Ep. 10: Rough Atlantic Crossing - single-handed

[@stevenlarratt3638]

That moment when you have seen the German version for a week uploaded and have been waiting in eagar anticipation for the english version... thankyou for doing all that you do ✌

[@mjambo697]

My pleasure! Thank you and best regards 😀⛵️⛵️

[@JohnMiller-ub8dy]

Absolutely my favorite sailing channel . Your cheerful attitude and enthusiasm make your channel well worth watching . You give this old guy an adventure even though i will probably never be able to copy it . Fair winds Martin .

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@Frank-E]

I am impressed with your calmness and positivity. So glad that you were not injured during this situation. Thank you for sharing this with us. Blessing to you.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@davesavell7054]

Thank you Martin great adventure your easy going personality is a breath of fresh air ! Cheers to you !

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@randymcmeekin1955]

Fantastic video Martin. You make it look so easy! Fantastic seamanship to deal with the equipment issues on the voyage - yet you smiled and laughed the entire time. Sehr Gut!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@calvingarrett3245]

Hello I watched one or two of your videos before this one I like your attitude when you're sailing you sound like good people I'm going to subscribe to your channel God bless you thank you for sharing your journeys

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@mrplisken1100]

KZbin automatically scheduled this program - after 5 minutes I couldn't believe your fortitude and spirit for adventure. I am very thankful you are safe . God was with you. Thanks for sharing !!

[@mjambo697]

Thanka a lot and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@magdakaniewski]

Great passage Martin. That is one deserved anchor beer. Thanks for taking us along

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@evanofelipe]

Thank you Martin for a welcome respite from the disastrous events unfolding in Eastern Europe. Your optimistic manner of dealing with problems with gear is encouraging

[@mjambo697]

Thank you and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@catdrnan]

A lovely sail with you! Love your smile

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵️

[@sailingnomad4963]

Congratulations on your crossing! Hopefully the world can stay sane and you can share some Caribbean adventures. And I love the long videos! They're great inspiration to finish my refit and get out there. I'm not making videos yet, but I wonder if it would simplify your editing burden if you dispensed with the music? I love the sounds of a boat at sea, and if it means you can have more fun documenting your voyages, I'm all for it. Thanks for taking the time and effort, see you out there soon.

[@mjambo697]

I am already doing far less music than in the past. But I like the mix between natural sound and some scenes with music. Thank you! 😀⛵⛵

[@edwardfinn4141]

Good for you! 24 days singlehanded is a big accomplishment. And bending on that 2nd mainsail was a big job for one guy!👍👍

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@danielsondavidf]

Excellent attitude Martin. Skål!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@tmac709]

Wow! I enjoyed watching your cruise to Martinique.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@Ravenlight_303]

This is a great story! Thank You for sharing. Perhaps we will share a wind one day. Stay safe!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you! Let’s aim for that 😀⛵️😴

[@3in1Machining]

What i like about you Martin is that you are single handed, you do not exaggerate or start flapping when to going gets tough. Yes rough seas, but you just get on with it. I imagine..... it can be scary at times. However you handle it well. Happy sailing.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@StemtoSternSailing]

Well done Martin and Jambo. You show how good the Bavaria really is. Thanks, best regards from Jarle

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@normanshafty]

Saturday night decision making - Shall I watch the latest blockbuster on Netflix or Amazon? No, I shall watch Martin sail across the Atlantic. The correct decision, and good for the soul. Thank you.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@grahamatsea3575]

Wow Martin you are brave....another Atlantic crossing solo. I certainly wasn't expecting that. Great video.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵️⛵️

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

Thanks again for sharing Martin.. A little more uncomfortable this time by the looks. Your humour, smart thinking and cooking always wins the day. Enjoy the sunshine. Cheers Nick

[@mjambo697]

Thank you, Nick, and fair winds 😀⛵️⛵️

[@sailingcanvasback]

Best video yet, Martin! I really admire how you kept calm during the situation with the mainsail and did what needed to be done. Your videos are always an inspiration but this one especially so. Glad you made it safely. Thank you and fair winds!

