You're an inspiration to this 70 year old just beginning his sailing journey. I watch many sailing channels, for entertainment, but mainly to learn. Without a doubt, I learn each time you sail and publish a video. Thank you sir.

Don't you worry Patrick, she'll know your name! Thanks for another epic adventure, Captain! And you have every reason to be proud!

It was very moving when you spoke about your mother Patrick. You are inspirational and immensely informative. Easily my favourite sailing channel. Well well done and best wishes Jason

Not only will she know your name, she will know all your adventures because your mother has been watching over you all your life ❤️

It is a good day when Mr. Laine uploads a new video…. Settling in for an adventure now….lets go!…your Mom would be very Proud of you!

I could watch you sail for hours and not get bored Patrick, absolutely Superb again, thankyou !

You're THE MAN Pat! You make it look so easy, but Mary Lou and I know better! It is a testament to your great skill and experience. Totally awesome! You're such an inspiration to your classmates! We cannot be more proud! USNA76 rocks!

There will always be trolls and haters Patrick! I say any blue water boat you own is sea worthy, because your one hell of a Captain Sir! Fair Winds and Sail on✌️✌️✌️

Hello Mr. Laine, Your mother has been with you all this time and you are half canadian 🙂 Thank you very much for sharing all your advises. You make us better sailors. I hope you're going to continue sailing after "que vous aurez bouclé la boucle". It keeps you in shape. Cheers and skull 😉

Nicely done Patrick. Calm passage from a skilled seaman in a well found vessel. I also love that you are not afraid to show how sailing affects you emotionally on camera. I am another who has this effect very strongly. Thank you for sharing this beautifully uneventful voyage.

Sir, you are a old school gentleman. Respect.

Patrick, my Mom (RIP) was a Newfie from Conception Harbour. This video hits home with me. I sold my Beneteau 40 "Karma" a few months ago and I've enjoyed your informative videos for several years now. You have inspired and educated hundreds of sailors around the world, including me. I think I'm beginning to understand why you downsized your boat, BTW. It's one thing to accomplish the solo sailing voyages that you make, but what amazes me the most is making these great videos. It takes something special and you have a gift for this. Thank you and Fair Winds.

As always, you’re an inspiration to this 70 plus coastal sailor.

As I sit in a West of Scotland anchorage watching the sun go down, you are my inspiration to go further. It can be done, go do it… should be your motto.

Congrats! Thank you for taking us along on the journey. As a Canadian, I was so glad that you got to see some Newfoundland hospitality, but wow - did the story of your mother ever put a lump in my throat. You have the narrative instinct of a poet, sir. Thank you so much for your videos. They are a tonic for these jaded times. Fair winds to you!

My favourite sailing gentleman. Thank you for letting us follow your adventures.

Dear Patrick, we are all blessed for you to take us on your journey of life. May you continue your long passage to age gracefully. regards, Martijn

Congratulations. Fantastic achievement. You are an inspiration to us all. May I suggest that we would be delighted to see a little bit more of the places you visit. Thank you for your videos, I enjoy them very much.

Hello Patrick, Your videos are always great. This one is special for me in many aspects. - Your shared with us your feelings, your background, what drives/motivates you. I am speechless. You are an hero. Hundreds of thousands of people your age and younger stay at home with the TV remote control doing nothing. You enjoy life. - Rest reassured that your Mother knows your name and loves you. She is not here with you, but no matter where she is, she hears you. Lastly, don’t spend one second replying stupid comments about your boat. You have the most advance electronics, you doubled all the key elements of the boat and you have spares. In addition, you have the harness with you at all times, I see the yellow life-lines. Youu have a huge reserve of diesel, food for months. Your boat is seaworthy and you have the skills and knowledge. Congratulations for doing what you do and for inspiring thousands of people, being me one of them.

I am in complete, utter and absolute awe of you Patrick. What amazing adventures you have, utterly inspiring and I thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.

