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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–“Casual Singlehanding”
Notes on the value and pleasure of occasionally setting sail alone.
Why We Sail — “Winter Again”
Winter's the season of work, and it works us, too. Subtitles [cc] have been corrected.
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–“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 .
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...
Sailing with Olivia
I meet Olivia in Ala Wai aboard her Panda 34. We sail together to Kauai and talk about our solo trans pacific crossings. We weave our way through a crowded anchorage at night and spend the next day exploring Hanalei. Sailing back takes several times longer...
“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
Final passage aboard Swedish Fish
After a hike and a night anchored on the sandbar, I sail the east side of Oahu from Kaneohe to Honolulu. Tacking through the reefs in Kaneohe at night in 20kts of wind adds some excitement to the beginning of the passage. Once Im away from the protection o...
Going BALD At 32! What can you DO? Ep 90
With a pale patch of bald skin on the top of his head that refuses to grow, Joel finally decides to take drastic measures... This is a little peak at what we've been up to this summer while attempting to destress and grow back some hair! It's been a wil...
Backpacking along the Na Pali Coast
Two day hike along the infamous Na Pali Coast. IG @SamHolmesSailing If you’re interested in contributing, links for patreon or paypal are below: https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=ZMVEQM...
“Rarotonga,” coming in October
Publication date Oct. 10, 2019, from East Wind Press. Audiobook and eBook, Dec. 1.
Another Drone Down
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“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
Beating upwind from Lahaina to Honolua
Sailing again after a short break on the mainland. Weighing anchor in the tight harbor was a bit of a challenge but I got out alright. I sail through some light winds when suddenly the wind flips 180° and strengthens. I make it safely to Honolua bay after...
Solo sailing Los Angeles to Hawaii on 23ft boat
This video documents my trip from Los Angeles to Hawaii. I spent 27 days alone at sea aboard my small Ranger 23 sailboat. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330...
Sailing to Hana Maui from Honokohau Big Island via Alenuihaha
Sailing my 23 foot ranger sailboat from Big Island to Maui. The winds were pretty strong once I got in the channel and I spent most of the the time with the third reef in. Follow my progress here https://www.facebook.com/SwedishFishYacht
Why We Sail–“Spring, Finally”
An Ericson 381 sloop in Santa Monica Bay, 10 knots, one Kona beer, moderate jet lag.
Cruising Lealea Winter: Alaska vs. Hawaii
How does winter ashore in Alaska compare to winter in Hawaii? Well, you don't have to shovel rain. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "C...
TRAILER: Journey Back to Myself (2019)
A film by Margie Woods. Margie Woods puts it all out there in Journey Back to Myself. With limited offshore experience, she sets sail solo from San Francisco to Haunani, Hawaii - the only female entry in the 2016 Transpac race. https://sfbaysss.org/shtp201...
Some like it HOT! – Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 95
Visit our private server at www.lazygeckos.net You can gain access to our server by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/lazygeckos Want more LGS? Follow our public Instagram @lazygeckosailing PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! To see extra fun footage in our Season 6 ...
Enjoying the NUDE BEACH Maui, Hawaii – Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 94
Visit our private server at www.lazygeckos.net You can gain access to our server by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/lazygeckos Want more LGS? Follow our public Instagram @lazygeckosailing PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! To see extra fun footage in our Season 6 ...
Life is Like Sailing – Winter Cruising 2019 – Part 2
We finish the weekend cruise, I check out how my new rain catcher works and stay tuned for a little flashback video at the end!
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.
“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 6–Nautical Terms in Action”
https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
Dismasted at Sea – Lazy Gecko Sailing VLOG 85
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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...
Sailing Hawaii To Alaska – Getting Chased – Ep. 116 RAN Sailing
A strong gale, light storm, is coming in our direction and we sail as fast as we can to get in front of it. We spend our last days at sea on passage from Hawaii to Kodiak, Alaska, getting chased! We are a Swedish couple who wanted a different kind of life...
Sailing Hawaii To Alaska – Changing Climate – Ep. 115 RAN Sailing
It’s getting colder and colder on our passage to Kodiak, Alaska and we now sail in fog almost every day. This is whats it's like to sail in the northern latitudes! We are a Swedish couple who wanted a different kind of life. So we moved aboard our sailb...
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 Hawaii To Alaska – Crossing Latitudes – Ep. 114 RAN Sailing
We are a couple of days out on our sail from Hawaii to Kodiak, Alaska. The weather is still warm and sunny but it’s changing pretty fast. Join us at sea as we continue to sail across the latitudes to the north! We are a Swedish couple who wanted a diff...
Playing Peek A Boo with a TIGER SHARK! (Drenched Ep. 44)
We search for tigers on the Big Island of Hawaii! Will we find them??? Check us out on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/drenched_divers If you love scuba, sailing, travel, adventure, exploration, conservation, and all things aquatic, we really hop...
Sailing Hawaii To Alaska – Leaving The Tropics – Ep. 113 RAN Sailing
We find a good weather window and untie the lines in Honolulu Harbor and set off north towards Kodiak, Alaska. Sad to leave such a beautiful place but excited to go to a new place and a new climate! This passage might look longer on a map than our previous...
Getting Ready To Sail To Alaska – Ep. 112 RAN Sailing
The summer is slowly starting in Alaska and we're getting ready to set sail from Hawaii as soon as the weather improves. While waiting we install a new heater which will be needed up north. We also visit John and Amanda from 48 North aboard their Hallberg ...
A Dive Down Memory Lane (DRENCHED Ep. 43)
Good vibes, happiness, and a dive down memory lane on Oahu's beautiful north shore. Check us out on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/drenched_divers If you love scuba, sailing, travel, adventure, exploration, conservation, and all things aquatic, ...
Preparing For Higher Latitudes With A Series Drogue – Ep. 111 RAN Sailing
Our coming ocean passage to Alaska will be in more unstable weather than before so we decided to add a Jordan Series Drogue. A series drogue is a great passive system if you get into a gale or storm and are in the risk of a knock-down. We also install two ...
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