"Introduction to Sailing," Part 3: Moving Up to a Larger Boat

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  • Опубліковано 15 сер 2019
  • In this episode Alex encounters maneuvering under diesel power, deployment of a roller furling genoa jib, and crew work when tacking. Thelonious II, the boat, is a 1984 Ericson 38.
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  • @richhamel6810
    @richhamel6810 4 роки тому +48

    To witness the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next is a beautiful thing, especially from one so wise. Thank you.

    • @Trapster99
      @Trapster99 2 роки тому +2

      Wise, patient, easy voice, understanding that a new experience take time and practice. Bravo!

  • @patricklaine6958
    @patricklaine6958 4 роки тому +120

    It's great to see someone teaching how to do it solo --- where the 'student' needs to handle helm, sheets and furler at the same time. Great job dad.

    • @brianbransfield
      @brianbransfield 4 роки тому +6

      I love watching your channel Patrick, and now starting to check out other sailing channels. You've convinced me, and in turn I convinced my wife, that we should look for a sailboat. As opposed to our original plan, of a camper, when we retire.

    • @olivei2484
      @olivei2484 4 роки тому +8

      @@brianbransfield Mr Laine is refreshing to watch, great attitude and a sense of calm on the water, Happy hunting for your boat (which could also double as a camper).

  • @brucekratky7993
    @brucekratky7993 4 роки тому +3

    A gifted teacher and a fine student.

  • @jackthompson8179
    @jackthompson8179 4 роки тому +28

    Count your lucky stars Alexandra , you are being taught by , the best in the business , bar none ! Great video ! 👍

    • @johncavar2914
      @johncavar2914 Місяць тому

      He is an articulate awesome master at it 🎉

  • @jackthompson8179
    @jackthompson8179 4 роки тому +44

    Been waiting for an update for ages , absolutely the best sailing channel on UA-cam ,,,,,
    Thanks , please post more !

    • @bengrizzlyadams6187
      @bengrizzlyadams6187 4 роки тому +2

      Most are very good each in their own way. That’s why you gotta hate the normalised formats mainstream does. Part of the charm is that each crew in both ways has its own style, it’s specific boat, habits etc... and the stories are dynamic. This is going to cost me in the end, I know it.

  • @tac13001
    @tac13001 4 роки тому +65

    Good to see you back my friend. I really enjoy your insight and the way you educate, thank you.

  • @garma7939
    @garma7939 4 роки тому +16

    Really appreciate this video. Taking out a 36 foot boat myself tomorrow for the first time after having sailed open boats and lasers all my time and this was really helpful. Looking forward to part 2

  • @bexaminer1
    @bexaminer1 4 місяці тому +1

    This was great. I know it was just a short video, but still a lot of good information for someone who is about to begin sailing. Having your daughter along as the student was a big plus. Thanks for making the video.

  • @eddyangilletta1628
    @eddyangilletta1628 3 роки тому +2

    I wish I had this gentleman to teach me how to sail, very informative.

  • @hendersoninvestmentsinc7857
    @hendersoninvestmentsinc7857 4 роки тому +5

    Wonderful attitude of the student, great compliments to her for teachability 😀

  • @92fsoakcreek
    @92fsoakcreek 4 роки тому +16

    Very. Good to see you on the water again. I’m on my boat “Telos” as I’m typing. I also fly and teach. The point when the new student cannot keep up with events is called “task saturation”. It’s a known phenomena in the learning process and not one to worry about. For the student to recognize this is a great thing. It lets them judge the situation and reassert control, even if it means giving the controls back to the teacher until they can regain their perspective.
    We had a great training session last week when my wife decided she wanted to get back into sailing after 15 years away. Husbands teaching wives is probably one of the toughest. There were times when we both got....... “saturated” ;)

    • @sargintrock2538
      @sargintrock2538 4 роки тому +1

      My smile fer the day!

    • @danieloliver20
      @danieloliver20 4 роки тому +2

      That's it, I've been saturated 24/7 for the last 39 years! 😉

    • @directedby100
      @directedby100 11 місяців тому

      Funny, intriguing, informative. Knowing beforehand you'll have to 3 or 4 things in quick succession would really help. If you can learn each one, drill each several times, & maybe make an acronym as a memory tool for the succession. Then you make it smoother with practice. Ready about! Hard alee!

  • @johnfetzer9637
    @johnfetzer9637 2 місяці тому

    Alex has a great teacher !!!

  • @SailBeforeSunset
    @SailBeforeSunset 4 роки тому +8

    Yea, we always like to turn the breaker off then unplug and secure the shore power. Anyone (divers) in the water will thank you for that. Great video!

