I’m selfishly excited that you’re going again. Another book would be a kindness; I’ve memorized Alone Together and Philosophy. Your cooperation will be deeply appreciated. Fair winds.
I 'accidentally' discovered Philosophy of Sailing on Audible, 3 days ago, which I have just finished listening to! What a delight! And now I want to go sailing! And yes now going to download and listen to Alone Together.
It's a complicated expression that last one. Anxiety, humour, inevitability and a veiled determination. The look of someone that's impressed how much trouble he gotten himself in for. Thank you for the inspiration and fair winds.
I bought Philosophy of Sailing from Audible and loved it. Bought Alone together in a hardback for the boat library. Many years ago, I bought your Ted Turner bio and really enjoyed it as I was a fan of his sailing accomplishments. You are a truly gifted writer. You sailing videos are motivating me to keep my sailboat skills and goals on track. Sailing has give me more joy and contentment than any other activity and you have contributed to that process. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and sailing life with us.
I'd love to see your provision list, and the spares you bring . I am doing that trip next year. Thanks for the videos. I am sure your trip is over already. But I wish you safe seas.
I love the addition of the fuel gauge, just so that we could see you bemoan the fact that you have been trained never to trust one. I love it:) You are the best. Fair winds!!
May the good winds take you and bring you back with a new book for us! You’re such an inspiration for tons of us! Cheers from a Brazilian fan on the Bay Area of San Francisco, CA!
Can't wait for the aftermath of your journey. May your ANCHOR be tight, your CORK be loose, your RUM be spiced, and your COMPASS be true. All the best from a Greek Irish Sailor
After 3 days out you start talking to yourself, 4 days you answer back , 5 days you start to actually sleep, 6 days you can’t remember if it’s been 3 or 4 days, 7 days and your just going along and getting some place. 8 days and it’s looking for things to fix or make better.
At last ! We were all secretly expecting that (I guess). A complete trilogy. And a new book to come ? Thank you for taking us with you on your crossing to come. Bon vent, Monsieur Williams :-)
Safe travels Christian. You've inspired me to take my first sailing lesson, this summer. Here in the UK we have the RYA and I'll be qualified to level 1 and 2. I can't wait, but I must say you highlight how much there is to learn!
Have a safe Journey mate. Loved seeing your last Journey to Hawaii and im sure this will be just as great. Are you going to Dance to Paul simon on deck again with the bucket on your head. Greetings from the Brit in San Clemente Ca. Cheers all the best x
Video of 2021 voyage here: ua-cam.com/video/Oz8wpl9YG1o/v-deo.html Noon position reports here, click on day for log entry: www.olmsteadwilliams.com/christians-journey/
06:23 It appears that the line for your wind vane is damaged behind the block in the lazarette. Edit: 10:35 You say you have studied the system so I am probably mistaken.
Great to see this latest voyage! Your videos give the viewer the impression that you have your own film crew. It must take a huge amount of forethought before everything you do on board. Why do you suppose the jack line isn’t a more permanent taught cable rather than a semi-stretchy flat webbing?
Terrific! You've done an enormous amount of prep as always and more this time. We all have much to learn from you. Safe sails and looking forward to the updates. Take care Sir!
May your travels to and from be met with safe passage as well fill any voids that need filling take care Capt. Looking forward to the next episode and thank you for sharing…
I'm so excited to learn you're going on another voyage! And like Ms. McKenna says below in her comments, I am also selfishly excited to believe another great book describing your voyage hopefully will be coming after your return. Of course, of equal pleasure will be watching your videos. Fair winds and following seas!
Love these videos. I'm preparing my lil sailboat for my first "long" journey, and I kinda like the preparation phase. Will soon enough find out if it was enough.
I haven’t been this excited in a while! Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us! Your last two trips are like a favorite song- I can listen (watch) over and over and it never gets tiresome!
