Sailing Alone 11,500 Nautical Miles Across The Entire Pacific Ocean on a $2400 Sailboat
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- Опубліковано 9 тра 2024
- Hello Friends,
I have put this video together to talk about how I got into sailing, finding my dream boat, spending 4 years refitting her and pushing off to sail over 11.5k miles across the largest ocean in the world alone.
This video is about a dream, a seemingly impossible dream, that I made come true working pay check to pay check and leaving land life behind.
The Captain and Boat I learned to sail with:
Captain Celia Bull
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I was a secretary in an office in the Netherlands. I decided I wanted a different life. I never travelled much but I decided to travel to India. I never returned home. I lived in the Himalayas for 7 years, drove my 4x4 across the highest passes in the world, 6 times, I lived in a hut on a beach in Kerala, I lived in Bangkok. I now live in Cambodia, creating a Japanese temple zen garden and building a wooden stilted house. I am a 59 year old woman and look back at 25 years of an amazing life. I lost my fear of the unknown, the fear of not having enough, and I work together with the magic of the universe.
Thanks for sharing that was awesome to read! So inspiring❤
It’s all about taking that chance 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
That is a completely different thing. Females always get helped with everything by an army of orbiters and than they claim they are an independent woman. :-) Man usually doesn't get any help and has to pay for everything and earn everything. If this man wanted a wooden stilled house he would have to actually build it by himself. There is only one other thing as unattractive as a female well traveled. We man instinctively know what it usually means.
Good for you…. I wish I had done that.
Awesome
The original owner seemed genuinely excited to see someone like you buy that boat
I still send him postcards from the places I sail to
Forget the follow your dream stuff, my man. You have went and made a real man of yourself. You conquered your fears, persevered in some very challenging situations, had an amazing adventure of which few would dare and most importantly found out who you are. You did this without a tribe. You did this alone. That really is something. I am exceedingly impressed and that is not easy. You have captured the admiration and imagination of many and undoubtedly inspired as much. Hats off!
Good for you man! The rest of us, the hum drummers who are slowly withering away in our mind numbing lives & soul crushing jobs, live vicariously through you. 🍺
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I have horrible anxiety and it’s hard for me to leave home some days. I wish I was brave like you.
thats you lil man, you can, live like a king in your daily life its your life your "choice" how u do it, This dude clearly can't " make it " in the city life lmaoo 2400$ sailboat that shit gonna sink in no time and the most irresponsible shit you can do.
I enjoyed the trip. Thank you for taking me along. I'll never sail, but you inspired me to get off the couch again. After a spiral tibia fracture a few years ago I stopped doing things I loved. Not moving became a habit. Thanks to you this 67 year old man pulled out his kayak and dusted off his bicycle and started riding his motorcycle again. My dream is to keep moving. I am now. Thank you.
It will keep you young !!!!
This comment makes my day and I'm sure you will inspire others. Just wow!
That’s awesome 👏 congratulations oceans of love from the Cotswolds uk xx
Without Jesus we have nothing.
do some yoga it can really help heal you
"I removed the slip lines in California, and pointed the bow west." ----- Luv that line.
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@@SailorJamesso did she leave because she didn't want to sail to Hawaii?
Never ending abuse of the ocean.
@@kiwi6444 what?
@@danielmclellan7762 James had several great lines.
James - you're a legend. At the risk of using all the old cliches, your journey, bravery, and willingness to just fucking do it, in spite of all the challenges is inspiring in the extreme. Most of us won't ever accomplish something as difficult and dangerous as crossing the Pacific alone in a small craft, but if nothing else your story might inspire us to get out there and live life. Cheers!
I always say the scale of one’s dream doesn’t matter, what matters is to make time for the things in life that both amaze you and bring you happiness. For me it’s seeing the world by sail, for someone else it maybe something as simple as gardening. Life is too short to not be happy every chance we get.
That Hawaii video is one of my favorite videos on UA-cam. It honestly encapsulates everything that life is about: uncertainty, confidence, adventure, adversity, fear, triumph. That was the first video I ever saw from this channel and it was amazing to watch.
It is for sure a Greek tragedy 😂
Yeah, the Hawaii video was the best one! I am definitely getting a SV! I am hooked like a hooker hooked to Heroin! You have to check out the Sam Holmes one too if you have not already. Not as exciting, but was worth the watch!
