When the Atlantic ocean gets rough, still single handed - Ep 20 - The Sailing Frenchman

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 998

  • @connorjohnson9230
    @connorjohnson9230 5 років тому +1365

    *boat sinks*
    “This is no big deal, just annoying”

    • @macelius
      @macelius 5 років тому +84

      "c'est la vie"

    • @reecdhesketh4091
      @reecdhesketh4091 5 років тому +2

      Connor Johnson why was it annoying are you a solo sailor too ?

    • @AE6507
      @AE6507 5 років тому +16

      r/whoosh

    • @Keys879
      @Keys879 5 років тому +19

      Lol "I am stranded, this is not very fun."

    • @Interdiction
      @Interdiction 5 років тому +1

      @@reecdhesketh4091 Annoying because you want to make progress and you cant

  • @larrimos
    @larrimos 6 років тому +101

    Things got nautical for a bit. I was on the edge of my seat! This is what a sailing channel should be...sailing. Stay safe. Stay on the boat.

  • @gallan671
    @gallan671 6 років тому +443

    You are amazingly calm my friend, I wish i knew how you did it.

    • @jacobwalker3839
      @jacobwalker3839 5 років тому +4

      Pr Johan man shut the fuck up im pretty sure he knows that

    • @pospouris
      @pospouris 5 років тому +4

      Big balls, reduced use of the brain.

    • @maciekziobrzynski6910
      @maciekziobrzynski6910 5 років тому +25

      @@pospouris False...Fear is mostly result of unknown. Logical reflection is pushing the world ahead.

    • @CptSchmidt
      @CptSchmidt 5 років тому +16

      @@jacobwalker3839 Relax, pal.

    • @Keys879
      @Keys879 5 років тому +11

      He probably edits those out. :V I would, or you'd see me tossing shit into the ocean on bad days, screaming at Poseidon (which you should never do).

  • @warsocki
    @warsocki 3 роки тому +4

    At present there are 481 folks who did not appreciate this video of which 480 have never sailed before. Excellent video, excellent job of sailing.

  • @bulga117
    @bulga117 6 років тому +59

    Seriously amazing, one of the few real on board life movies .
    thanks for sharing these emotions.

  • @mrjohnnywheels
    @mrjohnnywheels 6 років тому +183

    That was a tremendous effort you made! "I found myself a bit in the water..." HAHA You're a calm and cool dude who inspires those who seek this kind of adventure. Bravo.

  • @branemarkmoriarty
    @branemarkmoriarty 3 роки тому +75

    This guy and Eric Andreaa are the sailing gods of youtube.

    • @MrFergusferret
      @MrFergusferret 3 роки тому +1

      Roger Taylor and Sven Yrvind!!!

    • @joem2130
      @joem2130 3 роки тому +1

      Also Sam!!!

    • @gxlorp
      @gxlorp 3 роки тому

      His show is halarious

  • @Darkwell0071
    @Darkwell0071 5 років тому +58

    Sailing= the ability to resist pain for long periods while facing the threat of downing at any second or quietly sailing into the most picturesque anchorage you have ever experienced, enjoying the sunset, and humbly accepting the accolades from your sailing partner. Wish I had not become ill.

    • @tedhernandez2394
      @tedhernandez2394 2 роки тому +6

      Whoever you are? I hope your illness has gone into the past.
      I'm hitting the 72yr milestone in my life.....I used to have some regrets.....Until I realized that I can't change the past. Had the last rites three times in my life....And I'm still here.
      So My Black CAT......has saved the Six lives for my future.
      I'm intending on buying a boat to live on.....and maybe sail a bit. Hey, nothing to lose, and everything to gain!
      BonVoyage my friend....Sails up and a following Seas & wind!!

  • @johnofhinton
    @johnofhinton 6 років тому +207

    Bravo, At last a real sailing channel

    • @liongod1000
      @liongod1000 4 роки тому +3

      And another over here but with Steel Balls.... ua-cam.com/video/lhU773vttms/v-deo.html

  • @WayneFielder
    @WayneFielder 5 років тому +50

    This mountain boy American has no real interest in doing what you do but watching you do it is thrilling! Subscribed and can't wait to see more!

