WOW! We can’t believe this episode is finally here! When we first started posting videos over a decade ago, I could have LITERALLY never imagined not only that I would end up circumnavigating the entire planet, but that millions of people around the world would have followed along on our voyage. It’s incredibly surreal, and even looking back on the episode now, I’m still at a loss for words to describe how it feels. But one emotion I can most definitely pinpoint and express is gratitude- to you, our amazing Tribe who has supported us at every step of the way, to Karin for loving me unconditionally and sharing this wild adventure with me, to Delos for keeping me safe and taking me to the most insanely beautiful and far-flung corners of the globe, and to the 69 crew and the thousands of friends we’ve made along the way that have made this voyage what it is. We are incredibly proud to share this episode with you, it’s been one of our biggest creative undertakings yet, and an incredibly personal one too. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for coming along on the ride with us. We hope you enjoy
Here is how I know Kazza is so genuine, the contents of Pandora's Box 'Large Jar'. Many sea related details, like the Jolly Rodger, Poseidon's relation to poison, 13 rays, crossroads, pharmacies, the oldest profession, a pirate religion w/ a female deity. Long story short. Cosmetics If you wana hear the long version, it has to do with the statue sitting in NY harbor.
You are, as my kids say, the OG. Everyone else who has jumped aboard this wonderful bandwagon, while I applaud in some way, pale in comparison. Thanks for staying real.
I doubt you two will even see this comment with how many comments you've already gotten here and how difficult it must be to keep on top of them all, but I felt I had to say you two are one of my biggest inspirations for perusing this lifestyle, and this video has only gone to solidify that goal even more. I can't wait to set sail some day sooner than later and hopefully cross paths with you guys and all of the other incredible sailing families my family has come to know and love through the videos you share with us. Thank you for making this feel like more than just a fantasy and continuing to inspire us to work toward the sailing life every day.
i know i can't be the only one crying during that welcome in mexico 😭 thank you for sharing your adventures with all of us. you've shown me so much of the world 🛴❤
Ahoy Delos Tribe! We are beyond stoked to bring you this incredibly special episode! Click "Notify Me" and watch along live with us Saturday at 2pm EST, we will be chatting and answering comments, laughing and crying with you, and reliving this surreal moment where I cross an imaginary line in the ocean that marks the completion of my first lap around planet Earth by sail 🌍✌⛵
Brian, Kazza..thanks for taking us all along on your voyages. I'm super stoked to hear that trip #2 around the blue planet will be commencing soon! Fair winds and following seas to all who board Delos as crew. Looking forward to many more years of adventures with you guys! Love from Santa Barbara, CA.
THANK YOU, for that, "NO way to live" epiphany!! You have shown many that it is OK to feel, "Something just doesn't feel right" and to do something about it!!
When I sail my 20 foot pocket yacht I record my path with GPS. Brian, I'm wondering if you have a record of your GPS track from 13 years ago? If so, you could overlay that track with the newer track and get the exact Latitude and Longitude point where you completed your circumnavigation. The GPS Geek in me would love to know that point! : - )
Well done Brian, what an incredible achievement! Not only sailing around the world but presenting the whole experience in a manner that has inspired so many to follow in your wake! We have followed your journey since you departed Vanuatu and every episode filled our hearts with joy. So much so, that we have now purchased our own sailboat and will be departing for ocean adventures in the near future. You, your family and crew mates have brought love, joy and inspiration to many thousands and deserve all of that in return. Much love and heartfelt thanks, Jock, Lisa, Louise and Harry. The “Delos Disciples”!
A huge congrats and a massive thank you to Brian / Karin and all the Delos crew who not only sailed around the World but you let us sail with you. How fortunate are all of us.
You should be really proud of yourself, Brian. You completed your circumnavigation, which is no small feat, but you also created and built this amazing community and have had an incredibly positive impact on countless peoples lives and you continue to inspire new people everyday. Thanks for everything you all do! Much Love!!!
I've been watching Delos for a very long time and I got very emotional watching this video. So I'm right there with you, Brian. Life is surreal. I'm so proud of y'all. Can't believe we have all come this far. We are ALL on Delos with you guys. Y'all really make us feel that way. You're very special people. The best channel hands down
Congratulations Brian. You left that port and returned with a family and all the pirate treasure of love, life and memories! You sir are a little bit of a hero to me. All the love and happiness to you and your lovely family. Thank you SV Delos for being such a beautiful vessel. Congratulations you beautiful boat!
I know this is from months ago but I just found you guys. This made me ugly cry. I will circumnavigate with my family. I feel it in my bones. Congratulations!!! So very inspiring.
I want to say your such a huge inspiration to me Ive been watching for a while now and even though Ive never even seen the ocean (except from a plane window) I love the idea of sailing across an ocean to a completely different place.
Man, I got all choked up...such an amazing feat & I thank you for allowing all of us to enjoy the world with you. Over the past few years I binged watched to catch up to the present & every time I learn something, laugh out loud, & add places to my bucket list. Thanks so much Brian, Kazza, & nugget. Can't wait to see what's next, fair winds Delos
Wonderful!....as we had the honour to tell you in person last week at the boat show, we've been so inspired by your courage and enthusiasm to step outside of the box and seek adventure, that we've followed your lead. We hope you (Brian & Kazza) realize the impact you've had on so many lives, and are not only proud of the amazing accomplishment of a circumnavigation and growing your beautiful family, but in giving so much back to so many along the way. We look forward to continuing to follow your journey of lap # 2! Congratulations and fair winds! Pete & Deb Gale
Been following you guys for years and I have to admit, not even being a sailor myself, I've loved following you and everyone and watching not only your channel, but your family hit such big success. I know this comment is a year late, but due to some health issues I was dealing with (Bladder cancer), I'm a little behind, but binge watching and getting all caught up. This episode made me a little teary eyed for you Brian! Congratulations!!!!
