Violent blizzard on a boat - our first real winter storm

[@AlluringArctic]

Sooo what do you think, if you watched the end of the video I talk a bit about concentrating more on the videos. Do you think KZbin will be a good career choice? 😁 Or should I just become a financial analyst?

[@UUBrahman]

I am afraid you cannot trust Google to treat you equitably. Remember the women Nasim Najafi Aghdam who had some change in status on her YT account regarding publishing of animal rights content and was extremely frustrated as she was a YT professional and lost the majority of income - so she went into an office cafeteria where Google employees work and used a gun on employees before ending her own life in the offices. Sorry to bring this up as it was extremely unfortunate. The change from Google this week is that the count meter on the "dislike" button has been modified to not show a number count. You might take the "Strong Interest Inventory" to assist you in career choices. Thanks for the excellent videos and I hope you enjoyed the cake on your birthday.

[@nunop6606]

Both! Hi from Portugal! Keep doing both things. Videos are great and you can develop more and more... but as career? to be honest I don't believe, unless you create other projects around video and sailing. One question: What is the brand of that dry suit???

[@chaunceywilliams8405]

Both

[@martineyer5336]

I probably would become financial analyst and having the video making as your hobby. It could become bit tedious and maybe put you off your adventures if you have the pressure of producing videos every week, unless you are really enjoying making theses videos. Although I love watching them as it is completely different to what my sailing is here in warm Perth WA. 😂👍

[@markzieg3593]

You need to do you, to be yourself, to follow your passion. I think you should honor your decision as a good one. Yes, it’s a big deal. But it came from the heart. And while you always seem to be wearing a big smile, somehow the joy on your face and in your voice was even bigger and happier when you decided to share your plans with the rest of us. I say go for it.

[@stevenross3577]

When he said, "let's go kite sailing" I honestly thought he was kidding...that was crazy and hard core.

[@jeffalexander544]

Crazy sum a bitch! 🤣

[@cardiac19]

Dude is Nukin' Futs!

[@whyno713]

His laid back persona and the casual mention of the upcoming kite session just makes it so much more metal. First video I've watched and did not see that coming, instantly subbed after that.

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

and not wise

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@dont-want-no-wrench .... but definitely much fun. They still could act wise once nearing their eighties, right? Especially these days on our completely crazy world, "wise" is about the least concern when doing anything whatsoever.

[@punkynoodle9370]

Just amazing!

[@sunline24]

Another sailing video without palm trees, sandy beaches and bikinis. This is what sets you apart from the hundreds of other sailing channels. You are showing us parts of the world I will never get to. Thanks.

[@benmac940]

Totally agree. Also unlikely to ever make it there, but there's certainly soappeal in a rugged wild kind of way

[@whyno713]

The music selection on the sail evoked feelings of Yann Tiersen, excellent choice.

[@pplusbthrust]

Thanks for testing the waters for us. I'll be there in a million years.

[@kristjanjonsson7723]

Meanwhile I'm thinking, finaly a sailing channel that shows my corner of the world 😆

[@prof.heinous191]

Well, there was a sandy beach, but you just can't see it until the temp goes +0c!

[@scotverdin9401]

Who needs sunny, tropical waters to go kite sailing??!! Badass!!! Awesome! Just 'discovered' your channel and am so fortunate!

[@AlluringArctic]

thanks Scot, glad to have you along! :)

[@KuroSanArts]

Earlier on I was watching a narrowboat channel and they were complaining about another boat going over the 4mph speed limit and making their boat rock.... Meanwhile in Iceland it's snowing sideways with surprised looking polar bears and who knows what else flying past the window and he's out on deck telling us it's not as windy as it looks LOL! Love it!

[@AlluringArctic]

That's because it wasn't really that windy... 😆 I like the image you're painting though 🤣 thanks!

