What a humble and at the same time determined sailor you are, just so amazing and fascinating to watch your journey over the years. You make dreams come true...at laest for the time when watching each of your vlogs. You are an incredible ambassador for the sailing sport! Good luck and bon vent for all your future projects and challenges!
Franchement bravo! quelle détermination! merci de nous avoir partagé toute ton aventure mini. N'oublies pas toutes les victoires que tu as gagné sur toi même! Je suis sur que tout ça t'as fait progressé en temps qu'individu même si pour un battant comme toi la déception de ce résultat n'a pas été facile sur le coup.... Quelles belles images de solidarité à ton arrivé à quai! quel autre sport individuel aussi extrême offre une telle camaraderie? BRAVO HUGO merci
I’ve been following your journey for almost two years now and I have to say you’re a winner in my eyes Hugo, regardless of placement! You have made sailing a Mini accessible for us all and I’m so grateful you shared this adventure with the world. Can’t wait to see what happens next! 🤩 All the best from a fellow sailor from Sweden ⛵️⛵️
Bravo et merci Hugo. J'ai bien aimé NOTRE transat. J'ai beaucoup apprécié les superbes videos et tes explication sur la météo et tes choix de voiles. Par dessus tout, ta bonne humeur et ta persévérance font de toi un grand navigateur. Ton choix de route n'a peut-être pas été le bon, mais pour moi, le choix de faire route avec toi l'a été. Vivement la prochaine.
Amazing, as you can see I am 2 years behind but I am watching every video, the content and quality of your productions are impressive and compulsive viewing. I have read many of the comments below, all the positive comments are truly deserved. You are an inspiration. You sailed a good race luck was not on your side this time, but what an achievement, you are a winner in my book. To use one of the many words the French have given us SUBERBE PERFORMANCE. Bon courage.
Well done Hugo it doesn't matter what position you came in. You finished the challenge, a feat most normal people can only dream of doing. You should be so proud of yourself, as are all your subscribers!
Thank you for taking us along! Great race! Well done! Stay close @SVB , I think Hugo is a great partner! I can’t wait to see what he gets up to next! Bring it Hugo!
Excellent as always... Hugo The Real Boss! SVB you sure picked a great Ambassador for your company and brand. Silver Ring Round The Moon= Moon Dog Sign of weather moving into the area within 24 hours here in North America
Hugo this is an great story! I just found your channel a week or 2 ago, looking for tiller auto pilot reviews. I came across your vlog installing your backup on the Maxi and have been binging the mini transat story since. Just fantastic! I'll have to go back and watch the back catalogue now. I recently purchased an old 31' sloop and am eager to start that adventure. Your story is inspiring. Many thanks for sharing.
Well done Hugo; heartfelt congratulations! I felt elation when I arrived in Antigua beginning of Jan but I crossed with a crew member, and took almost a week longer. That was tiring; can't imagine doing it alone AND trying to keep the boat at maximum. Chapeau!
The big prize, is actually putting a thoroughly good campaign together, including spongers, and actually making the finish line... Things outside your control, decide if luck helps you forward in the fleet... You finished, that is the prize...
Congratulations for crossing the pond single-handedly aboard a 21 foot boat.Finishing is a win as such for sure. Keep those sailing videos coming, no matter what boat you are push-push-pushing, Hugo!
Wow man, it's been an incredible journey and thank you for bringing us along for the ride!! You have achieved so much and although the transat result wasn't what you wanted combine that with your placings in the qualifying events and you are right up there. You can't always have fair winds!! I hope your next adventure is on a really fast sailing boat🤘🤘🤘
Sailing solo across the Atlantic is an amazing achievement, regardless of race position. Congratulations, that was an epic ride. Thank you for sharing the adventure.
This is a race for the young, can’t imagine your fatigue, sail changes, no sleep, racing pressures, don’t be gutted, SVB got more than they bargained for with you as a spokesperson imho. Thanks for code 5 explanation, cool beans
Long time watcher, first time commenter. Inspirational. Thank you. I have been short/single handing my Express 27 in California and would love to start more offshore racing. If you are ever in California, reach out.
I really believe in you Hugo. You are such a good person and an amazing sailor. The future belongs to you and I can't wait to know what would be the next. Take care 👍🤘👍
Well, that was not bad at all for your first attempt at this class. And you certainly succeeded, based on the goals your old skipper Josh laid out, if I remember correctly... "I am fine with the result as long as we are not coming in last". 🙂
Great to watch you getting some surfing in at the end. Fantastic job: it’s an accomplishment to cross single handed on such a small boat. You may have made a call that didn’t turn out for you in the end, but as one of my favorite TH-cam Sailing channels once said, “fuck sailing. I fucking hate sailing” (but we always keep showing up for it). ;-)
Thanks you Hugo for your vlogs, always looking forward to a new one. Love watching them even when the end is not what you wanted. You did it, thats most important!
