EP 62 Solo Sailing Iceland's Western Coast

[@SailorChic]

Love the shots of scenery and mountains as you sail along. You have the best sailing videos . I love when you say “Hello phantom shipmates”, feels like you are talking right to me. 👏👏👏

[@2299jsimon]

It is a great line, isn't it?

[@walterweckers771]

I enjoy how you make us "phantom sailors" part of your tacks, gybes, navigation. A strong sense of the sailing experience... even if my chair and laptop are not heeling as much.

[@joshuaa3075]

Thank you for your videos. I believe you said once that you do this for people that don't have the opportunity. You make all your trips and content very interesting.

[@boazjoe1]

I was locked into watching your actions on the tack until the snow-covered coastline appeared. Spectacular.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

Me too - indeed, the segment that came into view around the 9:10 tack/turn became almost surreal. Great footage, CAPTAIN!!

[@umbTraining]

Captain Patrick - No one is laughing at the reefing. Better be safe! Bonus - I was just thinking about the wine skit and you ended the video perfectly.

[@patricklaine6958]

She was a great sport!

[@vincentmiceli2554]

Your reefing policy taught me something. FromNow on if I hear wind “might” get 25-30 + knots in 6 hours, I am reefing. Better prepare too early than too late

[@Anmeteor9663]

Chateau neuf du Cod!! Ha😂 That will teach you to be the second French boat into port! Guess who got the last bottle of the good stuff.

[@MrMilothedog]

Chateau Neuf de Herring has a bit more nose to it😂

[@palleh.jensen4648]

Thanks Patrick, blue skies and safe sailing.

[@AlbertoA15]

I agree with the reefing, That is what we do in our sailboat and also what other cruiser friends do. Unless you are racing, in changing conditions always have the boat configured for the max wind.

[@jackdalton2010]

Beautiful place Patrick. Love your wine jokes, too! Thanks!

[@alanw-by6fe]

Patrick, you have a very gracious and modest presentation style. Unlike other channels, with the exception of NBJS, your focus is on the boat, sailing techniques and videography. Cheers. Alan

[@patricklaine6958]

No girl in a bikini is foolish enough to accompany me.....

[@christophdommermuth1366]

Again a very nice leg, snowy mountains - cold water, have fun Patrick !

[@gpk7683]

I never miss watching your adventures. I’m a small boat lake sailor with an appetite for big water sailing. Time has past leaving me too old to try but not too old to be a phantom shipmate. Many thanks

[@patricklaine6958]

I started sailing at about 65...... keep at it!

[@user-mc9tq7zk7s]

@@patricklaine6958 That is amazing Patrick. It seems like you have been at it forever.

[@robertjcashworth4712]

Never boring. I wait for your videos. Enjoy them so much and I am a non sailor

[@geezenslaw]

First of all Patrick you're never boring... we are around the same age and you're doing what I'm expecting to do someday if I can ever get my sloop out of the marina... Laff... I lived in Norway for a good number of years and worked on the Norwegian shelf for a few... I get glued to the computer screen watching you handle your boat in those seas... I understand why you don't like the 'Sock' notwithstanding I have no intention to flying my symmetric anything over 5kts... Laff... great vid and Fair Winds...

[@patricklaine6958]

Many thanks CR. I'm sure I will eventually get comfortable with the Code Zero and Asy Spinnaker. I keep telling myself, 'patience'.

[@melee401]

Always good to see you again Sir Patrick. I will leave you with this :“I really don't know why it is that all of us are so committed to the sea, except I think it's because in addition to the fact that the sea changes, and the light changes, and ships change, it's because we all came from the sea. And it is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea - whether it is to sail or to watch it - we are going back from whence we came." JFK That little vessel's performance is quite admirable Patrick. Running solo is just so much difference than having a mate. The Western fjords of Iceland are beyond any words I know.

[@gregoryfrancisjames5071]

Here in Hua Hin, Thailand, I don't have a TV - you and one or two other intrepid adventurers are my main source of entertainment. Many thanks for another excellent video. I wouldn't know a jib from a genoa - but hey.!....Very watchable nonetheless.

