Sailing in Iceland: It’s NOT going to Plan [EP 204]

[@charlestull4884]

Screw what others might think, just leave that repair off the boat tour next time. GREAT JOB!!!

[@tristanthedestroyer]

Yeah! At 3:25 The classic "everyone kicks a goal" millennial falcon tune is back! Love it 😄

[@jpdj2715]

Anchor chain - put it into a bucket, maybe and let it, say, soak in Oca-Ola, or spray a can of rust remover over it in there?

[@gidge34]

Oh and the cold plunge, takes some time for the twig and berries to show back up.

[@hectorcyre7664]

Hey Adam and Kiara. Great adventure. But one thing scared the crap out of me. Kiara, you put your hands on the anchor chain when it got fouled and you were trying to free it. When I was in grad school I spent my summers fishing commercially. The skipper had rules, of course. One was that you never touched the anchor chain when it was being deployed or retrieved. Never. Ever. He said it was the most dangerous thing on the boat. And this was on a commercial fishing boat. In 2019 on our way to Southeast Alaska on our trawler, I forgot the rule and ran my hand through the gypsy when we had an issue with the anchor. We were a full days run from the nearest small First Nation village with a very small hospital (named, ironically, the H.W. Large Hospital after the founding doctor). I got lucky. 22 stiches later the pieces were all put back together, and the nails ended up on the top and the fingerprints on the bottom. No lasting damage to nerves or tendons. But please, if you have an issue with the anchor, use a chain hook on a line, or just a line, but don't put your hand on the chain or the rode. I just don't want you to remember the rule in the manner I did. Enjoy Iceland. When is Alaska on your list?

[@zaneenaz4962]

The smile of confidence...or satisfaction...Adam: got the job done. Cheers mate.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

There is a bucket list item... anchor watching in an Icelandic fjord... With beer. Sign me up!

[@tomkiefer2386]

We've had the "anchor chair scramble" twice. Once each with 35' sail and 38' power after rough weather with water over the bow. It seemed like it was two hands blind, or one hand and eyes on. I felt your pain.

[@jpdj2715]

I feel your pain ;) 17m44s "The Following Day" and I thought, "oh wow, it's all still there, seemingly in the same place"; then at 17m55s I thought "polar bears?" meh You know, Iceland's West side is on the North American tectonic plate and the rest on the European side. These plates are drifting apart. As long as volcanos keep filling the openings where the tear happens, Iceland gets larger, or else it breaks in two halves. The "vik" in their place names is the same as in viking. In my native language we have a similar word. It basically means something like "hood" or hamlet or quarter and the "ing" in viking makes for "person from" so that means viking means "boy from the hood".

[@janecme]

Extraordinary landscape. Thank you for sharing x

[@davidh3194]

Loving my Monday fix of SMF. Twenty two minutes of smiles with Khiara and Adam. Cheers!

[@mikeh720]

Gorgeous sail into the fjord! Thanks for taking us along to live vicariously through your videos. Sláinte!

[@johnbosworth777]

lovely anchorage in the fjord.....hope you are going to try some fishing while in tbe fjords. So......no diving down to check the anchor hold then.....can't imagine why...😂😂😂😂😂

[@RoyClare]

Another brilliant vlog ….. 🎉😊 …. thank you both. You set the production bar high, and yet you make it all feel so natural and it’s great fun to share your voyaging. ❤

[@SailingMillennialFalcon]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@slowerpicker]

Sailing Uma was up that way a couple years back. They might have suggestions, stones unturned, etc, though great having your take on that bleak, friendly, remarkable island country.

[@ro2778]

You should sail to Lundy island just off the coast of North Devon, UK in the Bristol Channel. Lundy is Norse for Puffin Island. And indeed there are Puffins there, you can even go to the telescope that is set up to view them. Or go to Shetland, there are loads of Puffins there, on Nos and the southern tip, Compass Point. You can sit on the ground and the Puffins hop past your into their dens.

[@tomdebenedittis7491]

I understand you sailed a little over three thousand miles to get to Iceland, Google says its only another three thousand miles to where Santa Claus lives. Ahhh I wouldnt take the boat but well maybe a short flight, little dog sledding? What ever it is you two are doing it is just joyful to watch. Thank you for taking us along. Godspeed.

[@shabbydoris]

Great filmography, Adam n Khiara - lovely video - thank you for sharing *****

[@shakedlw3394]

13:10 Tortoise* Great Video! You look calm

[@herberthahn6964]

Millie is such a beast with weather.

[@calmauric8218]

Lol. My Garmin autopilot ram just overextended and busted away from the rudder quadrant... I feel your autopilot pains. Keep on keeping on!

[@richmorpurgo5554]

Looks great on the repair. DONE!

