Bye for now, Polar Seal 👋

[@pete7708]

One of your best videos ever. Thank you.

[@ballomni]

You can take 3 years just in the East Coast from Charleston too Maine.. A year on Long Island alone..

[@stevenplancich6449]

Did you include, in the class, Getting yer Travel Docs, BEFORE😜…Good Luck in yer Plans👍 Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎

[@RomainLagrange1]

Not sure if this was on purpose, but the subtitle interpret "we love our Steve" to "we love our thieves" :D

[@seawench555]

Sophie, u r such a beautiful, caring, soul, and we love u dearly, I'm so pissed off with how long it takes for the beaurocratic B.S. to allow people to be able to go where they, want or need too totally disrupting people's lives. I hope u have a great time back in Sweden, please rest and love yourself, because we don't want to lose u. 🌈🐳🇦🇺

[@BillB23]

Skillful cliffhanger! Y'all are getting pretty good at this vlog thing.

[@allanmoore7790]

Skillful cliffhanger! She’s turned into a politician by giving people “A non-denial denial”😁

[@mammagiggio7824]

Hope your plans include sailing the Great Lakes, (not in winter, of course, ha). You will love it! Glad you made it to Annapolis. All the best from Michigan

[@RyanSophieSailing]

It does!!! We will be in Lake Ontario next year :)

[@kaskl5403]

You have such a busy schedule, seems like things are going in the right direction. Stay safe.

[@ministryofsailing]

Great meeting you at the dock!!!! See you at the show!!!!!

[@2299jsimon]

Good for you...

[@gjaxson01]

I used to live on Saipan. You should visit there when you go to the pacific!

[@albertmorales7425]

Please Take care. ..

[@jmewilson737]

The chickens remind me so much of the Penguinos in Ushuaia, Argentina. Have to grab one of those when you make it there!🙌🏼😄

[@albertmorales7425]

Bye. Take care. ..

[@SailingRegulus]

Good luck.....I am an immigrant into the US.... been here for 40 years, yet, the archaic process is still the same.....archaic, it sucks.....be patient.....good luck!

[@markbuskens6070]

I love you two and hope bit all works out

[@SCFoster]

Look at you, referring to Hamilton as "town" like a local. BTW, once you get settled in Annapolis, you can make a trip up to North East, Maryland. I'll make sure to invite a couple of friends who are from Paris, now in Delaware. North East River Yacht club always has transient slips.

[@herbescobar4548]

Your channel is simply the most entertaining. Humor, check. Adventure, check. Drama, check. Chaos, check check check! Hope by now you’ve finally gotten your green card!!

[@jeannem6723]

Don't have time to watch just yet, but I'm thrilled by the teaser! Congratulations. So happy to hear you are a soon to be American.

[@dearyvettetn4489]

I’m hoping your troubles don’t keep you from the Annapolis Boat Show Sophie. I’m looking forward to seeing you guys there 😊

[@Grand-paws]

Don’t forget about the great lakes, my dear, come and visit us🎉🎉🎉

[@peace_oceans]

Immigrating is such a rollercoaster. I’m now Canadian and that was enough of a rigmarole. But yes definitely privileged to be able to take this path. Nova Scotia is gorgeous; I was lucky to be invited to sail on a 48’ along the Nova Scotian coast back in 1985 when I was 19. The owner and his mate and us 7 teenage newbies. We took a week along by Chester, Lunenburg, Bridgewater and then sailed up to Halifax. I haven’t sailed since but am sorely tempted to get involved somehow again since stumbling across your amazing and fascinating journey! I’m on the other coast now, Tofino, which is also a gem of Canada. Fair winds!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

We had the opportunity to visit Nova Scotia for a week and I keep incredibly fond memories of our time there. And yes, immigrating is not for the faint of heart. Our green card journey has impacted us in very profound ways...

[@StarfleetCommand71]

My cousin went through this. He got his green card 1 month ago. After trying for 2 years! But most of the delays were because of covid. After covid, he had an appointment at the embassy in Oslo. And he got his green card the same day!