    • @tedhernandez2394
      @tedhernandez2394 2 роки тому

      Hey Wayne.....Git on a sailboat.....It'll be a life changing experience!!
      I do the mountains in the Northeast.....Love it....I also fish the Atlantic Ocean. Dude.....That's the best of both worlds....And let me tell you....The women one meets? OOOOh LA LA!!

  • @melodymakermark
    @melodymakermark 4 роки тому +12

    I’ve suddenly stumbled onto these sailing channels and am so mesmerized it’s got me questioning my retirement (which isn’t far off). I don’t think I’d ever have the sack to do this ocean crossing solo stuff though. Respect to those of you who do. I can see myself coastal cruising though, as long as I have a port to duck in when whatever shit hits the fan.

    • @221b-l3t
      @221b-l3t 2 роки тому

      Little late but you can find some gorgeous boats for 5k. If you got a house you can trailer it and park it in your yard saving you 80% of storage costs.

  • @Thorkil0861
    @Thorkil0861 6 років тому +39

    Amazing video! I like how you sail without all kinds of gadgets and electronics. Keeping it simple.
    I sailed from Bermuda to UK last sommer. We had 2 big depressions hit us during the trip. Beaufort 9 was the worst.
    The waves look much bigger in real life than on camera.
    Keep your good spirit and fair winds. Greetings from Denmark.

  • @AyyAsttrox
    @AyyAsttrox 5 років тому +95

    Watching these videos is actually a fun way to learn French

    • @9PAT508
      @9PAT508 5 років тому +2

      Tu as bien raison

    • @Borolad116
      @Borolad116 4 роки тому +5

      If I was on my own in a boat that size during weather and waves like that, I think all I'd be saying is "merde!!!" a lot and screaming.

    • @Tutorielsfaciles
      @Tutorielsfaciles 4 роки тому

      Sad that he only speaks in English 😅

    • @michaelbrownlee9497
      @michaelbrownlee9497 4 роки тому +1

      @@Tutorielsfaciles speaking English with a french accent is speaking French....

    • @joem2130
      @joem2130 3 роки тому

      @@Tutorielsfaciles he has videos in french with English subtitles

  • @leesample9606
    @leesample9606 5 років тому +5

    Amazing. Just found your channel. I’m 29 years old and just about to start my journey in learning to sail and it’s good to see the other side of it where sailing is a life saving skill and it’s not just women and beautiful destinations. It’s tough and scary too. Sleep deprivation etc but scarily I STILL want to learn and in the future undertake huge trips too

  • @modguyrie
    @modguyrie 5 років тому +6

    Finally a real sailor! I love watching other channels when they are in conditions less nefarious than yours on 40 foot boats acting like they might die haha! You my friend are the real deal! Keep it up

  • @alansailing1387
    @alansailing1387 6 років тому +44

    You are one brave man. Thanks for sharing

    • @TheSailingFrenchman
      @TheSailingFrenchman  6 років тому +13

      Thanks, but not brave, just trying to prepare as good as I can before, and then do the most out of it.

  • @jhad3n
    @jhad3n 5 років тому +4

    Yes I'll agree with the majority of the other posts here. Quite a remarkable adventure you had and an amazing disposition of tenacity and calmness. Not the kind of sailing most people think that living on a boat would be like.

  • @jefersonscholze9445
    @jefersonscholze9445 3 роки тому +1

    When you get to the point of dressing the lifeguard it is a sign that the situation is critical. Congratulations on sharing this GREAT ADVENTURE.

  • @ronkirk5099
    @ronkirk5099 5 років тому +41

    I loved singlehanded sailing - especially the three months I spent in the Southern Ocean and Tasman Sea with only a VHF radio for communication. I saw nor spoke to a soul - it was just me and the albatross. Saldana, S. Africa to Tonga south of Kerguelen and Tasmania.

    • @jimbojims
      @jimbojims 5 років тому +2

      ronkirk50
      Wow, that is some trip,
      Nicely done Sir!

    • @Borolad116
      @Borolad116 4 роки тому

      Sounds awesome Ron :)

    • @Gramatic69
      @Gramatic69 4 роки тому

      Prove it

    • @joem2130
      @joem2130 3 роки тому

      @@Gramatic69 lmao people do lots of things with no video proof!

