Anxiety, twin headsails setup, Ocean Sailing in a Beneteau: Atlantic Crossing lessons learned.

[@ebh120]

Takes a very secure man to allow himself to be psychoanalyzed by his lady in a public video! One of the most entertaining sailing videos that I have seen so far. Thx

[@wanderingmirecat4333]

I appreciate a look into the realities of sailing. It can be stressful and we aren’t all saints... I assume few are perfect in these situations. Thanks for making yourselves vulnerable. It’s refreshing to see real people in real situations with real responses. Bravo on making the passage together. 👌🏼

[@paulfata7581]

When I watched the episode where Ryan’s anxiety came out, I watched it and said to myself he’s being an asshole and that would be me exactly! Made me question if I should continue my dream of sailing with my girlfriend/life partner. Sophie handled that with grace and control. I impressed with Ryan having to admit to his anxiety publicly. Love watching your channel!

[@superlite357]

Personally, I’m glad Ryan was ok showing the anxious moments. Not everyone would be ok showing that kind of reality. I’ve been in that situation myself- my own anxiety has manifested itself as anger, and I’ve never felt good about it afterwards. Respect to you both for opening up the conversation and congratulations on your successful crossing!

[@chroniclesoftheblackhole]

Hell of a series guys. Don't answer to anyone. You don't have to explain yourselves. Don't seek approval. They either like it or they don't. When you don't care what others think, you'll be much happier.

[@sailingthecosmos191]

Great respect for showing us the anxiety you have. I have the same and I meet it a lot just before a sail. Stay safe, healthy and happy ⚓⛵❤

[@kaskl5403]

I really enjoyed watching the videos that weren't heavily edited, the reality of what you did is what I wanted to see as a non sailor. Thanks for the ride.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks Ken! So happy you liked the series :)

[@Orson2u]

@@RyanSophieSailing I for one enjoy both!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Hi guys! This is a long video so if you want to jump from one topic to another you can do so by clicking on the time codes below :) - Ryan’s anxiety: 1:50 - Adjusting to life onboard offshore: 4:48 - Our watch schedule (ie: part-time soloing): 6:48 - Dealing with seasickness: 8:13 - Taking crew or not? 8:50 - Twin headsails setup: what we think: 10:39 - Why our spinnaker came down: 14:43 - Why we had to run the engine so much: 17:23 - Windvane or not? 19:20 - (Not) fixing our watermaker offshore: 20:24 - (Not) hoisting the mainsail: 21:51 - Crossing the Atlantic in a #Beneteau? 22:36 - Did we enjoy crossing the Atlantic? 23:34

[@christerjohansson1581]

Hello from Sweden, what a fantastic adventure you are on. I really like your movies because you are so open with both positive pleasures and what is a little more difficult. Many people make the mistake of hiding the difficulties - you don't. I want to give Sophie a big praise for being so calm when Ryan got angry. This is your great strength. To you Ryan, you get the highest score for taking feedback and reflecting. Very good. You are also very good at planning, predicting and calculating risks, etc. A very good trait that is your great strength. You can only get better and better and develop in both sailing and relationship. I wish you all the best in the future. Last but not my welcome back to Sweden again - whenever you come / Christer.

[@alanduffy7993]

Showing emotions and the interactions during those times makes your channel soooo entertaining. The reality of life is things don't always go to plan, showing what really happens in your videos makes the viewer feel like they are right there with you.... it is great experience for the viewer, don't change! Sailing with the twin head sail on a single furler is not something I had seen before. For me, it is good to see how other people do things and was good to listen to your thoughts on how the setup performed.

[@davidgockley9080]

I loved the description of "type 2 fun" I grew up swimming competitively and then rowing in college so I can definitely relate to the painful grind leading to moments of pure bliss.

[@Willco5114]

Yes, facing anxiety is a really good thing. I think many of us experience it when we start a new voyage.

[@williamdykes2750]

At times, by your own assessment, it wasn't pretty, but you accomplished your goal of sailing shorthanded across an ocean. That is a big X in the box of life experiences. Kudos to you both.

