It’s HARD to say goodbye. #56

[@bobtresenriter5154]

Hey guys, just wanted to give you some really big kudos on your commitment to safety onboard the Polar Seal. I follow several sailing channels and yours is the only one to stress the importance of life jackets and AIS beacons underway with safety lines rigged during the night watches. It is so easy for something untoward to happen unexpectedly and rapidly and I commend you for your diligence. Good job!!!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks Bob. Its really hard some times... when it gets warm and the weather is nice, putting kn the lifejacket is the last thing you want but its good habbit. Ryan

[@martynelliott2621]

Hi, thank you for the video. I discovered your channel totally by chance-or perhaps not! I live in Crete where I moved following the death of my wife 16 years ago. I realised a while ago that possibly, were it not for my grief, that I missed an opportunity to realise my dream so I'm trying to sell my house, buy a boat and after rediscovering my sailing skills, head West, through the straits of Gibraltar and head to the Caribbean via the Canaries and Cape Verde. So thank you, an amazing coincidence and I look forward to viewing the rest of your programmes.

[@d3w4yn3]

Sophie, I have lived a life of traveling the country and the world, and I have had to miss many family funerals. The family that knows me knows my heart and how I feel about them, and they have great understanding. I continue to share my life with them from afar, just as you do. I'm sure they love you and understand.

[@ponymanr]

Love your videos and eagerly await your next one. So sorry about your Grandmother. I just wanted to say, in closing, that you have the most beautiful hair of any of the sailing community, or land lovers .....love you both, and thanks for sharing your adventures.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks Roger! :)

[@johnrichard6802]

It is no wonder how many friends you have. Your personality and vibrant being attract so strongly.

[@billgardyne7328]

Beautifully expressed from your heart. Yes, it is as if something has to ‘die’ to enable something else to be born, or blossom, and each reconnection is different from the last because of the space / time / experience in between. There is something ethereal in those moments. To quote Ram Dass, it is as though ‘We are walking each other home.’

[@johnphillips519]

Wow that sunset with the dolphins was just staggering💯

[@kevinvondran6353]

Great explanation for the life style living on the hook . Really enjoyed this Sophie ! Thanks

[@jeffslaven]

What a wonderful good bye video. I teared up a little bit too Sophie.

[@svfairisle]

Almerimar is definitely an odd place! We we're only there 2 days (sailing East about the same time as you were sailing West) I cant say we took to it the way you did. We have taken to Cartagena though where we are wintering now so we'll have the same sort of feelings leaving here. Good thing though is that it's more about the community than the place and I'm sure we'll meet up with sailing friends again as will you.

[@ocxb]

Awesome video, point well taken about the comfort zone.

[@alanduffy7993]

You guys always make great videos, but that video was exceptional. It showed yet another side to your adventure I had not considered, "the good-byes". Thanks for putting this perspective into a video and sharing. Also wish I could be as relaxed as Ryan when leaving the dock embarking on a longer passage, my mind would be racing with thoughts at that point.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Hahaha! Thanks! Ryan isn't always known for being "relaxed" (he's getting better though) but we've gotten "acceptable" at coming in and out of the dock. Also, you may have noticed that there was ZERO wind that day! Haha :) /Sophie

[@SVImpavidus]

Excellent video guys. Sail Safe. Ant, Cid & the Pooch crew.

[@RusstafaB]

Amazing how much knowledge both of you have acquired. Pretty amazing what you have achieved I would be hard pushed to get the boat out of the marina without causing major damage so all power to you both. Happy sailing.

[@janiceworkman7144]

Sophia you are a very sweet beautiful lady. Sorry for your loss🙏

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks Janice :) /Sophie

[@HopeOfJoe]

Of course I loved this video ✌️ Miss Sophie has become quite the philosopher. Good vibes, sailing girl ✨💯✨⛵️⚓️🏝🍷✨

[@rimasmeleshyus6545]

Great video,many thanks

[@bill4nier]

Yeah, you got at the end; it's never really good bye, it's see you later. 😉 Great video, thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵.

[@brharris0435]

Thank you both for sharing. It is odd to be sitting in my office, early in the morning watching this. Its currently -37C outside and the commute in was ugly. Hold on tight to what you have.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

-37C!!!! 😱😱😱😱 where are you?!!

[@brharris0435]

​Northern(ish) British Columbia, Canada. A small city called Prince George. Just enduring the usual 1 week of extreme cold that comes to visit each year. It's these extremes that give contrast to the summers of hiking and cycling etc. and help a person appreciate them. Fair winds to you both.

[@Cliffepoos]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@directorstu]

You guys are amazing. I have watched you grow so much. It's inspirational. You manage to express the realities of your adventures; The highs and the goodbyes without falling into mawkishness or self absorption. I bet you would write a great book.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thank you! Eventually, I will write a book :) but we need to go farther in the adventure first!

[@directorstu]

@@RyanSophieSailing of course!