I don't think you would of sailed the world if your wife wouldn't of left you. so it's fate
You are the man
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@@lovepeaceandrespect8808 he hasn't sailed the world. Yet. He will though
My only regret is not finding and supporting your travels sooner. I tell people all of the time about your travels and channel James, and even though I’m not living at home in Bermuda anymore, being able to see and hear the ocean through your videos reminds me of how much I miss it but love it. Thank you for sharing your stories with the world! Fair winds Triteia 🤘
Thank you 🙏🏻
The low points on your journey become the high points of your character. The ability to persevere through an unbelievable journey across an ocean solo is something almost no one on the planet can endure. The inspiration you add to world to "follow your dreams" will inspire many to to do the hardest step. Begin the journey. Thank you.
Could not have summed it up any better Captain James. A true sailer you are my man 🤙🏼
Love you brother
Mate that’s a solid effort love it 😊
Captain Mike has been there all the way through; and helped the amazing Captain James become ever more amazing! Silently in the background, but many of us have seen you there! 😂
“SailorJames”….. it IS TIME for the change of name for this channel…. you ARE & have EARNED… Captain James! Hell, I’d even push for Admiral James, but something tells me the Captain part will be tough to get you to take, but it’s a start! 🤠👍🏼☮️
Wisdom comes at a cost.... and pain is the coin of the realm.... You've earned it.
True words for sure
Damn fine line, there sir!
This may very well be the most work ever covered on one video. Hats off to you sir. Bravo!
😂😂😂 yeah it’s the “Cliff’s Notes” version of my life
I've been following you from the very start. One word sums it up - inspirational. Thank you James.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much for this video, I lost sight of the bigger picture this week and you have just restored that vision!
It’s easy to get overwhelmed, but trust me when I tell you, if I can accomplish this, you can accomplish anything you desire !
In the late 80s, I was in the Navy stationed on a ship out of Pearl Harbor. We went on a six month cruise around the Pacific into a lot of the waters where you were. I was 19 back then, and I could have stayed out there for years it was so beautiful and awe-inspiring . Thirty-five years later and I still miss it. I have to admit, I'm a little jealous.
When you were swimming in 17k feet of water, or whatever the depth was, on your passage south from Hawaii, in the middle of nowhere near the equator, ALONE….That one moment….That’s what inspires me to someday do exactly what you’ve just done. I want to experience that feeling…..You’re an inspiration to many Capt.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
It was an amazing feeling and you will be stoked when you do it !
Made this grown man sob James… thanks for the timely encouragement to keep going! God bless and Jesus loves you!!!
Some of those shots of the waters and atolls are so beautiful you should make a longer documentary where you spend time just showing off the beauty. The short shots were so amazing.
I love seeing people work hard and accomplish mountain like feats! 🎉
It felt impossible so many times, but I am very stubborn !
Out of all the sailing channels you are by far the most real. I'm so happy you made it brother. Keep updating and follow them dreams!
I really appreciate this comment 🙏🏻
Great summary, James. Thank you. ⛵️
When I saw the headline, my first thought was "youd have to be insane," but after watching the video, I have mad respect!
Great recap and thanks for taking us all on your journey!
hey man ....
you're the best sailing editor on youtube
i can see how much you've improved over all the years while maintaining your signature style
just sending some love your way bro :3
Wow! I remember watching that video of you going to Hawaii… watched it all the way through and thought, “Damn, that’s some crazy ass shite! You gotta have huge ones just to sail alone!!” But you did it James, and you’re doing it! Nothing that’s worth anything, to anyone is ever easy brother… But you grin and bear it, taking it one day at a time… I really admire your courage to sail around the world in such a small boat, considering the awesome grandeur of the oceans! If that makes any sense?😂
It’s been one hell of a ride 🤯 thanks for your support 🙏🏻
Truly amazing!
Bro your journey is amazing! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks alot James for sharing your adventures!!!!
I love following your journey. Thank you for this!!!
Wow. Just wow James, I'm stoked! ❤
Outstanding! And congratulations!
Beautiful! This is an awesome video James. Thank you 🙏
Truly inspiring, That was an awesome video. Thanks and safe travels.
Marvellous stuff - bravo 👏
Great video! Your perseverance is inspiring. Thank you for taking us along for the journey!
Beautiful. And well told , James.
Well done James....love your journey
Great stuff brother! Thanks for sharing.
You are an inspiration James, thank you for this.
