Hey Brother...Mark here I want to thank you for helping me through a rough time tonight. I love the long videos ..I was able to sail with you and forget the shaky ground I was on . Thank you. I mean it.
I’ve sailed close to 50k miles, crossed oceans and been shipwrecked, and I found nothing in this video I disagree with. Can’t say that about 9 out of 10 sailing UA-camrs . Liked and subscribed.
I can relate to carelessness. I took all my reefing line at once, lowering my main from none to 3 reefs, and then pulled on the reefing lines, one huge pull at once. Suddenly I was across the cockpit, on my arse, luckily without hurting my back or breaking bones. So easy to do! Everything must be done without hurry, and deliberately. Slow and easy...
Dave from Hawaii here, following along with your fun journey after meeting you here. I think this is my favorite video of yours - thanks for sharing your experience.
The Cruisers' Handbook of Fishing is THE fishing for cruisers AND for those of us who don't cruise but fish in the tropics. I'm in the UK but have used techniques from it in Florida and Australia. Great video round up of your epic cruise. Well done and thank you.
Appreciate your honesty, all good advice. One possible addition to the content might be sail handling/set up. An old single handler taught me to always,, whatever point of sailing the boat is on, have a preventer on the boom when offshore alone. I have a relatively small mainsail (70s IOR boat) and find I can reef that on a run if I centre the boom first to take the power out of it (simple slab reefing, standard battens). A small jib pulled in tight amidships and a prevented main also works well running downwind, the jib acts to keep the boat on course.
Love watching/ hearing from a sailor who sails 'close to the wind'. Moreover, I always get the feeling you're a past sailing soul sailing in the presence. Love your work.
James, I just want to say how much I’ve enjoyed your content. I’ve never been interested in sailing and I stumbled upon your ocean crossing video about 2 months ago. It woke something up inside me I never knew I was missing. I’ve been obsessed with anything sailing lately and I have you to thank for that. Maybe one day I’ll be able to do what you do.
Me too! I am buying a sailboat in two years and selling everything I own and heading out to the seas to go wherever the wind blows my sails and I am never coming back
Go sign up for young cruisers association (age doesn’t matter) and you will be even more excited. It’s a community of 10’s of thousands of sailors who when your sails cross in marinas or even during crossings, you lend a helping hand if it’s ever needed, and offer a cold drink, coffee or fish etc. It’s a community who has created their own on the water world society. People who live their life on the sea
Just wanna say that you are the real Top G for learning old school navigation. Technology is too unreliable to rely on it for something your life depends on.
Love your channel. Excellent tips, I took notes. Tip: In the military we hv checklists and binders for EVERYTHING. Before an aircraft is launched and after it lands...check check check. A binder with checklists for everything including redundancy checklists. Stowed in waterproof bag. Fair Winds
So happy to hear about your use of paper charts and non-electric abilities to navigate, IE sextant. I spent quite a bit of time on the ocean in the Navy. One of the favorite parts of my job was the use of charts. I was also fascinated when I would see others using the sextant. I don't even think they teach that anymore in the navy and the charts are electronic. Thanks so much for your efforts to put out these videos.
A nice video that of course fits well to watch after the long video where you sail to Hawaii. I think that apart from the safety perspective, as you also point out, it is important to listen to the sounds from the elements and the boat. This is definitely an important part of the whole experience and clearly underestimated. It's a bit like going for a walk in the woods with your earplugs on and listening to Spotify. The natural sounds are gone and with it a big and important part of the whole experience. Sailing is fantastic. I only have experience from the Norwegian skerries and think that crossing a large sea and especially alone must be a really great experience. Keep up the god work :)
I found his channel 2.5 years ago and had always planned on sailing and saved money for years and years while in the army. 2 years later I own a boat and have sailed all over the Pacific Northwest and eventually will take off to Hawaii and beyond
Great advice. One thing we learned the hard way was to make sure the anchor is SECURE. It slipped down in big seas and my husband had to go out the v-berth hatch to pull it back up. What a nightmare!
