He Sailed Across the Atlantic in a 16 ft Boat! Would You Dare?- Ep. 300 RAN Sailing

[@RANSailing]

300 episodes! 😃 Wow that’s crazy! Thank you so much for watching our videos and following our adventures! Much love from us! /Malin, Johan & Vera

[@egreens8512]

Congratulations ! Great 300th episode , thank you .

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

It's we who are thanking you for sharing both your family and your adventures. All the best and look forward to the next 300. :-)

[@landahoy5217]

👍👍👍 love you guys!

[@marka11111]

Congratulations! 300 gems 💎💍, every one!

[@theflyingfool]

Life's more fun with Ran Sailing (and Veras antics) :D

[@carlosrosa1965]

Total respect for this lad and his first mate, a respectful interviewer, no arrogance, just mutual respect and understanding of the huge differences between vessels but the same passion for crossing oceans no matter what size, and how long it might take. Each has its own merits. Nice one Centurion!!

[@obxarms7685]

I would think that humility would be more natural considering what this kid did on such a small vessel that he built himself!

[@royschwaben9646]

I'm a native English speaker, sometimes I take it for granted, but it blows my mind I can get on KZbin and watch a Swedish guy and a Polish guy have a wonderful intelligent discussion about sailing, yet I can understand it and follow along and enjoy every bit of it. Well done! You deserve standing applause. Bravo to both of you.

I am Polish, I have been to almost 50 countries. When traveling, I always speak English. I know I make mistakes, but people understand me. For many people, English is their "second/third" language. The Polish language has a very, very rich vocabulary. We think in Polish but we try to say it in English. This is very problematic. The most important thing (in my opinion) is to understand each other.

[@fredericmora]

This guy is a genius and forces us to realize how Simplistic traveling could be. Power to him, and power to you to get his interview. Thank you guys !

[@koborkutya7338]

reminds me of Sven Yrvind

[@NSB25445]

Yes, incredibly simple. Just become a master sailor prepared for everything, and off you go.

[@fgansell]

So good, so brave, great that there are still young people out there building there own and setting off, great interview. Thank you.

[@gregzeszotarski9927]

That was absolutely amazing. What a guy, across the Atlantic in basically a dingy that he built. Guy has got a lot of courage.

[@michaelbakker5314]

Thank you for taking the time to share his story. And even more respect for him for building his own 5 meter boat and making the crossing, well done man.

[@larrymacaluso9051]

What an interesting young man, it is refreshing to see this person so dedicated to creating his dream and then to sail it on the ocean. great interview Johan, thanks for sharing.

[@andreafluffkitten]

I've a load of respect for all the guys who build and sale Setkas. Brilliant little design, and I kind of want one.

[@justme.9711]

You'd save a lot of time, effort and money getting a secondhand fiberglass boat and probably have standing headroom.

[@philgray1023]

I'd buy a Tophat. Cheaper and a proven circumnavigator

[@yarpenzigrin1893]

@@philgray1023 I'd buy an Albin Vega if we're talking cheap, small circumnavigators.

[@lukecelt9000]

Wow. Brawo Jakub, well done, fantastyczna przygoda!

[@MrA1582000]

Amazing young man. He is wise beyond his years.

[@brucebenson5908]

At first I thought we would learn about a stunt sailor but it turns our we learned about a safe sailor. A stunt sailor makes a clearly dangerous voyage in a clearly dangerous boat. Maritime rescue services then have to risk their lives and spend public money to save the sailor if he gets into trouble he has brought upon himself. But Jakub is clearly a responsible guy who has done a magnificent job building and sailing his boat.

[@jeromebreeding3302]

Captain"we're going to need a bigger boat !)

[@kah227]

Are you talking about people like these two crazy Finns. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rInKc3Sim7GMbLs

[@robertcapen6814]

@TrueFact I think you may be jumping to quickly to a sad conclusion. Yes the nuts and bolts holding the keel appear small, but there was no indication of how those were imbedded in reinforcing material like fiberglass and other compounds. Certainly a survey is in order for whoever buys the vessel.

[@AntiVaganza]

@TrueFact Proper KZbin comment... The ballast, according to the plans is 170kg. I count at least 6 bolts. If anything this is overengineered. Yes, he could have used bigger washers or a stainless plate but I have raced hard on similarly sized, small keelboats with more ballast, less keel bolts (not even spread out like these) and this is on boats that were built in the 70s and have been raced hard for decades. As long as there's no rot, those bolts will hold up fine and 170kg/8 - even when falling off waves - wont "pull the bolts throught the wood".