I've been dealing with some physical challenges that have limited my sailing abilities. I'm living vicariously through you right now. You're an inspiration Patrick. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

The Grain de Sail is an aluminium sailboat built by a French wine distributor to transport their stock to New York. It carries 35 tons of cargo, 1500 twelve bottle cases per trip, and keeps them in optimal conditions.

Thank you Captain for taking us along on a lovely journey! I will echo others...not only will she know your name, she will welcome you with open arms!🤗

“… Tears and fears and feeling proud To say, "I love you" right out loud “ Nice nod to Joni

Another epic voyage Patrick! Thank you for taking us along!

Great video Patrick and you’re such a gentleman….

I truly enjoy the content and editing of your videos. Please keep posting.

I'm not an overly emotional person but brought a little tear to my eye. Recently lost my mother and it made me realise how lucky I am to have had both parents most of my adult life. Bless you Patrick.

Eighteen years ago today I completed my first trans-Atlantic voyage with three friends. I love the way you explain sailing to the novice as well as the experienced sailor. You clearly benefit from the advantage of wisdom. Thanks so much!

What a momentous journey. You really know what you're doing. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder. BZ!

Patrick, you make a 1000+ mile journey look like a day sail, your experience is what makes the boat seaworthy!

Thanks for taking us along Patrick, you are an inspiration.

Between my own northeast U.S. coastal sailing adventures, I enjoy watching a variety of KZfaq sailors but I look forward to yours posts and enjoy them the most. What sets your vlog apart from others, at least for me, is your honest and heartfelt reflections. As a 70 something myself, you never disappoint in motivating me to think and reflect on what is important and of value. Thank you for share small pieces of yourself. It is most appreciated. Cheers.

I'm so glad that you made the "bucket list" item to sail to Newfoundland.

this is a great channel just found this today as i have been learning to sail this summer here in Maine. thanks for the videos

Love your "last words" in each vid. So much life experience. 👏

“She just yawned” love it. Two Atlantic passages might give some idea as to how seaworthy she is. Thanks for the awesome trip video.

Liking this now but will watch it later on the big screen.

Mr. Laine, you are a truly inspiring man! You're videos are very informative, entertaining, and honest. I really enjoy them! Through your videos, you come across as a very down to earth, knowledgeable and humble person. It is a blessing to live the experiences you have and I thank you for sharing them with your viewers. I have never sailed before, but I hope to one day thanks to videos like the ones you so kindly make for us. Merci beaucoup!!

Congratulations Patrick! What an incredible achievement, at any age. I watch your videos for inspiration and sailing expertise. I have only been a coastal cruiser to date but hope to venture further and your videos give me hope that its possible. Thank you for your videos and congratulations again.

Bravo Patrick! You have every reason to be proud. Buon Vento!

So happy that you made it to Newfoundland Patrick... and that you were treated like royalty at the Royal Newfoundland YC in Conception Bay. Enjoyed your story about your NL connection and sensed the emotion as you turned off the camera. Very poignant. The Americans had a major wartime presence in St. John's, Argentia, and Stephenville (where I currently live). I hope your visit here brought a sense of intimate satisfaction as you walked on the same soil where your parents once walked before you.

Another amazing accomplishment, congrats! You've definitely exceeded any mother's expectations, you're all class :)

"seaworthy" is an entirely relative term. Almost any boat is worthy to cross the calmest sea. Almost no boats are worthy to face the worst the sea might give. And no boat is seaworthy in the wrong hands. There's a wave out there somewhere right now that will pitchpole any small boat and break most large ships. It's a matrix of risk calculations every time. Designing/building for one type of risk can increase another type. Do you build a super heavy boat that will withstand almost anything but be unable to outrun any threat and will sink likea stone if breached - or go the other way? Do you rely on insurer-driven checklists of features and equipment (that in no way mitigate against a fundamentally bad design), or do you set your own risk parameters, consider eventualities and plan intelligently for your specific usage? I favour the later.

The best sailing channel by far. Thank you.