Salut Hugo. Je te suis depuis ton premier bateau acheté avec une bière 😊 Bravo pour cette nouvelle transat. Oui il faut prendre des risques. Dommage. Bon vent et j’espère à bientôt Xavier
Well done Hugo, maybe not the result you wanted, but a great achievement none the less. Can’t wait to hear what’s next. Thanks for posting the series-really enjoyed watching
Most inspiring Hugo, congratulations!Sometimes not winning works out just as good in the long run and you’ve got a lot more sailing adventures to come. Many times over the best sailing TH-cam channel.
Quelle histoire ! Quelle aventure ! un grand BRAVO pour avoir réussi à mener ce projet jusqu'au bout ! Et aussi merci de nous avoir emmené avec toi ! Fais un signe si tu viens dans l'Hérault ! Je t'emmènerais avec plaisir faire une balade sur mon p'tit bateau. ;-) Fair winds !
You did it ! Arriving as fresh as a blossoming rose after 18 days at sea, and the boat in a perfect shape, too. That's something I would call an achievement. The ranking is just a cherry on the top of the cake. Good luck for your incoming challenges. In French : m* pour la suite ;-)
Well done! Congrats for finishing the race, and keeping the boat in great shape. I really enjoy watching your vlogs and learning along the way. Fair Winds
I only just noticed the number on your boat, 1014 this was the number of my RORC yacht, a Fred Parker teak 40 footer, (now with davy jones_) well done, it was a great series of videos too.
Love the giraffe! Must have been sweet to start flying again, there will be other races, but this was you’re first mini and I think you’ll always remember it, hopefully with good memories!
Bravo Hugo!, great achievement crossing the ocean on a 21 ft boat, perhaps disappointing final result but i am sure this race will pay back in many other ways. Looking forward to some technical Q&A vlogs during this crossing. You met many squalls along the way, i am curious what tactics you adopted to maximise sailing near, through and around them. And great story telling by the way as always
What a humble and at the same time determined sailor you are, just so amazing and fascinating to watch your journey over the years. You make dreams come true...at laest for the time when watching each of your vlogs. You are an incredible ambassador for the sailing sport! Good luck and bon vent for all your future projects and challenges!
Franchement bravo! quelle détermination! merci de nous avoir partagé toute ton aventure mini. N'oublies pas toutes les victoires que tu as gagné sur toi même! Je suis sur que tout ça t'as fait progressé en temps qu'individu même si pour un battant comme toi la déception de ce résultat n'a pas été facile sur le coup.... Quelles belles images de solidarité à ton arrivé à quai! quel autre sport individuel aussi extrême offre une telle camaraderie? BRAVO HUGO merci
Impressive accomplishment . . . . So proud of you . . . . Another great Adventure . . . . 18 days of Amazing adventures . . . .
I’ve been following your journey for almost two years now and I have to say you’re a winner in my eyes Hugo, regardless of placement! You have made sailing a Mini accessible for us all and I’m so grateful you shared this adventure with the world. Can’t wait to see what happens next! 🤩
All the best from a fellow sailor from Sweden ⛵️⛵️
Bravo et merci Hugo. J'ai bien aimé NOTRE transat. J'ai beaucoup apprécié les superbes videos et tes explication sur la météo et tes choix de voiles. Par dessus tout, ta bonne humeur et ta persévérance font de toi un grand navigateur. Ton choix de route n'a peut-être pas été le bon, mais pour moi, le choix de faire route avec toi l'a été. Vivement la prochaine.
Amazing, as you can see I am 2 years behind but I am watching every video, the content and quality of your productions are impressive and compulsive viewing. I have read many of the comments below, all the positive comments are truly deserved. You are an inspiration. You sailed a good race luck was not on your side this time, but what an achievement, you are a winner in my book. To use one of the many words the French have given us SUBERBE PERFORMANCE. Bon courage.
Well done Hugo it doesn't matter what position you came in. You finished the challenge, a feat most normal people can only dream of doing. You should be so proud of yourself, as are all your subscribers!
Congratulations finishing the race! Many thanks for sharing your experience with your videos...really like your way of Vlogs 😊🤙🏽
Thank you for taking us along! Great race! Well done! Stay close @SVB , I think Hugo is a great partner! I can’t wait to see what he gets up to next! Bring it Hugo!
Congratulations, it have so enjoyed the videos, you give us a glimpse into a unique experience, many thanks
Excellent as always... Hugo The Real Boss! SVB you sure picked a great Ambassador for your company and brand.
Silver Ring Round The Moon= Moon Dog
Sign of weather moving into the area within 24 hours here in North America
Yes, hope SVB watches your videos *and* reads the comments!