[@patricklaine6958]

Made my day. Thanks.

[@sailing_tassies_adventures]

You're an inspiration, especially to older 'new to sailing' like me. Very much appreciate you taking the time to explain, but also no arrogance when you don't know something. All the best.

[@patricklaine6958]

Made my day. Thanks.

[@marcrevel2213]

Another enjoyable video. It amazes me the detail on these wind maps. They will only get better with the development of AI.

[@patricklaine6958]

I remember as a young pilot, that we hated computer generated forecasts, and always wanted to speak with a human forecaster....... Times change.

[@brucebrown9604]

Some beautiful scenery, thank you for taking us along! We always keep some mini bottles of wine on board, for the occasion! I hope you will give us a comparative analysis of your three boats sometime, that would surely interest your viewers! Looking at your top furler line, I wonder if its diameter isn’t too big and therfore it doesn’t sit deep enough in the pulley. On our boat it is thinner, not so good for the grip, but it doesn’t jump out or get tangled. I also keep it tensioned at the stern through a pulley held with an elastic bungy cord. The small diameter line is enough for the forces at play. Fair winds, fair seas be with you! 😎

[@patricklaine6958]

I'll look into the sizing of the top furler when I get home. I really know nothing about them.....(as is evidenced by my filming).

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi, your a very brave man , sailing solo , and great fun to watch , my desk top is rolling so time for a brandy , number 2 , check the cat is still on board and off to bed .Fair winds my friend and catch you on the next video .😉❤👍👍

[@soggybottom3463]

Damn, Skipper! You pilot that racing sled like an airplane! Oh......👍😅😅😅

[@GlobalTribal]

When I brought back my brand new bicycle from the bike shop, I lost control and slammed it to the driveway ground, causing a nasty scratch on the handlebar, and heartache. As I was about to touch up the black handlebar with a black marker to disguise the scratch, my 10 year-old nephew interjected, "no, no, a beat up bike is a respectable bike", showing wisdom beyond his tender years. Indeed I have since accumulated so many more scratches that I couldn't care less. Jenna has now acquired signs of a respectable boat! Congratulations!

[@patricklaine6958]

Brilliant. The trick is to know when the item looks 'tested in battle', or if it just appears 'neglected'. :-)

[@davidnichols147]

Fantastic, the scenery is truly marvelous.

[@micheldevries7975]

I have to be careful not to binge watch all yr videos (I discovered this channel a week ago). While watching I noticed there is something special about you wich I recognized because I met a few people like that years ago, mainly during my navy days. And then you mentioned you were a fighter pilot! So the penny dropped 😊 : pragmatic, doesn't let emotions get in the way of things that need to be done, safety first, no drama, following procedures, aware of one's own limitations, continuesly eager to learn without being submissive, calm, good sense of humour, friendly and approachable, etc. I am learning a lot here, thank you!

[@christinehammell6365]

Never a dull moment Patrick x

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Always good videos to take us out there( safely.haha), thank you Patrick.

[@jkjobies]

Absolutely love your videos Patrick! Your photography is superb and your lovely gentle calm personality! My fav on KZbin! Thank you!

[@esnaultsylvie1138]

Coucou Patrick, Nous sommes toujours très heureux de suivre tes aventures en solo, quelle belle expérience et des paysages de toute beauté. Nous espérons un jour te revoir à la Rochelle et nous n'oublierons pas une bonne bouteille de Châteauneuf du Pape. Merci beaucoup pour ces partages. Bon vent à toi et Jenna que je suis sur Marine Traffic Info. Toute notre amitié Gérard et Sylvie

[@patricklaine6958]

Merci mes chers amis. Ce serait bien de vous revoir tous les deux. Je suppose que votre bateau est à Lorient maintenant. Cela me donne une excuse pour visiter !

