
Thank you!
Cool sailing thanks for sharing. It is also nice that you are opening up your feelings about the boat. From the video it is difficult to get the sea state and the height of the waves. It looks like very steep, but I am still a bit surprised how much the boat slams and the bow goes really deep to waves - I would have imagined the HR44 to not go so deep in the waves and have more buoyancy in the bow (it is probably a thin bow ?).
Thank you. Breezy likes to get her nose wet! I don’t believe that is too unusual. If you see older HR yachts they may even hobby horse a little more. This boat was stellar in the heavy stuff. It’s where I gained a lot of confidence. I was most frustrated with motoring upwind in seas with short wave periods. The boat would oscillate and slam on the 3rd or 4th wave.
Dream boat!
Good thing it's a Halberg Rassy
👊🏼
She’s flying! North sea is well known for it’s very tough conditions
😉
Such a nice sailboat! -- QUESTION -- We watched Sailing Cloudy Bay (HR 54) and his mast repair series on youtube. Someone had not put the proper gasket between the stainless screws and the Seldon aluminum mast. By the time he figured it out the mast was outside warranty and he was stuck with huge corrosion damage. Be sure to double and triple check your mast for those plastic gaskets which should be visible between the screw head and the mast on every attachment on that mast. Go up the mast and check everything as otherwise, a few years from now you will be stuck. Seldon wanted over $80,000.00 just for a new set of spreaders. Nightmare. Excellent mast but make sure about the corrosion issue and DO NOT let anyone attach anything to it without complete confidence in them, and double checking personally by you. So many lazy and incompetent people running up masts today attaching all kinds of things and they simply don't care like an owner would.
@@Coleen-Love Thank you so much for that reminder. I’ve watched all of then Cloudy Bay videos, their channel was such an inspiration. I still correspond with Glen and he advised me on many of the options on this boat when I made the big order from HR. I will definitely be going up the mast and checking for the gaskets!
@@sailinghaldis ..wow.. such a small world!
@@sailinghaldis ...really like his HR54 but overall, the 44 might be the better sailboat.. Just the right size and more modern features such as dual rudders..
@@sailinghaldis ...if you are able to inspect those gaskets on the mast and discoverer any missing, we would sure love to see that video. Hopefully it is all good.
I will check it out next time up the mast!
Brings back memories of delivering a similar sized boat back from Hamburg to the UK some years ago, except it was November. Coming out of Cuxhavn at least the North Sea felt warm in comparison to the cold Elbe, but sailed around 2/3rds of the Dutch coast without seeing it. Yep, it's pure glamour all the way!!
@@FlyingboatsRCG how about the current pulling into Cuxhaven? I practically entered sideways!
@@sailinghaldis We came down the river and were getting the turbocharged exit, so didn't stop either (or when we had delivered the boat heading inbound).
Meant to say well done on completing the trip, there's a fair bit going on out there between traffic zones, oil rigs, wind farms plus all the regular issues of shallow areas and tide flows! Very different from my usual boating in NZ. We were more fortunate than you with wind direction though.
Gentlemen,
this is an EPIC episode 👍
And this for demonstrating that you guys (the crew I mean) handling the best Blue Water Boat - if I may state - men can buy
The Hallberg-Rassy...
And secondly demonstrates the sh...tty weather on the Nord Sea, where I (by coincidence) life...
So...love this episode 🙂
@@hdan1867 thank you!! Great compliment!
@@sailinghaldis You're more then welcome - I truly hope to see many more EPIC episodes like this one - with your beautiful Hallberg-Rassy 44 and your craftmanship of sailing it. Will surely follow your future episodes - until you arrive in the Caribbean islands some day 😎.
You're living the dream of many sailors...
How would one do this same journey, single-handed? It would be exhausting, surely?
In that weather and with all the traffic, you’d have to make several stops.
Wonderfull video and sailboat.Enjoy your new toy!
Thank you!
Those seas didn't look fun but the boat seemed to handle it well! Did you ever find where that rivet came from? Thanks for sharing.
I truly fell in love with the boat after the North Sea. She did handle it so well. Tim, the pro skipper had more confidence than I did and he encouraged me to let out more sail, not less and that was the correct answer. Breezy was prancing across the waves all night and we made great time. I had the rig checked in Hamble and there was no rivet missing but there was one that looked newer so the thought was it was just a leftover blank that took its time to rattle down the mast. Not a fun find, but all was well.
