Your exploits continue to inspire me sir! And at 60, a mere youngster, I hope one day to have my own boat and experience single handed adventures as you continue to do. I tip my hat to you!
Mr Williams, first, congratulations for not only having survived the 1979 Fastnet Race (19 souls did not), but also for having crewed aboard the winning yacht Tenacious. You casually mention this magnificent accomplishment in one of your videos about multi-hull sailing. I about fell off my chair when I heard it. A little research quickly confirmed all this. There you are in a dockside photo with Ted Turner and all your shipmates. You haven't changed a bit. Well done man! I discovered your videos about a week ago. I've watched maybe half of them by now --and polished off Rarotonga, The Novel, in a couple days. An excellent read. I suspect there is more than a little bit of Bobby Ayers in you. I not only take vicarious enjoyment in your ocean adventures, but also appreciate your subtle humor, intelligence, musical taste and unfaltering dedication to the wonder of sailing, which you wisely do not attempt to explain too much. You just live in the mystery, accept all the joys and headaches of it, and know that, somehow, it all comes together to make for a good life. I sincerely hope you'll continue your navigations and share your ruminations about them here on RU-vid. And I pray one day I'll win the lottery. I'd immediately buy a nice 35-footer and make sail for the South Pacific, largely because some guy named Christian Williams, in his seventies, made it seem so irresistibly (and inexplicably) meaningful and therefore beautiful. Thank you.
I’ve already watched your full length movie and enjoyed it very much. You have an entertaining mix of humour and philosophy intertwined with single handed sailing life showcasing the typical experiences of the highs and lows. “There’s no place I’d rather be”, I understand this completely. Your videos are the perfect “thinking sailors” entertainment. Thank you sir! Fair winds and following seas.
Iam a new Fan of yours Christian! Iam 60 & you are new form of good envy for my life, that has brought me strength with your original wit coupled with pure determination, wich somehow you make look graceful.,,, Yep, ill be keeping a stern eye on you sailor. 👍
As a owner of a 51 ketch and not so experienced yet, as i put my vessel away for the long northern Canada winter, I listen over and over and over to bits and pieces no matter where I start in the segment to learning new tidbits. Must have replayed at least a hundred times so far. By far the best commentary on u tube next to Tom Cunliff tales. Truly amazing speaker.
Christian, I grew up in Brooklyn, New York. I am 75 and presently live in South Florida. I have always had a fascination for sailboats but never owned one. I did spend three months on a 90-foot motor yacht as a Stewart and loved the experience but chickened out when the boat was going to Newport, R.I., and went back to my hotel job in Fort Lauderdale. I wish I would have given it more time. All the best, Joe.
I have a sailboat that I am rehabbing, and I plan to sail it around the world. I love watching you because you show me the possible even by myself. Stay safe my friend
Please keep living on the edge of the horizon, sharing those adventures, deep thoughts and inspirations. You have been a inspiration to me during tones of personal struggle. Thank you sir.
What joy to have discovered your channel recently. I am thoroughly enjoying watching your sailing adventures. Thank you for sharing. My partner and I have just completed a RYA competent crew course, and very much wish to have a little yacht of our own one day soon. Happy sailing Sir P.S keep on dancing !
"The secret of Dinty Moore is to raise it from it's ambient room temperature of about 66 to about 107 1/2 degrees." -Christian Williams This is a true sailor!
Just found you! I too grew up around Barnegate Bay and LBI. Never learned to sail due to horrible sea sickness. I’m now older, sea sickness suddenly disappeared and I bought my first sailboat in February. I am now fulfilling a lifelong dream to be on the water sailing. I am learning so much about sailing and life in general from your videos. Words cannot express my gratitude. You are a gift to us all.
Hey Chris, Al Stefanowicz here from the RHS class of '61. Beautiful video(s). I admire your sense of adventure. I have a tendency to get a bit seasick whenever I'm on the water. Don't think I could survive those waves as well as you do. Hope you're well and staying safe.
You are my hero sir! I pledge to follow your example and make such a solo voyage before I'm physically unable to. Thank you, btw I love Dinty Moore beef stew over rice!
I greatly enjoy your videos. There are only a few on RU-vid worth watching. Yours are amazing. Real sailing with real issues. No sailboat porn. I would love to have adventures like yours when I retire.