Hugo this is an great story! I just found your channel a week or 2 ago, looking for tiller auto pilot reviews. I came across your vlog installing your backup on the Maxi and have been binging the mini transat story since. Just fantastic! I'll have to go back and watch the back catalogue now. I recently purchased an old 31' sloop and am eager to start that adventure. Your story is inspiring. Many thanks for sharing.
Bravo Hugo, style and class!
Four words, Hugo (your own)... 'I did my best', for which well done! :-)
It was nice following your Journey!
What a lovely journey. Loved every bit of it. Thank you very much for all the videos you have shared with us. Thank you Hugo. #goHugogo!!!!!!
Well done Hugo; heartfelt congratulations!
I felt elation when I arrived in Antigua beginning of Jan but I crossed with a crew member, and took almost a week longer. That was tiring; can't imagine doing it alone AND trying to keep the boat at maximum.
Chapeau!
Bravo Hugo et merci, c'est génial de pouvoir un minimum vivre cela avec toi grâce à tes vidéos.
The big prize, is actually putting a thoroughly good campaign together, including spongers, and actually making the finish line... Things outside your control, decide if luck helps you forward in the fleet... You finished, that is the prize...
Congratulations for crossing the pond single-handedly aboard a 21 foot boat.Finishing is a win as such for sure.
Keep those sailing videos coming, no matter what boat you are push-push-pushing, Hugo!
i too saw a moon rainbow too once, it definitely exists
It's a moonbow very lovely you are blessed.
Moon reflecting the sunlight. Moonshine and google explains everything ;-)
Guess is that the reflection has less width in spectrum.
Well done. Participer à la Mini est un beau challenge, finir avec un bateau en bon état et le bonhomme pareil c''est déjà une victoire. Bravo Hugo.
Wow man, it's been an incredible journey and thank you for bringing us along for the ride!! You have achieved so much and although the transat result wasn't what you wanted combine that with your placings in the qualifying events and you are right up there. You can't always have fair winds!! I hope your next adventure is on a really fast sailing boat🤘🤘🤘
Well done Hugo. Proud of your achievements. 👍👍
You are one cool dude! I’m amazed at your ability to sail in all conditions in such a tiny yacht. Le mec Le plus cool du monde!
Hugo is a Winner in everyone's book!
Moonbows are very cool for sure
Outside Watch - SV Skylark just showed a night rainbow in their last video. It's really nice.
22 degree halo I just saw one the other day but around the sun. I always called them sun dogs or moon dogs.
You did well for your first Transat Hugo. You have done a great job.
Congrats Hugo!!! I still remember when you were looking for a sponsor... look at you now... you did it. Abrazo!!!!
What a series of videos !!!!
Thank you very much .
Champion!
Scariest damn boat I've ever seen! What a fantastic welcome! There is no shame in placement. You are a worthy competitor.
Sailing solo across the Atlantic is an amazing achievement, regardless of race position. Congratulations, that was an epic ride. Thank you for sharing the adventure.
This is a race for the young, can’t imagine your fatigue, sail changes, no sleep, racing pressures, don’t be gutted, SVB got more than they bargained for with you as a spokesperson imho. Thanks for code 5 explanation, cool beans
Even if you didn’t win, you completed a solo Atlantic crossing on a small boat so you’re definitely a winner!!!
Congratulations! Years of planning and challenges. You Did It!
Brilliant
Nice job Hugo! You go with your gut feeling, sometimes it works, sometimes not so much. Thank you for taking us along for the ride.
You are not crazy, at least not for the moon rainbow 😉. I saw one too on the Atlantic, and it was exactly like you described it 🙂.
Long time watcher, first time commenter. Inspirational. Thank you. I have been short/single handing my Express 27 in California and would love to start more offshore racing. If you are ever in California, reach out.
So nice to surf like that. It is really what the minis are about! Thx for sharing. Congrats for the crossing! Keep up the spirit!!!
Hi Hugo, fantastic effort, what an experience, so inspiring. Well done mate.
I really believe in you Hugo. You are such a good person and an amazing sailor. The future belongs to you and I can't wait to know what would be the next.
Take care 👍🤘👍
Well, that was not bad at all for your first attempt at this class. And you certainly succeeded, based on the goals your old skipper Josh laid out, if I remember correctly... "I am fine with the result as long as we are not coming in last". 🙂
Yup it’s possible, I saw one about 15 years ago here in the UK . Called either a Luna bow or Moon bow. Welcome to the club fella 👍
You did your sponsors and yourself proud! Congratulations
You’re still my Hero Hugo! It would be so embarrassing if I ever met you! I feel I’ve known you forever watching your adventures. Lol!
Bravo Hugo !!! Merci pour tes vidéos très agréables à suivre. Impatient de découvrir tes nouveaux projets.
