Winter Sailing Alaska (not for the faint-hearted) 

This is the start of our winter sailing season! Happy New Year everyone and thanks for watching throughout the year. I went "full time" with video creation this year and it wouldn't have been possible without all of you that watch these videos, and special thanks goes to all the patrons. Regarding the aluminum prints, I had some technical issues with the website earlier and some people were not able to get the their orders in, sorry about that! Because of that I've extended the opening of the print run until the midnight of January 8th. So we're on overtime here already but this is the last chance to get one of the prints, they are available at art.alluringarctic.com . Getting one of the prints is also a great way to support the making of these videos!

There is no sailing channel that earns so much respect as this one. And I have seen a lot of channels......🎉

Happy to “sea” that you are wearing dry suits and life jackets while paddle boarding in those cold waters as cold shock is extremely dangerous, and so many people fail to realize the importance of wearing a dry suit when paddling etc. You create the very best sailing videos on RU-vid !

“Not for the feint of heart” is the expression which extends to most of Alaska.

How sweet to have a coffee shop with panoramic views complete with live intertainment! Thanks much for the field trip!

Happy New Year Juho and Sohvi! Safe sailing for 2024

Sohvi is so adorable..Wishing you both a very happy and healthy New Year..❤

My wife and I sailed for 35 years on Lake Erie and then moved to Florida for 25 years and experienced 45 Hurricanes together however......Lost our home a year and a half ago in Hurricane IAN and did in fact moved back to Ohio on Lake Erie....Enjoy your videos..... and have subscribed to your Patreon site and look forward watching you both and your adventures up North...... I was able to camp out in 44 states in the USA parts of Canada near Hudson Bay area and Mexico as well.... we appreciate the value of exploring new places if you have the time to do so and will always value the many wonderful views in so many different locations both on land and on the water and while from time to time faced some extreme weather always survived without any harm to us well worth the effort it always added so much to our lives very enriching as I am sure you will discover.....this time in your lives is priceless

I single handed my 48 ft Crocker Ketch from Sitka AK to Caig AK back in winter of 1994. Got stuck in Little Puffin Bay for two weeks during a big storm. Had to run lines out to trees on the shore. One of the best two weeks of my life. Ate a lot of fresh halibut.

Absolutely beautiful. I love this boat so much. Fantastic wildlife viewing platform, great.for photographer, fishing expeditions, day sailing and extended cruising trips. Excellent crew too. ✌🏻👶🏻🚬

I can so relate to Sohvi's hot water bottle addiction! Survival impossible without one. And great sea lions! ❤ Thanks as always Sohvi and Juho, for sharing some of your adventures!

Thanks so much for the date stamp, really brings more reality to the vid knowing when this was

We just recently went through those same storms. 76 knot winds at Port Etches and 100 knots in Knights Island Passage.

A wonderful way to visit Alaska from the warm comfort of the couch. Keep it up, most enjoyable.

This couple , are just so likeable .

omg the shots at 4:20 against the mountains -- and the crisp quality of the cameras -- herrajumala

I have never been on a sailboat in my 57 years it is on my bucket list and you’re content is amazing I wish the both of you safe travels 🎉🎉❤

I was intrigued to see how mild the winter is even in December. Although I now reside in CA I was raised in the Midwest and I think they're having worse weather than Alaska. Alaska is full of surprises.

Our picture arrived well and I gave it to my wife for Xmas -- We have been to that Glacier by boat when on out 2017 four month RV trip to Alaska -- Great place. I enjoy your videos --- Dale

We love it when Sohvi is more in the vids, thanks

Holy smokes! Did you cut your hair?!? I just noticed. As always ... breathtaking footage, editimg snd storytelling. Absolutely one of the best sailing and adventure vlogs on RU-vid. A++++

You two are livin the life we can only dream about. I wouldn’t even consider unless I was sailing for 15 years or more. And knew my sailboat like back of my hand. Much respect to you two. Merry Christmas and HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊

It is so cool that you guys are sailing Alaska in the winter. I was up there for three salmon seasons, Bristol Bay, Cook Inlet, Kodiak, Seward, Homer, and also a season in Glacier Bay on a tour boat. My point is I was always headed south by end of August, and dreamt of winter on a boat in Alaska. Now you guys are showing me what I missed out on. Thanks for one of the best actual sailing channels on utube.

