Sailing single-handed across the Atlantic Ocean: Planning and Preparations

[@kevinvisser6538]

So I just noticed you are doing this talk with Oliver both in German and in English, great! You really are going the extra mile, and this episode is very informative of the practical aspects. 90% of the sailing channels only seem to focus on bikinis instead of sailing nowadays, keep up the good work!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@rustanrimner9830]

@@mjambo697 hello. Swedish man pensionist no longer working and allwsys dreamed of sailing. Can you recommend it. Navigation now with GPS is no problem. I se u

[@davimoraes7079]

That was great. I'm 17 and don't have any experience with sailing, but it's something I look forward to learn and eventually pursue a crossing. Also, you inspired me to be a bit more organized with my tasks, since I'm usually a bit of a mess. Danke aus Brasilien !

[@mjambo697]

Thank you! Sailing is a great experience. If you have a chance learning it just do it. Best regards to Brasil 😀⛵️🇲🇶

[@klausjensen9150]

very informative , thank you. Greetings from Canada

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵️🇸🇽

[@22jaydogg]

Damn it must be wonderful to be able to travel around the world like that

[@leahrliporada5818]

God bless M Jambo

[@mjambo697]

Thank you 😀⛵️⛵️

[@whitebeltforlife]

Cheers! Hope you are well where ever you are Mr Jambo :)

[@mjambo697]

Yes, all fine. I am in Spain. Thank you very much kind regards 😀⛵⛵

[@jamesmoseley7141]

Awesome I love these S/V JAMBO videos and im actually getting ready to head to bahia del sol elsalvador and move my buddies 40' ketch to Costa Rica 🇨🇷 via Panama canal Belize 🇧🇿 across the gulf of Mexico and into corpus Christi Texas cheers jambo i love your videos!! FYI my childhood Name until this day is Jimbo ;; cheers bro 👍 safe sailing

[@mjambo697]

Sounds like a great plan! Thank you, Bro, and best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@mauricioobregon9875]

Thank you very much to tech us how to cross Antlantic Ocean, not few words!

[@mjambo697]

Thanks again 😀⛵⛵

[@cpgeorge4442]

sail cross big ocean almost like spacecraft travel in space, what you got is what you have except ocean has fish for food

[@Lannidu]

I am following your sailing. This video is very informative and inspiring. Best regards

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@hughburgess4168]

Another great production Martin. I am beginning to consider crossing the Atlantic. You answered my first question, “What part of the year is the best time to cross?” January to April...statistically! My next question will be, when is the best time to travel from Northern Ireland to the Canary Islands! Inspiring and very pleasant to watch your videos. Thank you.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you! I would think the best time to sail from Northern Ireland to the Canaries would be in the summer June to August. Cork might be the last stop and then sailing via Madeira. Best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@bud1412]

Good job, easy to understand, looking forward to the crossing video’s. I subbed.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you very much 😀⛵⛵

[@pkx5834]

Great videos Martin. Keep them coming 😃

[@mjambo697]

Thanks a lot! I will do! 😀⛵️🇦🇬

[@johnhassall1782]

Great video,,, Im starting to learn how to sail,, with the hope of doing something like this one day! 👍

[@mjambo697]

Thanks a lot! Great plan! 😀⛵️⛵️

[@pierreberglund4059]

Great and informative episod, thank you for sharing!

[@mjambo697]

My pleasure! Thanks a lot 😀⛵️🇦🇬

[@OverlandSea]

Great video Martin, Thanks for doing it in English

[@mjambo697]

My pleasure! Thank you! 😀⛵️🇦🇬

[@macdchef]

Have a school friend ... is going to do the same this year

[@sailinghelipilot]

Hi Martin, I really enjoy your videos and what to say thanks for doing an English version. I wanted to ask what cruising guide use? I like the looks of it. Thanks

[@mjambo697]

Thank you! I am ususally using the cruising guides from Imray. Various books for the different areas. Best regards 😀⛵⛵

[@sailinghelipilot]

@@mjambo697 Thanks for the info

[@jojobaerlin]

Nice. 😍🙋🏻‍♂️👍🏻

[@mjambo697]

Many thanks 😀⛵⛵

[@georgecumming760]

A clear plan well thought without coronavirus. Where are you now?

[@mauricioobregon9875]

Master Martin, when you ever need som crow, please think in me!

[@mjambo697]

Thank you. Unfortunately, Jambo is rather small. But thanks! 😀⛵⛵

[@seymourbuttsesquire3252]

This is fantastic! Quite curious to know how Oliver did though.

[@mjambo697]

Thank you! Oliver has not made it and had to abandon his yacht, but he got rescued 😀⛵⛵

[@seymourbuttsesquire3252]

@@mjambo697 Oh wow! So sorry to hear that! Thank you very much for taking the time to reply Cap'n. I've learned a lot watching your videos and not just about solo sailing but your attitude towards daunting situations is inspiring. Thanks again and fair winds.

[@mauricioobregon9875]

Good Plannitn, some 7 days more!

[@mjambo697]

😀⛵⛵

[@howardheckers8186]

Hey Martin. Really enjoying your professional video's with great help. Like your Bavaria 34 foot sailboat, as I'm a tall sailor what is the headroom of this Bavaria ? would it be workable as I'm 1,96 cm to sail long distances with a 34 foot ? thanks in advance

[@mjambo697]

Thank you! The hight under deck is about 1.85 to 1.9 cm. If I am you I would go for the convinient headroom above 2.0 m. I.e. some Bavaria 36 have that. 😀⛵⛵

[@DriftfishCo]

Would you recommend the Bavaria 34 for transatlantic?

[@mjambo697]

I had no problems with my Jambo. Yes, it is doable and even more. Best regards 😀⛵️🇲🇶

[@kevincody850]

I’m watching this in reverse so congratulations on your solo trans-Atlantic. How did your neighbour get on in the Hanse? I had assumed trans-Atlantic sailors would need downwind sails but he appeared to only have the small self-tacking jib.

[@mjambo697]

Unfortunately, Oliver has not made it. He had to leave and sink his ship in the middle of the Atlantic due to technical problems. But he got rescued by another sailing yacht.

[@kevincody850]

@@mjambo697 wow! A reminder it isn’t always “plain sailing”.

[@ksmcgloin]

@@mjambo697 Going to say...this was an unexpected answer!

[@yannisbio]

@@mjambo697 please when you have time and you are allowed to say , tell us what went wrong, regardas

[@mjambo697]

@@yannisbio Water got into the vessel via the fastening screws of the windvane control, which had come loose. Oliver thinks a collision could be to blame. Then his autopilot failed. The bilge pump on Plan B was in an awkward position, so the water just sloshed past the pump and he spent half the day pumping it away by hand. He couldn’t repair or seal the leak. In the end, after a few days, he had to make the difficult decision to give up.

[@guentherhermannvonbose4935]

Gruß aus Weeze

[@mjambo697]

Schöne Grüße

[@cpgeorge4442]

what about the visa matter ?

[@mjambo697]

Customes clearance is doen at the port of entry.

[@opal_forest3942]

Shame about the horible music