[@ericr7367]

'Chicken' 🤣 I thought you meant FoOd ! In this case make mine a TURKEY ! 🤪

[@neilcarpenter9602]

A swizlle is what you all need. Fair winds U2. Lol

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Always :)

[@C_C_SEA]

Having witnessed this saga from its inception (albeit with no material skin in the game) absolutely chuffed for our dear audio/video/media savant madam, and welcome to membership within the North American fam 🇨🇦🇺🇸 ❤⚓🖖

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thank you!!! We’re very excited :)

[@Westendgirlsailing]

I feel everyone’s pain. After being a green card holder since 1987, I have to wait a minimum of a year for the USCIS to process my citizenship application (which I have to do because my wife and I are getting ready to leave on our own sailing adventure). The wheels of government turn slowly! Hang in there! S/V West End Girl

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Wow, that’s over 30 years as a green card holder!!! I find that having a green card is almost a bit scary because it can be taken away at any time. I witnessed someone being threatened of having his green card canceled by the customs agent in front of everyone at the secondary inspection room in JFK and that did not look fun…

[@Patri-ciaVB]

Best decision to take in your case. But why you try so hard to immigrate to US? There are plenty of better places to spend life

[@ProspectingMonkey]

What the heck! And I thought I was clumsy 🤣 It ok David I fall all the time too! My legs has medical problems. Ughh glad your ok though. Sofie Ryan I'm so glad your finally coming to the USA yay finally!!!!! Great video guys

[@RyanSophieSailing]

We're so excited!!! :D It's been a long time coming

[@ProspectingMonkey]

@@RyanSophieSailing I know! Big Uber fan of you twos long long long time subscriber. And now I moved to Fl cuz you gave me the bug so I'm searching for my 1st ⛵

[@RyanSophieSailing]

That’s amazing!!! Thanks for sharing 😍

[@sailawaysoon4476]

Best Channel, hands down. Very entertaining and informing. Keep showing the how and why you do things. Appreciate that you're sailing a relatively affordable boat. Please don't buy a cat.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

We would love to buy a cat… but we really cannot afford it 😅

[@sailawaysoon4476]

​@@RyanSophieSailing If that's what you want I'm sure you'll find a way. I'll still watch.🙂 Congrats on the GC. A highlight of our east coast cruising, rarely mentioned, was getting a mooring at Water Boat Marina in Boston and walking the Freedom Trail.

[@barbiewarner530]

hi my name could b steve too..safe travels to u all.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Hahaha 😂

[@Rendezvouslife]

What dates were you in Bermuda this summer ? I'd be disappointed if we were there at the same time in July and didn't get to see you both.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

We were there between June and July 18th. But we were sailing/in quarantine in July so you didn’t miss much 😅

[@bg5760]

How & when can we get access to your bright trip course? I’m at the end of year 1 aboard with my family of four…it’s a lot to learn. Thanks

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Go to www.brighttrip.com/sailing it’s coming out soon 🥰

[@sailingkoko]

Wow, there was like, no sailing in this sailing video. Ugh. Nice ad though.

[@erin3]

I have lived in a few different countries so I have had my share of waiting and worrying about visa issues. I'm sorry you have had such a rough time with the immigration process. I see that you made it to Annapolis so I know you were successful in the end. Best wishes for your new phase of life. I look forward to watching the journey continue. I'm sure you will find fabulous sailing in the US.

[@mikefox1332]

America could only benefit from having you both here. I hope you decide to become a citizen!

[@SE-sd2xg]

Hi, y'all!!! My name is Steve and I'd love to sail with you! LOL! Seriously though, I live in Michigan and have been following your channel for about a month because I intend to sell my house and buy a boat next year, or possibly the year after... depends on whether the market rebounds and the Fed stops raising rates. I'm a total sailing noob however, but I've already purchased lessons from a yacht club in Monroe, MI (Lake Erie) beginning next summer. Long way off but y'all probably won't be headed to the Great Lakes until then anyway. I'm a good dude! Haha!!! Ex-Navy Hospital Corpsman with multiple medical certs, and I receive a substantial pension from the VA so I only have to work when I want to (totally NOT bragging). I'm hoping to start sailing full-time and living off my pension and investments once I sell my home here in Jackson, MI. I know the offer was most likely in jest, but I'm down to hang with y'all whenever and wherever, if for no other reason than to just check out your awesome boat (despite that folks like to say to never meet your heroes... lol!) ; )

[@collinl.179]

Funny - girl Where are you? Will you go to Annapolis boat show its like in 2 days.

