Im so excited you are going through Fiji! It is my favorite place on the planet! Gonna be moving there within the next 2 years. I hope you are ready for some of the most epic jungle, soft coral snorkels, incredible scuba, great surf and fishing, great Indo-Fijian food.....man the list goes on and on!! Hope you have/ had a great time and hit up all the island groups you can!! Vinaka Vaka Levu for sharing your content and adventure with us all! Have a big wave of Kava for me!!! Cheers, Jeff
Fiji is awesome, friendliest people you will ever meet, and great sense of humour. We flew in, and a huge line at arrivals, so some chick decided to jump the que and stood next to us near the front,one of the Fijian officials asked if she was with us, and when we said no they pulled her aside and made her wait till they cleared everyone else, like 200 people from 2 planes. Priceless !
We can see you are very happy and relaxed, recharging, and your choice of music tells how you feel about a place, I think. Looks like a beautiful place and just can't wait to see more of Fiji. Your future always looks bright Sailor James. Happy Sails.
I love your channel . Actual sailing .Without a lot of extraneous BS. I learn something every time I watch an episode. Breath of fresh air . Thank You. James K., S/V Celestial
i love the way you connect with the land and the subtleties of its beauty and people. But that Sun off your bow at the intro, just gorgeous. TY for taking us here!
Ha ha!! Glad you made it to Fiji. The trash situation reminded me of when I lived in Western Samoa. The trash is on platforms to keep the dogs out of it and from spreading it all over!! Loving your trip!! Keep enjoying the little things.
Bula James , hope you have a wonderful time in Fiji I go to Fiji many times I just love the people and the good thing people love people love you back they are so friendly. Enjoy your time , Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia from the big island 🏝️
Hi James! Grats on another successful crossing! Thanks for sharing your adventures! I spent my 15th birthday in Savusavu and this was a wonderful trip down memory lane! Enjoy your time in Fiji! Absolutely wonderful people! If you get a chance to swing by Leleuvia, you should! I know it has changed a ton but still so cool!
I have many friends from the UK military that are from Fiji , your last 2 videos inspired me I must get a boat and do this,, even more so now, Vinaka vaka levu ((thanks very much) if I remember Fijian language correct)
Isn’t it easy when everyone just makes everything happen like it suppose too. No need to make a sometimes difficult process any harder than it needs to be. I sincerely hope the rest of your stay in Fiji was this cruisey. Enjoy mate
a realy nice boat (vessel ) wil it be with an auto pilot or an windvane or how do you steer it when you going to rest ? I can only say as a technician this is one of a kind design and looks bombproof
@@SailorJames ty for answering my question James, did you hear about that 44 foot yacht that had a massive whale sink it on the 11th or 12 of march there weren't far from were you are thank god it wasn't you buddy.
most people watch on their phones so filming in 4k and finding internet good enough to upload files that big would not be worth the trouble and sometimes would mean it was impossible to upload
Between James and Barry I feel like I have friends out in pacific. These 2 channels have motivated me begin the process of getting a 30 footer to sail around the world. Hope to run into you guys somewhere in the world, somewhere in the future.
Thank you for another video! If you happen to remember could you post a link to the music in this video. The clip of you walking with the guitar in the background was awesome. Shazam gave me no info haha. Thanks again.
I have not but have plans to do a lot of the type of cruising your talking about. Never having done it before it sure would be nice for more specific information that is needed to clear into each new countries ports. None of the channels I have viewed yet give that kind of information. All they say is “took our paperwork in to clear.” But I have no ideal what that paperwork is.
Next stop new caledonia ? Im tracing your route on my globe. Its the coolest globe I have ever seen. They used satellite photos for the outlines of the land and it shows everthing just like looking down from space.
@@SailorJames right. I thought of that right after I left the comment. New Zealand is a very beautiful place. The southern alps are spectacular and I'm sure there very visible from the sea. On the other hand new caledonia looks like kind of a dump. Thats why you never hear much about it. But its a huge Island.
@@SailorJames Tasmania is an exotic place. And its where most of the legal opium is grown. But I know your not into that otherwise you wouldn't have accomplished so much. I would probably jump ship and go hangout in the poppy fields all day.
Another beautiful video James. Can’t wait for more adventures. Just got myself another hustle to save for my sailboat journey! Can’t believe I’m finally achieving this dream. Fair winds brother
Do you think the fact of the clearing officers being more friendly on fiji than samoa has to do with Fiji just seeing far more tourism than Samoa? Or what do you think it could be attributed to?
My brother in law is Fijian and they're kinda just like that. Super chill relaxed people. Their culture is also very community orientated so that makes them even more welcoming. They do also get a shit tonne of tourists so they're used to them too.