Such a cute portrait of you two at 6:03 in the video !

"... and this is Sohvi!" :) :) :) Happy new year for you two, fair winds and following seas! Peter (Hungary)

Phantastic video once more. Thanks for sharing. Nice sounds of the sea lions.

What a sail. What an amazing couple! Looking at your hat, have you had a hair cut! Happy New Year from Norway!

Hope you two are staying warm and in a safe place.

Best sailing channel by far. Good job, guys.

Moment when Juho copied sea lion(and Sohvie joking about it too) roaring was brilliant. Thank you for opening a window to this wondrous and somewhat lonesome region. Fair winds, calm seas and 7 feet under the keel!

Very Brave exploring way north this time of year. Great to see this type of sailing, love your content great job.

BTW, many commenting about your haircut. BRAVO! Once again, you have me mesmerized as we sail in the breathtaking Prince William Sound area. Thank you for sharing a year stuffed full of amazing stories, scenery, and adventure. Here's to a spectacular 2024! Happy New Year, Juho and Shovi 🥳

Wishing you great sailing for 2024 , the scenery is stunning as ever.

Попутного ветра! Спасибо за предоставление нам Вашего прекрасного мореплавания .

Take care and safe sailing for the new year. Sohvi seems happy. That’s good❤️ Maybe it’s the new haircut?

Thank you again for taking the time to do this filming! The scenery is beautiful and most of us won't get a chance to see it in person. Stay warm. Namaste.🙏

Keep doing what you are doing. Every video has some new sights and sounds that are amazing. Cheers from the polar opposite side of the world!

Outstanding content and a unique YT channel.

Sohvi looked happy and upbeat in this one

Of all the questions one might ask about the boat, sailing, weather, provisioning, safety, etc. what I would like to know is where you found such a beautiful, willing and capable woman to do it all with. Cheers.

We love all the absolutely striking places! Stay safe and Happy 2024!

Thanks for sharing your story and not hiding the bad parts. Get back out there.

Epic footage as always. Happy New Year to the true explorers!

Have a Brilliant 2024 Guys!....

What a lovely place to sail and paddle board. Beautiful filming. A big thank you and a fantastic 2024. One Love ❤

Happy New Year. Very amazing part of Alaska.

There are few, sailing the world, sharing to all, and you have your own particular wild flavor I really enjoy! Thank you, great video, excellent content.

so cool - you two are very gutsy paddle boarding in those cold conditions. The drone shots and music were terrific too.

Amazing production! The footage, music, and easygoing Finnish way of being are the perfect blend. Thank you so much.

Wonderful adventure. The Sound is a wonderful place to adventure and you are very adventurous to do so in the winter. Feel free to reach out if you need logistic support out of Anchorage.

Happy new year! Keep up the awesome film work.

I would love to spend at least a month with you in what looks to be very different very difficult but awesome time...loving the exact opposite of every single other yachting channel...I think the reality is that the solitude and exciting environment makes it peaceful.

Sohvi & Juho: I worked for ARCO Marine and was sailing as a @nd Mate on the ARCO Juneau when the Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Rock. We were loading at Berth 3 when we got the news of this disaster. The regulation's changed quickly afterwards. Great episode, beautiful photography and editing. Love the sealions! Happy New Year!

Happy new year’s and all the best! Loving the videos

thank you so much for sharing these amazing legs of your winter adventures in the north!

I like your new look! I also like seeing Sohvi more in since she finished her dissertation.

Fabulous video, thank you both so much, happy new year 🎉🤘👍

I have never been a sailor but I love the water and your program is the best. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

Catching up on your older videos, such a great experience!

This brings back memories of sailing in Prince William Sound between Valdez and Cordova a couple years after the oil spill. Always beautiful.

LOL, word you were looking for to describe your high end chocolate is bribe. This was a good one you two.

Winter in BC and Alaska is a well kept sailor’s secret, some of the best cruising that can be had. One must pay a little more attention to the weather as real gales can happen, but the anchorages are open and the wildness emerges. One needs a real furnace tho. I recommend a webasto thermo pro 90 or larger and an Efoy fuel cell for long stays out in the weather.

Happy new year my friends Safe travels 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Extra stunning scenery and no crowds! Good one!

You’re fortunate that Alaska isn’t experiencing a “typical” Alaskan winter this year

Super cool. It's truly stunning but I am happy to be watching from my sofa with my boat out of the water for the winter. Well done both.

