Ant Steward, Around the world alone, in an open boat.

[@SAWOK12]

What could be more satisfying than sailing around the world single-handed in an open boat? Finding your soul mate, getting married, and spending the rest of your life with her...Congrats to you both.

[@fskruger3796]

Ant Steward did the impossible and is a great hero. We were fortunate to meet up with him in Inhaca Island, Mozambique on his last leg back home. He was so exhausted and sun burnt but still full of spirit. His stories were unreal and we just sat next to this tiny little boat listening to his endeavors. We invited him later to the local pub for drinks and supper but he kindly excused himself, explaining that he hasn't slept for so many days that he will rather go hungry and catch up with lost sleep. When we returned the next day, he was gone. He missed his home too much! He is a big man with a big heart (and balls) that left us in awe and full of respect. Ant, where ever you are now, YOU ARE THE MAN!

[@stefanomoretti3664]

if you miss home so much, you're not off for a world tous on a tiny boat that takes ages... just as much as you don't work permanently overtime in an office. Love home? Get there ASAP.

[@dadcooks1347]

How have i not heard of this man before? I grew up in NZ obsessed with all things sailing. Insane voyage

[@robertBrownboater]

My hats off to you Ant. My brother and I have the world record for the smallest powerboat to cross the Atlantic Ocean and it too was an open boat. Our 21 foot flats boat had a T-top to protect us somewhat from the sun, but we froze since we went the Arctic Route. Our 8,312 miles trip took 76 days because we spent a lot of time trying to raise money for fuel. Your video reminded me of the pain of salt blisters, not fun! Congrats!

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

+robert Brown You're all crazy, but the good crazy. The kind that goes places others don't dare.

[@pauljohnson7520]

sailing dinghy

[@NotfromDateline]

did you document your travels robert? would be interested to read/watch...

[@kellyhunt3958]

you can find videos on y/t..

[@Onlinesully]

robert Brown gosh fair play to you Robert

[@bethyoung4555]

Very honored to be keeping my houseboat at his boat yard and being able to say that I know him!

[@ainokea4u]

There is not much about him online. Do you know how old he was when he did this and what he is up to now? I was surprised at the lack of information when I looked him up.

[@thefoonmaster5960]

Yeah there’s nothing about him online please if you see this tell us how he’s doing! We love ant steward!

[@bevantweedie5129]

I remember meeting him in Brisbane Australia.Very pleasant afternoon had with him in the marina at Mooloolaba. Great achievement by him.

[@rogerwalker5032]

Wow! My old gaffer is an open half decker and I have been through some bad weather in her but never more than 20 miles off shore. Huge respect for Ant.

[@rimasmeleshyus6545]

One of the greatest sailor all the time,many thanks for the video.

[@GJSTK50]

This amazing man & pioneer open-boat solo-sailor should have the right to be found on the pages of Wikipedia coz I can't find him there to read his story & his adventure is only done by him alone where no one else did. Utmost Respect to you Capt. Ant Steward!

[@Jyock]

I looked as well surprised he hasn't written a book about the trip.

[@tomreubens3890]

"There are old sailors and bold sailors, but there are no old bold sailors."Shackleton was the first mariner to come to my mind when I ran across this video. From the thread I see his son is named Shackleton. Bravo! Both of the voyages were epic in there respective times and circumstances, one done out of necessity, the other out of a driven need. As a C-22 sailor who's sailed the Gulf of California and The Great Lakes I know the nuts and bolts of taking a small boat offshore, where it's said they best not venture. I salute the man and the spirit of this adventure.

[@shackletonsteward7401]

Unfortunately, my name is my boldest attribute. Very proud of my old man, humble guy, but after a few drinks he has some awesome stories to tell.

[@Jyock]

​@@shackletonsteward7401he should write a book. Would love to hear the stories. Pretty cool

[@DaveOMT]

Fantastic accomplishment! At first glance I thought it was not an open boat, but upon further research I see that it is. What an amazing voyage by an amazing human being! Sail on Ant!

[@codewalters]

I keep coming back to this video. It's so very inspiring. Thank you !

[@sailingachilles7810]

A true sailer with a true spirit, this ambition is long lost in many these days as you live your busy life you skip many good parts and memories that is all we live of

[@sierranevadatrail]

Thanks for posting this. How did I miss this all these years?

[@freecheese4143]

I have so much respect for this man. He has an amazing attitude and I am impressed.

[@dubab.249]

This is the craziest thing I've seen, alone around the world on such a small sailboat. Strength of character, desire to survive... I have no words to describe what I feel, the only way is to do it myself... on such a small sailboat on a trip around the world, I would still afford a small cabin. Blessed be 🙏 AMEN.