Seems like you are an aviator also. You mentioned Fuel Quantity issues(inaccurate readings) in aircraft. Never trust it! You use a wooden dip stick on your boat to get more accurate fuel quantity readings lol. Were you in the military. I was. Military aircraft Fuel quantity sensors are large capacitors. They read the capacitance of the fuel remaining(actually in contact with the JP 4 or 5 fuel within the fuel bladders. Yeah it doesn't blow up! I changed quite a few Fuel Quantity sensors in F-14 and 7 other types of US military Aircraft in the 1980s and 90s:) Maybe fuel quantity systems on U.S. military Aircraft war machines were the weakest systems(least robust) onboard us military aircraft. I was at Point mugu California NAS where we ramped up(pre deploy testing and perfecting of) the Tomahawk missile guidance systems(smart bombs they called them after they went fleet wide) and Whidbey Island NAS where i was later. Those places are etched in my brain from my military duty. Well I'm still vicariously living in your footsteps or wake i guess(watching youtube videos now). Been making cars and trucks in Detroit for 30(almost) years after my military career. Maybe I'll buy a sail boat and join you some day soon God willing! Lol.
Well, there you have it. Sold the 32 foot power boat. Bought a 34 foot sailboat. Goodbye British Columbia. Hello Hawaii. "I'm not concerned what it costs or how long it takes."
I’m a 50 year old , just retired Canadian, can I come sail with you ? I know that sounds odd.. trust me , I’m an experienced mariner ( motor yachts ) and a very normal person..
65.69 gallons costing 331 dollars is closer to an extremely reasonable 5 dollars a gallon. I know the prices have rocketed recently in California due to covid or should I say an incompetent helmsman at the wheel , but nonetheless, come to Europe and your eyes would pop. 1 US gallon is about 17% than an Imperial gallon but about 3.8 times greater than a litre. 65.69 US gallons that's roughly 249 litres or 55 and a half imperial gallons.In any event, until recently I always perceived fuel prices in America as sublime by comparison to Europe. On the other hand you could just use a culling oar as one intrepid lad demonstrates on utube on a 31 ft yacht - just joking!
Everything is in the hands of ? Ur so right ME. 😂 I love a real person. Damn wish i could go with u just to play backgammon & learn a fraction of ur sailing experience. If u don't know how to play, i'd teach u, but i have a feeling u know it.👍
I’m trying to find good sailing videos, stuff that’s either extreme or relaxing, But now typing in just “sailing” results in people putting screen shots of naked wemon , what the heck is going on ? Thank you for making “sailing videos “
Everything looks goood. We now its not so Sir. You even in this film, say that you now the AGE of your rope. Butt the age of your boat-light? What happend to that checklist ,i wonder Sir? Is it age? Be well and take care : )
It would have been great to follow you all the way. Oh well, you made it without anyone looking. Hoping for a few videos on your trip back. Take care man and best wishes.
I've so enjoyed your videos... Don't feel you need to shorten any of them (waiting for the extended cuts)! Should I show this, yes! Now isn't that better? You're books will have to do until you get back. Bon voyage!
Spot on, the most useless instrument on an aircraft is the fuel gauge. The only measurement that counts is a manual stick reading. Same for an ocean going vessel.
I hope you sail safe, but i have a question.. If you go overboard while strap to the bands up forward, won't you get dragged through the water? how do you get back on board?
I’m selfishly excited that you’re going again. Another book would be a kindness; I’ve memorized Alone Together and Philosophy. Your cooperation will be deeply appreciated. Fair winds.
I am hoping for another book also!!! I have read the first two twice each
Me gusta mucho
I 'accidentally' discovered Philosophy of Sailing on Audible, 3 days ago, which I have just finished listening to! What a delight! And now I want to go sailing! And yes now going to download and listen to Alone Together.
The witty narration style of these videos makes this channel one of my favourites on UA-cam! Safe sailing, Christian!
I would pour a dash of spirits into the sea for good measure
Bon voyage, Christian. Loved your secret smile at the end "I have done everything I could, everything is in the hands now of, well, me" :-)
Glad to see you enjoying life
Have a safe journey Christian.