[@mjambo697]

Thanks a lot 😀⛵⛵

[@Ed-uj4bc]

Riveted Martin. You’re right up there with Christian Williams, Patrick Laine, Barry Perrins, and other brave solo sailors. I cringe when you talk about not bothering to wear a life jacket on the Atlantic because if you fall it’s all over anyway. Hard to wrap my mind around the thin line between life and death. Full points to you sir!

[@mjambo697]

Yes, it is a thin line and awareness of the risk and prevention of it are the key points. Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@sailingsv2ndwind482]

Congratulations on your second crossing, hopefully stay a little longer this time. No covid cutting your trip short. I'm setting off from the UK 2nd August to do the Atlantic circuit myself. far winds.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@floydselzer292]

Great job of sailing, Martin. You are a beast! Happy birthday too! Keep the great videos coming!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@theadaptor9423]

Another fantastic video Martin, and I really admire you for going single handed on such a long crossing. You give new sailors such inspiration and confidence to reach their goals and always you have a smile even when things turn nasty. Looking forward to another episode. Fair winds my friend 👍

[@mjambo697]

Thank you and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@jeffreyking279]

I've been waiting for this video with much anticipation. I really enjoyed it. Great job handling all the adversity and stress. God bless and fair seas!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@dave-morayfirth6560]

Plenty of variety on that crossing Martin. Jambo and yourself make a great team as always !! Look forward to the next video 😀

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@vincentdevitt7685]

As always Martin you and Jambo know where your going , enjoy the beer 😊 ! Great that you take time out to mention safety in your video , we'll done !

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵️⛵️

[@dtmarshall93]

Fantastic crossing. Some challenges but all dealt with extremely professionally! Great skipper - and definitely well deserved anchor beer 🍺

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵️⛵️

[@davidwhitaker6756]

Excellent video. You manage to capture the sea conditions very well; the height and size of the waves and the restlessness of the swell which constantly seems about to swamp your boat, but never quite does, always subsiding just before it reaches you. I have subscribed and look forward to more video.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and enjoy the videos 😀⛵⛵

[@treywest268]

I am so happy to watch this one tonight. Your journies on board Jambo are just so entertaining! I think what I truly love most of all is your good nature despite whatever happens. You have such a wonderful way dealing with adversity. You do what you need to do and just chuckle about it after. I am betting there is a bit of swearing along the way (I know I would be) that probably is edited out. Your videos are so filled with positive aspects that I feel blessed that I found, and follow your channel. Thank you so much for sharing what you do! May good winds and calm seas be with you always!!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@aaammm1606]

Well done with the crossing, and a great video too. The "...single-handed sailor..." comment...and with a wide grin - kudos! Thank you. Warm greetings from Perth, Western Australia. Arvind.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@loobylooroden6176]

I love the way he speaks 🤗

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵️⛵️

[@jrmarshall-iz8sq]

Thank you for your video, well done.

[@mjambo697]

My pleasure 😀⛵️⛵️

[@captainlloyd]

Man dude that intro was like waking up in the 80's to a badass show on TV. Great tastes. Awesome channel 👍

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@hebertcentrone6804]

amazing video, thank you for the experience

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@RixtTjarda]

I Really enJoy your video’s Martin! Thank you very much ! Greetings Rixt

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much, Rixt, and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@Chiefmismaker]

Voll geil Martin. Bis dem Naechsten Fahrt!!!

[@mjambo697]

Vielen Dank 😀⛵️⛵️

[@dgasmd1]

One of the few channels I enjoy about sailing. No gratuitous bikini overload, no bimbos, no over and over suffering of broken parts and repairs, no click bait videos about nothing, and no overdramatising every single thing!!!! Keep it up Martin. Makes it look enjoyable for sure.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@janefletcher5571]

Another great adventure,thanks for letting me join

[@mjambo697]

My pleasure 😀⛵⛵

[@louisross9691]

Great video! (No surprise) you always are happy and confident even when faced with challenges. I suppose that is complete trust in your ability and equipment. Thank you for allowing us virtual stowaways!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@roadboat9216]