I certainly can relate to the one cable and charger for your navigation device. I have been in the same position when a blue one come over the top and landed salt water directly on the cable and charger where it was plugged in. fortunately I was in semi familiar waters but not the harbor I was entering. It was an interesting night. Cant wait to see you visit New Zealand, fair winds.
Funny how many things we have in common as solo sailors James. For example, I see many sailors playing music while sailing, even coastal sailing, or using headphones. I will never do that. Firstly I'm out there to be in contact with the nature. And I wanna hear it and feel it! Secondly, I want to be able to hear every little sound that my boat makes. The sails, the water, the wind, lines, halyards, sheets, the engine. I also say that the boat speaks to me and I want to be able to listen when it needs me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks so much. Really useful information. I have far less experience, only one solo passage from the South coast UK up to the North Atlantic and Norway and back. On a24ft Trident. I’ve now bought a Nicholson 31 and am planning to cross the Atlantic and on into the Pacific. I hope to have one other person on board from UK to the Azores and then on my own from there. Your travels and especially this video ( that I’ve just found) are little pieces of gold!!! Thanks. Guy.
Your solo passage on a Nicholson 31 across the Atlantic will be a cakewalk compared to sailing across the North Sea to Norway on a 24ft boat 💪🏻 You got this no problem 👍🏻
Really enjoy watching the channel, when it comes to advice from a budget minded single handed sailor your channel is the one with the best advice from someone with years of experience at sea. Looking forward to more! There are other channels out there with higher production values and very expensive boats but yours is the one for 'real sailors'.
I learned a lot from your video's about sailing! I've operated medium sized open motor boat but never a sailboat and I really want to try sailing once! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! I love these videos that just get to the point. I am preparing for my next phase of life with sailing abroad and love your videos. I couldn't have done that trip you did after what happened to you personally but that solo trip probably set you free in a lot of ways.
Without a doubt ALL facts about getting injured... I developed sailors (tennis) elbow on my strong arm with 18 days left (ended up being 22 days) and you need each limb! The burning pain on my elbow from just lifting my coffee cup was unbearable, let alone pulling up the Anchor, Halyard, or working the Jib and Genoa lines. To this day, it still acts up and once in a while turning a door knob reminds me of that journey.
I haven't seen all of your videos, but I haven't seen one that wasn't very informative , inspiring, or entertaining. I forget what I initially typed in the search bar. You popped up with some others but when I saw the size of your boat (I'm at the earliest stages of learning what all this about and adequate) , you looking like a pirate, and doing it solo; I thought this guy has to know his shit or he wouldn't have all these videos and still be alive. Thank you for having the courage to chase your dreams and not being a douche bag. I love music, all types of music but I found it extremely interesting and couldn't agree more with your radio policy. I try to spend as much time in nature as possible. One of my favorite parts (especially after a stressful day or week) is when you finally get centered in the moment of being and not thinking. For me, that's the part where all I hear is birds chirping, the wind blowing and whisping through the grass, trees, or carrying in the waves. It truly fascinates me how loud and interactive this wonderful planet is but also how much me tune out and drown out in a busy american city or with are minds. I sincerely have a 2yr plan for buying my first vessel and can not wait to hear all the things mother nature and my first lady have to tell me. Thank for the inspiration, knowledge, and your outlook on life. I really appreciate your perspective and genuine-ness (if that is a word). Take care and safe sailing.
Awesome video. I love that boat and I'm thinking of getting one. The Alberg seems very nice. Never been sailing and so wanting this for my life. Gonna be on a budget and I know it's gonna take alot. But absolutely seems so worth it.
Nice follow-up video to the passage. I keep a running list of things to have on the boat for long passages...just added a dozen gadget charging cables and a helmet. Thanks. I only follow solo sailors these days...can't take the fake "whoooo hoooo!!! / "we almost sank our boat!!!!!!" drama of the other channels. -cheers.