Truly inspiring, keep it up!!!!
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing
I love this for you. So darn cool!
What a great story! Love it!
Very Inspiring. Thank you for the content.
Great recap video James. Watched them all...
You have inspired me, thank you for sharing James.
Amazing. Congratulations!
Love your stuff. Keep living the dream.
well done James! very inspirational journey!
Inspirational! Congratulations!
Thanks for all your videos. I followed all of them. Quite a journey. Well done !!
Bravo man, you had a vision and went with it.
Nice one James. Respect.
Amazing work. Keep being safe out there
Fantastic adventure!
What a great episode. My favourite so far. Keep following your dreams James it’s inspirational 😊
Respect. What an adventure!
What an awesome adventure!! Well done!😎👍
Well done James, you are inspiring. Stay safe
Wow. Just wow.
Fantastic, Sir. Much respect.
Great Video, what a inspirational treat. So happy for you and thanks for sharing.
Thank you. Nice video. Very inspiring.
What an adventure of your life,thanks for sharing m8.
this is incredible, what an amazing experience
Amazing dude. Congrats. You are inspireing
Beautiful lil boat bro, I hope you have countless adventures inside of it.
Stunning video and story
This is great James! Congrats for this and what’s to come!
🙏🏻thank you 🙏🏻
Your my hero, I have been a cowboy all my life, always dreamed of the open ocean. Once my old dogs are gone, I hope I have the courage to follow your path. Should be easy, I live in San diego.
Congratulations Sir, you are an inspiration to us all. Carry on ❤
Man I’ve been waiting for this exact video for awhile now! Pretty awesome man. Love it!
First time viewer. Very nice refit! Well done.
I really enjoyed following your journey. Have a great time in Australia.
WOW! What a fantastic trip! Fair play to you sir,Fair play! Thanks for sharing!👍👏👏👏❤️
Mannn!!! You are a champ! An inspiration 💪🏽
fantastic summary, really enjoyed your amazing journey, be safe, be lucky
I much enjoy your voice over narration, and your brief but interesting description of your travels. Thank you!
Well done sir! Well done.
Truly inspirational
What an amazing adventure.
Bloody awesome mate! Thanks for sharing & inspiring!
Thanks 🙏🏻
great message at the end James , the dream is worth the struggle to get there !
Man, you are an inspiration to me. I been following you since you started. Great Story James, wish you the best of luck on your travels.!
This is an excellent video for so, so, so, many reasons. You are an amazingly humble man.
Great video!!! Thanks for making this available...
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well done champ...great stuff
Man what a video! I watched without blinking from start to finish. Balls of steel on you brother,well done. Incredible!
You are great inspiration James👍🤘
Incredible. Just incredible.
very inspiring. thank you.
Congratulations over your success. You are a all-around good man.
Of all the sailing channels I watch - you are tied in first place for the most inspiring pure sailors that I watch. Erik Aanderaa is a much different sailor than you - he sails the northern seas but faces the most challenging cold seas. I am now dedicated to go back and watch your journey from the start. Amazing achievement. I have watched you face some serious challenges - the rudder being the top of it. I am onto my third refit and love sailing - but I know its an experience of absolute bliss or absolute terror. As they say "It's best to be ashore wishing you were at sea than to be at sea wishing you were ashore" I love your boat - such a classic. Thank you for everything you do to keep us amateurs afloat. I am sure your stories would sell out at the Annapolis boat show. Sailors eat this stuff up for inspiration. Yes - sail your dream!
Thanks for the thought comment and for checking out the videos 🙏🏻
Hats off to you sir. I'm sure your travels had to be extremely challenging at times. And thanks for taking us along.
Beautiful inspirational video mate. Loved it!
Thank you 🙏🏻
I love the ocean. I love fishing in it, I love swimming in it, and I love the food it provides me. But man... you would have to have some massive balls to sail into the relative unknown by yourself. I would be absolutely terrified. Really cool to watch.
thank you for making these videos, i am terrified of the idea of being in the ocean alone on a boat so i dont think ill ever go and sail across the pacific so its nice to see videos like this so i can vicariously sail across with you
Really enjoyed this video James. After watching this I went back to your Season 1 Episode 1 to experience the full impact of when you say to chase your dreams.
Love your journey. You live the life that I would love to
Epic journey James, loved listening to your story. May God bless you and keep helping you inspire others to live freely! Fair winds mate, Chris 👍