[@charliebone126]

That was a great story and beautifully produced. He's so cool, calm and collected. Respect to you Anthony 👍

[@johnheav]

I could not tear my eyes away from this documentary. What a great man, and a tremendous spirit that he possessed.

[@karenchurton731]

An amazing, inspiring & humble young man (1993)...such a huge life achievement & experience...such a tenacious colonialist to go back to finish the task...a must watch

[@martyntozer6789]

amazing and inspirational I have done this trip but this guy is my hero,an open boat what guts and determination

[@thefoonmaster5960]

This is my favorite boating doc of all time

[@grahamreeve5209]

Not a single mention of how difficult it is to sit down with balls that big. Fantastic

[@shackletonsteward6342]

It seems that a lot of people are really concerned whether or not the boat my dad sailed on his voyage around the world is actually considered an "open boat". It is, by definition, an open boat. If you watched the video you would know that he slept in the cockpit, because there wasn't a cabin. By definition an open boat is a boat without a cabin. So again thank you for your concern, but its not very necessary.

[@venpeddapalli7189]

Are you the son of Ant Steward? What your dad did was fantastic. Sailing solo around the world, wow that's something spectacular.

[@Josef_R]

Oh, if he named his kid Shackleton, that is priceless!

[@anoceantocross-minitransat9249]

Your dad’s a great man. His voyage really inspired me to take on my own sailing adventures ⛵️🙏

[@TermiteUSA]

Amazing story. Real sailors understand the draw the sea has on us. Others don't even deserve a comment.

[@bethyoung4555]

I have my houseboat at his boatyard, maybe I'll meet you some day!

[@indrek777]

respect to such sailors who really do make it happen and even when it hits back.. they stand up and finish what they started!

[@stevemason5348]

Real edge of the seat stuff, amazing, well done Ant. Great video and what about those fisherman towing your boat all that way, good on them

[@TheBeaker59]

Open boat - yes. Of course its an open boat, mine is only 10ft longer it has a cabin I can go into to escape the weather I can close the hatch climb into a bunk and sleep out of the wind, sun, cold, or heat relief from the elements even for just an hour is a huge advantage. His is an open boat with storage lockers that is all. Not even a canvas tent or cover to crawl under even if that makes a difference. Famous trips in open boats like Shackleton's and Bligh's all had canvas covered sections.

[@stevec-b6214]

not finishing this voyage would have been tragic for him, i guess, but the sheer guts to relaunch off that ship, its just beyond any words i can find

[@MrA1582000]

What an amazing wonderful man. Respect.

[@paulwilfridhunt]

This man is to be congratulated for making the impossible possible. And whilst his amazing achievement will help others to believe their dreams can come true, nevertheless he will always cherish what he achieved and will do so for the rest of his life. It will keep his fire burning bright. He’s some kind of guy. In his own right he is a great man.

[@kevinhenderson8323]

Awe inspiring. Rob, thanks for sharing this. Ant, thanks for being a mad man.

[@smacker57]

More guts then brains, more balls then guts. A winning combination.

[@kman-mi7su]

Yes, that dude is certifiably crazy but sometimes crazy achieves the impossible.

[@whatwouldbrianwilson]

And he is such a very nice and good guy - the hardest and best thing to be!

[@DudleyDix]

The quote about this video is from my website, where I have the full story about Ant's voyage. I am glad to see this video now available online, so that more people can learn about his incredible feat. For years the only place that anyone could read about it was the articles that I wrote for magazines and the story on my website. It really is an open boat voyage. He had a canvas cover over the front of the cockpit at the start of the voyage but soon lost it. After that he had no protection.

[@666battleship666]

Dudley Dix it's great that you've posted all this info on Ant's epic journey. It's a true testament to Ant, that he's never promoted his epic journey his self 👍

[@TC-yx1qt]

How much sailing experience did he have before starting his voyage?

[@Jyock]

Really surprised there isn't a book that's been written about his voyage. I looked couldn't find one.

[@chiwea123]

This is my third time to watch this, it is so inspiring.

[@jeanbenoiton8168]

Was in SA that time, arranged help through Air Seychelles for his stay and flight..

[@clairej2324]

this man is a legend.

[@susurvivor1]

More guts and ambition than 99% of the world. He risked it all to fulfill his dream. Very few can say that.

[@1949dodgejm]

I couldn't imagine this being someone's calling in life, I hope you got it out of your system.. ❤

[@ОлегПоляков-я9р]

Hats off for sure! He was only 25, so young. In my same years i haven't still done anything like that. Unbelievable man!

[@Josef_R]

Get busy!

[@Onlinesully]

Josef we got to make sure we are busy at the right things.

[@anthonyslattery8808]

A true adventurer great achievement and should be up there with Slocombe and Knox-Johnson.

[@betopandiani]

Ant, congrats, you made a remarkable sailing, all the best

[@PauloSergio-vv2qi]

Congratulations Antony. You made it!

[@foppo100]

That takes some courage only a few people will attempt this.Hats off.

[@Angryconsumernerd]

My hats off to this guy but I don't understand why somebody would attempt a voyage like this in such a small boat I mean how the heck do you even get any sleep unless you're lucky enough to have good weather

[@Josef_R]

You do it because you can.

[@lottsalasagna431]

Orca whale is a friend I've been with quite a few in he water Amazing smart mammal

[@liffeysailor3493]

I've just found this video on KZbin and was delighted to know Ant completed his voyage. We met very briefly in Tahiti in late 1989 (I think) I was crewing with Theis and KiKi on Wanderer III. It all seems like a lifetime ago. I told loads of people about the crazy SouthAfrican guy in an open boat. A lot has happened for all of us since then.

[@ainokea4u]

I'm curious to know how old he was when he did this?

[@ashleysaunders9947]

Respect for this real adventurer and sailor 😊

[@yeahno1016]

Taking sailing lessons. Amazing story. Very inspiring.

[@crikycrocky]

To dream a dream... Jolly well done mate!!!

[@hughsmith4464]

Amazing. I hope he is doing well today.

[@Bob.martens]

Love the original score.

[@elgham5080]

Rob Voerman, In een woord Bedankt, geluk en plezier Saludo.....

[@georgewashington7444]

Amazing accomplishment! Would make for a good book. Webb Chiles did a similar open boat voyage in the 80’s in a Drabscome Luggar. (Sp?) and has a great book about it.

[@xdfckt2564]

Absolute Madlad Award goes to Ant Steward

[@SimonLeslieEllis]

Incredible! Well done!

[@vonmurd3r]

The real heroes are those fishermen who saved his boat!

[@z4u68]

Thanks for sharing, I hope you get some kind of blessing from this journey, I hope you all the happiness in the world you truly inspired me.

[@susurvivor1]

Does anyone know the name/artist of the song at the end of the video? It would be perfect for a tribute video we are doing for a friend who has passed. Thank You,

[@MikeBarnett1776]

Say whatever you want about Ant's voyage... right after you can prove you've done one tenth of one percent of the trip. Ant accomplished just as much as Webb Chiles did in Chidiock Tichbourne. Perhaps more.

[@KnoledgeSynthetic]

C est fantastique et fou .bravo monsieur.

[@ProjectManaia]

where in the world are you now? If you ever come around the Andaman Sea, we are currently running research expeditions in the Mergui Archipelaog off the coast of Myanmar. certainly worth going... a mystery wonderland with 800+ islands....

[@CommercialFree78]

Anyone know the name of the song at 22:30? Thanks

[@sixsixteensevens297]

Put it very well should have a book!

[@johnhippe1291]

Simply awesome!

[@michaelmcilrath3420]

Absolutely inspirational!

[@SgtBrewdawg]

An Epic adventure....a true Odyssey!

[@stumccreadie1287]

I have watched this 8 times.

[@Onlinesully]

blessed person to have such a mind and soul and way and ability

[@IslanderSailboatInfo]

@SailingLaVagabonde thanks for liking this! First sailing #vlog wow!

[@davidnfreeman]

Incredible!! How did you sail the boat when sleeping? or did you have a water ancor or somthing? And how did you carry enough fresh water? Thanks David

[@georgewashington7444]

You don’t stop sailing while sleeping. There are multiple methods to keep the boat going (some require no electricity)

[@seamanlaagan1865]

I am wondering, is he have another companion sail boat in his journey?..respect

[@zachmulligan11]

Whats the song at the end?

[@ronlister4033]

What can I say. Incredible!!!

[@runehansen7543]

How did he stear the boat when He slept. Outo pilot? Windpilot?

[@tommeytommey2742]

A true inspiration!

[@bobbyjohnnascar]

How does this guy sleep? Or get dry , prepare food,read charts etc. etc. etc.? A bit nuts I'm afraid.

[@kwader_1404]

this guy is a total badass ... that's a real man he have so much heart

[@seeer3240]

A foolish man. Yes.

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

and people say a Macgregor won't make it in the open ocean , it would be pure luxury compared to an open boat !!

[@marmac567]

Looks like an open boat to me. Just has bigger bouyancy compartments than things like Drascombes etc. Well done.

[@garywagner9942]

He sounds like he and i could have been best friends.. If only i knew him.. I'm from Cape Town.. and love sailing.. on school i would tell my friends stories of how I went sailing the past weekend on zandvlei.. I was a Naval Cadet at TSW.. my friends all thought I had this wild imagination and most of what i was talking about had to be taken with a pinch of salt.. Best Years of my life..

