Sailing Alone from Hawaii to French Polynesia on a 30ft boat; 26 days at Sea and 2323 Nautical Miles
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Episode #256 : Season 9 : The South Pacific
Hello Friends,
Well the time had finally come to move on and undertake the next big leg of my circumnavigation. I departed Kona, Hawaii after spending 9 months licking my wounds, repairing Triteia and exploring the Hawaiian Islands.
The passage from Hawaii to the Tuamotus took 26 days and covered 2323nm, which should be the longest passage of my entire circumnavigation.
I want to thank my shore team with special thanks to David Frederick and Sarah Koenig for your help during the crossing.
This episode is being released on the one year anniversary of my arrival to Oahu.
I hope you enjoy this film.
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I’m a retired marine with 6 combat deployments. I’m also severely depressed and really suffering right now. Ran across your channel and for the first time in a long time, I smiled. Stay safe out there brother.
Thank you for your service 🙏🏻 I am glad the videos bring you some happiness
@nfcboys1984 Thank you for serving our country.
Not sure if it will interest you, but there is a veteran team running the OGR race this year, @skeletoncrewsailing They also provide sailing opportunities to vets when not out galavanting the globe.
god bless from germany
Appreciate your service!
Hang on, Buddy. Life can come back to you. Stay brave.
There should be an award for videos like this.
I can’t be the only one, but I enjoy the passage videos more than anything. Even the adventure videos at the destinations are great and beautiful, but there is nothing like the passage documentation. You’re a fine sailor on a fine boat and living a dream. Thank you so much for bringing us along
For sure; I have to echo the sentiment for thanking you for bring us along. Love being able to join you vicariously
It would be much better without the music though
Definitely not the only one, cruising videos are fine, but this is a solo passage film, just one man and his boat versus the ocean, and James has the right mindset for these passages.
Not every sailor does.
Wind Hippie Sailing is doing similar - 20 something young woman sailing an old 27-foot-long sloop with no fridge or water maker.
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Yes, I'm a big fan of her video's as well. She also has no AIS which is incredibly difficult for solo sailors to manage without, especially in busy waters.
As a native Hawaiian I love the way you are honoring the history of our ancestors and learning from their ways! Really cool to see you living your life to the fullest 🤙🏼
Fantastic stuff..Really enjoyed your story 😊
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There is no better feeling than sailing the high seas. I've done it for years in the Submarine Service with US Navy and I take plenty of transatlantic cruises. What people don't understand is not the journey itself but the loneliness. There is no worse feeling than encountering a problem and having no one to help you. I take my hat off to all of you solo sailors. I could do it if I had no choice but, I would never volunteer to do it. I could even do it with one other person but alone, no sir ree. Thank you sir for allowing us to go along from the safety of our home. Much admiration, and blessings to you in all your travels.
Nuke?
@@d3vitron779 694 Groton...fast attack
This video made me realize the good that can come from social media. It’s too bad more people don’t use it like you do. It’s just unbelievable to be shown this sort of life you’re living especially for someone that lives in land locked northern Canada
Thank you 🙏🏻
Yeah, I'm in Ontario, Canada, and I would love the opportunity to sail. It looks so beautiful and peaceful .❤
The Oceans are the only places on Earth where you don't need a visa to stay. Thank you for an amazing video
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money isn't the dream... living your life and being well within is! Love your adventures.
I've heard people traveling on high seas in a group, but you're doing it solo, I just can't put it into words how much respect I got for you! I'd never have to courage to be on my own on the high seas for more then a week, not almost a whole month. Well done Sir! May you have many many more, safe nautical miles ahead of you! :)
Man. I have to tell you. You have one of the best lives I've ever seen. Sail across whole oceans as you please, clouds of all types, a different sunrise and sunset every day.
Watching this clip kinda made me emotional , you spoke the truth my dear friend. I felt the passion in your voice and have been following your journey since the start. Fair winds Sailor.
Thanks for following along 🙏🏻
I lived 8 years in Tahiti, growing up there from 7 to 15yo, ive sailed throught the French Polynesia, ive been a few times in Rangiroa and a lot more islands. Its been 15years that im living on land in Europe. I dont have the words to describe what you are providing me with your video, too many emotions. Thank you man, i wish you the best in all your adventures. I definitly know whats missing in my life now. Good luck!
You and Sam Holmes are two crazily brave sailors, little boats on the huge seas. My recliner won't float, so I'll stay on the dry and watch you dudes. All the best, good vibes your way, Crackerjack.
