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

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[@AlluringArctic]

Alright, it's been brought to my attention by many of you that the savoury sausage delicacy presented in this video is actually available elsewhere in the world as well, and is called a "pig in a blanket" or a "toad in a hole", or some other loving name, depending on where in the world you are! I didn't know that they'd be available here in North America as well so now I must get my hands on some immediately! 😉 Personally I still like the name "sausage surprise" the best though. Nakkipiilo forever! Anyway, thanks for watching, and a commercial message follows... 🤓If you want to support the creation of these videos you can do so on Patreon. Wow, who would have thought?! The address is: www.patreon.com/alluringarctic . Patrons get access to a boat tracker, ad-free videos (whenever our Internet connection is good enough for me to upload twice), private WhatsApp chat group etc. And most of all, your penny goes a long way in helping me spend the long hours editing these 💻🎥. Hope you enjoyed and have a great week!

[@maciejs3329]

C'Mon... it's just another version of the ordinary hotdog :P instead longer roll you use croissant... anyway no matter how you call it always tastes good if you are in a need :)

[@ozmazone]

In Yorkshire, pigs in blankets are sausages wrapped in rashers of bacon.

[@trom100]

Cannot believe I am commenting on this point but apparently I am - Toad in the Hole is sausages baked in a Yorkshire Pudding batter - delicious!

[@margaretwilliams3504]

@@trom100 definitely sausage cooked in batter.

[@karlfair]

I should have read your pinned comment, before posting mine.

[@sailor5026]

Congratulations, Sohvi. In addition to all the hard work on dissertation, both you and Yuho worked incredibly hard in that hot summer weather to get Lumi ready for sea. She looks beautiful under sail.

[@sohvikangasluoma9519]

thank you!🥰

[@grakkerful]

@@sohvikangasluoma9519 Absolutely incredible. Congrats!

[@sunline24]

This is my favorite sailing channel. Your drone footage is second to none.

[@AlluringArctic]

thank you so much!

[@johanselander7708]

Yes, the drone footage is extremely good! Master skill level!

[@thomscott1247]

Yes indeed,........ More great footage of that magnificent Yacht. Also. The Captains Snow Queen is blonde , beautiful and,..........Brainy ! This Skipper is truly blessed .

[@kindsailing]

Congratulations, Sohvi, well done! Thank you both for taking us to the beautiful, wild, northwest in a way few, if any, of us will ever experience.

[@HDXBear]

Well done Sohvi all the best to you both

[@johnlawrence7268]

Many congratulations to Doctor Sohvi! That must have taken a lot of intense work in a difficult studying environment. As ever your cinematography is outstanding! Sail safe!

[@prunesquallor3444]

It’s always a pleasure to see another instalment from Alluring Arctic. Sailing the relatively calm Inside Passage of British Columbia can be a handful in the fall and winter with small craft warnings appearing almost daily. I have never experienced the wind phenomenon described, but it can be tricky at times dodging stray logs, and deadheads. All power to Alluring Arctic on their odyssey to follow in the footsteps of John Cabot, Henry Hudson, Sir Francis Drake, Captain James Cook, Sir John Franklin, and of coarse the first person to successfully sail the fabled Northwest Passage , the Norwegian Roald Amundsen. A literal who’s who of sailing explorers.

[@dancarter482]

Captain Vancouver and crew deserve an honorary mention .. .. . .

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Congrats on the submittal of your doctoral dissertation. Admiral achievement 👏. We call the sausage submerged in a roll, pig-in-a-blanket. I loved the aerial footage. Breathtakingly beautiful place to celebrate 📜🍾 🎉. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlluringArctic]

I didn't know it's available here! I must get hold of this delicacy!

[@craiggrocott7559]

The only thing wrong with this video is you can only leave one like, bloody awesome!

[@kathleencorrigan8274]

Favorite sailing channel. Keep up the beautiful work. And I'm a fan of no bikinis just real life sailing.

[@user-tf6dj4xd6y]

My brother was a halibut fisherman up there, I have great respect for anyone sailing those waters.

[@bobgaysummerland]

You brought that boat back from the dead...you guys should be very proud.

[@dalechristensen6246]

Congrats Sohvi quite the milestone. And yes, they are hotdogs, not sausages, and it’s pigs in a blanket

[@garyjarvis2730]

Cinematic excellence. Congratulations on Sohvi's doctorate.

[@lory2622]

This fine lady has submitted her thesis to attain her doctorate and that is the level of excitement… the Fins are a lesson is subdued emotions.

