Your exploits continue to inspire me sir! And at 60, a mere youngster, I hope one day to have my own boat and experience single handed adventures as you continue to do. I tip my hat to you!
"The secret of Dinty Moore is to raise it from it's ambient room temperature of about 66 to about 107 1/2 degrees." -Christian Williams This is a true sailor!
I’ve already watched your full length movie and enjoyed it very much. You have an entertaining mix of humour and philosophy intertwined with single handed sailing life showcasing the typical experiences of the highs and lows. “There’s no place I’d rather be”, I understand this completely. Your videos are the perfect “thinking sailors” entertainment. Thank you sir! Fair winds and following seas.
What joy to have discovered your channel recently. I am thoroughly enjoying watching your sailing adventures. Thank you for sharing. My partner and I have just completed a RYA competent crew course, and very much wish to have a little yacht of our own one day soon. Happy sailing Sir P.S keep on dancing !
You are my hero sir! I pledge to follow your example and make such a solo voyage before I'm physically unable to. Thank you, btw I love Dinty Moore beef stew over rice!
Please keep living on the edge of the horizon, sharing those adventures, deep thoughts and inspirations. You have been a inspiration to me during tones of personal struggle. Thank you sir.
As a owner of a 51 ketch and not so experienced yet, as i put my vessel away for the long northern Canada winter, I listen over and over and over to bits and pieces no matter where I start in the segment to learning new tidbits. Must have replayed at least a hundred times so far. By far the best commentary on u tube next to Tom Cunliff tales. Truly amazing speaker.
Hey Chris, Al Stefanowicz here from the RHS class of '61. Beautiful video(s). I admire your sense of adventure. I have a tendency to get a bit seasick whenever I'm on the water. Don't think I could survive those waves as well as you do. Hope you're well and staying safe.
Christian, I grew up in Brooklyn, New York. I am 75 and presently live in South Florida. I have always had a fascination for sailboats but never owned one. I did spend three months on a 90-foot motor yacht as a Stewart and loved the experience but chickened out when the boat was going to Newport, R.I., and went back to my hotel job in Fort Lauderdale. I wish I would have given it more time. All the best, Joe.
Iam a new Fan of yours Christian! Iam 60 & you are new form of good envy for my life, that has brought me strength with your original wit coupled with pure determination, wich somehow you make look graceful.,,, Yep, ill be keeping a stern eye on you sailor. 👍
Just found you! I too grew up around Barnegate Bay and LBI. Never learned to sail due to horrible sea sickness. I’m now older, sea sickness suddenly disappeared and I bought my first sailboat in February. I am now fulfilling a lifelong dream to be on the water sailing. I am learning so much about sailing and life in general from your videos. Words cannot express my gratitude. You are a gift to us all.
Mr Williams, first, congratulations for not only having survived the 1979 Fastnet Race (19 souls did not), but also for having crewed aboard the winning yacht Tenacious. You casually mention this magnificent accomplishment in one of your videos about multi-hull sailing. I about fell off my chair when I heard it. A little research quickly confirmed all this. There you are in a dockside photo with Ted Turner and all your shipmates. You haven't changed a bit. Well done man! I discovered your videos about a week ago. I've watched maybe half of them by now --and polished off Rarotonga, The Novel, in a couple days. An excellent read. I suspect there is more than a little bit of Bobby Ayers in you. I not only take vicarious enjoyment in your ocean adventures, but also appreciate your subtle humor, intelligence, musical taste and unfaltering dedication to the wonder of sailing, which you wisely do not attempt to explain too much. You just live in the mystery, accept all the joys and headaches of it, and know that, somehow, it all comes together to make for a good life. I sincerely hope you'll continue your navigations and share your ruminations about them here on UA-cam. And I pray one day I'll win the lottery. I'd immediately buy a nice 35-footer and make sail for the South Pacific, largely because some guy named Christian Williams, in his seventies, made it seem so irresistibly (and inexplicably) meaningful and therefore beautiful. Thank you.
I have a sailboat that I am rehabbing, and I plan to sail it around the world. I love watching you because you show me the possible even by myself. Stay safe my friend
I’m sure I’m gonna watch the crossings again amazing so much fun love the rhetoric love the stream of thought editing sense of humor I could go on and on and on
are you going to be the oldest man who crossed the ocean.?...............you have plenty of life still in you........so go break the record if you haven't already.
