He Sailed Across the Atlantic in a 16 ft Boat! Would You Dare?- Ep. 300 RAN Sailing

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Комментарии • 444

  • @RANSailing
    @RANSailing  2 года назад +130

    300 episodes! 😃 Wow that’s crazy! Thank you so much for watching our videos and following our adventures! Much love from us!
    /Malin, Johan & Vera

    • @egreens8512
      @egreens8512 2 года назад +5

      Congratulations !
      Great 300th episode , thank you .

    • @JustMe-pp1mp
      @JustMe-pp1mp 2 года назад +6

      It's we who are thanking you for sharing both your family and your adventures. All the best and look forward to the next 300. :-)

    • @landahoy5217
      @landahoy5217 2 года назад +3

      👍👍👍 love you guys!

    • @marka11111
      @marka11111 2 года назад

      Congratulations! 300 gems 💎💍, every one!

    • @theflyingfool
      @theflyingfool 2 года назад

      Life's more fun with Ran Sailing (and Veras antics) :D

  • @carlosrosa1965
    @carlosrosa1965 2 года назад +236

    Total respect for this lad and his first mate, a respectful interviewer, no arrogance, just mutual respect and understanding of the huge differences between vessels but the same passion for crossing oceans no matter what size, and how long it might take. Each has its own merits. Nice one Centurion!!

    • @obxarms7685
      @obxarms7685 Год назад +2

      I would think that humility would be more natural considering what this kid did on such a small vessel that he built himself!

  • @royschwaben9646
    @royschwaben9646 Год назад +83

    I'm a native English speaker, sometimes I take it for granted, but it blows my mind I can get on RUclips and watch a Swedish guy and a Polish guy have a wonderful intelligent discussion about sailing, yet I can understand it and follow along and enjoy every bit of it.
    Well done! You deserve standing applause. Bravo to both of you.

    • @PrzezSwiatzDoktorkiem
      @PrzezSwiatzDoktorkiem Месяц назад +3

      I am Polish, I have been to almost 50 countries. When traveling, I always speak English. I know I make mistakes, but people understand me. For many people, English is their "second/third" language.
      The Polish language has a very, very rich vocabulary. We think in Polish but we try to say it in English. This is very problematic.
      The most important thing (in my opinion) is to understand each other.

  • @fredericmora
    @fredericmora 2 года назад +140

    This guy is a genius and forces us to realize how Simplistic traveling could be. Power to him, and power to you to get his interview. Thank you guys !

    • @koborkutya7338
      @koborkutya7338 Год назад +4

      reminds me of Sven Yrvind

    • @NSB25445
      @NSB25445 Год назад

      Yes, incredibly simple. Just become a master sailor prepared for everything, and off you go.

  • @downwardlymobile4957
    @downwardlymobile4957 2 года назад +9

    Proof that having a limited budget doesn't always mean you have to have equally limited dreams. Also a welcome reminder that we shouldn't get too hung up about what boat the other guy has.

  • @markburton8303
    @markburton8303 7 месяцев назад +1

    This lad built his own boat! Then sailed it across the Atlantic!! Fair play, that is amazing!

  • @gregzeszotarski9927
    @gregzeszotarski9927 2 года назад +37

    That was absolutely amazing. What a guy, across the Atlantic in basically a dingy that he built. Guy has got a lot of courage.

  • @fgansell
    @fgansell 2 года назад +78

    So good, so brave, great that there are still young people out there building there own and setting off, great interview. Thank you.

  • @michaelbakker5314
    @michaelbakker5314 2 года назад +52

    Thank you for taking the time to share his story.
    And even more respect for him for building his own 5 meter boat and making the crossing, well done man.

  • @MrA1582000
    @MrA1582000 2 года назад +22

    Amazing young man. He is wise beyond his years.

  • @brucebenson5908
    @brucebenson5908 2 года назад +79

    At first I thought we would learn about a stunt sailor but it turns our we learned about a safe sailor. A stunt sailor makes a clearly dangerous voyage in a clearly dangerous boat. Maritime rescue services then have to risk their lives and spend public money to save the sailor if he gets into trouble he has brought upon himself. But Jakub is clearly a responsible guy who has done a magnificent job building and sailing his boat.

