Endless Sailing with Thelonious Monk 

MASTERFUL in many ways sir. Thanks! For those watching that haven't heard his books on Audible, give them a listen. They're narrated by him and are absolutely brilliant. If you happen to read this captain, a how-to book on sailing/passage making would be most welcome!! You certainly have a knack for instruction.

Modified saying " A bad day of sailing beats the best day of work" thanks for the videos

Selling my house, all my assets, buying a sailboat. Thanks for direction.

As a Jazz musician and my love for ocean is endless ,enjoying your videos tremendously ,thank you

Capt Williams... delightful! You've won RU-vid for Friday April 10, 2020. Thanks for playing!

I wasn't aware I needed this until that first note. Thank you sir, your next 20 hits will most likely be me on replay.

Ride captain ride upon your mystery ship, to a place others may have missed....

I love thelonius monk, and have always wanted to go sailing. sadly my crumbling body would never allow this now. But thanks so much for giving me the chance to sail along with you. I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking, And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking. I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying. I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife; And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover, And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.

Loves me some Thelonius...😊

Thanks Christian for this beautiful Easter gift to all sailors. Riding the waves on Thelonius Monk at the piano is a great combination.

Thank you for taking us along. For a moment, I left all the worries behind and just enjoyed the trip. And listening to Monk! Be well!

Christian, thank you for the comforting respite. The music and motion of the sea have encouraged me to break my sheltering binds and venture onto the SFBay this weekend for a sail. I’m sure I’d be equally enthralled by what’s written in your log book. Safe and fulfilling sailing!

what a great idea for a lockdown !! clear horizon, gentle breeze and jazz !!! Cheers ....from Galicia !! ( sorry forgot the spaguetty !!! ... and spaguetty )

watching you sail reminds me of fishing with my grandpa in San Fransico bay as a teen.

Sweet....Thanks....My kind of music....At last....Well OK then,it's my bed time....Sitting here alone in a two story house....It's been a ride....Looks like l am just about ready to ride off into the sun set...!

Thanks Christian, I'm in Vermont it's raining 2.22.22, 32 degrees and losing our snow pack quick. More to come though, after this thaw...CLIMATE CRISIS strikes again!. If you ever sail up to Vermont I would love to day sail with you on Lake Champlain, let me know! I've got experience sailing a Hobie 16'er but that was exhilarating as heck. Hiking out in the trapeze line and flying a hull is sheer heaven, only if I don't go too far and capsize. Safe sailing, Mark

Thank you sir for this much needed relaxing sense of being on deck with you. Your generosity and kindness are felt here in New York City - from a lost sailor __/)__~

Christian, many thanks. I asked my 12yo son where he heard about the kicking strap ? he said Christian Williams said that this is how the queen of England would call it..... He is 12. we will remember you the next 50-60-70-80 years. thanks for all the videos.

I researched Mr. Williams. Quite an accomplished man! Such a rich and seemingly fulfilling life...peaceful, contemplative and assuring. Thoroughly enjoying your videos Sir!

Awesome, I really enjoyed that. The music is terrific. It looked like really pleasant sailing.

can I push this rope through this eyelet? I'm a frayed knot... I'll see myself out...

Looks bliss as I sit in my garden in Scotland. Enjoy the sail.

With the virus, we sail less in Hong Kong and some races have been cancelled as well. When I can’t sail weekly, watching your show makes me happy. A while back, when I was out of work, your shows and wisdom gave me perspective and assurance that all will be right in the end. Thank you, and sail on!

Man, I really love this. The art of sailing with music and no talking is quite peaceful and a masterpiece on its own. Great job putting this together. Overall it was quite enjoyable and wished I had someone like you to teach me the art of sailing. Your family is lucky to have you and your expertise. Wished I had an uncle like you. I’ll be dreaming of sailing and jazz tonight:-)

Thelonious accompaniment ... perfect. And have enjoyed your 2 book audibles as much

I love your lifestyle…the best video for me.Thank you! UW

Wonderful sailing + perfect playlist! C'est un pur plaisir, merci! I let it go again and again. And later tonight, while lying in bed, I will savor another chapter of "Philosophy of sailing". Mission accomplished! A perfect evening in quarantine.

