Onboard Q&A: Day 14

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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024

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  • @johnvanslykejr.8033
    @johnvanslykejr.8033 4 года назад +133

    What a terrific fellow and wonderful ambassador for the Vendee Globe and offshore sailing. Hear hear. Well done.

  • @gnosticmom2805
    @gnosticmom2805 4 года назад +43

    Great Q&A, thank you Alex for making time for your fans and followers!

  • @gontran8638
    @gontran8638 4 года назад +64

    thanks for taking your time to answer us. What a man.

  • @crackerjack3359
    @crackerjack3359 4 года назад +57

    "40 knots is a bit scary". That must be the understatement of the race!

  • @simonosgerby97
    @simonosgerby97 4 года назад +29

    Some cracking questions there and thanks for taking the time to answer Alex

  • @davidlaw899
    @davidlaw899 4 года назад +15

    Amazing. Keep going and make us all proud.

  • @cgem8426
    @cgem8426 4 года назад +1

    All the best with the repair work 🤞🤞🤞

  • @jean-mariefuentes1787
    @jean-mariefuentes1787 4 года назад +10

    Merci de prendre du temps pour répondre aux questions ; bonne course !

  • @elektrolyte
    @elektrolyte 4 года назад +11

    I really love the way the sleep alarm is triggered aft, above the bunk ... but the kill switch is forward, on the other side of the cockpit LOL so you have to actually be up and walking across the cabin to kill it

    • @riverjeanmontgomery6664
      @riverjeanmontgomery6664 4 года назад

      😅 I am a recently retired fisherman, and I could tell you horror stories from the helmsman chair! Worthy of Graham Norton 🙌

  • @BrownPeterAnthony
    @BrownPeterAnthony 4 года назад +8

    Smashing out big miles with a smile, inspiration for the next generation...

  • @wolfe1970
    @wolfe1970 4 года назад +8

    Some great insight into the world of sailing, some cracking questions too,

  • @gnedelcu7
    @gnedelcu7 4 года назад +10

    Sir
    Que La Force soit avec vous!
    Bon vent!
    București, România

  • @moraus
    @moraus 4 года назад +1

    A fantastic insight in to day to day life on board. Does make us feel like we are riding along with you. Keep it up and give us a wave when you pass the southern part of Australia 👍

  • @sammcneil1213
    @sammcneil1213 4 года назад +20

    Highlighted reply
    Boris Herrmann
    1 day ago
    Thanks for following - we are an Alex fan too don't worry. Alex, all the best from the Highlands of Scotland, received this reply from Boris, he is a top bloke and cool as a cucumber.

  • @4578simonhi
    @4578simonhi 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic Alex, so good for you to do this Q & A session.
    Can’t wait to see your first albatross, you know then you are truly in the Southern Ocean. I don’t think you are too distant from these fantastic birds, they sleep and fly at the same time too !!!
    All the best, fair winds, keep safe, push hard.

  • @dereksg183
    @dereksg183 4 года назад

    A true Gentleman and Ambassador for us all to follow. Keep it going Alex

  • @igloo687
    @igloo687 4 года назад +1

    Outstanding Alex, proud of you Hampshire Hog, with you all of the way. Doug, HAYLING Island.

  • @riverjeanmontgomery6664
    @riverjeanmontgomery6664 4 года назад

    Brilliant. Your humor and humbleness, your love of family, your tenacity, your thin skin ( meant most admiringly). Challenge on Alex. I have enjoyed, (and cried about) your story, and am following fiercely. Count me as a HUGE FAN! SOLDIER ON!

  • @edouardwattinne7753
    @edouardwattinne7753 4 года назад +1

    That man is amazing and offers such a good share of his experience, thank you!

  • @HugoPerk
    @HugoPerk 4 года назад

    You’re doing great, Alex! Watching your journey from Chicago and I’m terribly jealous. Looking forward to your Southern Ocean stretch. Fair winds and following seas, captain.

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat 3 года назад

    You Sir are an amazing example of what's possible! cheers.

  • @DaveandGinny972
    @DaveandGinny972 4 года назад +1

    Thoroughly enjoying your videos Alex, brilliant that you have the time to answer all the questions. First thing I check in the morning is your progress followed by how Ben's training sessions are going in Auckland...then I make a coffee. Keep it up, fantastic being able to follow you.

  • @cameronstewart6894
    @cameronstewart6894 4 года назад

    You continue to do a great job Alex. Keep it going. We are all very proud of you. Chapeaux.

