Song of the sea - Exploring Scoresbysund by seakayak - northeast Greenland

-- Scoresbysund is the largest fjord in the world. This kayak-expedition in northeast Greenland was self guided and unsupported (apart from the pickup by motorboat). An authentic adventure. Two people (Frank van Zwol & Jolanda Linschooten), two foldable sea kayaks. July/august 2022. 26 days of provisions and unnameable stretches of sea, mountains & glaciers. We started paddling through the pack ice. Later this changes to inland icebergs. We met arctic hare, muskox and arctic fox. We came along a ghost town, a spooky cabin and the remnants of inuit-sodhouses. --
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-- Our outdoorgear:
Foldable seakayaks: Nortik Navigator & Nortik Argo
Gram paddle (greenland style) & Werner Shuna paddle (euro style)
Norwegian Wood spare paddles (Greenland style)
Hyperlite Mountain Gear 4 P tent (with half insert)
XGK expedition multi fuel stove
sleeping bags: Rab Mythic 400 sleeping bag & Helsport Rago Winter
sleeping mattress: Exped synmat UL
+ lightweight cheap undermattress of closed celfoam
30.06 riffle (rented)
tripwire from Icebearalarm.com
iridium satellite phone
Garmin inreach mini emergency beacon
VHF radio
solar panels: Allpowers
--Cameragear:
Olympus TG6
GoPro Hero10
Sony RX10 MIII
Sony alpha 6000
Samyang 12 mm/F.2.0
Lensbaby Velvet 56mm
Gitmo mountaineer tripod
DJI Mavic mini drone
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I hope you find time. Or even better: want to make time. As I made this filmdocumentary not for the rushed among us. As the expedition took 26 days and the editing back home almost as much (21 - although these days were not as long!), the story about this part of Greenland, the kayak and our tiny role in it, cannot and should not be told quickly. This vast expanse of nature, raw and pure, takes time to get familiar with. As its history, its animals and its people. I hope you enjoy watching it.

[@alib2801]

I have watched this so many times. Extraordinary cinematography and story telling.

[@luduong]

My wife and I have begun our baby steps into kayaking. This film inspired what's possible for us. Thank you for sharing it with the world!

[@derekhanson9915]

Oh my gosh. This is one of the best sea kayak adventure video presentations I’ve ever seen. So well done in every aspect. This is done by a professional! Wonderful Jolanda! Thank you! So inspiring.

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Derek!

[@jo90110]

It's my dream. I will be there before I died. I send you the respect and the glory.

[@laurentvenet2758]

Wonderful movie and experience. Thank you for sharing the beauty of Greenland with us.

[@maiwolf-outdoors]

Thank you for sharing this amazing adventure with us! 😊

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thanks for your words!

[@zoltanferencz8579]

It’s a beautiful film. I watch it many times. It is inspiring, and peaceful. Thank you Jolanda.

[@OutdoorFoto]

I am happy to hear that, thank you.

[@lawrencewitt7548]

Thank you so very much❤

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you, for letting me know!

[@truth-Hurts375]

Absolute Fantastic !!! This video deserve many more views !!! Watch it on your tv !!!!

[@pamfreeman5197]

I LOVE it, LOVE it, LOVE it... Sorry Jolanda, I just had to watch and listen to it again. Take care and be peaceful on this Earth. Best wishes for always to you both, Pam

[@2johnbrady]

A truly inspiring video! You have made me realise what is possible with a kayak; I have just got into kayaking at age 79. I watched it the day after kayaking on a Scottish loch with patches of ice in places, the air temperature about 4C, and we were fine, so to see you two in Greenland made me realise what is possible! Thank you so much!

[@OutdoorFoto]

Great to read your comment! Such an inspiration for others: at age 79! And yes, of course, why not?! I presume you live in Scotland? A truly great nature place! I love to get back. So then you have nice kayaking places at the doorstep ;-). All the best!

[@handknottipps]

Спасибо за прекрасные съёмки, моя мечта вот так путешествовать когда-нибудь осуществится, надо ещё каяк nortik navigator купить и в путь.Спасибо вам и счастья желаю!

[@kayakpaddler1955]

Fantastic trip and fantastic filming! Thanks for sharing the beauty of kayaking in the North!