[@mogensostergaard5951]

Again, a great video. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and learnings. About the scratches the boat got. Though it hurts the eyes, don't forget: It only happens to things being used 🙂

[@NC0Q]

I need to watch again, because I probably missed it but: 1.) No “Hello phantom sailors!” Edit: I take that back, I watched it again sorry 2.) No classic rock lyric reference 👎 3.)There WAS a Châteauneuf-du-Pape request at the end👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 (Sold a lot of bottles of that as a 20s year old waiter in the late 1990s-early 2000s.)❤️❤️ Sorry for all the emojis. Thank you so much for posting, your camera work and editing is exquisite. Never been on a sailboat or on the ocean, but the sights (and sounds!!) warm my heart, thank you thank you thank you.

[@patricklaine6958]

I did some lyrics, but deleted them because the video was too long......

[@richarddebenedettoph.d.3769]

Love the simplicity of the boat. The scenery is breathtaking. Felt cold though just watching. Be safe, fair winds, and tks again for the video.

[@patricklaine6958]

It does feel noticeably colder than in my previous trip here..... or maybe I'm just older.

[@SCOTT-vm5nj]

Awesome as usual! So enjoy your videos! 🥂

[@craimb]

Thank you, Patrick! Always a joy, when a new video from you pops up! Looking forward for the next one!

[@billdevan9710]

I love the way your videos are crafted, it’s great to be aboard!!

[@patricklaine6958]

Far too kind Bill. Thanks.

[@HP-qj4gz]

Thank you for producing such interesting videos! Proper sailing videos that are a joy. I feel as if I have joined you in your voyage!

[@mvakleko]

Your videos are amazing! I like how you are showing your maneuvers and talking through and giving us a glimpse of the challenges you face even when docked. I only have one problem with your channel which is waiting for your next video to be released 😅 I love your channel and your good sense of humor and personality showing us your adventures and taking your fathom crew along and being real and showing us how it is! Can't wait until the next one! Fair winds!

[@gariursic4778]

Beautiful video Patrick! Very entertaining, which is what we are looking for on the internet, the opportunity to travel with you and see different countries. Please keep it up! You are an example of knowing how to make the most of life ... Your videos are a liberation for my boring life! See you in the next one!

[@patricklaine6958]

Far too kind Garic. Fair winds.

[@MrJzuz]

Just came back from a sailing trip and there's a new video from you. Ending a holiday on a high note.

[@MrJzuz]

Still shipping a bottle of chateau neuf du pape with me everywhere i sail, for the rare chance of meeting you in a port.

[@bwertman]

Patrick, my family and I are currently on holiday in Avignon, enjoying a glass of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in your honor. Best wishes and smooth sailing!!

[@fridrikhermannfridriksson5501]

Great videos Patrick, welcome to Iceland.

[@patricklaine6958]

I'm doubling all my lines for a serious blow that is about to arrive in the West Fjords for the next 48 hours...... :-)

[@finbarrmurphy701]

Another great video Patrick, thank you. When I’m tacking I usually leave autopilot engaged and just press the 2 buttons simultaneously, -1 and -10 for port to give me a 90 if that makes since.

[@patricklaine6958]

Yeah, but on Raymarine's remote controller, you have to work your way through a 3 step menu selection. I used to just press the buttons too on my NKE remote.

[@marktaylor484]

Eminently sensible leaving the reef in given such changeable wind's.

[@2299jsimon]

Patrick, you are one tough ol codger... you are an inspiration to all of us ol farts.

[@szymondworski]

Thank you for posting. Enjoyed the video as always. Two epic moments - the battle scars on the hull and the wine shop at the end :) Fair winds!

[@louismonette704]

It's always with great pleasure that I watch your videos, you are one of a kind. Be safe

[@chrisferguson237]

Just a brilliant presentation Patrick. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@patricklaine6958]

Welcome aboard Chris, and thanks!

[@johnryan2193]

I was very interested to see how you would adapt to the new boat , I hope it is a positive experience. Thanks Patrick for bringing us with you it is great for us armchair sailors .

[@patricklaine6958]

I'll discuss the change after I put a few more miles under the keel. Thanks for asking.

