Sailing to the Remote Anchorage of Motu Faama on Ranigora in the Tuamotus

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2022
  • Episode #260 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Adventures
    Hello Friends,
    On this episode we haul up and head off for some adventure on the far side of the lagoon at Rangiroa at Motu Faama. Keeping a keen eye out as we transit the uncharted waters we have a close encounter with a coral bommie and finally make it safe in to the tropical paridise anchorage of Motu Faama and waste no time getting the explorations underway.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 237

  • @TheCmullerj
    @TheCmullerj 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm 1 year in the future watching this, what's stress to you brings peace just watching, thank you!

  • @powellkwd40
    @powellkwd40 Рік тому +1

    Nice mix of music. The jazz with the drone footage was very good. Beautiful place. Thanks for showing us.

  • @judithnicholais1492
    @judithnicholais1492 2 місяці тому

    18:13 -- stunning color palette !! The jazzy selection at the end provided a glossy finish and just So worked. Thank you for doing this. One of these days I must send a token of my appreciation

  • @sharronhumphries6727
    @sharronhumphries6727 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely sick !!!.....thank you for sharing brother !!!.

  • @dylanmccallister1888
    @dylanmccallister1888 Рік тому +2

    That was cool to see hermit crabs in nature

  • @DirkJacobsz
    @DirkJacobsz Рік тому +1

    James - mate - stunning.. what else - thank you.

  • @MachTuck
    @MachTuck Рік тому +19

    I like James is about the only one who thanks us, "the viewers" 😉 What an interesting and beautiful place to be! those lava formations, the water, vegetation, the nature of the place is just beautiful. You are living the dream brother! Safe sailing! 🤙

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Рік тому +8

      I appreciate all of you for watching and I love getting to share this with you all

  • @mabella3437
    @mabella3437 Рік тому +2

    Sailor James , You are The Real McCoy The Real Thing !! You DO what MOST of us dream on doing !!!! Plus, you are an intelligent, humble sailor !!!! Also, safety come first in your book !!!! Appreciate that you do not drink because one mistake can be fatal !!!! James, your voice is very relaxing and you speak in layman term !! You calm my special needs anxious cat Lucy down too !! Thank you and blessed 2023 to all the viewers !!

  • @denp54z
    @denp54z Рік тому

    Earth's Life is just amazing, it is everywhere !
    Almost where there is will there's a way !
    Great Video. Thanks !

  • @akseakayaker
    @akseakayaker Рік тому +1

    Merci beaucoup, i lived over on Moorea for 4 years, loved Polynesia.

  • @silviatubausole4480
    @silviatubausole4480 11 місяців тому

    Hi James, I love to watch this incredible places you take us! I'm very impressed with your hard work. Take care. LOVE 🥰

  • @BarrelledDays
    @BarrelledDays Рік тому

    Wow James. I’ve been binge watching your stuff for a while now. Your life journey is truly a proof of grit and a showcase of how our human spirit will always prevail if we just stick to the greater goal no matter how gnarly life gets. You show it well my friend!
    There’s something special about this video. One of those that just comes out with a different touch!
    Thanks for all you do and keep on sailing brother ⛵️.

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Рік тому

      It’s one of my favorite videos I have made 👍🏻 thanks for watching

  • @pantalonesfrescos1130
    @pantalonesfrescos1130 Рік тому +8

    Great video. The last few minutes with the drone footage and music was really breathtaking. Awesome!

  • @lindsaythomas2283
    @lindsaythomas2283 Рік тому

    Beautiful video !!! Keep up the great work. Cheers from Ohio, USA

  • @sailingsolo5290
    @sailingsolo5290 Рік тому +2

    Back in 1989 when i bought my 30 foot yankee sparkman stephens in hawaii and was planning crossing oceans in 1991,i bought earl hinze book landfalls of paradise while i took a coarse on celestial navigation. I think youre anchored right where he took a picture that jacked my curiosity to maximum overdrive of the south pacific.&I never got there but i did get everywhere else in the south pacific practicly ,eventually.. Fiji being my favorite. That was back before internet and all we had wasTv , books and magazines like cruising world . Gps had only just become available to sailors.. the magellon hand held gps was 5,000.00 . 3 days before i set sail in sept 1991 it went onsale for 2,200.00. I bought it. 3 years later you could buy a garmin gps for 199.00 that was much faster and better. Gps really did change the world. Now everyone can sail the oceans. I got lazy and let my skills for sextent navigation slide after that first year.over the last 30 years i only know 1 yachty who knows how to use a sextant.

  • @rthorsen711
    @rthorsen711 Рік тому +1

    Great video - I loved that last jazzy tune as well !