We’re going to be there!! Been watching you for about six years now, watched almost every video! What an amazing journey you, brother Brady, Kazza, Alex, lil’ Nugget, and your entire amazing crew and family have been on these past ten years! So tomorrow, despite a long house-fixup chores list and everything else going on, THIS EPISODE is taking precedence over everything else! 😁👍🏼 Looking forward to this celebration, cheers!! 🎉💥👍🏼⛵️👏🏼
This documentary about your voyage inspires me to become more adventurous sailor! Thank you for making videos! We love your channel! Cheers, from Sailing Liberty 🗽! ❤
I had to scroll back through my RUclips history to find out when I joined the tribe. I have no idea how SV Delos ended up in my feed, but it was Nov 9, 2014 that I watched my first Delos video and I was hooked. I have seen so many amazing places that I'm sure I will never visit thanks to your journey and this channel. Congratulations to Brian on the circumnavigation and everyone who got to wear the SV Delos crew t-shirt helping you do it! You all have been a source of enjoyment, entertainment and education for many years and I hope your journey never ends. Cheers 🍷
What an accomplishment and inspiration to us all as we live your life with you. Thanks for sharing and look forward to watching your continued adventures.
I had no idea what a feat it is to circumnavigate the world in a sailboat! Congratulations to you Brian and you family and friends. Thank you for sharing the good times and the not so good with us. I have to admit I got teary when the skiff was welcoming you with an air horn blowing. I’m so happy someone else recognized what you had accomplished. Wishing you many more sailing adventures, and happiness always.
Congratulations Brian! Circumnavigating is an amazing accomplishment, but IMO having the courage and confidence to START the adventure is the most admirable thing you've done. That's hard.
Brian, my sincerest congratulations! Your circumnavigation is definitely not the quickest, but by far one of the best. Unlike your money and stress driven past life, you are far richer, not in money, but in family, friends, experiences and incredible memories. I am looking forward to following you and your beautiful family on many more miles of sailing adventures. Hoping to see you out there. Have about another 9 months of refitting on SV Nauti-Girl. Again, congratulations and fair winds...
What a legend!!! Congrats Brian, can't even fathom how many you've inspired... a true pioneer of independence and true grit.. I've learned so much from you, and will learn so much more going forward. So walk tall brother, celebrate and bask in the knowing that your actions speak so much louder than words ever could, and never forget the immense significance of this unbelievable achievement. Well deserved 🙏
Congrats Brian, what a freakin tremendous accomplishment!! I remember 7 years ago, watching your guys' videos while I worked as a software engineer too, grinding the days of my life away at a desk. When the weekly Delos video dropped, it was exactly the escape I needed. You guys showed me that "cruising" was this thing you could just go do. You don't need any special qualifications, or to be a super human, you just need determination and, in my case at least, a small amount of savings. I quit that job and spent almost 3 years cruising on a small boat named Tarka. It was not a journey as long or as far-reaching as yours has been, but it has changed me forever,. I owe that adventure to you guys, for showing me that there are other ways to live our lives beyond the norms of our society, and I just wanted to thank you for that.
Brian, Kazza, Brady, Blue and Jordan (and many of your past crew). I actually had the third sailing channel on Patreon, behind Delos and La Vaga, but as the saying goes, the best way to make God laugh is to say “I have a plan”. For about 5years I had letdown after letdown trying to buy a boat, and during that time I had a similar experience to Brian where one day I just couldn’t convince myself to get out of bed and go to work downtown anymore. But those years spent preparing for a RUclips life at sea lead me to follow my childhood passion for movies, and the childhood dream that “maybe one day I’ll write a screenplay”. Now, I’m in my mid 40’s and 4years into a new life as an independent filmmaker, writing, producing and directing my own films (with an eye on Yacht World at the same time). As a kid who sucked at English class in high school and still hates to read books, it seems I’ve found my calling as a screenwriter and filmmaker, now in development, funding and casting my first feature film. In large part to following you all as you threw caution to the wind and showed me and many others that you can learn as you go, but first you have to take a giant leap and start, and if you can find that “backup plan” and set fire to it, all the better. (PS-If you’ve met any folks in the film business on your travel, I could use a leg up. Just like the ocean, it’s full of sharks and monster, but I feel Neptune has my back.) Well done all, and cheers to the continuing adventures, whatever they may be. Philip Nelson. Rosehillpictures.com
Guy's, all of you...! Your devotion to your adventures and willingness to bring the world along for the ride is very inspirational. I'm extending my gratitude to you all, many thanks! Because of your platform Delos I can speak to all of you in the sailing community. I know there has to be others that have become attracted in some way to all of your lives. The wins and losses are felt, even though we've never met. Cheers to you all!
You are welcome Brain, Kazza, Nugs and Jordan! I'm from Olympia Washington, Delos is the first sailing channel I subscribed to when you first started. I have to admit my emotions are on the Rollercoaster! (Serveral of the channel/couples have taken a hit lately it's painful to observe as a committed follower) such is life.😥🤗
Congratulations Brian not only have you circumnavigated the planet you did it with dignity and class. Thanks for all you share and we can’t wait to see what adventure your future holds. Many prayers for you, your family and crew.
Congrats! Your jonurney is a dream I wish I could take. Thanks for letting us all come a and experience a little bit of all of these life changing moments with SV Delos.
Couldn't wipe the smile off of my face while watching the video.....happy for you Brian, and Karin/Sierra too.....amazing accomplishment. Thank you, your family, and crew for sharing your journey with all of us. Hugs, love, and cheers! obie and laurie 🍻🤗🍻
I love this video you guys are such a wonderful couple, always smiling always so full of joy. Watching your videos always brightens my day especially seeing nugs and her wonderful smile. You guys are a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing you adventures and travels with us.
The music and the editing are what take this adventure from cool AF to a masterpiece of RUclips history. I hope you and Karin give Sierra a sibling in the coming years. It might complicate things a bit on Delos, but you're nothing if not a master of dealing with challenges, Brian!
Congratulations on your circumnavigation, and especially without any major damages to Delos and no death or injury to all the crew who have sailed with you over the 13 years. I have watched all your episodes, several more than once.
