Sailing a Viking Ship, Greenland, and Lake Superior — Sailing SV Freelance Ep. 35

Don’t miss this interview with Paul Hesse. He tells of his sailing adventures on a Viking ship across the Atlantic and North Sea; going on the old Norse route from Norway to Greenland in a 40 ft. sailboat; and some of his heavy weather experiences on Lake Superior. What he did and saw was extraordinary. The Viking ship unfortunately cracked a plank in the North Atlantic. With a large pump to keep ahead of the incoming water, the crew successfully caulked the plank. However, it required close watching and continuing maintenance. There was, of course, consideration to turn back towards Newfoundland, but the Norwegian skipper just declared: “No! No! No! We’re going to Norway!” And they did. However, Hesse thought his sailing voyage from Norway to Greenland was even more interesting than his Viking voyage. The experience, as well as the scenery, was spectacular. He also touches on sailing Lake Superior with family and friends. He has been out there in some of the heavy weather for which the upper Great Lake is so infamous.