[@kayasper6081]

Wat een prachtige shots zeg! Geweldig om andere Nederlandse kayakreizigers tegen te komen op KZbin.

[@OutdoorFoto]

Fijn, dankjewel. Happy Paddling!

[@goldenmakes748]

Such a beautiful film and experience you have made! Thank you for sharing this epic travel with us!

[@darrenwoodward3779]

A truly beautiful part of the world...a gorgeous video, with amazing imagery and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. Thankyou so much for sharing this adventure.

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thanks to you, Darren, for letting me know! I feel grateful.

[@fabiocalvino2329]

You made my heart beating and my mind dreaming. Thanks. Beautiful photography

[@beautyandthebeast2740]

Absolutely stunningly filmed, what a beautiful film to watch. Thank you so much for this, National Geographic films do not come close. .

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thanks só much for your comment! Makes me happy!

[@ScenicPaddler]

Dank voor het delen van jullie avonturen op deze fantastische afgelegen plekken. Jullie weten als geen ander de spirit van het landschap over te brengen, inspirerend.

[@OutdoorFoto]

Dankjewel, Michel!

[@beneb.711]

Thanks for this awesome video!!!

[@AirOnTheWater]

Absolutely amazing footage! Thank you for sharing.

[@LOOL72]

Wonderful, thank you very much !

[@rechtsanwaltll.m.fabianchr8503]

Thx for this wonderful impressions and outstanding montage .. great work!

[@markhinchcliffe2533]

Thank you…just sensational!

[@jackieandtrevor4270]

Magnificent place - superbly filmed. Thanks so much !

[@elzaozolina7277]

Fantastic movie. Thank you :)

[@ivankubanyi7539]

Beautiful! ❤

[@lizzerdo1]

Outstanding!

[@OutsiderYeti]

One of the best sea kayaking oriented videos I've seen!

[@opsoverseas]

That was stunning and inspiring, thank you both!

[@TorFjeldstad]

Hi Jolanda and Frank. This video was amazing. It touched me right in my heart (or stomach or something). It made me want to go to Greenland, but I have enough self insight to know that I won't do it. I was in the same group as you, building a baidarka under the wonderful guidance of Anders Thygesen. If I should go anywhere, I might rather to the Aleutian archipelago, where the bidarka originate from.. This workshop was an exceptional experience for me. I have often said that it was one the best weeks in my life. It was hard work, and my fingers were sore and full of blisters. But that did not matter. The unity of the group, that everyone helped each other, the humor and laughter. together with Anders, made it so special. I hope you look back at it with some of the same experience as me. Take care! Tor

[@OutdoorFoto]

Hei Tor, så flot at høre fra deg! Tak! Jo, det har vært et veldig spesielt opplevelse hos Anders!

[@ZigeratDjing]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing

[@B2Nature]

Fantastisch gewoon. Dank je wel.

[@cyrilng4aqw]

Absolutely beautiful, wonderfully filmed and written! Thank you for sharing your fabulous journey with us.

[@jailen461]

very pretty. unbelievable. thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience. Actually stunning. I've been kayaking for many years. (48 years) but most of it rivers. It's all great. Again THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. And yes, the water is such a great surrounding. You always keep on learning. And enjoying!

[@thewindrider1]

The best, nothing else even comes close. The music, narration, photography, humor, I hope to see more. I could stop watching it.

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you SO much for your wonderful reaction. I'm so happy to read it!

[@margefrommars6905]

Beautiful video, thank you for sharing.

[@flatoutdoor]

Dank voor het delen van jullie schitterende film die rust en schoonheid van de natuur in al zijn grootsheid prachtig overbrengt. Volop genoten!

[@DryTideGear]

Awesome trip!

[@beeemelle]

Your passion for the kayak is written all over your smile - wonderful!

[@OutdoorFoto]

Nice to 'hear'! Thank you ;-). Yes, it is totally freedom, the kayak!

[@amc7988]

Tienes un nuevo suscriptor❤

[@Forestowo]

Wonderfully journey and film!

[@AnnemarieKesseling]

Wat een prachtige beelden, na het kijken voel ik me gewoon helemaal zen.