  • @calimike70
    @calimike70 Рік тому +7

    I use your life as an inspiration to my young wife and son to never give up on their dreams. in a few years we will be moving back to Thailand but right now they are home sick. your journey is a gift to all who watch you. thank you calimike

  • @benjamingarvin957
    @benjamingarvin957 Рік тому +6

    As a guy who’s in the matrix, working a 9-5…or should I say 5-5, I envy your way of life. Keep pumpin out good content my dude.

  • @robertspies4695
    @robertspies4695 Рік тому +1

    Those first "shells" you picked up were dead heart urchins, the first without its spines and the second, still had them after dying.

  • @cD-vg5go
    @cD-vg5go Рік тому

    Hello Friend, Your Videos are geting better and Better. Thanks!

  • @jimbojankerson5610
    @jimbojankerson5610 Рік тому +3

    Dude, imagine that uninhabited Motu on a clear, calm, starry, moonlit night. Although I'll probably never see that with my own eyes I'm glad I got to see it through yours and knowing it's there brings me peace to some extent. That's got to be one of the most peaceful places on Earth. You worked hard to get there! Congrats on a safe yet ultimate adventure.

  • @John_Long
    @John_Long Рік тому +9

    Hey James, thanks for sharing! This was a beautiful journey, well documented. I especially liked how you cared enough to leave and/or help the hermit crabs. Cheers brother! ⛵🌎🌍🌏

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Рік тому +4

      Yeah those guys have some cool houses, I was amazed at how many hermit crabs I saw once I started looking

  • @naturebuoys
    @naturebuoys Рік тому

    Those last shots and song!
    ♥️

  • @protonneutron9046
    @protonneutron9046 Рік тому

    God, my heart leapt when I saw that coral off the starboard beam

  • @vinegar_joe
    @vinegar_joe Рік тому +1

    Great vid as always, really well done and very cool.

  • @icysurfer1
    @icysurfer1 Рік тому

    Magnificent place that few ever get to see.

  • @furrom152
    @furrom152 Рік тому +17

    Man, these last couple of shots are epic and the tunes just hits the spot! From here it looks like you're living my dream. How to meet you out there some day!

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Рік тому +4

      Thanks 🙏🏻 it’s incredibly beautiful in Rangiroa

  • @mustngpati
    @mustngpati Рік тому +2

    Started watching when you sailed to Hawaii and have been hooked ever since, amazing video and fascinated by your narration. Shared with my sister now she’s fascinated also!😊

  • @chaunceywilliams8405
    @chaunceywilliams8405 Рік тому +4

    Love your journey, James. Sam Holmes turned me onto your channel back when you were in Marina Del Rey. Haven't missed a video since. Keep living the brochure life.

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for following along 🙏🏻

  • @nickcain1508
    @nickcain1508 Рік тому +4

    Hey James. Loving how you are taking us on your journey. Great camera/drone shots to some cool tunes. Keep it up mate and safe travels

  • @loubonaparte5063
    @loubonaparte5063 Рік тому +5

    absolutely amazing experience... every sailor's dream

  • @nealchristensen1793
    @nealchristensen1793 Рік тому

    Amazing drone footage ! Thank you !

  • @darrynkushman1
    @darrynkushman1 Рік тому

    Living Life ! Hell ya you are a adventure explorer sailor . Great Videos !

  • @cj9667
    @cj9667 Рік тому

    Beautiful…….unspoiled!

  • @rimasmeleshyus9486
    @rimasmeleshyus9486 Рік тому

    Good episode sailing in Tahiti islands 🏝 ⛵️ Absolutely beautiful islands .

  • @Frank-E
    @Frank-E Рік тому

    So beautiful, thanks for sharing. Love your hat :)

  • @jamesfrommanitoba.1992
    @jamesfrommanitoba.1992 Рік тому +3

    James, I can’t thank you enough. I will never be able to walk on a beach again but you sure are bringing it to life for me. I am so glad I found your channel. Thank you

  • @Haitian_Vagabond
    @Haitian_Vagabond Рік тому

    MOST beautiful place ever!😅

  • @AWBepi
    @AWBepi Рік тому

    James, for better dinghy performance lock the motor, sit on the bow and steer off the bow with an oar. Keep the blade dipped so just a bit is slicing the water then turn the blade in the direction needed and she will turn like a dream. No more wheelies, she will trim perfectly, no more motor vibrating your arm off, and you won't have to steer much leaving hands free for filming. Give it a go, I have been doing this cruising the coast around the Ithsmus and it's much more pleasant.

  • @m.i.aalien3656
    @m.i.aalien3656 Рік тому +1

    Loved the crab 100 meter sprint race, made me laugh that you had them in your pocket for that long.

