Ep 63 Sailing Iceland's North Coast Solo

[@kijetesantakalu]

In the world of sailing KZbinrs who are screaming for views with clickbaity titles and thumbnails, you seem to be one of the few modest people. It's refreshing to see these videos of your adventure, thank you!

[@hughburgess4168]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@evanofelipe]

Hi Patrick, It’s always uplifting to follow your adventures, they’re full to the brim with optimism

[@miguelmartinho]

Ahoy, Captain Laine! Once again thank you for your generosity in sharing your seamanship, wit and humor through the wonderful images captured. Fair breezes!

[@caragibson]

Thank you so much Patrick for sharing your magical adventures with us 🌊🌬️ Merci beaucoup 🙂

[@patricklaine6958]

Much appreciated Cara.

[@reloadncharge9907]

Fun episode…clearly some challenging sailing! Excellent learning moment - dipping the eye. Easily forgotten in the haste of securing dock lines! Thanks, Andrew

[@patricklaine6958]

Welcome back RNC.

[@TT-tn1dp]

Thanks for the “dipping the eye” tip … very useful! More tips along way will he greatly appreciated.

[@mikeh9882]

Patrick, I'm loving this series. Very inspirational and something to learn every time, as usual.

[@Chris-ny3me]

Thank you Patrick for your many wonderful sailing videos. You got me through the pandemic and when I sail my 1980 C&C 30 on Lake Ontario, I imagine myself far from land somewhere in the open Atlantic or near a remote fishing village. Every moment is an adventure for me and I have learned so much from you.

[@patricklaine6958]

Hey, sailing on the Great Lakes is every bit as challenging as the Atlantic. I used to live near Lake Michigan and saw some ferocious storms there, and the weather can change there so quickly. Great Lake sailors have my respect! Fair winds.

[@darren5472]

Over the years of following you Patrick I have learnt so much. When I started to watch I did not have a boat, just ambition. Now I have one and Im still learning from you. Thank you for traching us "dipping the eye". The best content on KZbin 😀

[@SVImpavidus]

Always a great story to follow Patrick. You make us grin and smile. Showing that you dont need 20 tons of boat, a long keel, skeg hung rudder and centre cockpit to handle big seas and sail wild oceans. More power to your elbow! Sail Safe mate. Ant & Cid

[@stevelawrie9115]

Ah Patrick, love the Bob Dylan reference. :) Still my favourite sailing channel, I watch a lot.

[@patricklaine6958]

Well spotted! :-)

[@allaheadflank]

Always appreciate the way you take us into your voyages, Patrick. Please provide as much content as you can while still enjoying the trip. Thanks!!!!

[@gpk7683]

I always look forward to your posts. Thank you for taking us along. Great adventures!

[@bernardlawson665]

Consistent and valuable lessons especially for us SOLO voyages. Your share on 100% accountability in my years in the USN is definitely spot on; and always on guard for pilots of all ages "THERE ARE OLD PILOTS and BOLD PILOTS BUT NO OLD, BOLD PILOTS"! GOD SPEED/TY again 👍👍👍

[@patricklaine6958]

Even though I was a pilot, I hope the ship driver community would recognize me as a 'honorary member'. :-)

[@bernardlawson665]

@@patricklaine6958 indeed as I was a Skyraider pilot in Vietnam

[@MrSpinnerbug]

Hi Patrick Good tip on tying up on bollard with another ship already tied up! Beautiful scenery!😊

[@olivei2484]

Always great to have your cheerfulness and great spirit. The flukey wind would drive me nuts.

[@SimDeck]

My son (14) recently went to Iceland on a school trip. I would love to get there and watching your videos just reinforces that. What a beautiful country.

[@patricklaine6958]

Of course, I don't do it justice because my focus is on sailing. It is a stunning country well worth the visit.

[@normanboyes4983]

Thank you for sharing your adventures Patrick.😀👍⛵️

[@hughburgess4168]

Always a joy to watch and listen to you Patrick. ⛵️

[@GlobalTribal]

Thanks for sharing another episode of fun and adventure, Patrick.

