2200 nautical miles SOLO across the Atlantic

[@Tiki71]

This has been a good series on Ryan's solo. Perspective is so important. I'm a former CFII and cop. I'll give you a few thoughts on dealing with things: The next time you guys are in the middle of the ocean thinking a few weeks is forever, consider that the first people that will travel to Mars will be on a six month one way trip in a tin can in the vacuum of Space. That makes three weeks in an ocean full of fish and natural oxygen seem like nothing. When you encounter bad things, but have to operate and focus, throw those mental bits of baggage in a box, tape up every corner and throw it in the back of your mind and function on your tasks & make new ones. When it's over there will be plenty of time to unpack it, if you choose to do so. And finally, there are two ways to deal with things: Emotionally or rationally. When you operate on emotions, tempers flare and passion reigns and that's usually when bad things can happen. When you take the rational path, decision making improves. Cheers!

[@Rich-rd1ge]

WOW! You've convinced me. I've been watching you and your vids for months now. You've inspired me to get certified in sailing requirements and its almost complete. I'm in my mid 60s, and in good health, so screw it all, I'm selling the house, cashing in the 401K, and I'm gon'a buy a 40+ft sail boat and set sail for a world adventure. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@MohamedOmar-wh4zc]

All the best....

[@Frank-E]

Another WOW. That is so cool. Go for it! The horizon IS the adventure. Blessing’s

[@jonnysol]

Me and the wife just bought a 2005 40ft Jeanneau SO and sold our house! We’ve never sailed before! Good Luck Rich…

[@Rich-rd1ge]

@@jonnysol All the best to you on your new adventure. You are my hero

[@jonnysol]

@@Rich-rd1ge same too you mate I also cashed out the 401k last year got lucky…

[@ed_richards47]

Well done and congratulations on an amazing achievement, Ryan. That shaky start would have put many off but you overcame your fears and doubts, and persevered. A great solo trip indeed.

[@davecrawford5390]

Well done Ryan an outstanding achievement and no matter what lies ahead you have done it and grown in the process. Thanks for allowing us to journey with you in this Sophie hats off to your support and motivation truely a rock for Ryan

[@luisgirado2893]

Ryan, this passage solo has changed you. I can see it in your expression. You look confident, relaxed, adventurous. So happy you made it. Well done!

[@mcouture8169]

In the search for his own "self", Ryan found serenity. What a beautiful beginning. Congratulations to you both.

[@joehimes9898]

What a special couple. Ryan, congratulations. Oh, and thank you for not dancing.

[@bayanicustodio3998]

I’m glad you didn’t disappoint Sophie. 😉🙂👍 you made to your date in the Caribbean

[@jonunya3128]

your channel is one of my favorites, this was a tough passage! very glad you made it!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks so much Jo! ❤️❤️❤️

[@johnw6538]

Huzzaaa! That unforgettable smell of land, ok there was something in my eye, just dust or something. Congratulations!

[@tammy6992]

Awesome Ryan thanks for the real emotion and the trip

[@PacificSolo]

Excellent episode and a tremendous achievement Ryan! Thanks for sharing your mental journey as well as nautical one. Thanks too for responding those who needed help at sea and subsequently bringing attention to the plight of refugees. Good on ya!

[@cheryllgoodluck3561]

We have seen the best of you Ryan well bloody done cheers

[@lancemichael7566]

I'm two years late but congratulations to you, Ryan! What an inspiring journey!!

[@djeternal617]

I'm preparing my family for the sailing life. Been watching you guys and love it!!

[@jayschafer5385]

Congratulations, Ryan on accomplishing such an enormous personal goal. You’ve joined the company of a relatively small number of folks who have also completed a similar journey. Well done!

[@lukecelt9000]

Re-centers a fella to take on something like this alone, eh? You kind of… meet yourself. Well done, Ryan, my hat’s off to ya! 👍 And great videos!

[@Davidcallard]

Just what I was about to say! An experience like this is an excellent opportunity to really discover one's innermost being, say centre, like no other. Moreover, solitude is an essential prerequisite, company is only a distraction running interference. I would expect that for Ryan the experience held its moments of pure terror to be offset by others of pure elation. Whatever Ryan, the important thing is that YOU DID IT! Well done!!

[@geoffrey4513]

Love the fact you don't hide your feelings. Congratz on the solo crossing! What a dude!

[@MCMaxwell100]

Congratulations Ryan! What an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@sailingtova]

Congratulations!!!! I was crying too!

[@paulrfair]

Well done, great episode, very enjoyable.

