Crossing the World's Most Dangerous River Bar 

Thank you for watching everyone. We've hit 100 000 subscribers too, so this is a bit of a special episode! 🥳 What did you think, was it too long or are you one of those that like longer videos? I don't necessarily plan on releasing many such long videos in the future (so much work to edit 😬), but for this one I felt like I needed to cover a larger span of time to make the story complete...

The most cruising thing I heard in a bit. "It leaks less then the last one, we'll call it a win" . Love it.

I love the long ones. It is like reading an complete article, and not just the headlines. Best wishes from Germany.

Hi Juho, thanks for letting us be part of your journey! For me, this video was not too long at all! About your Centerboard: we had a Maracuja 39 some time ago, which was the smaller sibling of your Alumi. For quite a while, Garcia made the centerboards, that they have play sideways. Under side pressure they set on the sides with a slight angle. The idea was to give it a better upwind performance. Maybe you noticed, that the bushing in the centerboard was not cylindric, then it was definitely made on purpose like that. Also, the centerboard is not totally unweighted, it has some lead inside at the back side, to keep it in down. It's floating in nearly perfect sailing position under water (I installed our centerboard after a repair while the boat was in the water). We learned, that It was most comfortable to sail with the centerboard partly up when going abeam and completely up, when sailing on a broad reach or downwind. The boat movements were also better with the boards up and the chance that you broach, is nearly zero without centerboard. We newer locked the centerboard down, it stayed in position by itself and it would be able to pivot, if we hit something with the boat. For the same reason, we kept the small daggerboard behind the skeg mostly up, or at least higher than the skeg. As hitting something serious with the daggerboard down could possibly break the daggerboard box, which is most likely weaker then the daggerboard itself. We completely lowered the daggerboard only when needed for upwind sailing. Congratulations to your boat, I am sure, you will going to love it. We were very happy with ours. Sailing performance was very good except for upwind, but that's what you pay for a boat, with an inboard ballast (and 1m draft). All the best, enjoy life and stay safe. Rolf

09:05 "... I just recorded the VHF radio because I thought it would look more dramatic on video" Hahaha I LOVE!!! Brilliant! 0K back to the video. Very nice as usual, thank you!

Great video. Yes, there is one thing that gets you safely over the bar………… patience! Love the channel. Your boat and your personalities. Keep it up. And, you deserve a bigger audience.

Really appreciate you taking me on my first journey over the Columbia bar. A Oregonian born and raised, always hearing of vessels in distress on Columbia bar ,really have admiration for those taking the challenge. Enjoy the scenic and calm of the strait Juan de Fuca Until next time calm winds.

I am sure you just want to sail but I really enjoy your refit/boat work videos! I learn loads

Being resourceful, Common sense, being practical, and safety seem to be at the forefront with this guy

great video ,I spent 20 years sailing georgia straight out of vancouver BC ,you will love it , killer whales ,strong tides further north and beautiful wilderness sailing ,lots of logs in the water from log booms being towed . Reality sailing channels are the best , I look foreward to your future adventures .

It’s never too long, loved it, filming and talk exceptional . Boat is looking great. Bring on the next one.

I am so happy to see another video from you!!! Wishing you all the best from France! You have a very unique channel, never stop!!!

You guys are in for some beautiful scenery, I'm in the comox valley and used to sail in desolation sound. Dont mind the rain and enjoy the inside passage.

II found this episode to be extremely enjoyable. You have been through the fire together,. and the filthy beast cleaned up well l(with a huge effort) and turned out to be very good investment. . And now we get to participate vicariously through your videos. What a treat.

Congratulations on 100K subscribers! It's great to see your new boat out sailing since the refit and all the hard work you both put into it. Safe travels and happy sailing for 2023!!

A brick of a vessel and I am amazed at what you accomplished in such a short period of time to get her seaworthy. This was a terrific catch-up and the moon light shots were very special. Looking forward to more adventures.

