Dramatic Sea Rescue while Windsurfing around Greece | Long Distance Odyssee Ep. 2

[@matiasgibbs251]

Thanks for this video. It really shows how conditions can change our entire plans.

[@Str8representing]

As a beginner-intermediate I'm learning a lot from this 👍

[@WindsurfingNils]

glad that it helps!

[@dampchimp]

If this type of problem didn't happen, I wouldn't believe it was a true report of a long distance adventure, all makes for a richer story. Looking forward to part 3! Best of luck.

[@kmw728]

Dieses Format und dieses Etappenabenteuer ist sehr interessant. Ich habe meinen Mast im offenen Meer mit viel Wellenbruch gebrochen. Um mein Segel nicht zu zerstören, habe ich alles demontiert und an meinem Brett befestigt. Ich war nicht besorgt, weil ich zum Strand driftet, aber nach 2,5 Stunden war ich überhaupt nicht gut. Die Seekrankheit und die Sonne. Also ich verstehe das Problem gut. 🤙🏽

[@WindsurfingNils]

davor habe Ich auch Angst wenn Ich das Segel einfach im Meer treiben lasse... Stundenlanges herumtreiben im Meer bei Seegang und Sonne ist wirklich nicht sehr spaßig... gut dass bei dir alles gut gegangen ist!

[@jimmycricketlopez2746]

Awesome bro. I did a similar venture back in 85 when I spent 8 months constantly windsurfing around the islands of Greece. I must total the Kms one day but I estimate it's close to 10k. All the best

[@73smoo]

Really interesting! Looking forward to part 3!

[@sipkebijlsma]

I like your honesty. You were not rescued but picked up as you were prepared for this situation. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@TopMaphis]

Don't be too hard on yourself! You can't control nature, this is the beauty of the sport. Exaclty why this is a hard challenge and when you succeed, it will 100x worth. Stay safe!

[@WindsurfingNils]

i think i picked a difficult time with the conditions in winter being mostly wind from the south...

[@TopMaphis]

@@WindsurfingNils Yes, thats going to be difficult then

[@szyki]

Great adventure Nils. Fingers crossed, you make it all safely.

[@damianooliver6430]

Always appreciate your humble and honest way to make videos. Especially this one, and the lessons learnt from this experience. Keep on this very good job and looking forward next one !

[@christopher2689]

Be honest, you made the whole thing up, just so your dad can save you from the sea an be proud about it. ;-)

[@kittinplus4]

Ouch, that narrow speed board is indeed a mess without wind.

[@gideon458]

How frustrating, but it's what you said, you are depending on nature and all its quirks. I find it awesome that you also show the "bad parts" and don't just skip them in the video. Also great attitude that you will try again and not skip the cliff section. I'm rooting for you! Thank you for the video!

[@WindsurfingNils]

the cliff section is done now, coming in the next episode ;)

[@sandervang1208]

The struggle will be the best moment in time. A guy I worked for a long time ago, always told me that I would remember the bad times with a smile and I would forget the good (an often easy) times. He was right. Keep on fighting Nils.

[@WindsurfingNils]

pssst, don't tell him ;)

[@bradmurdaugh5228]

Thanks for posting these videos. A trip like this is always going to be a challenge. Glad to see you know when to call for help. Stay safe.

[@henrycartwright7124]

Love the transparency. Thanks for another great video!

[@WindsurfingNils]

Thanks Henry, appreciate it!

[@gussinklo]

Nils, thanks for sharing. Like other commenters, I applicatie your honest story. A true adventure. And for next time, pls try the Windsurfer LT :-)

[@WindsurfingNils]

I just use what I have ;)

[@gussinklo]

I totally understand of course. The LT makes going upwind and tacking so much easier and therefore better suited for long distance. Anyway, keep up the good work, I love this journey 🤙

[@swissgliss]

Thank you Nils for this "reportage". Congratulations that you are able to share also what is not so successfull. All sailers, windsurfers, all of us need to know/learn that nature is always stronger, also when it is calm, peacefull. No wind can be a very dangerous enemy. Happy that you could get back safely. Respect to you. Looking forward to your next video/episode. I learn a lot from your channel, as well as from friend's ones.

[@WindsurfingNils]

thanks for your feedback! I just try to share everything as i go on with this journey, the good, the bad, the ugly ;)

[@brianweekes1]

Respect. Had a similar experience myself, thankfully got rescued.

[@WindsurfingNils]

glad you're okay!

[@richardm9688]

Glad that you got back to safety. I've never heard of sea sickness on a windsurfing before. Those conditions show you the uncertainty of the sea and wind. Looking forward to part 3!