Godspeed Christian.
Can't wait to see your upcoming videos. Have a safe trip, bon voyage.
God Speed, Captain. Safe travels along the way and until you arrive our golden coasts of Hawaii Nei. 🤙
I blame you for getting me into this whole sailing mess. Sapere aude.
It's a complicated expression that last one. Anxiety, humour, inevitability and a veiled determination. The look of someone that's impressed how much trouble he gotten himself in for. Thank you for the inspiration and fair winds.
I bought Philosophy of Sailing from Audible and loved it. Bought Alone together in a hardback for the boat library. Many years ago, I bought your Ted Turner bio and really enjoyed it as I was a fan of his sailing accomplishments. You are a truly gifted writer. You sailing videos are motivating me to keep my sailboat skills and goals on track. Sailing has give me more joy and contentment than any other activity and you have contributed to that process. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and sailing life with us.
Good luck and fair winds!
I'd love to see your provision list, and the spares you bring . I am doing that trip next year. Thanks for the videos. I am sure your trip is over already. But I wish you safe seas.
I second the request for a provisions and spares list.
I hope your enjoying your trip. Fair winds.
I love the addition of the fuel gauge, just so that we could see you bemoan the fact that you have been trained never to trust one. I love it:) You are the best. Fair winds!!
“It's always night, or we wouldn't need light.”
Thelonious Monk
May the good winds take you and bring you back with a new book for us!
You’re such an inspiration for tons of us!
Cheers from a Brazilian fan on the Bay Area of San Francisco, CA!
Can't wait for the aftermath of your journey.
May your ANCHOR be tight,
your CORK be loose,
your RUM be spiced,
and your COMPASS be true.
All the best from a Greek Irish Sailor
After 3 days out you start talking to yourself, 4 days you answer back , 5 days you start to actually sleep, 6 days you can’t remember if it’s been 3 or 4 days, 7 days and your just going along and getting some place. 8 days and it’s looking for things to fix or make better.
...and elegantly. Fair winds, Mr. Christian.
Love your vids! Perfect timing
At last ! We were all secretly expecting that (I guess).
A complete trilogy. And a new book to come ?
Thank you for taking us with you on your crossing to come.
Bon vent, Monsieur Williams :-)
Love it Christian I'd say throw those drywall screws into the ocean immediately and get some stainless steel take care
Safe sailing! I hope we get another epic, long video of your journey!
I wish I could be going with you on this one. Fair winds from your friend in Syracuse New York 🤝🤝👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
That was nice, thanks for sharing, maybe one day I’ll see you out on the water, probably not, then again you never know. 🙂
Damn you’re headed out already! Have a safe trip Christian.
Safe travels Christian. You've inspired me to take my first sailing lesson, this summer. Here in the UK we have the RYA and I'll be qualified to level 1 and 2. I can't wait, but I must say you highlight how much there is to learn!
Wonderful news. Stay safe Mr Williams and enjoy 🇬🇧
Well wishes from a land lover.
Have a safe Journey mate. Loved seeing your last Journey to Hawaii and im sure this will be just as great. Are you going to Dance to Paul simon on deck again with the bucket on your head. Greetings from the Brit in San Clemente Ca. Cheers all the best x
Fair winds and following seas mate. I’m looking forward to an introduction to more classic jazz.
Video of 2021 voyage here: ua-cam.com/video/Oz8wpl9YG1o/v-deo.html
Noon position reports here, click on day for log entry: www.olmsteadwilliams.com/christians-journey/
I love this channel! So excited to watch Christian sail again! INSPIRATIONAL! "The great philosopher." Mentor!
That’s how life shall be lived!! Safe travels, Christian!!
Anyone heard from him since he left port?
Love your videos! Been watching for a couple years. Looking forward to the next one
Excellent news. This will sustain us through a Southern Hemisphere and NZ winter
Be safe Christian. And maybe spare a moment to acknowledge that it really isn't *entirely* in your hands. I'll say a prayer for your safe voyage.