I am impressed you figured out the centerboard solution and the leaky shaft drive solution, installed the Raymarine autopilot and replaced the windows quickly. Excellent boatsmithing. Congratulations.

CONGRATULATIONS ON 1000,000 SUBSCRIBERS!!!! YOU REALLY DESERVE IT GUYS✌🏼💗😊⛵

Good to see you back on the water. Beautiful shots, thanks for sharing your adventures with us land lovers.

Im impressed with you both, as many sailors head towards warmer waters, you all are heading north to cold northwest. Safe travels.

Great episode. Very challenging piece of water. Well done guys . Welcome to Canada 🍁

I’ve been subbed for a couple years. I don’t follow extremely closely, but enough to know the channel’s general arc, and I love love love it. The couple is mindblowingly informed and are able to present in a comprehensive and entertaining manner. The knowledge and information is gargantuan. Just wow

Your confession regarding using the Internet versus VHF for Wx reports brought me a chuckle. Thank you and happy sailing!

This was a wonderful episode. Congratulations on 100K and kudos for you both being so competent and adventuresome.

the both of you did one hell of a job on that boat compared to when you first stepped aboard her. looks like it was worth the time spent. stay safe you two.

I love you guys and look out for your videos more than any other channel. It's great to see you headed north, anticipating the next leg. Cheers from Bristol. Keep warm.

I must say your an amazing mechanic.....it seems you can handle any issue that may arise with the boat .....the boat looks great BTW

It DID look more dramatic on video! 😂 and not too long! Perfect I would say. Your videos are a mood, better to get into if a bit longer!

Awesome you two. Keep it up

Congratulations! Well deserved subscription milestone. We've watched since the beginning and your content, filming and projects just keep getting better. Always worth watching.

So exiting to see you sailing the new boat!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

Thanks for sharing your adventure. Your videos are NEVER too long. Can’t wait for more!

Thanks! We enjoy your videos! Safe travels!

We really love your channel and the videos you take time to make so we can share your journeys with us. Thankyou So much. All the best for 2023. Keep warm and well fed. Stay safe. Take care xxxx congratulations on 100,000 subscribers

Your the most original and authentic producers in your content, also fearless. Enjoy you both and hope to be able to contribute to the cause soon, love...

One of my favorite sailing channels ! I’ve been watching since you guys left Norway for Iceland. Congratulations on the 100,000 subs 🎉

Beautiful Music and Fantastic News. Thanks to Lumi , Crew and Supporters..☝️❤️🌍🇿🇦

The footage that you've captured in the last couple of videos has been excellent. Nice work and thanks!

You are a brilliant, often quite humorous narrator and I love watching all your videos whether you are working on the boat or sailing.

Spectacular video episode. Thank you both.

Very nice ocean footage, even the night stuff, and good live ocean sound as well, felt like you were right there. Looking forward to following this trip.

Some of those sailing shots were so beautiful. Great video and not too long.

Congratulations Juho and Sohvi for 100k+ subscribers. It has been a long road from your start but you did it by sharing beautiful videography and telling a unique story relative to the other sailing cruisers on RU-vid. Another great video. Lumi looks amazing out on the water and I enjoyed this segment of her journey. Thanks for sharing!

Amazing journey you two are taking. Congratulations Sophie!🎉

Thank you for sharing your travels, truly enjoy watching.

Thank you for these past two videos. I equally enjoy the refit/work and the sailing vids. I especially like how you focus on both the simple things and the complicated issues, and explain in detail the how and why . So many channels just show the fun stuff. I enjoy seeing your crew sleeping, playing cards, preparing food etc. It gives us landlocked dreamers a real sense of your journey. I have lived in Portland my entire life and have sailed in the Columbia river basin at Portland. It is over a mile wide there, and there are thousands of sailboats that spend their whole lives there and never see salt. Fortunately, I had occasions to crew on race boats down the river, over the bar and up to Vancouver BC. I've been across the bar at mis-judged times on a 28 ft blue water boat and was truly in fear for my life. At the top of the inside passage is the town of Skagway. Lovely historic gold rush down. If you go there, I have a good friend that has a beautiful off grid Homestead 7 miles out of town. I know he would be happy to meet you and show you around. He could take you to his favorite close up grizzly bear spots! Safe journey.