  • @MrMimios
    @MrMimios Рік тому

    Daughter and father mutually lucky to each other. God bless you both.

  • @borys2767
    @borys2767 4 роки тому +5

    Please make more videos!!!! I have viewed your complete library and I enjoyed them all!!!!

  • @andrewvillanueva4222
    @andrewvillanueva4222 4 роки тому +7

    I have taught many people. No yelling. Just explain to them even tone. Some people learn faster than others. Teaching anything requires patience. All teach in the right way so that the trainee doesn't pick up bad habits.

  • @RoryL83
    @RoryL83 4 роки тому +3

    I just learned more about sailing in 20 minutes than I'd known in my whole life thank you!! Oh and your daughter is gorgeous!

  • @toadamine
    @toadamine 3 місяці тому

    i like how he lets her have a go her way first, then critiques/advises where needed and just adds info as she learns... this is how to be a good teacher! and how to keep the student interested and confident and not afraid to give it a go... i actually took some sailing lessons right there at UCLA sailing school many years ago. good times. nice video. thanks....

  • @twister2869
    @twister2869 4 роки тому +5

    Great video, welcome back! Tiny hint: at 10:16, your lovely crew is loading the winch thumb forward. Always better to show the winch your little finger. Trust me, I learned that and many other lessons the hard way! 14:40 too!!

    • @heyt54
      @heyt54 4 роки тому

      Twister 28 never heard or done it that way... AFAIK

    • @twister2869
      @twister2869 4 роки тому +1

      @@heyt54 Sorry to hear that! Standard practice in most of the sailing world. ASA: ua-cam.com/video/EqzhmbC8BX0/v-deo.html , RYA:ua-cam.com/video/nZnBpi1LR0A/v-deo.html

    • @heyt54
      @heyt54 4 роки тому

      @@twister2869 fair enough; guess I'm not a textbook sailor then...

  • @MikeGlanfield
    @MikeGlanfield 3 роки тому

    I’ve recently purchased an 8.0 metre cutter and having never sailed before shall find your sailing lessons invaluable. I wish I had such an attractive crew to help me!

  • @nearlynativenursery8638
    @nearlynativenursery8638 2 роки тому

    your daughter did a great job for her first attempt to sail your larger craft. i think she was more nervous with it being your personal boat. superb patient instruction sir.

  • @raydisilvestro5102
    @raydisilvestro5102 4 роки тому +5

    I think I just learned how to sail! Thanks Christian!

  • @ebels.rodriguez6278
    @ebels.rodriguez6278 4 роки тому +2

    I hit like on your videos without even watching it yet... That is the amount of trust I have in your video quality.

  • @bekirbayburt6157
    @bekirbayburt6157 4 роки тому +2

    I have listened to your two audible books over and over, perhaps tens of times each. The catch is (for me!) that i listen to them to go to sleep. You are taking me away to wonderful (challenging?) places every night. Appreciate it Christian and hope that you will release more tales from your adventures. I am from Australia by the way and my wife and I saving big time for our retirement adventures similar to yours :).. 3 years to go..

  • @shakedlw3394
    @shakedlw3394 3 роки тому

    Best teacher ever! An Inspiring man

  • @mikes2294
    @mikes2294 3 місяці тому

    SHE DID AN EXCELLENT JOB ! 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @birddogmason9862
    @birddogmason9862 4 роки тому +7

    The ole man is a great teacher, isn’t he? You’ll once know this later when it all comes together and you recognize the lessons learned. Good job Alex. Great to have you back Christian!

  • @sveula6454
    @sveula6454 4 роки тому +1

    Good to see you back on deck Christian! Alex couldn't have a finer instructor, it's pleasing to see another lady taking to the water, cheers from OZ 👍👍

  • @BrianReeves2
    @BrianReeves2 2 роки тому

    many years ago we used to crew for weekend races on the local lake. Had shirts made that said "stop yelling at me!" The captain had a shirt that said "I'm not yelling." Great video, y'all.

  • @tWoforgamenot1
    @tWoforgamenot1 3 роки тому +1

    nice job kid i will be looking hug from this old sailer

  • @Solo-sailor
    @Solo-sailor 9 місяців тому

    What a lovely creature - Alex I mean! I'm halfway through your videos (dad), and I rate them 5⭐️'s each and everyone of them. Before watching you Christian, I was looking for a much smaller boat. Now, I want one just like yours!
    Thank you so much for this rare learning opportunity!

