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Offshore Deck Check

A daily deck inspection while cruising ensures early identification of chafe and fittings loosened by constant movement. The boat is an Ericson 38. Turn on [CC] (Closed Captions) for details.

Nov 23, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:03

“Philosophy of Sailing”: Solo to Hawaii and Return, 2017

2021 voyage is here: https://youtu.be/Oz8wpl9YG1o Christian Williams retraces an old route in a new boat. Closed Captions (CC) available. Music: "Dance of the Kordies," Les Paul Trio; "Like Someone in Love,"* Coleman Hawkins on tenor sax; "The Boy in the...

Sep 10, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:35:43

“A New Boat,” Part 7– (Ready to Depart)

Thelonious has 60 days food on board. Is that too much? Would 59 days of food be better? Would a truly prudent mariner take 61? The challenges, mostly mental, of final prep for a long cruise.

Jun 29, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:41

Why We Sail–“Sewing Machines Comparison”

Sewing canvas is an ancient nautical craft. Who hasn't considered learning it? Three machines compared: Sailrite LSZ-1, Singer 237 and 15-91.

Jun 06, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:14

Why We Sail — “30 Knots”

Sailing in brisk winds as necessary preparation for boat and crew. (The Redondo Pier boat is a Martin 24, not a Merit 24)

Apr 07, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:04

“A New Boat”– Part 6 (Chainplate, Gooseneck)

More renovation reports here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJx_F6E8T8wyRWcRh4nja4H8w82d-cDT

Mar 18, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:08

“A New Boat”–Part 5 (Rub Rail, Interior)

The rub rail caulk is Sikaflex 291 LOT (not "Dow 291"). More renovation reports here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJx_F6E8T8wyRWcRh4nja4H8w82d-cDT

Feb 20, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:09

“Alone Together” Audiobook–Chapter 13, “Hallucinations”

Excerpt from "Alone Together: Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond" by Christian Williams. East Wind Press, 2016. Available at Amazon.com.

Nov 26, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:55

Why We Sail–“Acoustic and Electric Self Steering”

Would Django Reinhardt steer you wrong? Boats are Ericson 32-3 and Ericson 381 with Sailomat 800 servo pendulum and Raymarine EV-1 wheel pilot.

Oct 20, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:06

Sailing Audiobook Sample from Christian Williams

"Alone Together: Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond" by Christian Williams. East Wind Press, 2016. Read by the author. Audiobook available on Amazon.com, Audible and iTunes. (Thelonious was an Ericson 32-3. The sailing footage above is of Thelonious II, an ...

Aug 20, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:06

“A New Boat”–Part 4 (Time for a Sail)

Progress report on the renovation of a 1984 Ericson 38. More renovation reports here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJx_F6E8T8wyRWcRh4nja4H8w82d-cDT

Aug 19, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:03

“A New Boat”– Part 3 (“Fuel Tank Inspection Ports”)

"Alone together--Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond"--the Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY3GFaHwRAA More renovation reports here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJx_F6E8T8wyRWcRh4nja4H8w82d-cDT

May 06, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:20

Why We Sail– “Kourtney Meets Christian”

Kourtney Patterson and Christian Williams. "Alone together: Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond" by Christian Williams. 286 pages, East Wind Press, March 2016. Available at Amazon. "Accidental Sailor Girl": Kindle version: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KMCOR64...

Mar 31, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:33

“A New Boat”– Part 2 (“Floorboards Restoration”)

Repair of delaminated floorboards on the cabin sole of a 1984 Ericson 38. More renovation reports here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJx_F6E8T8wyRWcRh4nja4H8w82d-cDT

Mar 15, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:39

“Alone Together: Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond” — the Book

Available at Amazon. "Alone Together: Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond" by Christian Williams. East Wind Press, 286 pages. Pub date March 6, 2016. Watch the YouTube Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28TAdDu5L6U In 15 years at The Washington P...

Mar 07, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:10

“A New Boat” –Part 1 (Surveys)

"Alone Together" - the Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY3GFaHwRAA More renovation reports here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJx_F6E8T8wyRWcRh4nja4H8w82d-cDT

Feb 05, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:28

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.

Mar 23, 2015
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:38

Sailing Books for Offshore Reading

Turn on Closed Captions [CC] for title info.

Dec 31, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:12

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...

Dec 29, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:40

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

Nov 22, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:47

“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/...

Oct 28, 2014
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:29:36

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