Encountering a MIGRANT RAFT between the Canary Islands and Africa [SOLO SAILING]
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- This is not the start that Ryan expected to have when he left Lanzarote to cross the Atlantic solo onboard Polar Seal. And while we've always been aware of the migrant crisis between Africa and Europe, we never imagined that we would be confronted to it in such a brutal way.
It has been two months since the events, and Ryan is still very impacted by that night of January 2022, when he was called by the Coast Guards to go confirm the sighting of a migrant raft 100 nautical miles south of Gran Canaria.
We understand that the migrant crisis is a divisive topic, and we can not cover all of its aspects. We understand that you may have opinions, but please be respectful of each other in the comment section.
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You're a hero, Ryan.
I've never cried to RUclips before...
Thank-you Ryan, Sophie and polar seal.
My wife and I have been sailing channel viewers for approx 7-8 years.
Ryan you are nothing short of a hero.
The universe can only wish we had more humans like you.
We will gladly purchase some swag to support your adventure and this cause.
Incredible work thanks again for sharing.
Fair winds and following seas.
Thank God you were there. Think of the hope and joy that those people felt when they got site of your boat. You gave them reason to live. Thank you for answering prayers
Thanks for sharing this emotional episode. I feel proud to be your friend!🥰
Speaking from experience, you did well in an extremely difficult and dangerous situation. You responded to a maritime distress call, you put your own plans on hold and proceeded directly to the area of distress. You provided proof of life to the rescue authorities so they do not waste rescue assets on a false alarm especially if they are dealing with multiple situations. You remained calm and collected and did not try to get those people onto your own boat which would have been dangerous and difficult and would have probably led to loss of life possibly even your own. Many times capsizes have occurred on these migrant vessels when people onboard get to excited that they are being rescued and move the delicate balance of weight in these small boats. You absolutely did the correct thing, stay distant, provide proof of life and distress and allow the competent rescue authorities deal with it. In a very difficult situation you demonstrated calm, considered decision making and saved lives because of that. Well done Captain.
Mate you did an incredible job in a really challenging situation and an amazing job telling the story that followed! Proud of you for having the courage to let us see the real emotion of the situation. In these crazy times we live in its easy for important issues to get lost in the noise. Seeing a friend so close to it all and so deeply moved by it really hammered it home for me as I'm sure it will others too. My T-Shirt is purchased and i shall wear it with pride!
Thanks guys. You both rock stars in my book so this means a lot
Yet one more example of why I love your channel!
Hey Ryan, if you had not been out there for fun and prepared as you were ( with Sophie ready and reachable) those people could have died, so don’t feel bad about having fun, you actually saved 59 lives, few people in the world can say that. You are a very impressive person, both in the way you prepare the boat and yourself ( not just for this trip) and in how humane you are ( and yes, Sophie, this is valid for you too). Keep on having fun and … save a few people along when you have the chance :-). Hostage negotiators don’t count how many people they loose, they count how many they save, otherwise guilt would prevent them from saving the next ones. The bad person is not the one that is out there while other struggle, the bad people are the ones that create the situation that put those people out there
No and no, those people are destroying Europe. What about Europeans? We suffer enough
Amen. Thank God you were there and willing to sail into harms way for those you have never met.
Your on point except about bad people. I would say if someone witnessed a car accident and didn’t call services they are bad. If you aren’t actively helping the world, you silently support the destroyers and oppressors, which is still bad. Everything is so interconnected you can’t remain neutral.
Ryan; you are an amazing human! May this humbling experience renew your lust for life!
@@It-b-Blair I agree, neutral doesn’t exist in our interconnected world anymore. Doing nothing is taking a side. Ryan was saying he felt bad being out there for fun while other are out there struggling for life, I just wanted to underline how him being out there saved lives, he should be proud, not feel,guilty. All we need is more Ryans 😘
So proud of you both❤️ it would have been so easy to turn the radio off and keep on your mary way which I’m sure many people do everyday. You didn’t. You played a HUGE part in those people having a warm safe place to sleep. We know this video was a hard one to make but you guys did amazing.