    • @jeromebreeding3302
      @jeromebreeding3302 Год назад

      Captain"we're going to need a bigger boat !)

    • @kah227
      @kah227 Год назад

      Are you talking about people like these two crazy Finns. ruclips.net/video/vXgBAlfLY6Y/видео.html

    • @the_trashman
      @the_trashman Год назад +1

      More like he's lucky the weather didn't change.

    • @robertcapen6814
      @robertcapen6814 Год назад +2

      @TrueFact I think you may be jumping to quickly to a sad conclusion. Yes the nuts and bolts holding the keel appear small, but there was no indication of how those were imbedded in reinforcing material like fiberglass and other compounds. Certainly a survey is in order for whoever buys the vessel.

    • @AntiVaganza
      @AntiVaganza Год назад +6

      @TrueFact Proper RUclips comment... The ballast, according to the plans is 170kg. I count at least 6 bolts. If anything this is overengineered. Yes, he could have used bigger washers or a stainless plate but I have raced hard on similarly sized, small keelboats with more ballast, less keel bolts (not even spread out like these) and this is on boats that were built in the 70s and have been raced hard for decades. As long as there's no rot, those bolts will hold up fine and 170kg/8 - even when falling off waves - wont "pull the bolts throught the wood".

  • @andreafluffkitten
    @andreafluffkitten 2 года назад +40

    I've a load of respect for all the guys who build and sale Setkas. Brilliant little design, and I kind of want one.

    • @justme.9711
      @justme.9711 2 года назад +1

      You'd save a lot of time, effort and money getting a secondhand fiberglass boat and probably have standing headroom.

    • @philgray1023
      @philgray1023 2 года назад +2

      I'd buy a Tophat. Cheaper and a proven circumnavigator

    • @yarpenzigrin1893
      @yarpenzigrin1893 Год назад +1

      @@philgray1023 I'd buy an Albin Vega if we're talking cheap, small circumnavigators.

  • @larrymacaluso9051
    @larrymacaluso9051 2 года назад +31

    What an interesting young man, it is refreshing to see this person so dedicated to creating his dream and then to sail it on the ocean. great interview Johan, thanks for sharing.

  • @lukecelt9000
    @lukecelt9000 2 года назад +26

    Wow. Brawo Jakub, well done, fantastyczna przygoda!

  • @Damien616
    @Damien616 6 дней назад +1

    Great job to the young lad, his boat makes my 26 foot Snapdragon look like a mighty yacht ha, but it works; it got them across one of the most serious sailing oceans on this earth.

  • @tomcraddock244
    @tomcraddock244 2 года назад +27

    Well done young man !!
    That was a great interview!!
    Fair winds ⛵️

  • @roberttorres809
    @roberttorres809 2 года назад +2

    Wow, I’ve got no words. All I can say is ,” Wow”!

  • @marclawyer2789
    @marclawyer2789 2 года назад +5

    Saw an interview with a French guy who was circumnavigating in a self built 4m sailboat...the interview was in South Africa so he's home by now.
    Hats off to all these adventurers...
    Wave Rover is building a small boat to do the same...

    • @cornishhh
      @cornishhh 2 года назад

      The French guy is Yann Quenet. His boat is Baluchon.

  • @skippywinters
    @skippywinters 2 дня назад

    Mad respect mate.
    If I may add it feels this is getting like a competition out there where the smaller boat you find to cross the pond will get you the most views (talking in general on youtube). This is due mostly to todays amazing reliable weather forecasting but also a good share of luck. If things turn for the worst these boats are just not prepared to handle what nature has to offer. Stay safe and happy sailing

  • @dj33036
    @dj33036 2 года назад +7

    I am always in awe of people like him.

  • @BenMilford
    @BenMilford 2 года назад +6

    What an incredible thing to build your own boat and sail the ocean.