[@theamateurboater5892]

I'm a recent convert, but I have to say I love your videos. You have such a sense of fun and humour, but its also really informative and helpful for beginners. Fantastic work, and so enjoyable to watch your adventures.

[@patricklaine6958]

Many thanks TAB. You made my day.

[@theamateurboater5892]

@@patricklaine6958 , it is us ordinary mortals who should thank you for the great efforts you have made in creating these videos. You have created a body of video work which many thousands of us will be able to revisit and enjoy time after time during the coming years. Given your fondness for quotations, I will say this: Your work shall not grow old, as we that watch might grow old. Age shall not weary your films, nor the years condemn. Many of us will be sincerely hoping that your drive to create these films does not wane, and we look forward to more adventures in the future.

[@hughburgess4168]

Exquisite Patrick as ever. Easy viewing and easy listening. No fuss, some quotes and a few tips! You never disappoint! Thank you. ⛵️

[@brucebrown9604]

"Dipping the eye", a new term to me. Nice and poetic, easy to remember. My shipmate also appreciated! Lovely scenery, useful insight on sailing in strong winds with the headsail only! 😎

[@joergesdorn8329]

Great episode. We did it last year the other way around so this was a great recap of all the places we saw! Thanks very much for posting and - explaining dipping the eye! Great to have a traditionalist on KZbin!

[@patricklaine6958]

Thanks. I often wondered if there was a 'preferred' way to go around (heading East or West). I'm not sure it really makes a difference. My two trips there saw slightly more wind from the West than the East, but as you know, in the fjords, the wind doesn't obey the compass. :-)

[@carbarrer6]

Dipping the eye! 👍 Thanks for sharing seamanship tips.🙏

[@omig5108]

Very politely

[@flashfictionsTD]

Enjoyed another of your sailing videos. Wow, Iceland and the Arctic Circle. Thanks for posting.

[@MrBonito22]

Best sailing site on you tube. As someone who only sails solo on a 22 ft down the coast of South Australia I envy you. Bought a bottle of Châteauneuf du Pape the other day. You have good taste.

[@svantegbergman]

Nice tempo in this video, and always great seamanship combined with great humility. Very inspiring.

[@rogermayfield5049]

Patrick - from one of your loyal phantom shipmates. I love your videos and adventures. I learn something every time I watch. You are a true gentleman of the sea. Keep it up brother.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

520th subscriber LIKE; 2,093rd desktop phantom-shipmate tag-along view about to happen. 2:02 - now THERE's a majestic view to start out. Some great captures, Captain!

[@murrdawgsmurray1256]

Love the stories and information sessions you share during your videos. Cannot wait for the next installment of your voyage!

[@tealtoad19]

Dang brother Pat! Absolutely enjoying sailing with you around Iceland in the snow ... especially the part where the wave crashes over the rail and I have to change my wet socks and crank up the fireplace! Lol ... ! 😂

[@frankespinosa2012]

thank you Patrick for sharing your wonderful adventure. As a phantom shipmate I look forward to all your journeys. Be safe and enjoy!

[@totesdev4363]

You Share, Teach And Inspire, i learned something today about mooring lines and can’t wait to get out sailing again. Please don’t ever consider retirement, stay young and keep sharing your adventures 😍

[@drewr34skyline18]

An. A TEAM production on this one Patrick. I agree with the raymarine gear. The axioms are great but supporting software for tablets and network add ins are a little weak. Looked to be a fantastic trip. Well done for braving out the big winds in 42 is very punchy! Great job looking forward to seeing you ' from the other side'🎵 of your adventure.

[@patricklaine6958]

A Team. Well spotted, but an easy one! ;-)

[@DCT728]

hello Partick Again another humbly inspiring video thank you for all that work you do to share your journeys.. Dom

[@rexanddonnaboyd]

It's always a joy to see where your adventures take you and your seamanship is an inspiration! Fair winds.