  • @wtgphoto
    @wtgphoto 4 года назад

    Great video Alex, thanks for taking the time and for sharing and GREAT questions from the kids!

  • @theroadhome_Liz_Summers
    @theroadhome_Liz_Summers 4 года назад +2

    Great Q&A! Thank you for taking time for this and thank you for The Hub ... you and your team have put together great info that is informative and interesting!

  • @richardayres2949
    @richardayres2949 4 года назад

    Well done Alex, fair winds and keep up your great efforts. Enjoying your coverage.

  • @rogersmith1867
    @rogersmith1867 4 года назад

    Alex you are a true ambassador for all sports. I wish I could have your smile. Your videos are quite inspiring. Good Luck and all the best.. Roger

  • @robynanderson1263
    @robynanderson1263 4 года назад +4

    Fantastic segment there, taking the time to answer questions while racing. It's a pity the Organisers of this race are not as switched on as you are regarding the amount of English catered for in the race. Go Alex, sail fast, sail safe.

  • @djj2343
    @djj2343 4 года назад

    Come on Alex!!! Dig deep and make it happen ... You give us all a lift so now it's time to give you one ! Grit.

  • @simonjconnor
    @simonjconnor 4 года назад

    Absolutely brilliant. Great questions there and well done Alex for taking the time to answer them. Really interesting to learn so much in such a short video too. Am amazed at how you constantly trim the main there, just be feel and love the way you ease the main, I wish mine were that easy. go go go Alex !!!

  • @OldTrafford16
    @OldTrafford16 4 года назад

    Alex thank you for the candid briefings!

  • @DrCrabfingers
    @DrCrabfingers 4 года назад +2

    Yes absolutely awesome...many of those questions were ones I had myself. He's a good guy! Love the Christmas cake treat .... haha I can imagine you lying on your bean bag stuffing Christmas cake into you between the shudders of the boat. I follow you every day morning and night. All of you sailors are the most incredible individuals. I'm just trying to imagine a sail boat travelling at 40 knots....it must hum....quite mad really. Good winds dude.

  • @blakeharmon2884
    @blakeharmon2884 4 года назад

    Great Job Alex, love the videos! Rooting for you hard!

  • @sampayne7973
    @sampayne7973 4 года назад

    I’ve not got a scooby about sailing or the ‘vendee globe’... but watching this bloke bounce around in a tin can has become my new favourite pass time. More power to you mate, whatever you’re up to.

  • @rmzkip
    @rmzkip 4 года назад

    I'm enjoying your energy, talent, and smile!

  • @randalljames1
    @randalljames1 4 года назад +2

    I hope the news gets better... There is an update on the news page of the alexthomsonracing page..

  • @antoineheral
    @antoineheral 4 года назад +3

    Good Luck i wish you to win the race

  • @petergrundy8081
    @petergrundy8081 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic Alex your a great inspiration for youth around the world

    • @pauloshea7
      @pauloshea7 4 года назад

      Thank you Alex. Such a great way to interact with all of us around the world watching the Vendee, by far the most incredible sporting challenge. Mind yourself.

  • @billywhizz6483
    @billywhizz6483 4 года назад

    Fantastic, what an all round good guy! Rooting for you Alex.

  • @splash2300
    @splash2300 4 года назад

    " The Boss is Back!".....love it. We're all with you Champ

  • @kevinbuggie3808
    @kevinbuggie3808 4 года назад

    Just from the appearance and name of the boat, I passed some judgment on you, but God are you well grounded and pretty nice guy when I took the time to watch. Good luck and rooting for you from the states!

  • @robsfooty
    @robsfooty 4 года назад

    Love the great attitude Alex! Keep it up!

  • @alashford3189
    @alashford3189 4 года назад +1

    Good job, keep safe and fast. Be Lucky, cheers
    from Antigua!

  • @jeromebousquet2539
    @jeromebousquet2539 4 года назад

    Alex bonne chance pour les réparations j'espère que tu va revenir dans la course Big up ....

  • @sandrogrixti6685
    @sandrogrixti6685 4 года назад

    Hi Alex. Im a young sailor from Malta. I follow you everyday. Keep going you r a legend. Thanks for the message.

  • @rustie4242
    @rustie4242 4 года назад

    GO Alex, we are following you several times a day and love seeing your video updates. Cheers from Down Under, Rustie

  • @losportivosedentario
    @losportivosedentario 4 года назад

    Tks you for your adventure and your video , we stay in Lockdown so we feel like you safe ,close in our life , and free to fight . Go go go!!!