Great to watch you getting some surfing in at the end. Fantastic job: it’s an accomplishment to cross single handed on such a small boat. You may have made a call that didn’t turn out for you in the end, but as one of my favorite TH-cam Sailing channels once said, “fuck sailing. I fucking hate sailing” (but we always keep showing up for it). ;-)
Thanks you Hugo for your vlogs, always looking forward to a new one. Love watching them even when the end is not what you wanted. You did it, thats most important!
... what a beautiful sleigh ride you had Hugo. Fair winds.
!st or last I will always watch your videos, you are in 1st place with me, cheers from SV Arawa-Crow
Awesome attempt and you can't beat yourself up for the choices made, you will never learn anything if you don't make the odd mistake.
Great!
On verserait presque une petite larme ! Très belle aventure !
So inspiring, Hugo! Once again proving that its not the destination, its the journey. Thanks for taking us along, Merci, Merci!
Congratulations, Hugo. Very impressive sailing skills and very good videos. I look forward to your next adventure.
Salut Hugo.
Je te suis depuis ton premier bateau acheté avec une bière 😊
Bravo pour cette nouvelle transat. Oui il faut prendre des risques. Dommage.
Bon vent et j’espère à bientôt
Xavier
Thanks Hugo, I really enjoyed the race.
Congrats - still a great result and your little boat looked so well sorted and sailed !
Always look forward to your videos. Great shots that give a feeling that we are with you. Bonne chance.
Thanks Hugo!
Well done!
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Great job and you shared it with us awesome congratulations 👍👍
Congratulations Hugo!
Love your channel and class.
Quel beau parcours de vie, et quelle persévérance! Bravo et bonne continuation.
Well done Hugo, maybe not the result you wanted, but a great achievement none the less. Can’t wait to hear what’s next. Thanks for posting the series-really enjoyed watching
I saw a moon rainbow 2 years ago on my yacht in North Queensland. Amazing, never heard of them before that night, had to google it. 😂
Bravo ! Magnifique projet ! Chapeau bas !
Strong work Hugo. You worked hard and sailed a solid race. Best wishes for all future adventures!!
Most inspiring Hugo, congratulations!Sometimes not winning works out just as good in the long run and you’ve got a lot more sailing adventures to come. Many times over the best sailing TH-cam channel.
Félicitations et merci pour ces images ! Hâte de découvrir ton prochain projet !
Félicitations Hugo peu importe le résultat. Attittude, Attitude, Attitude! très inspirant Bravo.
Quelle histoire ! Quelle aventure ! un grand BRAVO pour avoir réussi à mener ce projet jusqu'au bout ! Et aussi merci de nous avoir emmené avec toi ! Fais un signe si tu viens dans l'Hérault ! Je t'emmènerais avec plaisir faire une balade sur mon p'tit bateau. ;-) Fair winds !
Well done mate,Its been awesome watching your journey, look forward to what coming next.
Sail racing: Sometimes chicken, sometimes feathers. Well done Hugo!
You did it ! Arriving as fresh as a blossoming rose after 18 days at sea, and the boat in a perfect shape, too. That's something I would call an achievement. The ranking is just a cherry on the top of the cake. Good luck for your incoming challenges. In French : m* pour la suite ;-)
Well done! Congrats for finishing the race, and keeping the boat in great shape. I really enjoy watching your vlogs and learning along the way. Fair Winds
Bravo, juste d'avoir fini le mini transat c'est incroyable.
premier ou milième on s'en fiche
Tu as gagné de l'expérience, c'est le principal.
Brilliant, my friend. Congratulations!
Congratulation for your sucsess.
We get moon rainbows in the winter when the humidity begins to freeze into a super light fog but the skies are clear.
I only just noticed the number on your boat, 1014 this was the number of my RORC yacht, a Fred Parker teak 40 footer, (now with davy jones_) well done, it was a great series of videos too.
Tip top et quel bel accueil à l’arrivée! Toute arrivée est digne d’être célèbrée 🍾🥂 😎
Excellent, way to go can’t wait for the next adventure
Well done Hugo.
Congrats ! Sometimes its more important to be a weatherman then a sailor ... so many variables to consider ...Great job !
Congratulations my friend.
Thanks for your inspiring journey man!
Wish I could get my old Moody 30 to go that quick !!
Muy grande, me ha encantado seguirte. Mucha suerte y buena proa!!!
Love the giraffe! Must have been sweet to start flying again, there will be other races, but this was you’re first mini and I think you’ll always remember it, hopefully with good memories!
Well done Hugo....looking forward to your next adventure
You rock! Congratulations!
Gratulation! And thank you for the exciting contend!
Bravo Hugo!, great achievement crossing the ocean on a 21 ft boat, perhaps disappointing final result but i am sure this race will pay back in many other ways. Looking forward to some technical Q&A vlogs during this crossing. You met many squalls along the way, i am curious what tactics you adopted to maximise sailing near, through and around them. And great story telling by the way as always