Sailing alone across the Atlantic. From La Palma, Canary Islands, to Dominica, Caribbean

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @winchesterhypnosis5007
    @winchesterhypnosis5007 Рік тому +3

    For all of us who dream of this day, we sit in our offices and watch you with envy and dream of the day to experience this simple life and freedom. Please keep making these awesome videos.

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      Thank you winchester! I hope you can live some of your dreams as well. Isn't it that what life is for?

  • @DAVEEMAN1
    @DAVEEMAN1 Рік тому +32

    I totally got the first week inside cabin. The vastness of the ocean made me feel very small, insignificant and at the total mercy of God. It’s a surreal feeling.

  • @winchesterhypnosis5007
    @winchesterhypnosis5007 Рік тому +3

    This is how a "sailing channel" should look. Well done sir. Great channel!!

  • @igorfami8500
    @igorfami8500 Рік тому +1

    All times that i watch yours videos , i feel the spirit of adventure, respect for the sea for the nature and the teaching of the a great, simple, man. I semi to be there. Thank you.

  • @zenpanda25
    @zenpanda25 Рік тому

    Beautifully filmed and narrated, thank you.
    " A ship in harbor is safe - but that is not what ships were built for."

  • @fraserduff-yv8tl
    @fraserduff-yv8tl Рік тому +20

    Well done and congratulations on your brave crossing.

  • @picturemaker
    @picturemaker Рік тому +4

    I enjoyed this. 20+ days is a long time to be entirely alone and at the mercy of mother nature. I imagine psychologically this can be challenging but at the same time a pure and beautiful experience. Thank you for sharing your journey and all the best for your next adventure.

  • @SailorChic
    @SailorChic Рік тому +1

    This is the coolest video ever. What an adventure!!! I am an armchair sailor and tell myself I could TOTALLY do this crossing till I got seasick just watching the huge waves and the boat dipping and climbing. 😂😂

  • @mrvegardeide
    @mrvegardeide Рік тому +1

    Great video! In particular I enjoy your calm, honest and realistic style. No exaggerated drama or hype of any sort. Just the straight tale of what actually happened. Please keep your videos this way as it is so delightfully different from most of the other (inflated) sailing channels out there. Thanks!

  • @sandrocavali9810
    @sandrocavali9810 Рік тому +3

    wonderful refreshing adventurous a fantastic huge voyage in a short video, I admire you and your courage and determination!

  • @kenc3288
    @kenc3288 Рік тому +2

    What a brave man. I would be petrified to do this voyage. So well done...😀😀

  • @rd9028
    @rd9028 Рік тому +7

    I like the video footage of all the natural sailing views without talking and the night shots of the moon. Great job 👍

  • @Mgtowfreedom
    @Mgtowfreedom Рік тому +3

    30 seconds in and I’m loving it already ❤

  • @redshifttrucking4537
    @redshifttrucking4537 Рік тому +1

    Truly a milestone in anyone's life. I am sure you are all the more richer for it.

  • @MrNiklassthlm
    @MrNiklassthlm Рік тому +4

    I love your ship, please if you get the time, do a boat tour. Thank you

  • @treywest268
    @treywest268 Рік тому +12

    Congratulations on your arrival to safety and port!!! I look forward to your next adventure!

  • @joecraven2034
    @joecraven2034 Рік тому

    Congratulations! You did it and we're proud of you. I would never have the guts to take on an adventure like this.

  • @ranger2316
    @ranger2316 Рік тому +3

    Wow, what an adventure! Congratulations.

  • @rimasmeleshyus4787
    @rimasmeleshyus4787 Рік тому +1

    The best channel , I really like it and so incredible voyage .Beautiful classic yacht .Greetings from tropical island Kauai. Fear winds and the best luck.

  • @kirra77
    @kirra77 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing your experience and adventures Captain.

  • @sailingoctopot
    @sailingoctopot Рік тому +3

    Great footage of those 3 metre waves!