[@AryanAbbasnia]

Thank you for sharing your expedition with us. It was inspiring.

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you for your nice comment!

[@ralphmammen]

Ein wirklich schöner Clip über die Tour mit passender Musik und viel Natur zu sehen. Beste Grüße Ralph A really nice clip about the tour with suitable music and lots of nature to see. Best regards, Ralph

[@OutdoorFoto]

Recht herzlichen Dank, Ralph.

[@ifjchsiwocjcjs4378]

This video is incredibly beautiful. Thank you very much ❤

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thanks to you for your nice comment!

[@joostrotteveel2456]

Wat een mooi filmpje weer Jolanda en Frank. Genoeg fotomateriaal om weer een schitterend boek te maken. Echt te gek. Dank voor het delen van jullie avonturen.

[@FlussFahrerMatthes]

Very impressive expedition and pictures. Thanks a lot for sharing this adventure, i totally enjoyed watching!

[@OutdoorFoto]

Happy to hear! Thanks

[@LongIslandKayakJourneys]

Beautiful video. I love the adventures! Hope to do such a trip one day myself

[@beckerfrank714]

hey. great thx for this awesome moment you share. Greenland by Kayak was cancelled for me 2 years ago and this 2 days before departure due to Covid lockdown although my flight was already booked. Its still on my list😊. what a pleasure to watch this over and over again.

[@Salamii6]

Pure wonderful

[@AmigosdaVela]

Wonderful video! we dream with the beautiful images, music, storie! Thanks!

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you so much for your kind reaction!

[@andrejprimc4439]

One of the best outdoor films I've ever seen... I'll watch it a few more times right away. Some clips change almost too quickly.

[@kentekstrom]

Thank you for this inspirational and well made movie. We’ve kayaked Svalbard and would love to do Greenland some day.

[@luizalbertocoelho5927]

Fantastic.... ! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you!

[@jayspot4]

Beautiful and inspirational! Thank you both for sharing this epic adventure ❤

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you for your nice comment!

[@lindav9463]

Loved watching your journey.

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you, Linda!

[@jeanpaullesage7133]

Très belle aventure et formidable vidéo, un vrai plaisir à regarder Merci beaucoup 😉

[@OutdoorFoto]

Merci á vous!

[@juomariturmio]

Extremely well made film and beautiful locations.

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@prignitz-outdoor]

Grüße euch. Eine tolle Tour.👍 War selbst schon einige Male mit meinem Kajak in Grönland 🇬🇱. Gerne mal vorbei schauen 👀. Prignitz Outdoor

[@midway_sey12]

Wow Amazing!!!

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thanks!

[@DetlefGerritzen]

Great video, thanks for inspiration!

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thanks, Detlef, for your nice comment.

[@eberhardkoch1576]

...and the palmleaf of Cannes go to...Thank you verry much for this breathtaking adventure! Eberhard Koch germany

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you so so much!

[@marie-floreblondelot6636]

Superbe! Quel bonheur de regarder cette vidéo en attendant de retourner là bas! On ne peut que tomber littéralement amoureux du Groenland! Nous ne sommes pas encore allé à l'est mais le Scoresby semble être une sorte d'apothéose. Encore bravo pour cette magnifique vidéo.

[@OutdoorFoto]

Merci, Marie-Flore!

[@rodolphoguedin]

Beautifull, beautifull, simplesmente beautifull. Congratulations

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you so much!

[@pamfreeman5197]

A totally beautiful and meaningful video. Thank you to you both. Pa

[@OutdoorFoto]

Pam, thank you for your kind words!

[@ZbyszeqLG]

Wat een adventure! Groeten uit Polen.

[@bethwindsor3047]

I loved your video. I’m envious. I’m a kayaker in NW Oregon/Washington. Come visit our shores when you can. Again, thanks for this video. Simply beautiful.

[@jvhoff50]

Amazing video. We know you guy's are tough because you camped in a tent without a built in floor!!! We are also from Oregon and have paddled and camped near almost every tide water glacier in Alaska. Someone once said travel to Alaska when your young because everywhere else pales by comparison. Obviously that person didn't paddle in Greenland

[@lennartblauweboot]

thanks,

[@richardtodd5418]

Great cinematic quality

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you so much!