[@AntiVaganza]

​@TrueFact I didn't race a boat in the 70s, I raced it decades later as it was a very strong fleet and the older, best hulls were actually, pretty thin... They were OK at the keel, but nothing spectacular. He shook the boat down for three months in the Baltic with tons of wind and while he did build this one, he didn't design it. I'm pretty sure a naval architect did. And yes, I would probably cross an ocean in this boat if I had gone through the phases of getting to know it as he did and especially if I had built it with that purpose in mind. So, I for one, will stop being another youtube expert, disagree with you and wish him good luck on his next build.

[@downwardlymobile4957]

Proof that having a limited budget doesn't always mean you have to have equally limited dreams. Also a welcome reminder that we shouldn't get too hung up about what boat the other guy has.

[@marclawyer2789]

Saw an interview with a French guy who was circumnavigating in a self built 4m sailboat...the interview was in South Africa so he's home by now. Hats off to all these adventurers... Wave Rover is building a small boat to do the same...

[@cornishhh]

The French guy is Yann Quenet. His boat is Baluchon.

[@tomcraddock244]

Well done young man !! That was a great interview!! Fair winds ⛵️

[@dj33036]

I am always in awe of people like him.

[@annewillmott3091]

What commitment from a fine young man. It makes a difference when you are young and have a goal in life. Very balanced and grounded young man with the courage to stretch himself to an adventure in his self made chariot of the sea! I love the way you interviewed him, gave him the central story with respect and admiration. It was great to see you sail with him and feel the power of the wind in his small but well crafted boat. Perfect all round, thank you 🏝

[@thejerseylady1]

Hi guys, thank you so much for sharing this fascinating story. My father built several boats but we only went on the Great Lakes in the US. Yes I would dare to cross the Atlantic in my younger years but not now in my later 70s. Take care God bless Gloria 🐂

[@BenMilford]

What an incredible thing to build your own boat and sail the ocean.

[@loniallorenz2009]

What an inspiring young man ! Just an excellent interview, your style is fabulous and the filmography was top notch. 📷👀👏❤️❗️ Loni & Al

[@mikewillis2934]

Great interview with well thought out questions. Amazing chap!

[@joedavis6069]

Congratulations on 300 episodes, looking forward to many more.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Very nice to hear from this young man.

[@roberttorres809]

Wow, I’ve got no words. All I can say is ,” Wow”!

[@h.rutten2187]

6:40 funny how the line is loudly smashing into the mast during their interview, just another part of minimization in this case comfort. Go smal, go simple, go fast and far, I’m loving it these minimalist sailers.

[@h.rutten2187]

A good alternative for sleeping on the floor or just gaining room away from water bottles is to hang a hammock, I love hammocks on boats.

[@clayfarnet970]

It’s too small for me, but why not? It takes a special individual to take on a challenge of that nature. It definitely makes it more affordable. Great interview!

[@felixcat9318]

Microcruisers are very capable craft, and this one is actually at the larger end of the microcruiser spectrum! The Polish Designer has a well earned reputation, and this beautiful compact craft shows why. The 10mm hull is extremely strong, particularly in such a compact sized sailboat, and the boat inspires confidence both in its construction and capabilites. The builder has done an outstanding job, with meticulously precise attention to detail and superb craftsmanship throughout. To have built one's own sailboat and sailed the Atlantic is a phenomenal achievement, and the Interviewee is a phenomenal person! Self built sailboat sailers tend to be calm, considered people that go about their daily lives without fanfare, and this man just gets on with it in an unhurried manner and does it really well. Thank you for this great interview.

[@robertcapen6814]

This was the "real deal." Somehow i fell asleep listening to RAN video and awoke when I heard familiar sounds of a small boat and the sea. I awoke to wonderful memories of sailing my 5m Montgomery 17 from the mouth of the Gulf of California to La Paz. Mexico. I wish this young man well, he is a "for real" sailor!

[@leojoseph6385]

Excellent and respectful interview! That young man going to succeed in whatever he chooses to do! I have zero sailing experience and would not dare to sail the Atlantic in 16ft sailboat.

[@frankjames7272]

news is he is going to fight tyson fury.

[@arkansasboy45]

What a cool interview and an interesting young man. Thanks a lot for the video and safe travels.

[@donnakawana]

Wow, just an amazing vessel he built an has sailed across the Atlantic Ocean... I'm inspired an gobstopped... Thanks for sharing his story with us. An your lives too!! ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@mariemorrissey9378]

What a amazing young man! Thanks for introducing him to us!

[@jomesias]

This is the dream! I’m more afraid of pirates than the ocean. I hope you haven’t met any 🎉🎉

[@bobbiejay2085]

Loved this chat between two men of the sea.

[@sonjadeweerdt5800]

I found it quite an achievement to build the boat and very brave to sail such a distance. Remarkable how shy and modest he is about it and how his face and voice changed when he and Johan were sailing!