Well...guess it's time to start again. Just point Delos west and see where you end up. We'll happily come along for the ride!! There's so much out there yet to see!!
You are an inspiration to us all Brian. I'm an entrepreneur in software just like you used to be, and this episode shook me to my core. Now more than ever I am determined to exit and sail around the world with my fam. After years of watching Delos as my favorite show I must say this is by far the best and most ground breaking episode you've ever made. Nat Geo production level guys, incredible. Thanks being such an important influence on my life Captain Brian!
Brain sailed around the world and all he got was an awesome wife, awesome child, countless friends and memories, a large you tube following/friends/supporters. All well deserved, congratulations Brian!
This earth circumnavigation of twelve years and ten months was filled with remarkable memories. Not only for you but for the sixty-nine crew members and the uncounted members of the Delos Tribe. The love you have spread and the lives you have touched would be humbling for any man. My words pale to convey the magnitude you, Brian Trautman, have on humanity. Without you, chances are we wouldn't have Max and Frida together with the beautiful family they created with Totem and Alpha. This is but one example. I could go on and on. Congratulations Captain on your circumnavigation! I'm forever in your dept. 💙
Man! How can you not Love this? Getting choked up myself. Just thinking about where my life has taken me in these same years we've shared so much watching you guys. Congratulations Brian and Delos! You're one of my true heros Buddy.
Outstanding achievement Brian, you should feel quite proud of not only the physical distance you covered but also, the many people you have inspired along the way. Proud of you.
Congratulations Brian. Seriously choked up when those air horns were going off… That was a beautiful moment. The editing in this one was so good, Jordan. Great stuff sister. 🤙🏽 Thankyou Delos, for making many humans have awesome memories.
Thank you so much for bringing us all along this journey for so many years. Thank you for sharing your lives and adventures. Wishing you the best and many many more years of Happiness.
Brian and Karin. Congratulations Brian! I have watched every single episode you have created at least once! I have never commented on a video before in my life, but after watching this circumnavigation video for a second time…. I just had too reach out! You have produced so many fun videos over the years. But this one is truly special! It stands out in so many ways as the best video you have ever created! What a Great way to celebrate Brian’s momentous achievement! Thanks for sharing your Fascinating Journey and your Beautiful Art with us as well. With Kindest Regards, Dan Seim, Balsam Lake Wisconsin
congrats on this massive achievement. I bought my first boat this year and im feeling so inspired to get out there and start my sailing journey! thanks for your contribution to the community. much love.
Probably my 5th comment on the internet in 25 years on it. My summary is: This is a love story. Love of life, love of adventure, love of the world, love of a partner, love of children, love of friends... Love of Life! You are living what life is meant to be. Congratulations on such a fantastic accomplishment in life and adventure! You are SO very inspirational! I intend to follow your lead. Thank you so very much, from a soon to be former Seattleite. Continued blessings to you!
CONGRATULATIONS BREEYAWN!! As I’ve said (probably multiple times) before, there is absolutely NO ONE I would be more comfortable with on a blue water cruise than Brian. An incredible sailor, husband, father and all around good guy. Your videos got me through an incredibly difficult time in my life - will always be grateful to you, Kazza and all the Delos crew members over the years.
I am not a social media person and don’t post anywhere, anytime. This is something that made me happy to the point of tears. Thank you so much for sharing it and a heartfelt congratulations from a fellow programmer that has the same feeling as you did but as a 54 year old. Thank you.
I am so happy for you. Congratulations on your first sail around the world. I have had almost as much fun as the Delos crew, just watching has helped me get through some tough times. You have restored a desire for adventure. Thank you for sharing your story.
I discover your channel during pandemic/lockdown. Now I am stoked how your journey comes along the way, reaching the top and achieving the unthinkable. Astig! Checking in from SE Asia, Philippines 🇵🇭
I've been following and have felt so invested in this journey for years, thank you for taking all of us with you and inspiring us to move into the unknown ourselves. SV Delos had a huge part in helping push me to chase my calling, I sold everything and moved to Asia about 4 months ago, and don't think I would have done it without you guys. I can't thank you enough
Brian - Along with everyone, I'm choked up. Words fail me, which pretty much never happens. I've been with you since '16. Hearts x 10,000 for this rare achievement, plus 10,000 more for finding Karin and welcoming Sierra to the crew and our lucky lives as followers. As a marine biologist with 3/4 of my passion stuck in Computer Science, I grok your path. If it's broke, fix it. If it's not broke, fix it until it is. Looking forward to many more swallow tattoos in your journeys, and...another Nugget? Thoughts on sailing the Great Lakes? Thanks.
Hola Delos, I just started my cruising journey last month, and I just got to the Sea of Cortez. You have been a driving force in keeping my dream alive for the past 5 yrs. Since we are both in the same part of the world I would love to try and meet this famous boat and its crew that has inspired so many. Alex on SV Saoirse
Congratulations! Quite the accomplishment! Don't forget listing your stats all the lives you have touched through You Tube and Patreon. You not only changed your life, you changed the lives of 1000s of folks. Well done.
What an amazing achievement Brian and Kazza & all the lovely people that made and make this journey so incredible! Congratulations !!!! Wishing you all the best and here is to many more memorable sails and friendships on Delos!
A small boat, just a dot on the big ocean and you inspire people all over the world. Your warm, friendly and appreciative manner has become rare. I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Oliver Germany - Baltic Sea
I am looking forward to this episode. I discovered you guys about a year ago and have enjoyed watching your travelers around the globe. I have been sailing for 26 years, done some racing but mostly fun local cruising and really enjoy seeing what it takes to truly get out and enjoy life. I wish I had the balls to throw the lines and give it a shot. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
When I reach Heaven and am asked about my influences in life, Brian will come up! Don’t know him but who cares. Just a really nice hardworking and fun living person. Nothing to be ashamed of as living free is amazing!
