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Catalina Island,  the Quick Escape from Los Angeles
Christian Williams
Catalina Island, the Quick Escape from Los Angeles
Two Harbors at the isthmus of Catalina remains in 2022 as it was 30 years ago, an emerald green safe harbor just offshore, accessible only by boat. Lots of boats.
“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 1–First Sail Ever
Christian Williams
“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 1–First Sail Ever
How to Sail for beginners. "Introduction to Sailing" videos https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 2–Learning Like a Kid
Christian Williams
“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 2–Learning Like a Kid
Hats off to the Junior Sailing Program of California Yacht Club, Marina del Rey, CA. https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
Invited to Go Sailing? What to Expect.
Christian Williams
Invited to Go Sailing? What to Expect.
Guests for an afternoon sail aboard the 1984 Ericson 381 sloop Thelonious II. Comments on sea sickness, life jackets, man overboard, and one difference between yachting and golf. Oh, and try not to block the companionway. https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
New Sails for Thelonious, 2022
Christian Williams
New Sails for Thelonious, 2022
How to choose new sails for a cruising boat. Offshore sails are bulletproof but heavy. Time for a set of coastal cruising Dacron, lighter and whiter, for Sunday afternoon. Thanks to Oliver McCann of UK Sailmakers, Marina del Rey.
A Sailing Family at the Dawn of Multihulls
Christian Williams
A Sailing Family at the Dawn of Multihulls
Christian Williams' personal commentary on early multihull Bermuda races reveals evolution of yacht design in quest for speed on the open sea. Features rescue by US Coast Guard, offshore damage, the charms and discomfort of the Gulf Stream, and the nature ...
Why We Sail–“Reflections in Varnish, Winter 2023”
Christian Williams
Why We Sail–“Reflections in Varnish, Winter 2023”
Say, is this progress? Sails, varnish, sandpaper, leaks, felt, an electric bicycle and the recollection of a very different recent past. Wise up 2023, we're expecting better. For subtitles in any language: turn on [cc]/Settings/Subtitles/Autotranslate/Ch...
Advanced Cruising-Boat Sailing Techniques (Part 7, “Introduction to Sailing”)
Christian Williams
Advanced Cruising-Boat Sailing Techniques (Part 7, “Introduction to Sailing”)
Closed Captions [CC] have been corrected. This video, Part 7 of the "Introduction to Sailing" playlist, explores the techniques and goals of advanced recreational sailors, with an emphasis on confidence gained by analysis and observation. https://youtu.be...
Are We Sinking yet? Ah, the Endless Summer–of Yacht Maintenance
Christian Williams
Are We Sinking yet? Ah, the Endless Summer–of Yacht Maintenance
Closed Captions [cc] corrected. Encounters with dripless shaft seal, a faulty seacock, another sail cover revision, installation of a galvanic isolator and troubleshooting a Raymarine wheel pilot.
Christmas Books, 2023
Christian Williams
Christmas Books, 2023
A quick look at books by Christian Williams, available at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christian-Williams/author/B001H6IOB8?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true For a survey of notable authors writing a...
Battle for the Sole of Thelonious II
Christian Williams
Battle for the Sole of Thelonious II
Labor-intensive replacement of the cabin sole (the floor) of a 1984 Ericson Model 381 (38') sailboat. And what it says about measuring, cutting, fitting and just about finishing off the carpenter.
24 Hours Offshore Alone
Christian Williams
24 Hours Offshore Alone
How it is, or was, or could have been--a video essay illustrated by clips from 2017 and 2021.
Why We Sail–“Lessons of Spring, 2024”
Christian Williams
Why We Sail–“Lessons of Spring, 2024”
Christian Williams embarks on another thrilling sailing episode sharing lessons of spring during 2024. From preparing for sailing with friends to engaging in unique projects around the sailboat, watch this video as he explores tips and tricks on how to mai...
Christian Williams Interview, UK Sails
Christian Williams
Christian Williams Interview, UK Sails
This channel is not sponsored or affiliated with UK Sails or any other entity, and receives no compensation from YouTube-generated advertising. The sailing books playlist mentioned in the interview is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_yKEY5ty9Y&l...
Brilliant Repairs, Innovations — and Slapjack, 2024!
Christian Williams
Brilliant Repairs, Innovations — and Slapjack, 2024!
Fouled prop, engine descaling, regluing PVC inflatable, cushion for foredeck, and a family card game reminiscent of cage fighting, and from which I have learned over the years to stand well back.
40 Sailing Books for Holiday Giving
Christian Williams
40 Sailing Books for Holiday Giving
A video compilation over ten years of classic and contemporary sailing books, any of which makes a marvelous gift--or addition to our own shelf. See below for timestamp location of titles. Christian Williams books and audiobooks: https://www.amazon.com/...
A Gale of Fire Turns our World to Ash
Christian Williams
A Gale of Fire Turns our World to Ash
Thelonious II is safe and so are we. But as for our home of 35 years....
Update: Sailing After the Palisades Fire
Christian Williams
Update: Sailing After the Palisades Fire
There's nothing a good sewing machine can't mend. We're looking for a new house, unless of course we decide to build on our vacant lot, a decision being made by about 8,000 families, few of them much further along in the process than we are. In the meanti...

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