[@AlluringArctic]

Hahah.. compared to many other nationalities yes I guess you would be correct!

[@radleysmith7528]

Should Sir Ben Ainsley ever come aboard at least he could expect to receive a Pig in Blanket participation trophy

[@jonnenne]

I just want to thank you again for including the maps now more consistently! It helps with getting an overview

[@user-tf6dj4xd6y]

Sohvi has such a great attitude

[@Nerd3927]

12:21 "At the moment of speaking you know you are in trouble" moment :-)

[@woofna1948]

We Americans call those little morsels of happiness "pigs in a blanket". But the addition of the croissant is a better treat.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

Love seeing the williwaw. Playing hiding the sausage is always a treat. Congratulations Doctor 👍🏻

[@sololimo]

Sohvi is already a doctorate of sailing adventure! Yay!

[@colleenbalch328]

Congrats Sovhi, on this step accomplished. And, the silly name we call that sausage snack in the US, is Pig in a Blanket. :D

[@ridingmanone]

In the Southern US, we call the sausage surprise, a "pig in a blanket". Congratulations Sohvi! Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures!

[@RiDankulous]

Learning about and seeing williwaws was enjoyable, thanks. It's nice to know at this point in time Sohvi was progressing and I hope she reached her academic goals.

[@WhyWorry1]

Congratulations Sohvi!! Or should I say Dr Shovi! You are almost done!

[@AlluringArctic]

(Almost Dr) Sohvi says thank you! :)

[@patwhite640]

That's a good old "Pig in a Blanket" glad to see the sails up!!

[@davidnichols147]

Prince Rupert is beautiful, as a Merchant Marine officer our ship ran between Japan carrying containers. Congratulations to Sophia on her degree, you certainly picked the best crew member for Alaska.

[@robertvalentine9366]

I think a PhD deserves an indoor hot shower!!! Congratulations Sohvi, you're almost there!

[@sohvikangasluoma9519]

luckily Prince Rupert had that in their marina! (for full five minutes 😎)

[@headonz]

Fantastic drone shots !! Your camera work is spectacular and unique among the hundreds of boat/sailing youtube channels now available. Please keep the drone video coming , there is many desk top screen shots that are saved onto my computer 😀😀😛. Congratulations to Dr Sohvi 😄

[@garyfairbrother5532]

Sausage baked in a croissant in continental America is called “Pigs in a blanket”. Hawaii does a larger but similar version called “Puka Dog”. Nice treat no matter what you call it. Happy Harbor Stay !

[@KeithBaileyEsq]

In the UK (well, England at least) 'pigs in blankets' is mini sausages wrapped in bacon. A sausage in puff pastry is a 'sausage roll'.

[@fredwilliams6843]

Thank you, thank you, for allowing me to come along. Loved every second of this video. Stay safe and be well.

[@decapolis01]

Congrats Sohvi! Sausage in bread here in Alabama is called "pig in the blanket" In Louisiana they make boudin kolaches. Its cool to find where things come from. We have everything here in America but know very little about its origins.

[@hansramlv9779]

Congratulations to Sohvi! Nice to have the dissertation finished, now only remains the fun part of the defence which usually is very nice.

[@pachekov8872]

congratulations to Sohvi for the submission!!! Fingers crossed all goes well And again thank you for sharing your brilliant content. F

[@Sailing_Antrice]

Fantastic achievement to get that far in four months in increasingly harsh conditions and congratulations Sohvi on getting to pre-submission. Good luck and fair winds.

[@oboewankenobo8675]

Enjoy your down to earth narration. Your journey is like a Disneyland ride only it’s the real deal. I also enjoy your drone footage. Have you ever lost one due to the unpredictable weather? Smooth sailing to both of you.

[@bobcat6653]

Congratulations on the PhD milestone! It's hard for me to imagine the amount of work this must have taken!

[@memyselfandi9365]

My wife loves sausage surprise a lot..😊. Unbelievable footage, your boat is your Ark in those waters, every warm coffee and snuggle sleep must be magical..

[@klasgollunberg388]

Congrats to Sohvi for good work. I have missed in what field she will become a doctor. Thanks for a very very very good video as always. Looking forward for the next one.

[@johnmayer3433]

Congratulations, Sohvi, well done! All the best for the tiny rest of the process to eventually become a doctor.

[@paulbettenga6202]

Congratulations Sohvi on the next step in journey to your doctorate.

[@ericbergdahl6971]

Congratulations on your submission towards the PHD. Good luck.

[@Pillowcase]

You two are some tough adventurers. You make it look easy, you act so cool about it all - but what you do takes strength! Looks like its worth it though :)

[@werner134897]

I always enjoy your episodes. I think it is also your calm, no nonsense and humorous style.

[@RickoH_NZ]

Thinking of you Sohvi! Hope the comments are kind and change requirements are reasonable. Keep smiling☺️. You can do it!

[@tonysmith6236]

I grew up calling a sausage or hotdog in a croissant a pig n a blanket. You channel is great

[@coldshoulder3753]

Thanks for putting out episodes of your adventures through the PNW . It's rare to see any sailing vlogs in the region.

[@johnwest7993]

Congratulations Sohvi!

[@karlfair]

Congratulations to Doctor Sohvi! In the states, we call sausage in a bun. Pig in a blanket.

[@johanselander7708]

For a second I thought.. aw how cute, baby orcas LOL

[@stefanshelenko4487]

Wow. Congratulations on your Doctoral submission Sohvi. I was in Price Rupert in 1981 a smaller port then. I hope you both enjoy your voyage north. Kick ass content as always.🎉👍🤙

[@peterrayden8357]

I just watched back to back all your vids... and they are extremely inspiring. The ambience you create with the story, the music and the journey footage is incredible. I felt like I was on the complete journey with you. I've never wanted to sail in cold, snowy, rainy environments before... but now I would love to do it. The scenery is mesmerising! Good luck to both of you... and good luck to you Sohvi!

[@paulrasmussen1352]

Congratulations Doctor! Don’t take the comments on your work too seriously. It’s just academics trying to justify their existence. You are doing something unique and meaningful. Please don’t forget that.

[@chankirtan]

Thrilling footage, and congratulations to Sohvi on submitting her doctoral dissertation.

[@sohvikangasluoma9519]

thank you!!

[@PaulSmith-pz9eq]

The photography is just beautiful. Stay safe you guys . **** And Yes , That pig in the blanket or those croissants with jelly …. OMG !! I could eat them all day . Delicious!

[@jameswilliams663]

O Captain! My Captain!

[@stephanmckenney306]

Congratulations Sohvi!, You 2 are amazing!, Your Boat Looks Great, I really Like the Drone Footage under sail, Best Regards From Dominican Republic, ⛵🌴

[@sohvikangasluoma9519]

thanks!😍

[@davedawson4830]

Yay Sohvi. Almost a doctor or, I assume, a phd. A doctor of what? Nothing like a fresh baked pig in a delicate crumbly blanket. Love the videography--sure highlights our epic coast, Cheers from Vancouver, BC, Canada

[@jamessandman3708]

Wooo Hooo!! Congratulations Sohvi!!! I know that was a lot of work for you! Good job!!!! Thanks for taking us along!!.......⛵⛵⛵

[@michaelrhodes6033]

I love the way that you are always so relaxed and calm.

[@dmack1827]

I hope you enjoyed the BC coast. The winter is a very quiet time for coastal sailing but the beauty is still there.

[@jimdickinson9731]

Congratulations Sohvi! A phd is no small undertaking. More power to you.

[@Seafariireland]

What a Gourmet Surprise, a sausage roll, Finish style, making me hungry!!! Has somebody got a doctorate in cookery as well??? SkipRay.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Congratulations on reaching Prince Rupert. Congratulations on the dissertation submission. Thank you for taking the time to post videos on your progress. My grandkids and I really enjoy your videos.

[@davidc6510]

Juho we call those the sausage hideouts "Pigs in a blanket" or "Sausage Kolaches" and they are darn good eating. Beautiful video and excellent example of katabatic winds from the steep slopes. Thanks for sharing!

[@flynfishak]

As you go down the Alaska Peninsula through the Shelikof Strait, be ready for Williwas in excess of 100mph coming out of any of the bays you will cross. The winds over the Alaska peninsula can get nuts depending on barometric gradient between Bristol Bay and the Shelikof Strait. Have had more than one beautiful day go to H in a handbasket and from flat calm to well over 100mph in less than an hour. If you take the time to anchor in Kanatak Lagoon, visit the abandoned village of Kanatak at the head of the bay. The Lagoon is a great anchorage that I've rode out more than one storm. So great bays to wander into along that coastline if you have the time.

[@PNWwonder]

Sohvi congratulations, lots of hard work. Smart and beautiful! You two are an awesome team. Look forward to seeing the Dr. attached to your name. I live close to the pacific in Oregon, USA our waters are challenging on the this coastline all the way up to and through Alaska, you two make it look easy! Happy sailing ⛵️

[@Santos-oc2no]

Congratulaions Sophi!!! it is a big step for phd!!!! amazing the place to summit it!!!

