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Why We Sail — “Fine Dining”
Christian Williams
Why We Sail — “Fine Dining”
There are a hundred reasons. Fine Dining is one. "Alone Together: Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond" by Christian Williams. East Wind Press, March, 2016. 286 pages. Amazon.com
Why We Sail–“Tuesday”
Christian Williams
Why We Sail–“Tuesday”
There are a hundred answers. "Tuesday" is one. "Alone Together," my book on 48 days singlehanded at sea, is now available. Video introduction here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY3GFaHwRAA
Umbrella on a Sailboat: The Scandal
Christian Williams
Umbrella on a Sailboat: The Scandal
Yes, maybe not for everyone. But I prefer no dodger or bimini or connection of the two. In a gale I want only boat, not barn siding. Is an umbrella ridiculous? I see your point. But it can be put up or down in a moment, and aside from the merry-go-roun...
Torqueedo  Electric Outboard Demonstration, 2015
Christian Williams
Torqueedo Electric Outboard Demonstration, 2015
(The dinghy shown is a West Marine RU-3, PVC rollup, often on sale for less than $700 US) When it comes to taking the crew ashore, rowing an inflatable is awkward and slow. On the other hand, a heavy outboard hanging on the stern rail is at best a flag of ...
Odysseus on a Toy Boat
Christian Williams
Odysseus on a Toy Boat
Our much-delayed hero gets a royal welcome from King Aeolis and a present that promises to send him quickly home at last. But as usual, Odysseus screws everything up. You really gotta ask yourself: is it the gods, fate, or is it just...him. 2010.
Tool of the Gods
Christian Williams
Tool of the Gods
This frank video depicts grabbing, holding and uninvited persuasion in a simulated bilge environment. Mature yachting audiences only. Music: "Titel" from "Das Boot," Klaus Doldinger.
Lewmar Hatch Lens Replacement
Christian Williams
Lewmar Hatch Lens Replacement
The acrylic of older hatches is typically crazed by exposure to UV. Few vendors are willing to replace the lens at less than 70 percent of the price of a new hatch. But the acrylic is a stock item for most plastics shops, who can also cut and drill to the ...
Sailing Books for Offshore Reading
Christian Williams
Sailing Books for Offshore Reading
Turn on Closed Captions [CC] for title info.
Catalina First Mate Cruise
Christian Williams
Catalina First Mate Cruise
Southern California sailors will recognize everything here--the light morning southerly clocking to Force 4 and the romp across San Pedro Channel, the deep emerald of Fourth of July Cove, the moorings strung with deepwater yachts, the cookouts and beer, an...
Kite Surfers, Santa Monica Bay
Christian Williams
Kite Surfers, Santa Monica Bay
A breezy day in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, USA.
History of Bermuda Multihull Sailboat Races Part 2
Christian Williams
History of Bermuda Multihull Sailboat Races Part 2
Part Two covers the 1975 Multihull Bermuda Race, which encountered an off-season hurricane, and the 1980 and 1983 races. S8mm film shows shows the evolution of multihull design, especially the work of Dick Newick, with reference to Mike Birch, Phil Weld, D...
History of Bermuda Multihull Sailboat Races Part 1
Christian Williams
History of Bermuda Multihull Sailboat Races Part 1
Early Multihull Bermuda Races 1969-1983. Part One of this two-part family video features the 1969 race from Coney Island and the 1972 event, which began at Newport. Scenes include Phil Weld; Bob Harris; air-sea rescue; repair at sea; life aboard and views...
A Family Sailboat Cruise in 1961
Christian Williams
A Family Sailboat Cruise in 1961
It used to be that families cruised together in wooden boats to uncrowded anchorages. Fifty years later, on another ocean, I'm glad to still be there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY3GFaHwRAA
Offshore With the 2014 Sailomat Steering Vane
Christian Williams
Offshore With the 2014 Sailomat Steering Vane
Demonstration of the Sailomat "800" self-steering vane during a 6,000-mile transit Los Angeles-Hawaii and return. Installation procedures: http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/entry.php?192-Sailomat-800-Installation-(2014)
“Alone Together”: Singlehanded Sailing, LA to Hawaii and Return.
Christian Williams
“Alone Together”: Singlehanded Sailing, LA to Hawaii and Return.
2021 voyage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz8wpl9YG1o&t=2663s 2017 voyage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5m9yT06Khg ; The book: "Alone Together: Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond" at Amazon.com ; "Book Trailer" video :https://www.youtube.com/...
Raymarine SPX-5 wheel pilot with P70 Control Head Demonstration
Christian Williams
Raymarine SPX-5 wheel pilot with P70 Control Head Demonstration
What's missing in this initial trial is emphasis on sail trim. The Raymarine works well in quite heavy air and sea--far better than the general reputation of wheel pilots--if the boat is trimmed for neutral helm, as it must be for a pendulum wind vane syst...
Sailing the Eastport Pram
Christian Williams
Sailing the Eastport Pram
This 8-foot mahogany ply pram weighs only about 60 pounds, and can be carried balanced on the head like a kayak. The mast is only 96 inches, and the standing lug rig fits inside the boat. More on the Eastport Pram at clcboats.com.
Boatbuilding: The Eastport Pram in Seven Minutes
Christian Williams
Boatbuilding: The Eastport Pram in Seven Minutes
Builders can pause at any frame to compare notes. Two years later the pram set off for Hawaii on the foredeck of a 32-foot sloop. Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28TAdDu5L6U

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