Well done! I've watched a lot of youtube sailing channels over the years and yours have become my favorite. Thanks till next time.

I like the mix of sailing and boat work, and also the Finish calm way to solve your issues! I wish you all the best on your trip to the north!

Thanks for another video, looks like the winter sailing was perfect! The long form videos are enjoyable and allow in my view a better chance of catching the feeling of being there with you. Onnittelut satatonnisesta yleisöstä; tuon tilaston perusteella tosi kiinnostuneita katsojia on siis paljon enemmänkin, hui!

thank you for sharing, congratulations on the addition to the family

Congrats on 100k. Being under sail with no other boats in sight really enhances that sense of oneness with nature and detachment from the cares of this world. Sailing over here on the coast of Maine pretty much shuts down this time of year like the Northwest. Thanks for letting us share your adventure.

Excellent storytelling and wonderful photography. Love this channel! All the best for 2023 and hope you enjoy scenic Salish Sea travels.

I did enjoy the rehab of this boat, but this is what really makes that work worthwhile. Watching it glide through the sea and giving you guys the enjoyment of the journey. I have mainly sailed in lakes that are landlocked. But I have had 3 vacations when we actually went out away from land and absolutely loved the sailing. Looking forward to more great sails at times that others deem not worthy to do so.

I knew exactly where you were by the title of this video. Its nice to see another sailing channel passing through. The Colombia River is such an important part of WA and OR. Not just because of shipping but also fishing and power. There are several dams that produce a lot of power for the region. I know you are making your way North but do take the time to enjoy the beauty of the islands here. There are a lot of hidden gems all along the inside passage. Looking forward to seeing your discoveries along this beautiful cruising ground. I would like to see more of it my self and one day I will.

Thank you for sharing. We are out of Seattle and will be heading South soon. All the horror stories have definitely made me a bit unnerved about crossing the bar. This video of yours is giving me a more complete perspective, even in the winter!

Hi, love your videos because you show the pros and cons of boat life. Lived on a friend's boat for several months while helping restore it. Loved it! Also, very interested in the history of Arctic exploration and the Northwest Passage. Looking forward to your adventure.

beautiful videos. I wasn t there for the refurbishing, but I am here for the sailing. Looks like I need to go back in time to watch how you fixed up this boat. It looks fantastic. Incredible :)

Brilliant and informative with adventurous as well... perfect video, many thanks. Be safe

I have only Crossed the Columbia River Bar once, my first trip frommy home port of Crescent City, commercial fishing, where I went into another port. It is a wonderful experience when conditions are good.

Thanks a lot for a very good and interesting video. Your channel is absolutely one of the best sailing channels right now. Waiting for the next one and hope you will not have any problems with the centerboard. All the best to both of you from Greece.

Nothing beats being taken along REAL sailing! Nothing Mambi-Pambi or pretentious. Love the video

Back to sea and what I think is your happy place, especially when it is taking you to the mountains and some skiing. I used to do both, but never have I been lucky enough to ski from the yacht. Happy times to you both and the longer the better. Bon voyage from England.

This was a great video! So nice to see you out on the cold ocean again after that hot summer in California. Stay safe and have fun!

Wow!!! I love following your adventures! You both are awesome sailors and really fun to watch! Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait for your next video!

Fantastic video. Great work fixing the keel. Despite the problems I think she will be a great boat.

I love watching your videos, beautiful scenery, informative and relaxing. Thank you, from Toronto ⚓️

Lots of work completed at the emergency haul out, lots of peace of mind there and I’m looking forward to seeing the next episode in the inland short cut, thank you 👍

Always great to see your videos, lots of beautiful sites to see. Thanks for sharing.

Glad your "fully" underway now, boat looks good, safe travels. Thanks.

