I am 71yr old and after listening to your guests I realize that I wish I learned about Sailing during my youth. I am considering sailing at my age and maybe I can have some of my own tales to tell. I don't think it is too late to start. I really enjoyed your program. Thanks.
Ah, really...! This was one of the great interviews that make this series, alone, a treasure for future sailors and adventurers to find. Recorded so casually, like an after-dinner conversation aboard, feeling the timeless rhythms of the sea, when words just seem to crystallize memories and learned wisdom to be passed on, ear to ear, heart to heart. What rang truest to me was the paring down that must happen, and then the commitment that follows - whether in choosing a boat, a lifestyle, outfitting - in cruising or in trekking. Finding the "raw;" making it happen; finding the people (not just the sceneries) that turn memories into our history. Deep thanks, Lin and David, and thanks, James, for dedicating your channel so wisely to all this.
Read a lot of Pardey literature over the last 4 decades. Good to see Lin is sharp as a tack and still living her best life. Onya Dave for being key to her later life.
Great! Lin and Larry got me sailing and living aboard back in the 80's with no money and no skills. Best part of my life and still a sailing addict. Glad to see Lin is still sailing.
Rich interviews, one of the best, James. You have contributed so much to the sailing literature with the Yarns conversations. This one is a true legacy and I thank you very much. Happy 2024.
Brilliant , love it ,,and guess this is what it all about not only the places you get to see but the magic people you meet , Thank you for sharing inspiring stuff James !!!
James , super job of interviewing. Great to hear Lin and Davids story....and congrats to you for not being an " Interupter", and, allowing your guests to be the stars...as they usually are. Good going James, well done and looking forward to your next interview.
What a wonderful interview, I hope it is just part 1! Lin sounds like she has more stories than you have batteries so it would be so awesome to have another story telling with her. Thank You, James.
Great interview James. Must have been amazing meeting and interviewing Lin. Thanks for sharing. I feel fortunate to live in Scandinavia and I'm really looking forward sailing up to Norway in May. Take care
Good and enjoyable conversation, thank you! Its interesting to observe the changes in you since your sail to Hawaii while losing your companion. Good luck
James, thank you brother for bringing this to us all. I still have a couple Lin and Larry VHS tapes! The grandparents of Cruising??? I guess that makes the Shard's auntie Sheryl and uncle Paul??? Lol!!!
Thank you, James, Lin, and david. Amazing conversation. I wish I learned about Sailing during my youth. You all make it sound like worthwhile adventure for energetic people. 😊
im really enjoying this podcast i recently stumbled upon. I just wish James would invest in a Microphone so we can hear more clearly. Im usually listening while working in a noisy environment and id very much appreciate being able to listen this podcast rather than selecting a different podcast out of audible issues.
Holly Martin, Wind Hippy Sailing, is the ballsiest young adventurers, exploring the seas with the absolute least with the best humour. A real inspiration.
Although I appreciated the talk and knowledge and will consider the points, in one breath it’s “no guns and don’t be afraid”, then it’s “we wanted security”, based upon fear of attack. Living with shooting someone wouldn’t be easy, but then risking your crew’s safety is also a problem (from both having firearms or not having them on board). Arguments for and against gun based security are both important to consider. Also realizing the benefit from some of the 26 boats possibly being armed bleeds over to all boats in the rally.
Fabulous - I now have all the excuses I need to “just go” and “put aside the broken parts” - I can “fix them all later”.. And“don’t let the broken complications stop [me] from sailing..” 😅
“Please don’t shoot me” imagine your sailing security plan is contingent upon begging for your life from pirates and hoping they decide not to rape/kill and only rob because carrying a gun and having a possible shootout is unacceptable. To each their own, but there are worse things than dying in a shootout.
Lebt mal in Deutschland. Dann erscheint alles als Kleinigkeit. Wer wirklich Abenteuer will, sollte nicht auf irgendwelche Ozeane gehen, sondern sein Leben im aktuellen Deutschland versuchen.
@@bertram5798 tja, leider läuft es nicht bei mir. Hab aber keine Schuld dran. Würde lieber selbst weg segeln. Leider ist mein Boot im Winterlager. Ihr mache trotz allem was gut.
