Hawaii 2021: Inside Singlehanded Sailing with Christian Williams
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2021
- Full documentary, suggest streaming on TV screen. Third voyage of Thelonious, Los Angeles to Hawaii and return, 2021. Nineteen days outbound, 26 return in a season of storm trades For SUBTITLES click [CC]. After-Action Report and daily log: ericsonyachts.org/ie/threads/...
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I think any sleep-deprived solo sailor could easily identify with those philosophical ramblings mid-ocean. ;-) Godspeed as you proceed underway to 79.
Hi Patrick, and Good on ya.
This is a meeting of two of the very best channels in the sailing world. You guys are very reliable in telling a extraordinary story in a totally natural way. Without the unnecessary “constructed action” as others, only the naked truth of your own personal experience.
Laine & Williams, everything else is just fluff!
Christian Williams good on ya both.
I’m sick of waiting out Covid…
I’m going to the Carribean to sail my boat..
@@edwardfinn4141 Sorry to hear that. What kind of boat are you sailing?
Christian is a real sailor, not a pseudo youtube celebrity pretending to sail. I love this guy. He is the real deal.
Hopefully he will never cave to the pressure to sail around in a bikini lol
He also does with just enough sytle to make it look ever so easy..
@@Invertatude It's the probably the other way round: when filming he ádds clothes :)
i asked myself why he shaved even though he doesn't have to look good for anyone
@@TsarOfRuss routine
Man, I have a lot of respect and admiration for this man. To make these long voyages at 78 years old by himself is unbelievable. It takes a lot of experience and knowledge obviously, but I think most importantly, a huge pair of balls. Dude is a straight up badass!
Yes when youre young under 50 you can wing it. But after about 60 you need all the skill and determination you can remember.
As a mere 67 year-old I am impressed at your 11 year advantage in knowledge, experience and all the rest. When the topic of age arises I always think of my paternal Grandmother who was born in 1897. In 1997 we had a party to celebrate her century, and during the evening I asked her how it felt to be 100 years old. Her answer will stay with me for the rest of my life. She said,
"It's just like being 20 - but your knees don't work the same!"
She left us about a year later. 🙂
G+d bless her heart ❤️.
Sorry for your loss ,but sound like she knows the answer to life very beautiful soul I’m sure she is proud of you. All my blessings to you and yours.
need money as well
Love that comment. For me, at 66, it’s the same as 20 but with a sore back. Keep plugging away!
Well, this was one of the more unusual but very entertaining solo sailing videos that I seen. But the one thing that really hit home, Christian, was your little speech about consciousness and it not being any different at 17 or 78. You see I’m 70 and there are many times that I feel no where near that age. The only thing that brings me back to “reality” is when I see myself in a mirror. You put it into words perfectly, that feeling of self that, at least to me and you, is somewhat ageless.
Thank you Christian for sail and Bob for this comment. This really hits home with me even at the ripe old age of 39. I still feel like I'm 18 until i look in the mirror too. Christian "That's the secret, who'ever you are now, is who you'll be when you're my age. You are yourself, we all are, and the only job we have is to be it". I cannot like this more, thank you sir!
@@hopeitssnowing Just wait until you look in the mirror at age 65. Isn't there a song that say's "18 till I die"?
I've got the same mirror at 67. I remember still working past 65 when it suddenly hit me that I was actually old and worked alongside people 50 years younger than me. I did not feel it but they could see it.
Yep. 52 here. The little boy in me hasn’t changed.
63 here and...well I am a musician so it's kinda' expected of us, lol.
"You are who you are, and your only job is to be it." Inspiring words from a true bad ass.
in this age of the image, where people try to fit to an image they saw on the TV or online, this is indeed inspiring.
I am 69 (my favorite number) and I came to same conclusion.
I am now 40 and as an act of mid life crisis or just good old fashioned melancholy, i have decided to take some courses in sailing and get out there. I started watching your video and your quick refrain of contemplation about life and age and lustras is one of the most inspiring things. I showed it to my sister who has been aware of my recent interests and unironically told her that you are who I want to be when I grow up. Thank you, sincerely.
Welcome aboard: try this ua-cam.com/video/tw_A6xA6fH8/v-deo.html
👏👏👏🎉
How did you get on? Am in the exact position that you were in. Signing up for lessons and shopping around for a vessel.