Very well documented. Thanks for the voyage.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@donnakawana]

So very exciting an exhilarating... To watch the waves an see how well the boat handled everything. Sails will rip an stuff will break... That's Sailing... Thanks for sharing your life with us grateful for this one✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@hetty43]

Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey. I like the way you show us the maps and charts and your jovial attitude. Thanks. Vielen Gluck. Grusse aus Nordirland. 👍🇬🇧👍🇬🇧

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards to Northern Ireland 😀⛵⛵

[@richguest]

Thanks for this Martin, liking the explanations and also the effort gone into the making of the vid - especially the English version!Also love seeing the absolute confidence you have in your boat.

[@mjambo697]

Thanks a lot and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@darren5472]

Very well done Martin. Another great video. It's amazing how you keep your smile and cheerful expression no matter the situation. That was no easy cruise. Enjoy the Caribbean. I am looking forwards to seeing the next update. 👍🙂👌

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@Lightw81]

Intelligent use of the steering pedestal for the shower sequence.

[@danieldf3149]

Martin, Congratulations for your crossing and Happy Birthday 🎂🎁 You have always the greatest attitude even in the worst situation.Broken sail injured arm. I don’t know how you do it. Enjoy the warm weather…. Thank you for sharing your great trips.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@FredsFavoriteFood]

Another great video! We always enjoy watching and learn also a lot. All the best Martin, greetings from The Netherlands

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards to the Netherlands 😀⛵⛵

[@mesutcure3183]

It was a great adventure Martin. Your positive and cheerful attitude is perfect. Wish you the best and good luck all the time 👍👌

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@madaboutwhisky4637]

Amazing video Martin, the best so far! You are an incredible guy, truly inspirational! Thank you.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@RixtTjarda]

Great video , thank you ! I enjoyed watching ! Looks so easy ! I sailed in the 90th from Canada to amsterdam , with my then boyfriend , Great adventure ! Stil Miss sailing !

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@paulyg1742]

Hello Martin from Ontario Canada. Great channel. Keep it he fantastic sailing adventures. Jumbo is a great boat.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and best regards to Ontario 😀⛵️⛵️

[@larspeterklauber7820]

Well fought during the crossing, Martin. Always nice to see your videos. Fair wind and stay safe 🙏👍💪⛵️🍻

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and always fair winds 😀⛵⛵

[@jameslloyd7402]

Thank you for posting in English Martin. Great video as usual. What an eventful crossing. Your single-handed sailor joke made me laugh out loud. I don’t quite understand what went wrong with the sail, but pleased you found a solution.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you! I lost the main halyard in the mast and could not hoist the spare main sail. I connected the main halyard with the boom topping lift by using a fishing line. I pulled the main halyard through the mast and it came out where the boom topping lift was before: at the starboard winch in the cockpit. With that I gave up my boom topping lift. 😀⛵⛵

[@XYZ-uo8ot]

Very professional video, shooting and editing expert. Great storytelling and very entertaining. Will look forward to seeing much more. Thank you.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and best regards 😀⛵️⛵️

[@Petervandiessen]

Watched all your crossing with much pleasure Martin, After finishing this episode i went to your website to have a look and was confronted with the news that today, easter Sunday, you lost your mast at sea and are now trying to get back to Martinique on motor.... pffff... luckily you are within reach with your fuel i understand....take care and safe travels back, keep us posted!

[@mjambo697]

Yes, I have a few harder weeks behind. Now, Jambo is stored on Grenada for the hurricane season. In the meanwhile, the mast is being made and should be pulled up in October on Martinique. I am back home for the next 4 months, am enjoying my “home holidays” and meeting friends and family. I also find time to answer all the nice comments and am going to start working on the next videos as I could not do anything for quite some time dealing with my broken mast and everything related to it. Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@patrickoconnor661]

Fantastic video and you seem like the greatest guy. Congratulations buddy and I’m now subscribed.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and fair winds 😀⛵️⛵️

[@TheMrGixxer]

Thanks for sharing Martin ! Always nice to see your videos .. cheers

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@jean-claude3705]

Magnifique, you are a great sailor, and always with smile. It s very pleasant. Bravo

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@algarveblues]

Very nice video, high quality, good explanation about route and devices, how they work. Top!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@johnmaclean1322]

Hello Martin, I really enjoy your videos when they come along. You have a very good way of explainig things. I have A Bavaria 320 SL .

