Sailing Alone to Australia over 1200 Miles Across the Tasman Sea on a 30ft Sailboat 

The best compliment I can offer is that I have absolutely no interest in sailing but comfortably sit, for hours, watching your crossings. A close friend of my Father's (An Aussie. We were living in Singapore at the time, so it was his starting point) sailed solo around the world. This was in the late 80's. My Father met him at a stop in Rio (They partied hard). This is my only connection to sailing. Hats off for crossing the Pacific. Looking forward to what's next. Lots to see in Oz. Thank you for sharing.

That trick of using a second tube to blow instead of suck to transfer fuel siphoning is something you just taught me. Thank you.

Absolutely love that you did not add some BS suspense or some other fake hype, just pure sailing. Many thanks for taking us a long with you and congrats!

I'm an old salt who never sailed. I marvel at the chance watching you restore such a dream boat. My first airplane was $9,700. Needed everything, mostly a loving pilot. Then I became one. I was in another mans garage ignoring what we came in for just staring at a XR250R motorcycle. He asked me "Do you like that?" He said "take it" the owner will never be back. That bike opened up the world of adventure riding in Mexico. I travel with tools, food, spare parts always solo with great appreciation for my health and being part with the cycles of each day. My best friend in life is me. I see the same with you. We are never alone.

About a year and a half ago, I stumbled upon a RU-vid video about some guy who sailed from LA to Hawaii on a 30-foot sailboat. "What?! You can't do that!" Before you got there, I was a subscriber and I've been following you here and on Instagram ever since. Always so fun, inspirational and often calming to watch. Great stuff. Keep up the good work!

These are the kind of videos that originally got me in your orbit. I enjoy them a lot and while I don't like seeing you have trouble, I enjoy watching you deal with the problems super calmly.

A good trip James. I have crossed the Tasman 4 times and the fastest trip was 10days. The first passage was the best. It was in 1976 and the start of a 5 year circumnavigation. As far as communication we had none. I phoned home 5 times in 5 years. I did write letters which I found ckearing out my parents home. 10 to 11 pages long they did suppirt most of my stories but without the sex, drugs and rock and roll!

Hey James and Rhonda. It’s Joey and Monica in Yellville Arkansas looking forward to spending our Saturday night on board Tritea with you guys. Been fun sailing with you James. Even better now that Rhonda’s in your life. Congratulations to being in love and living an adventurous life on board a pretty cool sailboat. See you guys Saturday. ✌️😎

This is enthralling. It's incredible how well you did on this trip. Your the best sailor that I watch on RU-vid.

'I crossed the pacific ocean'. Such a simple small phrase hiding so much story. Thanks for all the uploads. I hope to have my own version of that phrase one day

Welcome back James. Missed your videos.

huge congrats! and much respect i began watching you when you left LA and have looked forward to your uploads feeling as though i was sailing with your, your candor and delivery are real and when i saw this documentary was an hour and a half i had to experience this last leg of the Pacific journey. this has inspired me to start research what boat would be good for me. im an artist/educator for 20+ years as i feel we all are that visual thinkers. i sailed some in my 20s in the gulf of mexico on a 2 man hobie cat and have always enjoyed being by and in the see even after flipping the hobie cat with no life jackets and swimming with dolphins and sea turtles the waves 6-9 ft swells on a trapeze always had me thinking about sailing more. your work and energy have inspired me to start planning a year in the gulf and caribbean sea after i retire next year. i will be 55 the double nickel. i need your advice on some things like what size boat i think a boat like yours and older model maybe 32’. im going to volunteer as a deck hand on a sailboat this summer to learn as much as i can about sailing solo. my first stop will be el salvador as i have a friend who lives on the coast literally on a hill up from the beach who is a culture maker as well who surfs daily and travels the world for his art practice. Congrats again Sailor James thanks for inspiring vision to see the beautiful planet we get to exist on!! 🌊 ✊🏽💥

Epic sail James! Congrats and thanks for sharing with us all.

Great adventure and thank you for sharing it. Learning each time.

Great show we enjoyed it Glad your support team was there for you

I love the longer videos. The extended sections of just wind and water noise are ASMR for me.

What a wonderful adventure. Thank you for taking us along James. Your videos are compelling because they show a man who is truly enthralled with this amazing journey he is on. Your enthusiasm and appreciation for the people, places and experiences you are having clearly shows in every video you share. Congrats James for completing such an epic journey. Can't wait for your next adventures.

Wow it has been quite a journey ..thanks again for bringing us along and sharing the adventure ..much appreciated

So good to see your crossing! I think it was great that you were able to sail above the bad weather, to get to Sydney. Looking forward to seeing you and Rhonda in Australia. All the best and Happy Sails.

i love the videos, the freedom, the views, the wonder of the mystery. Mastering your craft to take us all away on a voyage I'm sure we all wish we could experience. Perhaps one day but until then we can only experience everything through your videos and narration.

What a fantastic accomplishment, and thanks for sharing the journey!

What a Journey.... Enjoyed following you with every video. Thanks for sharing James and such fabulous content..... Now onwards with a new adventure and crew mate 😜

Safe travels. It is indeed a challenging sea.