“My favorite part of my day was the bus ride” that one hit me hard, as I’m sitting in my car dreading starting my day, with a zoom meeting playing on the passenger seat with no volume because I can’t stand to listen to my boss talk… something needs to change. “This is no way to live”. Your tales are an inspiration to many, if even just an escape from a dreaded weekly zoom meeting.
SV Delos, you made me cry. You guys are out there and kicking ass and taking names. I'm so happy that I started watching you during the Covid lockdown, just because I was wondering what people who travel were experiencing. Brian you are a God! And your girls are your princesses! Many loves to all!
You should be proud; not only did you sail around the World but you built a beautiful life and family while doing it. A journey and love story for the ages; might sound corny but you should write a screenplay about your life it would be an instant classic!
Thank you for the videos and keep them coming. It's certainly making me feel better before I go to work in NYC watching these and just looking at how relaxing the outside world can be.
I finally got around to watching this episode. It must feel amazing to finally complete your circumnavigation. Congratulations, but also thank you. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us, you have inspired so many people to be brave and live the life that makes them happy. My family and I were lucky enough to meet you all in St. Augustine. It was like meeting sailing royalty lol. We have been watching your channel since Madagascar and still love it. We are also a kid boat so it's fun to watch baby nugs grow as my boys are growing up on the boat. Cheers, S/V Ohana
Brian, congratulations on sailing around the entire world. You and your crew have become known, loved, respected, and admired worldwide. You and your crew have become a new "World Legend".
Loved this episode. So very awesome to have accomplished this all while meeting your soulmate and bringing a beautiful life to share your joy in this world. Keep on sailing your an inspiration to all of us.
Many Congratulations to you Brian and the Delos crew....It's awesome to see your journeys. Thanks for sharing your adventures! Wishing y'all sunny days and fair winds⛵🙏
I lived aboard my Dufour 27 for 15 years, have sailed the seven seas, I never circumnavigated, (it wasnt on my to do list), however have 26,000+ miles under my keel, solo transatlantic 8 times. Kudos for videographing your grand adventure. Met soo many of the nomadic liveaboard tribe along my journey who all have cruising stories--those stories we will never know--it has to be an 'on location' thing, thanks for bringing me on location--I began before GPS, with a sextant, and now watermakers, and windbuggers, what a dee-light. Sailing taught me how to live in the present moment, it is all we have. I have swallowed the hook at 72yo. Fair winds and Force 3. Fondly, Dann
I've been a follower of Delos' adventures for some time now and I'd like to congratulate Brian on his achievement, it's not for everyone it is definitely necessary to have your own and above average abilities to live the way you live, to manage adversities the way you manage them, breakdowns, setbacks, weather forecasts that are never 100%, decisions of the moment, etc. wishes for the continuation of a challenging life on board, hoping that one day Delos will sail in Europe, and if possible anchor in mainland Portugal a big hug
Hi Brian. I have followed you guys off and on for quite sometime now. This is the first I learned of how you started and broke from your comfy corporate life. I am sure you are richer for it. Congrats. Thanks for inspiring.
Congratulations on the circumnavigation! I've been following your voyage from the original trip blogs and have enjoyed every inspiring minute, thank you for sharing your adventures. I'm excited to see where SV Delos goes next!! Cheers and Fair Winds!
Thanks Brian and Crew! Following your experiences was a big help for me to make the jump, sell the house, buy a boat and start being self employed. Not sailing much, but living a free life to work during winter and taking the summer off. My 5th year out of the rat race and living life at my own therms. Very rewarding!
WOW! We can’t believe this episode is finally here! When we first started posting videos over a decade ago, I could have LITERALLY never imagined not only that I would end up circumnavigating the entire planet, but that millions of people around the world would have followed along on our voyage. It’s incredibly surreal, and even looking back on the episode now, I’m still at a loss for words to describe how it feels.
But one emotion I can most definitely pinpoint and express is gratitude- to you, our amazing Tribe who has supported us at every step of the way, to Karin for loving me unconditionally and sharing this wild adventure with me, to Delos for keeping me safe and taking me to the most insanely beautiful and far-flung corners of the globe, and to the 69 crew and the thousands of friends we’ve made along the way that have made this voyage what it is.
We are incredibly proud to share this episode with you, it’s been one of our biggest creative undertakings yet, and an incredibly personal one too.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for coming along on the ride with us. We hope you enjoy
Here is how I know Kazza is so genuine, the contents of Pandora's Box 'Large Jar'. Many sea related details, like the Jolly Rodger, Poseidon's relation to poison, 13 rays, crossroads, pharmacies, the oldest profession, a pirate religion w/ a female deity. Long story short.
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If you wana hear the long version, it has to do with the statue sitting in NY harbor.
Amazing Accomplishment! You are a really amazing family!
I can't add much more than what everyone's said but thank you ....thank you for sharing all this with us
Congrats!!!
You are, as my kids say, the OG. Everyone else who has jumped aboard this wonderful bandwagon, while I applaud in some way, pale in comparison. Thanks for staying real.
I doubt you two will even see this comment with how many comments you've already gotten here and how difficult it must be to keep on top of them all, but I felt I had to say you two are one of my biggest inspirations for perusing this lifestyle, and this video has only gone to solidify that goal even more. I can't wait to set sail some day sooner than later and hopefully cross paths with you guys and all of the other incredible sailing families my family has come to know and love through the videos you share with us. Thank you for making this feel like more than just a fantasy and continuing to inspire us to work toward the sailing life every day.
This!
i know i can't be the only one crying during that welcome in mexico 😭
thank you for sharing your adventures with all of us. you've shown me so much of the world
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Ahoy Delos Tribe! We are beyond stoked to bring you this incredibly special episode! Click "Notify Me" and watch along live with us Saturday at 2pm EST, we will be chatting and answering comments, laughing and crying with you, and reliving this surreal moment where I cross an imaginary line in the ocean that marks the completion of my first lap around planet Earth by sail 🌍✌⛵
We are so stoked to hear that you are heading back to the South Pacific again for what is hopefully your 2nd go around!
