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I love the idea of being able to travel the world simply by your own body power alone. Not relying on wind, not relying on oil, not relying on any other energy source other than food into your body. It's a very "freeing" idea to not be reliant on anything else.
Much respect to you. This has to be one of the most difficult things in the world to do. To row for 15+ hours a day, for over 200 days in all weather conditions is extremely hard if not impossible for the average person. Mentally this is not something that most people can comprehend or would even try. You my friend are an inspiration to so many. You teach us that all things are possible if we will ourselves to accomplish it. Thank you for your inspiration and your courage. Some of us really need it. Salute to you
I know it's perverse but that's kind of why I chose to do it, if you're looking to challenge you may as well go all in. I've said many times I loved the Atlantic but didn't find the adversity on that trip and went looking for something tougher, the Pacific was it. Thanks for the generous comments.
@@dawnmarietreat I would probably just be listening to audiobooks all day while rowing. I would still be scared as hell though, every day. I obviously wouldn't be able to do it, but my job is pretty mundane and physical and I have adapted to doing it for 10-12 hours a day, so I can see myself doing a repetitive mundane task for 10 hours a day as long as it's not TOO uncomfortable. My fear would be an injury. I am not an expert rower so I don't know just how hard rowing is on the body, that being said any repetitive task for 10+ hours a day can lead to injury quickly.
I've encountered quite a few Marlin on my various trips, they are truly impressive creatures. They quite often just follow in the boats wake, I assume hiding in the boats shadow so they can stalk the Dorado and Tuna that hang about. If you see one around the boat you're almost guaranteed to have some pray fish under the boat.
Imagine sunrise and sunset. Every clear view of the sky for hundred and hundreds of day. Nothing but paddling and beautiful skies I need to go out to sea
and you telling me that 65% of earth is unexplored while this incredible man is out there rowing, really shows how many possibilities there are out there
One of the dumbest comments I've ever seen. 65% of the ocean, if even that at this point. The Earth is not that big considering the technology we have.
damn what a journey, and i must say. holy shit you look absolute badass with those bloodwessles popping out! haha beast mode! cant wait for your next journey!
This documentary of yours have saved me from my shitty days lately. I’ve always yearned for adventure, unfortunately now I cannot go. Cliche, but these videos remind me how big the world is, how small the things in my life are and how much mental strenght means.. even if it feel like you are rowing and rowing and staying at one place, you might actually be fighting some bigger streams, that might take you down. Thank you and best of luck. This is so impressive and I hope to go on adventure soon.
Hi Kotryna, glad you enjoyed the story and you're right, I learned that it's not about how far you move forward each day but how hard you fight that counts. Hopefully I have at least one more big adventure left in my tiered old body.
That is nuckin' futz! Just the thought of it that makes a little piss dribble! The big water scares the hell outta me even on a BIG ship! It brings to mind 10,000 little questions! Balls the size of coconuts and some serious determination.....
There were massive tuna broaching near the boat, especially after Vanuatu, they would have wrecked the boat if I hauled them over the side, a Tuna sarni would have been good though.
. Your effort is admirable and your accomplishment awe inspiring. You are brilliant, thank you. Your family and support teams around you must have gone through a lot of worry waiting to finally see you at the end of your journey.
Hi Kevin, thanks, it's a bit of a lottery when you stick the camera down there, you're never really what you've captured and I never got to see any of the footage until I got back. When I saw sharks I only ever saw a singles or a at best two or three, when I got home I was amazed that on some occasions there were 100's down there, I believe it's called a shiver. Don't think I'm alone using the technique.
He's basically a modern Samoan sea traveler..they say the Olmecs of the Mayan Riviera look alot like Samoans. Maybe they made the boat trip after all haha
It's pretty cool being 1000's of miles from the nearest land and person. The sharks aren't really interested on what's on the boat, rather anything hanging about under it.
Hi Shawn, it was a purpose designed and built Ocean Rowing Boat, based on the Adkin class boats, designed by Phil Morrison (naval architect) and built by hand by the incredible Jamie Fabrizio. You can see the boat on my latest video as I start to prepare her for the Indian Ocean crossing. I'll be explaining about her construction and design as I go along.
Hi Mohd, I'm actually from Sheffield in the UK, commonly called the Steel City so you comment is quite appropriate. Never really scared at sea, the big weather can be a bit intimidating at times but you get used to that. It's the coolest of places to be most of the time.
I'm not sure whether to call you crazy or heroic. Then I am reminded of the Kon-Tiki Expedition in 1947, in which they had no GPS or resupplies. I am impressed regardless. You really beat your body up on this one. You look like a concentration camp prisoner. Incredible. Well done. :D
Thanks for the kind words, I think crazy is the best fit personally. I was a bit lean when I finally got to Australia, didn't take long to put that right.
@@soloatlanticrower I always give credit where credit is due John. And what you did is above and beyond. I'm glad you made it safely. Quite the achievement. I quite frankly, like having my feet firmly planted on the ground, which is why I always disdained climbing 200ft towers in the C.A.F. as a Telecomm Lineman. I thought I was crazy for free-climbing a 100 foot tower in the middle of Winter to change the light bulbs. That's a grain of sand compared to rowing across the Pacific. You're a true inspiration John. What do you have planned next?... since you did say you never wanted to touch an oar again. Perhaps a nice 7 long month vacation would be in order. Get your health back, muscle mass and a bit of fat, and I'm sure you will be traversing the entire length of the Swiss Alps. :) Thank you for the response John. :D
The title says everything: it was an excruciating experience. The hands, primarily - I have been there myself (and I was not rowing across the ocean, nor was I rowing for that long). A broken rib? Have I got that right? It was odd/shocking to see how much you thinned. At the same time, your body weight at the end of the trip was higher than my own at the beginning of my trip. :) Have you considered a trip around the world? All the oceans, all the seas? In one go?
Another neat idea, if crossing the Pacific depleted my reserves as much as it did I’m not sure a non stop circumnavigation is possible. It would also be impossible to get enough provisions on board, one ocean at a time I think.
@@soloatlanticrower, stopping to resupply would not take anything away from one such massive endeavour. If anyone can do that, you certainly seem to be that person.
Hi Adam, yes, i have a tracker on the boat that transmits every 4 hours and it displays on my website, this is the route for the Pacific journey solopacificrow.com/route-map/ . When I'm on a journey I subscribe to windy.com and dot watches can see the live weather at my location. It's pretty cool tech, people seem too get mesmerised by the dot.
thanks bloodr, I despite rowing oceans for more that a decade I only really started posting anything earlier this year, that could explain the subscribers. Be nice to have a few more on board though.
Hi Art, I did have time to contemplate life a little but it's busier than you may think on the boat. Being a life long athlete I was also pretty focused on maximum effort a lot of the time to. I have become more at ease with myself though after the three trips.
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Best thing I’ve ever saw , well done man well done !!
Thanks
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I love the idea of being able to travel the world simply by your own body power alone. Not relying on wind, not relying on oil, not relying on any other energy source other than food into your body.
It's a very "freeing" idea to not be reliant on anything else.
Imagine ending this journey and your family says, get ready and let’s go celebrate at Seafood Buffet
Much respect to you. This has to be one of the most difficult things in the world to do. To row for 15+ hours a day, for over 200 days in all weather conditions is extremely hard if not impossible for the average person. Mentally this is not something that most people can comprehend or would even try. You my friend are an inspiration to so many. You teach us that all things are possible if we will ourselves to accomplish it. Thank you for your inspiration and your courage. Some of us really need it. Salute to you
I know it's perverse but that's kind of why I chose to do it, if you're looking to challenge you may as well go all in. I've said many times I loved the Atlantic but didn't find the adversity on that trip and went looking for something tougher, the Pacific was it. Thanks for the generous comments.
Well said!! I agree. When I picture myself on that boat alone, I see me crying in a fetal position. Lol. Amazing.
@@dawnmarietreat I would probably just be listening to audiobooks all day while rowing. I would still be scared as hell though, every day. I obviously wouldn't be able to do it, but my job is pretty mundane and physical and I have adapted to doing it for 10-12 hours a day, so I can see myself doing a repetitive mundane task for 10 hours a day as long as it's not TOO uncomfortable.
My fear would be an injury. I am not an expert rower so I don't know just how hard rowing is on the body, that being said any repetitive task for 10+ hours a day can lead to injury quickly.
Compliments and hats off to you sir.
You are a hero.
Amazing brave sailor i salute! 🤗💪👊😆🚤🙏
👍
I'd be scared to do that in a powered boat. Absolute legend.
That's heroism and history. Congratulation!
That video clip of the marlin stalking the tuna under your boat was amazing!
I've encountered quite a few Marlin on my various trips, they are truly impressive creatures. They quite often just follow in the boats wake, I assume hiding in the boats shadow so they can stalk the Dorado and Tuna that hang about. If you see one around the boat you're almost guaranteed to have some pray fish under the boat.
The guy we wish we all were. Awesome!
Man with balls of steel !!! Much Respect to you sir !
Simply incredible
Imagine sunrise and sunset. Every clear view of the sky for hundred and hundreds of day. Nothing but paddling and beautiful skies I need to go out to sea
It was a stunning place to be Cam
and you telling me that 65% of earth is unexplored while this incredible man is out there rowing, really shows how many possibilities there are out there
None 😂😂😂
That 65% is all ocean floor lmao
One of the dumbest comments I've ever seen. 65% of the ocean, if even that at this point. The Earth is not that big considering the technology we have.
Much respect to you. 🙌👌
What a legend 👏
Good god that man has determination, bet it felt soooo weird stepping back on still land after so many months rocking back and forth
Simply amazing. I salute you , Sir .
Glad you enjoyed it 🚣
Amazing adventure !
Glad you enjoyed it! I was lucky to have the opportunity to get a crack at the Pacific, I have a very understanding family.
Brave man an inspiration to us all
fantastic!!!! thats motivation. good on ya!
You sir are a very brave man , I salute you.
Amazing sir simply amazing!
Legendary Adventure Ser!
Fantastic.
Quite remarkable. What a tremendous achievement. 👍
Incredible. We'll done. Respect
damn what a journey, and i must say. holy shit you look absolute badass with those bloodwessles popping out! haha beast mode! cant wait for your next journey!
This documentary of yours have saved me from my shitty days lately. I’ve always yearned for adventure, unfortunately now I cannot go. Cliche, but these videos remind me how big the world is, how small the things in my life are and how much mental strenght means.. even if it feel like you are rowing and rowing and staying at one place, you might actually be fighting some bigger streams, that might take you down.
Thank you and best of luck. This is so impressive and I hope to go on adventure soon.
Hi Kotryna, glad you enjoyed the story and you're right, I learned that it's not about how far you move forward each day but how hard you fight that counts. Hopefully I have at least one more big adventure left in my tiered old body.
Doing something like this at the age of 53 is incredible in itself!! Legend
Very well done, Sir
That is nuckin' futz! Just the thought of it that makes a little piss dribble! The big water scares the hell outta me even on a BIG ship! It brings to mind 10,000 little questions! Balls the size of coconuts and some serious determination.....
Wow what effort make me shovelling at work a breeze 🤘😁 !
What a fantastic adventure, well done from me 👍🏼
👍
Amazing! What a seaman...real one.
Thanks
@@soloatlanticrower hi , much admiration for your daring adventure sending you big hug and best luck !
Your off ya head bromego 🤟 I love it
Say no to drugs kids and grab ya self a row boat
The sunsets are amazing
god damn you went full beast mode
what a cool guy
Well done sir, i would have died of fear as soon as i would have seen storm clouds
Hi Andree, thanks, I would say it all becomes part of you normal day, it's usually more frustrating that frightening.
@@soloatlanticrower you're welcome, im not a big fan of the ocean so it's probly because of that
What a day at work feels like
Absolute Beast!
He visto tus videos dos veces, y sigo pensando en el valor de tu odisea... un verdadero explorador heroico
Muchas gracias, muy amables palabras.
this man should of had a thick rod thick mono and a freaking iron, id be eating tuna brother
There were massive tuna broaching near the boat, especially after Vanuatu, they would have wrecked the boat if I hauled them over the side, a Tuna sarni would have been good though.
Awesome adventure!!!
Incredible
Most impressive.
. Your effort is admirable and your accomplishment awe inspiring. You are brilliant, thank you. Your family and support teams around you must have gone through a lot of worry waiting to finally see you at the end of your journey.
Thank you so much! They didn't worry too much as we kept in touch regularly but they have always been incredibly supportive.
Wow, what an incredible journey. Hat's off to you sir.
Thanks J.
Congrats! Amazing and inspiring!
Thank you! Cheers!
this is what I called adventure!
Thanks
Wow that is AMAZING!!! That must have been an awesome adventure. And made a lot of seagull friends :D
Hi Kitty, I did talk to the birds quite a bit, I had some Albatross roost on the boat for a while, wow do they make a mess.
@@soloatlanticrower Oh that is so nice. You had each other :)
came in hungry, left starving
incredible!!!!!!
What an adventure. Amazing footage of the yellowfin and the blue marlin,Sad you had no fishing rod..
Thanks 👍 no time for fishing, also wouldn't have been space on deck for me and some big old fish thrashing around.
love the camera shots under the boat, the fish, sharks dolhins etc etc. don't know if anyones done that before, well taken
Hi Kevin, thanks, it's a bit of a lottery when you stick the camera down there, you're never really what you've captured and I never got to see any of the footage until I got back. When I saw sharks I only ever saw a singles or a at best two or three, when I got home I was amazed that on some occasions there were 100's down there, I believe it's called a shiver. Don't think I'm alone using the technique.
What a brave man! hope you get more subs and views. Salute!
Thanks
God bless this man.
🤙
You r a legend
Bruv you are top notch. Props to you, much respect 🤙🏼
Cheers 🤙🏼
Just awesome
Dude you are amazing
Those veins man. Rowing is working some rivers on your arms!
You do get in good shape, my legs were the same, especially after a tough sculling session.
made me dizzy I'm going to take a nap now!!
Amazing
Absolute Legend......God speed
👍
He's basically a modern Samoan sea traveler..they say the Olmecs of the Mayan Riviera look alot like Samoans. Maybe they made the boat trip after all haha
God speed my friend!!
Incredible trip💯👍👍👍
Didn't he start out with his wife?!?!?! just kidding Spectacular in every way Cheers mate!
Always liked the idea of being out at see alone. I would rather not know what was under me though, seeing those sharks made my heart rate spike.
It's pretty cool being 1000's of miles from the nearest land and person. The sharks aren't really interested on what's on the boat, rather anything hanging about under it.
What was the vessel you used for massive feat???....hats off to you brother....job well done
Hi Shawn, it was a purpose designed and built Ocean Rowing Boat, based on the Adkin class boats, designed by Phil Morrison (naval architect) and built by hand by the incredible Jamie Fabrizio. You can see the boat on my latest video as I start to prepare her for the Indian Ocean crossing. I'll be explaining about her construction and design as I go along.
Wow.you are man of steel sir.hat of to you.but what is the most thing you scare at sea ?
Hi Mohd, I'm actually from Sheffield in the UK, commonly called the Steel City so you comment is quite appropriate. Never really scared at sea, the big weather can be a bit intimidating at times but you get used to that. It's the coolest of places to be most of the time.
I'm not sure whether to call you crazy or heroic.
Then I am reminded of the Kon-Tiki Expedition in 1947, in which they had no GPS or resupplies.