[@travisbacon5527]

It takes a real man to talk about and acknowledge his anxiety and the effects it can have on his partner, especially in a public forum. Great promotion for men's mental health issues, well done. I just wanted to let you know, like many others, you're not alone. My own anxiety and stress used to always manifest as anger - but the awareness of it has helped me control that manifestation and identify my own emotions. It's surprising how many men can't identify their own emotions. Thanks for sharing the "real" footage, as someone who dreams of doing this crossing, I am glad to have a bit more of an insight into the daily life. Keep up the excellent work guys. :)

[@SailLife]

Huge thumbs up! Thanks for all the awesome videos :)

[@redshifttrucking4537]

I applaude your courage in being so open and honest. Any one who looks into this intimate window you have opened into your lives, and fails to see the partnership you two have formed, each being themselves, as well as supporting and fulfilling the other must be one who has never felt the soft hammock of a Ying for their Yang. I now pronounce this couple ready to raise children.

[@johncano2594]

Thers is something to be said about not sugar coating a story. People check out Utube content to learn, gain some insight about whatever they endeavor. The best utube videos lay it out, as real as possible. Sailing is fun, mental and physically taxing, dangerous, technical, constant attention to boat and environment. Honestly, love you channel.

[@LeeYvesMexico]

I'm glad to find your channel. You both are very sweet & honest about how life is on board sailing huge oceans with real issues, reality is anxious moments, fatigue and joy 😊 and your doing it together that's so awesome! ❤ Sophie you're description of your handling Ryan's anxiety was perfect. My husband has anxiety too, that's exactly how you help him help himself. 👏 Ryan Good Job 👍 I don't know many sailors who don't have anxiety!

[@ajkgordon]

Immensely enjoyable, realistic and informative series. Ryan's courage in allowing the footage of the less attractive manifestations of his anxiety is commendable. It makes the rest of us think about how we would be in a similar situation, how to understand it, and how to prepare for it. I don't get the constant criticisms of people sailing long passages in production boats. I would think most "bluewater" boats are probably production and many ex-charter. The French have done an amazing service to the sailing world by bringing the cost of decent boats right down and dragging other manufacturers along with them. Sure, there are some valid points around keel stepped masts, centre-cockpits, skeg-hung rudders, watertight bulkheads and so on. But affordability is the first factor enabling people to sail. Everything else is secondary.

[@minermarcus]

ajkgordon keel vs deck stepped mast and center vs aft cockpit have nothing to do with blue water or coastal cruising boats. I had a Hans Christian deck stepped witha bullet proof compression post and aft cockpit that could get a little wet in heavy seas. But so would a Centre cockpit in those same seas. The most important thing to make passages safe is competent experienced crew. Take a passage on someone else’s boat before you captain your own if possible. Lots of boats looking for crew so take advantage of it.

[@ajkgordon]

minermarcus. Well some sailors disagree. But my point was in support of Sophie’s and Ryan’s contention that any boat can cross an ocean. It’s budget that matters for most and production boats give that opportunity to many more people.

[@look4terry]

Another great video. I have looked at video editing just enough to realize how much work it is. I liked the way you would insert little clips if things you were talking about. It made it very real and better explained. I also appreciate your candor. Anyway. Nice.

[@larrymacaluso9051]

First, let me congratulate the two of you for accomplishing something most people will never do, l enjoyed every video of your crossing, l found them entertaining and informative, good job. I especially liked you showing the good times and the difficult times, it can be very stressful crossing an ocean relying not only on the weather but all the mechanical components of the boat itself and constantly making adjustments so everything works together to get you both safely to your goal, good job to you two.

[@bobrose7900]

Anxiety can be a problem, but I find it motivates - as long as you can relax in between times! You were lucky with the spinnaker, hauling a big sail in when it's full of water requires herculean effort - well done. Also, comments about power were very helpful. Solar panels are ok, but so easily fall short of the actual power requirements. The high output, or second alternator, is a useful fallback - noted. I'm not sold on wind vane generation, I've seen vlogs where they are real issues in higher winds, and the space is an issue on any boat. Something to think about though. Proof of the pudding - you did it!

[@cyclomaniac9086]

Wow.... excellent recap. I appreciate the honest discussion about anxiety. Several times I noticed the stress and wondered why Sophie didn't put the camera down and help with undivided attention. It made feel guilty that my entertainment took presidency over the situation. ....(I know, It's weird) That said, I'm addicted to the fact you keep it real. So, look after each other and stay awesome.

