Surrounded by ICE! Boat life adventure in Alaska | Allison & James Sailing Alaska S4E12

[@BernhardMasterson]

The feeling of space in this video is palpable. Thanks for the long quiet shots of ice floating by, the close-ups of ice sculpture, and seals. I love the seals!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awh, love hearing that! Exactly what we were trying to bring to you. Glad you enjoyed it. The seals are the best, cheers!

[@gregsage1605]

I can't imaging how much work you put into filming and editing this. You did a fantastic job. I really enjoyed this. Thank you!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe, thank you for recognizing and appreciating that! We're so glad you enjoyed this one, thank you for writing!

Thank You guys for another amazing video. Thank You.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe, we’re so glad you enjoyed it! Looking to bring you another one soon

[@RSEB123]

I have only just discovered your sailing channel. I came across one of your videos and I was hooked. I have spent two hot Australian days watching most of your episodes. I watch various other sailing channel and you would be up there with the best. Nation Geographic quality with the filming. Your personalities, descriptions of your adventures, the technical side of sailing make viewing a pleasure to watch. Looking forward to following more of your journey.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Wow, thank you so much!!! So glad you found us and really happy to hear you’ve been enjoying our videos! We look forward to sharing more of the journey with you, cheers!

[@donna2753]

Epic! Absolutely epic!! The filming, the editing! OMG that time lapse! We could sit and watch that over and over.....Thank you for all you do to take us along!!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank you!! We couldn’t do it without the support from you!

[@tedellis3810]

Thanks for taking me along! If I were 40-50 years younger, I would like to try it. I enjoy watching your cooking, your sailing, your conversations, and man your photography an videography are superb!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

So kind, thank you! We’re so glad you're enjoying! Alaska is a special place, we’re glad to get to share it all with you!

[@carlalo9861]

👍Great video. Great shots of floating ice. Wildlife👌🏼.That soup, delicious. You fix the most yummy meals. Thanks for sharing.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thanks for the kind words, it’s always a pleasure to share our adventures with you!

[@aeastman59]

how beautiful! and those wonderful napping seals! love that time lapse shot too! I was suprised there were other people... kyakers and another boat... I would think there would be no one else there....

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Le Conte is a relatively easy glacier to access being less than 20nm from Petersburg and Wrangell but most people do day trips due to the lack of anchorages inside the inlet. The kayakers were off the other boat, we invited them to come anchor with us when we spoke to them floating in the ice pack.

[@DieselHopeless]

Phenomenal film work in such an incredibly beautiful place! Glad to see you two have lived vividly over the 2024 boating season.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe, thanks! Alaska is a special place, and we're glad to share it with you.

[@bryancohn9406]

It's been in the single digits overnight here in Topeka, KS. with 16 inches of snow on the ground, the most since 1880 and I have been anticipating this drop all week! That change in the bay, from nearly empty of ice to packed with ice of all sizes and the animal life was spectacular. I loved the baby seal peeking around a chunk of ice, that made me smile. Can't wait till next week to see what more of the ice flows, the tide and so much more have to offer.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thanks for tuning in Bryan! We never thought we’d encounter the amount of ice that flowed out over night when we entered into Le Conte bay, a true spectacle of nature! Stay tuned, we have many ice strewn adventures coming up over the next few drops!!

[@gmchristie123]

As always, thanks for sharing. Your photos are always stunning.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awww thank you for your kind words!

[@utemohr]

It’s amazing…. Mind blowing… congratulations…. What an experience

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awwww thank you Ute!!! So great to hear from you, hope all is well with you and your family ♥️

[@peterstace9006]

What a fantastic adventure! Your description of the sound of being out on the ice field with the various wild life must have been a very special experience and very exciting. Congratulation on your achievement!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thanks Dad, it was a pretty far out environment to visit and spend time in. Very different from the bush around Kempsey!

[@oldalaskan4097]

Awesome depiction of my home State. I miss it so much. Pure nature at it's finest. Thank you.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe, we love Alaska. Some of the last un-spoilt landscapes on the planet. Thank you for watching!

[@robertgold2643]

Hi latitude cruising has never been on my radar - until now. Thanks for the inspiration 🙏

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awh, that’s so awesome to hear! In our humble opinion high latitude sailing is the most interesting out there! The dramatic landscapes and abundance of wildlife are second to none. We’re looking forward to doing more of it💫

[@bobschick2943]

Thank you so much for another beautiful episode - your videography and editing is awesome! Love the cooking too! ⛵⛵⛵

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awh, thanks so much Bob! We uploaded this one in 4K, so glad you enjoyed it! We’ll try and keep ‘em coming, cheers!