[@Tim8mit]

GOBSMACKED.....I might be wrong but it is an old expression from England meaning to be in awe, gob is a slang word for mouth, eg shut your gob, or as children in England we would get gob stoppers which were large candy balls that just barely fit in your mouth. As for God smacked yes there is a band, and explanation is that it is another term for Karma / of instant Karma. Ryan I'm impressed in just hope you managed your anxiety especially after the refugee boat beginning and how comfortable you became with just you and the sea, to me as a viewer it appears you enjoy your own company. Good all around

[@michaelpiha167]

Wonderful such an amazing passage, keep sharing your wonderful adventures

[@danieljackson654]

How Wonderful the Release of Arrival.

[@epage46]

What an amazing journey. Thanks for bringing us along through all the ups and downs. Love you guys!

[@DirkJacobsz]

Gobsmacked - emotion - its raw - You did it -well done - take a bow- good for you.

[@rogerprout5574]

Congratulations Ryan. From an experienced couple who love the sea like you both. That was a very enjoyable couple of videos of your trans atlantic solo adventure.. It is clear that offshore sailing agrees with you. The change in you from start to finish was amazing to watch. I think the emotion was also the thrill you got from it. It was wonderful to see. Subscribed.

[@louisfbrooks]

Congrats on getting it done. Looking forward to following your further adventures.

[@russgaulke1364]

I like and respect you Ryan because you are willing to share your struggles with all of us.

[@caromarco6315]

What an amazing achievement! Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@gregoryh4601]

Way To Go sir Ryan you are a True Sailor and hope you have many More Sailing ⛵ trip to Go For. Peace Be With You and Wife 👍🏻

[@laurierodriguez1432]

So glad you made it...congrats✌️💜

[@gabrielegregorio7801]

Nice to see a different side of Ryan during this passage

[@rickdaniel8478]

Congratulations Cheers to you Sail on.

[@shreksswamp9001]

Congratulations Ryan. You have overcome your greatest adversary called, Ryan. Now, you are pretty much right to tackle just about anything!

[@martins863]

Awesome couple! Awesome solo Ryan! Well done!

[@adriangalea7837]

Well done Ryan. What a great achievement. 👍

[@ricardobalazo7431]

Well done Ryan for achieving your goal sailing solo crossing the Atlantic. Congratulations, it’s a struggle early but you made it. Thanks for your videos you deserve it both of you.

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

I did not think emotionally and mentally you would do it! I was wrong…RESPECT Ryan. Congratulations.

[@kenlayre5973]

Ryan congrats, I really enjoyed watching you make the crossing (Parts 1 & 2). Good luck on all your future eventers w/Sophie

[@tacosdecamaron]

So fing great!! Best passage movie ever!!

[@MikeTheMachineLevine]

Amazing work. A lot of skill and even more guts to make that alone. Congratulations.

[@mikemcauliffe4786]

Wow! My wife caught me with a little (very little) tear in my eye! Congratulations! Thank for sharing this trip!

[@minushphoto]

Good for you man. I am looking forward to a day I can do that on my own boat. It’s crazy that we are never alone

[@Carsten-Berlin-Wi]

Congratulations, very good, enjoy

[@johnstranack4689]

Well done Ryan happy to see your positive and happy disposition

[@anitamiracle5370]

Yay Ryan!!! Your baking segment was spot on LOL!, It was inspiring to see you power through and make that Atlantic crossing...and incase you want to know....I cried too!!! Fair winds and following seas! Anita, NYS, USA🇺🇸

[@nick.caffrey]

You look like a different person now, Ryan. I think a lot of doubt can be let go now. Go sail, captain!

[@im9282]

Awesome accomplishment. Well done, Sir!

[@Ballinbreich]

You conquered so much! Congratulations!

[@surfernhb]

Best video to date Ryan! Congratulations on this milestone and thanks for being super authentic! Made me cry with you.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

While I filmed Sophie is still the one that produces it all. But thanks

[@tartansailor]

Ryan, I am also very emotional when I live or witness something very special. You are not alone and you should be proud of it.

[@afloatinawoodenboat]

Wow! Impressive. Fabulous story - thanks! Inspiring for my boys.

[@peterpocock9062]

Very well done Ryan. You can put yourself in the elite class of "finishers " Plenty of folk start a project but don't get the ending. It takes conviction and perseverance, you got it buddy.

[@rontaylor4235]

Good on you Ryan!!! Cheers

[@mariko9226]

Great accomplishment Ryan ! Enjoy watching your channel :)

[@billwilliams9527]

Good passage Ryan, salute!

[@feanor3876]

Excellent video series, i have been lo9king forward to this one all day.

[@steveeggert8814]

Congratulations Ryan! Your personal story is amazing. Thank you for taking us across the Atlantic with you.

[@paratyshow]

👍☑️🏝️Congrats Ryan and Sophie!

[@weggemann]

Great video series, thank you for sharing the raw emotions.

[@hansk.4482]

Well done Ryan, great achievement!! Cheers

[@carlosdelarua]

Bravo Ryan, congrats!!!

[@robertflindall4692]

Well done Ryan. Well done.