  • @bengmarshall
    @bengmarshall 4 года назад

    Alex. You are a total inspiration ! Keep at it, mate

  • @Robbo1966
    @Robbo1966 4 года назад

    Great to see your positivity on this tough race, keep flying

  • @simonladd4262
    @simonladd4262 4 года назад

    Thank you Alex for your amazing coverage.

  • @AndyUK-Corrival
    @AndyUK-Corrival 4 года назад +1

    Great video Alex, keep on trucking. Andy UK

  • @xjosettex
    @xjosettex 4 года назад

    Loved your Q & A and especially your talk about coping with bullying which I caught yesterday - you’re doing an amazing job!

  • @UKPete
    @UKPete 4 года назад +1

    Great questions, and really great to be able to get the answers from the man himself whilst racing it's amazing :-). Go Alex!

  • @mastertrams
    @mastertrams 4 года назад

    The alarm sounds like the doors closing alarm on almost all UK trains! How wonderful!

  • @u3192
    @u3192 4 года назад

    Sail well .. and safe passage .
    It is a pleasure to watch you . In your major Tom can .
    Chasing desire . I wish for you The very best . May the ocean treat you kindly .

  • @diamond_industries
    @diamond_industries 4 года назад

    Keep up the speed. You are doing great!!!! So proud of all the hard work you have put in for this adventure!!!!

  • @peterbrown7965
    @peterbrown7965 4 года назад

    Great Job Alex, and thanks for spending the time to answer some really interesting questions!

  • @grimgr
    @grimgr 4 года назад

    One of te great Gentleman , I would love a Alex Victory, as a sort of justice, but justice is rare and versatil . Go ahead Sir Alex, Thomas is very fast , there is no beautifull victory without a perfect challenger!!

  • @martineyer5336
    @martineyer5336 4 года назад

    Always so positive 👍 love your attitude. I must by another Boss suit😄

  • @jeronewalters4288
    @jeronewalters4288 4 года назад

    Alex, absolutely love that you can take the time with the sleep deprivation and stresses to update us mere mortals. Loving being able to follow the progress and wish you the very best of luck.

  • @philippemauduit2163
    @philippemauduit2163 4 года назад

    Good luck Alex , still very friendly video... hope seing you tomorrow...

  • @geralddavis7401
    @geralddavis7401 4 года назад

    Great job Alex! Thanks you.
    And what great questions from the youngsters - dead perceptive and thoughtful - loved it.

  • @jjbailey3972
    @jjbailey3972 4 года назад

    Thanks for taking us along on your adventure! What a great experience this will be!!!

  • @josedacunhafilho
    @josedacunhafilho 4 года назад

    Sir Alex, you are a truly special person. May the Buddha grant you billions of merits for your Dharma, and Goddess bless you 24/7.

  • @TristanDaCunha7
    @TristanDaCunha7 4 года назад

    Hi Alex. Interesting to hear that the task you hate the most is getting the sails back in the sailbags. I feel exactly the same about getting the duvet into the duvet cover. Great questions and great answers. Good luck.

  • @migaguiar
    @migaguiar 4 года назад

    Sir Alex .. Stay strong stay safe .. sail on!!

  • @iwoodie
    @iwoodie 4 года назад

    I really hope he wins the race!! Go for it!!!!

  • @brunsibrunsi7344
    @brunsibrunsi7344 4 года назад +1

    Keep pushing Alex 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @OnDasherOnDancer
    @OnDasherOnDancer 4 года назад

    Happy to see you and “Hugo” looking so strong! Best of everything!

  • @J.Smith-rc6wh
    @J.Smith-rc6wh 4 года назад

    what a dude, great work Alex , good fun for us

  • @johnaluncooke6827
    @johnaluncooke6827 4 года назад

    I agree entirely with what John Van Slyke below said. It is most unfortunate that HUGO BOSS has sustained some structural damage. Hopefully Alex will be able to REINFORCE the areas concerned to alow him to continue to the end of the race. He will have many miles to catch-up in the Southern Ocean which is going to be punishing on the boat and also on Alex. Continue Alex to do your best. We are all following your progress and willing you to win. Take care and STAY SAFE. - ALUN COOKE.

  • @gogo22976
    @gogo22976 4 года назад

    Thanks for this interesting Q&A! Keep on pushing! I am sure you will be in the lead soon!

  • @wasabiginger6993
    @wasabiginger6993 4 года назад

    Great Q&A ... The inside looks more like a space craft pod with you on an exercise bike ... this technology seems to be headed towards lift off completely ... we are from the stars ✨... many blessings 🌈 on having the absolute time of your life ... from Hawai’i 🌺

  • @colinwheeler4683
    @colinwheeler4683 4 года назад

    Great stuff.....question and answer with children....such a cool operator

  • @easylistening1377
    @easylistening1377 4 года назад

    Wishing you the best Alex!!!