[@jonbarlow3542]

WOW!!! Stunning footage/photgraphy, that time-laps section was totally captivating and the glacial shots; wow!! Thanks for sharing.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank you!!! So glad you enjoyed it💫

[@Coyotehello]

It is actually kind of surreal, thank you for taking us along. Happy New Year.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thanks, it really is an incredible place, we're glad you enjoyed the episode! All the best for 2025!

[@genuin8588]

I miss Alaska so much, that at times my heart hurts. I hope to see it again, my health permitting. Until then however, I can be there - through you guys. Thank you for this!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe, we can understand that feeling - Alaska is a special place. So glad we can bring a little piece of Alaska to you!

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

Coffee and food always taste so much better when you’re in the outdoors camping or something…can only imagine what it must be like being on a sailboat at the foot of a glacier!😮

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Everything tastes better when you're outdoors!

[@StevenPendleton]

Fantastic video guys! Love how much work you put into your videos!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe thank you for noticing and appreciating! That means a lot, cheers!

[@dennishively5994]

Incredible, awesome, crazy! That is completely amazing

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Le Conte blew our minds 🤯 we have a bunch more ice strewn adventures for you coming up, so stay tuned!!

[@dwy426]

This is so beautiful and wonderful. I never seen anything like this before. Thank you for sharing.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

You’re so welcome, thank you for tuning in and watching our production! Stay tuned, we have many Ice strewn adventures to bring you!

[@brianp3717]

Beautiful. And so good to hear from you guys. I was starting to get worried!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

We're back! Glad to be sharing the adventures again with you!

[@hel-gsailing]

Such beautiful and breathtaking surroundings. Gotta love it. Thanks for sharing. 💙⛵️ Happy new year. Regards from Norway

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Happy new year! Thank you for tuning in from Norway, we would love to sail in your neck of the woods one day!

[@hel-gsailing]

@AllisonandJamesSailing your very welcome ⛵️🌌

[@wastinson]

Spectacular guys! Really good footage. Thanks so much. Have a great winter's rest.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thanks so much for watching, have a great winter too!

[@dentaltok]

Do not become part of the ice lol… great editing and content…..🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️🇨🇦🍻

[@daneulekowski929]

Epic. Loved the episode Have fun guys

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

So glad you enjoyed it! Looking forward to bringing you the next one!

[@mikecopps366]

Great shots of the ice and area. We were there on our 36ft sail in 2022 it was well worth the visit.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank you! Happy you've gotten to experience it first hand! We loved it there

[@EpoxyAndButylTape]

You guys are an inspiration.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awww cheers! Epoxy and Butyl tape, you are the inspiration we need to fix almost anything on our boat! Cheers mate!

[@EpoxyAndButylTape]

Thanks! Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@keithh3463]

thanks for sharing! Another great adventure!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank you!!

[@Cacheola]

Outstanding. Felt like I was right there with you guys, the zoop was delicious, thank you! :)

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

We love sharing our adventures with you, glad you enjoyed the food!

[@maurke170]

What a treat and thx for sharing.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank you for watching, we are so glad you enjoyed it!

[@nancyhunka3059]

Another stunning episode of your summer adventures- and your meals look great as always !

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank you so much Nancy! Looking forward to sharing the rest of the season with you! Happy New Year!

[@EscolaNauticaRAM]

Fantástico, para quem não está habituado ao gelo, faz encher o coração e a alma💗obrigado

[@Jim-jh9bd]

You are so lucky that is amazing I could put up with the cold . I am heading the opposite way to South America on the Pacific side but by plane Will still follow you till I get back

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Safe travels down south, we would love to sail down in Patagonia one day, bucket list location for us!

[@dalebrabb4756]

I was fortunate to see the Portage glacier up fairly close and personal from the deck of the ferry they keep there for that purpose. It was an awesome sight and in retrospect I'd have to count it as a bucket list item. Unfortunately I didn't get to touching distance like you guys, but I did secure a chunk of ice from off the shore to imbibe in 10,000 year old cocktails. I found the ice a bit gritty.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

That’s awesome, definitely a bucket list item for sure! We noticed that some checks of ice were more loaded with silt than others, really gotta pick and choose when you’re out shopping ice in the wild!

[@T1DSUX]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

♥️

[@Rob-r2s]

That food looks really good!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank you! The warm bone broth definitely hit the spot💫

[@deborahhandyside2491]

BEAUTIFUL ❣️

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank You! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheSfoil]

You're braver sailors than I am. The way all that ice can suddenly sneak up on you is why I'm only considering steel hull boats.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe, thank you. Its all just calculated risk. A steel boat is a great option, but certainly not necessary!