  • @jaideedave
    @jaideedave Рік тому +1

    Excellent video James, I couldn't help but make note that there was zero garbage etc. on the beach and surrounds.Good one

  • @tylerboyes7710
    @tylerboyes7710 Рік тому +1

    How beautiful James. You truly are living your best life. Hahaha the shells in the pocket was hillarious. Thank you for providing such awesome content

  • @williamtownsend3279
    @williamtownsend3279 Рік тому +1

    OK... I just watched when you bought the boat, episode 1. Now I have to watch them all. They're great. I lived on board a Catalina 25' for a few years on the Chesapeake bay and I loved it. Never blue watered. I want to do it again. Thinking back it was the best time of my live.

  • @MrFielding
    @MrFielding Рік тому

    Just love that hat!

  • @TheLivingSea-com
    @TheLivingSea-com Рік тому +3

    Another amazing video, James. I really enjoy your perspective of seeing the beauty of this planet and how you share it with us. I really appreciated your childlike wonder with the hermit crabs and the nature around you. I can't wait to finish the refit of my sailboat in the hopes of following in your foot steps.. err.. boat wake! Happy and safe travels. :)

  • @joshuapatrick682
    @joshuapatrick682 Рік тому +3

    10:00 watching the difference between the pounding waves of the open ocean versus the calm waters of the lagoon is kind of disquieting in a weird way. it's when you realize that islands in the ocean aren't just land masses but also the water they encompass...

  • @bearcat0551
    @bearcat0551 Рік тому +2

    The shallow passes between the motus look as if they were created by storms. A fabulous beach combing opportunity. Nature is amazing.

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Рік тому

      Yeah they are called Hoas and have tons of life in them

  • @ashleykronic990
    @ashleykronic990 Рік тому +4

    Hey James, amazing video! I would love to see a hyperlapse SV-triteia on one of your journeys! Keep up the good work!

  • @nopelindoputraperkasa5869
    @nopelindoputraperkasa5869 Рік тому +3

    Amazing best video.. awesome.. thank you for sharing this video.. very inspiring.. greetings from traditional Indonesian gold seekers ❤️🇮🇩⛏️⚒️👍👍👍

  • @lynettesharp7728
    @lynettesharp7728 Рік тому +1

    Hi James! That was 20 minutes of pure bliss! That was hilarious when you discovered the shells in your pocket were occupied! Ha! That like never happens. Have a great day

  • @kevinpatterson298
    @kevinpatterson298 Рік тому +3

    WOW! Just beautiful!
    Keep those adventures coming brother.

  • @CASUALDKK
    @CASUALDKK Рік тому

    Awesome videos!!!! Such fantastic content

  • @roadboat9216
    @roadboat9216 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful. Thanks. Never been here. Certainly qualifies as paradise. Nice drone shots.

  • @deanlawson5893
    @deanlawson5893 Рік тому

    Spectacular!

  • @louisross9691
    @louisross9691 Рік тому +1

    Wow amazing! Thank you for the private tour!

  • @nathanbuck7572
    @nathanbuck7572 Рік тому

    So soooooothing

  • @greencoastdesigns9492
    @greencoastdesigns9492 Рік тому +1

    Great video Captain, the drone footage was off the hoook !!!

  • @kimberlywood-saltybutterfl262
    @kimberlywood-saltybutterfl262 Рік тому +1

    This is such a fun & stunning video! The drone footage is out of this WORLD!!! ps that was a sand dollar:)

  • @blackbirdxx4613
    @blackbirdxx4613 Рік тому

    Good stuff James

  • @dylancanterbury8042
    @dylancanterbury8042 Рік тому +1

    Here in the pacific north west we encourage people to leave shells on the beach for hermit crabs. I didn't know they were down down in the tropics too.

  • @Flexfit455
    @Flexfit455 Рік тому

    Stunning footage THx

  • @danielkrull109
    @danielkrull109 Рік тому

    Greetings … think i was hearing some “Crusaders” music at the end of the Video?
    Excellent !!

  • @PauHana420
    @PauHana420 Рік тому +1

    Aloha James,
    What a beautiful place..I'm a shell picker and totally love seeing the shells there. Watch out for cone shells some are deadly. Stay safe and enjoy.

  • @colematthews7535
    @colematthews7535 Рік тому

    Mountains and the sea. So much out there and I love to see what I can through the eyes of others. Thank you sir.

  • @farrellko
    @farrellko Рік тому +1

    I'm adding these fantastic places to my ever expanding bucket list. Good stuff.

  • @barcrusher
    @barcrusher Рік тому

    Need some Polaroids dude.Get a brown pair and a blue pair.Blue for sunny days and brown for overcast days when trying to spot reefs or coral bomis.