Non sailing Kiwi here .. never ever watched sailing til now. I get Mind-bogglingly anxious watching you walk around unclipped... Huge RESPECT to you 💯💯
There is no need for me to clip in when it’s calm out, I always clip in when it’s necessary. Thanks for checking out the videos👍🏻 I spent a year sailing in NZ and loved it
You are inspiring to me brother. From the ocean we came and to the ocean we shall return. Safe travels
I especially love how one does not need much to be extremely ecstatically happy and content. I have done what you’re doing in a very basic open deck catamaran in the 90’s. Go you.
That must have been rough going in an open deck boat
Congratulations James. This is an insanely good video which I have now watched 3 times. Your message at the end is haunting me but is important! You are an incredible sailor! Well done!
Thanks James for sharing your adventures with us all!😆😆😆😆😆
Real dude. Authentic authentic music, real music. Thanks so much, Captain James
James, thank you for introducing me to your dream. This was the best hour spent on UA-cam in years. Be well, and keep on sailing. I’ll be here observing from a distance.
My dad and I used to sail when I was a kid and your videos bring me back to those days. You're a damn good sailor and an inspiration! Best of luck to you on your journeys and thanks for letting us tag along.😎⛵️✌️
The only memory I have of me and my dad going boating is the date my friend's father bought some new little motorboat and the next day we just took it out to the ocean finding out after lunch that the back end of the boat was not strong enough to even hold up the motor so into the drink we went for 4 hours swimming to shore only to be rescued by the fire station people at Atlantic Highlands doesn't stop me from watching videos though
@@arlen91904 hours of swimming wtf😳.
Great video! You are much braver than me regarding going for a swim in the middle of the ocean without a rope connecting you to the boat. I would NEVER have done that, no matter the lack of a breeze. Seeing the boat sail away would be a nightmare...
Plus swimming surrounded by Portuguese Man of War !! WTF??
Beautifully documented. Thank you. The bravery and determination you've displayed is unmatched here.
Wow so inspiring. Your comments at the end really hit home. We lost everything a few years back. It's been a struggle just to survive. But it's time to live the dream. Thank you
everytime i see him moving outside the cabin without the safety harness in theses waves gives me shivers...
Incredible courage to do that passage alone. Kudos to you!
Great video. I never sailed. But it's interesting to watch how brave you are! I like that you share interesting things about birds etc.. courageous
Ooooh your swim in the ocean brought back memories of swimming alone in the Banda Sea. I was swimming back towards the boat when i had a feeling something was behind me! I shot towards the transom and zoomed up the ladder heart racing, turned to see from the safety of the cockpit the largest shark I had ever seen! No more swiming.
I love that you followed the tradition with the alcohol but stuck to your beliefs and didn’t consume. 18 months sober here.
Take solace in the fact that you live a life most men dream of. You had the guts to give it all up and go see the world. An incredible life
the jazz in this is the perfect compliment to this great adventure
New sub here!! You are such an inspiration! Your courage to follow your dream has inspired me to follow mine. Im 58 and care for my elderly mother with my son who was diagnosed with MS and watching how you run to your challenges along your journey has pushed me towards mine. God bless and keep you safe out there. I share your love for the ocean so im planning to at least leave this landlock state of ohio usa to florida at least then just maybe find you sailing one day . Much love ❤
This is the first video I've watched of yours and I think I found what I want to do in my older years. I may not do what you're doing alone, but I do love the water. I just bought my first fishing kayak last year, not quite the same vessel lmao, but when I took it out I felt something was missing that I found for some reason. Even in my first season I took that thing out with a pedal drive and a rinky dink pfd much farther than anyone doing a first season should do by themselves, but I was at peace. I wasn't scared and I knew if something happened I would be at peace with it. It's just the place I want to be. I love fishing and I love the water and seeing you do this is like I found that missing feeling again.
There is a peace that being on the ocean for people like you and me brings that can’t be explained or described. Glad to hear you found something that makes you feel that way 👍🏻
I appreciate that little heart felt message at the end. I could tell that it was really genuine. I thought that was dope man. It touched my heart. Keep living your dream. You’ll make it around the world. You wouldn’t be you if you didn’t! 👊🏼
I found my number one sailing UA-camr. I’ll watch you sail anywhere, sir
This is the first time I stumble upon one of your videos and this type of sailing content. I find it incredibly inspiring the way you had the courage to leave your old life behind and risk it all to accomplish your lifelong dream. Much respect sir, and great content!