Dear Patrick, as ever good feelings with you sailing. My compliments. Until the next, Fair Winds ⛵🥂

Your videos are always interesting, your boat is seaworthy by definition of having crossed twice in 3 month- absurd to say or think otherwise - you serve as an inspiration for my future as I watch your videos aged 38 years just HOPING it all comes together and I can spend my retirement boating. Thank you.

Captain, Congratulations!!! Your successful single handed sail from France to Newfoundland is BRILLIANT!!! In NAVABBEVE, No. 2 wire; a solid 4-0 performance. I am jealous of your success and sailing experiences. Please keep sharing them. DG

Wow 😮 Patrick… you made me cry… Your mum will greet you with open arms, she’ll have missed you just as much as you have her & I bet she’s enjoying watching every moment of your life & journey, just as we all are! Thank you for all your wonderful videos. Leigh UK 🇬🇧

Thank you for another excellent instalment, I only wish I had the time and experience to take my boat and follow in your wake, keep up the great work thank you Patrick.

Excellent well done. Enjoyed every minute.

Patrick, you are an inspiration to all who watch your videos, thank you so much for the time & effort taken in producing them. Your calmness & cool manner are fantastic. I’d love to read your autobiography (nudge, nudge, wink wink). If we ever meet the Château Neuf du Pape is on me 👍😄

She is probably more ocean seaworthy than suitable for coastal cruising, as those rudders could catch lobster pots. Enjoyable trip to watch, and I always learn something from every video.

As it's said in sword fighting Patrick - A perfect Empty fade to Posta at 18.30 there Monsieur. Bien joué.

Absolutely awesome. Thanks for such an inspirational video. 2 Trans Atlantic passages within as many months. I aim to buy a sailing vessel one day. Not a bit of experience. But I want to travel the world at least once! Fair winds.

One of my favorite channels. Can’t wait to finish my own refit and sail a voyage north.

Another great journey, I very much appreciate your words of wisdom at the closing of the video.

I watched again all your videos. It's been amazing. I am a sailor (Bav 44) and pilot, watching from Hong-Kong now, where I live. Thanks for the amazing journey.

Thanks Patrick, I watch this in my truck , waiting for a loading dock to open. Looking forward to sailing to marine docks. Inspirational you are. Queensland Aust.

you didnt mention the more important aspect of seaworthiness: the captain/skipper! one can have the most prepared boat in the world (and one should, to one's best abilities) but if you dont know what you are doing, no equipment will.

Mr Laine, thanks so much for your response to some ones " seaworthiness" comment. Lots of armchair captains' text and comment from the living room. Why can't people do things in a different manner to achieve the same goal. What a dull world if we all need to do things the same way!! Love the stories and presentation

You not only have a well outfitted, seaworthy vessel, your abilities at the helm are taking you all around the Atlantic ocean. Patrick, do not give these couch captains a second thought.

Je suis tres impressionné par ce que vous faites. Je comprends également qu'il y beaucoup d'émotins dans cette aventure ... Bon retour à La Rochelle

Congrats on your North Atlantic crossing. And thanks for taking me along. Those foggy days may have gotten to me had I actually been with you. I have visited Kensale in the past and found it delightful. I’d be interested in your take as man who has lived in Europe a long time. I had only been in Europe about 4.5 years when I visited Kensale. I had, by then, my fill of seeing cathedrals and was beginning to tire of castles so that quaint fishing village was just what I needed

As I’m only just learning to sail I find this channel really informative! Thanks- at last a sailing channel and not a cooking one!!

You are right, a bathtub is seaworthy if managed right, some people really do try to make themselves feel better by trying to put others down, always follow your dreams

I looked up the Grain De Sail and its a two masted 80- ft aluminum schooner new in 2020 that apparently is used to transport wine.

Nothing short of a spectacular achievement!

Just found your channel. How can I have missed it. Great episode and now I have many more to watch 👍⛵️

Patrick, well done! You make sailing look easy. Thank you for sharing.

Another question, it would be great if you could talk about how you remain energetic, keeping your stamina up and so on for multi day/week sailing. I find that if I am out for a day sail in windy conditions (great sailing conditions), I fatigue at the end of the day. How do you maintain your energy levels?