[@kristoffscuba5466]

Superb stuff as always Patrick. Have to say that sailing that thing looks like a lot of effort compared to a standard Bermuda rigged cruising yacht. Can’t say I’m convinced! Fair winds my friend. 👍

[@hogenSair]

Agreed, those backstays look like a pain in the a** on shorter tacks. Last episode Patrick said he thought the most ideal boatlength was around 40 foot. I’m wondering if the conclusion will be the best boat was in fact Isabella 😂

[@patricklaine6958]

@@hogenSair My wife (who does not sail out of the marina) is convinced of that!

[@jcheck6]

@@patricklaine6958 We have similar wives, mine won't fly in my experimental plane with me.

[@Robert_DeVille]

So pleased to see the quest for Châteauneuf-Du-Pape has been renewed..... And no surprises at the result either!

[@spreifelt]

Thanks Patrick, your episodes are the best (sofa) sailing experience there is!

[@philipfauchon197]

It was great to see the video of our journey long the west coast of Iceland after following you on Marine Traffic. Stay safe.

[@HenkdePeuter]

Respect to you, Patrick! That's some great sailing @ 8:30. Impressive!

[@ushi120]

Hope you enjoy the well deserved bottle of wine, or it was a present for your French colleague at the harbour. 👍💙

[@Joe.Blow1]

Thank you very much Mr. Laine for all the precious explanations. Cheers,

[@RaphaelOertel]

What a great trip (again) and You have great wind for it! Love the sound of the water and what about the challenge of the Icelandic impossible names!

[@robertwilson8789]

Hi patrick . Thanks for the nice video . As always very engaging .Allow me to throw some 'old salt' lingo at ya . We always called those protective boards 'Batter boards' . I remember when I first heard the term I didn't get it because I associated the term 'Batter' with cooking .hehe . Well I figured out the real reason for the term soon enough . They are meant to take the battering so that your ship doesn't . Also the fishermen I knew that used small stabilizing sails or outriggers called them 'flopper stoppers' which is a kind of fun name. Fair winds to you .

[@Einar_Runarsson]

Great views from my homegrounds Patrick. the westfjords are truly majestic with wintercoat on :-) Brrrr. Fair winds! (BTW; I found my new boat at last - in Finland..)

[@davejenner1211]

Great episode Patrick. You manage to bring together stunning scenery and images with nautical 'tips' from docking, gybing, tacking and navigation all in one video.

[@markroth9827]

Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

[@tvonzweck]

Always good to see you out there sailing Patrick! I like the commentary on the tacking and jibing. Hope the gelcoat repairs are successful. Mixing for that shade of blue should be interesting.

[@patricklaine6958]

I actually have a container of that paint at home..... We'll see how it turns out. I'll film a before and after.

[@randyclere2330]

I was stationed in Keflavik, 1974-76!! love this place!!!

[@javierechevarria1548]

I came from Iceland yesterday. I was on the east coast, Back sand beach area. I thought about you and your adventures. This video couldn’t come in a better timing. Fair winds, travel safe!!

[@sailinghooponopono2457]

Keflavik Naval Air Station, NASKEF, was closed in 2006, but reactivated in 2015, from 2017 with the P-8aPoseidon, stationed there. I visited in 1977, with P-3b Orion, from our base at Andøya in northern Norway.

[@patricklaine6958]

Ahh.... thanks. Im of the P3C generation. :-) i actually met an Air Force C130 crew there at a hotel where I went to dinner. They were on a stop-over to somewhere. I knew better than to ask.

[@TheFlyingPlectrum]

I was there many times in the 90s on Nimrods.

[@jcheck6]

Gosh you guys are old. But then again I was running around Europe and landing at Stavanger in my trusty Phantom about the same time, '77. 😁

[@davidbroman8391]

Châteauneuf-du-Cod! Something smells fishy to me Patrick. Great episode. Your new boat seems fast.

[@airgead5391]

LOL! While watching I thought about adding a comment about Chateau Neuf du Pape, not knowing what would follow at the end of the video! Nice one!