Congratulations on the 100,000, You are a Great and hard working knowledgeable couple, We Love Your Videos!, Best Regards!

Hi, great to watch, esp the drone views. Thank you for doing these. loving them. All of them, sailing and boat refit. Yes liked the longer one also. Best wishes from New Zealand.

Thanks for the lovely video. I got a feel for what it's like out on the Pacific coast. And learned about the Columbia Bar. I didn't know it was so dangerous before this. Good luck from Iowa.

Brilliant episode once again

Edited & presented in a very appealing manner. Congratulations.

Glad you had a safe trip and many important chores/repairs completed or at least , "a job well begun is a job half done."

Long videos are great. Great to watch. What an excellent adventure. Fair winds you guys. Thanks so much for sharing,

Just the right length thanks. Great video. over 20 years ago I had a US Coastguard training officer stay with me in Wellington, New Zealand and he was based at the training school at the mouth of the Columbia river. he had some great training videos and good stories.

Great video. I'm so happy to see you two back at sea and heading for the "slopes to boats". Hope you are feeling better Sophi.

Sweetest boat and crew on the seas to adventure to new places! Thanks for your sharing! I have read books of early Northwest passage crews and much history! Cannot wait to travel West to East on this part of the planet! God speed!

Thanks for sharing your progress north. Take care, all the best, and God bless. ✝️🇺🇸🌊⛴🌊⚓️

This was such a delightful episode. Enjoyed your observations, even on the smaller details. Being a Dane, where temperatures are more moderate, I'm facinated by you 'crazy Finns' and your perfect acclimation to frost and ice 🙂. You are the living proof that if there is a will, there's a way!

Really enjoyed this episode with the mix of environments. Your both inspiring. Love all your stuff. 🙏🏽🥰

Such a cool channel, makes my heart warm, despite the cold weather! You two are so cool as well, keep posting and arctic sailing. Cheers from Vienna, Austria 😊

Thanks Juho, I very much enjoy watching your videos.... Cheers from Ontario, Canada

You can see that you enjoyed editing this film, it’s beautiful to watch! All the best!

Another nice video. Great views, sailing and music. Thanks !

im so glad ive found your vids you show another side of sailing i quiet emjoy the far north climate and the different conditions this gives a welcome relief and i enjoy imensly......

Thank you for sharing your journey. It was fun to watch.

Such a wonderful journey you guys!! Been watching your channel, all your episodes (subscribed as well..). I enjoy the restoration episodes as well as all the travels as I am a traveller myself. Cabin fever lately in California with all the storms lately. So glad you scooted north before all that crazy rain and weather!! Happy sailing my friends!

While in the USN, my ship was stationed in Portland. I've been over that bar about 40+ times... Sometimes the swells were over 35ft; very rough. No matter what the weather was doing, we always had a pilot with us... Good luck !

Ahoy, from Victoria, Yuho and Sohvi.... It was nice to hangout with you both on your boat and on the dock when you came through. I hope you got to play in the big snow dump we had just after you left. Great video, not at all too long.....and I look forward to seeing the ones to come.

Man I really Love you two! Such a great channel, and so stoked to see you somewhat back on the water! Big congrats on the 100k...Keep your chins up waiting out the weather...Just think of the pow pow waiting for you both in Alaska in spring.

Keep going. There’s nothing worse then a video without an ending to the segment your doing. Good job I’m enjoying the cruise

Great video, good to see you on your way again.

26:38, I was at the lookout point in 2015. Thankyou very much or showing this to us. Kind regards, and greetings from Africa.

Glad to see you underway again. All the best.

Loved this, love seeing all the places you go that are so beautiful, too cold for me, but still stunning.

Thank you for the incredible film footage. I watched it like a well made movie. Is an honest & epic journey, and I wish I could contribute more.

Great episode. Good length. Interesting material, and your sense of humour always a bonus. 🙂 Cheers

My son lives in Comox, I have enjoyed everywhere you go, but especially this one. you take me to places that I can't get to! Safe sailing!