If you haven't yet enjoyed Christians books "Alone Together" or "Philosophy of Sailing": Congratulations, you still have two marvellous Bible readings ahead of you.
For my 25th birthday, November 11, 1969, my wife gave me a book by Sir Francis Chichester about his voyage on his sailboat Gipsy Moth IV. Ever since reading that book, I've wanted to solo circumnavigate the globe. Sadly, never got the chance to do that. But she and I sailed as often as we could in our misspent youth. My wife passed away 12 years ago from lung cancer. Never smoked. Last thing she said to me was she was sorry I never experienced my dream of soloing the globe. Now, I do my sailing with you, and others like you on this here RUclips. I can't thank you enough. Fair winds, and following seas. Cheers! :)
I lost my wife to cancer 15 years ago but I spent my 69th birthday in the middle of the Pacific solo sailing to the Marquesas. 35 days en route in a 27' sailboat, the smell on approach was intoxicating. Leslie wasn't a sailor but I know she would have been glad that I did it. You can to! Ben S/V DAWN
There’s another book about him and others called “A journey for madmen”. It’s a really good read about a race around the globe by 9 men Ten months later, only one of the nine men would cross the finish line and earn fame, wealth, and glory. For the others, the reward was madness, failure, and death. It was quite the adventure for them and for the reader.
Is there anything more soothing than a master yachtsman's philosophical musings as he single-hands a 38-footer across the Pacific with Coleman Hawkins wailing away in the background? I think not. Keep 'em coming, Captain.
I selfishly wish you could post daily, your dulcet tones and witty repartee are food for the soul. So I’ll hush up and appreciate the new content. Fair winds with thanks 🙏
Sooo good to see another of your vids. I dabble in sailing and read heavily in philosophy myself and I can’t say for sure that’s the reason, but your “essays” under sail have kept me spellbound from the first one I experienced. They resonate with me as no other sailing vids do. I couldn’t help chuckling too as I listened to the rambling conversation you had with yourself and it left me wondering if it’s more common for those of us with a philosophical penchant to talk with ourselves in this fashion, as I do the exact same thing. Thanks so much for BEING there! Hope to get out there in the blue myself before too many more years pass.
Thank you for posting and sharing with us your journeys on the sea. The simple brilliance of your narrative is so soothing and inspiring. Thank you sir.
I loved this video-the images, the quality of the text (so good, so elegant), the voice of the narrator, the ambient sound, everything! And Coleman Hawkins was the cherry on top. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Christian, you inspire me every time I watch your videos. I got the biggest kick out of the spatula and the frying pan. I was thinking exactly that when you made your comments about it, Lmao….thank you for making my day.
"Sirloin steak stained pink" 😂😂 another calming delightful episode, thanks, from the Bay of Islands NZ, adrift and soaking up the last of our summer vibe, enjoying the moment with you, thanks Christian 🙏
Been busy at life last half year. Glad coming back and watch your video again. Thank you Always Mr Williams. I truly think your Alone Together was my favorite book of all time. I hope I can cope my fear to solo sail to Hawaii.
Sailing on, with jazz setting the scene, A dinner so fine, like a dream serene. Notes blend with waves in rhythmic delight, A perfect evening, under stars so bright. Thanks for sharing.
I have been following your channel for more than 2 years and i really appreciate your videos as useful and relaxing as it needs to be. But this one really touched my heart when i read the comments. I wish safe solo sailing to people who lost their parts (wife, family etc...) and finally arrive their destinations securely as well...
Good day from Port Orchard Washington. It's always good to see another video from you. In your earlier video, your teak floors turned out amazing. Happy Sailing.
Nice bit of video and exposition. I got a much deeper sense of the routine and ruminations one would have on a passage. I see 240 magnetic in my mind, feel the boat's longitudanal pitching, and love the hand-crafted details of your wooden projects and a ship-shape details. Thanks Christian!
I enjoyed the video, the music, and especially the narrative. Whether your talking about sailing, the universe, cooking with a metal spatula, or your comfortable walk in closet sized living space, you bring humor, humbleness, and most of all your happiness to your viewers. I’ve watched all your videos and look forward the next one. Thank you for sharing!
