Your videos are a joy to watch, gems in a sea of annoying nonsense. And you were 71! I am 70 and just got my first boat (since a teenager's Blue Jay)... Probably won't get across the Pacific but I've got my eyes on the Caribbean...
I never get tired of watching your videos. They're all fantastic! Yeah , I meant what I said. You have a gift of delving deep into the realm of detailed explanation, which makes understanding you very easy and enjoyable. Sail on and teach us more.
i've watched your pacific crossing video only a few dozen times.....don't know how i missed this one......thank you from an english lit major, and from a fellow solo sailor.
Sir, I found your channel two days ago and it has been like finding a long lost friend. I love your videographic style and your humor. I can't wait to catch up with your latest videos, but I'm starting with the oldest ones so it will take some time. I compare finding your channel with diving in murky, silty water and actually finding treasure.
For me, your series of videos are excellent. The boat looked good, the dance made me smile, the engine room put me to shame and the home movies of that time are such a treasure to have. My father said that Chichester always grumbled, that in his opinion, Camper Nic had made Gypsy Moth too long and blamed many a mishap on those extra feet but I agree with you, in that our boats will take us anywhere and in some cases drag us there.
The Lindsay Lohan comment was the best...made my day. That's some pretty heavy reading there that you're taking along. I'll be a singlehander soon, looking forward to the long journeys.
A couple I liked a long time ago - - Farley Mowat's Farfarers and The boat who wouldn't float. Finally made my way through The riddle of the sands, plodding and a disappointment, but not useless.
How can you know you weren't Cicero?....lol Love Your nonsensical aproach to Your Universe Sir....If it were even offered , I would Love to learn the art of the sail....Peace to You an Yours Sir.....✌😃❤🤗😃✌
Thanks for these videos, they remind me of my transatlantic trip in 2007. Time for a new boat and a voyage to celebrate my thirtieth year I think. I am the same with old sailing books, they were all given to me by my grandfather. I think my favourite is ' lively lady' by Alec rose, I must have read it five times. My copy of Chichester is of the same vintage !
If you haven't read it, Livy's account of the Second Punic War is absolutely amazing (up until WW1 it was the biggest war in history - apparently). Really enjoy your videos, and your review of wind vane steering has added something to my shopping list (grrrrr). :-)
Christian: I really enjoyed the video of your trip and as a classical scholar I appreciate your choice in books. I'm a Marina Del Rey sailor too. I'll look out for Thelonious in the hope of meeting you in person...
Love your wit and observations, and videography as well. One of my favorites is Jonathan Livingston Seagull... Give it a go if you haven't, won't take but an hour or two.
I honestly don't know how could possibly find the time to read. I would think that every waking moment I'm not shitting my pants trying not to be scared, I'd be fixing something that has not yet actually broke. Then I would only be reading the instruction manual after I broke it. I'm a sailor over 45 years. Yet, I hang on your every word.
I'd like to suggest Sterling Hayden's autobiography "Wanderer". It is worth the read and will always have space on my bookshelf. I second the recommendation of 'The Long Way", as well.
I wish you had more books to review. Can I recommend The Reluctant Warriors, by Donald Armstrong. It is about the fall of Carthage and its wars with Rome. Also Voyage by Sterling Hayden.
I don`t know how many of your episodes I have seen so far, but it is a few ;-) I wase sure you wase a religious man. But you seem highly intelligent,- with a great way with words. Maybe it's the philosophe inyou ho foold me ;-) I usually say I belive in math... C.Dawins book from 1853? we still read. Do we still read Alone together in 200years ;-) Enjoy every episode. Still backtracing...please make more :-) Greetings from Norway.
Is it an adverse eclecticism that we gravitate to books that we either compair ourselves to the authors achievements. Or to gain a sense freedom from comparing or own misadventures to their successes and saying to ourselves, Well im not as experienced as he is, so im doing pretty well. We may never fully understand what the meaning is in each book but it does help us to understand ourselves a little better. Being alone in the confines of your vessel, you have no place to your own reality. And thus learn who you really are. The beauty of our species. Is we have the ability to change. What do in actuality, well i could write a book about it.
5:05 A likable quirky sense of humor. You made me laugh. Uh...please for give me for being slow but is that you on IMDB? It would certainly make sense if it were. On my comment revision now..No need to reply. I'm convinced I know the answer at this point.
The only one I read was Chichester's Alone across the Atlantic. Also given to me by my Father. Your right, terribly written and he did make many mistakes.
Mr. Williams . .. If you are still reading these comments . . .This short video was a hoot. Thanks for a thoughtful and funny bibliography.
Eight years ago. Well, we're all still here. Cheers/Christian
Your videos are a joy to watch, gems in a sea of annoying nonsense.
And you were 71! I am 70 and just got my first boat (since a teenager's Blue Jay)... Probably won't get across the Pacific but I've got my eyes on the Caribbean...
+Stuart Carduner Go for it!
Do it you'll never ever forget it and you only regret what you dont do so good luck
I never get tired of watching your videos. They're all fantastic! Yeah , I meant what I said. You have a gift of delving deep into the realm of detailed explanation, which makes understanding you very easy and enjoyable. Sail on and teach us more.
i've watched your pacific crossing video only a few dozen times.....don't know how i missed this one......thank you from an english lit major, and from a fellow solo sailor.