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and always fair winds 😀⛵⛵

[@haydenjohnson6905]

Congrats on your crossing. Looking forward to your St Vincent & the Grenadines trip

[@mjambo697]

Thank you and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@Kevin-xs6oj]

A terrific journey!!! Thank you for sharing! I love your channel!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@roadboat9216]

Very well done! Enjoy the E Caribbean. Some of the best sailing in the world. Cheers!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and best regards 😀⛵️⛵️

[@kevinvisser6538]

Great videos Martin! I'm sure you will gain a lot of subscribers with all these wonderful videos! You are very relaxing to watch, no fnacy girls in bikinis all the time, but just pure sailing passion 😃

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@Marszczak]

I enjoyed the video - thank you!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵️⛵️

[@hughburgess4168]

It’s fabulous to have you back Martin! High standard filmatography (my new word) as ever. Very interesting to see you handle the mainsail disaster….always a learning for those of us who wish to follow! And just the shear bliss of sailing across the Atlantic! Well done!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@prestonsjourney]

I always say it can’t be anything else because it is bust being what it is. Powerful words. 😊

[@DEMONNLOL]

شكرًا على المعلومة ننتظر الفيديو القادم يا بطل

[@mjambo697]

شكرا مع اطيب التحيات 😀⛵⛵

[@enriccusell7295]

Sé que habla usted un poco de español...muchas gracias por explicar su aventura y si algo debo remarcar es la seguridad que tiene usted en si mismo y en su barco, FELICIDADES y ahora a disfrutar de sus "pequeñas excursiones" y tenga buena compañia. SALUDOS AFECTUOSOS.

[@mjambo697]

Muchas gracias y saludos 😀⛵⛵

[@andyjamesable]

Super video as always Martin .. many thanks for that .. also very impressed with the succession of freshly laundered and ironed polo shirts that you produced throughout the voyage .. are you sure you didn’t have Anka hidden down below !!!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you! Anke was really at home... 😀⛵⛵

[@guyblanchard4882]

Another great trip Martin! Thanks

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@susang294]

Ready for my “anchor beer” I love that!!

[@mjambo697]

My pleasure 😀⛵⛵

[@TheSkyenet]

Brilliant... and a belated Happy Birthday Martin 🥳

[@mjambo697]

Thanks a lot 😀⛵⛵

[@stephenconway4976]

Another excellent video Martin. Thank you.

[@mjambo697]

Thanks a lot 😀⛵⛵

[@akdf85]

Hello We completed the Atlantic crossing in December on a Super Maramu with a crew of 5. So high respect to you single handed and congratulations. By the way I also ended the trip with a good chilled beer 🍻 Again great job Alain

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and enjoy the time 😀⛵⛵

[@hedleyjackson5131]

Well done Martin enjoy the other side of the pond

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@paulvr3158]

Well that was fun thanks, but the moment that really scared me was the way you used the knife into your palm, one lurch away :-) !

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@rimasmeleshyus4787]

Congratulations Beautiful episode . I really enjoy it to watch amazing incredible adventure . Greetings from tropical paradise island Kauai , Hawaii . About 40 years lining in Hawaii islands .