I greatly enjoy your videos. There are only a few on UA-cam worth watching. Yours are amazing. Real sailing with real issues. No sailboat porn. I would love to have adventures like yours when I retire.
Question regarding roller furling. Seems comfortable on one hand, but concerned about reliability in heavy weather. Would like to hear your opinion on the subject. Thanks
Was you ever bit by a dead bee? Perfect nod the Walter Brennan’s 1st mate rummy Eddie in To Have and Have Not. Why don’t you bite them back? I ain’t got no stinger! Thanks for the laugh!!
Olá meu caro amigo, é um prazer enorme acompanhar as suas aventuras nauticas,é um excelente exemplo de como os nossos sonhos podem ser concretizados. Embora saiba que nunca poderei ter o seu privilégio, posso visualizar a mim mesmo nas suas lindas aventuras. Sou Português e espero vê-lo um dia. Muito obrigado por tudo, que esteja de boa saude e até breve. Abraços.
In the unlikely event I ever make a sailing video, when it's done I'm sending it to Mr. Williams along with a couple of bottles of 18 year old Macallan, and asking him to do the music track.
I would assume that you are just arrogant enough to possibly still read your own comments.. I just wanted to say that you are a modern day Walt Grace. In the event you are not familiar? I invite you to look him and his song by John Mayer up. Absolutely love living through you after five. I raise my glass to you! Fair Winds.
I always pack duct seal or dum-dum puddy to patch the odd hole temporarily. It's impervious to water and the elements. Funny story... I needed hearing protection and used dumdum puddy in a pinch... couldn't get it out of one eardrum and had to hit up a doc lol. Dum dum!!
I can't believe you're still not wearing (most of the time) any life vest!!! Don't you get a lot of "shit" for that from your kids and wife?!? I mean, we're not related but I'm here worried about what happens if the boom sends you off flying over the deck rail when you're going single handed? 🙌🙏
I have watched most of Mr. Williams videos and enjoyed them all. I stole some ideas and used them on my boat 36’ Catalina. Will press them into services as I plan to sail (not the ICW if it can be helped) from Annapolis MD to Marathon Florida Nov 8, 2021. The list grows, and grows, and grows.
Puts to rest the notion that it’s unsafe for a young 79 y old, can’t do a solo return 5,000 mile crossing. The what if something happens… who will “bail” him out? Nop, this sailor knows what he wants, know how to do it and enjoys all aspects of how he lives his life by living with rule #1… you are a Sea Dog and an old Sea Dog do what they wish when they wish…. Thank you 🙏
I love watching your videos many of them are so funny but have a lot of meaning also stay safe out there chap God bless you I enjoy watching all of your videos be safe watching from Roseville California USA Ray Garrett
It's funny that I watched the full length feature prior to this 3 minute preview coming out. Usually it's the other way around. Well either way, I thoroughly enjoyed both versions. Keep up the great work. If you're ever looking for a novice to take along, and teach how to sail, I'd love to learn.
Love your videos. Can you please answer a question I've asked you before? Which wind vane do you prefer and why, the Sailomat or the Cape Horn? Thank you for doing so.
@@skipper9400 I know. But he had a Sailomat on his Ericson 32 and he gave it to a friend after he did his 1st solo Hawaii trip. I want to know which one he liked more.
Try Bonine and its competitors. Take the dose on a work day land and see if you feel drowsy or otherwise unpleasant. It's a good to know which brand or compound works for each of us, in controlled conditions. The drugs do work--and in any case are psychological aids. Visitors on board my boat often ask for the wrist devices that apply localized pressure, and at least feel protected. I have found that flat water seldom creates a sickness issue, and that a crew turning green in open water recovers fast behind the protection of a breakwater or inlet. For what it's worth, few of my guests who fear seasickness on a Sunday afternoon sail in 10 knots actually get sick. But at the first sign of discomfort, I quietly head back to harbor. Seasickness is a function of motion, and the motion needs to be reduced fast. Mal de mer is no fun--skippers who expect folks invited aboard to tough it out have forgotten what it's like.
A preview to a video I’ve already watched twice and I’m still enjoying it.
Maybe it's actually a postview...
Scott Miller either way I’m with it.
