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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–“Self-Isolation 2020”
We're in this together--we just didn't know how few together was.
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 ...
“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 4–Cruising Boat Maneuvers.
In this episode Alex rehearses raising the mainsail and revisits the challenge of "prop walk, and practices tacking with emphasis on coordination between helm and crew. https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
“Rarotonga,” coming in October
Publication date Oct. 10, 2019, from East Wind Press. Audiobook and eBook, Dec. 1.
“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
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.
“Introduction to Sailing,” Part 6–Nautical Terms in Action”
https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
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...
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
“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...
Why We Sail–“The Wheel Pilot, 2018”
The Raymarine EV-100 wheel pilot: quantifying its quirks and qualifications. Turn on [CC] (Closed Captions) for details. Regarding "auto tack": Why would anybody select a preordained tack? Why not select a 90-degree tack, or 100, or 110, or 130 degree t...
In “Slow TV,” Nothing Happens.
In "Slow TV," nothing happens. Absolutely nothing at all. No story, no music, no reason. Here's 18 minutes of it. G'night, all. New from East Wind Press: "Philosophy of Sailing: Offshore in Search of the Universe" by Christian Williams. https://www.yo...
Audiobook Chapter 27, “Alone Together: Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond” by Christian Williams.
Audiobook available at Amazon.com and Audible.com. Video presented is not of events described.
“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–“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.
“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.
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
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