[@93alli1]

Thank you for all your honesty, what you guys did was not easy most couples could not do this. I think anxiety is perfectly normal setting out on a boat to cross the Atlantic is not normal for most.Congratulations!!

[@RagtopDazed]

I’ve spent many years racing sailboats in the NY area .... yeah ... lots of “anxiety” out there. Having said that, it seems to me that the most winning boats are the quietest, but there are still a lot of vocal moments out there. Thanks for sharing your adventures and insights.

[@CraigRBoyle]

Hey Ryan & Sophie, great debrief video. I have watched all your videos from the start and I have to say not commenting on "those" videos (the ones we won't mention) was very hard indeed. But now I'd like to say well done firstly for showing them and then for coming on and talking about it. Again well done and thanks for your gutsy effort.

[@kjelpeterson5236]

Great episode guys. Most KZbin sailors won’t show themselves at their less than shining moments. You do a service by showing the raw moments whether it’s anxiety induced anger or sea sickness, your viewers are seeing the whole picture. One suggestion I have is to do a post incident analysis at the end of one of these episodes so that cruisers can learn from the event. Much like a plane crash the last action taken is rarely the whole reason for the crash. The fishing incident is a great example. Contributing factors : exhaustion from sailing short handed, weather conditions, sea state, then deciding to add the unnecessary variables of fishing and not realizing that you had no plan for a single handed safe and quick method for speed reduction. Instead of people focusing on your loosing your temper we should be learning how all of us can avoid going down the same path. Keep up the great work!

[@jameschamberlain8708]

I completely agree with the comments. I am the same as Ryan. So brave to show it, Sophie handled it brilliantly and Ryan clearly managed to support her too. I really got a lot from this. very impressed with both of you. love the channel.

[@hakanpalmgren5113]

Hi you two great guys, Sophie and Ryan What you two have experienced is really to get to know yourselves under huge pressure and this is the only way to learn how to deal with the anxiety issues. My experience with this is to know it is coming and try to think that this is ok, just like it because there is nothing you can do to hide it. Next time you have this uncomfortable feeling inside and you want to curse, talk to your partner ahead of time and remember this is your own personal demons that you have to deal with and curse yourself not others. I worked many years with tight deadlines and a lot of pressure but dealt with it with co-workers but I was really grumpy afterwards towards my closest people around me which wasn't ok. Best way is to go and hide and scream, shout or curse or do a crazy workout to let the steam out. You guys rock!

[@seb81123]

So great you kept all the fun online type and 2! You have succeeded at showing it all which is much more useful for all wanabes sailors out there (me included). Also your self debriefing is so authentic & so analytic and fact based this is really impressive. You are both exemplary leaders ! Not convinced adding a crew would have helped except if it had been a team you know for long enough. You guys have a well working decision taking process and adding a brain or two could have changed that for example on the water maker non repair decision which was the good one. Sometime the more the riskier … I hope you’ll make series on all other oceans crossing.

[@exploringlandandsea4811]

Hey Ryan and Sophie, my wife and I love your videos! We love how you show the honest side of your lives and sailing. Thank you for that, it is refreshing to see. Oh and Sophie, I love how you restate when people say you should have this or that and your reply is "yea but that costs money!" I think people forget that most sailors live on a tight budget. That is why we sail. The wind is free. I do have a question though, I LOVE your boat and in your video walkthrough, you mentioned you have a deep keel. What is the draft of your boat and do you think it put you at a disadvantage when you got to the Caribbean? Thanks and I hope you are both healthy and safe! Dan and Julie.

[@applebutter4036]

Love the honesty. Shame on people leaving rude comments about it. It's not possible to keep your cool in all situations. I have had some rough bouts with anxiety and it's not unlike experiencing acute pain. Imagine somebody just acting nice and calm while giving birth or something. Not realistic.

[@SailingABSea]

So relatable on so many levels guys. Firstly Ryan I'm (Baz) with you on the anxiety and stress and how it manifests. Secondly don't get too hung up on armchair experts giving advice on subjects and situations they have no real time experience of. You both did well and achieved something that most people never will. Kudos!

[@spikeafrican8797]

Your openness is so healthy and refreshing. It can be almost impossible to understand anxiety for those who do not suffer with it. Thanks so much.