    • @joem2130
      @joem2130 3 роки тому

      @@Gramatic69 therapy is really cheap rn cuz of covid. You can get zoom appts for like $30

  • @billb2176
    @billb2176 6 років тому +61

    Super effort of single handing as conditions worsened, to say nothing of putting together footage - spent a few decades racing yachts and you've got a rare video that shows conditions looking every bit of 5+ metre waves and the force of a breaking wave (or two).
    Admire (probably envy would be more accurate ;-) ) your youthful combination of seamanship and grit. Can't put it better than the serious sailor who comments below 'Bonne continuation' my friend. Bill B

    • @TheSailingFrenchman
      @TheSailingFrenchman  6 років тому +4

      Thanks a lot

    • @liongod1000
      @liongod1000 4 роки тому

      Yep, agree with you but here is another sailor with Cast Iron Balls..... ua-cam.com/video/lhU773vttms/v-deo.html

  • @patricklaine6958
    @patricklaine6958 6 років тому +526

    I thought you handled that tough weather super well. Bravo. That first beer ashore tastes very good. :-) Bonne continuation.

    • @twistedrace6885
      @twistedrace6885 6 років тому +6

      Hey Patrick ,
      Good to see you... hope all is Great with you.
      Robert

    • @timbomuffin
      @timbomuffin 6 років тому +5

      You have done well getting here in that little boat well done not easy on your own rest up for a few days have a good look at your gear as it's had a beating and so have you did enjoy the film thanks👍🍻

    • @patricklaine6958
      @patricklaine6958 6 років тому +9

      Thanks TR. :-) I think the Sailing Frenchman will have a large following before long.

    • @TheSailingFrenchman
      @TheSailingFrenchman  6 років тому +16

      Merci :)

    • @Nixontheman
      @Nixontheman 6 років тому

      Good Tube!

  • @f5debris
    @f5debris 3 роки тому +2

    So glad you made it through, and I had to laugh with the life vest inflating because mine did the same.

  • @sveula6454
    @sveula6454 6 років тому +64

    Hugo, a modern day Moitessier, at least he had a 38 ft steel ketch to carry him around the globe. Love your adventures so far. You kept a very brave face for your camera on this passage, only someone who has been alone on an ocean in such conditions would know how frightening it can be to have the prospect of being rolled or pitchpoled at any moment. Looking forward to future passages. May Neptune keep you safe ! Fair winds and calm seas !

    • @sveula6454
      @sveula6454 6 років тому +7

      Neptune / Poseidon, they are the same, the only difference is that Poseidon is the Greek name, while Neptune is his Roman name. They are both god of the sea brother to Zeus and Hades (Jupiter and Pluto in Roman repectively) just sayin.

    • @TheSailingFrenchman
      @TheSailingFrenchman  6 років тому +6

      Thanks a lot, but I am not even close to what Moitessier have done

    • @leonjennings6615
      @leonjennings6615 6 років тому +1

      "Oh yes you are". "he's behind you!" LOL

  • @outernational
    @outernational 4 роки тому +39

    “The life jacket felt that it was time to inflate.”

  • @williameddlewis4625
    @williameddlewis4625 5 років тому +37

    life jacket: ooo water!
    Frenchman: no...
    life jacket: ITS TO LATE!
    *you are over encumbered and cannot get though the hatchway*

  • @Nifilheimur
    @Nifilheimur 2 роки тому +1

    You Frenchmen are good sailors. Some 20 years ago i was on a fishing vessel 250nm SW of Reykjanes peninsula Iceland in a shitty autumn storm with winds about 30ms and waves over 10 meter and we see another ship on the radar some miles off. Turned out to be about 35 foot sailboat and we called them on the radio asking if they were doing ok and this raspy voice replied in English with a strong French accent " Yes yes all is ok. Are you ok?" we could not stop laughing as we were on a 3500ton ship:P

  • @standman007
    @standman007 6 років тому +4

    World is one huge place to explore and people dare to explore it Sailing is one awesome way to do it.

  • @braydonrosa5558
    @braydonrosa5558 5 років тому +2

    Just imagine the view of the stars every night. That must be a great show!!!

    • @ZepyhrLight
      @ZepyhrLight 3 роки тому +1

      i can attest to your comment. except i was on a cruise ship under the captains deck looking at the stars. Beautiful skies. still didnt see the milkyway though

  • @thekekronomicon590
    @thekekronomicon590 3 роки тому +27

    Dude literally almost fell completely of the boat and left trending water in the middle of the ocean as his boat sails off without him and he is only a little annoyed

    • @morgangentle1515
      @morgangentle1515 2 місяці тому

      Everyone thinks hockey goalies are crazy wait till ya meet a sailor lol

  • @TravelAddictGuy
    @TravelAddictGuy 3 роки тому +1

    This is man exactly how I would imagine the first explorers would look and act. Nerves of steel.