[@rd9028]

Your beautiful Sophie 🥰

[@sailingmaracudja9977]

I'm so glad I goti e 30 years ago 😅 so much easier back then

[@albertmorales7425]

Hi Love From Puerto RICO. . How About. Mona Passage.

[@boazjoe1]

Starting process to get name changed to Steve.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

😂😂😂

[@Coyotehello]

wow, becoming a usa citizen, the last thing I would ever want to be. i am sorry you felt you had to become a usa citizen to cruise n.a. waters. cheers

[@danieljackson654]

How wonderful life is, is it not? You both are planing. Smooth sailing.

[@Outrageousconduct]

Holy crap ,this is so crazy ,didn't take all this rigamarow to get my Fiancé her fiance(now wife) visa (,she's Ukrainian) took like 8 months maybe it's because your home floats ? Well great episode stay safe happy sailing

[@searlearnold2867]

Bermuda shorts and knee socks with loafers. Yes to the shorts and shirt, but the rest of the ensemble?..... no.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

To each their own! 😂

[@allanmoore7790]

The US Sailboat Show at Annapolis begins this week. If you are attending Sophie, then we know you got your Green Card?

[@RyanSophieSailing]

That's right! :)

[@allanmoore7790]

@@RyanSophieSailing - Why is this green card matter turning into as someone said “An artful cliffhanger”?

[@RyanSophieSailing]

This green card has been exactly that for two years, an “artful cliffhanger” (minus the “artful 😭😂)

[@pauladrien52]

Where is your dog ?

[@bertsanford7943]

I feel your pain regarding the immigration debacle. in 1999, It took more than a year for my wife to get her green card after we were married. The process is confusing and the instructions on the website conflict with those in the packet. Ended up having to get legal help wade through it all.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Right?!!! You would think that anything legal would be black and white, but this was the most opaque and confusing process we ever went through, and we have traveled to A LOT of countries. I am very grateful we had lawyers by our side.

[@AlsinoFerreira]

BONJOUR :-)

[@Tim8mit]

isn't there some sort of residency requirement once you have a green card...in Canada, my Colombian wife had to spend 3 full years over a five year period before being able to become a Citizen and have a Canadian Passport, during that period she couldn't be outside the country more than 6 months in any year or she would loose her residency. I hope being a nomad does not effect you status......I wish you all the luck and a super abundance of patience.....immigration people are not the most fun to deal with

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Yes of course! Applying for a green card means that we establish residency in the United States and we will live there. But it doesn’t mean that you can’t travel anymore :)

[@Tim8mit]

@@RyanSophieSailing great to hear

[@ericmitchell5350]

On behalf of the United States of America, I️ sincerely apologize to you both. We have the most spectacular Bureaucracy here-big in all the world. But hope to see you here asap!

[@ericmitchell5350]

I see on FB You made it! Welcome! 😃

[@tammy6992]

❤

[@jamesmills706]

I assume you will be spending a lot of time sailing around the US for the next several years. As a green card holder (aka Lawful Permanent Resident) Sophie will need to spend most of her time in the United States. She should not stay out of the US for more than six months at a time and she should spend more time in the US than out of it. There are ways to avoid these requirements for awhile but they will delay eligibility for citizenship. Ah, the video just answered the question.

[@jasonweedon2386]

Took me 4 years for GC

[@Canuck_]

The old 95 percent false positive covid common cold flu test. Probably need a 6th booster shot. Hahaha. Great video.

[@grandmajosephine383]

You could of skipped all the red tape and just walk across the southern border.

[@haroldfletcher5493]

I’m sorry, I’m truly confused Sophie… Are you not French? In which case why do you need a visa to enter the United States because all of the EU countries have visa waiver privileges to the US as we in the US do to the EU.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

My visa waiver was revoked when I was denied the tourist visa that would have allowed me to sail into the United States on Polar Seal, because Ryan being my partner, they were afraid that I wouldn't leave. So I haven't had a legal way to travel to the US since 2019.

[@boradatravel4503]

Funnyly enough , a lot of Americans are going the other way to the EU. Each to their own. Best of luck

[@thehugoalexander]

Why not a B1/B2? I could never imagine a Green Card.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Funny you ask, I was denied one under 214b in 2019, and that denial is now on my permanent record 😅 hence immigration!