[@southerncross86]

This dude absolutely unique

[@richardsimms251]

I am in my new thick cotton wonderful bathrobe lying on a couch in a nice warm house watching the snow fall outside the windows. I don’t think that I could tolerate such physical discomfort for a prolonged time. Great video. Thank you. RS. Canada

[@jukkamommo6252]

Sohvi laying there must be the cutest thing I have ever seen in my life!

[@AlluringArctic]

Thanks a lot for watching! Would you sail in winter? 🤓 PS. Sorry there's couple brief moments where the audio is a bit screwed. I've ordered a new microphone + wind cover for myself as a Christmas gift 😉

[@Lightw81]

I'm happy sailing in winter but not so sure about kiting in Iceland in winter.

[@egreens8512]

Oh what's that? Can't see shit:) would like to ski up there ultimate off piste experience - great stuff- pretty kewl the kite surfing in winter in Iceland crazy you defiantly got warm blood. And pretty hot Sohvi helps so there's that , cheers go for it, get sponsers, joined Helly-Hansen because of u still no newletter from them:( you are excellent spokesperson i should think, cheers from Wisconsin.

[@flynfishak]

You bet. Have been in the arctic. That far north can be really pretty in winter. It's tough and your traveling has to be much more carefully thought though so you don't get into hull icing and such which can quickly be deadly. It's tough and a very small niche who will be interested. There is another couple (Sailing Uma) who have been in the northern country the past year or so. You might also look at the Antarctic in the future. Just the transition will be an adventure. Start talking to some of the cold weather gear companies for sponsorships etc. You're in a hostile environment to do some great testing.

[@NomadicPhoton]

I absolutely will. I’m from Canada and Norway and Iceland are near the top of my sail list.

[@kvalvagnes]

As long as you are close to land and have control of the weather - its ok. But in a small sailing vessel - really bad weather - storms and icing can easy get dangerous very fast.

[@prof.heinous191]

So glad you got away from the suspiciously warm Faroes to a sensible climate where you can hang out on the beach and go kite-surfing - always good to see Finns upholding their reputation!

[@southerncross86]

No surprise they defeatwd the uncle joe stalin army, these guys go kite surfing in the middle of narwals and walruses. Omfg

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

They are different, aren't they? I love it - to watch, that is, from my armchair right beneath my glowing oven ...

[@davidjackson7715]

Too cold for me ☺️

[@jackdoe3889]

I am Finnish and I have not even seen snow in 2 decades. There is no way in H3ll I would do that. Had enough of cold to last me a few lifetimes.

[@jackdoe3889]

@@manfredschmalbach9023 Nee, er hat einen Dachschaden.

[@jimmerrill5471]

You are a superhero of extreme adventure. Totally amazing. People don't know the work it takes to maintain your kites and strings for a 3 minute video. Wow.

[@Perkelenaattori]

Laughed out loud at Sohvi's "I'm not an expert but.." Such typically Finnish understatement.

[@fritzkabeano1969]

I subscribed. Anyone who's out sailing around the arctic in the wintertime needs all the support that can be given. You got balls.

[@aaronr.9644]

The kite surfing footage in that kind of weather knocked me off my socks

[@juliojames5986]

Sohvi is a real trooper. Not a lot of women would face the hardships .I think you love winters challenges. Playing in that icy water with a surfing thing and a kite ….no one else does that, do they ? Hide in the boat, someone will put a net over you. 😉. Thanks again. 🇺🇸

[@tolex3]

Surprised to see that there were no other surfers..... ;-)

[@deanweber4370]

YOUR FREAKING CRAZY , THAT WATER IS FREAKING COLD !!!! LIKE MAKES ICE CUBES LOOK WARM !!!

[@yaddahaysmarmalite4059]

the water might actually be warmer than the air. liquid water is always warmer than 32F.