[@jimwapelhorst3328]

I'm amazed how stable your boat is in that seaway!

[@sailingbeyond9657]

Infectious smiles !! both of you. You are near the land of Rolly Tasker sails, maybe a free code zero !

[@neilfromclearwaterfl81]

You need sturdy and reliable for the bilge mounted autopilot while pretty is just a nice to have. Just remember the boat yard adage... "Putty and Paint Make it What it Ain't!" As long as its sealed up well and protected you can hold on pretty until you can source enough gel putty/fairing compound and paint to make it pretty. Look what being too concerned about pretty did to the Titanic... Oh My! Best!

[@hedleyjackson5131]

great views lovely video 12 degrees is warm sea swimming.

[@richb313]

Good job repairing the auto pilot and sailing up that fjord good luck seeing the volcano.

[@dannyfisher9223]

Absolutely beautiful looking place so pretty the green hills, thanks for another great episode guy's 👍 Absolutely love seeing the big Ozzie flag flying high and proud in the Northern hemisphere!!

[@anthonyexton7243]

Four bears , must be lucky to see them 😎

[@tomriley5790]

Impressive tangle on that chain! Looks amazing views! I drove around the coast of Iceland years ago - very spectacular! (and a long way with all the fijords!) Puffin's are amazing and there's thousands of them in Iceland!

[@HeyMichaelLeo]

14:40 those drone shots are sick.

[@Spoon279]

It's too bad that you didn't get to see a Puffin in the Fjord, but I heard there's a guy in the town you're at selling a parrot that's pining for the Fjords.

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Enjoy latest sailboat adventure! Mike from Missouri

[@ValiantSailor]

Careful grinding inside your boat. Those sparks can set fiberglass on fire. You should be using some welding blankets to catch the sparks or at minimum wet things down. I've witnessed what sparks like you are making can do inside a boat.

[@crashgilliam5983]

That repair should be strong enough if not better. Seems maybe that chain rode needs to be let out more than needed, more often? Just sitting in locker and rusting up? Just a thought. Awesome landscapes. What a great spot for a hot tub!

[@johnmayer3433]

I know that only a few YTers do it but some real time hint is much appreciated.

[@richarddickson3211]

In the boat yards of cornwall UK, we call brackets like that, Rough and strong !!!!!!

[@andreaspoppe]

As the autopilot is not in line with your baby bulkhead there will be some out of plane forces. therefor please ad a stiffener (ideally) perpendicular to the baby bulkhead (rearwards) or diagonal forward. Out of plane bending may kill your baby bulkhead.

[@TMcCarthy253]

Hey guys, well done shimmying up to Iceland. Been planning on a sail around the world since I was 21, and am now 4 years away, altho will be with wife and 3 kiddos. So I’ve watched quite a few sailing Vlogs. Have to say, I’ve enjoyed yours more than most. And John Kretscher has a sold a couple more books as result of yer interviews. So hit him up for a beer next time you bump into him in port. Here’s a thought. What about circumnavigating N & S America? When you get around to Seattle area, we’ll give you a nice welcome. Cheers! Tom

[@JeffLatimer]

12:13 Absolutely stunning!

[@marktaylor484]

Iceland is a very special place, do try the Arctic Char if you get a chance and try to avoid the "Black Death" spirit drink. Fair winds'.

[@timharris3203]

There's a Costco in Reykjavik you can resupply at, that is if you have the Costco card.

[@brownnoise357]

Motoring under load is really good for Diesel engines, and keeps them in very good condition internally, which is why I try to run them on passage Sails Furled for about an hour in the Morning, which tops the Batteries up before the sun comes up, provides hot water for showers, plus when I get one for my next boat a single plate induction hob for the galley to save cooking gas to do breakfast, and as the Sun goes down a repeat of that for evening meal plus a boost for the batteries, in whichever Batteries need a top up. If you like Puffins, you will like the Islands off the Pembrokeshire Coast in West Wales close to the entrance to Milford Haven. The County I'm stuck in waiting for my next Sailboat. 😅 Best Wishes and Fair Winds, and Requesting that you not get anywhere near Pyroclastic Flows please, as Volcanoes are very iffy apparently if they havent had any Virgins thrown into them recently ? Bob in Wales still. ❤👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️

[@Styrman67]

The”pretended puffin”, isn’t that an Eurasian oystercatcher? Love your videos, keep on 👍🏼⚓️⛵️

[@johnmayer3433]

It is.

[@kenshores9900]

You are fortunate it failed when it did. You did the best repair you could make. You are not a rookie. After all the 2 of you just crossed the Atlantic. Fair sailing.

[@johnburgess5534]

Courtesy flag to be flown close up on stbd yardarm!!! Capt John

[@moebeing1190]

Cool sound for the Oh shit the video's over moments

[@robsandham1335]

well done! I love your ingenuity!