[@edchamberlain1879]

Another great video guys - many thanks. My thoughts about anxiety (based on my own very limited experience!) is that the more you do something and the more problems you experience and overcome, the more confident and calm you will be. I suppose that means your 'comfort zone' expands. Over time, one benefits from being able to stay calm (and feel more in control) when resolving problems. One will then think more clearly and be able to focus on the task. No doubt you will be proving this theory as time goes on! This can also work in the opposite direction when, after staying at home for a long time (just to be topical for a moment!!), one can become a bit agoraphobic!

[@backthebadge4009]

Thanks for baring it all to show the whole story. Ryan 99% of fixing an issue is owning it, which you did...good job

[@simonball3067]

Well done guys on a great debrief and showing the warts and all aspects of your crossing of the Atlantic. It's great to look back retrospectively with a calm and collected mind and break down the different aspects of the things you found challenging, but also of course, what went well. You'll be like a couple of old pro's next time you cross the water and wonder what all the fuss was about. Well, maybe:-)

[@travelingman4850]

This is sooooo much better than all of those KZbin traveling videos where the vloggers worry much more about their looks and running into the water in slow-motion than sharing personal reflections and great advise. Really interesting to hear your comments to the questions asked here during your trip (I for one was wondering about the windvane). What an inspiration! Thanks again!!

[@christophecubier8326]

Very instructive even many months later. Thanks a lot Sophie and Ryan

[@winelass1805]

This was the absolutes best video series I have seen about the Atlantic crossing. Finally someone who shows the reality and not just the sunsets. I am sad it is over but look forward to your adventures.

[@larrygldn9245]

You two are far from ordinary people, and that is why I am addicted to our posts. We all have moles but if you do, they are beauty marks. Thanks so much for explaining and pointing out things that many of us would never catch. Keep up the good work and don't harm each other. lrg

[@pfeif1312]

Guys, your authenticity is awesome! Molly & I love your videos. Ryan, love your T shirts. Sofia, beautiful dress. Cheers

[@brucehartnett8709]

Thanks for sharing yr adventure with us in Canada!! Keepin it real. Cheers!!

[@cgeorge6250]

Loved your true crossing! Fun,stressful,happy,tired,sad, bored, repairs,what it's!! Perfect!!

[@StephenOlner]

I thought about this for a while . I’m 53 years old, my wife and I are starting our sailing journey. My wife is very strong just like Sophie. I too suffer from anxiety. Most of those people saying negative things are arm chair sailors, they will never achieve what you have done . You are both an inspiration and being honest in your videos is helping my wife and I face the realities of sailing. There are lost of techniques to getting though anxiety that you can learn. Keep up the therapy. You are both awesome and amazing people.

[@tyh6243]

I loved the series, and how honest and raw you were throughout it. No cherry picking to make it seem what it wasn't. And I'm super impressed with how open you are about your own weaknesses. We ALL have them. Kudos to you both. Watching Ryan helped me see similar stress responses in myself, and I'm making an effort to deal differently when stress hits. Thank you for helping me see that.

[@user-rg2kk7fv4m]

Hey good job guys! We enjoyed every moment of your crossing and looked forward to each video. We totally get what you went through! Luv ya both ! 🇳🇿🇦🇺🙏

[@e-joker-nl]

The most honest sailing channel on the web. Respect !!

[@w00dbutcher50]

If I was dying, Sophie's voice would bring me back to life! Thank you for the video's!

[@jmuckable]

I really enjoyed how real this video was. You guys talk about real issues "Anxiety and Stress" Life isn't perfect but how you acknowledge your shortfalls and work on them is how you will be successful. and grow in Life. You guys are a good team together. Thanks for sharing !!!

[@sailingmarilynkaye]

Thank you guys, for showing us the truth about sailing, we have a 30 footer and my wife and i have some of the similar conversations. really enjoy your videos, take care.

[@notimportant5950]

Anxiety, every man has it and there are the ones that are feeling good enough with themselves to recognize it and the ones that just don’t have the guts! Absolutely right to not hide it in the videos. Hopefully it will help a few people grow and be able to face their own. Basically if you don’t experience anxiety then you just have not done much in your life :-). Anyone that is crossing the Atlantic and would not have some anxiety is either completely irresponsible or just doesn’t face the truth. It takes a lot more « real men » to face its anxiety and recognize it than to play macho and try to hide it, because you face yourself and accept yourself, something few people are able to do.