[@javierechevarria1548]

Hi Patrick, You know sailing, filming, French, cooking , … You are killing it !!!

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

Watching this series, I really have to take my hat off to you. The videos show clearly the difference in yacht types by the slight style change, which I am putting down to time pressures due to the new yacht demands. Your style and knowledge, let alone confidence, is simply awe-inspiring. Keep safe, fair winds, and bring on Norway 🍷🍷

[@sreterzot2081]

Dear Patrick, I really like your videos and your adventures. And I have tu say Chapeau ! for singled sailing in this waters ! I am looking forward to your next video. Thx.

[@sailingslapshot]

Another great video. Love your insight, expertise, subtle humor, and tips for the less-traveled. Have learned a lot from your videos. Like Christian Williams' videos, I get my notepad out when you guys produce videos. Thank you for your service as former USN aviator and interested to learn more about you. Stay safe. -Jim

[@ruslanustiuhov5510]

Thank for another episode 🙏⛵

[@richardhall7822]

Loving the performance of your RM - another fantastic episode and looking forward to seeing the fjords of Norway from the sea 😊

[@airgead5391]

I always enjoy your videos very much. I like your pointing out the importance of certain substances of liquid nature, having a nice red color.

[@melee401]

Congratulations on your vessel's Blue Nose Certification Capt. Laine. I am really enjoying her from a performance and handling point. She performs beautifully for her size. If she continues to be pretty Erick might be looking for one soon.

[@jeffb.140]

Love the high latitude trips .. the light is magical .. used to work in polar research myself, am no sailor but once still went to a Ross Island Yacht Club meeting. Good times!

[@patricklaine6958]

My bucket list includes a trip to Patagonia, and a jump across to the frozen continent. I'm thinking about it......

[@jeffb.140]

@@patricklaine6958 I guess that would be quite the adventure. So far I only crossed the Drake passage there once on a research ice breaker in winter. Some days the sea was completely flat, but I'll never forget the two days we went through a storm with 10m waves. Even the 100m ship felt like a tiny nutshell.

[@TRCAdventures]

Wow the views are amazing, I'm sure in person it's much more magnificent! Thanks for sharing

[@Karma-fp7ho]

Dipping the eye. Nice. Thank you.

[@palleh.jensen4648]

Thanks Patrick, safe crossing to Norway.

[@srenoster728]

Another great one from you. It can get cold and wet up here in north. Baltic sea This spring in particular. I was sailing this spring in april for 1 month, and the temp, never got abow 6 C. super cold when you are tacking for 10-12 hours in 18-28 knots of wind. But as you say. us sailors just need a little sunshine and everything is forgotten. Fair winds Patrick.

[@bobthesnobscotland2821]

Superb yet again Patrick Cheers.

[@glennpittman4993]

Great videos. Always enjoy them and the wit!

[@markfarnell183]

❤ thank you for making the effort to show us your travels in such a gentle style

[@paulthew2]

Fantastic. Great video, and better still, there is more to come!

[@NC0Q]

Bob Dylan is one of my guilty pleasures; my wife will not suffer him. Awesome video, thank you for taking the time!

[@Kevgs-241]

Thanks for the Video Patrick, I would like to echo the positive comments here as a getting older (not too old yet) often solo skipper I enjoy your ditty's and feel I haven't wasted 17 minutes of my life on drivel. When your done with Norway try coming further South and try the East Coast of Britain on your way home. Though the sea will be murky the wildlife and scenery will make it worthwhile. Safe Passage. Oh: and you'll have a good chance of finding a bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. :-)

[@taxpayer1040]

Thank you so much for a really great film. I want to say that the editing of this film was superb. Loved the dockside fish details and the at sea skylines (at all hours!). Save passage to Norway and congrats on crossing the circle to your dear boat.

[@scapegoat9512]

Patrick, you inspire me. Thank you for the videos.

[@rolfpiotrowski4325]

Nice pictures again! Thanks for sharing! But you are in a paradise of fish! I would have chosen for that! 😃😋👍

[@patricklaine6958]

Every fisherman I meet gives me a cod. I eat it almost every day!