Darn I was hoping it was another one... also just finished watching it today! :)
Old man with all respect !!! Your so funny a real Gentlemen and a scholar ! Always look Forward to your new clips ! Thank you sir
Christain, you are an inspiration to all who wait for and watch your videos. I can hardly wait for your next voyage! You and the Seadog...
Your exploits continue to inspire me sir! And at 60, a mere youngster, I hope one day to have my own boat and experience single handed adventures as you continue to do. I tip my hat to you!
The full feature length version is as this preview suggests, brilliant. Compelling viewing.
Thank you , Mr. Williams, I salute you.
I already watched the full fat version, but I had to skip the bits where you ate revolting Spam.
"The secret of Dinty Moore is to raise it from it's ambient room temperature of about 66 to about 107 1/2 degrees." -Christian Williams This is a true sailor!
I’ve already watched your full length movie and enjoyed it very much. You have an entertaining mix of humour and philosophy intertwined with single handed sailing life showcasing the typical experiences of the highs and lows. “There’s no place I’d rather be”, I understand this completely. Your videos are the perfect “thinking sailors” entertainment. Thank you sir! Fair winds and following seas.
What joy to have discovered your channel recently. I am thoroughly enjoying watching your sailing adventures. Thank you for sharing. My partner and I have just completed a RYA competent crew course, and very much wish to have a little yacht of our own one day soon. Happy sailing Sir
P.S keep on dancing !
You are my hero sir! I pledge to follow your example and make such a solo voyage before I'm physically unable to. Thank you, btw I love Dinty Moore beef stew over rice!
Please keep living on the edge of the horizon, sharing those adventures, deep thoughts and inspirations. You have been a inspiration to me during tones of personal struggle. Thank you sir.
Man I’m glad to see you I’m inspired by the time I’m 60 or more I’ll have my sail boat and be out to sea! In a year I hope.
As a owner of a 51 ketch and not so experienced yet, as i put my vessel away for the long northern Canada winter, I listen over and over and over to bits and pieces no matter where I start in the segment to learning new tidbits. Must have replayed at least a hundred times so far. By far the best commentary on u tube next to Tom Cunliff tales. Truly amazing speaker.
Absolutely fantastic.....I had already watched the full length version but fell in love all over again with this preview. You are DA MAN!
Excellent video great humour philosophy and jazz. Thank you!
Hey Chris, Al Stefanowicz here from the RHS class of '61. Beautiful video(s). I admire your sense of adventure. I have a tendency to get a bit seasick whenever I'm on the water. Don't think I could survive those waves as well as you do. Hope you're well and staying safe.
Great stuff Christian, and I just got your book on the philosophy of sailing,.. I’m really enjoying it. cheers d
Christian, I grew up in Brooklyn, New York. I am 75 and presently live in South Florida. I have always had a fascination for sailboats but never owned one. I did spend three months on a 90-foot motor yacht as a Stewart and loved the experience but chickened out when the boat was going to Newport, R.I., and went back to my hotel job in Fort Lauderdale. I wish I would have given it more time. All the best, Joe.
Iam a new Fan of yours Christian!
Iam 60 & you are new form of good envy for my life, that has brought me strength with your original wit coupled with pure determination, wich somehow you make look graceful.,,, Yep, ill be keeping a stern eye on you sailor. 👍
Just found you! I too grew up around Barnegate Bay and LBI. Never learned to sail due to horrible sea sickness. I’m now older, sea sickness suddenly disappeared and I bought my first sailboat in February. I am now fulfilling a lifelong dream to be on the water sailing. I am learning so much about sailing and life in general from your videos. Words cannot express my gratitude. You are a gift to us all.
Mr Williams, first, congratulations for not only having survived the 1979 Fastnet Race (19 souls did not), but also for having crewed aboard the winning yacht Tenacious. You casually mention this magnificent accomplishment in one of your videos about multi-hull sailing. I about fell off my chair when I heard it. A little research quickly confirmed all this. There you are in a dockside photo with Ted Turner and all your shipmates. You haven't changed a bit. Well done man!
I discovered your videos about a week ago. I've watched maybe half of them by now --and polished off Rarotonga, The Novel, in a couple days. An excellent read. I suspect there is more than a little bit of Bobby Ayers in you.