  • @manfredadams3252
    @manfredadams3252 6 років тому +1381

    Props to the french guy for not reflexively surrenderingr.

  • @GerryChopikRealtor
    @GerryChopikRealtor 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! Thanks. I am 72. I never sailed before and never had any lessons. YT is my only instructor. I bought a 27 ft Mirage made in Quebec Canada 3 years ago and I love this boat. Two of these have crossed the Atlantic. From day 1, I have always sailed single-handed. It's been frightening at times but I have never been caught in storms as bad as in your video - not even close. I crossed Lake Ontario from Toronto, Canada single-handed 7 hrs each way, but that's the best I have done... so far.The only thing I regret about my boat is that it has a tiller rather than a wheel, which can be a challenge when you're single. I have a tiller AutoPilot 2000 unit but it doesn't hand heavy seas well. I was surprised, and happy, to see your boat had a tiller as well. Can I ask, what type of autopilot are you using that held you thru those seas?

  • @MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS
    @MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS 6 років тому +6

    That's the sailing I like... not this sunshine stuff one sees on other channels! Go, Hugo! ;-)

  • @ihateyoumother-fucker3204
    @ihateyoumother-fucker3204 5 років тому

    You brave soul. May God bless you and keep you safe. Just take care of yourself while out there all alone.

  • @AndyUK-Corrival
    @AndyUK-Corrival 6 років тому +31

    Thanks,for sharing that. It was a tough leg and you did amazingly well, must have been very tired. Recharge your batteries and get some rest snd I look forward to the next episode. Stay safe. Andy UK, SY Corrival, Rival 32

  • @incaseinever
    @incaseinever 10 місяців тому

    Lovely video....couldn't imagine big waves, heavy rain and night fast coming all at the same time..omg

  • @stevehislop
    @stevehislop 6 років тому +6

    Another good video-thx for that! Can anybody imagine what it means to go single handed non-stop around the World against! the wind and to deal with even worse a weather like that ...for months on end???Because thats what Wilfried Erdmann did , when he was 60 years old. One tough nail, I´d say...

    • @TheSailingFrenchman
      @TheSailingFrenchman  6 років тому +1

      Yeah, those are real sailors! Will never do it :') sailing against the wind is too painful

  • @mrpeepers541
    @mrpeepers541 5 років тому +2

    Hauling ass on super reefed main into the Canaries! Wind must have been blowing like stink. As a day sailor, I loved that sort of rush - but I never made any overnight passages so I can only imagine doing it after a week at sea in heavy weather. Bravo indeed.

  • @TheEditingShop
    @TheEditingShop 5 років тому +6

    Genuinely amazed the boat was able to stay afloat with those MASSIVE BALLS on board.

  • @Sharpiesailor31
    @Sharpiesailor31 6 років тому

    Always good to see a solo small boat voyager handle the pressure of open ocean sailing. Stay safe.

  • @markrobertshaw2781
    @markrobertshaw2781 6 років тому +28

    Hardcore.Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.

  • @emmanuelsamaras8974
    @emmanuelsamaras8974 5 років тому +1

    Well done sailor. You made port which is most important. You survived!!

  • @CadohaAdventures
    @CadohaAdventures 5 років тому +24

    You, Sir, are a legend!

  • @marjoriebarratt2671
    @marjoriebarratt2671 2 роки тому +1

    Impressionnant ! quel courage et quelle magnifique vidéo ! Merci

  • @WHEREVER-I-ROAM
    @WHEREVER-I-ROAM 6 років тому +7

    That was one hell of a ride brother
    Glad your safe !!!

  • @markbloxham1750
    @markbloxham1750 11 місяців тому

    I sailed from Spain to the Caribbean in January on the Moore🫡 24 surfing 60 foot swells downwind on the outside for 15 days right through the canary cape Verde‘slol, 1800 pound boat with 1000 pound ballast🥳🛸👍🏼 Mark, the shark

  • @Vander-rz2rj
    @Vander-rz2rj 6 років тому +5

    holy shit boy ! that looked ruff ! get this man a table full of beer!