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      Thank you Octopot. It always looks different in reality than on video. So it takes some time to capture swell on video

  • @MichaelW-qb6rd
    @MichaelW-qb6rd Рік тому +1

    You did a great job with the filming, editing, and choice of score to perfectly capture all the emotions of doing something like this, from the ungodly terror of the insignificance, to the beauty of the more still moments, and the complete reliance on the boat. Really good job.

  • @morpheusspirit6609
    @morpheusspirit6609 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely fabulous to watch. I truly admire your courage, sailing experience and dedication. Well done!! 👌🏽⛵️

  • @josephshultz6726
    @josephshultz6726 Рік тому

    What a wonderful adventure. It looks amazing. Wunderbar!

  • @timlamarre8680
    @timlamarre8680 Рік тому

    Great photography. Thank you for posting.

  • @richardbedard1245
    @richardbedard1245 Рік тому

    As much as I see myself, standing at bow, wind and rain in my face, I eventually snap out of it with "what are you thinking?"

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      At the bow there is less thinking and more holding tight. But yes. These are string places on a boat.

  • @michaeldavies717
    @michaeldavies717 Рік тому +1

    Wow , this is incredible. Must have been thrilling and terrifying at times. Very brave thing to do, well done. Excellent video.

  • @veitladurner1925
    @veitladurner1925 Рік тому

    Eines der wenigen Kommentare die ich auf UA-cam mache, ich beneide Dich um den Schritt den Du gemacht hast, diese Strecke alleine zu segeln, ich hab die Atlantiküberquerung zu zweit gemacht, aber die Überwindung das alleine zu machen verlangt einiges an Mut, diese Prüfung steht mir noch bevor.

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      Ich fühle mich geehrt mit dem Kommentar. Ja, mit einem Partner, einer Partnerin wäre das eine andere Reise. Sicher nicht schlechter, aber anders. Ich drücke Dir die Daumen zu einem Aufbruch allein!

  • @johnnewman8412
    @johnnewman8412 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful video and congratulations on a huge achievement! Something about the view of the ocean when you were first out of sight of land really conveyed the mental challenge that, I imagine, is the hardest part of solo voyaging. You've had the experience of a lifetime and I hope we see more voyages from you in the future. Well done!

  • @Okhotd1
    @Okhotd1 Рік тому +2

    Congrats! Loved the rough style, absolutely love the musical background.

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, David, and I love that you mentioned the musical background. It took some time to find the right sound.

  • @PaulTaylorHypno
    @PaulTaylorHypno 2 місяці тому +1

    Really enjoyed this episode. Stay safe.

  • @andrewpowell3932
    @andrewpowell3932 Рік тому +1

    Interesting video. Well filmed with beautiful images. I admire your courage and resourcefulness.

  • @olegdenissov
    @olegdenissov Рік тому +3

    It was a pleasure to watch, nice music and beautiful ocean views. You've done such a remarkable journey and yet talk about it humbly. Wish I was there to help you with genoa ))

  • @mrwingman6201
    @mrwingman6201 Рік тому

    respect.... you are a sailor... and blessed by god

  • @cyrielgaemers
    @cyrielgaemers Рік тому

    Wow what a great short film 🎥

  • @Jellesnietes
    @Jellesnietes Рік тому +4

    Really enjoyed your video, honesty, journey, and boat. Would love to see more footage of your travels.

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому +2

      Thank you, Jellesnietes. At the moment I am hiking Dominica. So that is different than sailing.

  • @jaroslavchury8696
    @jaroslavchury8696 Рік тому

    It was so authentic and everything was totally on you. Nice. Congratulation!

  • @damiansmith1477
    @damiansmith1477 Рік тому

    Very relaxing and peaceful to watch, thank you.

  • @treywest268
    @treywest268 Рік тому +1

    New subscriber!!! I love sailing channels and I will enjoy sailing with vicariously.

  • @rolfhoffmann502
    @rolfhoffmann502 Рік тому +1

    Finde das echt gut . Hoffe alles geht so wie Du es geplant hast. Gruss von den Philippines

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому +1

      Danke Rolf. Es geht nie glatt alles, aber es geht irgendwie weiter. Gute Zeit auf den Philippinen!