[@roydaley3413]

👍

[@michaelphilip9378]

Just curious why you need a Green Card instead of just a visa. Is it because you are a KZbinr ??

[@RyanSophieSailing]

No it is because of Ryan being an American citizen and the nomadic nature of our lives and work, as well as the fact that we have an ongoing relationship, made me an “immigration risk” (their word) and I was denied an non-immigrant visa. Because the denial is on my permanent record and unappealable, our only route left was in fact, immigration. Let’s just say, it’s been a journey.

[@mrmarcocecchi74]

bermuda with sox...shouldn't be allowed by law!

[@matthewdearden6947]

Why don’t you just get married?

[@pauladrien52]

A green card obliges you to stay one year in the States so Ryan has to sail alone?

[@veryrandom1785]

Step 1)Travel to Mexico, 2)Cross border, 3)Claim asylum with I-485, 4) Profit!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

That is so ignorant, and telling of a complete lack of understanding of what “asylum” means and what it involves. What a dumb thing to say…

[@veryrandom1785]

​@@RyanSophieSailing It was semi-sarcastic but actually quite accurate. Just show up at the Texas border and claim asylum. No need to prove it. Watch the red tape disappear. Asylum in the US is a joke - A sad commentary of an empire in decline.

[@kolomiytsevs]

Would love it if you guys could do a course on “performance” sailing i.e. best practices to sail efficiently and quickly. I charter quite a lot and hate it when there is a boat going faster than us 😂 I try to adjust sails to make us go quicker, but as I don’t really know what I’m doing it’s a guessing game. I would 100% pay for something that goes over some of the more advanced stuff for optimal sail positions, different wind conditions etc.

[@br5498]

Get married! There….fixed…

[@RyanSophieSailing]

From experience I can tell you… I doesn’t work like that 😅

[@gavaccess]

A great offering covid is just everywhere again.

[@nutsandbolts432]

You could have entered the US via Mexico. Just takes the time to walk across the border and you stand a chance to win a bus ride or flight to a random city.

[@Tomm9y]

Was thinking the same. It's mad that thousands get in through Mexico, get assistance, whilst others are subjected to crazy bureaucracy. It seems legal systems across the developed have some bizarre priorities.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

And done what exactly? Risked my life for a dangerous crossing to enter illegally, just so that I can live my life in fear of being caught, always having to watch over my shoulder not to be caught, and be banned for life if I do? Live out of shitty jobs that no one else wants and have no mean to get justice if I am being wronged by anyone? How about you try that and let me know how that works for you… In the meantime, yes, I’ve payed thousands of dollars and waited for years, but I also do not come from a place where my life is in danger. I’ll happily let anyone fleeing life-threatening situations go before me. I’ve done that before, I’ll choose it in all circumstances.

[@TomJoyce]

Clueless people keep saying cruel things like this, ignore them

[@nutsandbolts432]

…that moment when sarcasm is taken out of context. Who can be angry at anyone wanting to better their life and their family’s lives? Thank you for taking the time to go through the hellish process of immigrating legally. I have worked with families in my community to help them through the process of obtaining a green card, and the truth is scarier than fiction. Best wishes to you both and look forward to hearing about lithium starter batteries.

[@w4vp9kf]

You must have lost your mind.

[@MrBobVick]

Sophie, think I am your biggest FAN, a Texan at 6'2" (188 cm) & 240# (109 KG) & used to speak a little Caribbean French.

[@MrBobVick]

Sophie you left Texas out of your US sailing destinations. We have a smooth sailing Intercoastal waterways.

[@rudydedogg6505]

You're making this much too complicated. Fly to Mexico, collect $800 and a free cell phone from Brandon, cross the border illegally, turn yourself in to US Border Patrol, tell them where you want to go and they will fly you there at no cost to you AND there is an app on the phone so you can arrange for Social Security payments and health care so you won't even have to work making a Green Card unnecessary. It's there if you want it. Oh, and no Covid test required!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

You go seek asylum as a EU passport holder in the US, and see what they tell you. Have fun with that… 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@muskietime]

Sophia would add Value to the United States. Those in charge are trying to destroy it and thus, she is a Threat! I meet people at least once a week who are trying to enter and become Citizens in the United States LEGALLY. Terrible Policies but this will change again....soon.