[@stankaplan7747]

Did an overnight winter sail (January) with a friend, many years ago aboard his 26 ft converted lifeboat turned centerboard motor sailor. Bridgeport Ct. to Cockenoe Island off Westport. Not that far but lots of close hauled tacks due to the typical late afternoon southwest wind direction. Bitter cold sailing but hunkered down with a couple of steaks & a cheap bottle of bourbon in a nicely heated cabin. Watching the headlights of cars zipping along the crystal clear pitch black shore provided our entertainment. Will never forget it. Life was good!

[@PitStopCrew]

Don’t be too pessimistic about being an arctic sailor and in a small niche. Your channel along with others like Eric (NBJS), Chris/Sophie, Uma etc all of whom are in Arctic/Antarctic waters are just so exciting and beautiful. Hope you had a very happy birthday by the way - great cake! :-) Keep up the good work.

[@georgewashington7444]

Don’t forget Roger Taylor “MingMing” 22-24’ boats NO Engine, just sails up above 82* North from the UK.

[@thingsweforgottosay363]

Dude is as calm as hell when he's about to kite surf in freezing cold. Crazy dude

[@gwenniemay2304]

Never been sailing, never watched a sailing video and then out of the blue KZbin throws you two beautifuls my way. That was a few weeks ago and I am now so hooked I am watching all the older footage before Lumi. I live in the desert of outback Australia and our lives couldn’t be any more different but I am loving every second of your channel. So much love to you both and thank you 🌸🙏🏽🦋

[@mariannewinkelman7255]

Happy Birthday. My jaw dropped when you said you kite surfing. I cannot even imagine, love you channel and following your adventures, so glad you are putting out more videos. Regards from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@BillB23]

Congrats on surviving yet another year, and with style! I pray the Lord will grant you many happy, healthy returns of the day.

[@johnpoorman3219]

Thanks!

[@lzcrazyzl6443]

I smile watching you in every video. Thankyou for sharing with us. You rock!

[@ergoncardia]

hydrofoil boarding in this local is impressive and needs courage . . . happy birthday !!

[@AlluringArctic]

thanks for the birthday wishes! I'm getting old! :D

[@BillB23]

@@AlluringArctic Getting old is no fun but it beats the alternative. :D

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@AlluringArctic Nearing my sixties .... I'm afraid You don't know what You're talking about, yet, Juho! Happy birthday anyway.

[@garrysmith5562]

@@manfredschmalbach9023 huh

[@lonniekropf808]

When you said you had your dry suit on, I first thought you were preparing for a rough sail… no… kitesurfing? Crazy hardcore. I live in Hawaii, so it seems pretty insane to me, but if you’re dressed for it, I guess it doesn’t matter how cold, as long as the water isn’t frozen. Good episode. Aloha.

[@SimonJones-jy8ly]

I never want to go sailing in such conditions. It's cold enough for me here in the UK but I love your videos & adventures. There are loads of sailing channels but your situation is pretty unique. Top marks!

[@ciaranbyrne62]

I watched a video once about a chap that lived aboard a yacht in a marina that completely froze over. To stop the ice encompassing his boat he crafted a device to blow air bubbles like a jacuzzi around the waterline so the ice never formed. Genius 🙂

[@Kebab.OnFire]

craaaazy, love the cozy inside during the storm

[@trevordavies5793]

Madness gone mad, absolutely brilliant. This sailing channel stands out for me as it is genuinely different, the videos have definitely improved. Pleased you are devoting more time to them, hope it works out for you. In my humble opinion I think you are onto something here, all the best, already looking forward to the next one.

[@kennethkonoi9699]

Happy birthday Juho and Merry Christmas both of you! Hydrofoiling in that weather makes me shiver!

[@AlluringArctic]

kiitos! ei ollu kylymä

[@AsmarterWorld]

Kiting in the snow, true iceland 😱😱😱

[@2212db]

The shots of the church in the background while you were kite-surfing were surreal. The church looked like a painting.