When I saw your video installing the Cape Horn wind vane I immediacy thought Hawaii was on your mind again.
Do you have a tracker we could follow?
You are not alone. Fair winds.
Happy to see you back on the high seas. Glad you're back at it. Enjoy
you're an inspiration, good luck!
Watching from my first full day on the Big Island. I flew, but dreaming of one day sailing my '81 Hunter 33 over here from SF! Safe travels Christian!
God Speed Christian.
06:23 It appears that the line for your wind vane is damaged behind the block in the lazarette.
Edit: 10:35 You say you have studied the system so I am probably mistaken.
May you have many red sky nights for your sailing delight! Thank you for taking us on your journey via UA-cam. Godspeed Christian!
SO thankful you are doing this adventure again.
Great to see this latest voyage! Your videos give the viewer the impression that you have your own film crew. It must take a huge amount of forethought before everything you do on board.
Why do you suppose the jack line isn’t a more permanent taught cable rather than a semi-stretchy flat webbing?
Lines or wire rolls underfoot, and most feel a flap tape is better.
So great you're going again! I'll be following from home .
All the best from Chicago! What’s the first jazz album you’ll play on your journey? Looking forward to your videos! Cheers
Have a safe and enjoyable trip! Your wooden steering vane rudder looks beautiful!
Hoorah! (We are going along I hope.) IMHO, you should go back and fourth, like a pendulum, all the time, since I can't!
I've recently re-read your lovely "Alone Together". Your UA-cam posts make me smile! Good sailing, enjoy your adventure.
Very awesome, sir. I’m sure this time around will be as interesting as the last. Fair winds.
excellent well thought out and executed ideas. skills!
The Old Man and the Sea
We do not dream alone.
Terrific! You've done an enormous amount of prep as always and more this time. We all have much to learn from you. Safe sails and looking forward to the updates. Take care Sir!
great vid as always - be safe out there sir.
Fantastic. Can’t wait to see the journey
May your travels to and from be met with safe passage as well fill any voids that need filling take care Capt. Looking forward to the next episode and thank you for sharing…
Top class stuff, as usual, Christian! Good luck and will be watching your crossing and return videos with bated breath. Fair winds, sir.
Have a good one,curious to see what you have on your bookshelf this time around. Fair winds and following seas
looking over your shoulder there at the end and that one squeeky lamp....didja bring enough blue tape to "quiet" her down?
I'm so excited to learn you're going on another voyage! And like Ms. McKenna says below in her comments, I am also selfishly excited to believe another great book describing your voyage hopefully will be coming after your return. Of course, of equal pleasure will be watching your videos. Fair winds and following seas!
Love these videos. I'm preparing my lil sailboat for my first "long" journey, and I kinda like the preparation phase. Will soon enough find out if it was enough.
I haven’t been this excited in a while! Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us! Your last two trips are like a favorite song- I can listen (watch) over and over and it never gets tiresome!
Fair winds Skipper. When all is about you…….
Fair Winds Christian.
May Monk, Miles, Bird, Trane, & Sweets keep you company!
From your sistership 'VALHALLA'
1990 E38-200
Commencement Bay, WA
Awesome. Fair winds.
excellent post ,,safe trip Christian ,looking forward to videos of your trip and especially your commentary, cheers from Ireland
Wow...Keith Richards has nothing on you. You are definitely a rockstar yachtsman. Best of luck and looking forward to your next video's.
Seems like you are an aviator also. You mentioned Fuel Quantity issues(inaccurate readings) in aircraft. Never trust it! You use a wooden dip stick on your boat to get more accurate fuel quantity readings lol. Were you in the military. I was. Military aircraft Fuel quantity sensors are large capacitors. They read the capacitance of the fuel remaining(actually in contact with the JP 4 or 5 fuel within the fuel bladders. Yeah it doesn't blow up! I changed quite a few Fuel Quantity sensors in F-14 and 7 other types of US military Aircraft in the 1980s and 90s:) Maybe fuel quantity systems on U.S. military Aircraft war machines were the weakest systems(least robust) onboard us military aircraft. I was at Point mugu California NAS where we ramped up(pre deploy testing and perfecting of) the Tomahawk missile guidance systems(smart bombs they called them after they went fleet wide) and Whidbey Island NAS where i was later. Those places are etched in my brain from my military duty. Well I'm still vicariously living in your footsteps or wake i guess(watching youtube videos now). Been making cars and trucks in Detroit for 30(almost) years after my military career. Maybe I'll buy a sail boat and join you some day soon God willing! Lol.