@@louissanderson719 true that. Lived on Maui for a year, knew this big Fijian dude named Hana who did the gate for our cheap little condo. He was the absolute homie, taught my 3yo bro how to Shaka. But I always felt safer cause of him
@@SailorJames thank you = if you had bare minimum money like myself how much would a boat cost that wouldnt need any major upgrades for a couple 5-10 years to sail me around the world??????? ROUGHLY
Well unless they rallied the entire country and made a fake national holiday to get a few extra bucks from me I would say you are wrong… and if they did manage to do that they deserve the extra bucks
Fiji Day is observed on October 10 each year. The Republic of Fiji is a small island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, 1,100 miles northeast of New Zealand. Google it!
Became a Patreon....Been watching a long time AND today it hit me that I'm not showing my appreciation and support of your dream in a tangible manner...it's not much, however the thought counts for something??...Duke
I understand that. But your charts and Navionics would have showed the correct name; I think you would have no problem saying Savusavu, the correct name. It just takes a bit of effort to be aware of where you are in foreign countries - as well as being respectful of the area you’re in.
I always loved your intro music. So chill.
James your living the dream. Your videos are so chill. Keep sharing your videos with us. ☮️ out!!
Oh man, the last minute with that view and peaceful music. So nice. 17:00
Im so excited you are going through Fiji! It is my favorite place on the planet! Gonna be moving there within the next 2 years. I hope you are ready for some of the most epic jungle, soft coral snorkels, incredible scuba, great surf and fishing, great Indo-Fijian food.....man the list goes on and on!! Hope you have/ had a great time and hit up all the island groups you can!! Vinaka Vaka Levu for sharing your content and adventure with us all! Have a big wave of Kava for me!!!
Cheers,
Jeff
Vilua viwaka
I absolutely loved Fiji!
Bula Vinaa
“Super stoked” such a great phrase and the music! Fantastic.
Fabulous as ever James. You walk us through procedures and show us what you're doing and it's like we're doing it too. I hope Fiji has lots to offer
Thanks for watching !
Your videos are fun to watch. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure.
Thanks for watching ! 🙏🏻
Polynesian people... Warmest and biggest hearts on the planet. Enjoy!
Fiji is awesome, friendliest people you will ever meet, and great sense of humour. We flew in, and a huge line at arrivals, so some chick decided to jump the que and stood next to us near the front,one of the Fijian officials asked if she was with us, and when we said no they pulled her aside and made her wait till they cleared everyone else, like 200 people from 2 planes. Priceless !
We can see you are very happy and relaxed, recharging, and your choice of music tells how you feel about a place, I think. Looks like a beautiful place and just can't wait to see more of Fiji. Your future always looks bright Sailor James. Happy Sails.
Thank you so much!
You have my attention, James. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Long time to be bobbing around out there by yourself. New Zealand will do you some good.
Thank you James for the memory of sailing to Fiji and the Beautiful Country itself and lovely people all the best Susan Anderson
It keeps getting better everytime I watch
Thank you so much James
that was so cool.
Thanks for sharing your adventure
I love your channel . Actual sailing .Without a lot of extraneous BS. I learn something every time I watch an episode. Breath of fresh air . Thank You. James K., S/V Celestial
What a wonderful peaceful place James. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice James place is really beautiful
i love the way you connect with the land and the subtleties of its beauty and people. But that Sun off your bow at the intro, just gorgeous. TY for taking us here!
thank you 🙏🏻
Long way from LA baby ... Cool ...
Sail on Sailor ...
Loved everything about this.
Bravo James ti seguo sempre dall'Italy. Un caro saluto Giovanni
You look super happy, and I'm happy for you too.
A comment for the algorithm. Keep a sailin.....
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seems so peaceful
Can’t wait to see New Zealand…Fiji looks amazing too!
Good vibes.
Hell yeah, James!! Thanks so much for the content; you always put a smile on my face brotha
My pleasure!!
Gday James Fiji looks great enjoy your time there mate great content fair winds mate !
Such a great chill video. Fiji is so gorgeous!
Fiji is incredible !
Perfect start to the end of a hard work day. Cheers, Captain James.
Thanks!
100k subs special better be a vote for the name of that brave little dingy (if she doesnt have one yet) my daughter loves it for some reason!
Oh and you are so relaxing and fun to watch mate, i take it so for granted nowdays i almoust forgot to mention that
Please ask your daughter what she would name it
Wonderful!
Ha ha!! Glad you made it to Fiji. The trash situation reminded me of when I lived in Western Samoa. The trash is on platforms to keep the dogs out of it and from spreading it all over!! Loving your trip!! Keep enjoying the little things.
James, My wife and I always enjoy it when you release a new episode. This one was no different. Enjoy Fiji and safe travels.
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Thank you for the wonderful content!!
Glad you enjoy it!
Bula James , hope you have a wonderful time in Fiji I go to Fiji many times I just love the people and the good thing people love people love you back they are so friendly. Enjoy your time , Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia from the big island 🏝️
Living the dream
The audio editing is top notch 👌
Cool vid - thanks...!
Congratulations you made it
I wanna come sail with you, I'm so glad you make such well edited video with very relaxing music. Thanks again.
'Cockle' shells - loads here in Scotland! 🙂
Lovin' yer great vids - thanks 😀
Hi James! Grats on another successful crossing! Thanks for sharing your adventures!
I spent my 15th birthday in Savusavu and this was a wonderful trip down memory lane!
Enjoy your time in Fiji! Absolutely wonderful people! If you get a chance to swing by Leleuvia, you should! I know it has changed a ton but still so cool!
I loved it there!
I have many friends from the UK military that are from Fiji , your last 2 videos inspired me I must get a boat and do this,, even more so now, Vinaka vaka levu ((thanks very much) if I remember Fijian language correct)
Fiji was incredible!!!
Wife said they were clams… Fried, steam pretty good she says… Beautiful view, thank you James…
Brilliant scenery, think they are cockles James.
Seems like a good place to visit.
I loved it there
I just realized we’re almost 6 months behind on your videos.. the amount of filmed material you must have is crazy 😮
Beautiful! 😎❤️😎❤️😎
Isn’t it easy when everyone just makes everything happen like it suppose too. No need to make a sometimes difficult process any harder than it needs to be.
I sincerely hope the rest of your stay in Fiji was this cruisey.
Enjoy mate
Always a day maker to get your video on a Monday. Wish I was there rather than S Louisiana! Take care! Sean
Thank You 🙏🏻
@@SailorJames I'm here for you if you need anything
Bula! Welcome to Fiji!! Let me know if you’ll be stopping in Suva or Nadi. Vinaka and safe travels.
a realy nice boat (vessel ) wil it be with an auto pilot or an windvane or how do you steer it when you going to rest ?
I can only say as a technician this is one of a kind design and looks bombproof
Hi James, the mud crabs in Fiji are excellent if you like crabs
Cockels....like your vids, thanks for bringing us with you...
Great tk’s,
Perfect
I appreciate the videos man love it
Very nice!
Love this
Yay. Nice One Bro X
AMAZING
AS USUAL😁😍
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THANKYOU JAMES 🌈🌎🛡️🛡️😍😍❤️❤️😇😇
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way cool!
Beautiful place James, there's a lot of sunken boats there. what do you have to do at the hospital James covid test?
No, I just had to go pay the "Health Fee" there, not sure what the fee was for.
@@SailorJames ty for answering my question James, did you hear about that 44 foot yacht that had a massive whale sink it on the 11th or 12 of march there weren't far from were you are thank god it wasn't you buddy.
Awesome content! I wish you had a camera that shot 4k though. 1080 just doesn't seem to do justice for these places!
most people watch on their phones so filming in 4k and finding internet good enough to upload files that big would not be worth the trouble and sometimes would mean it was impossible to upload
Bula and enjoy
Sail with Safety.... JAMES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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Between James and Barry I feel like I have friends out in pacific. These 2 channels have motivated me begin the process of getting a 30 footer to sail around the world.
Hope to run into you guys somewhere in the world, somewhere in the future.
How long ago was this filmed?
Thank you for another video! If you happen to remember could you post a link to the music in this video. The clip of you walking with the guitar in the background was awesome. Shazam gave me no info haha. Thanks again.
all of the music I use is from a copyright free music service I pay for yearly, so they aren't tracks that are publicly available or by real bands
@@SailorJames dang its a nice vibe. Safe travels, looking forward to your next video!
02:48 well yeah, I'd be that laid back and jokey too if I lived in friggin Fiji man...
I have not but have plans to do a lot of the type of cruising your talking about. Never having done it before it sure would be nice for more specific information that is needed to clear into each new countries ports. None of the channels I have viewed yet give that kind of information. All they say is “took our paperwork in to clear.” But I have no ideal what that paperwork is.
👍🏻 I try and give as much reality as possible on my episodes.
Hey dude make sure you go to a rugby game very big in South Pacific 👍
Hey James, a question from a curious novice: what was the hospital/health process/requirements etc... ?
I just had to pay the fee to the Health Department, not sure what for.
Next stop new caledonia ? Im tracing your route on my globe. Its the coolest globe I have ever seen. They used satellite photos for the outlines of the land and it shows everthing just like looking down from space.