Go small. Go simple. Go NOW. Lovely words. Lovely guest. Lovely podcast.
I am 71yr old and after listening to your guests I realize that I wish I learned about Sailing during my youth. I am considering sailing at my age and maybe I can have some of my own tales to tell. I don't think it is too late to start. I really enjoyed your program. Thanks.
Make it real. This isn’t a dress rehearsal..lol. God bless.
I've re- found your videos (courtesy of your Ilford Sound entries) & I'm really looking forward to your "Yarns" What a great idea! 👍
My neighbor joined a club at 70. He just emailed me from Fiji. Made it happen.
How is it going? Have you made it happen?
Ah, really...! This was one of the great interviews that make this series, alone, a treasure for future sailors and adventurers to find. Recorded so casually, like an after-dinner conversation aboard, feeling the timeless rhythms of the sea, when words just seem to crystallize memories and learned wisdom to be passed on, ear to ear, heart to heart. What rang truest to me was the paring down that must happen, and then the commitment that follows - whether in choosing a boat, a lifestyle, outfitting - in cruising or in trekking. Finding the "raw;" making it happen; finding the people (not just the sceneries) that turn memories into our history. Deep thanks, Lin and David, and thanks, James, for dedicating your channel so wisely to all this.
You said it man
Read a lot of Pardey literature over the last 4 decades. Good to see Lin is sharp as a tack and still living her best life. Onya Dave for being key to her later life.
What an epic opportunity to chat with such a well-known inspiration. I'm loving this part of your journey
Every part of this was so delightful to hear. The minutes just flew by. Thank you all for sharing.
THE LEGEND HERSELF! Just started “Self-Sufficient Sailor”, 3rd edition. Stoked for this episode.
Wow this is wild man, you are a fortunate guy to have landed this interview. And he is a lucky man to find such a partner. This was one of a kind.
Me and Lin had corresponded for years before and just happened to be in the same marina at the same time 👍🏻
Great! Lin and Larry got me sailing and living aboard back in the 80's with no money and no skills. Best part of my life and still a sailing addict. Glad to see Lin is still sailing.
Rich interviews, one of the best, James. You have contributed so much to the sailing literature with the Yarns conversations. This one is a true legacy and I thank you very much. Happy 2024.
Thanks for introducing David. An educated Australian is always good company.
James, YARNS comes across to me as some of your best work. I could be wrong but you seem to enjoy making them. Keep them coming.
Brilliant , love it ,,and guess this is what it all about not only the places you get to see but the magic people you meet , Thank you for sharing inspiring stuff James !!!
Wow, that was a FANTASTIC video…….. can we have more Yarns please. You were so fortunate to get Lynn and David, two great people.
there is a full season of YARNS up online for everyone's enjoyment 👍🏻
@@SailorJames 🤪😄👍
James , super job of interviewing. Great to hear Lin and Davids story....and congrats to you for not being an " Interupter", and, allowing your guests to be the stars...as they usually are.
Good going James, well done and looking forward to your next interview.
Amazing info, beautiful talk... thank you James! Good winds!
These interviews are wonderfully candid. They are great contributions to the cruising channels
I agree 💯
Enjoyed seeing this chat. Knew David in another life and so good to learn of his sailing life and his partner Lin. ❤
Wonderful interview.
Good on ya mate
What a wonderful interview, I hope it is just part 1! Lin sounds like she has more stories than you have batteries so it would be so awesome to have another story telling with her. Thank You, James.
Again a wonderful episode James! I love Yarns! A beautiful insight to some amazing people!
Cheers from Southern California USA 🇺🇸
Great interview James. Must have been amazing meeting and interviewing Lin. Thanks for sharing. I feel fortunate to live in Scandinavia and I'm really looking forward sailing up to Norway in May. Take care
Wonderful update on these cruising icons. Thank you James!
Good and enjoyable conversation, thank you! Its interesting to observe the changes in you since your sail to Hawaii while losing your companion. Good luck
Great work James 👍
Wonderful conversation ❤thank you
thanks...truely wonderful interview
So many pearls of insightful wisdom … thank you!