James, I never comment on any video. But, this one was just so good, so informative. Kudos bro. I actually viewed the whole thing twice. Taking notes for the future. Fair winds buddy. LD
Thank You for this excellent content. I thought I was just going to listen to a bit here and there but was really taken in by the details and your story telling. Watched everything to the end and subscribed. Hope to make a mainland to Hawaii passage someday so all this info was so very practical. Thanks again & stay safe 👍
Thanks for this video-very interesting to hear your points. What you said about "entertainment" is true for me also when travelling on land, no matter if it's by car or by bike. Will never understand people who block their sense of hearing while driving, riding or hiking.
Thanks, useful info. I would like to see a video about what its like to reef solo and also other regular functions, like dealing with running backstays and heaving to
I'm slipped in Wilmington. This was excellent, and very useful for us coastal cruisers who dream of going offshore. I've followed your So Cal videos, but until today had no idea your pre-crossing résumé went beyond trips to Cat Harbor and the Channel Islands. You, Sam Holmes, and Christian Williams show us we can, too.
Thanks for mentioning the “heave to” offshore to come in safely the following day. I’ve watched many UA-cam sailors who head in when it’s pitch dark and dangerous conditions. I’m always yelling at the screen saying, “why are you doing this?”
Great info James. Thank God it was a cable, and not the ipad or tablet. Can't have enough rachet straps. Rachet straps are the complement of duct/Gorilla tapes for the title of fixall of the universe. Also top shelf are Saddle wire cable clamps I would add.
Using cut up shiners for bait (the bait to get shiners is cut up chicken gizzard's on a tiny hook& rod) is good for deep sea fishing/trolling off the back w/ a hook or big spoon hook &sinkers, the triangle kind are good. a Rod holder & a net & a gaffs your friends when alone.If you get a shark just cut the line. Always wear gloves to get the hook out & hold them. If your keeping them & hit them in the head (cause you dont have a cooler)w/ something big & heavy.
Excellent Video James! Its amazing how many things you think of, your plans are incredible and watching your videos gives me so many ideas for my future passage
I am just back from my first long solo offshore passage on a similar aged boat and your video is spot on. Some of our personal preferences are different but your approach to seamanship is very similar to mine. Inspiring stuff, thank you. What first aid kit do you carry? Aspirin saved my life!!
In regards to fishing I will always opt for a pole and a good quality pole holder. Well worth the investment. Frankly I'd try and keep a line in the water as much as possible. You can be selective. And a lost lure really doesn't effect a fish. They typically just rust away or fall out. No detriment to the fish.
Recommend using and ending, "To sum it up, 1. update all software and have redundant power source cables, 2...." this allows viewers to confirm what we have learned. Thanks.
Very inspiring James, I think you have elevated the Alberg brand. No longer in production I think. Were made in Whitby, Ontario. A bit east of Toronto.
One of many ideas would be that via a wrist or ankle worn radio transmitter for the liferaft to deploy as soon as the yachtsman fell overboard, so his swim may be only yards. I don't know, I'm clutching at straws here, but trying to put myself in the place of a recently overboard person and what they may want to have happen! I suppose in the end we must force ourselves to wear a safety-line, but my idea may also help with a lone watchman going over during a 'graveyard' shift. Imagine coming up on deck due to an uncontrolled feel in the boat only to find that little Denzil or whoever had apparently gone over an unknown amount of time ago? At least if the liferaft had deployed the rumpus should have woken the slumberers, and they should be able to put into practice their man overboard drill. I feel these issues are not paid sufficient attention purely because the huge cost of setting up a manufacturing process to make such a device, whereas the electronics already exist to alert people to pets, children etc wandering off, and it shouldn't take a genius to create a way for the liferaft to deploy at the same time as the man overboard alert.
1. Food wise, need minimum of 50-70 grams of protein (CELLULAR replacement and regeneration) daily 2. And energy wise, 2000 calories daily (from: carbohydrates, fat, protein) 3. Plus: vitamins and minerals
Hey Brother...Mark here
I want to thank you for helping me through a rough time tonight. I love the long videos ..I was able to sail with you and forget the shaky ground I was on . Thank you. I mean it.