This is what its all about folks... intelligence, adventure, fun, problem solving, music and more fun! I feel as though I could hang out this man for days and never tire of his company!
Christian wins the internet with his combination of Groucho Marx, Orson Welles, and Maurice Chevalier. He's the one true 21st century Joshua Slocum.
Hope not. Slicum vanished in mid Atlantic. But get your point.
Well Patrick Laine is pretty cool, old or young
Sir, your channel came on whilst I was chatting with a friend on messenger…..at first I thought what’s a silly old bugger doing single-handedly sailing a boat, but then I got in the groove, the music, the pot drums, the odes, philosophy, game night quizzes, the reflections and you know sir, I was thoroughly and utterly entertained and it was probably the most enjoyable hour and a bit I have had in a long time, single-handedly watching your adventures. Thank you so much from Aussie
After watching hundreds of hours of solo sailing, this can't be beat! Thank you for the time and energy spent taking us on the ride.
After many months of watching and curating YT sailing videos, I have found my biggest hero! I'm 57 and you, Mr. Williams, have just proven that I can ignore any clock ticking thoughts. Super video. Thanks for posting!
I really wish that there were more sailing channels like this. More sailing, less "travel vlog". Don't get me wrong, I definitely love so many of the sailing channels that are far more "travel vlog", but this kind of "real" is nice.
These long philosophical esoteric videos of yours give a smile a mile wide! Thank you
Despite being thoroughly marinated in UA-cam sailing content, this is my favorite sailing video ever, bar none. Thank you, Christian. I laughed, I marveled, I even got something in my eye. This was brilliant, funny, entertaining, beautiful, and deeply moving.
Never trust a man (or woman) who's whole persona is built around 'knowing everything"....
But this guy, this Christian Williams guy,
he doesn't claim to know everything.... he just shares his (by the time of this video) 78 years of experience.
And it appears, that he knows everything. LOL
He seems to be an amazing man.
Living his best life.
His words are poetic.
His charm is old school.
His life has been and still is, amazing.
And he chose to share this part of it with us.
Thankyou Christian, you're wonderful.
We have a saying in Sweden that goes "den som väntar på något gott väntar aldrig för länge". He who waits for something good never waits too long is the meaning of the text. This wait was worth it!
I have learned one good lesson. "The art of single-handed sailing is mastery of reducing the decisions one must make under pressure". Thanks for the master class.
The single best yachting video, I am eternally grateful for your generosity in presenting your Self, shooting all you could and then caring enough to piece it together.
You are an amazing man Christian. I’ve seen all of your crossings to Hawaii and have enjoyed them very much. I cannot believe you are 78. Wonderful. Keep going strong as you are.
Probably the most personal and honest sailing vid I ever seen. 🏆
This is just the way I love it. The rough parts, the lonesome parts, the going nuts parts, the sunny part with no wind and the fear of reaching your destination.
This is the best rabbit hole I've had the pleasure of tumbling down in a while. Bravo, Christian! Such a wonderful series.
This is brilliant! Hilarious! Christian is boss! I'm from UK. But this jazz loving, philosophical, hilarious, nautical wizard and expert film maker is surely a US National treasure! Get him a TV show of his own 👍😍
What an amazing gentleman. A real sailor, living life to its full. Inspiring to see such a trip single handed, brave and a certain confidence in achieving your goal. I’m 57 and have started sailing and i hope some day to experience an adventure like yours. You have inspired me. Respect and thank you..
As a 66 YO struggling with the issue of mortality and burning desire to do something “ big”, your video inspired me. Thank you.
Your inspiration led me to act on a dream. I’ve just purchased my Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle. Next year is for planning and learning. 2023 is a cross country ride via backroads and small towns. Call it my own version of Blue Highways ala William Least Heat-Moon. Thank you.
@@scottgibbs5903 we need an update of Blue Highways.
@@scottgibbs5903 enjoy riding and be careful !!!
That's awesome! Godspeed man.
You doing it Scott
The most entertaining (and educational) 90 minutes I have spent in a long time. Thank you for posting.