[@AntiVaganza]

Great interview! Thanks so much. Sadly, not surprised to see a fair share of haters here doubting his skills, his boat, his everything. So many couch sailors and armchair experts it's depressing, but then again, this is KZbin so it's totally OK to doubt anyone's achivements - especially when they are more profound than your own. How about showing some respect or at the very least having an open mind? Just because it is not your cup of tea does not make what he did dangerous , reckless or ill-adviced. He knows what he can and can not do and he knows his boat better than any of us - he BUILT it for God's sakes. And shook it down in very tough conditions. Finally, I personally believe that people who know how to sail small boats in adverse conditions make for better sailors. End of rant. Thanks again for a great interview and well done to Jakub!

[@guydriver]

Thanks for the change of pace. Nice young fellow

[@Gkitchens1]

It's crazy that every person I've seen cross the ocean so far on 25 to 30 ft sailboats solo so far averaged around 4 knots, and this little boat matched them and did it faster than every one I've seen so far.

[@skippywinters]

Mad respect mate. If I may add it feels this is getting like a competition out there where the smaller boat you find to cross the pond will get you the most views (talking in general on youtube). This is due mostly to todays amazing reliable weather forecasting but also a good share of luck. If things turn for the worst these boats are just not prepared to handle what nature has to offer. Stay safe and happy sailing

[@carledinger3422]

The smaller the boat the greater the adventure ‼️ Good on this guy ‼️😉⛵⚓

[@dv40f]

With people like you my dream is getting closer month by month. ..You're really an inspiration for a lot of tired of this life of madness ! Thanks and GOD 👑 Bless 🙏🏼. ..

[@Mrflynlow]

Really enjoyed that interview..

[@lissainkd2580]

I'm rambling but this is the coolest interview I've seen in , I don't know how long . All the best to you and your new friend.aloha

[@MacomberArtProjects]

Johan was a great interviewer. Thanks for asking such good questions!

[@nheeren1]

That is so cool! Thank you for sharing this. Congratulations on 300 episodes! By some random chance I came across your channel when you guys were just getting started. I will never forget pouring water on the frozen lines to loosen them up. The ocean is still frozen over here in northern Alaska! Thank you, love you guys!

[@TexSavage]

Thanks, nice interview.

[@Damien616]

Great job to the young lad, his boat makes my 26 foot Snapdragon look like a mighty yacht ha, but it works; it got them across one of the most serious sailing oceans on this earth.

[@georgemacdonald8899]

Very interesting episode, thanks Jakub for sharing your journey!

[@56Spookdog]

A Japanese teen did the same thing sailing from Japan to San Francisco, now in his 80s he’s doing the return trip and should be about halfway to Japan now.

[@cmcsailor497]

300 what a great achievement I have enjoyed everyone, this was a great way to celebrate it too fantastic episode well done 👍

[@mary-i7d9d]

What an amazing young man Jacob is. Very brave indeed. Thanks for sharing!

[@davidnichols147]

Unbelievable interview with Jacob. Thank you again Johan.

[@ffgaivota]

Thanks Johan for the interesting interview to this brave and amazing young man Jakub. Hope you gave him lots of advice about the art of navigating. Congratulations for the 300 episode and looking forward to the next 300.

[@marktiller1383]

I'm the only person in my family with an overwhelming urge to be out on the water sailing. I sailed windsurfing since 1977, sailed dinghies, yacht's and found out through a relative that my family history was sailing cargo badges up and down the Thames since the 1400s hence the family name.

[@1240enzo]

A good effort for sure and categorically no way in the world would I attempt such a passage on a tiny boat. Mind you way back in the late 1980s, Aussie sailor Serge Testa over 3 yrs sailed around the world in his self built 3m boat. That record still stands.

[@hobimizyelken8725]

Johan, a little enthusiastic and adventurous boy can be seen in your eyes when you grabbed the tiller of that tiny boat! ☺️ Thanks for the well executed interview.

[@markburton8303]

This lad built his own boat! Then sailed it across the Atlantic!! Fair play, that is amazing!

[@Fifty8day]

Loved this story I admire this young man so much. What a brave sailor.

[@gsftom]

Good on u guys for dedicating a video to this guy and his boat. You guys are great for bringing us this story. This guy is amazing for building his own boat and having the courage and skill to cross the Atlantic is a 16’ boat. Crossing the Atlantic takes guts. Doing it in a 16’ boat requires unimaginable courage 😎.

[@jameslesliejr.5636]

You guys rock. Fascinating. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@robinhodgkinson]

I can see Johan you are quite excited by the idea of sailing this small boat across the Atlantic. No surprises there. If you sail to the Antarctic (?) you have adventure in your heart. As for boat building. I’m 70% through building my second boat… My advice - take satisfaction from finishing the small jobs as you go. Pretty soon you realise you’re on the home straight. Sailing here I come.

[@jeroenboth3904]

Great interview. Very impressed. Thanks a lot for sharing this story.