[@kendonahve924]

Happy birthday our Young Risktaker. Your cake looked like a Labour of Love.

[@Cptnbond]

Congrats on your birthday Juho, and it's nice that you can dedicate more to content creation, but most importantly, both of you enjoy the winter. Cheers.

[@newzealandfortrump]

Your channel is amazing …. never seen what daily life is like in such harsh conditions …. however you seem quite comfortable with it and your kite surfing proves that nothing stops you from doing whatever you want. Respect to you both.

[@rickc1975]

"It's getting dark and if something goes wrong you are kinda screwed" says the master of understatement.

[@grigoriosdelaportas4380]

I would die to be on the boat. The experience must be exhilarating. Safe travels

[@Mrflynlow]

Very nice pre-storm prep on the boat. Your kite surfing blew me away, I could not imagine water sports in the arctic!!!! That is a new level of commitment. Great video.

[@WimBotha1]

Well done! Arctic sailing is a strange concept to me! I am from South Africa - sunny South Africa - where the idea of 15degrees Celcius is just too cold to go outside!! I enjoy your videos and can only dream of doing Arctic sailing. I can take you on a hunt in the African Bush, give you shark cage diving etc - all in warm weather, but, I have no idea what a snowstorm feels like, but I can describe what a heatwave of 45 degrees Celcius feels like... Thank you for this channel, we, the armchair sailing community think your submissions are just awesome!!

[@annakavan1869]

Happy Birthday Juho, best wishes. Anna

[@AlluringArctic]

Thank you Anna!

[@martineyer5336]

Wow you are a madman kite surfing in that weather.. I did a sail yesterday in +28c and was complaining how cold it was😂 I am feeling the chill just looking at your videos. Love it I hope it all pays of for you… 👍

[@mahelbcn]

Why not upload a video about the boat, technical stuff, also every two weeks? 15 minutes of... Engines, steering system, heating, electronics, sails.... Etc...there are a lot of things to show. It is a very unusual boat and I'm sure lots of people are interested in it. Thanks!!

[@Grounded4]

Love to see the lines of your boat externally.

[@upstairsdave]

Go for it. Finance will always be there, but this is amazing, and real, and helping me see the world.

[@kevinjohnson7693]

So beautiful and your cinematography is excellent

[@esr243]

Great videos ! Impressed by your kindness and spirit !!

[@mickthornton7694]

Incredible! Kite hydrofoiling in the Arctic? Insane!

[@kevinstruke1031]

I've been watching Uma for years and their adventures in Svalbard lately have really captured me. Sailing the arctic looks amazing. You've gained a new subscriber today. Peace.😊

[@markzieg3593]

Holy Hockey puck! Foiling Kite boarding in winter!!! Dang. You are my new favourite YT channel. I’ve been following since only this year. Your content, Narration and Video are super honest, fun, entertaining and informative. Arktika is an amazing boat, she is lucky to have you as her captain.

[@xmarksthespot5188]

Your adventures are awesome , content is exceptional , sailing the North Sea where most sailboats never go !

[@AlluringArctic]

thanks Mark! And we're way north of North Sea already by the way! :D

[@joeswinny7686]

I'm sure your KZbin channel will go from strength to strength, I love watching something I wouldn't contemplate myself. You always leave me with a smile on my face - thank you!

[@symphonyfarm2009]

This is a no brainer! Your boat flies the Finnish flag. Fit your boat with a sauna! I promise huge view numbers when you sail your boat some where and take sauna! Instant youtube star!

[@AlluringArctic]

thanks Stephen!

[@georpwl]

What an incredible video Juho and what a great couple you and Sohvi are! It’s my belief your underlying chemistry as a couple and this totally unique footage and other footage like it will make Alluring Arctic very successful . Also, you are an amazing and engaging narrator and Sohvi’s comments are spice on the cake. Thank you so much for your dedication and work and for developing Alluring Arctic as a KZbin channel.