  • @davidmalone9022
    @davidmalone9022 7 місяців тому

    I am now under contract for an Ericson 38. Given that I will be doing a fair amount of single handing, I concentrated mostly on boats in the 30-35 range; however, your videos and shared experience gave me the courage to buy the one I am when I came across it. It's a 1986 38-200, and in great condition at a very, very fair price. Thanks for your very thoughtful videos (and books.)

    • @ChristianWilliamsYachting
      @ChristianWilliamsYachting  7 місяців тому +1

      If things go well, see you at the Ericson Forum, 20 years of maintenance info: ericsonyachts.org/ie/home/

  • @sircopperfield7420
    @sircopperfield7420 4 роки тому +7

    New video, nice. Welcome back old sport!

  • @asteriskman
    @asteriskman 4 роки тому +3

    Sir, your videos are more educational than the 3 sailing classes I've taken and the small library of books I've accumulated. You manage to convey those lost 'details of reality' that always exist and are usually left untaught.

  • @driver33359
    @driver33359 Місяць тому

    This is so awesome to see! Great video!

  • @tateklug1232
    @tateklug1232 4 роки тому +1

    I believe I speak for everyone when I say thank you for putting in so much effort in order to teach us inexperienced sailors how to sail properly

  • @takenotes5983
    @takenotes5983 4 роки тому +28

    Good to see you back! Really Appreciate how much you've taught me thank you sir.

  • @NK-yz7qr
    @NK-yz7qr 3 роки тому

    Christian, I'm loving your videos. Thank you. I am 51 and after 30 years im back on a sailboat and loving it even more. With your help I'm refreshing my memory of years before. We share the same sense of humor. I find something to laugh at each of your videows.

  • @curtishill6490
    @curtishill6490 4 роки тому +1

    I learned how to sail on a 22 wooden catboat! Then a 22 Tanzer and finally a 27 Catalina! I'm a speed freak but sailing is just so peaceful and love doing it! Its been 30yrs since I've been sailing and watching your videos is making me want to go again!! Thank you sir and your" student" as well!! It is so different when land is no longer visible it's a little scary when help , if needed , isn't around! My first trip to Nantucket was when I first saw no land! 😱Careful Respect the sea!

  • @MrRodgers007
    @MrRodgers007 4 роки тому +2

    Great video, teaching someone how to maneuver a large heavy vessel is not easy and you did a great job.

  • @zofoblueszofoblues8339
    @zofoblueszofoblues8339 4 роки тому +2

    What a pleasure to eavesdrop on a Teaching and Learning journey. I think everyone took something away after. TY both.

  • @scrubstronaught
    @scrubstronaught 4 роки тому +6

    I am a huge fan of your books and your videos keep it up

  • @guydepoorter
    @guydepoorter 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Skipper, welcome back.
    I took my three kids from day one on the boat. We are now 22, 24 and 26 years later.Probably I didn't do it the proper way, which means, take your time and skills to teach them
    without raising the voice. Today they come and join us regularly on sailing trips. None of them is capable of taking the boat out by themselves. So, I guess I made mistakes in the sail-education; nontheless they are great well educated happy kids, and the saltwater microbe is under their skin... one day.....
    Thank you for sharing your experiences.

  • @earthangel8730
    @earthangel8730 4 роки тому +11

    Super educational AND exciting!

  • @Rama_Guru
    @Rama_Guru 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent, thanks for the lesson. All the sailing channel I watch, your the first one who teaching sailing, the rest talk about all the things they buy yo make life better.

  • @music-man
    @music-man 4 роки тому +1

    She did a great Job. Congrats Alexandra.

  • @cleanhabitats108
    @cleanhabitats108 4 роки тому +1

    I can't think of a better guy to learn boat handling skills from. Yours are the best sailing videos on YT.
    I learned to sail with my dad when I was 10 " by the seat of our pants" right there in Marina Del Ray. Later move down to Coronado to sail with some of the best sailors in the world.

  • @vancekeith5642
    @vancekeith5642 11 місяців тому

    Your Daughter did very well and her first approach and landing was well done. Slow and Steady always wins the race

  • @petewilliams4289
    @petewilliams4289 4 роки тому +3

    Wonderful sail, loads of decision-making opportunities. Thelonious II really got along well on genoa only and looked well balanced.

  • @scottyg9167
    @scottyg9167 4 роки тому +3

    Huge fan here who’s delighted to see you post again - so characteristically informative to boot! Thanks!

  • @billgardyne7328
    @billgardyne7328 3 роки тому

    Good questions and situational awareness by the Admiral. And clearly a long time (mostly) patient instructor.

  • @mikestanovich1414
    @mikestanovich1414 4 роки тому +2

    My God- What a great docking!!

