What a year! So cool to see it all told chronologically - really helps put the projects into perspective across a longer narrative. Here's to a great 2024!
Mads! What you have achieved is unbelievably great. I've been with you since the episode where you built the Lagun table into Obelix and haven't missed an episode since, but I've probably watched some episodes 5 or 20 times. Some even more, like my all time favorite about that GrooveA Antenna :D What gets me - watching the awesome year in review and the prospect of the Northwest Passage (yikes!) - is that I know you are a gifted craftsman and a, well, not so flawless saltbucket yet. Many people used to believe that you would never sail beyond the Danish borders, and I am delighted that you have shown everyone. I myself sail a Bandholm in Denmark with mediocre sailing experience and always thought that with such a successful canal behind, it must be a burden to "have to" go on such a long journey. Perhaps it would be interesting for your videos in 2024, if you sometimes swapped the Mads-perfect-craftsman-style for the Mads-not-so-experienced-sailor-style and let us share more of the feelings and thoughts of that second Mads. I would love to. I hope that's not too presumptuous. I'm writing this with the utmost respect of a fanboy who proudly displays his SailLife sticker on his car. Love from Hamburg!
NW Passage... that's a great way to get back at Ava for making a pasty Dane spend so much time in the tropics... awesome recap, a great gratitude fest for you🤘
Right. This channel is not that much about sailing. However, still following you guys (and subscribed) as you are fun to watch. Tip for Mads: Mostly problems can be fixed in a cheap and easy way. Example. You construct an enormous tarp over the hatch you would like to have open while leaving the boat. This can be solved with a sugar cube and 2 ropes. I think it explains itself. If not......ask.
Wow, what an incredible year of cruising full-time! It's amazing to see your journey unfold chronologically in this video. You've tackled projects, sailed to new places, and embarked on thrilling adventures like the Northwest Passage. It's inspiring to witness your growth as a craftsman and sailor, Mads. Keep pushing boundaries and sharing your experiences with us. Here's to an even more fantastic 2024 filled with fun, sanding, and unforgettable cruising!
Biogambling! 😂 I love it!😂😂😂😂 Be advised, on your Northwest passage voyage that power consumption becomes an issue for everyone. I HIGHLY recommend accounting for that, as diesel is getting harder to come by across the northern coast. Solar isn’t very effective up there, but it still does work if you can angle the panels sharply.
Thanks for including footage of you signing our favorite sheet of sandpaper in Annapolis! So nice to meet you guys briefly! Great recap on a great year!
I would have to say, repairing the holes at the nav station is the absolute highlight of the year, it’s finally all so nice and smooth! Great content and Happy New Year from Bay City, Saginaw, Midland & Flint MI
Thanks especially for the three cautionary tales; "The autopilot", "The Genset" and the "Catamaran keel". And with regards to the N-W passage, as a mere we-get-snow-sometimes-dane, you perhaps aren't as well versed as the rest of us scandinavians with how the weather gets up north. I lost my autopilot (due to rain, incredibly), in july, on a cold, but yet on a *SUMMER* day in the baltics. And got so hypothermic I had to lie about my body temperature for my family to not scare them. So just so you know, it gets bad. Don't do it. 🙂
Mads ,you and Ava are without a doubt my favorite utube channel. You two are always so genuine and a delight to watch. I really respect the fact you never pressure or guilt your viewers about becoming patrons and I really think the trend anymore is about making money . Mads an Ava you both are amazing people and I wish you all the good fortune and blessing in your lives togeather.
Mads, great video - there are probably many people who would like to meet you in the "environment", you are a perfectionist in your work, they would probably like to learn from you. I simply do not understand why you do not yet have 1 million. subs, it's one of the best channels to watch, everything you do is super exciting to watch. All the best for both of you in 2024 from another sailor in Denmark.
That was a oohh glorious 2023 Mads and Ava...what a experiences and activities!!🎉 I wish you all the best and hope your wishes for 2024 come true..although still a little nucky on the idea the beloved Athena maybe be replaced by a much bigger (project)boat..😢😊 Bravely forward and sail on today's wind..or at least try😅
North West Passage? Would be cool if you hooked up with Sailing Alluring Arctic somewhere in the middel of a crack in the ice north of Victoria Island ...
@9:19 " . . . rather than sitting around twiddling my thumbs . . ." I don't see that for Mads anytime soon ( LOL ) Cool that in the RU-vid sailing community you get to actually meet up with a few .
Do you need some permits sailing the North Pole area/South Pole? I remember that some years ago a Norwegian TV series had issues with it, there was a court session involved. (in that case polish your danish/Norwegian skills😁)
Mads, i usually hate the one year summary on typical RU-vid channels, but yours truly stand out. Keep up the DIY backbone of the channel. Takk for flotte videoer, er der noen planer om Scandinavian tour? I'll be ready to show you Ryfylke, the pearl of Norway
We're looking for something in the 50-60ft range. It has to be in really bad shape (needing LOTS of work). No core below the waterline. Ideally with integrated ballast (not external). It's a cruising boat so a not too deep draft would be nice - nothing above 8ft for sure.
Mads I cannot believe you are even thinking of taking on a 50 footer, when there are only 1.5 of you onboard. Is the driving force behind this that you have crammed so much technology and equipment into Athena there is insufficient habitable and storage space remaining.😉👍⛵️
Your mother looks so tiny! How did she ever give birth to Mighty Mads! She looks great! Did you ever decide your course of action if, while taking a shower, you saw that you had hooked another MahiMahi! If you decide to fight it through the shower porthole, make sure you film it! That would increase your subscribers another 10K! When you combine a year's worth of DIY into such a compressed time frame, it really shows how good you are at it and why you want to do it all again! I have seen a number of items that went unfinished before you set out cruising! But we know you know they are there and why anyone would want to bring it to your attention knowing full well that it will get done when you have the time and circumstance! By the way, you DID wet sand and buff out that paint job on the Nav Station fix, didn't you! 😉 Just as it's customary to round Cape Horn from west to east to take advantage of more favorable winds, it might be easier to run the NW Passage from west to east also for the same reason. If the predominant Polar Westerlies are, in fact predominant, tacking up wind through narrow passages between the ice would be a game-breaker for the voyage. We hope you enjoy your trek north.
There are thousands of viewers on the East Coast of the Us and it’s a great cruising ground. It would be a big mistake to rush up to the NW passage. Who cares.
I can’t believe you’re considering selling Athena!?! You’ve tricked it out so beautifully and completely, I can’t believe you would sell her. But you are a project guy, I’m not.
Higuys. Must comment on the aim of getting a 50 to 60 foot Project Boat ? Once you hit 50 feet in length Annual Costs escalate Dramatically, which begs the question - Guys Have you won the Lottery ? 😅😅😅 Have a great 2024 guys. Bob. 🤔🌟🌟🌟👍❤