[@billypunte]

Makesme think venture-17 can do it , Inspireing ...TY

[@kellyhunt3958]

Well done Ant. x

[@sanfranciscobay]

Is this a 20 foot boat with no cabin so he was exposed to the weather the entire time?

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Could anyone please tell me what is the name of the song that starts at 22:24 please? Beautiful story 👍

[@nathanmorrison6353]

Did you ever find this song? Beautiful tune!

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

@@nathanmorrison6353 Unfortunately not. Nothing on Google. Strange that such a beautiful tune hasn't raised more inquiries on who wrote it, sang it etcetera. Maybe one day someone will rediscover it.......🙏

[@andreweasson5262]

now. at maritime meuseum in durban

[@MarcelTM]

Bravo !!!

[@davidalexandre6403]

Très fort je ne connaissais pas ce défi.

[@AronMeder]

Congratulation! It was a fantastic trip and a very good film! It was my inspiration in my 'sailing alone around the World' voyage (2006-09. My boat, Carina was 19ft, my website: meder.hu Peace and Wind! Carina and Aron, Hungary

[@jupitorious7925]

Méder Áron vitorlásoktató, well done to you, I read about your voyage years ago..

[@rocksasamickguitar]

Zephyr found me. The Cal T/4 will be my vessel. I'm going to Spain first, then I'll plan a circumnavigation.

[@12knots]

Where can you see the boat plans? Just curious.

[@michaelflashganesh6669]

25:30 i like this story ..second time around watching it ❤

[@QiFs-QuiteInterestingFacts]

eI met him in St Helena, he had just burnt most of his hair off with fuel fumes......

[@codewalters]

I can't seems to find the song at the end . Anybody knows the title of the song

[@ScottMitchellsPage]

I'll do that someday. But with a partner and a boat that has a cabin

[@wild_eye]

If you manage to do it you will remember it for the rest of your life. You will remember every wave every storm or dolphin swimming by your boat. You will live of these memories in your old age. Do not give up.

[@brotherzaq]

Go for it mate, wish I had, encouraging daughters to do it, not given up hope yet, but it will be more 'sedately' now, less gung ho.

[@kennedyjames007]

well done

[@majorsminor7259]

Where and how do you sleep? Too confining. You'll go absolutely nuts in that tiny thing. I'd have no problem in a larger boat, but that tiny little thing. What's the point?

[@robvoerman3220]

Hi Kurt, suppose the same question could be to all the other extremest, whether downhill mountain bike racing, rowing across the Atlantic, Windsurfing across the Med or Atlantic, high speed records, all of them major achievment if successful, but tragedy when not ...

[@pforce9]

He sleeps outside where I would sleep if I were sailing out there alone, even though my boat has inside berths. I would be too scared to stay below without a lookout.

[@nabob1948]

Heart, Soul, Spirit, Balls!!!! M.Zele

[@shackletonsteward6342]

+Majors Minor I highly doubt you'd be fine in a larger boat. Sailing for that long and that far is a feat in itself, the size of the boat just makes the voyage that much more impossible.

[@Josef_R]

Maybe if you had watched the film, you would have heard him explain.

[@SEARLY100]

Hardcore. Take my hat off to you sir.

[@Alex-gl5fl]

+OregonHerbalist Why would you try to diminish this great man's accomplishment? I bet you wouldn't have been able to make it out of the harbor in his boat. He got knocked upside down so many times he couldn't tell you how many. I was capsized once, it was hard enough finding the surface through the rigging and sail during the day, I can't imagine what it would be like at night during a storm. I've been in storms with 40 ft waves breaking over the bow and making a 500ft ship shudder, not to mention the wind and rain, think about being in a tiny speck of a boat in those conditions. You can't even imagine the unbelievable abuse this man endured in the first five days of his voyage, let alone the trip around the globe. It's scary to even think about it, try doing it. What this man accomplished is unbelievable, and may never be repeated by anyone, ever. There just isn't anyone crazy enough to think about it that is both mentally and physically tough enough and skilled enough to survive it. Now put that in your pipe and smoke it!

[@Alex-gl5fl]

Ramone what are you talking about? Did you read what OregonHebalist posted 2 years ago and apparently deleted? Try reading what?

[@hhazelhoff1363]

What’s he up to ten years later, anyone know

[@gregwilson825]

Incredible.

[@crypto_oil]

He is the hero! Anyone knows the lyrics of this song (22:28) by the way? shazam, soundhound and even googl didn't help o_0

[@crypto_oil]

Well, the singer is Andre de Villiers but stll looking for that song and lyrics

[@Kimjongil.]

What a man 💪👏

[@rayh1874]

Legend!!

[@brice5542]

Good for you, your courage and tenacity to carry on. Your your a trooper, not Capt ,, ADMIRAL Cheers