@@sailinghaldis Or it was some cruel joke by Tim! Just kidding but I've heard racers will throw a spare bolt on deck just to see people scramble around to find where it came from 🤣
We said the same thing!! 😄
Congratulations on such a perfect dream boat! I like all your videos very much, they are honest, give pure insight, are therefore educating, and are great entertainment! At what time of the year did you do this journey?
Thank you very much for that kind comment. This was in June. I’m working on the English Channel segment…should be out soon.
Wow . I purposely sought out a boat that doesn't
slam . Tough to sleep , maybe impossible . Great video , thanks for sharing.
Thank you! 😊
If I might ask - why were you feeling down before the North Sea? Was there anything in particular about the boat? It sounds like you were uncertain about the boat - until you saw what it was capable of! Any thoughts you'd be willing to share would be great - I am living vicariously through your channel lol!
Thank you! I was feeling down about the incessant slamming. It was my own doing though as we were motoring hard up wind on a schedule forced by sequential bad weather systems. I was losing confidence in the boat then the North Sea happened and she crushed it. Just a bit more power and she was effortlessly carving and slicing through those waves. It was a great learning experience.
@@sailinghaldis Awesome to hear! Enjoy your adventures and please continue posting!
You don't have a cutter stay? A stay sail is what is called for in these conditions, at least at my boat it works wonders.
I have a removable dyneema cutter stay with a storm jib. We just didn’t use it.
@@sailinghaldis I suggest you try it as soon as you have conditions for it: you will love it.
@@airgead5391 I wanted to but by the time we needed it, it was a bit too dicey to go forward! The foredeck lacks hand holds aside from the lifelines(this needs a remedy!) But, lesson learned…pre-rig the inner forestay and hank on the storm jib BEFORE entering near gale in the North Sea.
@@sailinghaldis Exactly!
Thanks for the honest video. Do i have to conclude that in contrary to what is told in commercial talks and test sails from magazines, the new flatter racier design of HR with maximised WL makes the boats slam. I have a HR42f and never experienced slamming in heavy seas, the big overhangs on both sides do their job…
My pleasure. I am ecstatic with the build qualityquality and the toughness of the hull. It handled some pretty ridiculous conditions that were brought on purely by my need to make progress towards the Mediterranean.
You’re so right about your beautiful vessel being a sailing machine. I have yet to be in a sailboat under 50’ that didn’t slam in heavy seas to windward…I think if the wave period is short enough any boat would slam…enjoy that beauty. ❤❤❤
@damage_control_sailing Thanks so much for that input. It’s reassuring to hear. The upwind motoring was the only time it was a problem. A certain wave period would induce an oscillation and every third hit would be a slam. Steering 30° off the wind with some main up helped but not 100%. Good to hear from you!
The waves did not appear to be that big, but any modern boat would slam to some degree heading into weather as you were. You are in a high quality yacht and the it handled exactly as would be expected.
Interesting to see (hear!) even ‘a Rassy’ creaks and that there’s nothing magic about HR ‘modern’ hull shapes and willingness to slam. Think what it might be on some of the newer, broader twin helm hulls? 🙂 And welcome to North Sea sailing. Didn’t look too bad, although the wind sounded horrible, but hen you have a wonderful boat to be ‘experiencing’ it in, and imagine doing it in an open cockpit without even a dodger!! That hard top would suddenly be so absolutely wonderful, giving you a cuddly to get out of the weather
When it's all said and done - do you expect to be able to single-hand this sailboat? How are you finding it's size - and what do you expect you'll be able to do once acquainted with it? Do you think it's more/less/similar difficulty to sail versus the 40c/400/340?
Great question. For my wife and I and a couple guests it is a perfect size. It could certainly accommodate more for the afternoon but sleeping 6 or 7, although doable, is a bit too cozy. Single handed sailing under white sails is not difficult. Launching and retrieving the code 0 or blue water runner is difficult. I have not sailed those other boats, but I do have experience with a 37 foot islander. I find it to be pretty similar except for the increased loads. The 44 is very well balanced and stable given its 30,000 pounds. I think it’s perfect for me!