  • @alecbyrum5850
    @alecbyrum5850 Рік тому +1

    Amazing how huge the atoll really is. Just a speck in the Pacific, but a huge and beautiful place to see

  • @qdmax11
    @qdmax11 Рік тому +1

    Awesome view man enjoyed the vid can’t wait to see next destination

  • @luvndana
    @luvndana 28 днів тому

    New Emblem is sweet

  • @MHow1900
    @MHow1900 Рік тому

    Beautiful

  • @jayp9279
    @jayp9279 Рік тому +1

    So amazing! I hope you stay as long as you can!

  • @paulwilliams3810
    @paulwilliams3810 Рік тому

    First time I every had that problem 🤣

  • @chappy6817
    @chappy6817 Рік тому +1

    What an amazing spot, I hope I make it there one day. Thanks for sharing James.

  • @rollinrock6696
    @rollinrock6696 Рік тому

    Phenomenal

  • @outofbounds218
    @outofbounds218 Рік тому +1

    You are truly amazing my brother. Thanks for sharing your awesome journey with us.

  • @james2398
    @james2398 Рік тому +1

    I'm leaving the Babylon life with not much money but at least I can explore what you're exploring awesome videos!

  • @gunghoadventures871
    @gunghoadventures871 Рік тому +1

    Awesome James . Your videos are top notch buddy.

  • @edwardfinn4141
    @edwardfinn4141 Рік тому +1

    Good to see all the hard work you put into your boat is paying off for you!

  • @jimkarasek4046
    @jimkarasek4046 Рік тому +1

    I’ve been following you since CA. You really seem to be happy at this point of your adventure. Wishing your the best in the future and thank you for sharing with us.

  • @Lindyrect
    @Lindyrect Рік тому

    12:14 - Metalia spatagus. It is a member of the Heart Urchin family

  • @Mr666Nikos
    @Mr666Nikos Рік тому

    Wauu have to go there som day👍

  • @islandlifecabinbuild2
    @islandlifecabinbuild2 Рік тому

    Dude your awesome....

  • @MOSSFEEN
    @MOSSFEEN Рік тому +1

    WOW What a Video AMAZING scenery I keep expecting Kimberly to pop out from Behind a tree or something 🙂🙂

  • @jamesfish3649
    @jamesfish3649 Рік тому +1

    Nice video, and nice drone footage. Do you always tow the dingy , or do you sometimes have it aboard to reduce its drag?

  • @nathanbuck7572
    @nathanbuck7572 Рік тому +1

    Once again James quality content

  • @yes0sir0danish0man
    @yes0sir0danish0man Рік тому +1

    So beautiful love it Nice job James 🙂 love from denmark and norway ❤️

  • @MrCalifornia1234
    @MrCalifornia1234 Рік тому +1

    Amazing place!

  • @dylanrees6847
    @dylanrees6847 Рік тому

    Thanks. Just brilliant.

  • @andrewellis5446
    @andrewellis5446 Рік тому

    Such a fantastic and incredible journey your on! Thank you very much for taking us along and sharing your awesome experiences!! Your such a lucky guy! Be safe my friend!!

  • @bluelinefishing4286
    @bluelinefishing4286 Рік тому

    Wow, what a beautiful spot!!! You are killing it on this journey 👍🏾 safe travels.

  • @artboudreau7036
    @artboudreau7036 Рік тому +1

    Another great video getting better all the time love it

  • @andrewreid5576
    @andrewreid5576 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @carolinets7194
    @carolinets7194 Рік тому

    Wauw.... beautiful ❤️

  • @makebelievestunt
    @makebelievestunt Рік тому +1

    Incredible. Thanks so much for bringing us along.

  • @bradalexander63
    @bradalexander63 Рік тому

    NIce upload!

  • @rainfinger
    @rainfinger Рік тому

    Nice work!

  • @robsmith1009
    @robsmith1009 Рік тому +1

    I only recently found your channel, I am loving your video's and seeing the remote islands. thank you

    • @SailorJames
      @SailorJames  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @johnwagner9192
      @johnwagner9192 Рік тому

      Yeah I stumbled on his vids while the wife was out of town. (I could then watch what I wanted.) I'm now hooked and even made her watch a few and I think she's getting on board. No pun intended..

  • @julianbatcheler9970
    @julianbatcheler9970 Рік тому +1

    My highlight of the week now… so want to be there.

  • @jackmeyers40
    @jackmeyers40 Рік тому

    I think your boat is sayin "thank you for the rest of my old bones/hull".

  • @cedwardk
    @cedwardk Рік тому +1

    you got the life brother🤙🏼 insanely good content✊🏼