  • @josephgadoury1057
    @josephgadoury1057 Рік тому

    She did amazing! She's under lots of pressure, simply because you are that person. Both, her father and an incredibly accomplished sailor. I was in Dolphin Del Ray with an Oceanis 55. I had enough of buffing these scrapes on my port side. I'm now in Cabrillo Marina with a 150' harbor behind me and loving it. Not to mention we have plenty of wind. How I miss the lovely 405 Freeway :-)

  • @billleskeep2033
    @billleskeep2033 4 роки тому +1

    Another teachable video which provides those moving from small rigs to larger sailing rigs an idea of the increased complexity required and, at the same moment, the familiarity of the basics aboard such a yacht as that 38.

  • @behometexas6633
    @behometexas6633 4 роки тому +4

    What a fantastic video! I'm a newbie...so there is a fear factor and this was marvelous. Thank you both for taking us sailing today! ....and the boat looks great!

  • @griffedbat
    @griffedbat 4 роки тому +1

    Eagerly waiting for this to unfold. Glad you're posting again. 👍

  • @clifflong1203
    @clifflong1203 4 роки тому +1

    I always enjoy you sharing your great experience! Thank you for sharing it with us!

  • @TheRickpfarr
    @TheRickpfarr 4 роки тому +1

    Great lesson in seamanship on moving from dingy one design boats to a large cruising sailboat under power to have patience in letting the boat under power move in a slow orderly direction and controlling the helm while watching for boats in all directions. Alex responds to advise in a proactive way and exhibits great skills as she knows the camera is watching her every move. She is an advanced sailor in every way. A good helmsman is unfolding. Thanks Captain Cristian.

  • @PaddedPew
    @PaddedPew 4 роки тому +2

    So Good to see you back. I am always interested in your videos. Hands on training, the way to go.

  • @johnsmith1474
    @johnsmith1474 2 роки тому

    I'm so happy for you man, you have a perfect daughter. Good work.

  • @tommycheshire5508
    @tommycheshire5508 4 роки тому +1

    The wait is over, you are here with a wisdom filled half hour. What an experience she had. What I would give for such an opportunity. Welcome back.

  • @danielgandara5719
    @danielgandara5719 4 роки тому

    Hello, Mr. Christian nice to see you back here...

  • @mikepatton1489
    @mikepatton1489 4 роки тому +2

    I really love this episode.that might be the best sailing lesson I've had so far.Thanks

  • @galloglass6176
    @galloglass6176 4 роки тому +1

    This was really helpful. Looking forward to part 2. Well done Alex.

  • @rman5033
    @rman5033 4 роки тому +1

    Well done lassy

  • @tugsoutdoorprod
    @tugsoutdoorprod 3 роки тому

    Your a great teacher mr Christian Williams

  • @sailinginvictus1756
    @sailinginvictus1756 4 роки тому +1

    You did a great job and your Dad is a great teacher too! What a beautiful sailboat...

  • @chrisrobinson3058
    @chrisrobinson3058 4 роки тому +1

    This was so great, as a Dad teaching his boys about basic seamanship everything you said came out of my mouth as I watched your video. Long time fan of yours Sir! -Chris

  • @mangopog9814
    @mangopog9814 4 роки тому

    Smart dad, and a great student your daughter, another good vid.

  • @1970pizza
    @1970pizza 4 роки тому +1

    Another brilliant video , i'm so glad to see you back Christian

  • @callsignslick3118
    @callsignslick3118 2 роки тому

    Loved this! I'm returning to sailing full-time after 40 years of flying. I really appreciate the willingness of Alex to be a "novice" again for the rest of us. I have loved all your videos! Thank you very much!

  • @neptunesfancy
    @neptunesfancy 4 роки тому +1

    Great to see you again!
    Excellent instruction , well worth watching!

  • @Gold_Hunt_Australia
    @Gold_Hunt_Australia 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. Alex handled the marina beautifully and you remained very calm and respectful which is a credit to you.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheCansei
    @TheCansei 4 роки тому +1

    Outstanding example; we enjoyed it remendously as it brought back many memories of myself and my partner going through the same steps. Thanks so much!

  • @tenders
    @tenders 4 роки тому +24

    What kind of rabid savage downvotes this? It's a wealth of clear and useful information, delivered by a Jedi yachtmaster.

    • @bengrizzlyadams6187
      @bengrizzlyadams6187 4 роки тому

      I think they are jealous, I am...

    • @namechamps
      @namechamps 3 роки тому +2

      So many youtubers have made sailboats look like the require zero skill and just involve babes in bikinis and hanging out in crystal blue water. You mean you have to learn stuff and it is hard????