[@patrickmaloney6440]

Hi guys, so I'm a bit late to the R&S party so am playing catch up, but this episode has really moved me. I can see the sadness you have at moving on and saying goodbye to these strangers that became good friends, and losing a loved one is always hard. I'm going through a few changes in my own life at the moment, all because of this stupid pandemic that we're having to live through now, so this struck a nerve with me. New friends are just waiting to be found... Sending (belated) love and best wishes to you. x.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Hi Patrick, never too late to the Ryan and Sophie party! Enjoy the ride!

[@marcwouters6059]

Nice to see Sophie again , have missed you in the iridium go video !!!

[@PaulHarold]

The goodbye makes the next hello that much sweeter.

[@stuarthinds848]

Great vlog! Im sorry that I missed you leaving Almerimar. I'll look for your polar seal sticker in the stumble tonight. Have fun.

[@gregorycuke]

Hi Ryan and Sophie. Glad to see that you had a good crossing. I made it to Barbados on Dec 11 and then went on to St. Vincent and the grenadines and I’m currently in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia. I’m leaving in the morning and will be sailing right past you. Plan to stop in St. Pierre before continuing north. Not sure if you are planning to head N or S from there, but if N perhaps we will bump into each other along the way. My Yacht is Hydro Therapy. Enjoy your stay in the Caribbean.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Hi Greg, we are working our we north from martinique. Maybe we run in to you. Ryan

[@paul42592]

Great episode. The sailing community is really quite unique, isn't it? Looking forward to the Atlantic crossing episodes.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Boat people are incredible! :)

[@jimiandersen6962]

Condolences on your grandmother. Alzheimer is a terrible disease. Great episode. Love how sporty you guys look when sailing. I just look like a bum 🤠

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks Jim! She’s better where she is now than suffering from Alzheimer’s... wait until you see us cross. Total bums ;)

[@Sciolist]

I really like how you pace your videos, it is really difficult to get right and it is such a important part of vlogging. I've watched many vlogs, yours manages to stand out amongst them all which is no small achievement.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks!!! ❤️ it means so much 😊

[@YanikaMuscat]

So true! I can't agree anymore. Saying goodbye to new friends that just met on travels is so emotional. But it is still fun as it's making a new way of a new start everyday in a good way but the memories are never forgotten with that person that you have met. 😊 Keep on sailing. ⛵

[@HiroNguy]

"Unstable condition: A symptom of life In mental and environmental change...." - Neil Peart. Condolences about your grandma.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks Mark :)

[@pornstarlivesmatter3319]

oh my i came here to help with my mourning of neil! dammit!!!!!!

[@toddabrahamsson1797]

Great video, please keep them coming !!!

[@jimh.5286]

Your harbor departure was so sweet and fun, it seemed like there should have been a band, waving flags and some balloons. LOL

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Jim, maybe you can arrange that next time ;) ryan

[@ame2deo]

I guess your grandma wants you happy and smiling for her too. She would be happy in knowing you doing a great time for your life. So experience it at its best and enjoy even more every single day for her too. Whenever she is she will be proud of you and happy of your smiles.

[@MichaelBuck]

Kinda strange watching you leave when you already have made it across and are in the Carribean now, LOL...But what a journey you two have forged for yourselves. God Bless!!!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Haha, I know! But there's a part of me that loves looking at what happened a while ago. There's so much to learn hindsight! :) /Sophie

[@co4x4]

Cant wait to see the Atlantic crossing episodes and all of Bahamas. I hope to do this some day with my wifey. Cheers from Denver Colorado USA

[@RyanSophieSailing]

It's coming so soon... I can't wait to edit them either! /Sophie

[@danknox9986]

That was a really good video. Thanks for sharing. Love all the French Sailor-girl blue and white striped shirts. :)

[@RyanSophieSailing]

My trademark, basically ;)

[@danielhouston7941]

Thanks for this. We don’t ordinarily think about the good bye emotions in this life.

[@maryetdave]

We will soon be leaving our land base living, Im sure it will be a sad moment but many experiences will be built. After so much preparation one just needs to say, thats its, it is time and untie the lines.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Yep, at some point, we all have to rip the band aid ;)

[@stony7827]

Thanks for sharing this Video - good video editing as always, fair winds.

[@pblnlpalu]

My condoleances! I lost both my parents recently!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Condoleances as well, not the best moments to live 😔

[@RVLifeNOW]

Sometimes this is what I hate most about cruising. Especially when I meet a really special girlfriend along the way, which I don’t make that easily...and I have to leave before the friendship fully develops and I will never know how full it may have been. -Rebecca on SV Brick House

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks for sharing Rebecca, feels good to know I'm not the only one :) /Sophie

[@dingo397]

Less Talking !! More sailing.... WOW you sure make friends quickly be safe and have fun.....Practice your diving.

