Turning Our Boat Into an IGLOO (winter in Greenland)

We turn our boat into an igloo! We're overwintering in the ice in Greenland and here's one of the ways we try to stay warm!

We're spending the the full winter (around 5-6 months) here, until the ice melts in May/June. Footage for this video shot in February 2025.

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[AlluringArctic]

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We turn our boat into an igloo! We're overwintering in the ice in Greenland and here's one of the ways we try to stay warm! We're spending the the full winter (around 5-6 months) here, until the ice melts in May/June. Footage for this video shot in February 2025.

Some FAQs and complaints:

What you're doing is reckless, will your boat not get crushed? You'll be a burden to the local rescuers?? I think you'll die!
- These videos are for entertainment and don't even begin to show the amount of preparations and thought that has gone into this. If I began justifying each of our actions I'd have to turn these videos into 4 hour long PowerPoint lectures. Yes there is a risk associated but in this case we think it is manageable/acceptable for us.

But what about polar bears?
- Bears mainly live and hunt on the sea ice and the open ocean in this area is not frozen, thus this area normally does not have polar bears. Any bears that might come here would be stragglers that lost their way from the sea ice. Locals don't normally carry guns when they go hiking/snowmobiling in this area. Also see previous answer about risk management..

Why are you doing this?? It looks so uncomfortable and stupid
- If you look at couple of my videos and still have to ask why then it might not be worth it trying to explain! Different people like different things

[nopigeon]

I remember as a little kid in northern Canada my dad would insulate the house with snow. And for a few years in the not so far north he solicited the neighbors into donating their back yards that all were connected (before the days of Fences between yards) and he built a huge sleigh run out of ice starting in our yard with ice steps to the top of the run and it ran all way with bumps and curves through a few neighbors' yards. He would be out there icing it down in the middle of the night to make it sleeker. Thanks for the memories. That almost 70 years ago....

[J.Schofield]

Those couple taps and the phrase "that's not going anywhere" adds at least an extra 50% of holding power.

[janetrasmason]

I am a 74yo retired nurse living in New Jersey, USA and unable to travel so I use Youtube videos instead. I can easily say having your initial video pop up on my feed was so intriguing. Well, this is by far the most adventurous travel experiment I have ever seen!!! Thank you ever so much for sharing this with us!! Happy thoughts and prayers for the three of you!

[tomcrocker]

That dog is having the time of it's life.

[littlemanjonjon]

12:46 He said the sacred words, " Thats not gonna go anywhere" *pat* *pat* 😁

[BeaArk]

I have been watching you since the beginning. I am so impressed with your sailing abilities.. thank you for taking me along

[fredwilliams]

Extreme living conditions would not bode well for this 82 year old body. I love that you both love this kind of life. As always, stay safe and well.

[teksight]

Shackleton gets stuck in the ice and it's an epic life and death struggle to escape and survive. And you do this for fun.

[TheGuit]

This Channel has and always have had the Best pictures of all YouTube sailing channels. It is always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thanks for sharing them with us.

[billyrock]

Horseback riding in -50c in Canadian snowstorm. The horse found the farm and cabin. No need to direct it. He saved both our lives in that bone chilling blizzard. 🇨🇦

[erents]

You are by far the most adventurous sailing couple on YouTube!

[freemanletloose]

This is the most bad ass sailing channel ever.nobody does it like you on any sailing channel.

[DavidOuimette-jwvl]

Thanks! Warm in Greenland winter is amazing!

[brucemunro]

Nova doing a good job supervising your snow shovelling efforts!

[michaeljennings]

This is the best sailing adventure on YouTube!! The photography is stunningly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[margaretabeijer]

Can hardly look because I get so nervous. But you are so calm and collected and makes everything look possible. Wow.

[anon]

This series just continues to amaze me. Wow you guys will have this experience to have and share with the world for the rest of your lives. Amazing. Nova is awesome, we love her!

[pete]

The two tap method to permanently secure that chimney was essential!! Hilarious 😆🤣

[jossmaxwell]

Doggo loves the snow. He is a real great dog I think. The winter scenery look amazing. I have followed you for a very long time now and I am pleased to say your channel is one of the best out there. Thank you so much for documenting your adventures with us in our cosy homes.