  • @loniallorenz2009
    @loniallorenz2009 2 года назад +21

    What an inspiring young man ! Just an excellent interview, your style is fabulous and the filmography was top notch. 📷👀👏❤️❗️ Loni & Al

  • @h.rutten2187
    @h.rutten2187 Год назад +1

    6:40 funny how the line is loudly smashing into the mast during their interview, just another part of minimization in this case comfort.
    Go smal, go simple, go fast and far, I’m loving it these minimalist sailers.

    • @h.rutten2187
      @h.rutten2187 Год назад +1

      A good alternative for sleeping on the floor or just gaining room away from water bottles is to hang a hammock, I love hammocks on boats.

  • @thejerseylady1
    @thejerseylady1 2 года назад +12

    Hi guys, thank you so much for sharing this fascinating story. My father built several boats but we only went on the Great Lakes in the US. Yes I would dare to cross the Atlantic in my younger years but not now in my later 70s. Take care God bless Gloria 🐂

  • @clayfarnet970
    @clayfarnet970 2 года назад +6

    It’s too small for me, but why not? It takes a special individual to take on a challenge of that nature. It definitely makes it more affordable. Great interview!

  • @robertcapen6814
    @robertcapen6814 Год назад +1

    This was the "real deal." Somehow i fell asleep listening to RAN video and awoke when I heard familiar sounds of a small boat and the sea. I awoke to wonderful memories of sailing my 5m Montgomery 17 from the mouth of the Gulf of California to La Paz. Mexico. I wish this young man well, he is a "for real" sailor!

  • @annewillmott3091
    @annewillmott3091 2 года назад +3

    What commitment from a fine young man. It makes a difference when you are young and have a goal in life. Very balanced and grounded young man with the courage to stretch himself to an adventure in his self made chariot of the sea! I love the way you interviewed him, gave him the central story with respect and admiration. It was great to see you sail with him and feel the power of the wind in his small but well crafted boat. Perfect all round, thank you 🏝

  • @mikewillis2934
    @mikewillis2934 2 года назад +11

    Great interview with well thought out questions. Amazing chap!

  • @bobbiejay2085
    @bobbiejay2085 2 года назад +2

    Loved this chat between two men of the sea.

  • @jomesias
    @jomesias 17 дней назад +1

    This is the dream! I’m more afraid of pirates than the ocean.
    I hope you haven’t met any 🎉🎉

  • @andrewbarten7347
    @andrewbarten7347 Год назад +2

    He went small, went simple and went NOW.

  • @joedavis6069
    @joedavis6069 2 года назад +11

    Congratulations on 300 episodes, looking forward to many more.

  • @JDHood
    @JDHood 2 года назад +2

    The world is in dire need of a lot more young adults with that combination of determination, ambition and adventurism! If something catches his interest, he will simply keep after it until he succeeds!

  • @Mrflynlow
    @Mrflynlow 2 года назад +2

    Really enjoyed that interview..

  • @bellenvideo5629
    @bellenvideo5629 Год назад +1

    Polish are brave people 💪 always nice to have adventure with them 🙏

  • @AntiVaganza
    @AntiVaganza Год назад +1

    Great interview! Thanks so much.
    Sadly, not surprised to see a fair share of haters here doubting his skills, his boat, his everything. So many couch sailors and armchair experts it's depressing, but then again, this is RUclips so it's totally OK to doubt anyone's achivements - especially when they are more profound than your own. How about showing some respect or at the very least having an open mind? Just because it is not your cup of tea does not make what he did dangerous , reckless or ill-adviced.
    He knows what he can and can not do and he knows his boat better than any of us - he BUILT it for God's sakes. And shook it down in very tough conditions.
    Finally, I personally believe that people who know how to sail small boats in adverse conditions make for better sailors.
    End of rant.
    Thanks again for a great interview and well done to Jakub!