[@Carsten-Berlin-Wi]

Like always very entertainment, picturesque at 12:50 ... what about Adam😂 Now waiting for the volcano maybe next week?

[@mckaypaterson2519]

Thank you for another great and enjoyable episode!

[@stanmcdonald1121]

Great work guys stay safe.

[@slick8086]

I've heard that the cold water thing exercises your cardiovascular system. The cold makes all your capillaries constrict pushing all your blood internal to conserve body heat. It's as if they were muscles and you are "flexing" them. (I guess they actually are muscles, just not skeletal muscles.)

[@matthewhecht6580]

Looks amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@trevorgodfrey7571]

Puffin and Oystercatcher. Great video.

[@jonathanscott550]

Thanks you two great video beautiful Iceland. Stay safe catch you next video

[@gidge34]

Tri-facta “Twisted Chain” is one hell of a metal band name .

[@nonaparker564]

Beautiful shots and loved the hot springs and Adam’s dip !!! Looks bloody freezing there and it’s summer !!!! ❤

[@ginnymoss6338]

I was there at the same time! I live in Georgia, US. I was with old Icelandic friends and they barely flinched regarding the earthquake and volcano. I was thrilled to have a cool story to tell! Enjoyed your movie. 🇮🇸🌋

[@returnofthebiker2774]

brrrrrr 🥶🥶 but beautiful and adventurous...

[@ristovainio5393]

Looks like SMF is in satellite photo in Hvammvik.

[@defel1]

Nice video.

[@simonabunker]

That hot spring does look like the one Sailing Uma went to. I am sure you chose it for the same reasons - great shots of the boat! I think they had a bit more trouble getting you shore.

[@MCallsen]

Amazing landscapes - take care with the volcano though :P I had to laugh at the "fake puffin" which we call a coastal sea swallow where I come from :D

[@jonunya3128]

always enjoy your content, thanks for the video

[@craigparse1439]

16:36 Was that a Puffin..?

[@jasoncox7874]

La Vaga has nothing on you two. Great video as usual.

[@JeffLatimer]

4:03 Question… for this brief little shot of the skyline of the town… did you switch to 60fps or something? I love your videos, this isn’t a criticism AT ALL. It just made wonder what fps you normally film in. Thanks. Beautiful country so far. Looking forward to seeing more of your self inflicted adventures here and beyond. 😃 Keep up the great work. Y’all are certainly one of my favorite channels to watch (and I’m so glad you’re back after the (much needed I’m sure) break.

[@tjairicciardi9747]

awesome video, how do you heat the boat while on the hook in cold climate??

[@donaldoutdoors]

Hi you two!!! I don't know a lot of the language, but HV (from what I remember) has a sound a little bit like 'Qu' but more like a Kv (if you can imagine Qu is Kwuh and Kv is K-vuh but only one syllable). So Hvammsvik is sorta like 'Kvamms Veek'. There is a town a little farther west from Reykjavik (veek rather than vick!) called Hveragerði. I don't remember how/where I picked this up, but if I remember correctly, it's pronounced KVAIR-a-gair-thee (think of 'air' and then Kvair and gair etc): Kvair-a-gair-thee. Now, say it all together so it flows and let the last part drift off to almost a whisper. And that is your improper-totally-wrong-American-style Icelandic language class for the day :) Bless Bless - PUDDY!!!

[@davidmcbee814]

What a life!

[@johnrathbun2943]

Yeah I think it is a great idea to go back to hot springs bay. I can't spell or pronounce that name so I decided to change it to the most important thing there. I love those Puffin birds. I think they are so cute. So have you seen any polar bears yet! Plus I was wondering are there any Orcas there? I just love Orcas. My dream is to swim with them in the wild. I'm not to happy about the water temperatures that they like to swim in. That's why we have 5.5mm wet suits. OK thanks for sharing your visit. Not to many sain people go sailing to places like Ice Land. Okay I'll see you next week. Stay warm and stay safe.

[@MrFroglips69]

Another groovy episode. Be careful, Volcanos are not tourist friendly.

[@MesaperProductions]

Roast puffin was quite tasty

[@jerrymacvaldosta]

thanks

[@Ryan-wb1zu]

Great videos. Makes me miss my time in Iceland when I was visiting during a training cruise. Do you guys have plans for getting your blue nose?(Arctic Circle for the non-mariners)

[@gidge34]

Never read the comments unless it’s mine. Y’all are doing and it and that makes people mad and sad and putting you down makes them feel better until they stop typing 😘❤️❤️

[@timharris3203]

While your in Iceland dump your fresh water tanks and re fill them with Icelandic water. I've been to Iceland many times and its the best water I've drank right out of the tap. You won't regret it.