  • @nymanpar
    @nymanpar 6 років тому

    Man, this video was both inspiring and informational. Thank you so much. I really appreciate the way you seem to present things as they are without needing to add or change it to make it more interesting. It makes the whole information more trustworthy and the video much more pleasant and interesting to watch. Very realistic and this is what someone who dreams about doing the same kind of journey (like me) really needs. Thank you and much appreciation!

  • @grahamwhittle1971
    @grahamwhittle1971 5 років тому +10

    What this man is doing takes some bottle it's hard graft sailing alone specialy in bad weather he gets 10 outs 10 from me any day Graham uk

  • @jeremiecoste
    @jeremiecoste 4 роки тому

    Quel sang froid ! Je n’y connais rien en navigation mais j’étais déjà impressionné de voir la vidéo de traversée de l’Atlantique avec ton père, un baromètre, un gps de poche, une vhf et des cartes... t’es pas loin de savoir naviguer aux étoiles. En attendant de voir d’autres de tes vidéos, bons vents !

  • @clidiere
    @clidiere 6 років тому +3

    Excellent episode! The kind of sailing video that I like! Nice tacking near the end. You have endured a lot.

  • @nadgrwi9911
    @nadgrwi9911 6 років тому +1

    I like this guy...
    5:09 WENDY and DUSTY
    😂😂😂
    You very brave... Great video, thank you for sharing 👍👍👍

  • @jakobsors5335
    @jakobsors5335 6 років тому +3

    i'm very lucky to have found your channel through youtube recommendations !

  • @jean-francoisdore9484
    @jean-francoisdore9484 5 років тому

    Moi, petit français dans mon TGV, tu a réussie à me faire rêver pendant 13min46. Merci beaucoup. Continue ce que tu fais. Cest super 🙏❤

  • @drummerdoingstuff5020
    @drummerdoingstuff5020 5 років тому +9

    I think this is the type of content the creators of UA-cam had in mind when they created this platform.

  • @neeltjekijktjoeptjoep7603
    @neeltjekijktjoeptjoep7603 3 роки тому

    Thanks for taking us with you!!

  • @GeorgeWeedBush
    @GeorgeWeedBush 5 років тому +25

    The waves always look like half the size on camera versus IRL

    • @Chebab-Chebab
      @Chebab-Chebab 3 роки тому +1

      Even smaller on my phone.

    • @joem2130
      @joem2130 3 роки тому

      I didn't realize that until another person pointed it out to me! It blew my mind

  • @eric99vigne
    @eric99vigne Рік тому

    C est la vie,le plus important c est de rester à bord.Bien joué.💪💪💪

  • @thisaintitchief1673
    @thisaintitchief1673 5 років тому +8

    This guy has steel balls. Seriously in a shit weather by himself in middle of the ocean! 😂

  • @tekaneo
    @tekaneo Рік тому

    What an amazingly positive attitude! Thank you for sharing your adventures :)

  • @justininvestor
    @justininvestor 6 років тому +205

    come on frenchie toughen up , I often sail across a 1 mile lake in waves up to 1 ft and 5 knots of wind and although its very scary you dont see me whining about it.

    • @andrewporter4636
      @andrewporter4636 6 років тому +24

      justininvestor
      Wow, & you're able to text him after 5 knot winds!!! You should try to record your adventures just as our French friend is.
      On second thought,probably not.You sound experienced but best keep your focus on staying alive,lakes in high wind are extremely hazardous as we all know so stay alive
      Keep your adoring public ignorant of your perilous existence, bon voyage bon ami.

    • @TheSailingFrenchman
      @TheSailingFrenchman  6 років тому +56

      ;)

    • @davidjohnzenocollins
      @davidjohnzenocollins 6 років тому +72

      Take it easy on him, justinvestor. He's not ready for lakes yet; a couple more ocean crossings and he should be ready.

    • @allanlarsson3005
      @allanlarsson3005 6 років тому

      Stop being a troll

    • @norml.hugh-mann
      @norml.hugh-mann 6 років тому +6

      He forgot to mention that he is only 3" tall, on a 6" boat.....so 12" seas are big to him......

  • @jameshuntsman6046
    @jameshuntsman6046 3 роки тому

    Remember your manners. Next time you swear say pardon my English. You rock. Loved the video.