  • @giorgiomazzoleni3377
    @giorgiomazzoleni3377 Рік тому +1

    With such a beautiful boat you should post more often :) . Thanks for sharing

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      Thank you, Giorgio! You find more about the vessel on my website reykja.ch/en/motiva-39-s-information/ .

  • @0ceanview
    @0ceanview Місяць тому

    I enjoy your videos. Thoughtful content, and well made!

  • @michaelkjrgaardsrensen9532
    @michaelkjrgaardsrensen9532 Рік тому

    Nice video, honest and fine. Great future trips to you. Michael from Denmark

  • @michaelgarverburgaard1470
    @michaelgarverburgaard1470 Рік тому

    Very good video and commenting. Honest, authentic and beautifully catching the intensity of the crossing

  • @UFCSTARS
    @UFCSTARS Рік тому

    Absolutely amazing!!! All the best to you my friend...you are actually living out the lifestyle I dream of having someday.

  • @teeheeteeheeish
    @teeheeteeheeish Рік тому

    I have a healthy fear of the ocean so I can definitely understand your trepidation in spending time outside of the cabin.

  • @robertkujundzic1056
    @robertkujundzic1056 Рік тому

    on 9:40 I can see you are not bound to the ship..🙈🙈😃😃..thank you for reminding me of my journey 15 years ago👍👍

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      Hi Robert. So there must be a story behind the lines of your coment?

    • @robertkujundzic1056
      @robertkujundzic1056 Рік тому +1

      @@SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean The story is very similar to yours 😍😍 you can't always be tied to the ship, and one second is enough, I often thought about it, but always after..🙈🙈

  • @bencoder
    @bencoder Рік тому

    Really beautiful video, thank you!

  • @treywest268
    @treywest268 Рік тому

    Great choice in music, excellent video videography, great narration too!!!

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      Thank :you Trey for your feedback! I felt uncertain about mistakes in my English. So it's assuring that you liked the narration.

  • @ronaldwhite5670
    @ronaldwhite5670 Рік тому

    I’ve just found you, I’ve subscribed, I really enjoyed your easy, calm presentation, thank you 😊

  • @ArtemPonomarenko
    @ArtemPonomarenko Рік тому

    It’s my dream! Good luck! Very good job 👍👍👍

  • @DB-yj3ii
    @DB-yj3ii Рік тому

    Great stuff man! Instant sub from me! Loving your boat, rugged yet romantic.

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      It is nice, isn't it? Off course it is old and far from perfect, But it is what I could get for my money.

  • @MaxLove333
    @MaxLove333 Рік тому

    in 2009 i did from la palma to barados, me and Pedro the captain. that was my only sailing experience :) amazing

  • @Straightshooterx71x
    @Straightshooterx71x Рік тому

    What an achievement,amazing!

  • @Nifilheimur
    @Nifilheimur Рік тому

    Its always funny to look at videos of waves. You can have some huge waves and then you look at the video afterwards and they look like ripples in a pond :D

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      On my journey the swell differed. Days with low swell and days with quite steep swell. Others with long, high, but not steep Atlantic swell. Thank you!

  • @martinrasmussen
    @martinrasmussen Рік тому +4

    Great voyage and beautiful footage from the Atlantic Ocean 🙏🏼

  • @SVSeaChange
    @SVSeaChange Рік тому

    Well done. Last year I sailed from Panama to Fiji alone on my 34 ft boat, SV Sea Chage, and agree that it was great to do it alone.

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому +1

      Now this must have been double of my distance in a much smaller boat. Wow!

    • @MxK589
      @MxK589 Рік тому

      That's wild! Such a long journey

  • @ParabrisasMotocicletas
    @ParabrisasMotocicletas Рік тому

    Congratulations 🎉and very well done indeed.

  • @peterjansen7854
    @peterjansen7854 Рік тому

    Interesting well & calmly spoken

  • @glenrobinson6846
    @glenrobinson6846 Рік тому +1

    Awesome work much respect

  • @Szinbad
    @Szinbad Рік тому

    Nicely done and congrats. I hope to similar next year. I hope it's as smooth as yours.