James, thank you brother for bringing this to us all. I still have a couple Lin and Larry VHS tapes! The grandparents of Cruising??? I guess that makes the Shard's auntie Sheryl and uncle Paul??? Lol!!!
What a treat to listen to this interview with Lin and David! They both share great stories bracketed with descriptions of far off lands.
AMAZING Historic Interview🙏
Awesome yarn with a legend in sailing ⛵️ mate! Cheers thanks for another great episode James! Have a happy new year and all the best for 2024 mate.
I would love to know more about what is on your book shelf. I think it is always interesting to see what sailors read. Perhaps a future episode.
Brilliant! Loved it.
Splendid!!!!!
Thank you, James, Lin, and david. Amazing conversation. I wish I learned about Sailing during my youth. You all make it sound like worthwhile adventure for energetic people. 😊
Amazing interview! Just bought some of Lin’s books. Can’t wait to read them ❤
Most wonderful interview. I echo david strumsky's comment. Well done!
these are great. another inside look into the sailing life.
For a deck hand at most. It is such a wonderful transition. The personal stories give way. Next thing one knew, you are hearing about sailing.
That was most enjoyable - great interview.
Fantastic interview! Such lovely people.
James thank you for a great video so so well done....please keep them comeing thanks again from AZ
nice interview, thanks
Wow, how interesting to hear David comes from Alva Beach. I live minutes from there too. Love listening to this sit down chat. ❤
Thank you
Great interview
Very good talk. I love the Quinkan print hiding on the wall.
Good one James
Just lovely :)
She's a legend
Excellent
im really enjoying this podcast i recently stumbled upon. I just wish James would invest in a Microphone so we can hear more clearly. Im usually listening while working in a noisy environment and id very much appreciate being able to listen this podcast rather than selecting a different podcast out of audible issues.
If you can’t dedicate attention to a subject, it’s not my issue 👍🏻
Brilliant
Happiness comes from within
This one is going to be hard to beat.
Which is why it was the season finale 😂
What a life you’ve had
James - My podcast app says your link to the podcast is bad. I am going to keep trying to get it do download. (Android /Podcast addict app)
Yes YARNS is now only available on RUclips
Holly Martin, Wind Hippy Sailing, is the ballsiest young adventurers, exploring the seas with the absolute least with the best humour. A real inspiration.
Although I appreciated the talk and knowledge and will consider the points, in one breath it’s “no guns and don’t be afraid”, then it’s “we wanted security”, based upon fear of attack. Living with shooting someone wouldn’t be easy, but then risking your crew’s safety is also a problem (from both having firearms or not having them on board). Arguments for and against gun based security are both important to consider. Also realizing the benefit from some of the 26 boats possibly being armed bleeds over to all boats in the rally.
Tell me your an American without telling me your an American. You live in fear, it’s unnecessary
Fabulous - I now have all the excuses I need to “just go” and “put aside the broken parts” - I can “fix them all later”.. And“don’t let the broken complications stop [me] from sailing..” 😅
Great interview. They are rock stars.
Wonderful :)
Whoa.
YEAH BIG DOG!!! 🐶
Also now they want you to have a captains license if your boats above 26’. I guess because so many people are buying boats.
I have no clue what country you are talking about but that is not the case for the USA or any country that I know of
“Please don’t shoot me” imagine your sailing security plan is contingent upon begging for your life from pirates and hoping they decide not to rape/kill and only rob because carrying a gun and having a possible shootout is unacceptable. To each their own, but there are worse things than dying in a shootout.
You are a sad American clown
🙂🙌☕️
Obligatory Supportive Comment
Lebt mal in Deutschland. Dann erscheint alles als Kleinigkeit. Wer wirklich Abenteuer will, sollte nicht auf irgendwelche Ozeane gehen, sondern sein Leben im aktuellen Deutschland versuchen.
Nice. Läuft bei dir!
@@bertram5798 tja, leider läuft es nicht bei mir. Hab aber keine Schuld dran. Würde lieber selbst weg segeln. Leider ist mein Boot im Winterlager. Ihr mache trotz allem was gut.
Also ihr macht es richtig wollte ich sagen