[@bensteel3944]

Why not just cross the US/ Mexico border. Seems to be the in thing in this day and age if you don't care about the law then you are welcomed with open arms. If you do things the correct way then it's obstacle after obstacle.

[@cicihill8677]

Travel to Africa in boat

[@simulacrae]

You’re moving to the us? Why? Why would an European want to live in a developing country?

[@RyanSophieSailing]

It’s a long story… but I was once denied a US tourist visa that I needed to sail into the country, because they were “afraid” that I wouldn’t leave. I was marked an “immigration risk” (it’s called “214b” in official language). My visa waiver (my ESTA, the electronic travel authorization) was revoked that day, and there is no appeal possible. The 214b denial is on my permanent record, making it impossible to enter the US as a tourist again. So we decided we would actually immigrate and apply for a green card. And when you are the life partner of an American citizen, with all his family and community there, it is heartbreaking not being able to enter the country for so long (it was 4 years since the last time I flew in to the US)

[@juanvalle219]

By all accounts for what you see in the news I think you were doing it all wrong. You should have had sailed to somewhere around Matamoros, Mexico. From there cross the border and declare asylum seeker. A piece of advice learn some Spanish lingo, like, " hola to soy Sofia". French I don't think is going to get you too far.

[@ballomni]

Meanwhile thousands are entering the USA daily. Not fair to a person who is waiting on a line while all are cutting in front of you without regards for laws and rules.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

I also have a lot of privileges. I have the "right" passports, an Anglo-Saxon-sounding name, enough money to pay for lawyers and fees (it cost us over $10000 to get to this point), the flexibility to wait for my turn, and a safe place to do that from. Not everyone is as lucky as I am, and that's unfair too. I'll let anyone fleeing life-threatening situations get ahead of me any time, even if it means I have to wait years.

[@amnatapundit7315]

You should just enter as illegal immigrants...

[@RyanSophieSailing]

What a brilliant idea. How about you try that for yourself first and you can tell me how that works for you 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@haroldfletcher5493]

Actually as a U.S cross border tax lawyer it’s beyond my comprehension why a French national would want a US green card. The only reason I can think why you would is because Ryan is worth a whole lot of money and needs the US estate tax unlimited marital deduction. Otherwise I can’t imagine why you would want a US green card. I’d like to get rid of my blue passport. Of course nothing contained in this or any other post on this site is any form of legal advice.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Then you don’t know much about immigration law. A few years ago, I was denied a tourist visa because Ryan being my partner, they were afraid we would get married and stay in the country. My travel authorization was revoked and the denial under “214b” got on my permanent record, meaning my chances to get a non-immigrant visa were close to none under our current circumstances. Our best chance for me to be able to enter the country again? The immigration path. So there you go. We have a lot of family here that I was not able to meet in about four years. It’s not about money (cause if anything, this process drained us financially).

[@markbuskens6070]

Lol if you illegally came through Mexico you would get paid and an iPhone and money to be a US citizen

[@randalljames1]

doing it the hard way... just sail Polar Seal across the Rio and float right into America... They will give you air fare to your final destination.. "Se Habla Español"?

[@RyanSophieSailing]

How about you try that first maybe? See how that works for you?

[@rumblechick73]

@@RyanSophieSailing Exactly! Get caught and ruin your chance of ever getting in legally forever! Don't get caught and live your life looking over your shoulder 24/7 with not much chance to do anything except hide in the shadows working menial jobs and fearing every knock at the door.

[@randalljames1]

@@RyanSophieSailing Can't swim? lol... I just find it insanely ironic that we have open borders to anyone and when someone of value wants to come in? Good luck.. gotta jump through a thousand hoops

[@catwednesday]

@@randalljames1 Who is "of value", in your eyes? As a business owner I can assure you that most of those people at the southern border are very much needed in the US. Don't buy the propaganda. And welcome to Sophie! She's needed too :)

[@randalljames1]

@@catwednesday I was born and raised in AZ.. California is even more reliant on the cheap and abundant labor.. My commentary is with the hypocrisy of the current administration and their "nothing to see here" attitude.. system has been broken since the 60s... Just with the numbers at 5X what they were? it is a bigger issue..