[@WindsurfingNils]

i also didn't know it could happen haha

[@reneruijgrok8066]

Great video about a struggle instead of a smooth ride. Thanks for sharing. Another thing that is to be mentioned is that you had a back up for if things go wrong at open sea. That is the true message of this episode Succes with you journey

[@WindsurfingNils]

very true, always important to think about the safety aspect first when doing things like that, hopefully from here on out the journey is going to be smoother, although the wind has completely died off for now, so i'm waiting for conditions now...

[@mousikantis]

Greetings from vassiliki lefkada!

[@WindsurfingNils]

greetings back to Vass!

[@paulsp2k]

If it was easy it would be a common place adventure. Keep it up Nils, really enjoying following along.

[@WindsurfingNils]

very true... thanks!

[@tiberiugabriel1]

I am doing also this kind of navigation for some years already and what can I say is that the windsurf sails are not good for upwind, doesn't matter of the shape of it. I am using a wing, a board with central fin or dagger and always I have a paddle with me and a leash. Very important: paddle and leash. It may save your life...

[@MarioKuempel]

Lets gooo, can´t wait for the next episode!

[@dawntreader7079]

offfshore sailing in a nutshell! fight like hell to go in the opposite direction of where you need to be. not for the feint of heart.

[@WindsurfingNils]

so true...

[@windonwater3895]

It's not a good feeling when you feel threatened by the sea. You know it's power but you think you have the tools to harness that power. One time I was 5 miles offshore and my harness line broke. The wind waves were huge (taller than me). I really didn't think I would make it back but somehow I did. I'm glad, for you, that your parents were there. Events like this make it an "adventure".

[@WindsurfingNils]

5 miles is a long way, the wind was onshore?

[@MrReivilo38]

don't give up ! luckily your father was there.

[@WindsurfingNils]

Yes, indeed!

[@windwavewinter]

What a challenge! And you've really stepped up your game with respect to narrative and video style- reminiscent of the best of ARTE documentaries :D 👍👍

[@WindsurfingNils]

Danke Dir :)

[@schwitzberger7325]

Hi Nils! Ich bin sehr reise- und sehkrank. Nehme für Tauch- und Bootsreisen immer Neoemedyl. Ist ein Mix aus einem Antihistamin und Koffein und klappt meiner Ansicht super. Klappt aber nur wenn man es ca. 1h- 30 min vor Start der Reise nimmt und hält ca. 8h.

[@derluke1]

Before tack, move the mast back, lift the daggerboard a bit, that the board turns better and quicker. With the mast back, less board is in the water and don't generate so much force into the sail. With the swell I would also move the mast a bit more back, around position 4-5.

[@WindsurfingNils]

I'll try that!

[@pavloslii]

Wishing you some good conditions!

[@WindsurfingNils]

Thanks!

[@Tobias1949]

Is this race board the best choice? Maybe you could use a wider one so you are more stable. Also would you use a lighter sail with no cambers? Must be frustrating not to see any progress. It's always important to be prepared for the worst case. Shouldn't we always, even if we go freeriding, take a phone with us?

[@WindsurfingNils]

I always use camber sails, this 7.8 is not tiring and way more stable than a no cam

[@ioannisvlamis9381]

Hi! regrettings!!! from Kyparissia in greece you take a brake in my town?i am very happy if i meeting you!!!!

[@DrGiourkas]

Is there a way to track your journey live?

[@JamesOfEarth]

De-rigging a sail in water is not that difficult. I had do it when my u-joint snapped in a typhoon miles off the coast south of Tokyo years ago. Stacked the mast, boom and rolled up sail on the board and stuffed the battens down the back of my wetsuit and managed to save everything after paddling for many hours back to shore. Dragging the rig seems pretty silly. At least you’re alive and we’ll what happens next.

[@firstnamelastname2669]

I wonder if you could have made it if you had a paddle. Narrow raceboards aren't the easiest to paddle in swell, so not sure.

[@WindsurfingNils]

probably yes, wasn't that far away from Lakka...

[@justlovelyaintit]

White Sharks live there.

[@WindsurfingNils]

probably yes...

[@sharewavestv]

Junge, Junge?! Longboarding ist ja Extremsport.

[@WindsurfingNils]

na selbstverständlich ;)

[@tjarkmchenky]

This happens if you dont take part at the zero wind pump challenge of Racer of the Sea 🤷

[@WindsurfingNils]

haha, i was in denmark back then, next one I'll join again ;)

[@davidketley5359]

A Formula board ould have been better.

[@MICAELPALMA]

total failure