[@JDHood]

The world is in dire need of a lot more young adults with that combination of determination, ambition and adventurism! If something catches his interest, he will simply keep after it until he succeeds!

[@windonwater3895]

Wow! What a great story and a fantastic interview. Thanks Johan and to Malin for all the text overlays. Hopefully Vera will be back next week! Ron

[@MS-fo8vr]

Oh, and congrats on 300 episodes!

[@Denver1976Man]

Wow, Hats off to this young man. Brave young soul. God Bless him

[@zazu9117]

The best sailing channel that I know of.

[@shredderhater]

Nice to know there is such brilliance and courage in the world

[@andrelvas87]

Kuba is an amazing fella! Nice to hear from him!

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

I enjoyed this interview and tour of this small cruising boat. It appears very practical. This was a very good break from the ordinary. I hope you continue to offer a variety of videos as you cruise along and when you lay over. Sail On!

[@OldManGibb]

Ok, That's way cool. I wish more young people had his passion.

[@bellenvideo5629]

Polish are brave people 💪 always nice to have adventure with them 🙏

[@jimmcdonald9244]

Jakob is one courageous fellow. Good on him! I hope the next boat project is a success too.

[@327365hp]

Congrats to Jakub, that's an amazing accomplishment!

[@dww0013]

Cool interview. Very interesting sailor and boat. A very intelligent and brave man! Thanks for sharing.

[@mp6756]

It takes a special kind of person to cross the Atlantic ocean in a dingy. No matter the conditions you will be reminded of your boat size. A very brave couple of young men

[@chappyd5109]

What a great 300th episode. I have a 16 ft. Compact Sailing Yacht. I can't imagine crossing an ocean in it. Great Interview...

[@trevhedges]

Very cool thanks guys

[@MARKLINMAN1]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! This young man is truly BRAVE and BRILLiANT all at the same time.....LOVED this video, thank you for sharing it with us! AWESOME.

[@jjansen987]

Crazy to sail with such a small boat. No radar or safety raft. Hats off to him.

[@CAPTIVEPULSEMAKER]

Respect from Oklahoma. Thank you. Totally an inspiration to see.

[@johnbrown-cn8uh]

Great interview Johan . Enjoyed this very much, he did an amazing job building his own boat and look forward to his next project.

[@sumobear2031]

Great respect to the crew and designer. I wish i had the courage to take my boat on such an adventure, sadly i know that, that will nver happen, but i really enjoy watching video's such as this and dreaming that one day i may do the same. (even if i know i never will).

[@jaydubya4727]

Thanks for the great interview! Well done the captions, made it easier to follow.

[@man-with-handle]

What a great episode 👍 and a great achievement to build and sail your own yacht across the big pond. And Vera never got a look-in ........

[@MikeSantis]

I think Johan is getting ideas of crossing the Atlantic in a tiny boat once. You can see it on his face he is so excited!

[@lissainkd2580]

Who better to interview this young man humbled for all of us .

[@mattholley3642]

Absolutely amazing stuff. Thank you for documenting this RAN!

[@marcuscollins7018]

Fabulous.. he really knows what he is doing..

[@JCAJCA3]

Really great interview! Very impressive young man. GOD bless. JC

[@EricSmith-lf6cz]

That was wonderful - even if it wasn't you sailing. I don't know that I have the courage to sail across an ocean in a boat that small. (No question - I could never do that!) That was as crazy as Johan sailing to Antarctica!

[@teresitasamonte1074]

That was a very good interview from a a young man.

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Great episode, very interesting to hear Jacob's story.

[@markcampbell7577]

Beautiful work.

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Jakub is an amazing man! He has so much courage and determination. I hope that he posts some new videos soon when he starts building his new boat. His Instagram account is private, but I asked to join anyway. Thank you for showing this incredible man on your channel!

[@deraneaton2576]

A salute to Jacob and Benjamin from a 4.6m dinghy sailboat (1979 Boston Whaler Harpoon 4.6m)! If "Windwalker" had a closed cockpit, more instruments and a little more length, she'd become the "Shaka". A fun and intrepid episode! Thanks for the interview. Blessings, S/V Windwalker

[@davidhakes3884]

Great interview RAN, you earned my subscription. Thank you.

[@cyrilimbert8466]

Great video ! Thanks!

[@edim108]

Chłop sam przepłynął Atlantyk w łódce ze sklejki. WOW! Dowód na to, że nawet tak ambitne marzenia jak przepłynięcie oceanu można realizować na budżecie. Muszę wyrobić patent żeglarski bo od lat już mnie i tatę ciągnie na taką podróż. Może nie w łodzi ze sklejki ale w jakimś małym niedrogim jachcie- jeszcze takie istnieją.

[@tomwaite4594]

The true spirit of sailing is alive and well!