After Fiji I headed to New Zealand
@@SailorJames right. I thought of that right after I left the comment. New Zealand is a very beautiful place. The southern alps are spectacular and I'm sure there very visible from the sea. On the other hand new caledonia looks like kind of a dump. Thats why you never hear much about it. But its a huge Island.
@@SailorJames Tasmania is an exotic place. And its where most of the legal opium is grown. But I know your not into that otherwise you wouldn't have accomplished so much. I would probably jump ship and go hangout in the poppy fields all day.
I’m curious as to why the water in Fiji is so different from say Tahiti and Bora Bora etc, where it was almost crystal clear? Love your vids man
Just depends on where you are. Coprashed marina is in creek so the water is murky, but in the Yasawa group the water is as clear as Bora Bora.
Take a bus to Labasa town. 87km from savusavu.
Another beautiful video James. Can’t wait for more adventures. Just got myself another hustle to save for my sailboat journey! Can’t believe I’m finally achieving this dream. Fair winds brother
Check out the Yasawas.
Yeah I went there, a ton of videos of my adventures in the Yasawa group coming up
Your on Fiji time now brother lol 😂
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Do you think the fact of the clearing officers being more friendly on fiji than samoa has to do with Fiji just seeing far more tourism than Samoa? Or what do you think it could be attributed to?
My brother in law is Fijian and they're kinda just like that. Super chill relaxed people. Their culture is also very community orientated so that makes them even more welcoming. They do also get a shit tonne of tourists so they're used to them too.
I bet they were happy to get double pay on a holiday.
I’ve come across Fijians serving in the UK military. Good people. Don’t wanna fuck with them though 😂 big dudes
@@louissanderson719 true that. Lived on Maui for a year, knew this big Fijian dude named Hana who did the gate for our cheap little condo. He was the absolute homie, taught my 3yo bro how to Shaka. But I always felt safer cause of him
is it Suva, "Suva Suva" or Savusavu where you're at now?
How much did your 4 year re-fit cost?
I invested about $30k and since then sponsors have invested about $12k in gear
@@SailorJames thank you = if you had bare minimum money like myself how much would a boat cost that wouldnt need any major upgrades for a couple 5-10 years to sail me around the world??????? ROUGHLY
be sure to drop into the Royal Suva Yacht Club while you are in Fiji
What is required for biosecurity?
Biosecurity check to make sure I didn't have any plants or animals onboard
Hey what's the Temp out there?
It was in the 80s f
Try to meet with Captain Scarlegs. He's a sailing youtuber from Fiji.
Nice vid as always. Greetz from Germany.
Go to LAUTOKA OR SUVA PORT.
Why hospital?
Not sure , just had to pay my “health clearance” fee, no tests or anything
SAVUSAVU Fiji
C'mon people... we need some more subs!!!! 100k by Sunday?
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The mangrove is probably the areas where our specie started roaming to leave the oceans .....
is it Savusavu or suvasuva? :D
It’s Savusavu but I thought at the time it was Suvasuva because the capital spelling is Suva
@@SailorJames man I can't wait to start sailing again in ~3 weeks -- you're in Fiji holy crap man~
Hi. Nice job. Maybe ,later, video with Barry ( old sea dog) ?
cmon man you've been doing this a while, ain't no such thing as "Fiji Day"
bro...they got you.
Well unless they rallied the entire country and made a fake national holiday to get a few extra bucks from me I would say you are wrong… and if they did manage to do that they deserve the extra bucks
Fiji Day is observed on October 10 each year. The Republic of Fiji is a small island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, 1,100 miles northeast of New Zealand. Google it!
I often wonder how ppl can be so wrong about things these days when Google is free
They do actually its 10th of october
Became a Patreon....Been watching a long time AND today it hit me that I'm not showing my appreciation and support of your dream in a tangible manner...it's not much, however the thought counts for something??...Duke
Thank you 🙏🏻
Dude its Savu Savu not Suva suva.............
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Say it with me, SavuSavu. Not SuvaSuva.
Say it with me, some people Mispronounce name places in foreign languages
Say it with me, SAVUSAVU, SAVUSAVU, SAVUSAVU! Not Suva Suva. 😣
Say it with me…Sometimes people make mistakes when pronouncing place names in foreign languages 😣
Well, Suva is located in Fiji and Suva suva too and they have the same weather...🙃 what difference does it make the pronunciation?😄
The difference is SavuSavu and Suva are in very different places within Fiji.
I understand that. But your charts and Navionics would have showed the correct name; I think you would have no problem saying Savusavu, the correct name. It just takes a bit of effort to be aware of where you are in foreign countries - as well as being respectful of the area you’re in.