[@ThePetejb]

I remember coming into Gibraltar many years ago, the sheer number of ships is scary!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Amazing, right! Ryan

[@larssolem2507]

Hey lovely people, love your channel and your vibrant presence Sophie. My wife and I looking at moving to Costa del Sol and have heard a few good things about Almerimar, which would suit me as a life long sailor. Any advise on rental properties and good locations. Love to see you both doing the Caribbean adventure. Fair winds and happy sailing

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Almerimar is very cheap, but a bit isolated. Perfect for sailors, but I don’t know how good it would be land-based. Besides, the sea of plastic behind isn’t super nice... but the southern coast of Spain has plenty of beautiful places! Check out Estepona and la Duquesa. We love those places :) /Sophie

[@kaskl5403]

The great thing about these goodbyes is that in the sailing community you will see them again in the future, so good bye until you meet again, Safe travels.

[@michaeldouglas6872]

Noticed that from Ran sailing couple Johan and Malin .. they have been running into fellow voyagers / sailors on numerous destinations that they had met previously in other areas so likely they will meet up with many

[@csranch2000]

Love the video Sophie! Did you get another camera yet? Hope to see you all on the water one day. We plan to start cruising next year.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

No I haven’t :( it’s hard to get stuff delivered without being at a marina, and it’s even harder here in the Caribbean. Ryan’s parents come to see us in Guadeloupe in February, so I think I’ll wait until then. Glad you liked the video! 😊 /Sophie

[@windmedic]

Sophie, I know your tell now...when you are unhappy you pull at your hair and scratch the back of your head...goodbyes are never easy, but don’t let it discourage you from making connections...it’s what life is about...not the things you have or the money in your pocket...after all, at the end, we all leave...it’s up to us how much at peace we are when we do...and I know Big girls don’t cry, but it’s ok to when it’s real...hey Ryan...I hope you hugged her good and long after the camera turned off...

[@DEELAD5551]

awesome channel guys :)

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks! :)

[@chuckprice9500]

Dont say good bye ! Say, see you later !

[@qatarsailor7727]

Your video is cool 👌

[@deverickburrows1927]

Hi I enjoy your videos i follow a lot of sailors two of which I'll share with you to watch.sailing la/vagabond and sailing Uma.

[@janiceworkman7144]

Sophie and Ryan we watch Irenka and Woody and the kids also!!♥️

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thats awesome. They have such a great family. Ryan

[@pblnlpalu]

At 4.45 you see the two from Vienna! They won the lottery!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

We’re super good friends! they were over on our boat last night for dinner 🥰

[@martinmoravek1645]

Baby dolphin! 9:55

[@stan3497]

great vid, thank you. see you later.

[@w00dbutcher50]

Dang it Sophie...You made my eyes sweat again..

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Aw, sorry :)

[@w00dbutcher50]

@@RyanSophieSailing that's okay...they were happy tears!

[@webheadusa9377]

It is okay to get emotional, so go for it! :¬) Webhead USA

[@mybonsailife6354]

Isn’t it a great feeling to leave a place behind as you head out on a new adventure?

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Sometimes yes... sometimes no. Ryan

[@mybonsailife6354]

How far north are you coming? Would love to crew with you guys! Gene

[@nffremote]

In French they say, a la prochaine, its the best.

[@Laberding]

I Wonder if you ever use the TV. Do you find it useful to have?

[@lyfandeth]

There are Canon corporate repair facilities. I would ask them for a repair estimate, and if you explain that you are a working professional, they can expedite that for you.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Yeah, I’ve done that before. The repair was 400€ (to replace the microphone jack port), it took them 12 weeks and I had to leave and pick the camera at the same place. The repair was guaranteed 6 months, and yeah... it broke again. But now it’s just shutting off randomly. Salt air isn’t kind on cameras :/

[@davidc6510]

Nice introspection Sophie and a nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@sabretom7594]

So Ryan caught you with the old daylight saving time trick. He’s an aviator, yeah, it was an accident. Betcha he catches you on the flip side this spring.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Hahaha! To be fair, we wake each other up. Sometimes when we feel good enough, we let the other one sleep longer. My watch and phone had automatically changed and I just couldn’t understand why the time was so long 😂 5 hours between 1AM and 6AM with not a minute of sleep, it stung a bit!

[@jejewa2763]

How do you finance all this? Further on so many younger couples are also like you. How do you finance it. Where does the money comes from?

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Both Sophie and I work remote from the boat. People seem to finance things in different ways. Some of them are just out for a year or two. Some sold companies. Some are making it work on a very tight budget. Just like normal land life everyone has their own ways and their own story. Ryan

[@jejewa2763]

@@RyanSophieSailing thank you for answering. Wish you fair wind and lots of happy time!

[@JjCoronet]

I no you suffer from sea sickness after watching your videos, i just watched a tv programme about taking a shot of ginger can reduce sea sickness by 68% they also used gadgets which all failed so get ginger or ginger tabs or shots for instant cure to your issue

[@ronaldjohnson2056]

Get your cannon checked out a camera shop might not be as bad as you think.. good luck on passage..

[@nortonmolly]

Goodbyes are a sailors life. Nice video 👍 Would be nice to hear you speak some French at times.

[@waltdoney2513]

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[@Dalm8tns]

Peat likes Jolie

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Took me awhile to figure this out. But the dog name was 'Zoey' we cant have peat messing up his first approach. Ryan