[@yakekaj]

Great Vid, watched it whilst doing passage planning for my first solo sail... Across the Pentland Firth into Scapa Flow. Was good to see an expert at work solo tacking (must get me one of those remotes)

[@flashfictionsTD]

Loved seeing the cruise ship next to the snow/ice covered rock, especially after that rough bit of weather. Here's to smooth sailing. A phantom shipmate in Texas.

[@kyle6094]

Nice passages, Patrick! Very striking landscapes you've shared. Thanks!

[@reloadncharge9907]

Enjoyed the video as always! Every episode has a learning moment…thx! Merci! Andrew

[@dennismacdonald2003]

Such a great sailing channel tyvm from Squamish BC Canada ❤❤❤❤

[@RichieKeane]

Another great video Patrick, great tip and advice

[@taxpayer1040]

Thank you so much for your films - just superb - and I really like the small details. This gives the sense that we are in your boat with you. I love the Icelandic names - they are like weather a challenge! Safe sailing.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

Hi Patrick - spectacular views and scenery, though we do not envy you the 1°C temperatures 😄As regards your harbour wall mooring, we use harbour walls in a similar way, but the trick around here is to use "Angels". These are merely heavy weights and we use two large bow shackles that each weigh about 2kg (fishing boat chandler sell them for about £5 each). Once the shore line fore and aft are in place we open a shackle and put one on the fore line and one on the aft line and then drop them over the side. This pulls the boat in (quite gently) and keeps her near the wall but she can still move off. It also stops any long lines working their way under the boat. If you want to see more detail on this, our episode in Douglas (Ep,. 249) gives a detailed account. Having seen your running backstays in operation, I am gald we have a standard triangular sail. I will happily accept the slight loss of speed in favour of the sheer convenience of line handling. You did great but I am glad we do not have to do it. Fantastic stuff as always from you!

[@patricklaine6958]

Thanks. I recall reading an article by Tom Cunliffe where he talked about putting weights on the mooring lines as well. I really must give that a try sometime. You lasses are ahead of me as usual.

[@user-mc9tq7zk7s]

It is such a pleasure to be sailing with you Sir. (Btw - the boat looks great! I am glad you got something you are happier with. Viability is superb. It seems very comfortable).

[@breckenridgeexpert]

I love your style of adventure. You are an inspiration! Damn fine mucking around, super passage making, great content on sail trim details. My thanks.

[@patricklaine6958]

Welcome back BE. Far too kind.

[@kimyoung230]

Always enjoy your videos Patrick! Thank you!

[@Crowscratch_HauntedLibrary]

Another great video! Thank you Patrick, and bonne chance!

[@Rittlesleo]

Both of my children were born early in the morning and it was quite an adventure! Prepared me to be a sailor I guess😄

[@loribadgero1035]

Silly Patrick, when will you learn to just bring a few bottles with you when you travel? 👊🏻😅😂🤓👍🤗❤️. Beautiful video. I am always amazed by those of you who look so ‘at home’ while sailing in these conditions. Truly awesome!!😮

[@malfunction8165]

Another informative and fascinating vlog.

[@wellsgb1957]

Thank you Patrick, another excellent video 👍🏻

[@bionfoster4489]

Enjoyed your latest video as usual. Especially your sense of humor! I prefer my cod in a good chowder.

[@neilmulcahy8042]

Another informative and entertaining episode. TAKK 😊

[@cohenshcohen]

Very good...and interesting footage...you can see the tough...quick response...can-do...fighter pilot attitude...

[@gjpenaloza]

I've had a furling gennaker too and have had the same problem as you. Normally the furling line gets wrapped around when either (a) there's no too much tension on the gennaker halyard, (b) you un-furl the gennaker very fast using the gennaker sheet instead of the furler. The way it has worked out better for me was to make sure that there's good tension on the gennaker halyard and un-furl the gennaker just using the furler line and sheeting-in at the same time just to remove the slack on the gennaker sheet. (don't know if I made myself clear). Love your boat! Just sold my etap 26i and this RM 890 is getting into my mind... Fair winds!

