2200 nautical miles SOLO across the Atlantic

[@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…

[@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!

[@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

[@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!!

[@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

[@joehimes9898]

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

[@lancemichael7566]

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

[@bayanicustodio3998]

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

[@danieljackson654]

How Wonderful the Release of Arrival.

[@mcouture8169]

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

[@tammy6992]

Awesome Ryan thanks for the real emotion and the trip

[@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!

[@gabrielegregorio7801]

Nice to see a different side of Ryan during this passage

[@geoffrey4513]

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

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

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

[@sailingtova]

Congratulations!!!! I was crying too!

[@jonunya3128]

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

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks so much Jo! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Mellosucc3ss]

I'm not crying, you are!!!😭😢

[@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!

[@johnw6538]

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

[@MCMaxwell100]

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

[@paratyshow]

👍☑️🏝️Congrats Ryan and Sophie!

[@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

[@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 👍🏻

[@ianmercer9792]

Gobsmacked Ryan Gobsmacked!… well done you 👍🏻

[@philgray1023]

Not an easy task, but look how you took it on and finished the job. We had no doubts.

[@djeternal617]

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

[@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

[@paulrfair]

Well done, great episode, very enjoyable.

[@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!

[@michaelpiha167]

Wonderful such an amazing passage, keep sharing your wonderful adventures

[@caromarco6315]

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

[@bos6782]

Congrats Ryan, you faced many demons and overcame them all. Great job. You da man. Crossing any ocean is an achievement that many of us may never achieve. Very cool, im happy for you.

[@nick.caffrey]

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

[@louisfbrooks]

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

[@francojoaquim569]

CONGRATSSSS.... RYAN.... FANTASTIC CROSSING.... ALL THE BEST TO YOU ... WISH TO YOU AND SOPHIE A WONDERFUL TIME.... FAIR WINDS... AND MY FRIENDLY REGARDS.... 🍾🥂✌ CHEERS....

[@cheryllgoodluck3561]

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

[@adriangalea7837]

Well done Ryan. What a great achievement. 👍

[@shreksswamp9001]

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

[@MadsTofteChannel]

Great crossing. You''re a natural.

[@svalouette627]

It seems like Ryan was quite close to taken over by his demons but in the second leg he find his inner peace. Good on him. Congratulation. Not too many people cross oceans and a very few do it single handed. Well done!

[@laurierodriguez1432]

So glad you made it...congrats✌️💜

[@bridgetandmarckaitlyn2930]

Congratulations Ryan!! What an amazing achievement 👏👏👏

[@BeauAndBrandy]

Geez Louise I was all teary eyed at the end. So proud of you friend! 👏👏 the cooking corner though 👌

[@Willy007Duke]

Beautiful ending, I actually had a few tears myself 🥹

[@CombatDoc54]

You're a hero.

[@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!

[@CombatDoc54]

Best sailing video I have ever seen.

[@DadsOFootball]

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

[@karllewis735]

Congratulations! Love, Glory, Salted Butter! FTW!

[@salasyee7020]

Congratulations 👏🎉. Frozen mash potatoes is serious enigma 😎

[@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. 🇬🇧

[@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.

[@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.

[@rickdaniel8478]

Congratulations Cheers to you Sail on.

[@Ballinbreich]

You conquered so much! Congratulations!

[@im9282]

Awesome accomplishment. Well done, Sir!

[@tommerola]

CONGRADULATIONS RYAN YOU DID IT!!!!

[@utahjag]

Awesome two crossing videos! Thank You for sharing with us! It isn't godsmacked, it's gobsmacked: "gobsmacked adjective Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed. utterly astounded" Hope you share more adventures with us!

[@kenlayre5973]

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

[@afloatinawoodenboat]

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

[@anthonybeck2384]

Outstanding…..RESPECT 👏🏻👏🏻

[@robertflindall4692]

Well done Ryan. Well done.

[@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.

[@epage46]

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

[@sailchef9643]

You did it Ryan!!!

[@MikeTheMachineLevine]

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

[@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.

[@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🇺🇸

[@martins863]

Awesome couple! Awesome solo Ryan! Well done!

[@edwardfinn4141]

You did it! Good on ya! And ya know, you ‘grew’ after that episode off the Cape Verdes.👍👍

[@tammystone6206]

Congratulations well done!!⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@hansk.4482]

Well done Ryan, great achievement!! Cheers

[@billwilliams9527]

Good passage Ryan, salute!

[@Carsten-Berlin-Wi]

Congratulations, very good, enjoy

[@sasfish1966]

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

[@mikemcauliffe4786]

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

[@rontaylor4235]

Good on you Ryan!!! Cheers

[@DirkJacobsz]

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

[@carlosdelarua]

Bravo Ryan, congrats!!!

[@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 ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@mariko9226]

Great accomplishment Ryan ! Enjoy watching your channel :)

[@russgaulke1364]

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

[@CuriousHumbleMarie]

Ryan...KUDOS!!

[@tacosdecamaron]

So fing great!! Best passage movie ever!!

[@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

[@feanor3876]

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

[@weggemann]

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

[@lisar9425]

Still rocking’ that Farmers tan, I see.

[@bogdanciekanski5421]

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

[@danknox9986]

Well done Ryan.

[@tomriley5790]

Birds are often thirsty - no fresh water out at sea, if you can put some fresh water out for them they love it. Well done making it. Incidentally wrt your "last 20 feet" imagine how astronomers feel - light spends sometimes thousands of years coming through space to them, gets messed up in the last fraction of a second by the atmosphere :-)!

[@christinec1928]

Way to go Ryan!

[@sandrascheller3213]

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

[@marktaylor484]

Fantastic introspection, well done.

[@johnstranack4689]

Well done Ryan happy to see your positive and happy disposition

[@jamesgordon2289]

Best Polar Seal baking segment ever

[@garyblocksidge6065]

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

[@allertonharbor]

Congrats on your crossing. If no one mentioned a good idea for your canvas stitching use a PTF thread which is pretty much life time thread. We use Solarfix on every thing we build, but there’s also Tenara Both are PTF. I would restitch all your canvas before your next venture.