So June 23-July 10th, that's pretty good time. Congratulations on your achievement.

Another exceptional video, Patrick. Would that I were sailing with you, not just vicariously through the computer screen. Still, your videos are always entertaining, instructive, and inspirational.

Another great video Patrick - And I too felt a yawn coming on with that comment as well. Stay safe and I look forward to our next adventure with you. Cheers...Jim

What a fantastic achievement 👍👍👍👍we could see from the smile on your face what this meant to you, very well done

Love the references to great old songs. Catch that wind.

Great video !👍 quite emotional as well, talking about your mother at departure fromNewfoundland, and the sight of Dingle with rising sun upon arrival in Ireland.

Cher Patrick merci pour ce nouvel épisode. L'avantage avec toi c'est que dans tes vidéo la mer et ses exigences sont omniprésente. Pas de blabla inutiles, pas de bikini, juste de la belle navigation sous des cieux plus originaux que les classiques traversées observées ici et là sur le net. L'extrême délicatesse avec laquelle tu évoques ta maman dans cet épisode m'a sincèrement touchée et je suis certain que ta volonté n'était pas de "faire le buzz" mais juste de parler d'elle au bon endroit. C'était un beau but de navigation que d'aller là-bas lui rendre un bel hommage filial Merci d'avoir consenti à partager cela avec nous.. Enfin, j'écris en français même si je pourrai le faire en anglais car comme tu vis en France, je sais que nous pouvons nous comprendre. Cela rajoute aussi une petite intimité qui n'est pas pour me déplaire. Au plaisir et fair winds !

Hi Patrick, We have just revised your videos given like you my wife and I are in our years of prime! We are anxiously planning to sail next year from the UK to Madeira, watching your Transatlantic passages has certainly helped in given us the inspiration and confidence to just go for it. Thank you -Your an inspiration to many.

Love your channel, the sailor is sea worthy and the yacht rips along, yes she's maybe more a racer than an ocean crosser but she handles everything you do that I've seen really well.

You are an hero, thanks a lot for your videos. Saludos desde Barcelona!

Amazing achievement and so wonderfully narrated and filmed.

Simply wonderful. Be proud, very proud. You are a sailor.

Amazing achievements you did,all my respect,the more videos i see ,the more humble i become….

Nice touch Pat. I'm sure they're both looking down, proud, at their 5 sons.

Yes, she’ll know your name and is proud of her son. Thanks for taken me with you on your sailing adventure. I feel companionship when I’m with you via your videos.

CANT WAIT TO GET MY BOAT !🇺🇸🇮🇱🇵🇱

ˈsēˌwərT͟Hē -adjective- (of a vessel) in a good enough condition to sail on the sea. Patrick your vessel is a perfect example of "seaworthy" as you have proven over and over. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us. Ignore the haters. Your videos make my day :)

Really delightful. Honestly how beautiful was it when the Sun came out lovely Boat Fairwinds and following seas 👍🇬🇧

Congratulations Patrick on your successfull Atlantic crossings, quite the achievement! I enjoyed following your journey very much. Thank you for that! A seaworthy ship and a great sailor👌

Thank you captain for a great time with you

A voyage you may be proud of. Thank you again for the hours of letting us be part of your trip. And upthere, there is somebody who knows your name, you can be sure of!

It's been a pleasure, Patrick. Thank you!

A slick operation Patrick. Poetry in motion.

Fabulous, Admiral Patrick! You're an inspiration to all! J

I look forward to each video. As one of the many you mentioned who cannot follow in your footsteps thank you for taking me along.

Another great achievement Patrick, you make it look easy! A moving tribute to your mother, the journey is the destination.

thanks captain,for the journey,no life jacket required....

Thank you Sir, taking us along👏👍🙏🏻⚓️

It's a real joy to watch you videos. They are informative, very entertaining humorous and full of emotions. Reminds me of our very happy sailing times. Wish you a good health, a long life and many happy sailing adventures to come (which I will happily watch). Best regards from Holland, Carol