[@stewartspeer1]

Khiara, what have you done your nose?! Reykjavik after party "nose skiing"?

[@Richard-R-S]

🙏🏻...

[@binniragg1527]

Welcom to Iceland I h

[@matatooie]

Well, look at it this way. With a big knot in the chain, there is absolutely no way that will accidentally leave all the chain on the bottom because the end somehow detached itself. I mean with a knot like that, it won't matter.

[@Stephan_01]

❤❤🥰🥰

[@roberthazlehurst2752]

Hi guys when booking in to your new locations book in as captain and pilot and not as captain and mate as if anything happened to the captain the mate can’t move the boat but the pilot can safe travels

[@BelieveTruthDisbelieveFallacy]

It doesn't have to look pretty, a field repair has to be functional, good job.

[@OffGridAussiePrepper]

How about keeping us updated on temps and not just say its really cold...lol

[@davel9130]

Craig Ferguson keeps popping off in my head: "Iceland is in the north Atlantic. It's capital city is Reykjavik."

[@joelkoricich1771]

What an adventurous life you have. Such a great relationship. Do you think you could have accomplished as much as you have without KZbin? Just curious. Have fun in Iceland.

[@larkangel6593]

Pre YT adventure travelers filmed travelogues that were shown as shorts in theaters, which then later migrated to TV Before that, travelers wrote articles for magazines and held lectures upon their return. People like stanley, London, hemingway et al Adventure travel is just one facet of the entertainment business. It takes good hosts going interesting places to be successful I support falcon, ruca and sam since they're doing interesting things

[@robm.4512]

@@larkangel6593Come to that, Joshua Slocum, the first to circumnavigate singlehanded, paid his way around the globe with articles in local journals and talks about his travels to paying audiences at his various ports of call. By all accounts he was good at making himself popular with the local influential ladies, who then made the arrangements for him to present his lectures at civic halls and the like. 😎👍🍻

[@darrynmeadows]

If you're gonna have a dip in cold water have your engine running a nice hot shower will seem the best thing ever

[@pontoonrob7948]

They can not predict weather but tour gonna trust a volcano forecast?

[@brownnoise357]

Is this the second Volcano erupting in Iceland by any chance ? the amount of Magma moving hlobally does seem rather large, with even Yellowstone grumbling apparently? The Solar Magnetic Field is certainly throwing wibblers. Fall/ Autumn appears to have arrived 2 months earlynin the USA Pacific Northwest, and apart from it being bloody cold there already, Large Flights of Geese and Ducks have already been heading South for about the Past Week or so . Where are you heading , Maybe the Mediterranean wouldn't be such a bad idea if the Ukraine War doesn't Expand ? Cape Verde ?🤔 eta. Sorry to bring that up, but if this looks to be the entry into the Extended Grand Solar Minimum Cooling Period that NASA Warned was approaching a few years ago, plus after 4 successive years of La Nina's, we are also entering what is looking to potentially be a Super El Nino. How will they interact ? Dunno. Any Guidance from former such Coinciding Solar Cycles ? Well data is pretty thin on the Ground, but the most stable Global Conditions do appear to have been at latitudes close ish to the Equator ? But somewhere Nice and not earthquakey or Volcanoey, with ability to provision and refuel to sit while seeing how things shake out, and not in the Caribbean right now, as Termites are very much on the move, and they just love Plywood Restaurants. North end of Argentina ? fine Steaks, tins of Corned Beef and some bloody good Wines ? From there if needed, and with a Watermaker, a fine run up to Cape Verde - the old Welsh Traders route back from Chile and Peru, but can be becalmed for quite a while, so full diesel tanks plus Jugs of Diesel in case you need to motor out. That's just me though. Bob. ❤⛵️✨️✨️✨️

[@thomasthornton5737]

😃👍👍👍❤

[@matthewbaynham6286]

I hope you don't spend too long cleaning volcanic ash off of your boat. Unless of course you parked your boat up wind of the volcano.

[@AarononYoutube]

I would be so scared of tsunamis. Maybe they are different kinds of earth quakes and volcanos, the kind that can't cause a tsunami.

[@iainlyall6475]

@13:24 squirrel! i want to shoot the bloody things. how come i'm 1st? are there we are, i'm definately not 1st :-)

[@HeyMichaelLeo]

I guess we will have to wait for any Bikini shots, maybe next trip. Florida, West side?

[@matthewbaynham6286]

I'm going to guess that if you are really desperate for a bikini shot then Adam is the most likely to be able to be talking in to it.

[@HeyMichaelLeo]

@@matthewbaynham6286 it was a joke, they are freezing there asses off. Dah

[@monsterhog1118]

Sorry but I really don't like puffins