Brian, Kazza..thanks for taking us all along on your voyages. I'm super stoked to hear that trip #2 around the blue planet will be commencing soon! Fair winds and following seas to all who board Delos as crew. Looking forward to many more years of adventures with you guys! Love from Santa Barbara, CA.
THANK YOU, for that, "NO way to live" epiphany!! You have shown many that it is OK to feel, "Something just doesn't feel right" and to do something about it!!
When I sail my 20 foot pocket yacht I record my path with GPS. Brian, I'm wondering if you have a record of your GPS track from 13 years ago? If so, you could overlay that track with the newer track and get the exact Latitude and Longitude point where you completed your circumnavigation. The GPS Geek in me would love to know that point! : - )
Well done Brian, what an incredible achievement! Not only sailing around the world but presenting the whole experience in a manner that has inspired so many to follow in your wake! We have followed your journey since you departed Vanuatu and every episode filled our hearts with joy. So much so, that we have now purchased our own sailboat and will be departing for ocean adventures in the near future. You, your family and crew mates have brought love, joy and inspiration to many thousands and deserve all of that in return.
Much love and heartfelt thanks,
Jock, Lisa, Louise and Harry. The “Delos Disciples”!
A huge congrats and a massive thank you to Brian / Karin and all the Delos crew who not only sailed around the World but you let us sail with you. How fortunate are all of us.
You should be really proud of yourself, Brian. You completed your circumnavigation, which is no small feat, but you also created and built this amazing community and have had an incredibly positive impact on countless peoples lives and you continue to inspire new people everyday.
Thanks for everything you all do! Much Love!!!
Well said!
VERY TRUE!
Lots of positive spread across the world 🌎
I'd say that Brian has at least average size feet...but I wasn't looking. 😅
@@imabeliever244 haha.. neither was I when I typed my message, apparently lol
I've been watching Delos for a very long time and I got very emotional watching this video. So I'm right there with you, Brian. Life is surreal. I'm so proud of y'all. Can't believe we have all come this far. We are ALL on Delos with you guys. Y'all really make us feel that way. You're very special people. The best channel hands down
☝🏼this 100%
absolutely
Congratulations Brian and SV DELOS crew!!!
I have been watching for years and love every episode.
Congratulations Brian. You left that port and returned with a family and all the pirate treasure of love, life and memories! You sir are a little bit of a hero to me. All the love and happiness to you and your lovely family. Thank you SV Delos for being such a beautiful vessel. Congratulations you beautiful boat!
I know this is from months ago but I just found you guys. This made me ugly cry. I will circumnavigate with my family. I feel it in my bones. Congratulations!!! So very inspiring.
Congratulations! It's not only sailing around the world - it's the way you and the crew have done it and share it!
I want to say your such a huge inspiration to me Ive been watching for a while now and even though Ive never even seen the ocean (except from a plane window) I love the idea of sailing across an ocean to a completely different place.
Man, I got all choked up...such an amazing feat & I thank you for allowing all of us to enjoy the world with you. Over the past few years I binged watched to catch up to the present & every time I learn something, laugh out loud, & add places to my bucket list. Thanks so much Brian, Kazza, & nugget. Can't wait to see what's next, fair winds Delos
Wow, thank you!
Wonderful!....as we had the honour to tell you in person last week at the boat show, we've been so inspired by your courage and enthusiasm to step outside of the box and seek adventure, that we've followed your lead. We hope you (Brian & Kazza) realize the impact you've had on so many lives, and are not only proud of the amazing accomplishment of a circumnavigation and growing your beautiful family, but in giving so much back to so many along the way. We look forward to continuing to follow your journey of lap # 2! Congratulations and fair winds! Pete & Deb Gale
Aw thanks so much you two! Great seeing ya at the boat show!
Been following you guys for years and I have to admit, not even being a sailor myself, I've loved following you and everyone and watching not only your channel, but your family hit such big success. I know this comment is a year late, but due to some health issues I was dealing with (Bladder cancer), I'm a little behind, but binge watching and getting all caught up. This episode made me a little teary eyed for you Brian! Congratulations!!!!
We’re going to be there!! Been watching you for about six years now, watched almost every video! What an amazing journey you, brother Brady, Kazza, Alex, lil’ Nugget, and your entire amazing crew and family have been on these past ten years! So tomorrow, despite a long house-fixup chores list and everything else going on, THIS EPISODE is taking precedence over everything else! 😁👍🏼 Looking forward to this celebration, cheers!! 🎉💥👍🏼⛵️👏🏼
Hahaha YES, priorities 😂 Thanks so much for coming along on the journey with us all these years!
Congratulations Brian! You are awesome and very deserving such a rewarding life you created for yourself. Cheers!!
Words cannot explain how emotional and fascinating that it! Wishing you many more years of sailing! 🌍❤️🙏
This documentary about your voyage inspires me to become more adventurous sailor! Thank you for making videos! We love your channel!
Cheers, from Sailing Liberty 🗽! ❤
I had to scroll back through my RUclips history to find out when I joined the tribe. I have no idea how SV Delos ended up in my feed, but it was Nov 9, 2014 that I watched my first Delos video and I was hooked. I have seen so many amazing places that I'm sure I will never visit thanks to your journey and this channel. Congratulations to Brian on the circumnavigation and everyone who got to wear the SV Delos crew t-shirt helping you do it! You all have been a source of enjoyment, entertainment and education for many years and I hope your journey never ends. Cheers 🍷
What an accomplishment and inspiration to us all as we live your life with you. Thanks for sharing and look forward to watching your continued adventures.
I had no idea what a feat it is to circumnavigate the world in a sailboat! Congratulations to you Brian and you family and friends. Thank you for sharing the good times and the not so good with us. I have to admit I got teary when the skiff was welcoming you with an air horn blowing. I’m so happy someone else recognized what you had accomplished. Wishing you many more sailing adventures, and happiness always.