  • @rixanneh18
    @rixanneh18 6 років тому +4

    If the life jacket felt that it was time to inflate, then it was time to inflate. I'd like a little side video of the life jacket's personal experience through all of this as it battled the seas upon your shoulders. :D

  • @danielhedo6628
    @danielhedo6628 3 роки тому

    ....got my own yacht, planning to do this in the far future, singlehanded as well. all my respect and wishing always a hand of water under your keel. ....just awesome buddy, keep on inspiring me.

  • @skudlugs
    @skudlugs 5 років тому +13

    Boats built for it, trust in her.

  • @billhanna8838
    @billhanna8838 6 років тому +2

    well done my friend , sleep and a shower . Sailing is fixing the yacht in exotic places, life is not a rehearsal - enjoy

  • @macdchef
    @macdchef 6 років тому +3

    Amazing really .... keep up the good things

  • @BuildAnything
    @BuildAnything 5 років тому +1

    Best sailing channel ever, thank you!!

  • @pnwesty7174
    @pnwesty7174 6 років тому +9

    Damn. Well done.

  • @cadlantiquecao8796
    @cadlantiquecao8796 6 років тому

    I sailed this route in 1985 with a 22 footer, we had bad weather too, perhaps not for as long, but strong enough for the rudder to rip itself off the transom about half way to Madeira. At day break I jury rigged a steering system and when the weather got better I managed to fix the the rudder well enough to get us to Madeira, ( it involved a lot of throwing up in the cockpit since I was working streched out under the cockpit in still rather rough weather),. It's a good rite of initiation ;o) you gain confidence in your capacities. Bonnes navigations camarade !!

    • @TheSailingFrenchman
      @TheSailingFrenchman  6 років тому

      Wow, this sound like a much more epic passage than mine!
      Fair winds

  • @rajgill7576
    @rajgill7576 5 років тому +6

    Humans have been doing this forever until recently. I would love to do this

  • @guillaume_is
    @guillaume_is 5 років тому

    Excellent! I like sailing the French way, no motoring! So proud of you

  • @mehmetsahsert3284
    @mehmetsahsert3284 4 роки тому +4

    At least the boat didnt capsized at that 2 huge waves

  • @finding_mojo
    @finding_mojo 4 роки тому

    WOW! Epic passage. looked pretty uncomfortable. Great how you stayed calm and kept a sense of humour.

  • @xortf5466
    @xortf5466 5 років тому +3

    I’m so envy
    Lucky you, pursue my dream
    I’m trying to catch up

  • @o-o6355
    @o-o6355 3 роки тому

    you have a such a great attitude. people should learn from this. including myself.

  • @jakesheldon7637
    @jakesheldon7637 4 роки тому +19

    This guy would make a great paramedic “so his heart is stopped, but this is no big deal just annoying”

    • @BrokenFaceComics
      @BrokenFaceComics 3 роки тому

      I've literally had an anesthesiologist say pretty much exactly that after restarting my heart during a local anesthetic operation where it stopped due to a reaction to the meds. His attitude so relaxed about that I didn't know whether to be shocked or awed. Either way I was happy he was the guy in charge!

  • @CesarCastro-kt1bp
    @CesarCastro-kt1bp 4 роки тому

    What a trip !!!
    The video is amazing !!
    Thank you very much for the channel.

  • @brettney72
    @brettney72 6 років тому +6

    Bloody Hell youre a Brave man

  • @MrA1582000
    @MrA1582000 6 років тому

    Amazing video. Thank you for sharing what few will ever face. Your mental approach to this was admirable. Get some rest!

  • @skodiljoti
    @skodiljoti 6 років тому +6

    Great sailing! bad to lose the sprayhood.

    • @TheSailingFrenchman
      @TheSailingFrenchman  6 років тому +1

      Thanks. But all good, I managed to fix the spray hood

    • @Cyrusmagi
      @Cyrusmagi 6 років тому +1

      Sailing in Iceland frenchy is better of without sprayhood as they restrict deck movement working back aft and restrict grab points. They do reduce wind chill i admit but safety ist as a singlehander i know

  • @nune44
    @nune44 5 років тому

    Living the dream...even if it's work. That's what it's about. Cheers man. Favorite channel on youtube at the moment.