[@dulciemargaretcolton145]

Loved this one. Pleased your both keeping warm in the freezing cold weather. In UK " Pigs in blankets" are little sausages with Bacon wrapped round them, then cook them. You eat them with Roast chicken or any other cooked dinner that you like.

[@davidguistwite2543]

In America we call them “pigs-in-a-blanket”. Love them.

[@hartfischer5509]

Beautiful scenery, beautiful music. Everybody is heading South for warm weather, and you are going North : )

[@Mxxxxxxxx610]

It’s good to have a doctor on boat! Congratulations!

[@jeffwillis2592]

Claps for Sovhi. Yay!

[@iwoodie]

The combination of the drone views and the music is perfect! You have a really sense of good feeling for these two! Congrats to having an (almost) doctor on the boat 😅 Ow and one other thing, when we saw you working the sausage into the croissant you, it's logical that you have not become a jeweller 😂

[@dagfinnopsvik4180]

Congratulations Sohvi, fantastic news!

[@sohvikangasluoma9519]

Thank you!!

[@dougsrepair1060]

Wow Prince Rupert in February. Good on you. Not many Canadians would take that on. Congratulation Sohvi nice work for completing your doctorate. Thats huge.

[@pauledwards5573]

You played some nice music there as well. Congratulations Sophie for your doctorate. Well done 👍

[@ScotChef]

I still can not work out if you are the best cameraman ever or the scenery is making your films look amazing 😂👍 ps its a sausage roll usually bought from Greggs the baker in scotland. 👌

[@staxter6]

That was a stunning anchorage, good memories for you both.

[@TheNadOby]

Damn, those catabatic winds are bad. You can have them in a second. Enjoyed those in Adriatics a little.

[@leifjohansson1491]

Parhaat onnittelut, Sohvi!

[@Jo-ly5pu]

Congratulations to Sohvi, been through that myself and getting a doctoral thesis submitted in the humanities is especially in the final time such a pain for a lot of people. So good luck for pre-examination and finishing up! At least you have nice views. 🙂

[@stargatetarot]

amazing thank you

[@AlluringArctic]

thanks for watching!

[@Scimiter1948]

It looks freezing out there, but with you both being hardy Finns I'am sure you are feeling at home. I am enjoying watching your adventures from the comfort of my warm house.

[@dariovilla978]

Sophie....congratulations on finishing (almost) your dissertation!

[@jaysummers9396]

Some epic filming, and congratulations to the Dr 🤗🤘👍

[@mozismobile]

Soon there'll be enough ice on the sea to let Juho go swimming again!

[@TheJustonemore]

Why are you not at 1 million subs? Great show of our great Canada and beyond.

[@AlluringArctic]

ahh, wish I knew! ;)

[@real2gone]

Wow. This high latitude sailing is riveting. More glorious drone footage too. Well done, guys.

[@davidbroughton7599]

I admire both of you for sailing where you are headed and you are will calm. CONGRATS Sohvi. You will go far. Thanks for the great video.

[@alaskahomesteading6568]

We're in Southeast Alaska. You should come by and say hi! North end of Prince of Wales.

[@bucbucbuc111]

Another fantastic short film. Loving your channel. Pigs in a blanket dipped in spicy mustard, a real treat

[@lory2622]

Thank you for showcasing my Province, British Columbia. It is as amazing as these videos suggest. I have sailed in Williwas without ever knowing that was what they were called. Be well. I expect you are up past Stewart Inlet by now and perhaps onto Haida Gwaii. Enjoy yourselves.

[@karaDee2363]

Always love your videos.... and congrats to Sohvi for getting closer to finishing her doctorate..🎉🥂

[@Marine_Ret]

We call the croissant and sausage “Pigs in a Blanket” 🇺🇸

[@MaxPivovarov]

Congrats to Sohvi and hope the defence goes smoothly! 🍾

[@squatch2461]

Congratulations Sohvi! Well done under normal circumstances, but truly exceptional living and traveling as you do. 🍻

[@paulcarlisle7892]

Congratulations on the journey and almost being a Doctor. All is well.

[@kapoorh]

Congratulations on submitting your doctoral dissertation. I remember the day I did it and how relieved I felt. Best wishe!

[@sohvikangasluoma9519]

Thank you!! Will feel even more relieved after the defence!

[@alexanderlenina4203]

Would be nice to see more from the life inside the boat. Specially at night when it is snowing outside. Thank you and safe trip.