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January 30, 2025
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In “Slow TV,” Nothing Happens.
In "Slow TV," nothing happens. Absolutely nothing at all. No story, no music, no reason. Here's 18 minutes of it. G'night, all. New from East Wind Press: "Philosophy of Sailing: Offshore in Search of the Universe" by Christian Williams. https://www.yo...
Why We Sail–“Jacklines and Harness”
Thinking through the consequences of a skipper falling overboard.
Why We Sail–“The Wheel Pilot, 2018”
The Raymarine EV-100 wheel pilot: quantifying its quirks and qualifications. Turn on [CC] (Closed Captions) for details. Regarding "auto tack": Why would anybody select a preordained tack? Why not select a 90-degree tack, or 100, or 110, or 130 degree t...
“Philosophy of Sailing”–the Book
"Philosophy of Sailing: Offshore in Search of the Universe," by Christian Williams. East Wind Press, 2018. 280 pages with 40 illustrations, Preparation Guide, Toolbox of Books and Glossary of Nautical Terms. Audiobook and Kindle edition also available at...
Audiobook Sample, “Philosophy of Sailing” 2018
"Philosophy of Sailing: Offshore in Search of the Universe" by Christian Williams. East Wind Press, 2018. 272 pages. https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Sailing-Offshore-Search-Universe/dp/0997253118
Sailing Audiobook Selection–Chapter 29, “Becalmed”
Excerpt from "Philosophy of Sailing: Offshore in Search of the Universe" by Christian Williams. Available at Audible and Amazon. "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" performed by Thelonious Monk (video only). Standards, Columbia Jazz Masterpieces, 19...
“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 6–Nautical Terms in Action”
https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
Sailing Books as Holiday Gifts, 2018
Ten books that make good gifts for sailors. Turn on Closed Captions--click [CC] on lower YouTube screen--for title information. Apologies for the audio quality.
Why We Sail–“Spring, Finally”
An Ericson 381 sloop in Santa Monica Bay, 10 knots, one Kona beer, moderate jet lag.
“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 3: Moving Up to a Larger Boat
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. https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
“Rarotonga,” coming in October
Publication date Oct. 10, 2019, from East Wind Press. Audiobook and eBook, Dec. 1.
“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 4–Cruising Boat Maneuvers.
In this episode Alex rehearses raising the mainsail and revisits the challenge of "prop walk, and practices tacking with emphasis on coordination between helm and crew. https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
“Rarotonga,” a new sailboat novel from Christian Williams
Paperback, Kindle and Audible audiobook now at: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YVH915X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
Audiobook Sample: “Rarotonga,” a novel by Christian Williams
Audiobook, print and eBook now available at Amazon. Eleven-minute excerpt from Chapter Nine, "Storm." Eccentric millionaire Robert "Bobby" Ayers, fleeing creditors, ex-wives and law enforcement, makes a critical decision in mid-Pacific after a serie...
Why We Sail–“Pram Story”
Sometimes small is big. This is an Eastport pram, built from a kit by Chesapeake Light Craft. It sails well and is very light but its capacity limits utility. An inflatable is required as a supplement .
Holiday Sailing Book Recommendations 2019
This is a new upload correcting the former stereo imbalance issue. Apologies for lost comments. Previous book recommendation videos: "Rarotonga," new novel by Christian Williams (2019)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw39kJ-4rsk&t=1s "Sailing Books ...
Why We Sail — “Winter Again”
Winter's the season of work, and it works us, too. Subtitles [cc] have been corrected.
Why We Sail–“Self-Isolation 2020”
We're in this together--we just didn't know how few together was.
Why We Sail–“Last Sail for the Duration”
Captions corrected [cc]. Twelve knots and sunny 70 degrees off Los Angeles, then back to the face masks and worldwide uncertainty. We trim sails now not for speed or sky but for the good of all.
Endless Sailing with Thelonious Monk
A memory world of wind and sea in plague time. For endless play on entertainment screen, right-click and select "Loop." Playlist: 0:06 "Let a Song Go Out of my Heart," Art of the Ballad, 1957 3:06 "Sweet and Lovely," Art of the Ballad. 10:30 "Tea for Two,...
Why We Sail–“Casual Singlehanding”
Notes on the value and pleasure of occasionally setting sail alone.
“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 5–Time to Reef
https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
Why We Sail–“Summer, 2020”
We looked forward to summer and this is what we got. But summer isn't one season, it's the memory of all of them and the hope for more.
Why We Sail–“Escape the Neighborhood”
Tools are identified in Closed Captions [CC]. Resolution in the face of hardship, calm in the eye of the storm, and a beer opener that works. These attributes I commend to all of us, especially when the wind rises to 5.5 knots.
Why We Sail–“Rehabilitation in Winter”
Haul out the boat, but keep your feet wet. The dolphins are listening. Closed Captions [CC] have been corrected.
Beach Dogs of Rarotonga
It's always Latitude 21 South, Longitude 159 West somewhere.
Why We Sail–“Time to Call the Coast Guard”
Notes on USCG boarding protocols, helicopter rescue, commercial ship diversions and survival far at sea. Who're you gonna call? Semper paratus, skipper. Turn on YouTube Closed Captions [cc] for English.
Why We Sail–“Cape Horn Steering Vane Install and Sea Trial”
Click on [cc] for corrected English subtitles. Excellent installation video by "Sailing Uma": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaqW0EYF20I Christian's candid report on the challenges of the Cape Horn install: https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/threads/installa...
Why We Sail — “Ready for Departure, Hawaii 2021”
Video of completed 2021 voyage here: https://youtu.be/Oz8wpl9YG1o Noon position reports here, click on day for log entry: https://www.olmsteadwilliams.com/christians-journey/
Update: Thelonious II Departs Oahu Aug. 9
Christian Williams departs Oahu singlehanded for Los Angeles after delay by gale trade winds. For daily noon position reports and breadcrumb trail, click here: https://www.olmsteadwilliams.com/christians-journey/ Full video in September.
Hawaii 2021: Inside Singlehanded Sailing with Christian Williams
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: https:/...
3-Minute Preview, “Inside Singlehanded Sailing with Christian Williams”
Link to 90-minute movie at end card
Why We Sail–“Refit and Hey, Why no Dodger?”
Renewing the Ericson 381 after 5,000 miles at sea. Also, remarks on the utility of sailboat dodgers.
Offshore with the Cape Horn Self-Steering Wind Vane
Full discussion of the Cape Horn (brand) integral servo-pendulum self-steering wind vane vane system.
“Introduction to Sailing,” an Audiobook Original
An invitation to sailing from dinghies to cruising and racing. See you out there. https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk