Mitch Muir11 Hello!! I’m a Canadian Navy sailor who ran into you in the Caribbean many years ago, as you were on your way back home from your journey around the world! I was the Bridge Watchkeeper that day and have never forgotten that chance encounter at sea. I saw a recent article regarding a young gentlemen sailing the world with a chicken, and instantly though of you (and hence found you through a google search for the “mighty chicken”!). So wonderful to be reminded of your incredible story, and I hope all is well with you and your family! Thanks a lot Mitch for that message. Too bad you did not leave your contact info. For a couple of days before that meeting at sea, I thought I was being followed by pirates of the Caribbean Sea... I hope you and your family are doing well too. Andy
Andy, I have watched your video four times and enjoyed it more each time. I am amazed at your boat selection as the Figaro planes and potentially gives you a pretty rough ride. At the same time your speeds were amazing and your calm in handling strong winds and challenging seas is inspiring. Closing the loop must have been a thrill of a lifetime. Congratulations and thank you so much for logging your trip via video and sharing it with all. Technology is wonderful when used in such a fashion. And, as another viewer commented, I too think Mighty Chicken is perhaps one of the best names I've heard for a boat. I admire you very much. Good future sailing.
I am very proud of you. I am of American Polish decent. I've had appropriate 6 large boats of substance size. You must be a sailor of unquestionable knowledge. May God bless you. John Meksa
Congratulations Andy on your magnificent feat of becoming the rare breed of solo circumnavigator! I hope to follow your footsteps and the footsteps of Slocum, Pidgeon, Duma, Chichester, Knox Johnson, Moitessier, MacArthur, and other great solo sailors.
hi andy we worked on our boats together side by side in west van, I always wondered what happened to you just happened across this video and I was so excited to see it. i remember your sense of humor what is your next dream
Having done some sailing and been in a force 10 gale, onboard 35ft ketch no engine mid atlantic not funny, but character building. Around the planet solo? Big respect to you sir.
Very interesting and enjoyable Were you an accomplished sailor when you started or courageous enough to adapt. Did you prepare in advance or as the trip unfolded. Might Chicken is a vessel I'll remember for some time. Nice work.
what kind of boat is it? A J/boat or POGO 35? nice boat, great sailing. why do windvane for self steering? what did you use? Did you have an AIS transponder to see the ships or no? what type of self steering did you use?
i hope i do like this adventure . what you do in night ? do you slip and the boat go ahead without any control or may be you close the sail ? thank you
I've only been on a couple of sailboats in my entire life but it seems to me that if you're going to claim to have made a circumnavigation on a sailboat you're sort "cheating" by going through the Panama Canal. But, what the hell do I know?!
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Mitch Muir11
Hello!! I’m a Canadian Navy sailor who ran into you in the Caribbean many years ago, as you were on your way back home from your journey around the world! I was the Bridge Watchkeeper that day and have never forgotten that chance encounter at sea. I saw a recent article regarding a young gentlemen sailing the world with a chicken, and instantly though of you (and hence found you through a google search for the “mighty chicken”!). So wonderful to be reminded of your incredible story, and I hope all is well with you and your family!
Thanks a lot Mitch for that message.
Too bad you did not leave your contact info. For a couple of days before that meeting at sea, I thought I was being followed by pirates of the Caribbean Sea...
I hope you and your family are doing well too.
Andy
Mighty Chicken is the best boat name I have ever heard..
Complete respect for your accomplishment
Andy, I have watched your video four times and enjoyed it more each time. I am amazed at your boat selection as the Figaro planes and potentially gives you a pretty rough ride. At the same time your speeds were amazing and your calm in handling strong winds and challenging seas is inspiring. Closing the loop must have been a thrill of a lifetime. Congratulations and thank you so much for logging your trip via video and sharing it with all. Technology is wonderful when used in such a fashion. And, as another viewer commented, I too think Mighty Chicken is perhaps one of the best names I've heard for a boat. I admire you very much. Good future sailing.
I am very proud of you. I am of American Polish decent. I've had appropriate 6 large boats of substance size. You must be a sailor of unquestionable knowledge. May God bless you.
John Meksa
You are a true sailor man,, all the best to you.
Fantastic voyage Andy , I hope to follow your footsteps one day.
Great video, many thanks ⛵ Fair winds and following seas . You brave sailor. Impressive.
Wonderful movie Andy, thanks for sharing it with everybody.
Steen, DK
Andy - thanks for sharing your adventure. I just got my boat and hope to follow your example in a couple of years when she's ready to take me.
Congratulations Andy, I admire what you did and how you did it! So inspiring!
Good luck wherever you are and whatever you do
cant watch this enough your great Andy i miss you working with such a great mariner
Very excellent sailing. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your adventure. What an amazing feat. I love it when a plan comes together.
brilliant well done andy lepiarczyk and the mighty chicken,
Thank you for posting, beautiful trip and I love your optimism, truly beautiful
Congratulations, sir! You are a brave man.
Mate, that was absolutely brilliant. It is so refreshing to find a kindred spirit who can enjoy the ocean in all her glorious moods... All the best :D
Congratulations Andy on your magnificent feat of becoming the rare breed of solo circumnavigator! I hope to follow your footsteps and the footsteps of Slocum, Pidgeon, Duma, Chichester, Knox Johnson, Moitessier, MacArthur, and other great solo sailors.
great job!!!! this is my dream , you did so well ....congrats. u r a amazing sailer !!!!
Well done. That last storm looked scary !
Barry
You old Seadog😀
Greatings from Poland
excellent video. Thank you for posting... Amazing adventure and amazing accomplishment!
Thanks for sharing your experience of solo sailing around the World...
Henry
Interesting account of your voyage around the world. You have my admiration. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for share your circunavigation inspires to go navigation once more time, Good winds and perfect sea..
Awesome!!! Congrats on the amazing accomplishment.
love your commentary Andy Lepiarczyk:)))
one of the best videos on you tube ! great trip and a memorable one im sure .
Cheers
nice one Andy. I hope to see more of your adventures here on youtube soon. Cheers
Fantastic
you remind me of the song, Always look on the bright side of life. Altogether now
pimmy560
Wonderful! I can't wait to do this myself someday.
Great video thanks.
Great trip you had there! It's one I'd like to attempt myself.
full respect mate...just an inspiring video. good luck on your next voyage!
hi andy we worked on our boats together side by side in west van, I always wondered what happened to you just happened across this video and I was so excited to see it. i remember your sense of humor what is your next dream
Having done some sailing and been in a force 10 gale, onboard 35ft ketch no engine mid atlantic not funny, but character building. Around the planet solo? Big respect to you sir.
Take up singing buddy ! Great vid great achievement well done.
Very impressive (-: You must know your boat very well now! Just got a Figaro too & would love to get in touch for some tips how you did this...
Love this guy...where is the MIGHTY CHICKEN ?!!
West Vancouver Yacht Club
You're so brave, amigo!
Well done sir.
wow! Incredible! Thanks for posting it
well done!!
Very interesting and enjoyable Were you an accomplished sailor when you started or courageous enough to adapt. Did you prepare in advance or as the trip unfolded. Might Chicken is a vessel I'll remember for some time. Nice work.
my dream
that was cool.
what kind of boat is it? A J/boat or POGO 35? nice boat, great sailing. why do windvane for self steering? what did you use? Did you have an AIS transponder to see the ships or no? what type of self steering did you use?
Andy, You are Polish.Must look for info about You. Wesołych Świąt 2014.
You are a true adventurer, and have guts. My hat off to you. Great video. What size is your boat ?
+Jay G. Beneteau Figaro One 30'
i hope i do like this adventure . what you do in night ? do you slip and the boat go ahead without any control
or may be you close the sail ? thank you
Mohammed Mustafa he has autopilot.. when you sailing alone you need autopilot... you sleep 4/5 hour, then 4/5 up, then 4/5 sleep....
what kind of boat is the mighty chicken?
why only 2 videos mr ?
I've only been on a couple of sailboats in my entire life but it seems to me that if you're going to claim to have made a circumnavigation on a sailboat you're sort "cheating" by going through the Panama Canal. But, what the hell do I know?!
+Walter Strong Clearly not much.
If you had done a circumnavigation your comment would be worthy of some merit. However, you haven't, so it isn't.
Well... this is the Real circunavegation. It is mutch longer than the traditonal around Antartica
If you are in Vancouver , pls contact me. I want to learn your experience. Will .
donggangunr@yahoo.com
Today is absolutely perfect… for me to poop on!!!!
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