Well, there you have it. Sold the 32 foot power boat. Bought a 34 foot sailboat. Goodbye British Columbia. Hello Hawaii. "I'm not concerned what it costs or how long it takes."
"Well Mister Frodo, there is nothing for it then. Perhaps we should try to get down this hill."
Insert trepidation here.
I’m a 50 year old , just retired Canadian, can I come sail with you ? I know that sounds odd.. trust me , I’m an experienced mariner ( motor yachts ) and a very normal person..
65.69 gallons costing 331 dollars is closer to an extremely reasonable 5 dollars a gallon. I know the prices have rocketed recently in California due to covid or should I say an incompetent helmsman at the wheel , but nonetheless, come to Europe and your eyes would pop. 1 US gallon is about 17% than an Imperial gallon but about 3.8 times greater than a litre. 65.69 US gallons that's roughly 249 litres or 55 and a half imperial gallons.In any event, until recently I always perceived fuel prices in America as sublime by comparison to Europe. On the other hand you could just use a culling oar as one intrepid lad demonstrates on utube on a 31 ft yacht - just joking!
Greatest closing line - ever -
I'm so excited to see you going again! Fair winds.
Everything is in the hands of ? Ur so right ME. 😂 I love a real person. Damn wish i could go with u just to play backgammon & learn a fraction of ur sailing experience. If u don't know how to play, i'd teach u, but i have a feeling u know it.👍
Hi Chris , is that a chafe mark on the red line at 10:37 , Good luck with the voyage buddy Love the vids .
Rob
NSW
Australia
I’m trying to find good sailing videos, stuff that’s either extreme or relaxing,
But now typing in just “sailing” results in people putting screen shots of naked wemon , what the heck is going on ?
Thank you for making “sailing videos “
Mr Williams, your videos are always enjoyable and educational. Thank you for taking us along on your journeys! MP in Venice Beach.
Love watching your videos and waint for the next. Follower from Brazil. Fair winds
Everything looks goood. We now its not so Sir. You even in this film, say that you now the AGE of your rope. Butt the age of your boat-light? What happend to that checklist ,i wonder Sir? Is it age? Be well and take care : )
Great video ,many thanks for sharing
Greetings from the tropical paradise island 🏝of Kauai. Good luck captain .sailing. ⛵
I can't wait to see the video. Have a great crossing!
Sailing is THE LIFE. You can get away from the world, which is a very good thing.
It would have been great to follow you all the way. Oh well, you made it without anyone looking. Hoping for a few videos on your trip back. Take care man and best wishes.
I've so enjoyed your videos... Don't feel you need to shorten any of them (waiting for the extended cuts)! Should I show this, yes! Now isn't that better? You're books will have to do until you get back. Bon voyage!
Spot on, the most useless instrument on an aircraft is the fuel gauge. The only measurement that counts is a manual stick reading. Same for an ocean going vessel.
I will be following closely (not literally) Sir, fair winds and following seas and no USCG boarding this time,
Bon Voyage
You reminds me of Captain Sully, The Ocean version
I hope you sail safe, but i have a question.. If you go overboard while strap to the bands up forward, won't you get dragged through the water?
how do you get back on board?
All the very best Christian. Enjoy your trip, keep safe and I look forward to your tales of adventure on your return.
Fair winds and a safe journey to you. Would be great if you had an Instagram account to provide some updates along the way.
I pray The Lord will bless your hands & protect you, in Jesus Name