Absolutely love your videos Christian! Some wonderful laugh out loud moments to brighten a cold grey day. Just love the relaxed style with interesting tips along the way. Keep going old lad. 😉
Thanks for the videos, Christian. I love your personality and your style and your humility. You’re a great character. You should write yourself in a movie. Thanks for being you sharing all the videos you’ve shared I’d like to get my hands on those couple of books you’ve written
Thank Sir! So happy to see you back, Thank you for letting us share some time with you, thank you for the lesson, the tips, the many all sorts of tips.
I am super thankful for your stories! They are great additions to your books. I used to have the same boat as you do now, and these videos remind me of her :-) Thanks for filming 🙂
Good to see you again and impressed with the clean, smooth ongoing sailing/operation. Aware of the dodge/bimini issue, but a day in the rain under cover can be quite enjoyable and allows for less cabin time.
Great to see you enjoying the sailing! Regarding gybing the pole, have you tried the classic end-for-end technique? That is, take the lazy jib sheet with you to the mast before unclipping the pole. Then unclip the pole from the mast ring, drop the lazy sheet into what was the inboard pole chock, and pivot the pole so the old inboard end becomes the new outboard end. That brings the pole's old outboard end to you to unclip the old working sheet, and then clip the pole to the mast ring. All of this can be done leaning on the mast and maybe shrouds, but never going forward of the mast area. I find orienting the pole with chock openings up easier to see and handle. Also, rigging a foreguy bridle to mid foredeck would avoid the foredeck trip each time you gybe to rig the lazy jib sheet around the bow cleat. Would that maybe help motivate getting the gybe done sooner? ;)
I too for many years traveled with an uninvited guest such as yours. “Shouldn’t you do that or this? Or “What were you thinking?” I became tired of the continual second guessing so one day I committed an act so atrocious and promised more to come that my self appointed conscience packed up and moved out. It’s only now that I realize I miss my old friend.
Awesome video!!! I love hanging out in the cabin with Christian listening to his stream of consciousness! BTW: I used to sail lightnings at the Northport Yacht Club 😊
I thought you were going to reference Airplane when you started “I like my coffee…” In the sea of “sailing” videos, yours is one the rare gem discussing the philosophy of sailing.
Wonderful format, Captain 👍 , as unique and real as can be. "It's the entire universe! " . I can relate. After doing circles for almost 5 months on a navy destroyer in my younger days, looking at the same faces, never changing the chart...i began murmuring.."This is our life forever". ..lol.. and memorizing; The prudent mariner will not rely solely on one single means of navigation...printed on the border of the chart. , which you already know. Very inspiring seamanship! How many miles have you sailed?
Thanks again for another video. I swung by your slip after picking my boat up at the Shipyard in Marina del Rey last week, just want to see Thelonious II in person. Safe sailing
If you haven't yet enjoyed Christians books "Alone Together" or "Philosophy of Sailing": Congratulations, you still have two marvellous Bible readings ahead of you.
Even better as audio book at Audible :)
It is time I read these again. Christian thanks for sharing. Always enjoyed your work.
Do you know if there were hard covers printed?
@@_instabil I love the way Christian's read there is a tone and a cadence that is very enjoyable, so yes the audio books are nice.
🎉dude is a legend sailing ⛵️ a lovely yacht his narrative is exquisite 👌
For my 25th birthday, November 11, 1969, my wife gave me a book by Sir Francis Chichester about his voyage on his sailboat Gipsy Moth IV. Ever since reading that book, I've wanted to solo circumnavigate the globe. Sadly, never got the chance to do that. But she and I sailed as often as we could in our misspent youth. My wife passed away 12 years ago from lung cancer. Never smoked. Last thing she said to me was she was sorry I never experienced my dream of soloing the globe. Now, I do my sailing with you, and others like you on this here RUclips. I can't thank you enough. Fair winds, and following seas. Cheers! :)
Sir Francis and Gypsy Moth were my introduction to sailing as well - living in the desert and dreaming of other, different but similar environs.
