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Delivering a 1959 Triton Sailboat from Kauai to Honolulu
Episode #231 : YACHT DELIVERY CHRONICLES : The Hawaiian Adventures : Part 2 Hello Friends, Welcome to Part 2 of the latest installment of Yacht Delivery Chronicles. On this episode Esteban and myself head to his boat at Nawiliwili Harbor from Port Allen...
Yacht Delivery Chronicles : Kauai Bound on a Pacific Seacraft 37 Sailboat (PART 1)
Episode #230 : Season 8 : The Hawaiian Adventures : Bringing a 1959 Triton to Honolulu - Part 1 Hello Friends, Welcome to a new episode of "Yacht Delivery Chronicles"! On this episode my friend Esteban and myself catch a ride onboard SV Solstice with Capt...
WE Sail the NaPali Coast of Kauai | Episode 128
WE sail the most incredible coast in the world, the NaPali Coast of Kauai. WE have now completed the trifecta of seeing the NaPali Coast, by land, by air and now by sea. WE had a wonderful week of exploration with our friends from Colorado around the isl...
WE Explore Kauai by Helicopter & Foot | Episode 127
WE explore the oldest island of the Hawaiian chain, Kauai. We hike a portion of the Kalalau Trail on the NaPali Coast to a beautiful white sand beach. This hike was one of the most beautiful hikes we have ever been on. The following day we explore more o...
WE Sailed to Hawaii and Almost Missed Kauai | Episode 126
We sailed to Hawaii mostly to sail to Kauai, but we almost didn't make it. In fact, we didn't sail at all to Kauai. On this episode, we struggled with getting our COVID tests so that we could go to Kauai. It was the main island that convinced us all that w...
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 .
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...
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...
Oahu to Kauai and plans for the future
100 mile sail from Ala Wai to Nuwiliwili harbor on Kauai. Before departing I finish up a long overdue boat project. After some initially good wind I get stuck drifting becalmed for hours. Things pick up eventually and the rest of the passage goes great. If...
“Rarotonga,” coming in October
Publication date Oct. 10, 2019, from East Wind Press. Audiobook and eBook, Dec. 1.
Why We Sail–“Spring, Finally”
An Ericson 381 sloop in Santa Monica Bay, 10 knots, one Kona beer, moderate jet lag.
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.
“Philosophy of Sailing”–the Book
"Philosophy of Sailing: Offshore in Search of the Universe," by Christian Williams. East Wind Press, 2018. 280 pages with 40 illustrations, Preparation Guide, Toolbox of Books and Glossary of Nautical Terms. Audiobook and Kindle edition also available at...
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.
“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.
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)
“A New Boat”– Part 6 (Chainplate, Gooseneck)
More renovation reports here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJx_F6E8T8wyRWcRh4nja4H8w82d-cDT
“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
“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.
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.
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 ...
“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
16-06_last days on Hawaii (sailing ZERO)
Aloha, another episode is ready. I'm going to set sails to my solo ocean crossing soon. The last days on Hawaii were very intense, I got some issues to solve on ZERO which showed up just a couple days before my planned departure.. but there was also tim...
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