Magnificent! Merry Christmas and happy new year 👍

super nice work, unbelievably engaging, great company and top notch sounds, next episode how about a quick rip thru this one key frames for fun and the cliff hanger at the end , why not?

Excellent video as always class

I'm really enjoying watching your adventures. When I was growing up with my Finnish father in CA and then in Micronesia, I remember some of his expressions that he'd say when things weren't working out exactly as they were anticipated or planned...one that I heard a lot was: "Jumala meitä almutdon, sisar ja veljet meitä auttamaan!" which I translated to mean: "God begs us, sister and brothers to help us!" Please feel free to teach us viewers any colorful modern day Finnish expressions, if you'd like! Thanks!

the drone shots around the 7 minute mark were perfect ,Lumi looked like a minature model of herself.

Big smile on my face (the good way) when Sofi said "Hallo"

I'm a truck driver for Hobby Lobby in Oklahoma City absolutely love your videos even though I haven't seen very many of them I would love to be doing that when I retire if I ever do LOL

Happy new year! Beautiful film again. Beautiful music. Nice haircut .

Happy New Year Juho and Sohvi! Safe sailing for 2024 love your content greetsz from holland/friesland...max......

Technology is amazing. Your video was as clear and sharp as 35 mm color movie film, if not better. Your drone shots are excellent! Thank you for sharing this incredible journey.

Great video, thank you so much. Happy new year 🎈, and happy travels

happy new year and safe sailing and fair wind

Epic footage as always. Such a great experience eating chocolate from Finland watching Sea Lions 100 meters away! All of Canada and Alaska is experiencing an unusually mild winter this year. Happy New Year to the both of you.

You clean up well! Good haircut! 😊

This is truly amazing. Living real close to the edge, Best video, His or their demure, mild expressions belie tremendous strength and brilliance,

Those drone shots into the setting son are spectacular.

Missing your videos. Hope your both doing well

I was a meteorologist prior to retirement, for 35 years. Many of those years were in Alaska. If you have any questions, let me know.

Great job. Love your videos. Keep it coming. I would be very interested in how you rigged your sails and maybe more of how you sail in various conditions. But I will watch whatever you and Dr Sohvi does.

Un joyeux réveillon et une bonne et heureuse année…sail safe et the best for the futur.🍾🥂🎁🎁🙏🏼

Happy New Year to you two ❤ Clever you two are 🍺😎 Weather forcast are mostly over rated. And to the better 😎

I received the 2 prints early and they are glorious!

hyvää uutta vuotta! what an amazing time to be alive, i can sit in my small little house, in a land locked state, and share an adventure half the world away, with two lovely people i will never meet in person, almost in real time. thank you so much for all you share with us. most of us will never leave the state we are born in. work, life, taxes and death happens so quickly. thank you for sacrificing your time together, to share it with all of us. may lumi always have spirits (alcohol) , and wind in her sails.

Thanks for sharing more about you two! You both seem like really interesting people but we rarely get to see you close up, so to speak. Please share more! I've watched almost all your vids and this is my fav... and it's in really good company! All the best to you both for 2024!

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful part of the world

Sofie's so cute and the scenery so beautiful and you are doing such a great job. Very uplifting.

Yes, beautiful boat, (I love the red canvas against the snow), beautiful environment, and more interesting Technical info than carpentry, or sanding! The skiff rescue was heart warming, you two are the true sailors! I see New Year's freedom from your dreads! Take care, I am thinking twice about the Columbia River Bar with my Beneteau. Ciao

Wishing you both a very happy and successful 2024 from New Zealand

I was stationed on Shemya during the cold war in 71.... so can relate to the wet ,windy cold to include Weather change in five minutes... and snow that blows sideways... a year dragged on and we had some had mental issues among the troops.... no women, trees or sunshine for a year...

Goodwing and nothing but the best in 2024. I Fidel viewer in Canada !

Can’t wait for the skiing vids.

Happy new year! Really enjoyed this episode! Nice to see more of Sohvi, she’s absolutely badass for joining you in Alaska in the winter ❄️ where most sailing ladies would much rather be in the Caribbean !

Love your channel - one of the few worth watching.

You picked a good year to winter sail in Alaska. This is one of the mildest winters North America has seen in living memory.