Thanks 🙏🏻
CONGRATULATIONS James, once again, RESPECT!
I work from home and I'm sitting here in front of my computer on 42:13 a slow day watching this video. I'm amazed by this dude.
Your conclusion made me think about it all.
May the winds and Neptune always be on your side.
Thank you so much for your video.
Godspeed!
I made that passage with five thousand shipmates, hats off to you for doing it alone on that boat, mine was the size of a small city and the sea made it feel like a canoe at time, I did know that small craft were rated for the weight of the balls you carry.
I am, so glad I am not afraid of being on a boat,since my Dad had me on a boat when I was 4 years old in 1964.
Osiyo oginalli(hello friend). Awesome channel. Ive been watching you for sometime now. You were my inspiration for picking up my 1968 Bristol 27 when you referenced John Vigors "20 small sailboats to take you anywhere". Thank you! Be sure and check out my sailing videos. May one day our paths cross on these waters.🙏🦅
I follow a couple of other people sailing alone. What got me interested in yours is because of this one going by Hawaii. I live on the Big Island southern leeward side and have a great view of the Kai/ocean. I don’t see too many sailboats go by, just our local fishing boats and an occasional NOAA. I have gone out with the boys a few times fishing and love it. There’s nothing like being out there, the colors of the water and sky is unbelievable .. I am surprised I don’t see much garbage out there.. sail safe and keep sharing your adventures. I really enjoy your travels… mahalos
Most awesome! There’s no way I would ever do anything like that!
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Damm that rubber duck!
Insightful for sure. This guy has nerves of steel. I would be very afraid during the storms.
Thank you my friend!
Nice to see the alberg cutting through the waves. Great passage and representation of passage making.
Really great documentary. I would not have imagined it being like that, when you are undertaking such an endeavor 😎
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful adventure. Thank you UA-cam for suggesting this video. Watching a man fulfill his dream is so inspiring. Well done and good luck.
Awesome video! I have sailed for Holland to Antigua and loved it. Can't wait to go sailing again.
Excellent Video, im 26 and in the works to live aboard a sail boat. Watching your videos make me work harder and research more. You appear so at ease on the water, amazing!
Inspirational ending. Brought a tear to my eye.
I watched this all the way through over two days. Enjoyed it immensely. Love the moments you captured, your reflections, and regular accounts of the conditions and to-dos. Would have loved to see some footage of going through a squall but I imagine filming was the last of your concerns during those moments. Hope you get to keep continuing your sailing dreams.
Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
What’s a squal?
Thanks for including us on your journey cool !
I really enjoyed the night time clips from 31:50 onwards, feels really "real".
Persevere, strength, courage. ThkQ sir. May your travels be safe. Congratulations!
I fell upon your video by accident and was riveted as I viewed it. Thank you for taking us on a fantastic journey. I am an amateur sailor living in Canada far from the coast but one day I'll sail the blue water. Stay safe and may the winds treat you kindly.
Beautiful view of the 2 rainbows side by side. Made me think of a magical portal . Thanks for sharing such nice journey.Godspeed to you and we will keeping following your journey.
This episode had potential as a successor of Open Water 2. But as the swim ladder was properly installed, a dawning tragedy, by all means entertaining, turned into triumph. Judging from Cpt. James‘ sympathetic appearance, I am nonetheless glad to have the perspective of more episodes with him being alive. ✌🏻🤣👍🏼
Hey James, just discovered you yesterday and can't stop watching. Your channel/content is wholesome and just super relaxing/interesting to follow. Really dig your taste in music, too! Have been dreaming of doing the same and can't not do it. I decided I need this, too. Feel stuck living in a routine, like running on the spot. Life's too precious to worry about risks. I don't wanna die thinking "well, I should have given it a try". People who regret that they haven't lived their dreams. Been backpacking for the past 15 years and almost went into vanlife but found it way too unsustainable and thus expensive. RVs cost double compared to a fair 30ft SV. I will follow along, watch your passages and adventures, and hope that maybe one day we get to shake hands in some random lagoon. You're a very cool person and I am glad you decided to share your journey with us! Enjoy your time in AS. ❤
dude i have been wanting to go sailing and then as i writre my prose of my life i have been posting on my fb page i came to this so cool brother much love and respect. as always
Absolutely incredible! What an adventure - thank you for sharing your journey with us!
You are living the life most just dream of. And the freedom you posses is admirable and envious.
"The canvas can do miracles"
I was wondering about you the other day!! May the force be with you that force is wind !
