Thanks very much for this. I spent 2 years sailing aboard the square topsail schooner Stone Witch with Alan Olson & THAT group of volunteers through 1978-79. Being only 70' long with 2 square sails, Stone Witch only needed 4 to half a dozen people for "day sailing" but we usually had 15-20 aboard on any given Sunday. It was both glorious fun & a constant learning experience. The conversations on those day cruises could ramble through science, history, philosophy & religion with some very interesting characters chipping in. Thanks for the memories, Al! I'll remember that (& the grey whales off Pt. Reyes, & the mixed dolphin pods, & Those 2 F-14's doing one of the world's biggest double-takes overhead, &...) after I've forgotten all else. -Lars Opland
Learning while on the water, is fun as well as scary. Whether in a canoe, a power boat, or a sail boat. You don't have to race, but when you slip up to a dock while under sail - you've done "the trick!"
I was impressed with this film within the first five seconds. Just stunningly beautiful. Perfectly chosen and inspiring interview clips. The whole thing gave me goosebumps from beginning to end. Thank you Omar Alami for sharing this with us all!
You’d think with all that rigging that they could wear their ensign in a proper position I.e. either on an ensign staff astern or on its own signal halliard aloft. Capt John.
Great film and a a great boat
A very groovy film. What a beautiful, classic sailboat. WOW! Amazingly gorgeous.
Thanks very much for this. I spent 2 years sailing aboard the square topsail schooner Stone Witch with Alan Olson & THAT group of volunteers through 1978-79. Being only 70' long with 2 square sails, Stone Witch only needed 4 to half a dozen people for "day sailing" but we usually had 15-20 aboard on any given Sunday. It was both glorious fun & a constant learning experience. The conversations on those day cruises could ramble through science, history, philosophy & religion with some very interesting characters chipping in. Thanks for the memories, Al! I'll remember that (& the grey whales off Pt. Reyes, & the mixed dolphin pods, & Those 2 F-14's doing one of the world's biggest double-takes overhead, &...) after I've forgotten all else. -Lars Opland
An excellent overview of this historic vessel and the people who built and sail her. Well done!
Learning while on the water, is fun as well as scary. Whether in a canoe, a power boat, or a sail boat. You don't have to race, but when you slip up to a dock while under sail - you've done "the trick!"
Beautiful, Omar! Gorgeous filming, perfect music choices and great and smooth narrative. I'm so impressed. I loved learning about the boat.
A beautiful tall ship and the film was wonderfully put together. Great interviews - you kept it on point - great job!
A very beautiful story. The love and longing for the sea. ⚓❤⚓
Great boat's cost great, happy fewtalk.
Twelve working as one; great inspiration for all humans. Thank you.
Very polished film! Thanks for making this. I didn't know much about this ship but now I want to go and sign up to be on the crew!
I was impressed with this film within the first five seconds. Just stunningly beautiful. Perfectly chosen and inspiring interview clips. The whole thing gave me goosebumps from beginning to end. Thank you Omar Alami for sharing this with us all!
She is a grand sailing ship!❤
Well done. Nice to see another tall ship in the water. Cheers from former crew on the Kalmar Nyckel
An amazing story about a dream that came true!
Congratulations Alan. Viva Alviso!
Incredible video!!
Amazing ! I helped build this great ship
You’d think with all that rigging that they could wear their ensign in a proper position I.e. either on an ensign staff astern or on its own signal halliard aloft. Capt John.
One in every group.
2 hours of sailing,2 weeks of maintenance!😊