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agraziano23

Member II
Leif Ericson was born around 980 A.D. Lief Ericson was born in Iceland near what is now known as Budardalur. In about 985 Leif and his family sailed to Southern Greenland, and his father founded a settlement that is near Julianehab. In 999 Leif sailed to Iceland and to Norway, where he became a Christian. A year later he returned to Greenland, and preached Christianity to his fathers pagan settlement. In about 1002 Leif sailed west of Greenland to find land that was sighted by Bjarni Herjulfsson. Some sagas explained Leif and 35 men landed at place that Leif named Hellund, which means flat rock land. Leif then sailed south to a land, with many trees which he called Markland, which means Forestland.

He left Markland and continued south until he found a land where grapes were growing. Leif's men took the grapes and made wine, Leif named the place Vinland (Wineland).

Ericson and his men spent the winter in Vinland. They built a big house and a shed to protect their ship. They gathered logs so they could bring some back to Greenland, because there are few trees in Greenland. On their way back to Greenland they rescued 15 people who had been shipwrecked. As a thank you the victims gave Leif their cargo. Leif became rich because of the logs and cargo. When Leif returned home Eric the Red, Leifs father died shortly after his return home. Leif stayed in Greenland to govern his father's settlement.

Some historians think that Vinland is part of Newfoundland. Leif Ericson died in the year 1025 and he will always be remembered. Every year on October 9, the United States celebrates Leif Ericson day.

I'm sorry but this is an interesting but romaticised story that is most likely all made up in the likes of Boewolf, not real History! Number one glaring error that no one seems to question is the abundant Vines, which do not grow in that part of the country.

Columbus may have had his faults, however he documented his voyages.:rolleyes:
 

Sven

Seglare
Number one glaring error that no one seems to question is the abundant Vines, which do not grow in that part of the country.

On the contrary, it has been and is subject of much research by scholars. A quick look at Wikipedia will give you at least an introduction to the field: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinland

Columbus may have had his faults, however he documented his voyages.:rolleyes:

As did the vikings. Their writings were a bit more durable than flimsy paper since they carved their writings into chunks of bedrock, known as runestones.

Where hollywoodized history romanticizes a bit excessively is when it portrays all vikings as savage plunderers and Columbus as an explorer. It was mostly the other way around.


- Sven
 

Loren Beach

O34 - Portland, OR
Senior Moderator
Blogs Author
And now, for something completely different

On the contrary, it has been and is subject of much research by scholars. A quick look at Wikipedia will give you at least an introduction to the field: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinland

As did the vikings. Their writings were a bit more durable than flimsy paper since they carved their writings into chunks of bedrock, known as runestones.
Where hollywoodized history romanticizes a bit excessively is when it portrays all vikings as savage plunderers and Columbus as an explorer. It was mostly the other way around.
- Sven

Hey Sven,
Speaking of "runes" --
Here is a snippet of lyrics for you to identify....
"...Dana Andrews said prunes
gave him the runes
and passing them used lots of skills..."

Runes can show up in the strangest places!
;)

Just a little bit of autumnal cinema trivia to herald the approach of Oct. 31,

LB
 
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Glyn Judson

Moderator
Moderator
Viking lore.

All, "Where hollywoodized history romanticizes a bit excessively is when it portrays all vikings as savage plunderers and Columbus as an explorer. It was mostly the other way around.- Sven" That's easy for him to say but spend a weekend on an island with him and your sympathies might go toward old Chirs and the boys. Been there, done that, Glyn ; - )
 

Sven

Seglare
Hi Loren,

Hey Sven,
Speaking of "runes" --
Here is a snippet of lyrics for you to identify....
"...Dana Andrews said prunes
gave him the runes
and passing them used lots of skills..."

Thank goodness for Google :egrin: I hate to admit that I have not memorized the Rocky Horror picture show, or maybe I should be proud of that ?

That's easy for him to say but spend a weekend on an island with him and your sympathies might go toward old Chirs and the boys. Been there, done that, Glyn ; - )

Hey Glyn, at least I don't bring wolves along to enthrall the local maidens ! How many times did I hear "oooooh, can I pet him ?" !


