A honest look at the past year, not doing OK, and big plans for the future.

For a hot minute, we had a plan. Then life happened. 2021 was for us a year of tremendous growth. And while we are grateful for all the lessons we learned and the wisdom we acquired, we also felt the pain of uncertainty, doubt, and some loneliness. This is a real-time update, but we will take you back in time to our travels in Madeira next week! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** GEAR WE USE ** ⛵️Our boat: Polar Seal, 2007 Beneteau Oceanis 40, owners version (2 cabins layout).  Full tour and review of Polar Seal at: https://youtu.be/sxqKYydlxd0  🎥 Photo & Film gear Our camera: https://amzn.to/3c063hN Lavalier microphone system: https://amzn.to/2WmNvlh Image stabilizing lens: https://amzn.to/2Kiq89i Wide angle lens: https://amzn.to/2YuG8Ls Shotgun microphone: https://amzn.to/2z2zy40 Microphone windjammer: https://amzn.to/2Yt3O2M Our action camera: https://amzn.to/2ypdWyJ Action camera microphone: https://amzn.to/3c5rrm4 Our drone: https://amzn.to/2tDjRdU ⚠️ Disclosure:  Some of the links above are affiliate links. As a friend of Ryan & Sophie Sailing, you allow us to earn a small commission if you make a purchase through our affiliate links! We only disclose links for products that we use and love, and believe you will love too.  If you shop on Amazon, you can support this channel at no cost by using the link:  https://www.amazon.com/?tag=ryansophiesai-20 Thank you for supporting this channel! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** LINKS 🖇** http://www.ryanandsophie.com // Videos, stories, photos and other goodies of our travel and sailing adventure https://www.facebook.com/ryanandsophiesailing | Short stories and videos of our life onboard.  https://www.instagram.com/ryan_and_sophie_sailing | Sweet photos of our sailing and the places we visit. https://www.twitter.com/ryan_and_sophie | Ask us short questions, get fast answers!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL FOR FREE! 🙌🏻 ** 🛒 If you shop with Amazon, you can support us at no cost to you by using this link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=ryansophiesai-20 You pay the same and Amazon gives us a little share of their profit, which helps us. We really appreciate your support! If you are a boat owner, consider shopping at our good friends and partner’s chandlery, Catamaran Supply!  https://www.catamaransupply.com/?ref=ryanandsophie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** CONTACT 📬 ** Say hi, ask us a question or send us feedback at:  📩 hello@ryanandsophie.com #sailing #sailinglife #boatlife