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and my best regards to Kauai 😀⛵️⛵️

[@edoardodardia3023]

So great! Thanks!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@roncanizares9966]

Great video Martin! Hopefully you are having a delightful Caribbean winter. Some questions: How did you get your autopilot working correctly when it had "misbehaved"? How did you get you solar panels working after they 1/2 of them stopped? Why, why, why don't you have a wind vane? A Hydrovane, for example, could be fitted to your boat without even affecting the drop down transom.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you! The rudder feedback sensor stopped working and I switched it in the system to the virtual sensor, which works but less accurate. The solar panels could not be repaired. Hence, the Honda genset ran more often. I have considered a windvane, but I am not sure if that works at Jambo as I could not install it at the centre of the stern because of the swimming platform. And I am fine with the current system working even very well in rough sea. Never change a winning team! 😀⛵⛵

[@roncanizares9966]

@@mjambo697 You could install a Hydrovane, which works well off-center and is used by many sailors with a swim platform. I don't care very much about my swim platform and rarely used it, so I installed a WindPilot, German made, on the center-line of the stern. I have a below deck unit Raymarine plus an tiller pilot that attaches to the emergency rudder as well. I use the "belt and suspenders", approach which is likely a good way for single-handers to view self steering.

[@desmondb43]

Excellent advice....riviting

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵️⛵️

[@ntorres9138]

Wow - Sailing ⛵️ for a month - you are mentally tough - I admire your tenacity - Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 - Have lots of fun

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@RaimoLehtinen]

Great video🙂👍... the past has been great too, but my german language is so weak, so this is more comfortable to watch🙂

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@karl-heinzgeers7798]

Well done and thank you. My Birthday is also the 23.January …. To Late for congratulations, but a Lucky day

[@mjambo697]

Thank you and congrats to you as well! 😀⛵⛵

[@billhanna8838]

Well done ,

[@mjambo697]

Thanks 😀⛵⛵

[@thelundstram4394]

Brilliant very enjoyable thanks for showing 👍👍

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@warmlandd8852]

happy birthday! Martin:)

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@sebastianurban8151]

Bravo Zulu Martín!!!! I love your videos 100 % pure sail!!!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@elielavignedescoteaux7568]

Always inspiring, love the calm positive attitude.. inspiring..

[@mjambo697]

Thank you and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@asserzaki1600]

Great seaman Capt Martin 👍 just try to make more night sailing videos

[@mjambo697]

Good point! Thank you very much and best regards 😀⛵️⛵️

[@paulkopp3634]

Thank you Martin an interesting crossing to say the least . A little more excitement than you needed I would guess ! Bet the 1st beer and a full nights sleep at anchor was damn good though , and you still managed your usual cheery smile at the end . Hats off to you mate .

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@benjones8304]

Good sailing video. Thank you.

[@mjambo697]

My pleasure 😀⛵⛵

[@Boca-do-rio]

A nice adventure again!

[@mjambo697]

Many thanks😀⛵⛵

[@Boca-do-rio]

@@mjambo697 Saving up more cash for a nice boat myself and hope to get some smart info later on from the Jambo, when it comes to navigation equepmand. ;o)

[@brendanb4900]

Looking well Jambo!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@DaveJohnEllis]

Great video Martin, congratulations on your voyage. I like that you shared your route and weather options and what decisions you made. And you really were a single handed sailor. We chartered in St Vincent earlier this year and toured the grenadines, really good. You must try the beach bbq at Tobago Cuays, assuming you can get a buoy or an anchorage there, busy but worth it

[@mjambo697]

My pleasure and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@rontaylor4235]

Good on you Martin! Cheers

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵⛵

[@patricklaine6958]

Just saw this one Martin, as I have been in blue water myself for quite a while. Really bad luck with the unintentional gybe that destroyed your main sail. You handled it like a pro, as always. You had quite a bit more wind than I did on my recent Transat. Maybe we can jointly ask mother nature for a happy medium. OK? ;-)

[@mjambo697]

Thank you, Patrick. Actually, this was peanuts to what has happened on the cruise back because the mast broke (it will be Ep15, mid August in English) Yes, let’s have easier conditions! Fair wind and kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@patricklaine6958]

@@mjambo697 Aiieee. More bad luck. Looking forward to seeing what happened, and how you handled it. Fair winds my friend.

[@williamforbes8261]

Fantastic loved your video many thanks

[@mjambo697]

My pleasure and thank you very much😀⛵⛵

[@wollekemper8317]

@arround 12:00 the old saying kicks in : One yacht is a yacht , two yachts are a regatta ! 🙂

[@mjambo697]

True 😀⛵️⛵️