[@robswenson9598]

Kite boarding in Iceland during the snow does seem a bit badass. Way to go

[@jimmytjomsland6132]

Happy Birthday, Young Man. Sohvi made a beautiful cake!! You put those things Juho is a crazy about; berries!!

[@Ruffway64]

so happy that you are taking this new video tack! Love the boat, the area, the way you do the videos! Stay safe! much love from Alberta

[@rpilot999]

Wow! Kitesurfing in Iceland!

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

Do what makes you happy. Hydrofoil/Kite surfing in blizzard conditions.🤦‍♀ I'm impressed. 🎄

[@nancyhannan1977]

Imagine the Vikings and others sailing those seas

[@richardashburner2097]

Best blizzard kite boarding on KZbin! Much admiration for your calm courage and understatement. A contrast to airheads gushing excitedly about the mundane. Good seamanship and crew selection skills. I’m so thankful for your effort in sharing I’ll seek your Patron $page and buy you a hot drink.

[@ralphny]

Loved it😁! Thanks

[@DiabloSpearguns]

Sohvi has the ability to add so much to these videos and take the channel to another level with the two of you as a wonderful team. 🤙

[@christip20]

I love to watch the snow, especially those huge flakes that fall & stick so fast. This is a great video!

[@calvinbass1839]

You my friend are out of your mind! But, you do seem to be having fun. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@johanstang8298]

Excellent video!

[@yunak9665]

Kite sailing...in Iceland?!! Amazing.

[@PheelTheJoy]

Happy belated birthday! I can not believe you actually brought out the kite surfing gear in that climate. Of course you needed a bigger kite, because the balls it takes to get into that water probably weigh a ton.

[@davereid-daly2205]

That's incredible !!! Kite surfing in the snow.....hard core !!!

[@allornothing7957]

Happy birthday! Just saw your question, yes I plan of sailing the arctic in the future!

[@IrenESorius]

Weather like this makes summer extra good. The Nordics are truly the best,, 🥰. Cheers and thank you sooo much for sharing 🍻🍻😎👍‍‍👍‍‍. These gloves goes excellent with the swimming trunks btw,, 🤣

[@AlluringArctic]

hahah the gloves are Sohvi's "work gloves".. all my winter gloves seem to be too thick to handle the camera :D Thanks Irene!

[@IrenESorius]

@@AlluringArctic 😅 I guessed it was Sohvi,s gloves but could´nt resist joking about it. Happy birthday and take care, beautiful humans ❤️❤️

[@YuChiGongG]

Arctic sailing is the most interesting sailing shown on KZbin. And, you don't have too much competition, either.

[@TT-tn1dp]

Awesome … Perhaps the highest latitude kite surfing in world!

[@eastcorkmarine]

wow. fab vid. wish i was there. enjoy mother nature . you have the right machine and woman for the adventure

[@southerncross86]

OMG, arctic sailing. Hats off to you. In a singke video, seeing done many things I know I will never be doing, kite surfing in the middle of the icebergs and narwals, just...omg

[@sabergolbaf1364]

Happy birthday, I watch just about every sailing channel on you tube , but yours is on a different level, you I can understand, but your lady is one tough girl.

[@rossoros2679]

Happy birthday Juho. A Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Good Wind.

[@YuliveesOrden]

@2:07 geez thats beautiful… it looks like its from another world 😍

[@WillN2Go1]

Terrific video. Absolutely amazing sound. (So much better than that canned junk everyone else seems to think belongs on sailing videos. You know, "Hey, the sails are full, let's play some generic sounding music no one would ever willingly listen to.") You really captured the cold. Gave me shivers. The 'grid' trace of bare deck from the bracing underneath is less insulated. (This happens with 2x4s structural lumber in a house. Wood has a very low R factor. I doubt aluminum has any R factor at all. So the heat transfers from the inside out. The only 'solution' would be to insulate the deck surface. Of course, not practical.) Something else happens, that you are probably already aware of. The snow and ice on your deck if left alone in freezing temperatures will nevertheless diminish and disappear. (Just like old ice cubes in your freezer that are tiny.) This is sublimation. The direct movement of ice to vapor without the water stage. And of course the opposite occurs, deposition which makes hoarfrost. (I'm probably talking to myself here. I moved to California, you guys seem to avoid going below 50° N)

[@garrysmith5562]

The kite surfing was awesome. I thought you were kidding.