Would have been easy to turn of the radio for non humans but for a real human being, Ryan did the only possible thing. Thumbs up.
You did a good job Ryan, for someone "just floating around out here for fun". And being emotional because you're exhausted and you actually give a crap about other human beings is understandable. Thanks for making this film.
That was a very honest comment... its true and I needed it.
This one hits me hard. Thank you for making this video. I can hardley understand how hard it must be and still is for you. Ryan, you did a heroic thing, thank you for telling us your story and that of some of this refugees. Sophie, i have tought a lot about you when you posted the story on your instagram and website. You are such a strong woman and it must be awefull not to be there with Ryan. Give him the information from the coast guard was a smart call. You gave him the best support you were able to provide at that moment, good job!
I won't say don't beat yourself up because you don't need to hear that. I won't tell you you're a hearo because you don't want to hear that either. I work in the world of emergency trauma so I know a thing or two about how you might have been and are feeling now. What I can tell you is that you did about as well as any human could do in that situation. We train for stress and traumatic events and it still fucks with us. You were thrust into that rescue from zero to 100 in minutes and it did not resolve itself for hours after it started so you had to cope with it and you did.
Not once did you panic. Not once did you lose sight of your objective. You stayed you did what needed to be done and that sir is pretty bad ass. With time you'll process the experience and it will normalize for you to retell. For a while though, weeks, months maybe longer it will come back and hurt again. It's normal, it's what trauma does. Pat yourself on the back. Have a celebration ration and talk to your partner regardless of the cost. Some day I'll buy you a beer!
Brian. I have read this.comment 5 or 6 times now. It's spot on and I find really helpful. Thank you
Silent and in tears we watched. You are a brave man Ryan.. Nothing can prepare you for this. I hope that you can give it a place in your heart and be with peace with the fact you saved a lot of lives. My deepest respect for that. 🙏 With love, Gijs and Trudy..
This is the best RUclips video I have ever seen. The story is compelling and hopefully everyone that watches it will come away with at least a little more understanding of immigrant crises we face all over the world. Ryan, I applaud your for your bravery and thank you for your willingness to tell this story. Sophie, l know this was a hard video to produce but you did a remarkable job.
Tha ks for the very kind comment jess
You are so generous and giving! Thank you for taking the time to help the people. You are a hero!
Compelling lessons learned ... for ALL of us. Thank you Ryan and Sophie for sharing. This is outstanding example of RUclips at its best. Again, many many thanks.
Really incredible video guys. This video is honest and important and will help educate people about the plight of so many migrants, as you said in the film, just looking for a better life. Thank you for making this, I know more than most that its hard to put yourself out there and make yourself so vulnerable but you are always your own toughest critic. Thank you for making sure all of those poor souls had a second chance at life.
Wrong. This whole "immigrant crisis" is manufactured by the glowbalists to make white countries less white.
One of the most compelling and thought provoking videos I've ever seen. You did what was required of you and you saved at least 59 lives. Few could ever make that claim.
I'm sorry for the toll it has taken on you as a person. But you exhibited the highest qualities of humanity. Bravery, compassion and selflessness.
Tha ks for that amazing comment John.
Thank you for letting us share in your amazing journey.
You did your part - everything you could. So proud of my fellow Iowan.
Iowa helping hand for sure
Some of us have been *fortunate* to be in the right place at the right time to be of service to others. Sailing, open ocean, solo or not, demands physical and emotional strength. Do what needs to be done and move on.
Point is, you saved lives. Period. In spite of your well founded concerns for your own safety and well being, you put yourself at risk to help others. Obviously this did impact you and will continue to for some time to come. Please don't be ashamed of anxiety, fear or your great luck in life. You've taken something horrendous and shared it with many others so maybe more can be done about refugees. Keep being an amazing young man.