Congratulations Brian! Circumnavigating is an amazing accomplishment, but IMO having the courage and confidence to START the adventure is the most admirable thing you've done. That's hard.
It has been an amazing journey. Thank you all so much for helping us join the crew on your amazing channel. Mother, mother ocean....
Brian, my sincerest congratulations! Your circumnavigation is definitely not the quickest, but by far one of the best. Unlike your money and stress driven past life, you are far richer, not in money, but in family, friends, experiences and incredible memories.
I am looking forward to following you and your beautiful family on many more miles of sailing adventures. Hoping to see you out there. Have about another 9 months of refitting on SV Nauti-Girl.
Again, congratulations and fair winds...
What a legend!!! Congrats Brian, can't even fathom how many you've inspired... a true pioneer of independence and true grit.. I've learned so much from you, and will learn so much more going forward. So walk tall brother, celebrate and bask in the knowing that your actions speak so much louder than words ever could, and never forget the immense significance of this unbelievable achievement. Well deserved 🙏
Thanks so much for the kind words Andre 🥰
Congrats Brian, what a freakin tremendous accomplishment!! I remember 7 years ago, watching your guys' videos while I worked as a software engineer too, grinding the days of my life away at a desk. When the weekly Delos video dropped, it was exactly the escape I needed. You guys showed me that "cruising" was this thing you could just go do. You don't need any special qualifications, or to be a super human, you just need determination and, in my case at least, a small amount of savings.
I quit that job and spent almost 3 years cruising on a small boat named Tarka. It was not a journey as long or as far-reaching as yours has been, but it has changed me forever,. I owe that adventure to you guys, for showing me that there are other ways to live our lives beyond the norms of our society, and I just wanted to thank you for that.
World relationship at ultimate! Amazing!!
Brian is a rock , And I would crew for him any day ...Must admit got alittle choked up with the welcome you all received. Really an epic story ...
Brian, Kazza, Brady, Blue and Jordan (and many of your past crew). I actually had the third sailing channel on Patreon, behind Delos and La Vaga, but as the saying goes, the best way to make God laugh is to say “I have a plan”. For about 5years I had letdown after letdown trying to buy a boat, and during that time I had a similar experience to Brian where one day I just couldn’t convince myself to get out of bed and go to work downtown anymore. But those years spent preparing for a RUclips life at sea lead me to follow my childhood passion for movies, and the childhood dream that “maybe one day I’ll write a screenplay”. Now, I’m in my mid 40’s and 4years into a new life as an independent filmmaker, writing, producing and directing my own films (with an eye on Yacht World at the same time). As a kid who sucked at English class in high school and still hates to read books, it seems I’ve found my calling as a screenwriter and filmmaker, now in development, funding and casting my first feature film. In large part to following you all as you threw caution to the wind and showed me and many others that you can learn as you go, but first you have to take a giant leap and start, and if you can find that “backup plan” and set fire to it, all the better. (PS-If you’ve met any folks in the film business on your travel, I could use a leg up. Just like the ocean, it’s full of sharks and monster, but I feel Neptune has my back.) Well done all, and cheers to the continuing adventures, whatever they may be. Philip Nelson. Rosehillpictures.com
Guy's, all of you...!
Your devotion to your adventures and willingness to bring the world along for the ride is very inspirational. I'm extending my gratitude to you all, many thanks! Because of your platform Delos I can speak to all of you in the sailing community. I know there has to be others that have become attracted in some way to all of your lives. The wins and losses are felt, even though we've never met. Cheers to you all!
Thanks so much for the kind words Paul 💕🙏
You are welcome Brain, Kazza, Nugs and Jordan! I'm from Olympia Washington, Delos is the first sailing channel I subscribed to when you first started. I have to admit my emotions are on the Rollercoaster! (Serveral of the channel/couples have taken a hit lately it's painful to observe as a committed follower) such is life.😥🤗
Congratulations Brian! Followed the entire journey. Thank you so much for sharing. It’s flipping amazing.
Congratulations Brian not only have you circumnavigated the planet you did it with dignity and class. Thanks for all you share and we can’t wait to see what adventure your future holds. Many prayers for you, your family and crew.
Congrats! Your jonurney is a dream I wish I could take. Thanks for letting us all come a and experience a little bit of all of these life changing moments with SV Delos.
Couldn't wipe the smile off of my face while watching the video.....happy for you Brian, and Karin/Sierra too.....amazing accomplishment. Thank you, your family, and crew for sharing your journey with all of us. Hugs, love, and cheers! obie and laurie 🍻🤗🍻
I love this video you guys are such a wonderful couple, always smiling always so full of joy. Watching your videos always brightens my day especially seeing nugs and her wonderful smile. You guys are a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing you adventures and travels with us.
Refining the skill of bringing good vibes to the masses, for more than a decade. Thganks mate
Good vibes to the masses, LOVE IT!
The music and the editing are what take this adventure from cool AF to a masterpiece of RUclips history. I hope you and Karin give Sierra a sibling in the coming years. It might complicate things a bit on Delos, but you're nothing if not a master of dealing with challenges, Brian!
Congratulations on your circumnavigation, and especially without any major damages to Delos and no death or injury to all the crew who have sailed with you over the 13 years. I have watched all your episodes, several more than once.
Well...guess it's time to start again. Just point Delos west and see where you end up. We'll happily come along for the ride!! There's so much out there yet to see!!
Sierra's "woohoo!" at the end was PERFECT (again) for THIS special episode. Congratulations to Brian, Kazza, and all the Delos crew!!!!!
Captain B. what an incredible achievement. Congratulations from the bottom of my heart. Keep the spirit and cheers to the next round!
You are an inspiration to us all Brian. I'm an entrepreneur in software just like you used to be, and this episode shook me to my core. Now more than ever I am determined to exit and sail around the world with my fam. After years of watching Delos as my favorite show I must say this is by far the best and most ground breaking episode you've ever made. Nat Geo production level guys, incredible. Thanks being such an important influence on my life Captain Brian!