  • @donnakawana
    @donnakawana 2 года назад +3

    Wow, just an amazing vessel he built an has sailed across the Atlantic Ocean... I'm inspired an gobstopped... Thanks for sharing his story with us. An your lives too!! ✌🏼💗😊❣️

  • @leojoseph6385
    @leojoseph6385 2 года назад +2

    Excellent and respectful interview! That young man going to succeed in whatever he chooses to do! I have zero sailing experience and would not dare to sail the Atlantic in 16ft sailboat.

    • @frankjames7272
      @frankjames7272 Год назад

      news is he is going to fight tyson fury.

  • @felixcat9318
    @felixcat9318 Год назад +9

    Microcruisers are very capable craft, and this one is actually at the larger end of the microcruiser spectrum!
    The Polish Designer has a well earned reputation, and this beautiful compact craft shows why.
    The 10mm hull is extremely strong, particularly in such a compact sized sailboat, and the boat inspires confidence both in its construction and capabilites.
    The builder has done an outstanding job, with meticulously precise attention to detail and superb craftsmanship throughout.
    To have built one's own sailboat and sailed the Atlantic is a phenomenal achievement, and the Interviewee is a phenomenal person!
    Self built sailboat sailers tend to be calm, considered people that go about their daily lives without fanfare, and this man just gets on with it in an unhurried manner and does it really well.
    Thank you for this great interview.

  • @marktiller1383
    @marktiller1383 2 года назад +2

    I'm the only person in my family with an overwhelming urge to be out on the water sailing.
    I sailed windsurfing since 1977, sailed dinghies, yacht's and found out through a relative that my family history was sailing cargo badges up and down the Thames since the 1400s hence the family name.

  • @lancedaniels
    @lancedaniels 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for posting and sharing. Very nice to hear from this young man.

  • @arkansasboy45
    @arkansasboy45 2 года назад +6

    What a cool interview and an interesting young man. Thanks a lot for the video and safe travels.

  • @maryalexander4091
    @maryalexander4091 2 года назад +1

    What an amazing young man Jacob is. Very brave indeed. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ffgaivota
    @ffgaivota 2 года назад +2

    Thanks Johan for the interesting interview to this brave and amazing young man Jakub. Hope you gave him lots of advice about the art of navigating.
    Congratulations for the 300 episode and looking forward to the next 300.

  • @mattholley3642
    @mattholley3642 Год назад

    Absolutely amazing stuff. Thank you for documenting this RAN!

  • @andreelvas827
    @andreelvas827 2 месяца назад

    Kuba is an amazing fella! Nice to hear from him!

  • @nheeren1
    @nheeren1 Год назад +3

    That is so cool! Thank you for sharing this. Congratulations on 300 episodes! By some random chance I came across your channel when you guys were just getting started. I will never forget pouring water on the frozen lines to loosen them up. The ocean is still frozen over here in northern Alaska! Thank you, love you guys!

  • @sonjadeweerdt5800
    @sonjadeweerdt5800 2 года назад +1

    I found it quite an achievement to build the boat and very brave to sail such a distance. Remarkable how shy and modest he is about it and how his face and voice changed when he and Johan were sailing!

  • @Gkitchens1
    @Gkitchens1 Год назад +2

    It's crazy that every person I've seen cross the ocean so far on 25 to 30 ft sailboats solo so far averaged around 4 knots, and this little boat matched them and did it faster than every one I've seen so far.

  • @lissainkd2580
    @lissainkd2580 2 года назад +3

    I'm rambling but this is the coolest interview I've seen in , I don't know how long . All the best to you and your new friend.aloha

  • @56Spookdog
    @56Spookdog 2 года назад +3

    A Japanese teen did the same thing sailing from Japan to San Francisco, now in his 80s he’s doing the return trip and should be about halfway to Japan now.

  • @johnbrown-cn8uh
    @johnbrown-cn8uh 2 года назад

    Great interview Johan . Enjoyed this very much, he did an amazing job building his own boat and look forward to his next project.

  • @georgemacdonald8899
    @georgemacdonald8899 2 года назад +3

    Very interesting episode, thanks Jakub for sharing your journey!