Ryan, as someone who also does my own battles with anxiety, I know that just being out there by yourself took courage. The fact that you headed straight for a difficult, unknown, and potentially life threatening situation, and stayed the course to help those people shows how pure and caring your heart is. Sharing your experience, your struggles and your criticisms of yourself takes tremendous strength and resilience. I'm so impressed and proud to follow you and Sophie in your journeys. I know you don't feel great about what migrants are going through to try to find a better life, but you should at least feel good about how you responded to a group in crisis. Don't discount the value of what you did, or of sharing your experience and your vulnerability on RUclips. I have so much respect for you. 💕💕
Thanks for that Jen... it means a lot.
A strong video with an important message... Thank you for making it.
Thank you for sharing your powerful film and the lessons and perspective I am reminded of
Sure am grateful to share the seas with you! I hate to think if you hadn’t been out there to watch over these people that were just trying to reach a better life, risking so much! You did an amazing job telling this story, thank you for showing the reality, without any hesitation. Shining light on what’s happening in this world that no one hears about, is a difficult task, but you did a stellar job.
Love you guys!
Well done. You don't do it for fun, you do it for adventure. This day you became a real seafarers. Bravo
I very rarely if ever cry but man Ryan, you got the tears flowing for me. I know it's a rough going through this but know you did good. You gave hope to many, knowing someone was out there looking for them. Looking over them helping them from afar. In Jewish tradition one who saves a single life, saves a whole world. Think of how many worlds you saved that night. All the love, strength, good vibes and fair winds and following seas. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
You note about the Jewish religion hit home, yha ks for sharing that.
@@RyanSophieSailing You are so welcome ❤️
Great job!
You did a good job, a great job!
You can’t blame yourself for floating around for fun. It’s the so called leaders of various countries that should get their act together and care for their countries and the people that try to live there so they’re not forced to take of in rafts like this. Shame on these leaders for not being human.
Stay safe and try to enjoy your sailing adventure.
Their countries are not even that bad, they are economic migrants not refugees. They're currently taking advantage of the war in Ukraine to sneak into Europe under refugee status. Why are Americans and canadiens so out of touch with Europe?
There are moments in time in our lives that are life changers…seems like you had yours for sure. And you helped change others lives. Blessings.
I decided today that we all have these moments just some choose to pack them in and ignore them. It's how you react after which makes the person
I never comment on RUclips videos but felt compelled to comment on this. You should be so proud of yourself. You have set a shinning example for anyone that chooses to sail the oceans. Welll done and thank you for your honest video. I really hope this helps raise awareness. 🙏
Thanks nick... that comment helps a lot.
Probably one of the most powerful segments I’ve ever viewed.
Well done Ryan! You did a great job, you should feel very proud!! Great to have Sophie as your backup too... Well done guys!!
Well done Ryan 🙏
Really powerful video. Content and editing created a wild ride that took me up and down, you have told the story with power and compassion. I cannot wait to see you both again.
Can't wait to see you and Pete!
You are a good man Ryan! Respect to you and your actions.
Ryan it takes a big set to cross the pond solo and to do this as well… not one of us can change the world ,but we can all make a difference in this world one day at a time 👌
I'm getting old, whatever I can do to keep that "set" in younger form. Thanks for the encouragement.
@@RyanSophieSailing Haha we Gotta try 💪
a tough watch
That was intense. Thanks for your service
you did the best that you could do. had you allowed people on your boat, the story would be different and not in a good way. no guilt and no sadness.
Awesome job, Ryan! No worries you did everything in your capabilities and helped getting them rescued. Your reaction shows lot of empathy and that what makes us human...
Thanks for sharing. As Americans, we forget how well things have been in our lifetime, despite the conflicts. May God be with you and the people rescued from the rafts. Hopefully, they will have a better life.
Very educational video guys! I’m going to buy a T-shirt to help support them!