Still out here seeing the world under sail
Thank you for your example of fearless self belief. Inspirational living!
In 2001 I sailed the schooner "lettie g howard" to Venezuela and back to maine. She was quite a but bigger than this and even with a group of us on watch it got pretty hairy. You must have an enormous set of.... floatation devices to do this alone! Hats off to you
Great watch thank you brother 😃🤙
Happy to see your back at it after loosing your steering heading to Hawaii. It was nice that you walked us through that. Be safe and fair wins
I’ve watched a good bit of your content. I have wanted to sail around the world ever since I sailed on a lake. If I had the money, I’d leave today. So in the meantime, I’ll watch you go on adventures! Thanks for taking time to share all these videos.
So inspiring. Your final thoughts hit home. Thank you 🍀
New subscriber Thank you for sharing and taking us along on your journey, Amazing video, beautiful majestic ocean. And I know the weather can change so quickly out there in the very deep blue ocean. Great destination the French Polynesian, always wanted to travel there. I really liked what you said at the end " the size and scale of your dream doesnt matter, what matters is that you put the wheels in motion." Bonjour
Manifesting my journey 🔮🥳 I pray I’m as lucky as you..what a blessing to be able to see what you’ve seen!!!
I hope so too!
Glad to see the repair to the rudder held
Subscribed! Couldn’t stop watching, your energy honesty and openness is infectious. Keep up the great content and more importantly, enjoying the time given to you doing what you love and were put here for.
one of many sailors living alone ...amongst the world
Incredibly inspiring note at the end! Thank you!
Thank You....
You're an inspiration.
I dont know jack squat about sailing but i really enjoy your solo trips. It looks like pure magic out on the open ocean. Absolutely beautiful and scary being at the mercy of the elements all alone. Keep living the dream! All the best to you!
It’s an experience like no other that is for sure
@51:20 Man that must have been so magical. Alone on your sail boat literally in the middle of nowhere and all there is to do is admire the beauty that is our planet. Awesome videos man!
It’s a big beautiful world that we live in !
Thank you so much for the trip 💗
Yeah Man ! You're living my dream ! Keep on doing what you're doing and enjoy every minute !
Such true words at the end. Thanks so much.
Being severely sick, this took me away. Thanks for the simplicity and genuineness. What an adventure.
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Thanks for the video! I had a nasty wig like your for YEARS. Cutting it off was sooooo freeing. You will love it once you do it.
Amazing. Thank you for bringing us along.
James I've been sailing since I was 17 yrs old, now 59z. I was inspired by the book the Dove by Robin Graham. You're the modern version of Robin Graham. Awesome footage 🎉thank you!
I Envy You, You Amigo are a true Sailor. I Salute you. Hopefully in my next live I'll be a Sailor also. Stay Safe my Captain, May the Wind carry you on to your Destiny.
I’m in the navy and when I’m underway, I think about small boats that may be out to sea. Stay safe out there and happy travels ❤
Thank you for what you do keeping people safe 🙏🏻
34:09 Wow, that's crazy. Crazy cool. I figured you'd be tethered, but I can see how safe it is. It really shouldn't matter that you have 16,000 feet below you, but still... I think I'd panic, at least at first. But if I could handle it, I'd want to do the same thing: swim out and see the boat in the middle of the ocean. Really cool.
Hello friend, our lives are very close, we are even the same age, only I can't be afraid to go and I have been sailing for two years. It will be soon. I wish you success and good wind. stay healthy, God bless you.
Well done. Awesome story.
Great coverage of your voyage I heard the bird thing before but I don’t recall anyone talking about there ranges related to the type of birds interesting 👍🇺🇸
Man. I bet you get to see some really dope birds. Here in Florida I get to see a lot of sea birds but some you’re just not gonna see unless you’re far out on the water. Especially during certain migratory periods.
Drag anchor on a spar. Much like dragging a paddle in the water to change direction in a canoe. Should be a a 'must' have for long passages. Great video, i really enjoy your content, be safe, and thank you.
Northern-to-Southern Pacific Ocean..."AWESOME!"
Where my sailboat is anchored you cant see the bottom this water is so crystal and amazing wow congratulations on the journey ❤️
The waters in the lagoons of the South Pacific are out of this world
amazing man you rock man one day god bless you from India
Thankyou for sharing your experience with us safe travels
Wonderful!!!!!!
Super cool to see the show of you swimming in the ocean halfway through! The music is super catchy as well.