I Bought a Sailboat to Start a Life in the Arctic

This video is about how it all began! This video shows a glimpse into the first years that I lived, sailed and skied on s/y Sylvia in Norway and Svalbard. The footage was shot mainly in 2018/2019 but never released until now.

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Cinematography: Iiro Piipponen & Juho Karhu

[AlluringArctic]

This video is a backstory about how it all began! Especially for those of you who haven't watched some of my earlier videos, this is a glimpse into how I lived and sailed on s/y Sylvia. This footage was shot "back in the days" but never released before. If you want the longer explanation check out the outro of the video (last 3 minutes).

"Why is Sohvi not on the video?" - She did not live on the boat full-time yet and wasn't there when the material was filmed


Thanks for watching and have a great week everyone! Next up is the Northwest Passage video series, which I'm already working on!
Juho

[kattackett]

Sailing icy north seas in fiberglass boat & skiing wild unfamiliar mts. These guys are truly fearless adventurers.

[uezocken]

Skiing, shooting a karabiner 98K, watching seals and belugas, playing "Heroes of Might & Magic" and beeing out in the nature. You're living a dream, mate!

[profyao]

Thanks! You are absolutely a fine human being! Please continue your adventure and inspire the rest of us!

[Neomadra]

Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your fascinating life. The simple storytelling is perfect and very down-to-earth.

[mpkarlin]

Had really fun times editing this! Thank you for the trust. Your life and philosophy is truly an inspirational one. Looking forward for future collaborations ❄️

[kattackett]

Sailing icy north seas in fiberglass boat & skiing wild unfamiliar mts without fear of avalanche. These guys are truly fearless adventurers.

[AlluringArctic]

This is a backstory about how it all began! Especially for those of you who haven't watched some of my earlier videos, this is a glimpse into how I lived and sailed on s/y Sylvia. This footage was shot "back in the days" but never released before. If you want the longer explanation check out the outro of the video (last 3 minutes).

"Why is Sohvi not on the video?" - She did not live on the boat full-time yet and wasn't there when the material was filmed


Thanks for watching and have a great week everyone! Next up is the Northwest Passage video series, which I'm already working on!
Juho

[InuitHeritage]

A backburner project that now has 2.4 million views and counting. Beautiful work.

[philipbechtle]

An incredible and very impressive story, coupled with storytelling and images of overwhelming quality. This is a piece of art.

[armandodemiguel]

Sailing the artic was one of my dreams... Now im scared of boats.

I sailed the world on my monohaul for 3 years. Once sailing around argentina i got knocked up and fell into the water.

It was south of argentina so water was pretty dam cold.

Thankfully wheel kept stirring when i fell and it blocked out making the boat drift. Worst 30 minutes of my life. I thought i was gonna die.

I had such hard trauma for that that i sold the boat 3 weeks later.

5 years later i have never got back in a boat.

[kbeilers]

Wow. That was IMAX documentary quality. Incredible!!!

[boynonetvoy]

Это видео заслуживает, чтобы его показывали в кинотеатрах.
Специально пишу на родном языке, успехов автору.

[sdroth]

Outstanding video…..sort of up there with Nat Geo stuff. Have you considered doing a video on the environmental research you participate in? Your perspective would be pretty unique. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

[sniffinclose]

When you think you have seen all Juho could do, he releases yet another level of stunningly beautiful videography. This is art in so many ways! I can watch it over and over.

[dukeofgibbon]

You could put this into a film festival, very well done.

[CrystalAbrahams]

I really enjoyed this, thanks! I especially liked when you said,
"Sailing just means you're repairing the boat in exotic places". 🇨🇦

[Astroverse]

Man is literally existing in the purest way possible in this day and age... it´s soulfull

[eveningstar]

My favourite skiing is what you’re doing. No lifts. No people. Just nature. Incredible video!

[jaysummers]

Beautiful philosophy, brilliant film, excellent quality and production. Thank you 🤘👍.