I am impressed regardless. You really beat your body up on this one. You look like a concentration camp prisoner.
Incredible. Well done. :D
Thanks for the kind words, I think crazy is the best fit personally. I was a bit lean when I finally got to Australia, didn't take long to put that right.
@@soloatlanticrower I always give credit where credit is due John. And what you did is above and beyond.
I'm glad you made it safely. Quite the achievement. I quite frankly, like having my feet firmly planted on the ground, which is why I always disdained climbing 200ft towers in the C.A.F. as a Telecomm Lineman.
I thought I was crazy for free-climbing a 100 foot tower in the middle of Winter to change the light bulbs. That's a grain of sand compared to rowing across the Pacific.
You're a true inspiration John. What do you have planned next?... since you did say you never wanted to touch an oar again.
Perhaps a nice 7 long month vacation would be in order. Get your health back, muscle mass and a bit of fat, and I'm sure you will be traversing the entire length of the Swiss Alps. :)
Thank you for the response John. :D
I'm getting ready for an attempt on the Indian Ocean, I know I said never again but it doesn't take long for those thoughts to fade .
@@soloatlanticrower Perspective changes with circumstances. Looking forward to those videos.
You're a legend. 🤙
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@@soloatlanticrower
sept 09 2021, this vid made my day, thk u!
Thanks Jon, glad you enjoyed it.
goodjob😇
The title says everything: it was an excruciating experience. The hands, primarily - I have been there myself (and I was not rowing across the ocean, nor was I rowing for that long).
A broken rib? Have I got that right?
It was odd/shocking to see how much you thinned. At the same time, your body weight at the end of the trip was higher than my own at the beginning of my trip. :)
Have you considered a trip around the world? All the oceans, all the seas? In one go?
Another neat idea, if crossing the Pacific depleted my reserves as much as it did I’m not sure a non stop circumnavigation is possible. It would also be impossible to get enough provisions on board, one ocean at a time I think.
@@soloatlanticrower, stopping to resupply would not take anything away from one such massive endeavour. If anyone can do that, you certainly seem to be that person.
I'd be scarred shitless that the thing would capsize.
Wow!
He is ripped af! He could be going on stage! haha
You're owsome bro...
Hi Solo man, is there a way we can follow you through GPS on your adventures. Thank you for sharing your daring adventures.
Hi Adam, yes, i have a tracker on the boat that transmits every 4 hours and it displays on my website, this is the route for the Pacific journey solopacificrow.com/route-map/ . When I'm on a journey I subscribe to windy.com and dot watches can see the live weather at my location. It's pretty cool tech, people seem too get mesmerised by the dot.
Just noticed, you managed to keep your stubble in check, did you shave regularly
Had a shave once a week, it was a real treat, not easy to do on board but worth the effort.
I don't think I could handle that much horizon 😁
Cheers !!!
Had to escape the weather
This is the equivalent of sailing a bicycle across America. Derp.
how does this dude only have 2k subscribers 0_o?
thanks bloodr, I despite rowing oceans for more that a decade I only really started posting anything earlier this year, that could explain the subscribers. Be nice to have a few more on board though.
The real súper man .
Crazy....
Holy crap
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merci beaucoup
How many fail safes did you have. Did you have 2 of everything. Or at least some sort of back up.
Hi Ellis, i had two of important things like sat phone, rudder, seat and a few other things but weights an issue so it's all about priorities.
@@soloatlanticrower yeah man. Awesome thing to attempt and accomplish. 👍🏻
Good on ya
Thanks 👍
Some man you 👍
I would nees to bring at least a smaller rod and reed for catching snacks
Greetings from Indonesia
Respect 👍👍👍
Wow!!! Any thoughts or revelations on God while you were out there?
Hi Art, I did have time to contemplate life a little but it's busier than you may think on the boat. Being a life long athlete I was also pretty focused on maximum effort a lot of the time to. I have become more at ease with myself though after the three trips.