[@rolfpiotrowski4325]

@@patricklaine6958 OK! Got it! 🤣👍

[@jackdunn3235]

Always a pleasure to get a video from you sir!

[@KnutHaglePadle]

Hi! Great video by a great sailor! Looking forward to see you sail in Norway, my home waters.

[@user-mc9tq7zk7s]

Great video. I love to see the reality of the trip. I'm looking forward to the next video. Thank you.

[@stuartbain2815]

Another great video Patrick please more of the instructional stuff... very cool

[@svhulda6157]

Amazing. You have a charming pronounciation of Icelandic names. They are difficult even to a Norwegian. Looking forward to the next video!

[@patricklaine6958]

Fortunately, the people of Iceland are very good natured. I'll be abusing Norwegian names in the very near future.

[@svhulda6157]

@@patricklaine6958 He, he, I know, have been working with English speaking people for some decades. Joined i guy from India on a conference: "Mr. Henriksen, why do you speak English with an English accent, Mr. Henriksen?" People from India and Pakistan do have their own accent :-) Icelandic is old Norwegian. Like we spoke here in Norway 1500 years ago. And they have 'sounds' and letters in there language that we have lost donkies ages ago.

[@breckenridgeexpert]

Super cool… great seamanship & incredible destinations.

[@dominiquepajot2148]

Thank you Patrick, your voyage keep being challenging weather-wise. i do have a nke system and indeed the battery last long but you never know when it is going to die and as you know you cannot change the built in battery. Need to send the remote device over to nke who will send you a new one for circa 100€. I guess if it happens to you in Iceland you long your mickey mouse Raymarine. Keep the good work we are looking forward to the next episodes…. I don’t know if it’s me ( probably not given the number of your followers) but you make me feel very close to you, you touch on the right things, answer real questions, never any show off. Thank you again

[@patricklaine6958]

To make matters worse, I decided to change the batteries on the remote before my next passage to Norway. While changing them, the little spring electrical contact that touches the batteries broke off. No remote control for the rest of the trip! :-(

[@jesusbeiro6113]

A very windy and wet sail Patrick ... and no wine !!!!! I hope you have nice weather on your trip to Norway !!! berthing on your own with help is quite stressing , I cannot imaging without help and against those big black harbour fenders !!! Fair winds and a cheers from Muros !!!!

[@patricklaine6958]

Thanks JB. The Norway passage should be a real challenge. I'm looking forward to it. Departure demain.

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi , you are an action packed solo sailor , relaxed after the storm , where is my large Brandy sitting in my arm chair . Patrick your always fun to watch and set the scene of sailing channels . Take care and thank you for your adventures . 😉👍

[@peterrobinson5576]

Another terrific video to be enjoyed in balmy weather. Extra marks for pronunciation, naturally. In all seriousness, what an adventure. Blimey. Fair play Patrick.

[@einar7163]

Been following your videos for years, I really enjoy them. Keep them coming!You are an inspiration, and welcome to Norway!

[@javierechevarria1548]

Patrick, This is a very pretty boat. I love the blue hull. Another great video !!!

[@szymondworski]

I like the imaginary ingredients :) Amazing video. Be careful out there! Fair winds!

[@tsurdyk]

Fantastic voyage. Thanks for sharing today's episode, Good Sir. Love all the quotes.

[@mmpetrovich]

I'm forever forgetting the lemon juice as well. Fair winds!

[@simonblackwell4273]

immensely enjoyable as always

[@erents1]

Amazing episode/sailing adventure! Saving to my favorites !

[@rmhanseniii]

It’s “A simple twist of fate” that he was able to “Seek shelter from the storm”.. Be safe

[@patricklaine6958]

Right author 🙂 In a world of steel-eyed death, and men who are fighting to be warm Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm

[@bricktopperheadon5490]

Lol…at 2:00 I thought you were sailing into port at first….but already at the finger!