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

A lots got to do with the hull shape... Ideally you don't want it to be get a grip on the sides ..rather better to pop the boat up and out as against the squeeze... One of the first vessels to pass the NW passage did it that way locked overwintering in the ice current. It was immensely strong, insulated and essentially barrel shaped ... but was terrible to actually sail. If I remember it was a Norwegen or Danish expedition. Steel, Aluminium or Conceivably Basalt might do it. There was an experimental racer built for a double high latitudes OCR event look for the name Magma and Basalt fiber sailing Racer.

[@TheSfoil]

@ sounds like it’s probably above my price range. I’m looking around 120k usd tops. Probably a well maintained 80s or 90’s Bruce Roberts or Ted Brewer dual helm pilothouse design.

[@leerod]

Brrrrr from Bali😊❤

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

haha we could use some of Bali's dry sunny weather right about now!

[@curtkuhns]

Vunderbar!! So enjoyed your videos. Watched them again and again. James is definitely an engineer. How do I know? Just ask him why burgies are blue! There are a lot of things he doesn't know, but nothing he can't explain. And Allison, those meals you cook! If I were a member of the crew, I'd look at the stove and ask, "What's everyone else eating?" I think Seward bought Alaska from the Ruskies during the Lincoln administration. Now look at it! 'Merica, f**k yeah!! Please be careful around those burgies. The seals are giving you the WTF look, every one. I would like to see a burgie bit invert though, so I'll keep watching carefully. God must have had a master plan when He brought you two together. -Curt❤❤

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awww thanks for always tuning in Curt! We really wish we had caught a burg flipping over, they’re so unpredictable that we never had the camera pointed in the right direction! The history of SE Alaska is so interesting, we’ll have more to share as the season continues and many more of Allison’s amazing cooking!!!

[@davidmontgomery1016]

Beautiful! Amazing trip.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@patsymartin3634]

Wow!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

♥️💫

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Canadian Aussie duo... So similar to Ryan & Brittni on Sailing Sunday except their boat is Aussie registered. Haven't watched your vids. Now subbed.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

So glad you found us! Thanks for subbing! Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos :)

[@WillyB-ys1kw]

Looks like a great spot for one or two Bourbon on the Rocks!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

You are speaking our language!

[@garthjones3747]

Happy new year

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@stevewoodyear-smith8173]

Another wonderful video guys. Incredible cinematography and weather it seems. Although the fishing not so bueno 😅 Thanks for bringing us along on your journey. Curious if you have interior condensation issues in that climate and if so how you deal with them?

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank You! Glad you enjoyed it. We timed it well with the weather! Still not so great on the fishing haha We did have interior condensation issues. You may have seen a few episodes back.. our v-berth was dripping wet resulting in a very soggy sleeping situation. We addressed it with insulative foam and an airgap. We'll be doing a review on the Froli system in an upcoming episode. We kept the rest of the interior dry by keeping the diesel stove running pretty well all Summer.

[@stevewoodyear-smith8173]

Yes that makes sense under the mattress and I use same system which works well. The diesel heater takes care of the rest that’s great. You guys searching for your next destination adventure?

[@mouadhmouadh8927]

WOOOOOOOW !

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Glad you enjoyed it, cheers!!!

[@TRINFSS]

Beautiful scenery. Seeing seals on berg flats always reminds me of killer whales lurking near by waiting for the best opportunity to strike.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

That would be something to witness, orcas are so beautiful to see in the wild!

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Do not repeat do not immerse oneself in the ice pack. 🥶😜 Not without dry suits lol. 🧙🏼‍♂️

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

lol You definitely wouldn't want to be in the water for very long without an immersion suit, no...

[@jimmyjames2022]

Conte, apparently you can get next to large icebergs "easier" than an Antarctic sailing voyage, but sadly no penguins.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

it’s a great entry level ice adventure to wet your toes before embarking on the Drake Passage haha missed the penguins for sure

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Now backtracking on your earlier vids. You must know of Juho and Sohvi - Alluring Arctic. They made it through NWP to Greenland this past summer. Do you have plans to sail NWP?

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Of course! We’ve been following them for a long time. Really enjoying their NWP adventure! We missed them when they sailed thru our area as we were in the southern hemisphere on another boat crossing the Tasman! We have dreams of navigating the NWP but not on our currently boat. Perhaps on a more capable sailboat someday soon :)

[@khyvich]

Y'all being in that bay full of ice reminds me of a sci-fi novel I read years ago. If I remember the name, I'll let you know. Wait, I remember it now. It was The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

haha the story of lone human's emissaries to Winter..