Hey! Good luck. I hope you found courage and determination to make it happen. Not easy. Cheers. I may join as a crew member one day
Brain sailed around the world and all he got was an awesome wife, awesome child, countless friends and memories, a large you tube following/friends/supporters. All well deserved, congratulations Brian!
This earth circumnavigation of twelve years and ten months was filled with remarkable memories. Not only for you but for the sixty-nine crew members and the uncounted members of the Delos Tribe. The love you have spread and the lives you have touched would be humbling for any man. My words pale to convey the magnitude you, Brian Trautman, have on humanity. Without you, chances are we wouldn't have Max and Frida together with the beautiful family they created with Totem and Alpha. This is but one example. I could go on and on. Congratulations Captain on your circumnavigation! I'm forever in your dept. 💙
OK, I'm sitting here weeping tears of joy for Brian. Bravo my brother!
Man! How can you not Love this? Getting choked up myself. Just thinking about where my life has taken me in these same years we've shared so much watching you guys. Congratulations Brian and Delos! You're one of my true heros Buddy.
You guys are amazing! I have been watching you guys for years, congratulations on this monumental achievement!! Fair winds
Congratulations, Captain Brian, and the entire Delos crew for over a decade of incredible adventures sailing around the world! Amazing! You did it!
I like Kazza's trust in Bry.. That is love, a true love.. She never doubted.. Took every step with him.. Loads of love to Kazza and Bry..
Outstanding achievement Brian, you should feel quite proud of not only the physical distance you covered but also, the many people you have inspired along the way. Proud of you.
Thanks Dan!
congrats to your success. That's an envy of every sailor to be. Great job and thanks for taking us in your journey.
Congratulations Brian.
Seriously choked up when those air horns were going off… That was a beautiful moment.
The editing in this one was so good, Jordan. Great stuff sister. 🤙🏽
Thankyou Delos, for making many humans have awesome memories.
Thank you so much for bringing us all along this journey for so many years. Thank you for sharing your lives and adventures. Wishing you the best and many many more years of Happiness.
Congratulations Brian! and thanks for bringing us along all these years!
Popcorn is popped, beer is on ice..... I'm ready!!! Proud to say that I've watched every episode. Sail on, Delos! ⛵️🍻
Brian and Karin.
Congratulations Brian!
I have watched every single episode you have created at least once! I have never commented on a video before in my life, but after watching this circumnavigation video for a second time…. I just had too reach out! You have produced so many fun videos over the years. But this one is truly special! It stands out in so many ways as the best video you have ever created! What a Great way to celebrate Brian’s momentous achievement! Thanks for sharing your Fascinating Journey and your Beautiful Art with us as well. With Kindest Regards, Dan Seim, Balsam Lake Wisconsin
Thanks Dan, sending you our best! Brian
congrats on this massive achievement. I bought my first boat this year and im feeling so inspired to get out there and start my sailing journey! thanks for your contribution to the community. much love.
Probably my 5th comment on the internet in 25 years on it. My summary is: This is a love story. Love of life, love of adventure, love of the world, love of a partner, love of children, love of friends... Love of Life! You are living what life is meant to be. Congratulations on such a fantastic accomplishment in life and adventure! You are SO very inspirational! I intend to follow your lead. Thank you so very much, from a soon to be former Seattleite. Continued blessings to you!
CONGRATULATIONS BREEYAWN!! As I’ve said (probably multiple times) before, there is absolutely NO ONE I would be more comfortable with on a blue water cruise than Brian. An incredible sailor, husband, father and all around good guy. Your videos got me through an incredibly difficult time in my life - will always be grateful to you, Kazza and all the Delos crew members over the years.
A lovely responsible man with incredible DIY abilities. Calm and confident. Well done Bryan, you’re living your best life.
Man this episode gave me goosebumps! Brian, congratulations on your incredible feat! You are a LEGEND!
I am not a social media person and don’t post anywhere, anytime. This is something that made me happy to the point of tears. Thank you so much for sharing it and a heartfelt congratulations from a fellow programmer that has the same feeling as you did but as a 54 year old. Thank you.
I am so happy for you. Congratulations on your first sail around the world. I have had almost as much fun as the Delos crew, just watching has helped me get through some tough times. You have restored a desire for adventure. Thank you for sharing your story.
So happy we've been able to provide some inspiration for you 💕
Usually I get tears of laughter from watching some of your videos, today brings tears of joy for your accomplishment. My hats off to you.
I discover your channel during pandemic/lockdown. Now I am stoked how your journey comes along the way, reaching the top and achieving the unthinkable. Astig! Checking in from SE Asia, Philippines 🇵🇭
I've been following and have felt so invested in this journey for years, thank you for taking all of us with you and inspiring us to move into the unknown ourselves. SV Delos had a huge part in helping push me to chase my calling, I sold everything and moved to Asia about 4 months ago, and don't think I would have done it without you guys. I can't thank you enough
Brian - Along with everyone, I'm choked up. Words fail me, which pretty much never happens. I've been with you since '16. Hearts x 10,000 for this rare achievement, plus 10,000 more for finding Karin and welcoming Sierra to the crew and our lucky lives as followers. As a marine biologist with 3/4 of my passion stuck in Computer Science, I grok your path. If it's broke, fix it. If it's not broke, fix it until it is. Looking forward to many more swallow tattoos in your journeys, and...another Nugget? Thoughts on sailing the Great Lakes? Thanks.
Super heart warming - just what we all need in our lives.
Love it. Enjoy and keep at it.❤
Awesome special episode!!! Thanks so much for inspiring us for so many years and to show us the dream is possible!! 🥰
Thanks guys! Sending lot's of hugs to you. Muito Brazil!
Pretty awesome story. You are another legend on the sea. Looking forward to cross your path one day. All the best and safe sailing.
Hola Delos, I just started my cruising journey last month, and I just got to the Sea of Cortez. You have been a driving force in keeping my dream alive for the past 5 yrs. Since we are both in the same part of the world I would love to try and meet this famous boat and its crew that has inspired so many.