  • @hereandthere6863
    @hereandthere6863 Рік тому

    Thank you! Very Inspiring.

  • @derekfairminer4263
    @derekfairminer4263 Рік тому

    Great video. Congratulations on your achievement

  • @brunomendonca5967
    @brunomendonca5967 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing. Nice footage. Greeting from lisbon, a sailor...on land!

  • @julianmckernan1348
    @julianmckernan1348 Рік тому

    Great video. What an adventure. Well done. 👏👏 I loved all the well wishes as you embarked on the journey.. great community feel.

  • @Lost_AtSea_
    @Lost_AtSea_ Рік тому

    Beautiful yacht you have!

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Baba. It is a 35 year old Motiva, a Danish brand. There is more about the boat on reykja.ch/en/motiva-39-s-information/

  • @bill-gray
    @bill-gray Рік тому

    Great video. Very enjoyable to watch.

  • @cosmodog1803
    @cosmodog1803 Рік тому

    You are a brave man.

  • @powderrascal
    @powderrascal Рік тому

    Very cool! I tip my hat to you, sir!

  • @jameymillar9640
    @jameymillar9640 Рік тому

    You have a lovely humble nature, friend. Best wishes and safe travels from Australia 👍.

  • @masterblaster2626
    @masterblaster2626 Рік тому +5

    I watch alot of sailing videos and really enjoyed watching this. Although I usually don't care for music in videos, I did enjoy your music selection. Maybe a video that describes your boat would be good to do? Thanks for posting and hope that you post some more.

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому +4

      Thank you Master Blaster. Great that you liked the musik. There is more information about my boat on reykja.ch/en/motiva-39-s-information/ - but yes, it's written no film.

    • @MxK589
      @MxK589 Рік тому

      ​@@SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean I enjoyed the music as well, it was lovely and peaceful to listen to.

  • @urfuturo6467
    @urfuturo6467 Рік тому

    Inspiring👍. May thanks for your sailing travel vlog

  • @elenawaltermusic
    @elenawaltermusic Рік тому

    We just booked with my husband keel boat certification course on the Atlantic coast, I never sailed before. And based on your video and others I have impression that mental challenge is crucial. I am not sure I can handle it.

  • @treywest268
    @treywest268 Рік тому

    I hope we get a tour of your boat and your provisioning and preparing for your Atlantic crossing.

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      There is more about my boat on my website reykja.ch/en/motiva-39-s-information/ But yes, its no video

  • @steveburke7675
    @steveburke7675 2 місяці тому +1

    A solo sailor! Nice! liked and subbed...I no longer follow the couples sailing channels...obvious reasons.

  • @CryptoCrew22
    @CryptoCrew22 Рік тому

    Congratulations!

  • @andrewg9457
    @andrewg9457 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @christophemoniod5706
    @christophemoniod5706 Рік тому

    Thank à lot for sharing your so beautifull aventure and congratulation . What a so awesome work alone !!!! We'd like To know more of you and your boat ....what is the next travel ? Bon vent ....

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      Thank you, Christophe! More about my boat is on reykja.ch/en/motiva-39-s-information/ and more about my travels on the same website. At the moment I stay at Dominica and do a lot of bushwalking. Thrilling and exhausting...

  • @sailormarttiki3197
    @sailormarttiki3197 Рік тому

    I think that bottle was to celebrate half way. Good sound and vision, unusual for new channels, investment in good camera and sound pays dividends 😊

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      Thank you Sailor Mart Tiki. May equipment is quite normal, actually, but I do use a gimbal tripod that keeps the horizon stable while the boat is rolling.

  • @DEESyt
    @DEESyt Рік тому

    great video man, what a great experience

  • @goodseaman4971
    @goodseaman4971 Рік тому

    Ocean is a hell in winter months. This boat is much more safer than a loaded cargo ship. Cargo means stress on the hull. Huge waves can cause penetration in the cargo holds. I always tried to work between March and November. But sometimes I failed and screwed.