Nicely done, bordering on perfection, I love it

Thank you. I needed this. It's presently snowing where we are along the Maine coastline (around 44 degrees, 37' N) and this weather keeps me from working on my new sailboat (presently under construction outside). It may be a few more weeks before I can unwrap the hull and get busy again.

Exactly the kind of sailing video I've been looking for. Thank you!

Due to the lockdown I am not busy. I watched beginning to end. I am on a SV of sorts, my living room, my in-home office, my kitchen. The scenery does not change much. Because of my age no one comes in. Family calls frequently, kids leave packages on the doorstep. I take my BMW motorcycle for spins in the country. The bike has a 160 hp engine which is like a middle school boy with a serious case of ADHD. Though it gets me out and relaxes me some it has a kinetic level of energy that doesn't lend itself to smooth jazz. My horizon on my little "house boat" is my fences and mature upper midwest species of hardwood trees. For 35 minutes and forty-four seconds my horizon became endless, the Pacific Ocean. Gliding along with you was well worth my time investment. Thelonious is a wonderful dream machine and Thelonious Monk an artist supreme. Thank you for taking the time to put this montage of sailing experinece together for me. I had time. I will get busy again at some point in the future. When I do...I'll take the time to watch it again. Be ever so cautious now on land. You and I are in the Covid19 bullseye. I so want to see another trip to Hawaii or even day sails with your friends and family.

Always a nice video and beautiful pictures 👍

A downwind sail at sunset with Thelonius. What could be better. Neat trick slicing onions with a rigger's knife. Hope no one got sick after dinner. Thanks for the relaxing respite.

Thank You Sir ! I always Enjoy Seeing She Under Sail ! ;)

Bravo sir, bravo! More like this if possible. Coffee for the soul.

Thanks for this, i shared it with the Sailaway Community. Alot of sailors that can't Sail atm are using this Simulator..

Just perfect. Thank you.

Fabulous! Thank you.

Well done. Thanks a million ...

Absolutely love these videos of yours. A much needed respite from it all.

so relaxing ..thankx

Christian: You have outdone yourself with this one. FABULOUS!

Amazing! it was a feast for my eyes. Thank you very much, that is what I needed this morning

lovely. thank you.

I'm speechless. Thank you.

I think you're (one of) the best spaghetti's cooker in LA. And I love that. Ciao, Carlo

Sweetness...oh peaceful sweetness

I need more videos like this one, sharing so much of a journey in the sea, peaceful and magnificent

Damn sir, I feel better already. Cheers! :-)

Great soundtrack for sailing Thelonious ll, one of my favorite keyboardist.

Thanks again Captain Christian for another late night enjoying your sailing adventure. The music is great. You and Thelonious Monk, a fantastic combination.

Beautiful!

Greetings from Berlin, Germany and thank you for the generous gift! 🥰

Congrats really awesome !! enjoy the good winds !!

Bravo maestro!

Thank you and stay safe. Cheers from Oz

Great toons and soothing video and what looked like a good meal thanks for taking me with.

Great skill cooking under way. There is nothing better than a dish of spaghetti (DeCecco, the best) on the cockpit with a nice evening. Fair wind Chris... I am waiting for next weekend to go to my sailboat to start to getting ready for the season. From the Chesapeake bay md.

Just what the doctor ordered. Great music, which I now appreciate thanks to you, and perfect background visuals. There will be a specific few of us who really welcome your latest creation and really needed an escape like this. Thanks

Very cool! Best sound!