@@sailinghaldis Thanks for the quick response - is the ability to sail this boat "easily" strictly due to the push-button solution devised by HR? Meaning if you were to attempt to do what the buttons do - would that require 1-2 additional people for help? Probably you can tell from my questions that I'm not (yet) a sailor - but I hope to be one day and I'm trying to figure out how much boat is too much! I have a wife and two young girls
@@SearchingTheArchives No problem at all! if you’re thinking about buying a boat, start small and cheap! This one is the last boat you will have to buy. I don’t know how the manual version of the furling mast would be rigged. But I suspect it would be possible for the single hander to manage the system manually. The push button option is so simple to use that. I have to recommend it! The Genoa winches are outboard of the cockpit so although it is fine to crank them manually, it is probably safer and easier to have them as push button. The auxiliary winch under the cockpit is best to be powered electrically since it is so close to the hard top that you will not be able to crank the winch manually. If you opt for the soft top, I believe there is plenty of room to crank to your hearts content!
You are certainly earning your time in the Med 😮
I was wondering if I would ever make it
Great video and what conditions to shake down your new HR44. Was there a reason to push on in the conditions vs waiting for a better weather window?
It was a really crappy June and there were Low pressure systems that kept forming over the North Sea. According to predict wind it was going to get worse, not better over the next week. This was our best and quickest weather window to make progress toward the Mediterranean
hi, would you put dating in there so we would more in picture when to expect such conditions in all over your journey, god luck with your new boat!
Yes, good idea. The trip from Ellös Sweden in previous video began June 2. This video is ending June 9. June was supposed to be a good month travel. It was unseasonably, cold and nasty.
Dunno what you're on about, I've never been in the North Sea in such calm weather.
That was my first time! Cherry popped! I can’t wait to try it again!
Welcome to the bad ass north sea!!😂
As i said so many times,one off the worst at certain spots and moments off the hole planet!!
( and i can now it)
Skipper seemed a little afraid, and not totally prepared for the North Sea, known to be one of the most brutal around. With north westerly winds waves there can easily reach 6 metres and on the North Sea with its shallow waters and sandbanks always close. Good seamanship would have been to wait for a more appropriate weather window where he would be comfortable and able taking responsibility for his crew and new ship seemingly without extensive sea trials
Yes. I was concerned but felt the boat could handle it and the winds were not prohibitive. I also had a very experienced delivery skipper along with me. One of the other guys was with me during the dismasting with Kretchmer(see my earlier video). The mission was to get to the Mediterranean by July so, i agree I was pushing her hard. This was why I bought a Hallberg Rassy. Not only did the yard know my plans, many other do the same so the construction and rig quality control is pretty tight. I did a 120 mile shakedown cruise up to Norway prior to this 2400 expedition. That is the Sailing the Fjords video. I certainly can’t disagree with your comments. While sailing alone with my wife, it’s champagne sailing only! Thanks for the comment and for watching!!
Hello Tom, this Maurice from Santa Lucia
I see your boat still in the marina of Cogolin since 12 days. Did you get a trouble ? or will it stay there for Winter Time ?
Hi Maurice! Cogolin wound up being a great marina for us to keep her for the winter. She’s in a nice cradle, safe and sound. Thanks for suggesting the marina. We really like it there.
Short version, we need a bigger boat. 78 foot +. Faster and more stable.
Nicole is already asking about the 57. Not going to happen! 😀
❤❤👍👍
Congrats, man. It must be awesome to buy such a high-quality and solid boat like that and sail it in those conditions for its maiden voyage. It confirms it's money well spent.
Curious: when was this video shot? Looks like a terrible weather for spring.
Greetings from a colleague from Seattle ;)
Thank you! It was a long time coming but we pulled it off! We left Ellös June 2nd and the North Sea leg was June 9th. It was unseasonably bad weather or June. Low pressure systems just kept popping up delaying our progress. My son lives in Seattle btw! I will keep an eye out for you at meetings!
Yes, the waves were indeed “out of control.” You don’t control the waves, you control the boat.😂
Haha! True!
Why are you not stearing this boat 😂
It steers itself!
@@sailinghaldis or salty water. Kidding they having a nice sail in luxury 😎
These are just every day conditions for the Southern North Sea. Not particularly rough. 1.5-2m, Occ 3. Nothing special.
You’re right, but I swear the waves were much bigger than the video shows. Plus, being there for the first time I felt…concerned. I gained confidence once I learned to drive the boat a bit harder through the sideways swell. Thanks for watching!
@@sailinghaldis I know exactly what you mean. Video never seems to catch the magnitude of the waves properly. That's a wonderful boat you have. Thoroughly enjoyed the video.
These waves are much higher then 1.5 m!!!😊
Yes!
Real Yanks, Complain, Complain. 🤣
Haha! The North Sea scared us but now all I can think of is going back!