I’m sure I’m gonna watch the crossings again amazing so much fun love the rhetoric love the stream of thought editing sense of humor I could go on and on and on
I love watching your videos many of them are so funny but have a lot of meaning also stay safe out there chap God bless you I enjoy watching all of your videos be safe watching from Roseville California USA Ray Garrett
It's funny that I watched the full length feature prior to this 3 minute preview coming out. Usually it's the other way around. Well either way, I thoroughly enjoyed both versions. Keep up the great work. If you're ever looking for a novice to take along, and teach how to sail, I'd love to learn.
I have watched most of Mr. Williams videos and enjoyed them all. I stole some ideas and used them on my boat 36’ Catalina. Will press them into services as I plan to sail (not the ICW if it can be helped) from Annapolis MD to Marathon Florida Nov 8, 2021. The list grows, and grows, and grows.
Olá meu caro amigo, é um prazer enorme acompanhar as suas aventuras nauticas,é um excelente exemplo de como os nossos sonhos podem ser concretizados. Embora saiba que nunca poderei ter o seu privilégio, posso visualizar a mim mesmo nas suas lindas aventuras. Sou Português e espero vê-lo um dia. Muito obrigado por tudo, que esteja de boa saude e até breve. Abraços.
Question regarding roller furling. Seems comfortable on one hand, but concerned about reliability in heavy weather. Would like to hear your opinion on the subject. Thanks
I always pack duct seal or dum-dum puddy to patch the odd hole temporarily. It's impervious to water and the elements. Funny story... I needed hearing protection and used dumdum puddy in a pinch... couldn't get it out of one eardrum and had to hit up a doc lol. Dum dum!!
In the unlikely event I ever make a sailing video, when it's done I'm sending it to Mr. Williams along with a couple of bottles of 18 year old Macallan, and asking him to do the music track.
Love your videos. Can you please answer a question I've asked you before? Which wind vane do you prefer and why, the Sailomat or the Cape Horn? Thank you for doing so.
@@skipper9400 I know. But he had a Sailomat on his Ericson 32 and he gave it to a friend after he did his 1st solo Hawaii trip. I want to know which one he liked more.
Was you ever bit by a dead bee? Perfect nod the Walter Brennan’s 1st mate rummy Eddie in To Have and Have Not. Why don’t you bite them back? I ain’t got no stinger! Thanks for the laugh!!
Try Bonine and its competitors. Take the dose on a work day land and see if you feel drowsy or otherwise unpleasant. It's a good to know which brand or compound works for each of us, in controlled conditions. The drugs do work--and in any case are psychological aids. Visitors on board my boat often ask for the wrist devices that apply localized pressure, and at least feel protected. I have found that flat water seldom creates a sickness issue, and that a crew turning green in open water recovers fast behind the protection of a breakwater or inlet. For what it's worth, few of my guests who fear seasickness on a Sunday afternoon sail in 10 knots actually get sick. But at the first sign of discomfort, I quietly head back to harbor. Seasickness is a function of motion, and the motion needs to be reduced fast. Mal de mer is no fun--skippers who expect folks invited aboard to tough it out have forgotten what it's like.
Puts to rest the notion that it’s unsafe for a young 79 y old, can’t do a solo return 5,000 mile crossing. The what if something happens… who will “bail” him out? Nop, this sailor knows what he wants, know how to do it and enjoys all aspects of how he lives his life by living with rule #1… you are a Sea Dog and an old Sea Dog do what they wish when they wish…. Thank you 🙏
I would assume that you are just arrogant enough to possibly still read your own comments.. I just wanted to say that you are a modern day Walt Grace. In the event you are not familiar? I invite you to look him and his song by John Mayer up. Absolutely love living through you after five. I raise my glass to you! Fair Winds.
are you going to be the oldest man who crossed the ocean.?...............you have plenty of life still in you........so go break the record if you haven't already.
I can't believe you're still not wearing (most of the time) any life vest!!! Don't you get a lot of "shit" for that from your kids and wife?!? I mean, we're not related but I'm here worried about what happens if the boom sends you off flying over the deck rail when you're going single handed? 🙌🙏