@@jaydubya4727 My wife and I lived in New Mexico when she gave me that book. :)
I lost my wife to cancer 15 years ago but I spent my 69th birthday in the middle of the Pacific solo sailing to the Marquesas. 35 days en route in a 27' sailboat, the smell on approach was intoxicating. Leslie wasn't a sailor but I know she would have been glad that I did it. You can to! Ben S/V DAWN
There’s another book about him and others called “A journey for madmen”. It’s a really good read about a race around the globe by 9 men Ten months later, only one of the nine men would cross the finish line and earn fame, wealth, and glory. For the others, the reward was madness, failure, and death. It was quite the adventure for them and for the reader.
@@Tld0026 Thank you. I'm going to check it out. :)
Is there anything more soothing than a master yachtsman's philosophical musings as he single-hands a 38-footer across the Pacific with Coleman Hawkins wailing away in the background? I think not. Keep 'em coming, Captain.
Love this dudes sailing style. No bimini, no dodger, no solar panels everywhere, no gadgets or gizmos filling up the cabin. Just pure sailing.
Yeah, he’s not a liveaboard, sailing is all he does on the boat.
I selfishly wish you could post daily, your dulcet tones and witty repartee are food for the soul. So I’ll hush up and appreciate the new content. Fair winds with thanks 🙏
"I like my coffee the way I like my coffee". Simplicity. Beautiful.
Your videos, more accurately your art, is a balm for the heart, soul, and imagination. May you sail on forever, Christian. Thank you.
Sailing poetry doesn’t get any better than this. Thanks!
So happy to see a Christian Williams video!!!! Wish there were more of them but I completely understand moderation. Happy to see you again!
Thank you, you said it elegantly.
Mr. Williams, I can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos - the poetry, the humor, and the insight. Thank you so much for making them.
a notification from Christian Williams on a Sunday??? Hell yeah!🙏
Sooo good to see another of your vids. I dabble in sailing and read heavily in philosophy myself and I can’t say for sure that’s the reason, but your “essays” under sail have kept me spellbound from the first one I experienced. They resonate with me as no other sailing vids do. I couldn’t help chuckling too as I listened to the rambling conversation you had with yourself and it left me wondering if it’s more common for those of us with a philosophical penchant to talk with ourselves in this fashion, as I do the exact same thing. Thanks so much for BEING there! Hope to get out there in the blue myself before too many more years pass.
The best sailing RUclipsr there is. “Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the one the only, Christian Williams”
I just listen and smile and that’s enough-thank you for humanity
Nice video! The steel spatula on a non-stick pan bit was hilarious.
I agree
Hello again Christian, nice of you to take us along on your yearly pilgrimage to Hawaii. Good to hear from you. Fair winds gentle fellow. ⛵️😎
Thank you for posting and sharing with us your journeys on the sea. The simple brilliance of your narrative is so soothing and inspiring. Thank you sir.
Dude, you make it look easy...great video!
I loved this video-the images, the quality of the text (so good, so elegant), the voice of the narrator, the ambient sound, everything! And Coleman Hawkins was the cherry on top. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Good to see you still at it!
Christian, you inspire me every time I watch your videos. I got the biggest kick out of the spatula and the frying pan. I was thinking exactly that when you made your comments about it, Lmao….thank you for making my day.
I always enjoy sort of a contact buzz on your sailing channel. I have an oldish 40 foot Hunter. I almost feel right at home.
Always a pleasure Christian, another great account of your journey. Thanks.
"Sirloin steak stained pink" 😂😂 another calming delightful episode, thanks, from the Bay of Islands NZ, adrift and soaking up the last of our summer vibe, enjoying the moment with you, thanks Christian 🙏
There is no better storyteller anywhere…..what a gift. Hope to meet you someday Mr. Williams (my previous offer still stands!). 🤗
I am so relaxed now, thanks for sharing!
I love your videos Christian!! Makes the idea of solitary sailing far more palatable and something to look forward to.
First video I've seen pop up on my feed. What a treat! Thanks, CW!
I love everything about this video but especially your conversations/arguments with yourself!