I’ve sailed close to 50k miles, crossed oceans and been shipwrecked, and I found nothing in this video I disagree with. Can’t say that about 9 out of 10 sailing UA-camrs . Liked and subscribed.
As a new sailor who wants to make crossings, I must say that video is worth it's weight in gold. Thank you so much
glad it helped 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Look at your confidence now compared to when you left. Two thumbs up man, great to see!
I can relate to carelessness. I took all my reefing line at once, lowering my main from none to 3 reefs, and then pulled on the reefing lines, one huge pull at once. Suddenly I was across the cockpit, on my arse, luckily without hurting my back or breaking bones. So easy to do!
Everything must be done without hurry, and deliberately. Slow and easy...
Dave from Hawaii here, following along with your fun journey after meeting you here. I think this is my favorite video of yours - thanks for sharing your experience.
The Cruisers' Handbook of Fishing is THE fishing for cruisers AND for those of us who don't cruise but fish in the tropics. I'm in the UK but have used techniques from it in Florida and Australia. Great video round up of your epic cruise. Well done and thank you.
Appreciate your honesty, all good advice. One possible addition to the content might be sail handling/set up. An old single handler taught me to always,, whatever point of sailing the boat is on, have a preventer on the boom when offshore alone. I have a relatively small mainsail (70s IOR boat) and find I can reef that on a run if I centre the boom first to take the power out of it (simple slab reefing, standard battens). A small jib pulled in tight amidships and a prevented main also works well running downwind, the jib acts to keep the boat on course.
Love watching/ hearing from a sailor who sails 'close to the wind'. Moreover, I always get the feeling you're a past sailing soul sailing in the presence. Love your work.
James, I just want to say how much I’ve enjoyed your content. I’ve never been interested in sailing and I stumbled upon your ocean crossing video about 2 months ago. It woke something up inside me I never knew I was missing. I’ve been obsessed with anything sailing lately and I have you to thank for that. Maybe one day I’ll be able to do what you do.
Thank you for this comment! its wonderful to hear 🙏🏻
Brilliant. No nonsense. Keep adding to this please ! Thank you.
Me too! I am buying a sailboat in two years and selling everything I own and heading out to the seas to go wherever the wind blows my sails and I am never coming back
Go sign up for young cruisers association (age doesn’t matter) and you will be even more excited. It’s a community of 10’s of thousands of sailors who when your sails cross in marinas or even during crossings, you lend a helping hand if it’s ever needed, and offer a cold drink, coffee or fish etc. It’s a community who has created their own on the water world society. People who live their life on the sea
Wonderful info James. Thank you for putting this together.
I remember the first solo passage. I found it so ridiculous that no one would help you knowing you had no steering. I will never forget that.
Just wanna say that you are the real Top G for learning old school navigation. Technology is too unreliable to rely on it for something your life depends on.
Love your channel. Excellent tips, I took notes.
Tip:
In the military we hv checklists and binders for EVERYTHING. Before an aircraft is launched and after it lands...check check check. A binder with checklists for everything including redundancy checklists. Stowed in waterproof bag.
Fair Winds
Very interesting…Some of these practices you can also apply to life on land too. Having back up plans, awareness and so on…Much enjoyed watching 😎👍
So happy to hear about your use of paper charts and non-electric abilities to navigate, IE sextant. I spent quite a bit of time on the ocean in the Navy. One of the favorite parts of my job was the use of charts. I was also fascinated when I would see others using the sextant. I don't even think they teach that anymore in the navy and the charts are electronic. Thanks so much for your efforts to put out these videos.
A nice video that of course fits well to watch after the long video where you sail to Hawaii. I think that apart from the safety perspective, as you also point out, it is important to listen to the sounds from the elements and the boat. This is definitely an important part of the whole experience and clearly underestimated. It's a bit like going for a walk in the woods with your earplugs on and listening to Spotify. The natural sounds are gone and with it a big and important part of the whole experience. Sailing is fantastic. I only have experience from the Norwegian skerries and think that crossing a large sea and especially alone must be a really great experience. Keep up the god work :)
I’m not a sailor or even a boater, but I am fascinated by your channel and am loving your videos.