[@user-hn4yf2sb5v]

Prachtig !

[@beautyandthebeast2740]

Thank you so much for taking the time and energy to reply. Hope you had a great trip and I will look into the link.

[@richardskip]

Van kanoparadijs Nederland naar Groenland. Ik bedoel maar. Prachtig avontuur hoor !!!

[@frankvanzwol-auteur]

Wie het kleine niet eert, is het grote niet weert :-).

[@user-cm3te5iu2x]

Thank you for watching the wonderful video.!!!

[@OutdoorFoto]

And thanks to you for letting me know!

[@janijankopetek777]

Nice

[@generaymond9282]

wow firewood and no trees.great vid though.

[@beautyandthebeast2740]

Thanks for the reply, you deserve much more recognition for the film you made, amazing! Could you help me when you have a spare minute and let me know about the equipment you used, namely the canoe and tent please? Also are you planning any other trips? Thank you and have a nice day Jonathan

[@OutdoorFoto]

Sorry for the delay (but I was canoeing last month, on beautiful Lake Inari, Finland.) In Greenland we had our Nortik kayaks, the Argo and (mine) the Navigator. It's foldable, very rugged and totally seaworthy expedition kayaks. You can check out the website of Frank, he also imports them (vouwkanowinkel.nl). The tent is the 4P type of Hyperlite Mountain Gear. And the plan is to continue in east Greenland, around Milne Land, next summer. Greetings, Jolanda

[@annepicard8331]

schitterende beelden, heel indrukwekkend. Ik ben jaren geleden in Groenland geweest om te toerskien en heb intussen het kayakken ook ontdekt, maar in warmere omgeving

[@OutdoorFoto]

Dankjewel, Anne. Er zijn best vergelijkingen he, tussen die witte weidse wereld en het weidse van de zee/het water ;-). Mooi is dat.

[@ValkyRiver]

Wait, is Scoresbysund the former name of Ittoqqortormiit? 🇬🇱

[@masume1111]

That was amazing trip, thanks for sharing. Can you please let me know the brand of your kayak?

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thank you for your kind words. The foldablekayaks are from Nortik. www.vouwkanowinkel.nl

[@melaniamoschini6107]

Grazie per la condivisione, mi sono emozionata e che il vostro messaggio tocchi tanti cuori 💕

[@kayakncamping]

Beautiful video - thank you. May I ask what type of gloves you used? I've been looking through the Neo gloves, but not sure which ones you were using. Follow up question: did you like those gloves? Did they work for you?

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thanks for your comment! We used different types. We both had the type which connect to the paddle. for the really cold moments, but also had normal paddle gloves where only the thumb is separate from the rest of the fingers and the palm stays open (I have them from Yak, very soft and a little thicker neoprene) . I also had my thick gloves from Neo Pro. Frank doesn't like them so it's very personal and you have to paddle lots of cold hours at home to learn what works best for you. I love them because I can still work my camera's while paddling and never get cold fingers although every finger is separate in them.

[@Amunstar]

Hi Jolanda, very good! Can you tell my the name from the music/song at 4 min.25 sec.? Thanxxx!

[@kirstyleitch863]

A wonderful adventure beautifully shared, such a pleasure to watch. Can you tell me please, were you happy with the Nortik Navigators? I am considering buying one and there is very little written about them by paddlers.

[@OutdoorFoto]

Thanks, Kirsty. The Navigator (with the wooden frame, mine) and the Argo (alluminium frame, Franks) are our personal best option for expedition kayaking. We 've done a 2 week trip partly around Corsica (other You Tube film of mine) and this summer we plan to head back to Greenland again, with the same kayaks. They are sturdy and absolute super sea kayaks. I have a Rebel Greenland T and an Ilaga here at home, both wonderful kayaks for the sea but on a trip with food and gear for a month on board, my Navigator is best. It is also very stable (for sure compared to my Ilaga ;-), which is also nice at a heavy sea covered with icebergs.)