The transition from his mundane update to the segment of his arrival at Hawaii: the sheer majesty of the rolling ocean and the beauty of terra firma, set to Thomas Newman's music. I am moved to tears.
This is the kind of quality contents we need aired on TVs during these times!
As a 70 year old sailor, I am sincerely impressed and wholeheartedly congratulate you on your voyage. The video ain’t bad either.
My wife and I prepared a meal while watching your video, ate the meal, had a glass of wine, and watched the rest of it, all in one sitting. It was spellbinding.You are truly inspirational, and your video is the best movie we have seen all year. Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us.
Never seen such humor and taste from such an old dude, haha. You are the man!
You have inspired me to start sailing!
New audiobook for 2022: "Introduction to Sailing": ua-cam.com/video/tw_A6xA6fH8/v-deo.html
You should defend sail! Good wind!
@@themusicalcorner4086 Thank you!
Am I wrong, or do you have a hole in your genoa sail??
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Our hero, muse, nautical philosopher has returned!!!!
Christian, of your three crossings, this was my favorite! Great adventure. Loved the music and video as you approached the islands. Enjoyed the banter and philosophical satirical conversations with yourself. The attention to detail you have with every inch of the boat and the regular checks was a learning for me- never assume all is well- proactively identify problems, address them or fix the unexpected issues that ALWAYS come up. I thought your previous crossing would be your last. So glad that you were able to make another. Thanks for the lessons in life, how to be a better sailor, for good laughs, and living out my dreams of sailing to Hawaii.
Man these are awesome, i'm 23 and did north America in a Van and thinking about sea travel now. You really capture it all aspects but most importantly the spirit! Inspiring, old man - you're who inspires and models their role, keep on rockin'!.
I love this film. Christian you filming yourself back and forth is great comedy.
..."You know you got to be careful of dead bees if you're goin' around barefoot, 'cause if you step on them they can sting you just as bad as if they was alive, especially if they was kind of mad when they got killed. I bet I been bit a hundred times that way." Walter Brennan was great. Thanks for the memory and sharing your latest adventure. You are truly an inspiration.
A dead bee never stings anything but a protruding stinger on a dead bee can pierce bare skin and be painful. Dead things don't attack. There's no such thing as zombies.
@@earthangel8730 ua-cam.com/video/9dUZYI7rcuU/v-deo.html
Bill, you got the reference too! Thought I must be one of the few. To Have and To Have Not. Best movie ever.
One of the most down to earth inspiring videos I have ever watched... I'm only 62 and looking forward to my next chapter in my life on the open seas... ....
I am inspired to begin solo sailing having watched you video. Did not think I could do this at 72 years old.
I just found your channel Christian. Love it. I solo sailed in the Wake of Slocum right up to the coast of Brazil where I ran out of $. Your videos are bringing back memories and a thought or two of doing it again. At 74 I still have time.
Absolutely loved this video. You're an amazing 78 year old who lives life to the fullest. Good for you! I've been waiting for this video since knowing you had completed this voyage a month or so ago....it was wonderful seeing it announced. Thank you!
Thank you, Christian.90 minutes drifted by in no time at all.
Just totally wonderful! Elegant, humorous, sophisticated and gutsy. TY.
This is great I am actually considering selling my Corvette for a sailboat ⛵! I used to yawn when people would start talking about a sailboat. Thanks for making these.
Christian, thank you, such a real and honest account! Love it, love the music, love the booze, all of it! Im 47 and just getting into sailing.
This is such a treat! I love being able to live the life of a singlehanded sailor through your videos. Quality content Mr.Williams!
Christian is such wonderful example of how the sailing community is just as devoted to teaching our collecton of seamanship skills to everyone we can as we are devoted to enjoying t sailing. Christian leads by example in his videos wirh harness use and constant attention to safety while also showing how its not hard to be safe and incorporating into every aspect of sailing only makes the sport more enjoyable by reducing risk.
I hope he knows his work has helped a whole lot of people find a great new passion for sailing.
I just love watching Chris’s sailing adventures. Such an amazing sailor and story teller. Wishing you all the best Chris!!