    • @caribbeanbound8357
      @caribbeanbound8357 2 роки тому

      @@namechamps I didn't even know a sailboat could sail unless there was a clickbait bikini girl on board

  • @joeblow1942
    @joeblow1942 4 роки тому +1

    Good video. I’ve been sailing forever but have never had a boat with an inboard so I learned a lot. Thank you.

  • @sp10sn
    @sp10sn 4 роки тому +1

    I'm really going to enjoy this series!

  • @Catalinaobregon
    @Catalinaobregon Рік тому

    She is doing a great job for her experience. Definitely gives me confidence to sail a larger vessel.

  • @andrewp3456
    @andrewp3456 4 роки тому +1

    It's so great to see you post a video. Also wonderful that you go through the steps of teaching with your daughter! As always, cannot wait for the next installment!

  • @FarrisTX
    @FarrisTX 4 роки тому +1

    Your channel is one of the best sailing channels on UA-cam. As always great video Christian.

  • @stevenlovett8436
    @stevenlovett8436 4 роки тому +1

    Just a smooth little day sail! Great video of some quality family time in sunny Santa Monica. Thanks for letting us peek in. Loved the smile on your daughter's face as she completed the trip. Great job Alexandra well done. And of course cudos to Christian for the lesson.

  • @ffarag
    @ffarag 3 роки тому

    never saw such easy to learn sailing vids, many thanks for sharing sir,

  • @bensteel3944
    @bensteel3944 4 роки тому +1

    Alex, you did a great job. I was really impressed but you do have a great teacher.

  • @andyw248
    @andyw248 4 роки тому

    Really nice! I love the way you let your daughter handle everything herself, even the parts that would normally drive guys to overreact, like docking.

  • @kerbyfab
    @kerbyfab 4 роки тому

    Love your videos... it’s great to share your knowledge!. Always looking forward to the next installment!

  • @RC-bl2pm
    @RC-bl2pm 4 роки тому +1

    Just started reading Philosophy of Sailing. About one third of the way in and really enjoying it!

  • @cawfeedawg
    @cawfeedawg 4 роки тому +10

    Good lesson here for skippers prone to yelling at crew. It is ineffective and induces anxiety. Plus leaves potential new sailors soured on the experience.

    • @stinkintoad
      @stinkintoad 4 роки тому

      I think its inherent in all asa instructors from what I've experienced.

  • @danblaize5742
    @danblaize5742 Рік тому

    Simply fantastic!

  • @anthonydefalco4205
    @anthonydefalco4205 Рік тому

    Alexandra ....Greek interpretation.....gene pool winner!!!

  • @justinrice8509
    @justinrice8509 4 роки тому

    Enjoy and have fun, Alex!

  • @robertpanman9677
    @robertpanman9677 11 місяців тому

    Wow , what a wealth of Knowledge !

  • @JustAskingAndCurios
    @JustAskingAndCurios 4 роки тому +1

    Nice to see you back on UA-cam. I enjoyed your book very much and appreciate the video of your passage to Hawaii even more.

  • @russell3380
    @russell3380 4 роки тому

    Great to see this, you, the boat.

  • @bunkosquad2000
    @bunkosquad2000 4 роки тому +2

    Good jobs docking! You, dear, are a steely-eyed sailor!

  • @lehampton1
    @lehampton1 4 роки тому

    Was pleasantly surprised to see your new offerings. Very educational for us land lubbers!

  • @elsonc8308
    @elsonc8308 4 роки тому

    Great to see you again!

  • @ZoneTelevision
    @ZoneTelevision 4 роки тому +27

    Welcome back Christian and to the very pretty crew member Alexandra. :) Very good exercises to get crew used to the boat.

    • @andybute
      @andybute 3 роки тому

      Imagine if Alexandra was Alexander...."pretty' or handsome wouldn't be a word in that sentence...

  • @13Hangfire
    @13Hangfire 2 роки тому +1

    Great job Alex! You are so lucky to have such an excellent teacher! You two have inspired me to learn to sail! Thank you both:)

  • @palomino5223
    @palomino5223 4 роки тому +1

    Glad to hear your voice again, it has been a little while, and to learn more from you!

  • @MrWillboy22
    @MrWillboy22 2 роки тому

    Love this channel! I've been watching for the last eight months or so. I recently bought an Ericson 32-3 and was pleasantly surprised to find your channel. It's great to see the same process (learning to sail a large vessel) as I've been experiencing. You channel is awesome with it's focus on the realities of sailing, boat maintenance and "why we sail." From a novice to an expert - thank you!