Sir, I found your channel two days ago and it has been like finding a long lost friend. I love your videographic style and your humor. I can't wait to catch up with your latest videos, but I'm starting with the oldest ones so it will take some time. I compare finding your channel with diving in murky, silty water and actually finding treasure.
For me, your series of videos are excellent. The boat looked good, the dance made me smile, the engine room put me to shame and the home movies of that time are such a treasure to have. My father said that Chichester always grumbled, that in his opinion, Camper Nic had made Gypsy Moth too long and blamed many a mishap on those extra feet but I agree with you, in that our boats will take us anywhere and in some cases drag us there.
The Lindsay Lohan comment was the best...made my day. That's some pretty heavy reading there that you're taking along. I'll be a singlehander soon, looking forward to the long journeys.
Truly enjoyed this video! You cracked me up with your Lindsay Lohan comment. Fair winds.......Don
Sartre, Camus, Russell, Heidegger... Nice collection! I think Camus would be very comforting to me if I was alone at sea.
5:17 It's as if you thought "hmm, maybe I could also just keep on going..."
A couple I liked a long time ago - - Farley Mowat's Farfarers and The boat who wouldn't float. Finally made my way through The riddle of the sands, plodding and a disappointment, but not useless.
It’s hard to understand how I found your channel but I’m glad I did. Maybe my good fortune will continue who knows.
How can you know you weren't Cicero?....lol
Love Your nonsensical aproach to Your Universe Sir....If it were even offered , I would Love to learn the art of the sail....Peace to You an Yours Sir.....✌😃❤🤗😃✌
I love this video. You've opened my eyes to some new paths to explore.
Thanks for these videos, they remind me of my transatlantic trip in 2007. Time for a new boat and a voyage to celebrate my thirtieth year I think. I am the same with old sailing books, they were all given to me by my grandfather. I think my favourite is ' lively lady' by Alec rose, I must have read it five times. My copy of Chichester is of the same vintage !
For some reason I really liked this video.
I read maybe, if your lucky, a book a year.
Might need to grab some new books.
Always liked what Humphery Bogart said ". When in doubt of God go Sailing ".
If you haven't read it, Livy's account of the Second Punic War is absolutely amazing (up until WW1 it was the biggest war in history - apparently).
Really enjoy your videos, and your review of wind vane steering has added something to my shopping list (grrrrr). :-)
Christian: I really enjoyed the video of your trip and as a classical scholar I appreciate your choice in books. I'm a Marina Del Rey sailor too. I'll look out for Thelonious in the hope of meeting you in person...
Love your wit and observations, and videography as well. One of my favorites is Jonathan Livingston Seagull... Give it a go if you haven't, won't take but an hour or two.
I really love this guy
I honestly don't know how could possibly find the time to read. I would think that every waking moment I'm not shitting my pants trying not to be scared, I'd be fixing something that has not yet actually broke. Then I would only be reading the instruction manual after I broke it. I'm a sailor over 45 years. Yet, I hang on your every word.
Sailor"s wisdom, the best there is .
I'd like to suggest Sterling Hayden's autobiography "Wanderer". It is worth the read and will always have space on my bookshelf. I second the recommendation of 'The Long Way", as well.
Living the dream! You're a neat guy, Christian.
Brilliant!
Great reviews, hilarious too.
I wish you had more books to review. Can I recommend The Reluctant Warriors, by Donald Armstrong. It is about the fall of Carthage and its wars with Rome. Also Voyage by Sterling Hayden.
Dear Mr. Williams, are the ac. plug outlets upside down? Thanks for another informative video.
Yes. Excellent eye. Factory-installed in 1985. We should all do so well upsidedown,.
I don`t know how many of your episodes I have seen so far, but it is a few ;-)
I wase sure you wase a religious man. But you seem highly intelligent,- with a great way with words.
Maybe it's the philosophe inyou ho foold me ;-)
I usually say I belive in math...
C.Dawins book from 1853? we still read. Do we still read Alone together in 200years ;-)
Enjoy every episode. Still backtracing...please make more :-)
Greetings from Norway.
Is it an adverse eclecticism that we gravitate to books that we either compair ourselves to the authors achievements. Or to gain a sense freedom from comparing or own misadventures to their successes and saying to ourselves, Well im not as experienced as he is, so im doing pretty well. We may never fully understand what the meaning is in each book but it does help us to understand ourselves a little better. Being alone in the confines of your vessel, you have no place to your own reality. And thus learn who you really are. The beauty of our species. Is we have the ability to change. What do in actuality, well i could write a book about it.
5:05 A likable quirky sense of humor. You made me laugh.
Uh...please for give me for being slow but is that you on IMDB? It would certainly make sense if it were. On my comment revision now..No need to reply. I'm convinced I know the answer at this point.
Every sailor should read Magellan by Zweig. And you think you have problems.........
Hey I have the same edition of Existentialism is a Humanism.
great vid man!
The only one I read was Chichester's Alone across the Atlantic. Also given to me by my Father. Your right, terribly written and he did make many mistakes.
Need books, my guess is that there are few floating in the Pacific...
You should wear your body sling below deck , lol
I dont leave my house ! I have 100 mile tape around my door
The Moitessier Plan
You really like Lindsey Lohan??
Especially when she was 11, and there were two of her.
ha ha ha
As a kid I fell in love with Hayley Mills. And, Hayley Mills.
William James wasn't a real philosopher.
'Your right, terribly written'? Oh, the irony!