[@robertrenes9816]

Your adventure and the region you cover is amazing. Keep it coming. Kite sailing in the frigid water must be accelerating, thanks for sharing.

[@bohedqvist6688]

Thanks for another great episode. That kite surfing was awesome! One more thing: I very much like your choice of music. That quiet piano in the beginning, while sailing along the coast, with those beautiful mountain slopes in the background was mesmerising... Congratulations on a great job, looking forward to next episode. All the best from Sweden and a very merry Christmas to both of you.

[@karaDee2363]

I absolutely love extreme weather, so I enjoyed the snow storm even though it was short-lived..lol You absolutely amaze me hydrofoiling with a kite in the winter, that's just mind-blowing. Happy birthday-to-you. And I like the wish both you and Sohvi a very merry Christmas🎄⛄🎅💖

[@clayz1]

Love it when he says conditions are not as bad as they look, because the blowing snow makes it look worse than it is. Uh, IT'S BLOWING ICE COLD SNOW !

[@carlvandenberg140]

Extraordinary weather.Just as well you have an expedition yacht.

[@robertsherrick4081]

You and Sam Holmes are always smiling!

[@AlluringArctic]

always smiling maniacally.. ;)

[@charliemcgrain]

Yep, that's the way to do it. Wait for a blizzard to pass and then go kite surfing in the snow! This guy is obviously made of stronger stuff than me! The video's are great. I hope you can make enough money from them.

[@chrisferguson237]

Beautiful and amazing footage mate. You have (both have) a crazy kind of courage.

[@davidc6510]

Happy Birthday Juho ...many happy returns. So great to see footage of Juho back in the arctic element doing amazing stuff like kite surfing on a hydro board in a dry suit on top of frigid water with snow blowing all around. This latest video shows how you are improving your channel and I wish you the best of luck on your quest to 100K subscribers! Almost half way there now!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@tonyp4526]

Keep up the positive energy, I can't believe the size of your smile after getting out of that cold water! Looks fun.

[@MarcelaR-dh1ok]

That was extremely enjoyable...thanks...you are both real pros... I see that Finn tenacity as well...and understand how the Russians were stopped in the war

[@stevemoore6245]

Wow, the source of bad weather is born.. thanks for going outside for the shots!

[@kenthrasher925]

I love your boat. I would give anything to be on board and exploring all amazing places. Looking forward to watching more of your adventures

[@zainabbasi8304]

his boat is thee best. so cozy

[@kenthrasher925]

@@zainabbasi8304 Hope you kept warm during the Snow storm and glad you were in the marina and tied off.

[@francismarshall2465]

That was what I thought when I saw the snow... It is perfect kite surfing weather! huge respect

[@ralphny]

Have not been you since beginning, but have gone back to beginning so I don’t miss anything!

[@michaelbundy3867]

It's freezing cold, blizzard and now I'm going kite surfing. Brilliant, great content.

[@ianrusso8790]

really like seeing arctic sailing, I thought it was too dangerous, but you are living proof that a relatively inexperienced sailor can do it . thanks

[@jukkalaara7457]

Onneksi olkoon Juho. Happy birthday Juho. The Ursuit gear are awesome.

[@AlluringArctic]

kiitos Jukka!

[@grahamatsea3575]

Thanks for the tip about the chaffe protection for the Dock lines....I've used them in the past and they've always moved.....now I know to tie them into a knot . 👍