This is an excellent movie, I say movie as this is much more than a video. You did a fantastic job at filming, editing and realizing this movie. I appreciated your lesson as I am about to set sail solo myself at 66 years old. I enjoyed every minute, all fell into place at the right time, at the right place. Congratulations. Richard
Brilliant and inspiring! ✌️
Sailing with " YOU " was " EPIC ". THANK YOU
Sailing in the ocean has been one of my oldest dream. I am 47years old this year and will be taking the first sailing lessons in Florida next month. You have inspired me so much in so many ways. I really appreciate it. What a beautiful journey!
Good, try "Introduction to Sailing": ua-cam.com/video/tw_A6xA6fH8/v-deo.html&t
Go for it !!! Enjoy be safe.
Thank you so much for taking me to Hawaii again. I thought my wife was the only person who had conversations with herself. You're great and I love to sail with you. Also in my '70s and love your choices of music. I only get to sail the Chesapeake Bay, but every day on the water is treasured.
God, the last words you said ring true to me at 47, I have lived a lot in my time, more then most, and Ive noticed this very same thing. I am myself as I was, more matured, more in control, more thoughtful of my decisions, but the same. Thank you for such wise words!
Serious question...
How do you know that you've lived "more than most"? The sheer arrogance of such a remark is a little disturbing to me. Is it not enough (for you) to be who you are without contrasting, comparing or judging how that ranks among most of humanity? Geeshe!
I've watched several of these videos so far of singlehanded sails across the pacific and Atlantic. This guy did it in class and style! Love it
Should be illegal. A drunk guy with a sailboat and a video camera. NO WAIT!! I just described myself!!!!
My wife and I found this last night and said, looks interesting but now way would we watch the entire 90 minutes! However, we so enjoyed the video we couldn't believe when it was over! We are somewhat new to sailing, just bought our first cruiser this year and found this not only entertaining, but inspirational and learned a lot in the process. Thanks Christian for the video and making your adventures available!
Brilliant as always! It’s not everyone I can watch for nearly an hour and a half. You’ve got nearly two decades on me and are a true inspiration that age itself is not a limiting fact. Fair winds, friend.
he's the same man at 78 as when he was 17, "you are yourself, your only job is to be it..." wow...
One of my favourite YT sailors.Wise,old man.
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.
This is just wonderful. I'm sailing single handed as well. You cought the spirit. But your humour takes the unbearable pathos out of it. Simply great.
Definitely the most entertaining the most entertaining sailing video on youtube. I also enjoyed the insights of a very intelligent man.
Thanks for taking us along with you !!
"Christian Williams (born July 9, 1943) is an American journalist, television writer, and yachtsman. A former editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate era, he later created two television dramas and is the author of four books..." Just the first paragraph from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Williams
Been a while since the last journey, Mr. Williams. Delighted to be aboard with you again! Cheers, and good sailing.
I'm now on my second trip through this great tale, and it's even better this time around. Just brilliant!
Me too🕊
I enjoyed getting a chance to see what an ocean passage must truly be like and I really liked seeing you solve real problems and make repairs on the fly. That was terrific.
Im 70 and just started sailing 4 years ago. Just love your stuff. Won.t sails as far as you do but I know that when I do sail, will think of you ( and wish I could get that song out of my head!) God bless and here's to the next 10years.
Your quite the percussionist under sail while preparing Dintymore.
Throwaway line, almost as an afterthought..... "and of course, we don't wanna sink!" :) Fantastic video...
At 1:01:22, A 78 year old Sailor, Husband and Father of 3 daughters & one son gives us his take on life in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Absolute gold “Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?”
Yeah, you enjoyed his white guilt?
@@gregcoleman9677 enjoy writing stupid comments?
@@gregcoleman9677 you're right.
@@bepowerification project much racist?
@@gregcoleman9677 That's the comment you chose to make? You're a moron.
I’ve never been interested in sailing my whole life and might not ever be but I saw this video pop up so I thought what the heck I’ll check it out. To my surprise this might be the best video on UA-cam . Seeing how everything works, telling us about procedures of sailing, all the problems you face, your philosophies of life. And your editing is remarkable with the different beautiful shots and choice of music is perfect for this. Well done.
Glad you are home safe...Loved the reworking of JFK's "Thomas Jefferson dined alone" quote.
Thank you Christian for taking me along on this adventure. Your comments on aging are wonderful. Enjoy your time off.