Thanks. 👍🌞
Yet... your not a sailor or a boater, yet.
I found his channel 2.5 years ago and had always planned on sailing and saved money for years and years while in the army. 2 years later I own a boat and have sailed all over the Pacific Northwest and eventually will take off to Hawaii and beyond
Same here ! I watched your video sailing to Hawaii - I prayed for you! Even right now - let there always be peace when you sail
Another really good episode you’re giving tips and warnings to sailors. Thank you for this, I’ll keep this one in my head
Great advice. One thing we learned the hard way was to make sure the anchor is SECURE. It slipped down in big seas and my husband had to go out the v-berth hatch to pull it back up. What a nightmare!
I certainly can relate to the one cable and charger for your navigation device. I have been in the same position when a blue one come over the top and landed salt water directly on the cable and charger where it was plugged in. fortunately I was in semi familiar waters but not the harbor I was entering. It was an interesting night. Cant wait to see you visit New Zealand, fair winds.
Funny how many things we have in common as solo sailors James. For example, I see many sailors playing music while sailing, even coastal sailing, or using headphones. I will never do that. Firstly I'm out there to be in contact with the nature. And I wanna hear it and feel it! Secondly, I want to be able to hear every little sound that my boat makes. The sails, the water, the wind, lines, halyards, sheets, the engine. I also say that the boat speaks to me and I want to be able to listen when it needs me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you for sharing. I am a beginner in sailing. In my opinion one of the best channels I know. Keep going!
Thanks so much. Really useful information. I have far less experience, only one solo passage from the South coast UK up to the North Atlantic and Norway and back. On a24ft Trident. I’ve now bought a Nicholson 31 and am planning to cross the Atlantic and on into the Pacific. I hope to have one other person on board from UK to the Azores and then on my own from there. Your travels and especially this video ( that I’ve just found) are little pieces of gold!!! Thanks. Guy.
Your solo passage on a Nicholson 31 across the Atlantic will be a cakewalk compared to sailing across the North Sea to Norway on a 24ft boat 💪🏻 You got this no problem 👍🏻
One of the best sailing videos that I've seen in a long time.
Absolutely brilliant James really worth listening too I enjoyed that well worth it,take care out there.🎉
Really enjoy watching the channel, when it comes to advice from a budget minded single handed sailor your channel is the one with the best advice from someone with years of experience at sea. Looking forward to more!
There are other channels out there with higher production values and very expensive boats but yours is the one for 'real sailors'.
I learned a lot from your video's about sailing! I've operated medium sized open motor boat but never a sailboat and I really want to try sailing once! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! I love these videos that just get to the point. I am preparing for my next phase of life with sailing abroad and love your videos. I couldn't have done that trip you did after what happened to you personally but that solo trip probably set you free in a lot of ways.
This is very informative for sailing solo and educating the modern sailor. Thanks brother James
Without a doubt ALL facts about getting injured... I developed sailors (tennis) elbow on my strong arm with 18 days left (ended up being 22 days) and you need each limb! The burning pain on my elbow from just lifting my coffee cup was unbearable, let alone pulling up the Anchor, Halyard, or working the Jib and Genoa lines. To this day, it still acts up and once in a while turning a door knob reminds me of that journey.
I haven't seen all of your videos, but I haven't seen one that wasn't very informative , inspiring, or entertaining. I forget what I initially typed in the search bar. You popped up with some others but when I saw the size of your boat (I'm at the earliest stages of learning what all this about and adequate) , you looking like a pirate, and doing it solo; I thought this guy has to know his shit or he wouldn't have all these videos and still be alive. Thank you for having the courage to chase your dreams and not being a douche bag. I love music, all types of music but I found it extremely interesting and couldn't agree more with your radio policy. I try to spend as much time in nature as possible. One of my favorite parts (especially after a stressful day or week) is when you finally get centered in the moment of being and not thinking. For me, that's the part where all I hear is birds chirping, the wind blowing and whisping through the grass, trees, or carrying in the waves. It truly fascinates me how loud and interactive this wonderful planet is but also how much me tune out and drown out in a busy american city or with are minds. I sincerely have a 2yr plan for buying my first vessel and can not wait to hear all the things mother nature and my first lady have to tell me. Thank for the inspiration, knowledge, and your outlook on life. I really appreciate your perspective and genuine-ness (if that is a word). Take care and safe sailing.