[@khyvich]

@@AllisonandJamesSailing I don't remember any seals or grizzly bears in the novel. You are the lone humans now.

[@lloydbrown9327]

Hi Allison and James..thanks for another awesome video! Great job! A few questions...where are you now, are you still sailing down south somewhere? Do you have any plans on sailing around Newfoundland ,in the near future? Maybe you are working now to pay for your next adventure? Stay safe from the east coast of Canada 🇨🇦.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank you for tuning in, we’re glad you enjoyed it! We’re currently overwintering in the Broughtons in the north end of Vancouver island. We would LOVE to sail around NFL, it’s 100% on our list of places to cruise! But for now we’re knuckles down for the winter back working in healthcare so we can collect enough ‘freedom tokens’ to cruise again in 2025! Got lots to bring you in the meantime, cheers from the west coast!

[@lloydbrown9327]

@AllisonandJamesSailing Thanks again for your reply! I am glad to hear, you are both doing well and working on your future endeavors! Stay safe from the east coast of Canada (Fogo Island)!

[@havanahooligan]

You may have answered this previously, however I can’t see any comments regarding… Do you have issues with condensation? It seems desirable to have insulation installed. This appears to be a feature on “expedition“ boats. I’m new to sailing, coming from an Overlanding lifestyle. During freezing weather, I’ve had water and ice buildup inside the tent.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Good question! Yes, we’ve had issues with condensation throughout this trip.. most significantly in the vberth where we sleep which, we did mention in previous episodes on route to Alaska, but it might be worth discussing solutions in more detail in a further episode! In short, before crossing the border we increased the insulation in the vberth which helped significantly. We also had the diesel stove running most of the summer which helped keep the condensation elsewhere mostly under control

[@eddysmith568]

I wont to take a chunk of ice and and drop it in to whiskey the ice last longer cause there are no bubbles .

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Totally, glacial ice is super dense! Excellent in cocktails and lasts forever in the ice box! Cheers!

[@erichopstaken6435]

I am so inspired by your adventures and the scenery, that I thought, I want this also. I live in the Netherlands, so it will be renting a boat. I was shocked by the prices charter companies charge. Do you have any idea what a normal price is? Thanks in advance. Best regards eric

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank you for tuning in from the Netherlands! We’ve never charted a boat before so don’t really have a good idea of the cost involved, but I believe it’s also very expensive here in Canada to charter also.

[@baphomeg]

❤

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

♥️

[@CaptainG-xs3yo]

👍👍👍⛵🌎🎸😎

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

💫😎🍻

[@StormSignal]

🤠👍

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Cheers!

[@brianmcguire5782]

Hey, really good quality video. Editing and making it a show I want to tune into. The sub 20 minutes makes it great for AM coffee. Reach out if you are ever in Ketchikan and need to do laundry or whatever. Really you need to work on your jigging skills!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Next time we’re heading into Ketchikan we’ll have to connect for a jigging lesson! Everyone knows I (James) can’t catch a fish to save my life!! Cheers Brian!

[@stevenshankle3868]

:)!!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

♥️

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

Add a little kicked- back sophistication on your way by dropping a few terms , then checkout how lighter and grounded you feel- 1.oh my god 2. Holy crap 3 .really 4. Actually Its hard not imitating Hollywood, yet once you begin, you'll find yourself electing words and terms less numb..more about your own straight forward vocabulary. Wildlife deserves much more respect, in respect to people proximity. Think how you'd feel, sleeping with your babies,😮 and suddenly a thing of plastic with 'oh my gods aboard pointing cams looking like guns ! 60 ft is what is urged by experts.😮 Any time you sense wildlife is surprised, you have violated their comfort zone..by the way..the huge amounts of ice breaks is entirely the result of global warming..resulting from careless humans. Sound logical?

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Hmm doesn’t sound all that sophisticated… Perhaps you’re unfamiliar with the range of an ultra zoom lens? We make it a priority to respect wildlife in all of our interactions - we’re well aware of the voluntary limits advocated by NOAA and we’ve observed them. By the way, the ice is melting here in June because it’s Summer… Climate change is certainly real but LeConte glacier has been extensively studied and has determined to be neither receding or advancing. Fun facts, cheers!

[@soflodoug]

I dont see a rifle. Walking around there not safe without protection.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

A Rifle is not necessary for safety in this situation..