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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