Absolutely top notch. Thank you James.
Will be watching this several times. Hoping to set sail sometime this year! Not single handed, but short handed. Good advice.
Awesome video. I love that boat and I'm thinking of getting one. The Alberg seems very nice. Never been sailing and so wanting this for my life. Gonna be on a budget and I know it's gonna take alot. But absolutely seems so worth it.
Nice follow-up video to the passage. I keep a running list of things to have on the boat for long passages...just added a dozen gadget charging cables and a helmet. Thanks.
I only follow solo sailors these days...can't take the fake "whoooo hoooo!!! / "we almost sank our boat!!!!!!" drama of the other channels. -cheers.
I find the worse it is filmed and edited the more i enjoy the vid. After a while the slick ones with the click bait titles really annoy me.
Captivating Captain!! Fair winds ☮️❤️
Fantastic trip, love watching your journeys
James, I never comment on any video. But, this one was just so good, so informative. Kudos bro.
I actually viewed the whole thing twice.
Taking notes for the future.
Fair winds buddy.
LD
Thank You for this excellent content. I thought I was just going to listen to a bit here and there but was really taken in by the details and your story telling. Watched everything to the end and subscribed.
Hope to make a mainland to Hawaii passage someday so all this info was so very practical.
Thanks again & stay safe 👍
I'm a land lubber and really enjoyed your vid! Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Thanks for this video-very interesting to hear your points. What you said about "entertainment" is true for me also when travelling on land, no matter if it's by car or by bike. Will never understand people who block their sense of hearing while driving, riding or hiking.
It's very good to see your adventure so please have more of them stay safe
brother, excellent episode. Nice job explaining it all. Right on! \m/
Thanks, useful info. I would like to see a video about what its like to reef solo and also other regular functions, like dealing with running backstays and heaving to
I'm slipped in Wilmington. This was excellent, and very useful for us coastal cruisers who dream of going offshore. I've followed your So Cal videos, but until today had no idea your pre-crossing résumé went beyond trips to Cat Harbor and the Channel Islands. You, Sam Holmes, and Christian Williams show us we can, too.
Enjoyed that chat. A lot of useful observations there and well worth listening to.
Thanks for mentioning the “heave to” offshore to come in safely the following day. I’ve watched many UA-cam sailors who head in when it’s pitch dark and dangerous conditions. I’m always yelling at the screen saying, “why are you doing this?”
Poor seamanship
Great info James. Thank God it was a cable, and not the ipad or tablet. Can't have enough rachet straps. Rachet straps are the complement of duct/Gorilla tapes for the title of fixall of the universe. Also top shelf are Saddle wire cable clamps I would add.
Nice video! I'm currently prepping now, so very timely!
Another great video of yours, thank you for shearing your adventure with us. Stay safe man, stay safe :)
Using cut up shiners for bait (the bait to get shiners is cut up chicken gizzard's on a tiny hook& rod) is good for deep sea fishing/trolling off the back w/ a hook or big spoon hook &sinkers, the triangle kind are good. a Rod holder & a net & a gaffs your friends when alone.If you get a shark just cut the line. Always wear gloves to get the hook out & hold them. If your keeping them & hit them in the head (cause you dont have a cooler)w/ something big & heavy.
Powerful and precise.
Good on ya bro
Well done. Some very helpful, pragmatic information based on real experience.
Thanks for sharing.
AL
Vancouver.
Awesome James thanks for the great information, Steve, NZ.