[@patricklaine6958]

Excellent advice--very helpful. I didnt know what i did wrong. Thanks

[@Duartechamps]

Fantastic episode. Nice ending as an actor. 😂

[@gerloczyek]

At 2:00, again, like Gustavo said in your earlier video, you need to keep a little tension on the furling lines, both "incoming" and "outgoing" while furling both ways (your "furling halyard line" should be tight at this point as discussed as well). Makes it a bit trickier, but prevents this little mishap from happening. Practice furling and unfurling in very light air conditions first.

[@flyerbluedog]

Château-Neuf-du-Cod - Is that what they mean by the "perils of the sea"? That’s ruff 😂

[@paulthew2]

Excellent stuff, Patrick.

[@derekfairminer4263]

This the first of videos Ive watched and it's been really enjoyable. I love your boat, it seems to have large open deck area. Ive spent a lot of time motor sailing during my years scuba diving but Im hoping to do some proper sailing sometime soon.

[@bollboen]

Hi Patrick, thats a heafty tour your on. Im impressed. KZbin would not let me put positions in this commentary field. But my suggestions for your Norwegian visit(As a north norwegian sailor and north norwegian citizen) is the maybe not so known as Lofoten, coast of Helgeland(the thin piece of Norway) And spesifically I have four suggestions that are all a bit off coast they are from the south - Vega -Træna -Myken and Rødøy. All of those have fine harbours. But I have to warn you, the summer is still missing here.

[@cyrilvermeil]

Super! Tellement inspirant!

[@briancunningham2250]

Congratulations on another brilliant video. Sailing in the Denmark Strait is definitely not for the faint-hearted.

[@patricklaine6958]

Indeed!

[@entropygizmo2880]

I think your hopes were a little too high on obtaining that bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. 😂 Good to see you out on the open seas again.

[@davidi4306]

I really enjoyed this video and love your boat. It's a blow when they suffer damage but most yachts have some sort of signs of usage. Hopefully a quick paint touch up will make it perfect again. Looking forward to hearing about your decision to change boats when you make the video.

[@patricklaine6958]

Thanks. I'm hoping the paint touch-up will be quick and easy......

[@ronjohnson6406]

Every time I open a bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape I think of you Patrick.

[@patricklaine6958]

I'm going to ask them for a commission!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

Oh lol, you with your Chateau de Shanti ... some of the backdrops in your sailing footage is spectacular! Maine lobster boats also have those small steadying sails.

[@patricklaine6958]

I saw a French fisherman with one and he told me they are called (rough translation) 'ass slapper'. :-)

[@howtosailoceans1423]

@@patricklaine6958 I'm guessing actually the translation is "spanker", which is the aft most sail on a sailing vessel.

[@patricklaine6958]

@@howtosailoceans1423 Ahhh! That makes all kinds of sense. You learn something every day. Thanks.

[@RobertLarsonSF]

Nearly twenty years ago my wife and I were returning to our marina in about forty knots of wind and working against a current. Nasty. We would always deploy our fenders as we neared the marina, but it just wasn't safe! I now know the term is going in "hot" ... no fenders! Just happened that back then the last dock (against which the wind was blowing) was for a seaplane that wasn't in dock at that time. ALL of it's docking space was covered in tires and it was such a nice coincidence to have those waiting our return and the wind blowing us into place. One of the marina live-aboards was waiting there and caught our lines. I asked why she was out walking the docks and she replied she was making sure all her ducklings returned safely.

[@patricklaine6958]

I have hijacked other empty pontoons/berths when the wx just wasn't going to allow me to safely/easily get to mine. No one has complained (yet). Fair winds.

[@ChiChi-dy9qi]

Chateau Neuf du-cod made me laugh. You have a subtle sense of humour. I assume it goes well with fish; The wine, not your humour. 😆

[@ExpatMoe]

Looks like a perfect position for a leg over to Greenland 🤠

[@patricklaine6958]

About 4-6 weeks too soon. Still a solid block of ice on the East coast of Greenland......(but I had thought about it). :-)