It must of been so hard for you Ryan! Well done all involved x
Wow!!! Amazing story, so glad you were there to help. Good job 👍
Incredible video guys. It’s a tough job seeing people so desperate. I spent 3 years of my 8 years at sea in the Navy picking up hundreds upon hundreds of people like this. If it means everything, you did an amazing job. Without you and many any seafarers who answer the call to assist, many more people would perish on the high seas. Bravo Zulu Ryan (means well well done).
Oh man… so you probably understand better than anyone else the deep feeling of powerlessness and inadequacy we felt faced with this situation. Thank you for your words ❤️
Well done Ryan and Sophie - a life's memory
omg ryan ur 1 good guy a hero...ty so much 4 being a good one huggs n god bless u..i cried 2..makes u appreicate
In my seventy two years going round the sun I have found that I am often in a place at a time when I think it is for some "fun" thing only to discover I have arrived at those coordinates for a purpose totally unexpected. I admire what the two of you have accomplished in such a short time and strongly disagree that you are there "just for fun." You are there with purpose even when that purpose has yet to be revealed.
Life at Sea means "standing by." Standing by ones watch; standing by day-work; standing by at the lines; standing by to WITNESS; standing by to observe. Life at Sea is a Calling of the highest order. What is WONDERFUL is that you ENJOY being there and Standing By.
This story is a Testament to both of you and your calling. You are a perfect team together and from afar. That is NOT just for fun. You proved during this Watch that you will Stand By when called, you will turn out of your bunk when needed. When I was young and sailed as an Ordinary, the Bos'n told me that if I Stand My Watch, Turn to when called, and carried a bucket with me when I got seasick, I would do just fine.
Both of you are Blessings. For those at Sea or learning from your videos, you are Blessings.
The emotions you feel are the Release. You thought the crises to be encountered at Sea were storms. People clinging to life on a scrap of wood will do just as well.
You are a Mensch. God Bless you and Sophie.
While we are not so religious we are spiritual. I am a believer in karma and the universe having a plan.. thus the idea that sometimes we are in the right place at the right time. I think this was the case that day... if I would have not gone the easy coast of the islands I would have not been in place, if I would have left 6 hours earlier or later. It's strange how those things happen
@@RyanSophieSailing I come from a long line of Men Who Go Down To The Sea In Ships. My father took me offshore when I was eight. The complete AWE of the endless horizon, water and sky, shook me to my core. It was my mystical awakening. The link between the Sea and the Spirit is without time stretching far back into our collective unconscious. The Talmud speaks of the vocation of sailor as appropriate for a Torah Scholar and we are told that the sailors on Jonah's ship, when they returned to shore brought sacrifices to the Temple.
Sometimes when we engage in such an Appointment to Stand By, we feel guilty about the AWE experienced during and after the event. The fact is that we GROW as a result, we feel pride that when called we responded, and we feel guilt for such self-knowledge. My father, a Master Mariner would tell you DON'T. You were tested and met the challenge. You will be tested again. Feel secure that you will step up on Deck to Stand By.
These are moments that will stay with you for the rest of your life. They are transformative. How Wonderful. There are no accidents.
If you floating around having fun as you say, you would have not been available to help out. Do not be so hard on yourself, you were at the right place at the right time and have earned your having fun time.
Ryan, this was the first thought I had when I heard your thoughts about being out for fun.... Like this commenter stayed, if you weren't out there "for fun" these folks would not have had a guardian angel.
Respect, huge respect Ryan thanks!
Ryan & sophie
Nothing but respect
Wow! what a powerful film guys. As a fellow sailor I couldn't begin to appreciate how you must have felt. I'm usually an 'emotionally dry' type of person but that brought a tear. As far as your contribution, it would have been immense for those guys on the raft just having visibility of your mast, and knowing someone was there would have given them so much hope in a time of need. You've certainly made me sit up and give a sh*t so hopefully you will have had that effect on many others. Well done guys.