[@kirstyleitch863]

@@OutdoorFoto Thank you. One more question, I see you carry equipment on the deck, did you protect the fabric there at all? On hardshells I would usually put something in place to protect from spare paddles but am wary of doing so in case glue damages the skin of a Nortik. Keep up the wonderful adventures, more films please!

[@OutdoorFoto]

@@kirstyleitch863 I don't see a problem here. Even if there were any scratches on my deck (not that I know), then I would not bother. My kayak (equipment) is there to be used. If the fabric would be that sensitive that I had to protect it from having packsacks or a spare paddle on it, then it would not be an expedition sea kayak.

[@itotallycare]

Hi there, this looked like an amazing trip. Enjoyed watching. I'm curious about how the kayaks have held up for you specifically Navigator. I'm interested in getting one but it having a wooden frame makes me nervous, doesn't it soak up water and rot? I imagine the wood is treated to repel water though right? Is the skin tough? And what about the hinges (frame connectors), are they solid or become loose with time, require replacements, tightening etc? Thanks!

[@OutdoorFoto]

Hi and thanks for your nice comment. The Navigator needs some more maintenance (then the Argos) that is, before the trip I oiled it (linseed). Therefore the frame is far more durable (than the Argo). It does not soak up water or rot, it is ash and thus treated (linseed) it is perfect for the job. Of course you must make sure - during and especially after the trip, to not let water stand in the boat (for long). The skin is though, we landed on pebble beaches no problem but of course you can always have rough conditions and in case of an emergency (a hole) we have repair with us (comes with the boat) which works even outside to repair (as we did on a training trip back home). The hinges stay solid, never had a problem.

[@itotallycare]

@@OutdoorFoto Fantastic, thank you for the information! One more thing if I may, for how long have you had your Navigator?

[@OutdoorFoto]

@@itotallycare 5 years now. Did another longer expedition with it (partly) around Corsica. And this summer I take my Navigator again back to Greenland.

[@itotallycare]

@@OutdoorFoto Well 5 years is promising. The Navigator is quite expensive so I need to make sure it wont break on me after just one or two years. I watched your Corsica expedition too and enjoyed it very much. I paus at moments where the Navigator is in view since that was my initial motivation, I was looking for videos on it and found yours. I'll subscribe for another Navigator adventure.

[@sadovodby]

Hey! Lovely journey. Can you please describe the capacity of nortik argo? How many dry bags of what size is possible to put inside under the deck?

[@speleokanu4720]

It is an Nortik Navigator.

[@sadovodby]

@@speleokanu4720 must be same size?

[@speleokanu4720]

They used Argo 5,20m 160kg payload and Navigator 5,05m 150kg according to data sheet. Nearly same size, but Navigator has less space inside due to the wodden frame and less hight. Both excellent realiable seaworth watertight folds. I use my Argo from WW 1-2 on rivers, lakes and sea. It carries Baggage, food, water for multiple day trips and is still fast to paddle.

[@wildsalmon575]

Hi Jolanda, where did you get the rifle? Is it possible to rent it from an outfitter?

[@thierrybayle4338]

super film quel est la marque de vos kayak?

[@OutdoorFoto]

Nortik Navigator & Nortik Argos. Vouwkanowinkel.nl

[@Salamii6]

Any polar bear encounters?

[@kalsont]

May I ask what kind of kayak do you use?

[@OutdoorFoto]

Of course you may! These are Nortik foldables, the Navigator & the Argo. Vouwkanowinkel.nl

[@josephinebennington7247]

Very well filmed. Congratulations. No whales, walruses, polar bear encounters?

[@marie-floreblondelot6636]

Vous n'avez pas vu la tête de l'ours blanc dans l'eau ? 😱

[@josephinebennington7247]

@@marie-floreblondelot6636 Non! Je dois regarder encore. A quelle minute, svp?

[@marie-floreblondelot6636]

A la fin

[@josephinebennington7247]

@@marie-floreblondelot6636 Aah, Merci beaucoup.

[@marie-floreblondelot6636]

@@josephinebennington7247 Je viens de le voir sur grand écran c'est un phoque en fait

[@everfreshnote2357]

What name is your using kayaks?

[@OutdoorFoto]

Nortik. Argo & Navigator.

[@alib2801]

I have watched this so many times. Extraordinary cinematography and story telling.