[@Orson2u]

Anxiety is surely more unmentionable and “deeper in the closet” than depression. As a middle aged man who has also suffered from anxiety, and even crippling panic disorder(ugh!) in my youth, I’m pleased to see Ryan and Sophie share this issue. It’s more common than appreciated. Stereotypically, men use alcohol or other substances to manage. So, learning to manage this is important. And partners of both sexes who can accept and hold on are so important to achieving better management. It takes experience, and it takes feedback, and skills. Thanks, guys!

[@fraserguthrie4692]

Thank you guys wonderful real world adventure the planet need for people like you!!!

[@KirkThomson]

Love your attitude! Thank you for posting the reality and it is so appreciated. Glad to see "Watermaker Man" solved the problem and had the presence of mind to evaluate the situation and put the safety of you both a head of a quick fix.

[@AirnFire1111]

Love it Ryan & Sophie for you guys to open up your lives, being vulnerable and addressing normal human emotions & experiences for the whole world to see is outstanding. I applaud Ryan, his inner strength is great. My spouse, who has dealt with some anxiety all her life. Being new to sailing and seeing your experiences shows what she is feeling is normal. It helps the both of us to normalize what is normal. She is a counselor and she uses her experiences to help others as well. Again, what you guys do in your videos to bring your experiences into the open, I applaud. Thank you.

[@alexk3806]

Really enjoyed your honesty, not just worthy and educational, but actually entertaining and makes your story so much more interesting

[@robertfullarton3020]

I am one of many that enjoy your videos. Your honesty in this one speaks highly of your openness and integrity. Keep up the good work. I look forward to your future videos.

[@nigelyoung1616]

Thank you so much Ryan & Sophie this was a great follow up to an excellent series on your crossing, enjoyed it SO much. Keep safe and love to you both.

[@kimyoung230]

Thank you for showing, and talking about, your challenges. *Not* showing them, IMO, would be a disservice to your viewers that may also want to cross an ocean, by making this accomplishment look easier to achieve than it really was or is. Thank you! Type 2 fun! Exactly! Thank you, Sophie!

[@pnwesty7174]

I think two handed on your first Atlantic crossing - you guys did just fine. There will be mistakes, tons of lessons, and some victories. Your next one will be better, I'm guessing. Cheers.

[@davidharlem6824]

Thank you for an AWESOME presentation. A presentation that eloquently explains the challenges, the experiences and the unique relationship between two people.

[@nickking7580]

Thanks for sharing this Ryan and Sophie. I can so relate to how Ryan has dealt with his anxiety in the past. Myself and partner have been sailing around the Stockholm archipelago for the last 2wks, amazing as always. But my pre leaving the Marina or a natural harbour nerves/ feeling anxious, really does put a bad start on the day. Once we're out I'm good, but unfortunately the damage has already been done. We're coming to the end of a great 2 wks, and my biggest lesson from this trip is to improve my behaviour even when feeling anxious. Thanks again 👍

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Nick, it's really hard. I get it. I always know the feelings are not rational but they are there and real. Some days are better than others. Just communicate with your crew and your partner.

[@brianmiller5642]

Love your honesty and showing the good and the bad!

[@AlanCookeFX]

Great video series showing exactly how your journey was, a wonderful life experience, thank you guys.

[@danknox9986]

Enjoyed your debrief. You guys did a great job with your crossing and your boat is fine. Remember most people Making negative comments have never done what you just did. There will always be a better boat and better sailors but you should not discount what you accomplished. Well done. Stay safe.

[@dianeswift]

Your transatlantic series were the best sailing videos I've ever seen. These episodes conveyed the reality of a first ocean passage magnificently. Thank you again for your courage and honesty.

[@mashidi]

I'm so impressed about your effort to be authentic and show the reality of boat life. Well done. Wishing you fair weather.

[@stony7827]

Hello Sophie, hello Ryan, i saw all your Videos from the beginning, but this Summary from the atlantic-crossing is (for me) one of the best. Ryan: Talking about his fear is not easy , that's why I take my hat off to you ;-) when this covit crap is over, enjoy the caribbean(!) tack så mycket och hälsningar från Österrike

[@patdowd7888]

Hi guys, really enjoyed binge watching your channel during lockdown. I have a little suggestion for a future video, Sophie would you mind sharing some of your bread making skills at sea, the buns you made for the eggs Benedict, looked gorgeous, and such a treat at sea

[@stevelawrie9115]

Hey guys, I've said it before and I'll say it again. The experience you've gained is invaluable and you've learned so much. As for Anxiety, we all have it, it's not comfortable and it's embarrassing. What he have to do is learn to forgive ourselves and avoid shame.