[@scottwilson7835]

I steamed on a destroyer across the Arctic circle, US navy has a fun ceremony, someone dresses as Neptune and deems all onboard certified "Bluenoses". .. certificate with the sailors name included to frame back at homeport. Thank you for sharing this adventure!

[@patricklaine6958]

I did the equator with the Navy, but never the Arctic Circle. I'll hold my own little ceremony. :-)

[@paulwild4524]

Just love watching your videos Patrick! Merci Beaucoup!

[@johnlawrence7268]

Another interesting and beautifully filmed video. Iceland looks great. Love your yacht by the way. Sail safe.

[@davidi4306]

Great video as usual and spectacular scenery!

[@henrikmadsen6100]

Was expecting you to head for Greenland this year, Patrick! Anyway, how lucky are you to find a French speaking helper in Iceland!!

[@helenvojtko9673]

A wonderful video. Love your literary references and helpful nautical advice.

[@EngineeredAngler]

What an amazing trip...thank you for sharing it.

[@janus3759]

Thank you for another great video! Welcome to Norway!

[@peterv3429]

Fantastic sailing adventure! 🙂👍

[@obxarms7685]

I find it amazing how guys like you just kinda laugh at the unpredictable winds and crazy currents around these Nordic islands....your gentleman façade is opaque but the lemon zest and crushed capers don't fool me. Underneath you are definitely Berserker!

[@jameschristiansen7712]

Looks like you are sailing through a Georg Guðni painting. Very beautiful! Chookas for the north sea crossing.

[@Anmeteor9663]

Certainly more cases of Chateau neuf needed to be stowed aboard in France. I would deliver to your next port but I am in Montpellier enjoying....CndP🍷😂

[@spacelord6661]

Excellent news you sailing to norway! 😃👍

[@jasonmcintosh2632]

Thank you for another video!

[@soggybottom3463]

Few places I'd rather be...with a matchless guide. Thankyou and Godbless Skipper 🤗🤗

[@jeancote1498]

Another wonderful episode. As an aside, the solo docking techniques you demonstrated in some of your earlier videos have been a lifesaver. Lassoing was too hit or miss for me (mostly miss if I'm honest)

[@patricklaine6958]

Yeah, I never mastered that lassoing thing..... This much smaller boat (29 feet vs my 40 ft Bavaria) is in theory much easier to dock, but in practice, quite challenging due to the twin rudders that are not in the prop wash.....

[@coco19661]

Great video

[@tomriley5790]

Always great seing your videos Patrick, a bit of epic sailing here, good luck for your next leg, looking forward to it! Personally I don't see the problem with longer videos :-)!

[@ViaConDias]

Now that you have some good miles on the new boat, could you please do an in-depth video on your experience of using a boat like this for these long journeys compared to your old boat that was much more "suited" for this? I am in the market for a liveaboard and I am very much inspired by you to get a boat that is made for sailing more so than for living aboard, but I would really love to hear your pros and cons before making my decision.

[@capnordest]

I was going to ask the same question. Just seems to me that the Bavaria 40 "Isabelle" would have been a more comfortable choice especially when sailing north. I am sure Patrick will tell us.

[@patricklaine6958]

Ok -- next video.

[@javierechevarria1548]

Hi Patrick, I had the same curiosity. You replied to me and I am grateful for that. You have many fans, including me. You’re a hero for us!!!

[@ViaConDias]

@@patricklaine6958 That is amazing. Thank you so much. Truly excited to hear your take on this. Right now, I am really split, but I do lean towards buying a boat that wants to sail more than she wants to anchor 🙂

[@ChrisWilson-nw4gk]

Another super video Patrick . My wife won't let me do these long trips like yours . I am off for a few weeks this weekend to your home port from here on the Solent.

[@patricklaine6958]

I have sailed that area. Lovely place.

[@winmosser]

Excellent thank you!

[@navegandomivandestadt34]

Brilliant thanks for sharing

[@6r4metroman]

Excellent, thanks for the upload 🙂

[@quetzalocean]

Whoaa !!! That's refreshing !!!! 😋