Alex on SV Saoirse
Congratulations Brian and all the crew. Wishing you and your family all the best in the future.
Congratulations Brian and team! What an amazing journey and episode. Thanks for bringing us along!
Congratulations! Quite the accomplishment! Don't forget listing your stats all the lives you have touched through You Tube and Patreon. You not only changed your life, you changed the lives of 1000s of folks. Well done.
Congratulations, Brian. And congratulations to Delos for being such a great boat. Have enjoyed your journeys and hope to continue so.
Don’t know how you held it together, it made me cry. Congratulations to you, I commend you on living for the day and with no fear.
What an amazing achievement Brian and Kazza & all the lovely people that made and make this journey so incredible! Congratulations !!!! Wishing you all the best and here is to many more memorable sails and friendships on Delos!
A small boat, just a dot on the big ocean and you inspire people all over the world. Your warm, friendly and appreciative manner has become rare. I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Oliver Germany - Baltic Sea
I am looking forward to this episode. I discovered you guys about a year ago and have enjoyed watching your travelers around the globe. I have been sailing for 26 years, done some racing but mostly fun local cruising and really enjoy seeing what it takes to truly get out and enjoy life. I wish I had the balls to throw the lines and give it a shot. Thank you for sharing your adventures.
Hey Bill, stoked we can be some inspiration for you! Thanks for coming along for the ride with us!
Congratulations
When I reach Heaven and am asked about my influences in life, Brian will come up! Don’t know him but who cares. Just a really nice hardworking and fun living person. Nothing to be ashamed of as living free is amazing!
Heaven? What evidence is there that it exists besides a man made book and unproven claims by a "few" people with so called visions/dreams.🤣🤣🤣
@@kenholt8297 what compels people like you ? Your statement is telling.
Aww thanks Laura! So happy to provide you with some inspiration and good vibes 🥰
@@frankpepper4797 👎 People like you compels me, it's just that simple.
“My favorite part of my day was the bus ride” that one hit me hard, as I’m sitting in my car dreading starting my day, with a zoom meeting playing on the passenger seat with no volume because I can’t stand to listen to my boss talk… something needs to change. “This is no way to live”.
Your tales are an inspiration to many, if even just an escape from a dreaded weekly zoom meeting.
SV Delos, you made me cry. You guys are out there and kicking ass and taking names. I'm so happy that I started watching you during the Covid lockdown, just because I was wondering what people who travel were experiencing. Brian you are a God! And your girls are your princesses! Many loves to all!
Also I almost died at the end...😳😂
Congratulations!! What a journey, what a life! May there always be wind in your sails, as long as SV Delos is in the water!
You should be proud; not only did you sail around the World but you built a beautiful life and family while doing it. A journey and love story for the ages; might sound corny but you should write a screenplay about your life it would be an instant classic!
There are no words to describe how I feel personally ! you guys are just incredible !
Amazing!! Thank you Brian, Karin & The entire Delos Tribe for taking us all on the journey with you. Such a HUGE inspiration!! Congrats!!
Thank you for the videos and keep them coming. It's certainly making me feel better before I go to work in NYC watching these and just looking at how relaxing the outside world can be.
I finally got around to watching this episode. It must feel amazing to finally complete your circumnavigation. Congratulations, but also thank you. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us, you have inspired so many people to be brave and live the life that makes them happy. My family and I were lucky enough to meet you all in St. Augustine. It was like meeting sailing royalty lol. We have been watching your channel since Madagascar and still love it. We are also a kid boat so it's fun to watch baby nugs grow as my boys are growing up on the boat. Cheers, S/V Ohana
Brian, you are truely inspirational. Congratulations and thank you for sharing it with us.
Brian, congratulations on sailing around the entire world. You and your crew have become known, loved, respected, and admired worldwide. You and your crew have become a new "World Legend".
Loved this episode. So very awesome to have accomplished this all while meeting your soulmate and bringing a beautiful life to share your joy in this world. Keep on sailing your an inspiration to all of us.
Many Congratulations to you Brian and the Delos crew....It's awesome to see your journeys. Thanks for sharing your adventures! Wishing y'all sunny days and fair winds⛵🙏
I lived aboard my Dufour 27 for 15 years, have sailed the seven seas, I never circumnavigated, (it wasnt on my to do list), however have 26,000+ miles under my keel, solo transatlantic 8 times. Kudos for videographing your grand adventure. Met soo many of the nomadic liveaboard tribe along my journey who all have cruising stories--those stories we will never know--it has to be an 'on location' thing, thanks for bringing me on location--I began before GPS, with a sextant, and now watermakers, and windbuggers, what a dee-light. Sailing taught me how to live in the present moment, it is all we have. I have swallowed the hook at 72yo. Fair winds and Force 3. Fondly, Dann
Congratulations Brian! I wish you and your family health and happiness. Thanks for the entertaining videos.
I've been a follower of Delos' adventures for some time now and I'd like to congratulate Brian on his achievement, it's not for everyone
it is definitely necessary to have your own and above average abilities to live the way you live, to manage adversities the way you manage them, breakdowns, setbacks, weather forecasts that are never 100%, decisions of the moment, etc.
wishes for the continuation of a challenging life on board, hoping that one day Delos will sail in Europe, and if possible anchor in mainland Portugal
a big hug
Hi Brian. I have followed you guys off and on for quite sometime now. This is the first I learned of how you started and broke from your comfy corporate life. I am sure you are richer for it. Congrats. Thanks for inspiring.
Congratulations on the circumnavigation! I've been following your voyage from the original trip blogs and have enjoyed every inspiring minute, thank you for sharing your adventures. I'm excited to see where SV Delos goes next!! Cheers and Fair Winds!
Thanks Brian and Crew! Following your experiences was a big help for me to make the jump, sell the house, buy a boat and start being self employed. Not sailing much, but living a free life to work during winter and taking the summer off. My 5th year out of the rat race and living life at my own therms. Very rewarding!