I not only take vicarious enjoyment in your ocean adventures, but also appreciate your subtle humor, intelligence, musical taste and unfaltering dedication to the wonder of sailing, which you wisely do not attempt to explain too much. You just live in the mystery, accept all the joys and headaches of it, and know that, somehow, it all comes together to make for a good life.
I sincerely hope you'll continue your navigations and share your ruminations about them here on UA-cam. And I pray one day I'll win the lottery. I'd immediately buy a nice 35-footer and make sail for the South Pacific, largely because some guy named Christian Williams, in his seventies, made it seem so irresistibly (and inexplicably) meaningful and therefore beautiful. Thank you.
I have a sailboat that I am rehabbing, and I plan to sail it around the world. I love watching you because you show me the possible even by myself. Stay safe my friend
That Dinty Moore joke is incredible.
You are so amazing sailing alone at that age my husband really admiring u a lot
I love your philos & monk . Journey on in the present 😳👍😎
PARABÉNS CRHISTIAN! INFINITA SAÚDE E VIDA PRA VOCÊ E TODOS OS TEUS.
SOU DO BRASIL ,/ BRAZILIAN
I’m sure I’m gonna watch the crossings again amazing so much fun love the rhetoric love the stream of thought editing sense of humor I could go on and on and on
Would you consider a livestream Q&A with your fans?
I've watched most of the whole thing.
Never stop exploring you self.
A life to aspire to.
Already watched the full video and highly recommend it. Thanks for posting. Cheers from Florida
Already watched the long version and was definitely worth the time spent. Sardonic charm at its best. Cheers my friend.
You are awesome Sir.
What vessel? of course masthead sloop. Looks nice inside. You use paper charts only or some ENC as well?
If I remember right Ericson 36 or 38
Best 3 minutes
I'm fixing up a Catalina 27 and I enjoy watching your channel and others. It's fun to see how other people are enjoying their sailboats
are you going to be the oldest man who crossed the ocean.?...............you have plenty of life still in you........so go break the record if you haven't already.
LMAO!!! My man has been on the water just a pinch too long... IFL IT!!!!!!!!!!
Chris Williams... sailor, philosopher, jazz enthusiast, scholar and comedian. Thanks for the shower curtain honey. 😉
I greatly enjoy your videos. There are only a few on UA-cam worth watching. Yours are amazing. Real sailing with real issues. No sailboat porn. I would love to have adventures like yours when I retire.
Question regarding roller furling. Seems comfortable on one hand, but concerned about reliability in heavy weather. Would like to hear your opinion on the subject. Thanks
Was you ever bit by a dead bee?
Perfect nod the Walter Brennan’s 1st mate rummy Eddie in To Have and Have Not.
Why don’t you bite them back?
I ain’t got no stinger!
Thanks for the laugh!!
Olá meu caro amigo, é um prazer enorme acompanhar as suas aventuras nauticas,é um excelente exemplo de como os nossos sonhos podem ser concretizados. Embora saiba que nunca poderei ter o seu privilégio, posso visualizar a mim mesmo nas suas lindas aventuras. Sou Português e espero vê-lo um dia. Muito obrigado por tudo, que esteja de boa saude e até breve. Abraços.
I disliked this video...
Just so I could LIKE IT AGAIN!!!
Meant to say after watching the longer vlog, thanks soooo much for the "Lambeth Walk" earworm!
Ik like your video’s. Cheers form an other single handed sailor 😎⛵️
In the unlikely event I ever make a sailing video, when it's done I'm sending it to Mr. Williams along with a couple of bottles of 18 year old Macallan, and asking him to do the music track.
I would assume that you are just arrogant enough to possibly still read your own comments.. I just wanted to say that you are a modern day Walt Grace. In the event you are not familiar? I invite you to look him and his song by John Mayer up. Absolutely love living through you after five. I raise my glass to you! Fair Winds.
If two squirrels 🐿 🐿 fight in the middle of the woods and nobody sees it which squirrel 🐿 won?
I always pack duct seal or dum-dum puddy to patch the odd hole temporarily. It's impervious to water and the elements. Funny story... I needed hearing protection and used dumdum puddy in a pinch... couldn't get it out of one eardrum and had to hit up a doc lol. Dum dum!!
I don’t know if you read these comments but this is from a fellow solo sailor. Why no spray dodger Christian?