-Sven
 

tilwinter

Member III
Vikings

I am glad to see this old thread revived.

No one has addressed the issue that the vikings were more famous for ROWING than sailing!

That is how they extended their reach into eastern Europe and Russia.
 

Sven

Seglare
No one has addressed the issue that the vikings were more famous for ROWING than sailing!

.... and they were animal lovers !

<img src="http://fc09.deviantart.com/fs29/i/2009/242/7/3/Viking_vs__Shark_by_SharpWriter.jpg" />



-Sven
 

CaptDan

Member III
I am glad to see this old thread revived.

No one has addressed the issue that the vikings were more famous for ROWING than sailing!

That is how they extended their reach into eastern Europe and Russia.

From what I've been lead to believe (which could be all 'wet':)), the Vikings are credited with the advent of 'clinker' or lapstrake hull design. That concept allegedly played a big role in the effectiveness of their arm-powered long boats.

Capt Dan G>E35II "Kunu"
 

Sven

Seglare
From what I've been lead to believe (which could be all 'wet':)), the Vikings are credited with the advent of 'clinker' or lapstrake hull design. That concept allegedly played a big role in the effectiveness of their arm-powered long boats.

The following Viking audio course is really fascinating, but only buy it when it is on "sale" since the regular price is 2-3 times as high: http://www.teach12.com/ttcx/coursedesclong2.aspx?cid=3910 . My iPod has quite a few of their courses and they are great to listen to on-board in the evening or in the cockpit while just enjoying a quiet sail.

Should this thread be moved to the Raftup ?


-Sven
 

tilwinter

Member III
History of the Vikings

Sven:

Did you actually listen to that course?

I have listened to several courses offered by the same company...some better than others.
 

Sven

Seglare
Sven:

Did you actually listen to that course?

I have listened to several courses offered by the same company...some better than others.

I have one course on viking culture from them but am not sure it is the same one. The write-up doesn't really match my recollection of the lectures. The writeup reads more like a viking fan letter :egrin:

It was while listening to the course we have that Nancy suddenly observed "It's all about shopping !". She certainly hit the nail on the head as many of the old towns names end with "köping" which is indeed related to "köpa" or "buy" in English. Norrköping, Nyköping, Söderköping, Köping etc.. "Köpa" is pronounced like sherpa, but without the "r" which is pretty close to shop.

So, we have a course on vikings from them but can not swear it is the same one. Do you have the course on that page ?


-Sven
 

Sven

Seglare
So, we have a course on vikings from them but can not swear it is the same one.

I'm fighting some system issue (on a Mac !!!?) but I did confirm that it is a course by Harl that we have and enjoyed.

I assume that is the same one even if the description looks different.


-Sven
 

Loren Beach

O34 - Portland, OR
Senior Moderator
Blogs Author
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alcodiesel

Bill McLean
Thanks for the revival, Loren. As far as the origin of the name Ericson, and all things Viking, isn't it true if it's on the internet? It seems if one can dig up, or create two or three similar bits of information then it is confirmed.

Therefore, in modern times wouldn't that allow us to (re)write our own history? (or for example fake news)

I read somewhere that Ericson means an overbuilt, strong, fast, comfortable, well designed, well built, well proportioned and good looking yacht.

By the way, my ancestors were all kings and nobles of Scotland.

Disclaimer: all meant in jest.
 

Teranodon

Member III
...
It's a cold and rainy day here. Good day to site by the fire and wander around the archives.
...

Thanks for reviving this, Loren. Brings back memories for me.

A couple of years ago, two friends and I tried to sail the Northwest Passage in a steel-hulled 37-footer. After many adventures, when we couldn't get through the ice, we had to head back to Greenland and then down to Newfoundland, i.e., along Leif Ericson's route. Cold, lonely, stormy waters indeed!

It was late in the season, with dark nights, sometimes with spectacular auroras. One morning, off the seemingly endless coast of Labrador, when I was alone on watch, I was startled to see the Green Flash at dawn!

As I said, great memories. Now if the Spring would only arrive early...
 

fool

Member III
I can't help but think the Ericson logo looks like a stick person sitting in zazen with a wicked wake following along behind.
 
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