19 year old crossing the Pacific alone

I'm Garrett. I'm 19 years old, and for the last year and a half I've been learning to solo sail the Hawaiian Islands and prepping my boat, a Nor'sea 27 to travel the world. After months at the harbor working on my boat, it's time to leave the dock and sail to French Polynesia. This is a 2,400 nautical mile upwind trip and should take about 25 days.

Thanks for watching the first 11 days of my passage! I had too much footage to fit it all into one video, so make sure to subscribe to see the rest of my voyage. Also, follow me on Instagram if you want

[MemerMan]

Road rage in the middle of the pacific, never thought I’d see the day 😂

[donnyfoster]

Wow this kid has a huge huge set of balls to do this alone or even risk it at all … I would be so scared of hitting a bad storm or just who knows what could happen…… best of luck man

[Paul-cluo]

Someone who can do this can do almost anything in life. It’s an attitude, a way of being…the calmness, the decision making, the planning, the not panicking. Very impressive. Well done and stay adventurous.

[chimneydriptray]

I’m a sailor myself and have read lots lone solo sailor books . Every sailor whose had the guts to cross the Pacific alone like this brave young man says the same thing. (. It’s impossible to cross the Pacific alone and come back as the same person who set off ) good luck my friend.

[Anhony]

Not only is this impressive, but the amount of bravery to be alone in the middle of the ocean is insane! Props to u my dude

[Dirtydollars]

balls of steel. No phone or nothing. No internet just in middle of ocean.... much respect !

[josephkarakowski]

Drove 17 hours from NJ to GA by myself for the first time and I thought that was an endeavor yet this guy is sailing the pacific by himself. Hats off to you buddy, hope for safe travels!

[CoinHustle]

This is the prime example of “you only got 1 life to live” this kid is living it

[noasailingfeet]

I am 71 still sailing my boat number 46. Always looking for new ones, but so far just 2 wifes in my life. Now i am on my way to the med ! One of my friends in Barcelona is 90 years if age and still livingbin his boat. I am happy to see younger people start sailing 👍👍 I started to be onboard as " newborn" with my parents !

[Mayan_Hawaiian]

I can just imagine being an older man, and telling somebody at a bar that I sailed the pacific by myself. That person wouldn’t believe you, then they’d laugh. Then you show them this.
Keep up the good work.

[darebear]

Found your video randomly and have to say how immensely brave you are to have done this. Honestly, I'm hoping that these are being edited while you are back safely on land because my nerves are shot watching you alone on the ocean. Way to go. I wish you all the best. May the winds be at your back. Cheers.

[BigDipper]

For a 19 year old, I’m impressed on your maturity and ability to navigate the high seas. I found this channel randomly.

[NathanielBandy]

I have anxiety watching this, you are so brave for doing this on your own

[AdamBarnes-ff]

Hey man, sailor here, I've been sailing ever since I was 14. A few things for you, try not to think about being alone too much, there is thousands of boats out there you just can't see them! You'll only destroy your own experience if you let fear overpower you. And try not to be too scared as sail boats are really safe 90% of the time. Also, good job clipping on whenever you went onto the bow and sides, I've met so many people who don't bother. Keep going hard and stay adventures. Gorgeous boat by the way.

[Robrice]

I'm 69 and used to own this very boat. She is very strong and over 400 of them were made. Cruising on a shoestring is hard. He has a Monitor windvane which is like a second crew member, only never gets tired or hungry. We have one on our "new" boat a 1991 28ft Bristol Channel Cutter. His lines look a little tight on it. He's young and has a very capable boat.

[michaelconway]

WOW! I'm 48 and just started lake sailing about 4 years ago. I can't imagine having the confidence to do what you're doing at 19. You're living the life that I'm sure a whole bunch of us would have done before we got tied down to land life with mortgages, families, and just debt in general. Keep going!

[kopexgaming]

Wealth. Fame. Power. The man who had everything in this world...

[donteventry-pj]

You're a brave young man. Best of health and fortune to you as you go along. Thank you for taking us along.

[johnnewman]

20+ days alone at sea, largely beyond the reach of help should you need it presents a huge mental challenge and it's very impressive to watch you meet and overcome that. Stay positive and stay safe!

[lizord]

This dude is a year older than me and I would never have the absolutely titanic BALLS to sail in the ocean alone. He’s just built different