Sir, thank you. My friends and i support a family of 7 Syrian refugee children in Morocco whose mother tried this trip in 2023 and didnt make it. Thanks for doing what you did.
You and Sophie always put yourselves out there to help people.
Thank you for your humanity! Not all mankind is is capable of this! We have to fight cruelty and indifference wherever we can! Thank you for being brave!
How different the world looks without borders. Out at sea in international waters the rules are simple and our humanity can shine, as yours did. Bravo to you both and thank you for sharing your emotions with us all, you did yourselves proud.
You did what you're required by sea law to do, and at request you stayed on the scene. Good man, good sailor. (The tanker?....) What you experienced are the choices already made for us and the people on those boats - you just arrived at a place where the consequences of our how world works (or doesn't) is within sight.
With some effort, this could become the African Century - when it all turns around. End corruption, authoritarian strong men; arrest greed - it's clear the people are ready to work for a better life, to risk their lives for it. Anything we can do to help - as you've done.
I hope so.. Africa is amazing and has potential.
You should go and visit some more places in Africa. I know that there isn't much infrastructure foe cruisers except in South Africa so it may be a fly in thing.
However, if you do get to cruise, try the east coast up to Kenya. It won't be easy but you will enjoy it.
My own experience is Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, Benin, Togo, and Kenya.
Don't even think about cruising west Africa though. It could be very bad.
Stay well and Stay safe.
Well done Ryan and Sophie. There was no doubt in your mind that you would help and boy did you do just that! By producing such a good video, you continue to help by educating us all in this topic. I will read your link, thank you both for this. Hope you can enjoy some peaceful days in the Caribbean. Bless all those in peril on the sea.....
Thanks Susan.
Very Inspirational and Thought Provoking!
I think that the best you could do is to report the sighting the raft and move on. Staying endangers you and the boat. You should move on. The people in the boat have traveled that far and know of their danger. Everyones life is not everyones responsibility, that’s never been true. Rescue is on the way. Its up to them to provide the assistance needed, its what they do for that reason.
No doubt these people were being transported by mules, involved in human smuggling. There is a systematic smuggling buisnesses that prey on desperate people promising them freedom for all their money then just dump them on countries that will sympathize with the situation. Cooperating with this system of human smuggling by accepting illegal migrants just increases the smuggling of humans. The only way to stop this horrible system that is overwhelming countries and communities is to send them home when they are rescued. Only showing those who participate in this illegal, unsafe operation is to deny the imigration.
As an ex-seafarer what you did was brilliant, you could not have done more, and 59 plus people owe their lives to your being there for them.
There but for the grace of (whatever god) go I. No sailor will judge you brother, perhaps use this traumatic experience to shine your light even brighter for the world that needs it.
Thanks for being a hero!
Being emotive helps no one, is counterproductive and dangerous.
As a solo sailer (unable to keep watch) you did more than expected and should have left once their position / details were confirmed to the coastguard.
A very touching, emotional and honest video, guys. One can't imagine the desperation that forces people to take such risks with their and their loved ones lives in order to escape to a better life. Very brave of you both to post this video in order to show the real drama involving real people and how it affected you, personally. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Edward
Well done Ryan!
Ryan your display of emotion just makes you human, with compassion for you fellow man. You are far braver than you think.
Hard stuff and I know exactely how this felt. I have had and have those thought's many times as I saw so so many people all over the world in terrible situations. We all forget to many times what fucking luck we have to be born with European or US passport and have this luxury life and freedom to believe and to do whatever we want. Iam truly thankful and humble.
Well done Ryan. From the video I assume that you are “ human with feelings “. The good example for all seamen. Your parents should be proud of you and your “ other half” as well. Bravo ♥️♥️♥️🇬🇷🇬🇷from Greece with ❤️ 🇬🇷🇬🇷
you are right Ryan ,that all these people want is a shot at a better life for them and their families and do what ever means to achieve that.You did everything in your power to help save their lives. sail on with your head held high.well done .