  • @danielsondavidf
    @danielsondavidf 2 года назад +2

    three zero zero - excellent

  • @mariemorrissey9378
    @mariemorrissey9378 Год назад +1

    What a amazing young man! Thanks for introducing him to us!

  • @michaelvanwinkle7919
    @michaelvanwinkle7919 2 года назад

    I enjoyed this interview and tour of this small cruising boat. It appears very practical. This was a very good break from the ordinary. I hope you continue to offer a variety of videos as you cruise along and when you lay over. Sail On!

  • @OldManGibb
    @OldManGibb 2 года назад +1

    Ok, That's way cool. I wish more young people had his passion.

  • @jeroenboth3904
    @jeroenboth3904 2 года назад +1

    Great interview. Very impressed. Thanks a lot for sharing this story.

  • @edim108
    @edim108 Месяц назад

    Chłop sam przepłynął Atlantyk w łódce ze sklejki. WOW!
    Dowód na to, że nawet tak ambitne marzenia jak przepłynięcie oceanu można realizować na budżecie. Muszę wyrobić patent żeglarski bo od lat już mnie i tatę ciągnie na taką podróż. Może nie w łodzi ze sklejki ale w jakimś małym niedrogim jachcie- jeszcze takie istnieją.

  • @davidnierzwick2775
    @davidnierzwick2775 2 года назад +1

    Happy 300th!❤🙏

  • @sc-ez9fz
    @sc-ez9fz 2 года назад +1

    By the way- Bananas give off their gas thru the stem if you wrap the stem with plastic or aluminum wrap they will last longer.

  • @cmcsailor497
    @cmcsailor497 2 года назад +5

    300 what a great achievement I have enjoyed everyone, this was a great way to celebrate it too fantastic episode well done 👍

  • @guydriver
    @guydriver 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the change of pace. Nice young fellow

  • @jimyocum9556
    @jimyocum9556 Год назад +2

    Ultra light sailing that's awesome..I wouldn't have the balls to cross a ocean but this is definitely inspiring..

  • @jameslesliejr.5636
    @jameslesliejr.5636 2 года назад +5

    You guys rock. Fascinating. Thanks for sharing. 👍

  • @gsftom
    @gsftom 2 года назад

    Good on u guys for dedicating a video to this guy and his boat.
    You guys are great for bringing us this story. This guy is amazing for building his own boat and having the courage and skill to cross the Atlantic is a 16’ boat. Crossing the Atlantic takes guts. Doing it in a 16’ boat requires unimaginable courage 😎.

  • @327365hp
    @327365hp 2 года назад +1

    Congrats to Jakub, that's an amazing accomplishment!

  • @JCAJCA3
    @JCAJCA3 2 года назад +1

    Really great interview! Very impressive young man. GOD bless. JC

  • @davidhakes3884
    @davidhakes3884 2 года назад

    Great interview RAN, you earned my subscription. Thank you.

  • @davidnichols147
    @davidnichols147 Год назад

    Unbelievable interview with Jacob. Thank you again Johan.

  • @Denver1976Man
    @Denver1976Man Год назад

    Wow, Hats off to this young man. Brave young soul. God Bless him

  • @TexSavage
    @TexSavage 2 года назад +2

    Thanks, nice interview.

  • @jaydubya4727
    @jaydubya4727 2 года назад

    Thanks for the great interview! Well done the captions, made it easier to follow.

  • @jimmcdonald9244
    @jimmcdonald9244 2 года назад +1

    Jakob is one courageous fellow. Good on him! I hope the next boat project is a success too.

  • @oldshad65
    @oldshad65 2 года назад +2

    Excellent!

  • @DavidMacomber
    @DavidMacomber 2 года назад +1

    Johan was a great interviewer. Thanks for asking such good questions!

  • @trevhedges209
    @trevhedges209 2 года назад +2

    Very cool thanks guys

  • @ralphcooper6985
    @ralphcooper6985 2 года назад

    Outstanding! Thanks for sharing that young man is going places!