Been busy at life last half year. Glad coming back and watch your video again. Thank you Always Mr Williams. I truly think your Alone Together was my favorite book of all time. I hope I can cope my fear to solo sail to Hawaii.
By far my favorite sailing videos. Always entertaining, inspiring and motivates me to do more with my own sailing adventures. Thank you
Sailing on, with jazz setting the scene,
A dinner so fine, like a dream serene.
Notes blend with waves in rhythmic delight,
A perfect evening, under stars so bright.
Thanks for sharing.
I'm watching this while offshore! Enjoyable narration. Cheers!
Your meditations are a balm to the soul. Philosophy of Sailing has a place in my onboard library next to Anthony Bailey and Joshua Slocum. Thank you
I have been following your channel for more than 2 years and i really appreciate your videos as useful and relaxing as it needs to be. But this one really touched my heart when i read the comments. I wish safe solo sailing to people who lost their parts (wife, family etc...) and finally arrive their destinations securely as well...
Absolutely amazing portrait of solo sailing, being out there at it's best. Thank you🙏🙏🙏🙏
I should be asleep, but this notification popped up and I couldn't say no. Great content and I look forward to each video release.
He got nothing to sell, just a honest interaction.
One of the best sailing videos I've ever seen. Kiitos. 👌
Good day from Port Orchard Washington. It's always good to see another video from you. In your earlier video, your teak floors turned out amazing. Happy Sailing.
Good place to be & ***GREAT MUSIC*** to enjoy of the evening!!
Thank you for a fantastic 21 minutes, truly enjoyable.
Nice bit of video and exposition. I got a much deeper sense of the routine and ruminations one would have on a passage. I see 240 magnetic in my mind, feel the boat's longitudanal pitching, and love the hand-crafted details of your wooden projects and a ship-shape details. Thanks Christian!
Always great to see another Christian Williams video. Sound is bluetoothed through my Hi-Fi system, so the music sounds fantastic!
This is the best channel for vicariously enjoying sailing I've found 😊
I didn't know we were taking another trip to Hawaii. I'm glad you're letting us come along with you again Christian.
He has the old floor still in this video. This might be old footage?
Check the description: "How it is, or was, or could have been--a video essay illustrated by clips from 2017 and 2021."
I love the content Christian. Keep them coming.
Another 150 nautical miles, another masterpiece 🤌
I enjoyed the video, the music, and especially the narrative. Whether your talking about sailing, the universe, cooking with a metal spatula, or your comfortable walk in closet sized living space, you bring humor, humbleness, and most of all your happiness to your viewers. I’ve watched all your videos and look forward the next one. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the boat tour. You're rightly proud of the old girl. ❤
My, my, your boat is sailing so comfortably. What a pleasant universe.
That's great that you are doing another voyage. Be safe out there!
Absolutely love your videos Christian! Some wonderful laugh out loud moments to brighten a cold grey day. Just love the relaxed style with interesting tips along the way. Keep going old lad. 😉
Beautiful and brilliant work. Inspirational. Thanks. The best of RUclips, nothing less.
There aren’t too many things on RUclips better than a Christian Williams sailing video. Fair winds and more Myers’s Rum. Cheers.
Keep on sailing, Christian! I treasure every minute of your videos.
Thanks for the videos, Christian. I love your personality and your style and your humility. You’re a great character. You should write yourself in a movie. Thanks for being you sharing all the videos you’ve shared I’d like to get my hands on those couple of books you’ve written
I just love the philosophy and turn of phrase.
I was very excited to see that you posted a new video, and it didn’t disappoint.
Love your analogies of your Lone sailing adventures Christen
Thank Sir! So happy to see you back, Thank you for letting us share some time with you, thank you for the lesson, the tips, the many all sorts of tips.
Sharing your inner monologue with your audience is invaluable. Thank you!
Never a chore to watch a new upload, Cpt Williams.
Love your videos. They helped me get through a lot of anxiety days.
I love the way you explain every details. And you make everything look so easy. Your awesome God bless.