Love this video, just what we need now

she love to sail ! :)

Brought back memories of sailing on SF Bay in my Catalina 22. Usually had some nice jazz tracks playing on the cassette deck - perfect! Thanks Christian, for these wonderful videos!

Nice and gentle water under the keel. Hours enjoying Mother Nature's beauty for free.

Thanks, Christian! Love the vibes here, especially when 'Round Midnight started playing. There's just something special about being alone in the middle of the ocean at night.

Thankyou your video with music is just we needed in palmbeach today!

I owned a 33' Yawl and always enjoyed going forward and standing at the bow looking aft while under sail. Incredible feeling.

Much appreciated!

C-19 has many of us New England sailors stranded on the hard and impatienty waiting for a delayed splash date. Thanks for sharing a bit of vicarious downwind time with the land bound...

Breathtakingly peaceful, Sir! Again. Every single one of your videos brings the sensation of calm - even when you’re fighting the torrents of Mother Nature. This one? Simply perfect .

Hearing actual sounds from the ocean and boat would have been great :c

Thank You!

So much better than watching the news. Thank you! Now off to reread your book

It brought viewers ’memories to your trip videos that were previously recorded. Well done sir. Follower from Jordan

Thanks for getting us out there even if it’s just a virtual way

Watching from Tacoma, WA. Thanks for sharing!

Delightful..

Wonderful joyful video thank you for making me smile on this lockdown day in the U.K. Day Dreaming about sailing our yacht Clemency along the Devon and Cornwall coastline. Thank you 👍🏻

Excellent video. The view from here was perfect. The choice of music was outstanding.

What I wouldn't give to do this. I do not come close to your knowledge and experience of sailing and I know how important both are to do what you are doing. And of course you have made it so much fun and so interesting. The wheels are turning.

Your boat is so clean, I feel shamed. Watching this boarded up from the rain in my messy Tartan 30 (and smoking Nightcap)

Therapeutic in these troubled times. Keep pumping them out!

I could listen/watch this video on an endless loop.

amazing video

I was very interested in the cooking segment. I guess I've just taken a non-listing kitchen for granted all these years. Cheers!

Wow the spagetti part was wonderful

One of the greatest Kings of Jazz

Love your taste in music! Love the gimbaled camera shots in the cabin at night. You got it made! Solo sailing on the wide open seas! 👍

Good to see your doing well

Your music selection alone is worth the subscription.

Santa Monica is my favorite place in the whole world. When I would walk along the park my eyes poured over the ocean. Seeing majestic sunsets was the highlight. It cast a fiery river of orange over the sea as it went down and filled the whole sky with a buzzing orange light that faded to reds and pinks. I remember seeing Sailboats in the distance. I often wondered what they were up too; or who the hell was out there having such a damn good time without me! I may have seen you Christian sailing peacefully on a peaceful day. Thank you so much for taking us all along sailing with you. It seems like a break from the real world. You have wisdom pouring out of you and it's fun to catch them as your videos play on. Love the stuff keep it coming!

Loved it. As much as I love Monk, this would have been even better for me with only the sound of the water and the creaking of the boat. But a much needed step back out on the water at a time when I sorely need it. Thank you.

this made me happy

This video has everything.

I’m a new addict to your channel .. thank you sooooo much for these incredible vlogs pls stay safe 🙌🏽

It all works, thanks again.

Best sailing channel on You Tube

thanks mate.....Monk is my favorite jazz musician and if I had to pick just one of his songs as my favorite I would pick the solo Round Midnight from his album Thelonious Himself on Riverside. Nice to see you included it here,

Nice!

Thank you very much for your wonderful videos. I am 65 and have gotten bitten by the sailing bug (I served 6 years in the Navy and have loved the sea since). Still doing my search for a boat, unfortunately this Covid-19 has taken a toll on my savings and put away money from my freelance photography. But I built it up once, I will do it again. I just wanted to say thank you, you have renewed my drive and desire to join you and all the others on the sea. Fair winds to you, hope to meet you one day.