Congratulations on this incredible achievement, Ryan! And thank you so much for sharing your journey with us!

[@timmitchell8784]

Congratulations Ryan!!!! And of course Sofie!!! Well done both of you.

[@bobbiejay2085]

A great passage ... all perfect. Bravo 'Solo' Ryan 👏

[@rainfinger]

I loved the triple-reefed main, keeping the boat under control, keeping you safe. Good job!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

We.sail heavily reefed off shore way more often than we sail full sails

[@rainfinger]

@@RyanSophieSailing Respectfully suggesting you share your reefing policy with other cruisers, especially newbies, benefitting from your experience. We do the same thing on our passages.

[@johnadams7402]

Well done! We can push father than we think, in hard times. Glad you finished your sail. Stronger than you thought....

[@wk6976]

Ryan you have come into your own. You seem to be at peace and in charge. Congrats on such a great accomplishment.

[@CombatDoc54]

You're a hero.

[@saildreamer]

Others have done it before and some of us will do it in the future but the most important thing is that you have done it now and done it for yourself - no better feeling

[@tommerola]

CONGRADULATIONS RYAN YOU DID IT!!!!

[@MadsTofteChannel]

Great crossing. You''re a natural.

[@sandrascheller3213]

Awesome Ryan!!! I got a little emotional as well. Great accomplishment!!! Love you guys!!! :)

[@chasepuzon6893]

Congratulations you did a great job

[@ericmcgary911]

So glad you didn’t give up. Thank you for sharing!

[@FIL357]

This a sea passage. More than this it was a personal mental rite of passage. It was successful in both aspects as far as I see it. I am not qualified to comment further. You are however a most capable sailor. I am qualified to say this! Thank you for sharing so openly and honestly. Best regards, Phil, Suffolk U.K. 🇬🇧

[@randymcmeekin1955]

Amazing accomplishment. On my bucket list to cross an ocean alone...except I think a pacific passage to Hawaii will be way more fun

[@bogdanciekanski5421]

Great job Ryan well done man be proud I’m so happy for you

[@marktaylor484]

Fantastic introspection, well done.

[@donnakawana]

Congratulations Ryan... Proud of you!! You've conquered the hardest thing above all else... YOURSELF!! That voice inside we all have, which is a conglomerate of all the negative voices throughout our life spoken an taken in....Your journey These past weeks has really helped me to see clearly the things I could not previously.... Again, Thanks for sharing your lives with us... grateful ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@danknox9986]

Well done Ryan.

[@jerryrobinson6513]

Good job Ryan, something you will never forget . It's huge.

[@garyblocksidge6065]

Well Done Mate a journey of many challenges well Done from Aus

[@EricSmith-lf6cz]

What an adventure! Great job Ryan and Sophie.

[@aaronbarlow7701]

When you consider all the people that have lived on this little rock in the cosmos, Ryan is now part of a select few that has sailed an ocean blue.

[@sasfish1966]

Its such a good feeling and the first ocean is always a good one. Congrats mate

[@sailingsogno]

Well done, Ryan. You did such a good job.... after that you went to. Shows so much determination. Enjoy your time in the Carrib together with Sophie.

[@paulobrehm]

Congratulations. What an adventure ! Thanks for sharing these moments with us . Looking forward to the next adventures

[@briancastleberry336]

Epic! you are doing it! No matter how many have done it before, WOW, think of how many who have not! You are in a small fraternity of just BOSS sailers! KICK ASS MY FRIEND!

[@Crowscratch_HauntedLibrary]

Ryan! Congrats! What a riveting journey! Thank you so much for sharing it. And thank you for the emotional honesty during the ups and downs. You're legend.

[@williambanning3742]

Congratulations

[@oldtimergoalie1]

Well done, Ryan! An amazing accomplishment. I think I was almost as emotional as you coming into Antigua. Can’t wait to see you and Sophie’s upcoming adventures.

[@jamesdesmoulin3912]

Congratulations Ryan 🎉 great accomplishment thank you for sharing. Ryan and Sophie sailing is one of my favourite sailing channels.

[@Patri-ciaVB]

Thank you again for this very emotional and funny video. I couldt help but it made me cry too. Altough I have made the passage from Lissabon to Santa Lucia I would never be able to manage a solo crossing, because I would be afraid if when sth will break I would not be able to fix it alone. I really envy you and my joy is with you as you must be so happy now.

[@davidcrabtree4399]

Great job brother... we just(after 5 years of planning) bought our first cruising/ liveaboard..I hope we/I take trips and adventures that make me cry.. that's a real man understanding his journey.. good one bro

[@DadsOFootball]

Congrats on your first solo Atlantic crossing, from one Hawkeye to another. Go Hawks! Well done!

[@EricWayne0807]

This is awesome! Good job Ryan!

[@narrateanewtunnel2352]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!