[@davesutherland4569]

Ryan thank you for sharing your anxieties it means something for those of us who suffer. Sophie, your amazing for your support. Its clear to me that you both have learned to support each others weaknesses and strengths which is the most basic necessity for a couple. I would crew with you any day. Cheers

[@johnperry7534]

All good work guys electricity production is something I didn’t think that would be so hard you are not alone in this I can’t make it easily on our boat and I’ve no solution than to budget the powers out like you did Love your work so good

[@danawheeler9026]

Thanks for sharing the emotions and situations as they are and happen! God call.

[@stevesheliflying]

I am so glad you did not edit out the anxious (yelling) parts. I too am like that and have not found a good way to deal with it. I love that you guys are honest and show what it is really like. This is something I worry about for my wife and I once we set sail. You guys should be very proud you made it across an ocean alone. That is a goal I have also to do it at least once. I would ignore the bad comments as they are like butt holes. We all have them and they all stink, Lol.. As long as you guys are safe and having fun (most of the time), that's all that matters. It's your life, enjoy it the way you want. Thank you so much for sharing. My wife and I love watching you two. Fair winds to you both.

[@joeymcmanus448]

I love your videos. I like the fact that you show not only the good but the not so good. It makes it relatable. And as soon as I can leave my house I will follow my dreams. Thanks Ryan and Sophie.

[@frank.johnston]

Great episode guys and thanks for keeping it real 👍 Stay safe and look forward to seeing you in the water again soon.

[@gfd635]

Glad you guys are back. Was worried that the negative comments overwhelmed you. The older content is ok as long as we get to see what's really happening. Thanks for being open and "human". That is what endears you, to me, at least. Good job.

[@RM-uo9oc]

Wow, my respect for you two has doubled. I was troubled by Ryan's outbursts to the point of watching your videos less. However, it takes real courage in the world of KZbin to be transparent and share your struggles. I am recent to your channel and will continue to follow you.

[@allansr100]

Another fantastic , thought provoking , and brutally honest video. You are both inspirational. Thanks for sharing .

[@terrulian]

Enjoyed the video and your openness. I've taught sailing for 25 years, and did a circumnavigation with a buddy about 20 years ago. We used exactly the same watch schedule including cat naps and I'm surprised more people don't do it. I guess it's just tradition inherited from the military. I've done passages with four hour watches and never felt rested even after a couple of weeks of acclimating. As to the anxiety, what I teach my students is that yelling is caused by anxiety, which is simply caused by not having enough hours on the boat and a resulting lack of confidence. My feeling is that this will decrease as you continue to sail. This relates to the next point, which is that you say you were not really happy on the passage but the arrival was worth it: "no one likes having to fix things in the middle of the night." But this is certainly part of voyaging and it's when you show your mettle. In the middle of it, it is of course a bit of a hassle. But when you're successful in sorting out a gnarly problem, you feel like a genius. I also didn't mind the doldrums. Think of where you are and how few human beings get to be on a small boat in the middle of the ocean, a primitive environment that remains unchanged after hundreds of millions of years. You can loll about and your food doesn't jump off the table. It's got its own kind of magic. You're not racing. A comment about the twin headsails: This hasn't, despite what you suggested, gone out of style. You are right that the best solution is two stays with furlers but you are also right that this isn't cheap. What we did for downwind to avoid that expense is hoist two poles (with afterguys as well as foreguys and topping lifts). When we wanted more sail, we had acquired a used drifter with a wire luff which we hoisted on its own masthead sheave. It was about a 135 made of nylon. This sail configuration was amazingly versatile. If the wind went forward, we could lose the drifter and hoist the main, leaving the drifter's pole set and the other temporarily doused. Singlehanders are fond of this rig in the race to Hawaii. You can take salt water showers and then rinse with fresh. We got along for 27 months without a watermaker for the reasons you state. You did great and I hope you continue to voyage and post your experiences. Fair winds.