  • @bosoerjadi2838
    @bosoerjadi2838 4 года назад

    If Alex ever writes a book about this race, I'm definitely going to read it.

  • @gedhayes-gerrard9990
    @gedhayes-gerrard9990 4 года назад

    Alex, I had the pleasure of listening to you at the HSC fund raiser for Oarsome Chance Gosport, will you be raffling off your T-Shirts for the next fund raiser. Love watching your updates, you must be feeling epic...

  • @pablosdog2808
    @pablosdog2808 4 года назад +1

    I'd like to see a video feed from the FLIR IR camera.....with Alex standing on the rear deck....

  • @JG-iz8ko
    @JG-iz8ko 4 года назад

    My alarm would be the Lone Ranger theme, I’d smile every time😁, nail biting racing, keep on it mate👍

  • @JamesBond-xq3tw
    @JamesBond-xq3tw 4 года назад

    From Jersey ,keep it up looks fantastic

  • @palynodie5
    @palynodie5 4 года назад

    Courage Alex! J'aimerais bien vous voir gagner cette édition :)

  • @nroose
    @nroose 4 года назад

    Thank you for your great commentary! Any chance you can post video of doing a sail change, a reef, a jibe, or a tack?

  • @jgzanetti
    @jgzanetti 4 года назад

    Hi, Alex! So nice to see these interactions. Makes the race a little bit more humane, kinda brings us inside the boat in some sense!
    My question is: is there any sort of psichological follow up support after the race finishes? It seems to me that there is a high chance of some disorders after 70+ days of sleep deprivation, social distancing, the need for constant awareness and others altogether
    Thank you for your videos! Keep on going with high spirits!
    Wish you all the luck from Brazil 💚💛💙

  • @PatrioticTroll
    @PatrioticTroll 4 года назад

    Thanks Alex. Be well.

  • @para1324
    @para1324 4 года назад

    You must be saving energy not being beaten by the waves in an outside cockpit. Will you set an outside view for us to watch on u tube? I love to see the boat running across the ocean. God’s blessing for you and safety. From Georgia USA. 👍👏

  • @Johnonayacht
    @Johnonayacht 4 года назад

    Alex you are an Inspiration. Can you show us your nav seat and do you sleep in the seat or in a Lee berth!

  • @becketallison8065
    @becketallison8065 4 года назад +18

    Is it weird sailing from inside the capsule

  • @gf04rce76
    @gf04rce76 4 года назад +1

    Amazing..... keep pushing 😀

  • @HandyMan657
    @HandyMan657 4 года назад

    I'm chasing you on the Virtual Regatta Offshore, only a couple of days behind currently.

  • @chechmusic2789
    @chechmusic2789 4 года назад +1

    thx for sharing . alarm on everything!!!

  • @kylelaxton7457
    @kylelaxton7457 4 года назад

    Keep it up Alex you got this.

  • @andreasreiter9381
    @andreasreiter9381 4 года назад

    im soooo sad /// seeing fantastic motivated Alex; and reading today morning about his structural problems :-((((( soooo sad!

  • @johntisdell7720
    @johntisdell7720 4 года назад

    I expect that the best moment for Alex as a father will be when his son kicks his butt through the virtual race and later in life on the water

  • @willcourt4952
    @willcourt4952 4 года назад +1

    On a 6 million £ boat and the biggest luxury is Christmas cake. Love it

    • @Mal1ntha
      @Mal1ntha 4 года назад

      It is a £5 million pound boat Will Court

  • @maxoufly
    @maxoufly 4 года назад

    Hi ! What a sailor ! But Will you get out of your star wars cockpit a day ??cheers and keep going !

  • @Eduardo-vz1qk
    @Eduardo-vz1qk 4 года назад

    Hi Alex, can you show us the boat more? Show us some specific features of this boat please.

  • @m00ftak
    @m00ftak 4 года назад

    Hey Alex! Love following your progress. Can you tell us what your view is like inside? How are you able to determine when you need to make adjustments?

  • @batchint
    @batchint 4 года назад

    best of luck alex.. and george too

  • @caractacus22
    @caractacus22 4 года назад

    Bless you , Alex

  • @Korlheini
    @Korlheini 4 года назад

    Hi Alex! You'll do. It! See you at Silverrudder next Year!😉