From one sailor to another, all I can say is thank you for sharing your voyage and yourself.
You are an inspiration to all!!! thank you for sharing your adventure with us. Great video, excellent music and such a positive attitude towards life. Keep on sailing Captain.
Well I have been connected to oceans in one way to another, sailing is one of my passion, but, for an unknown reason, solo sailing is for me, the most intense and romantic connection that a sailor could have. Excellent video, comments, music and footage are 5/5. Buena Proa Christian
Thanks Christian for this fascinating video. I marvel at how a single person would undertake the challenge of sailing across an ocean. Well done!
Love your videos. My boat partner and I did the San Diego to Maui sail on our Columbia 26 MK2 in 1979 (no GPS then...Sextant, HO229, nautical almanac and reasonably accurate digital watch). 19 days consisting of 33% boring, 33% spiritual, and 33% absolutely MFking terrifying. I'm 65 now and sail a Corsair F27 out of Oceanside...Thinking it is time to sail southwest again. Thanks for the inspiration. Captn Bob
Hi Christian, I loved your video, one of the best I ever watched about sailing single handled. One can see you are alive when of shore! Big respect for the performance and thank you again for sharing your experience and phylosophy. Keep going youngster!!
I love watching you sing and sail! I long to be sailing and since I’m not, thank you for sharing your adventures. Amazing! 🥰
Love your videos and adventures! This was wonderful to watch! Thanks for bringing us along 🙏
Christian-
You are my inspiration! You are living life to its fullest with you sailing adventures. Thanks for sharing them with us, your passionate viewers. I want to do exactly what you are doing once I retire - I still have one decade left. I’m way too busy now with my kids and my job - but it is always great to have something to look forward to some day. I definitely need to keep working on my sailing skills!!!! Thanks so much for your content, please keep it up!
I am 69, in my 70th year, making mine sailing course in a few weeks: Yes, learning sailing! This video has encouraged me even more! Thanks, was already a good warming up. I don't think I'll be ever see the big bleu waters, but sure it gives me the right kick under my but. Thanks again!
Christian, what a pleasure, an inspiration and a joy! Beautifully produced. I have a smile on my face. Thank you very much for that. All the best! Andy
Oh, such a wonderful film, thank you Christian! I feel a warm kinship with all who've commented here who similarly delight in what you've given us. Hello to all of you. Surely we're pulling generally together in a wholesome direction for the good of all. Nice to be in community with you, thanks to Mr. Christian Williams.
Thank you for these videos. You show the not so glamorous sides to sailing yet always seem to be outwardly optimistic. Love your philosophical talks too!
Thank you for sharing your voyages I have thoroughly enjoyed them all for past few years.You are a truly blessed man .
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your other videos but this by far is my favorite. Thank you for such great storytelling and inspiration. Expertly done, Sir!
As inspirational as ever. Your soliloquy on age and life near the end of your return passage was sublime. You put words to my thoughts …. Thank you!
As always, a simply wonderful and genuinely authentic account of your sailing jouney. As I potter about just off the coast, I'm filled with admiration for your achievments. So good to see Patrick Laine here too.
This is the best depiction of sailing I have ever seen - great job
Having watched this I have so many feelings going through me right now. Happy that I've been allowed to share this with Mr Williams and sad that this voyage has ended
I'm 53 and just getting into sailing. Christian, you're my hero--I've watched your other two passages and started on this one. It means I have a minimum of 25 years left of sailing. Thanks!
I'm 51 and just getting into sailing too. How I ignored this pastime so long is beyond me.
Pure, raw, sailing at its best. Totally amazing and inspiring.
I have watched All is Lost just recently and now I get to see this legend in action :) God bless us all and keep safe on lifes journeys and voyages
Thank you for a priceless experience Christian! You words endorse the expression that you are as young as you feel (inside)
Loving every minute of this. Please continue to spread such fantastic, inspiring content over the internet. Thanks!!
Not the youngest, but still athletic and self-sufficient at sea. Awesome! Many more exciting years to you!
As a man just turned my 30th year on this rock who has had sailing the brain for the last year and some change. Your videos and books bring me so much comfort and inspiration to follow in a similar wake and find myself a boat and make passage, thanks!