Sailing alone across the Atlantic. From La Palma, Canary Islands, to Dominica, Caribbean

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My first Atlantic crossing. I am alone on the 12-metre REYKJA, a 35-year-old steel yacht. It's going from La Palma, Canary Islands, directly to Domenica, Caribbean. The distance is 2790 nautical miles, more than 5000 kilometres. It takes me 24 days.
I cross the Atlantic in February. Sailing in the trade winds is not terribly difficult, but it has its pitfalls. In February, the wind blows stronger than in the months before. When the waves go up, the ship starts to roll strongly. Even sleeping becomes an adventure: where do I cling to without being tossed around? If the genoa, the largest sail, breaks just before the destination, you are suddenly quite lonely as a solo sailor.
My conclusion from almost four weeks at sea? Strong stuff!
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For all of us who dream of this day, we sit in our offices and watch you with envy and dream of the day to experience this simple life and freedom. Please keep making these awesome videos.

winchesterhypnosis
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I totally got the first week inside cabin. The vastness of the ocean made me feel very small, insignificant and at the total mercy of God. It’s a surreal feeling.

DAVEEMAN
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This is how a "sailing channel" should look. Well done sir. Great channel!!

winchesterhypnosis
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All times that i watch yours videos, i feel the spirit of adventure, respect for the sea for the nature and the teaching of the a great, simple, man. I semi to be there. Thank you.

igorfami
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Great video! In particular I enjoy your calm, honest and realistic style. No exaggerated drama or hype of any sort. Just the straight tale of what actually happened. Please keep your videos this way as it is so delightfully different from most of the other (inflated) sailing channels out there. Thanks!

mrvegardeide
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What a brave man. I would be petrified to do this voyage. So well done...😀😀

kenc
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Well done and congratulations on your brave crossing.

fraserduff-yvtl
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This is the coolest video ever. What an adventure!!! I am an armchair sailor and tell myself I could TOTALLY do this crossing till I got seasick just watching the huge waves and the boat dipping and climbing. 😂😂

SailorChic
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Beautifully filmed and narrated, thank you.
" A ship in harbor is safe - but that is not what ships were built for."

zenpanda
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I enjoyed this. 20+ days is a long time to be entirely alone and at the mercy of mother nature. I imagine psychologically this can be challenging but at the same time a pure and beautiful experience. Thank you for sharing your journey and all the best for your next adventure.

picturemaker
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wonderful refreshing adventurous a fantastic huge voyage in a short video, I admire you and your courage and determination!

sandrocavali
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30 seconds in and I’m loving it already ❤

Mgtowfreedom
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I love your ship, please if you get the time, do a boat tour. Thank you

MrNiklassthlm
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Wow, what an adventure! Congratulations.

ranger
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Truly a milestone in anyone's life. I am sure you are all the more richer for it.

redshifttrucking
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Congratulations! You did it and we're proud of you. I would never have the guts to take on an adventure like this.

joecraven
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The best channel, I really like it and so incredible voyage .Beautiful classic yacht .Greetings from tropical island Kauai. Fear winds and the best luck.

rimasmeleshyus
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Wonderful video and congratulations on a huge achievement! Something about the view of the ocean when you were first out of sight of land really conveyed the mental challenge that, I imagine, is the hardest part of solo voyaging. You've had the experience of a lifetime and I hope we see more voyages from you in the future. Well done!

johnnewman
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I like the video footage of all the natural sailing views without talking and the night shots of the moon. Great job 👍

rd
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Wow, this is incredible. Must have been thrilling and terrifying at times. Very brave thing to do, well done. Excellent video.

michaeldavies