I am super thankful for your stories! They are great additions to your books. I used to have the same boat as you do now, and these videos remind me of her :-) Thanks for filming 🙂
Thank you, I am always better for your insightful words, music, and great video. Thank you for these.
Love your unique edited style; it's just damned interesting and amusing at the same time :)
Thank you for your beautiful videos! With much envy, greetings from Italy.
Thanks again for the ride and the music. Always a great sail
Always love the running commentary on the vids..Many thx Christian...Most enjoyable.Would love to learn to sail one day However,time marches on..
Good to see you again and impressed with the clean, smooth ongoing sailing/operation. Aware of the dodge/bimini issue, but a day in the rain under cover can be quite enjoyable and allows for less cabin time.
Great to see you enjoying the sailing! Regarding gybing the pole, have you tried the classic end-for-end technique? That is, take the lazy jib sheet with you to the mast before unclipping the pole. Then unclip the pole from the mast ring, drop the lazy sheet into what was the inboard pole chock, and pivot the pole so the old inboard end becomes the new outboard end. That brings the pole's old outboard end to you to unclip the old working sheet, and then clip the pole to the mast ring. All of this can be done leaning on the mast and maybe shrouds, but never going forward of the mast area. I find orienting the pole with chock openings up easier to see and handle. Also, rigging a foreguy bridle to mid foredeck would avoid the foredeck trip each time you gybe to rig the lazy jib sheet around the bow cleat. Would that maybe help motivate getting the gybe done sooner? ;)
I too for many years traveled with an uninvited guest such as yours. “Shouldn’t you do that or this? Or “What were you thinking?” I became tired of the continual second guessing so one day I committed an act so atrocious and promised more to come that my self appointed conscience packed up and moved out. It’s only now that I realize I miss my old friend.
Fabulous, with a beautiful ending! Thank you again for being you!
Thank you for the nice video. You bring my blood pressure down and I love the way you did this one with the voiceover.
Thank you for sharing your voyage and for your thoughts. It did satisfy the drought...for now.
Stay Safe
Keep catching. 🍻
Just the universe. I’m fortunate to share it with you. Always enjoy these videos.
Gybe at Midnight. Sounds like a Blue Note record.
Absolutely perfect. I love your work. Few words, just enough. I applaud your seamanship skills.
I love the narrative.
I love your videos. So relaxing and sublime. Thanks Sailor!
Awesome video!!! I love hanging out in the cabin with Christian listening to his stream of consciousness! BTW: I used to sail lightnings at the Northport Yacht Club 😊
Existential Sail by Christian Williams. Spam and Jazz. Superb.
I thought you were going to reference Airplane when you started “I like my coffee…”
In the sea of “sailing” videos, yours is one the rare gem discussing the philosophy of sailing.
Thank you for another wonderful time.
A nice revisit. Just as good today, especially with new thoughts from you (and you).
The spiritual side of sailing in such a pleasant way
Thanks Christian, for the ride and conversation.........
One of your best! Thanks Christian!
Thanks for the new video. Calm and clever as always. Pleased to see your BCC Burgee hanging in the cabin, and the Lightning reference…
Welcome back, nice to see you again.
Thank-you Christian. You've made this landlubber's day.
Might sound silly but you're a hero of mine.
Wonderful... This is what I want... Hopefully some day. Thank you sincerely, Christian.
Thanks for being you, and putting it out there where it belongs.
I always look forward to your videos. Most enjoyable. Thank you.
Wonderful format, Captain 👍 , as unique and real as can be.
"It's the entire universe! " . I can relate. After doing circles for almost 5 months on a navy destroyer in my younger days, looking at the same faces, never changing the chart...i began murmuring.."This is our life forever". ..lol.. and memorizing;
The prudent mariner will not rely solely on one single means of navigation...printed on the border of the chart. , which you already know.
Very inspiring seamanship! How many miles have you sailed?
Thanks again for another video. I swung by your slip after picking my boat up at the Shipyard in Marina del Rey last week, just want to see Thelonious II in person. Safe sailing
Great taste in music. Knows how to identify and reside in serenity. Enjoy your hard-earned leisure and insight
I could watch this forever!