[@davecrawford5390]

Bravo Zulu to you both and the candid manner that you dealt with your successes and failures, highs and lows and remember you still part of a very select group that have achieved the crossing short handed and i admire you for it. Im sure there many lessons learnt that will srand you in good stead for years to come and provide many a cocktail session chuckle. Thank you for being real and thank you for the journey may it just be upward and onward from here

[@SailingMahina]

Thank you for the honesty that you bring to all of your videos. This episode in particular was very good in that you dealt with comments in the most courageous and sincere way. Bon courage et Bisous d'Australie xx

[@rachaelmaillard4115]

I enjoy the candour from both of you in this series.Thanks for keeping it real!

[@phygital1]

You both are awesome! Thanks for showing the crossing as it really happened (the good, the bad, and the ugly). Also, the insight into anxiety was a real eye opener. I looked up some info on google and saw some patterns of myself. Explains a lot and now I can know how to recognize when it’s happening.

[@richardwagner1366]

This was a wonderful video to watch. Thank you for having me tag along. Stay well, be safe.

[@sergest-pierre6160]

Thanks for showing how it really is to live stressful situation while sailing. This will be useful to all these dreamers who believe that crossing ocean is easy. Most other KZbin channel only show the good moment. You will a bit more relax about it next time.

[@ElkoBarbell]

The "real people" stuff is the best part of this channel! Definitely keep that! Also, I like Ryan's t-shirt.

[@Sciolist]

Nice to see Brian little brother is doing well. It's always good to hear from you two.

[@netteypatch]

Thank you for sharing the reality of sailing. That's a very poignant and important personal reveal.

[@kevingardner1658]

hey guys congratulations on your honesty and candour anxiety takes many forms and im glad that you two are such a great team, its what makes us stronger and appreciate what we have in hindsight take pride in what you have achieved and look forward to more tales from one of the best sailing channels available

[@edzurcher6007]

Loved watching your crossing videos, have watched you from the start, very down to earth you two, good and bad

[@readysetretirego]

all your emotions are normal.....and being able to talk about it refreshing

[@medeaandthehungrysailor7388]

Another great video from you guys Thank you for showing some of the realities of crossings such as this

[@RyanSophieSailing]

More of this to come ;)

[@jonc919]

Really enjoyable video, great summary of key lessons. You both did brilliantly on the crossing. Love the openness, makes it very real. Keep the videos coming!

[@casaMariaPT]

So good to see you two back. Thanks for the gratuitous land dance clip! Really looking forward to the upcoming maintenance vids from Ryan now. However, you appear to have glossed over the most important subject, one that I know has been mentioned before, and that is Ryan's hair! That would make a fun video in itself.

[@thomaswbennett4857]

Thank you very much for all the videos you have shared. It maybe uncomfortable, but it is very refreshing that you included the bad with the good. Both as a couple and as individuals, growth/change requires an acknowledgment of a weakness, and when that acknowledgement comes from self analysis, that growth is stronger, faster and more positive. Many kudos to you (individually and as a couple) for sharing that. You have brought reality back to existence when viewing reality shows! Keep up the good work (and growth).

[@garyl4538]

Hi Ryan and Sophie. First of all, thank you for sharing "every" moment of your crossing with us. I watched every day with great anticipation even though I knew you were safely across the Atlantic. Second, your chats are always fun and insightful. The honesty and entertainment of your videos makes the experience of watching them totally realistic. You guys are a great team. Looking forward to the future when we can all get out from under this virus and start new adventures. Please be well.

[@traceyanderson2249]

Love you guys and what I love is that you are honest, it so refreshing. Keep being you and remember you are living YOUR dream xx

[@AlbertoA15]

Anxiety is something everyone has because it’s a nervous system's natural mechanism. Most people don’t realize it exists because they don’t think about their emotions or why they behave/react in a certain way, they just face them without thinking about them. You did a great exercise there. Regarding production boats... your Beneteau Oceanis is a dreamboat and many people would love to be able to sail on it and cross oceans, don’t listen to couch sailors, as you said, you crossed it 👏🏻

[@donzie13]

You two are human.People make mistakes. People will make comments. Just keep living the dream. OUR dream too and many others! If they are not doing it , then it is just a comment. Not a fix all of the time! Just saying! Keep doing what you two are doing because people are still watching! So you two must be doing some things right!