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      There must have been very big waves in the north during my crossing. Up to incredible 10 metres. I only got the last bits of it thousands of miles away from their origin.

  • @explorewitharahman
    @explorewitharahman Рік тому

    well done sir, one day insaAllah I will cross the sea like you!!

  • @Sailingandscuba
    @Sailingandscuba Рік тому

    Excellent video and congratulations on the crossing. @Sailingandscuba

  • @Samej94
    @Samej94 Рік тому

    Very inspiring.

  • @cronic8644
    @cronic8644 Рік тому

    Awesome vid, thanks 😊

  • @DaleShirley-o1u
    @DaleShirley-o1u 2 місяці тому

    Delightful video Amigo!!

  • @jeff99williams
    @jeff99williams Рік тому +3

    Are you sure that bottle was not for drinking? I almost cried when you threw it overboard!!! Really enjoyed your video.

  • @bereznaifamily
    @bereznaifamily Рік тому

    Awesome video. Love it. 😊

  • @brice5542
    @brice5542 Рік тому

    Good Job Captain

  • @brandonshaw536
    @brandonshaw536 Рік тому +1

    Amazing🙂

  • @swradios
    @swradios Рік тому

    Very well done!!

  • @MikeSantis
    @MikeSantis Рік тому

    Imagine crossing the Atlantic solo with 5-6 knots of speed, and while sleeping in the middle of the night you hit that bottle!!!

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      There are funny noises in the middle of the night. Don't know what I have touched already. But yes, usually I do not throw things over board. This was an exception

  • @miketybring4700
    @miketybring4700 Рік тому +1

    Hi interesting story. Would having the main sail up reduce the rolling? I noticed that you do not use the rear sail much is there a reason. Is sailing new to you or have a lot experience before taking off across an ocean.

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому

      Hi mike. I started this journey 2020. You find more about me on reykja.ch/en/the-author/ . I think it sails less rolly with two foresails instead of one foresail and the mainsail. I didn't experiment with the midden sail in this condition so far. Maybe it would stabilize - as one comment suggested.

  • @WildFrei
    @WildFrei Рік тому +1

    Super Video

  • @elenawaltermusic
    @elenawaltermusic Рік тому

    Thank you! ❤

  • @Unfluencer
    @Unfluencer Рік тому

    well done! get that wind generator now

  • @nautaki
    @nautaki Рік тому

    Great video

  • @willyum1208
    @willyum1208 Рік тому +1

    amazing footage, do you find twin head sails reduces rolling?

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, willy. Yes, I do think that twin headsails reduce rolling better than one headsail and one mainsail.

  • @oceancowboy6981
    @oceancowboy6981 Рік тому

    I’m subscribing bro awesome

  • @PersonalEmpowermentChannel9988
    @PersonalEmpowermentChannel9988 8 місяців тому

    Wow, Reinhard... Ich bewundere deinen Mut... Ich habe soviele Fragen, die ich gerne stellen moechte, so zum Beispiel: Was war die schoenste Erfahrung deines Trips? Hast du leuchtenden Plankton gesehen, Delfine, Wale, etc.? Was war deine mystischste Erfahrung? Hast du Stimmen gehoert, Quantum-Gesang, vielleicht sogar Sign von Atlantis empfangen...? Auf jeden Fall herzlichen Dank, dass ich auf deiner Reise virtuell dabei sein durfte. Blessings und take care!

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  8 місяців тому

      Danke PersonalEmpowerChannel. Mystische Erfahrungen? Es war ein spezielles Gefühl zu starten. Das grosse Ungewisse. Was kommt da auf mich zu? Und dann eine Woche, in der ich mich verkroch vor Unsicherheit. Und dann endlich zwei Wochen mit offenen Augen und vielen Fragen. Leuchtendes Plankton ja. Wenig Tiere. Eher eine Wüste. Viele Braunalgen ab der Mitte und hohe Wassertemperaturen für Februar. Gesänge? Nein, leider keine.

    • @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean
      @SailingAloneAcrossTheOcean  8 місяців тому

      Und danke für die blessings!