Oh your little visitor didn’t make the cut that’s all right just have to watch the full length
You’re my favorite person on UA-cam haha
I'm surprised you aren't using at least a bimini top to keep out of sun
Team Ericson Represent!!
A quand la prochaine traversée?
can i interview you ? love this .
I can't believe you're still not wearing (most of the time) any life vest!!! Don't you get a lot of "shit" for that from your kids and wife?!? I mean, we're not related but I'm here worried about what happens if the boom sends you off flying over the deck rail when you're going single handed? 🙌🙏
I wear a safety harness and tether. A life jacket is of no value to a singlehander 1,000 miles off shore for reasons that are fairly apparent.
More please …..
Kozak super !
happy 2022
Fabulous.
No foldîng prop?
I have watched most of Mr. Williams videos and enjoyed them all. I stole some ideas and used them on my boat 36’ Catalina. Will press them into services as I plan to sail (not the ICW if it can be helped) from Annapolis MD to Marathon Florida Nov 8, 2021. The list grows, and grows, and grows.
Puts to rest the notion that it’s unsafe for a young 79 y old, can’t do a solo return 5,000 mile crossing. The what if something happens… who will “bail” him out? Nop, this sailor knows what he wants, know how to do it and enjoys all aspects of how he lives his life by living with rule #1… you are a Sea Dog and an old Sea Dog do what they wish when they wish….
Thank you 🙏
Thank you again…perhaps your sharing and my caring makes us friends…🍾🙋♂️👍
Keep sailing! Love your videos.. what’s next?
I love watching your videos many of them are so funny but have a lot of meaning also stay safe out there chap God bless you I enjoy watching all of your videos be safe watching from Roseville California USA Ray Garrett
It's funny that I watched the full length feature prior to this 3 minute preview coming out. Usually it's the other way around. Well either way, I thoroughly enjoyed both versions. Keep up the great work. If you're ever looking for a novice to take along, and teach how to sail, I'd love to learn.
This was a great video,always look forward to watching,the content is brilliant,thanks fine sir🙂
Love your videos. Can you please answer a question I've asked you before? Which wind vane do you prefer and why, the Sailomat or the Cape Horn? Thank you for doing so.
he has installed a Cape Horn
@@skipper9400 I know. But he had a Sailomat on his Ericson 32 and he gave it to a friend after he did his 1st solo Hawaii trip. I want to know which one he liked more.
@@roncanizares9966 I’ll bet it’s the Cape Horn Windvane he just installed
@@fawqman2764 Judge from the repairs at sea.
After watching Christian's (Cape Horn) and Sailing Triteia's (Sailomat, but obsolete version) crossings, I'm really happy to have a Hydrovane.
Are you going to “beef” up the steering attachment points? Also the furler cutting drum.
Cheers,
Peter
Thanks you Cris you with your adventures you make me daydream Buon vento
I’ve already watched the video, it was great thanks for sharing.
Just watched the full version. Wonderful stuff.
A bit late for the preview. The long version is a must see. Brilliant!
Thank you for any amount of time sharing your sailing adventures.
I've watched that video at least twice, and it is amazing! Definitely not an easy feat sailing on that journey.
Christian Williams is hilarious. Well done!
nice :))) thank you!
I have a question about feeling seasick- given the scopolamine adhesive patch and others both oral etc do you use or recommend any?
Try Bonine and its competitors. Take the dose on a work day land and see if you feel drowsy or otherwise unpleasant. It's a good to know which brand or compound works for each of us, in controlled conditions. The drugs do work--and in any case are psychological aids. Visitors on board my boat often ask for the wrist devices that apply localized pressure, and at least feel protected. I have found that flat water seldom creates a sickness issue, and that a crew turning green in open water recovers fast behind the protection of a breakwater or inlet. For what it's worth, few of my guests who fear seasickness on a Sunday afternoon sail in 10 knots actually get sick. But at the first sign of discomfort, I quietly head back to harbor. Seasickness is a function of motion, and the motion needs to be reduced fast. Mal de mer is no fun--skippers who expect folks invited aboard to tough it out have forgotten what it's like.
This was so good.
Bon voyage, bon vent,merci.
Love you sir!
Bravo sir!
Fantastico!!!Thanks for shairing! I solo y lightning n the Hudson in NY! You are vey inspiring! Thanks!