Its too easy for us to forget these things.
Thanks for helping just a few of the millions that are drowning Europe...
Just started getting into your channel. I think you did and amazing job and cried with you.
Good on yer fella you will have helped far more than you will ever know.
Good job Ryan. Excellent support Sophie.
Amen! Thank you God for blessing me with security and safety many do not have.
Much love to you Ryan and Sophie. I can see and hear how hard this was. Sending you much love.
This was amazing! Thank you for sharing this Ryan!
You are right, Ryan. We always forget and get caught up in our petty problems, and there are people in the world that are truly struggling and often dying.
Oh Ryan you are amazing think about the what if you had not been there hugs
Sadly, Ryan- you could NOT have saved the main raft without help. SV 'Polar Seal' is nor large enough to safely carry 39 -40 people in a bad sea state. Clearly, there were other rafts out there as well. You needed to leave to protect Polar Seal from a collision in the darkness. You were a beacon of hope, your arrival signaled rescue- a gift to them. Thank you for your service and knowing when to leave for your safety.
You are a special humans
Ryan and Sophie. We are better for it. Thank you for the video.
OMG!!! C'est tellement intence!!!! Tu as été super courageux Ryan, I cried, it was I didint know about that passage 💔
Give your self a giant pat on the back. Many people are suffering unbelievably difficult lives. You did your best to help Sam that we’re trying to escape. Hopefully their lives improves
Riley of La Vagabond went looking for some migrants in that same area a few years ago. There were quite a few really CRAPPY comments about that incident.
I haven't watched this yet but knowing you somewhat from your vids, this is going to be a compassionate video. Thank you.
Ryan you are a good man. My hat off to you.
Thanks bill
Great job there Ryan! Great video about the hole refugee situation! And the minute of silence to honouring those who didn't make it. Really made to think about things!
Dear Ryan, dear Sophie, I feel you handled a very difficult situation very well. I also think that you managed to produce a very approriate video, es well.
Thanks Uwe!
Wow. So very sorry you had to experience that and witness the inequities first hand, to see the migrants go through that. Heart breaking. Thank you for sharing. Good on you for supporting the best you could and helping ensure their safety.
Emmy, for once your comments are amazing! Thank you my friend
That rough
That take lots of courage Koodo to both of you
A great video, really impactful. Thank you for sharing.
Ryan, Sophie, Thank You!
You did what you could do. Please understand that you CAN NOT save everyone.
Bryan, keep your head up, be proud. You performed a humanitarian act as well as you could. You will be remembered by Neptune for doing the right thing at the right time! Webhead USA
Great job Ryan. You are a hero. You made be proud to be a sailor.
Thanks dan
I do t know what to say but we love you keep it up
That was special
I cried with you Ryan
Thanks for sharing guys, what a wild
Experience
Good man, Ryan!
Wow Ryan, what an impressive video and what an impressive job you (two!) did. We were watching with tears in our eyes. What you did saved the life of so many people. That's huge. And an example for all sailors out there. Big hug.
Dude your a legend.... I'm watching this after already listening to the 59 North podcast when you talked about this and I'm still blown away and can't imagine how you feel, just remember without your dedication to those people it might have been a very different story, you posting this is going to bring emotions back especially when you read the comments but..... You have also just educated many, I for one did not know the extent of what happens there.
Great partner in life
It was probably ment that you would be there at the right time to take the needed action. With this you have helped a lot off people. I believe in karma, so you will be OK Ryan! 💪
I believe in it too.
This has been going on in the Caribbean region for decades and more decades.
Tks for sharing this!!!!
thank God you were there and God bless you for your help, now stop feeling guilty about being out there for fun remember its not all fun its alot of hard work and some bad times, you have to get through this (Australia)
Wow man.. Impressive.