I wish I could like this video twice. Thanks James 👍
Great vid with lots of info. Can't wait for more
👍🏻
I may have never thought about it, but the skateboard helmet is a really good idea 👍
Easily my favorite sailing channel
Excellent Video James! Its amazing how many things you think of, your plans are incredible and watching your videos gives me so many ideas for my future passage
Such great information. Thank you James.
Happy to help 👍🏻
Thank you for this crucial info. I learned a ton. Thanks Captain
Thank you for the knowledge and insight, very informative
Thank you for all thèse informations.
Have a good Luck.
Legend! Great Intel 👊🏾
Youre an inspiration bro, im saving for my first Alberg 30 :)
You really know you're stuff James..be safe
Fantastic. Thanks. When u remember the next 12 things pls make another vid of them.
Awsome Information!
As an experienced sailor myself, I agree with everything you said.
Liked and subscribed. Very straightforward.
Great stuff James more of these :)
Very pleasant and informative. Thx
I am just back from my first long solo offshore passage on a similar aged boat and your video is spot on. Some of our personal preferences are different but your approach to seamanship is very similar to mine. Inspiring stuff, thank you. What first aid kit do you carry? Aspirin saved my life!!
My former in-laws were surgeons and set me up with an insane first aid kit in a pelican case. Fully stocked.
Massively helpful nice one mate cheers👍
was in the navy for 8 ,3 in pearl. this very much makes me miss the smell of the sea .
Nice chat bro!!! TY and fair winds from New Zealand!!!
So many interesting details. thanks.
Yep. . .enjoyed it!
Great video. Much appreciate the “what I learned”, you don’t find that on other channels.
In regards to fishing I will always opt for a pole and a good quality pole holder. Well worth the investment. Frankly I'd try and keep a line in the water as much as possible. You can be selective. And a lost lure really doesn't effect a fish. They typically just rust away or fall out. No detriment to the fish.
Looking forward to see you sailing again
Great tips thanks mate. Totally agree with you about music on the boat.
I have learned a lot from this video, thanks for sharing. As I am about to set sail solo myself, any tip is welcome. Cheers, Richard
One trick I learned was to drag a line a couple hundred feet long as well as a jack line and harness.
Recommend using and ending, "To sum it up, 1. update all software and have redundant power source cables, 2...." this allows viewers to confirm what we have learned. Thanks.
Very inspiring James, I think you have elevated the Alberg brand. No longer in production I think. Were made in Whitby, Ontario. A bit east of Toronto.
One of many ideas would be that via a wrist or ankle worn radio transmitter for the liferaft to deploy as soon as the yachtsman fell overboard, so his swim may be only yards. I don't know, I'm clutching at straws here, but trying to put myself in the place of a recently overboard person and what they may want to have happen! I suppose in the end we must force ourselves to wear a safety-line, but my idea may also help with a lone watchman going over during a 'graveyard' shift. Imagine coming up on deck due to an uncontrolled feel in the boat only to find that little Denzil or whoever had apparently gone over an unknown amount of time ago? At least if the liferaft had deployed the rumpus should have woken the slumberers, and they should be able to put into practice their man overboard drill. I feel these issues are not paid sufficient attention purely because the huge cost of setting up a manufacturing process to make such a device, whereas the electronics already exist to alert people to pets, children etc wandering off, and it shouldn't take a genius to create a way for the liferaft to deploy at the same time as the man overboard alert.
Best instructional video I have ever seen
I’d definitely wear a life jacket / pfd regardless of your chance of rescue out at sea. Be safe.
1. Food wise, need minimum of 50-70 grams of protein (CELLULAR replacement and regeneration) daily
2. And energy wise, 2000 calories daily (from: carbohydrates, fat, protein)
3. Plus: vitamins and minerals
Thanks James. Much appreciated!
Great info and good work. Well done.
Cheers from NZ
great video and great infos!
Just subbed. Awesome information man.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much, I learned a lot from your video
Great video james... really important tips..
Just found you now I can't stop 👀 you are truly amazing thank you 🙏