Rigging a 300-Square-Meter Sail: Training the Real Viking Vessel (Behind The Odyssey)

Rigging a 300-Square-Meter Sail: Training the Real Viking Vessel (Behind The Odyssey) #VikingShip #RealSeamanship #TheOdyssey Archival footage from sea trials along the rugged Norwegian coastline outside Vestlandet, tracking the raw power of the world’s largest Viking ship in open water. This training expedition tested the vessel's handling limits, pushing her to speeds over 11 knots while navigating the challenging coastal currents of Norway. Please visit our website for more information: https://www.drakenhh.com/ Managing a massive 300-square-meter silk sail requires immense coordination, precise timing, and physical strength from the entire team on deck. These early voyages established the foundational tactics necessary for open-ocean expeditions across the North Sea and the North Atlantic. Draken is not a museum piece. She is a real ship, operated by a real crew, bringing history to life through seamanship, craftsmanship, exploration, and experiential archaeology. The authentic design, historical craftsmanship, and performance of this real vessel later made it an ideal choice for practical filmmaking in Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey. Video Highlights: Speed trials reaching over 11 knots along the Vestlandet coast Coordinating the team to adjust and hoist a 300-square-meter sail Handling an open wooden hull under heavy canvas in shifting coastal winds Operational preparation for an open ocean crossing to Scotland 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.    / @drakenhh   🔗 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook:   / drakenhh   Instagram:   / drakenhh   Website: https://www.drakenhh.com/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/DrakenHH 📩 For business inquiries: ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️   • Sailing a North Sea Storm: Inside the Worl...   ▶️   • Sailing to America: The Mechanical Failure...   ▶️   • Sailing the World’s Largest Viking Ship: M...   ▶️   • Traditional Viking Ship Maintenance: Prepa...   ▶️   • Stripping the Winter Cover: Day 1 of the V...   ================================= #vikingship #realseamanship #theodyssey #norway #squarerig #drakenharaldharfagre Rigging a 300-Square-Meter Sail: Training the Real Viking Vessel (Behind The Odyssey)