  • @fadynaayem8449
    @fadynaayem8449 5 років тому +5

    One must be stupid to put thumb down,..or just jealous. Whoever did it, should try it one day, single handed in bad weather, with little sleep

  • @jawbook
    @jawbook 2 роки тому

    Bravo! Quel exemple de bonne humeur dans l’adversité!

  • @TariqKhoso111
    @TariqKhoso111 6 років тому +3

    "so far so good, it's pouring rain now"

  • @SV-Valhalla
    @SV-Valhalla 3 роки тому

    Great video!! You are the true definition of a sailor.

  • @marcadriaens7489
    @marcadriaens7489 6 років тому +6

    Respect! 💪🏻

  • @goode2shuz1
    @goode2shuz1 5 років тому

    I am worn out and I wasn't even there! Excellent work Sailing Frenchman!!

  • @paulreyes270
    @paulreyes270 5 років тому +7

    Cause Travis Scott made it ice water east Atlantic

  • @emiliosgregoriou8943
    @emiliosgregoriou8943 5 років тому

    Takes huge calls to stay calm after falling in the water in the middle of the Atlantic!
    This dude is crazy and I love it. I would love if one day I too could make such trips, alone or with a trusty and hardy buddy

  • @wulkie
    @wulkie 6 років тому +21

    Subscribed 😊

  • @debdoyle119
    @debdoyle119 3 роки тому

    Excellent video. Frenchmen are great sailors.

  • @brunof.dhivaou3394
    @brunof.dhivaou3394 6 років тому +3

    A la minute 11''35, il conviendrait d'avoir un bas étai pour mettre une trinquette ou juste un peu de GNE et rentrer la GV au portant... c'est mieux pour le pilote auto.
    Un navik ne serait pas de trop ... Bon vent pour la suite.

    • @TheSailingFrenchman
      @TheSailingFrenchman  6 років тому +2

      J'ai un était largable, avec 3 petites voiles d'avant, mais pendant cette traversée, ma voile moyenne était morte malheureusement... Sinon c'est sur que ca aurait été plus adapte.
      Et pour le régulateur d'allure je suis d'accord, j'ai longtemps hésité, mais j'ai finalement choisi d'opter pour un pilote auto, pour libérer le tableau arrière et mettre un plateforme, bien pratique sur un petit bateau comme ca. Au final le pilot assure bien et je suis content de mon choix

    • @brunof.dhivaou3394
      @brunof.dhivaou3394 6 років тому +2

      Le pilote c'est bien le long des cotes (Il ne suit pas le vent !). Au large, le régulateur n'a pas besoin d'énergie, facilement réparable, et tiendra le mauvais temps beaucoup plus longtemps qu'un pilote...
      Par ailleurs, sur un petit bateau, il est dommage de mettre du poids dans les hauts avec un portique et des panneaux. On détériore la stabilité du bateau d'autant que l'architecte ne l'a pas prévu. C'est là aussi particulièrement dommage dans le mauvais temps !
      A cela, il faut ajouter le fardage important (surtout dans le mauvais temps - et je me pose la question pour moi même)

  • @steventrostle1825
    @steventrostle1825 6 років тому +2

    Thanks always remember that sailing is "Days of boredom followed by moments of Terror " - I wish you would have safety restraining gear but that is your choice, All the Best to you- Take Care

    • @TheSailingFrenchman
      @TheSailingFrenchman  6 років тому

      I do wear a harness most of the time if this is what you mean by restraining gear.

  • @turdferguson74
    @turdferguson74 5 років тому +3

    How do u know if your going to hit something when your sleeping?

  • @valerys.219
    @valerys.219 6 років тому

    Super reportage. Pas facile de filmer ds ces conditions. Grand merci à toi.

  • @tomf2026
    @tomf2026 5 років тому +5

    Stomach made of iron !!!

  • @yoannlemoigne1786
    @yoannlemoigne1786 5 років тому

    Punaise tu en as chié sévère !!!
    Bravo pour ton sang froid et ta persévérance c’est ce qu’il fait de toi un bon marin👍
    Continue de nous faire vivre tes aventures c’est un vrai plaisir 😉
    Bon vent

  • @robertivey1227
    @robertivey1227 5 років тому

    Keep the faith , mon Ami . You are an inspiration to an " ole timer " like me .

  • @jcfgh
    @jcfgh 6 років тому +2

    Well done old chap. Pretty exhausting and tested your very evident skills as a sailor. Well earned rest and a sort out and you will be ready again. Best wishes