  • @hobimizyelken8725
    @hobimizyelken8725 2 года назад

    Johan, a little enthusiastic and adventurous boy can be seen in your eyes when you grabbed the tiller of that tiny boat! ☺️
    Thanks for the well executed interview.

  • @magnusb6311
    @magnusb6311 2 года назад

    Congratulations on episode 300. Great episode made to celebrate.
    Been following since episode 1 and cant believe there is already so many.
    Hälsningar från North Carolina

  • @MARKLINMAN1
    @MARKLINMAN1 Год назад

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! This young man is truly BRAVE and BRILLiANT all at the same time.....LOVED this video, thank you for sharing it with us! AWESOME.

  • @1240enzo
    @1240enzo Год назад +1

    A good effort for sure and categorically no way in the world would I attempt such a passage on a tiny boat. Mind you way back in the late 1980s, Aussie sailor Serge Testa over 3 yrs sailed around the world in his self built 3m boat. That record still stands.

  • @sumobear2031
    @sumobear2031 2 года назад +1

    Great respect to the crew and designer. I wish i had the courage to take my boat on such an adventure, sadly i know that, that will nver happen, but i really enjoy watching video's such as this and dreaming that one day i may do the same. (even if i know i never will).

  • @MikeSantis
    @MikeSantis 2 года назад +1

    I think Johan is getting ideas of crossing the Atlantic in a tiny boat once. You can see it on his face he is so excited!

  • @dww0013
    @dww0013 2 года назад +1

    Cool interview. Very interesting sailor and boat. A very intelligent and brave man! Thanks for sharing.

  • @CAPTIVEPULSEMAKER
    @CAPTIVEPULSEMAKER Год назад +1

    Respect from Oklahoma. Thank you. Totally an inspiration to see.

  • @EricSmith-lf6cz
    @EricSmith-lf6cz 2 года назад +3

    That was wonderful - even if it wasn't you sailing.
    I don't know that I have the courage to sail across an ocean in a boat that small. (No question - I could never do that!) That was as crazy as Johan sailing to Antarctica!

  • @MashuZeke
    @MashuZeke 2 года назад

    What an amazing story!
    Kuba! Jesteś as! Gratuluję odwagi i samozaparcia! Wielkie zazdro! :)

  • @tomwaite4594
    @tomwaite4594 Год назад

    The true spirit of sailing is alive and well!

  • @ricardoarohenapagan9149
    @ricardoarohenapagan9149 2 года назад +1

    Only the brave!

  • @man-with-handle
    @man-with-handle 2 года назад +1

    What a great episode 👍 and a great achievement to build and sail your own yacht across the big pond. And Vera never got a look-in ........

  • @mikhailyakovlev416
    @mikhailyakovlev416 2 года назад

    Grace! Thank you for this content!

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 Год назад

    Jakub is an amazing man! He has so much courage and determination. I hope that he posts some new videos soon when he starts building his new boat. His Instagram account is private, but I asked to join anyway. Thank you for showing this incredible man on your channel!

  • @mp6756
    @mp6756 2 года назад

    It takes a special kind of person to cross the Atlantic ocean in a dingy. No matter the conditions you will be reminded of your boat size. A very brave couple of young men

  • @zazu9117
    @zazu9117 Год назад

    The best sailing channel that I know of.

  • @DD-xx8wh
    @DD-xx8wh 2 года назад +2

    16 feet!? a really nice boat and story though but no, that's for younger adventurers! thanks for an unexpected but very interesting episode!

  • @DewayneJohnson83
    @DewayneJohnson83 6 месяцев назад

    Vikings did it on small boats. They traveled the world. Amazing to see the same genetics in play.

  • @MS-fo8vr
    @MS-fo8vr 2 года назад +1

    Oh, and congrats on 300 episodes!

  • @sreterzot2081
    @sreterzot2081 2 года назад

    Chapeau ! Selfbuild and crossing an ocean on 5 meters is amazing. And Johann has done a very good interview. Full of respect and very good questions. And it seemed to me that Johann would have fun with a little boat, too ;)

  • @markcampbell7577
    @markcampbell7577 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful work.