ConGrats on that Epic Journey , Thanks for taking us with you ,

All the best James! You've GOT THIS! Take care and thank you for your awesome videos! ⛵⛵⛵🌞

So cool. Congratulations on all of your achievements.

Wow. This episode was worth the wait. Thank you James. Sailing the Tasman looks like childs play when you are skippering us. Its not (Of course) I learnt a whole lot of valuable knowledge, on the Tasman passage with you and Triteia. Your commentary is sublime. It flows easily and is intelligent and endearing. Im a fan for life.

What a amazing video. Great sailing once again James! I look forward to Australia, and beyond!!!!

A cooking show too. You amaze me Lol😊 Congratulations on crossing the pacific.

Great achievement James!. Really enjoyed this latest video. Its now on my replay list. :)

Incredible video, I enjoyed it immensely. Reflecting on your first videos to where you are now, you and Triteia were destined to be together. You saved her from her near demise, and she rewarded you with a new life and magical journeys. I'm so impressed with what you both have accomplished together - congrats on the Pacific crossing!

Thank you James for sharing. There are some bad storms ahead. Stay safe.

So grateful to have watched you accomplish this! You're an inspiration, congratulations!

That’s real sailing James .Great video your boat is so tidy .

love that you film long periods of actually sailing, the waves, sail changes etc.....awesome video as always.Very inspiring!

Epic, congratulations 🎉🎊

Congratulations on your solo sailing achievement to Australia James! So awesome and incredible! We loved this video! Thank you so much for keeping it real! We love you! ❤❤❤

Well done to you sir, what a great achievement! I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your adventures, I am learning so much by watching your channel. Can't wait for the next one !

Fantastic movie of your sail. Thoroughly enjoyed watching it. Hope you’re enjoying Aus.

Congratulations buddy. You are an inspiration.

Only recently discovered this channel and I’m loving these long form crossings. It’s my escapism as I slave away in my drab corporate job 😅. Love what you do and thank you for bringing us along.

Congratulations James! What an amazing feat!! The stories you’ll be able to tell…Looking forward to more content as your voyage continues!

James absolute spectacular footage. Love this channel. Can't wait for the next video.

Nice music James.... Great companion for your solitude in those seas.....All the Best of luck and safe arrival to Sydney.

As a fairly long time follower it's hard to know what to write about little Triteia's improbably wonderful journey at the skilled hands of captain James. It's fabulous to see you back in passage-making mode, as challenging is it is. This is the happiest channel on here. What an absolute epic!

Thanks for taking us along with you on your adventures.

Good on you, fantastic video, the adventure continues, sending good vibes your way..

Brilliant & enthralling episode. The mental fortitude required is just awe inspiring & then the bright lights of Sydney habour 🎉

Just keep posting ! You are def one of my fav channels to follow🎉❤

Congrats James. A feat you will always be proud of. I'll bet seeing that Challenger 604 just coast past you gave you a sense of relief, more so for your family.

Nice long vid with so many examples of changing sea and wind states. Very nice filming ...Enjoyable. Congrats on your passage across the Pacific --

Mesmerising

Congratulations! 2.5 years across the Pacific, amazing 👏

Great video, even better message! Be safe.

Many thumbs up, and welcome to Australia !

This series is amazing! Mad respect and keep inspiring people James! Best of luck in your journey!

wow! amazing wind changes. Great video. Real world sailing.

Your boat is looking great.

Respect and congratulations. Very few people out there that seem to be made for the ocean but you are one of them. Best of luck!

Most impressive. Pacific Ocean solo. What an adventure ❤

Bravo! James. Congrats on the Pac Crossing. Many say it, but it's worth repeating; you're, truly, an amazing inspiration. Thank you.

Love your syphoning trick James. 🙂 What an accomplishment.

Congratulations on completing this part of Your Journey James! You have an awesome support teem! It's great to know that they are always in contact with You! Keep up the amazing work and safe Sailing my friend!🙏🏻👍

I can't imagine your feelings when the first lights of Sydney appeared on the horizon.but I see it in your eyes and your smile 🤩 The final summary with the entire journey so far, is equally emotional BRAVO JAMES!!

Congratulations on your completed crossing James. Well done and well presented all the way.

Great job my buddy..

Beautiful sailing there, keep up the good work and thanks for bringing us along!

That was a great watch glad all is well. What an Adventure. Happy sailing 😊

Well done buddy!

Congratulations James! I first started watching you on that day you started from Los Angeles... Loved being a part of it by watching and now by supporting you through Patreon. Looking forward to your next adventure!

Great sail!Ive been watching you from the start. This was a good ending to a massive crossing. You’ve really done well for a 30’ boat nearly 60 yrs old. Your recap was the perfect way to end this crossing. Will be watching for your Aussie adventures.

Amazing video! I found your channel when you left for Hawaii and lost your rudder and I’ve followed every video since. What a journey!! Thanks for bringing us along.

What a great trip and video James. Watching solo sailors in small boats crossing oceans is more rewarding for me as being also a solo sailor in a small boat. Ocean crossings is my dream. Thanks for your efforts creating this video

CONGRATULATIONS James.☺👏🎉🦋💙🕺💃

Love the extra sailing footage!

Congratulations James! and thank you so much for taking me along for the ride!

Great video

what a beautiful boat!

Thanks for sharing this amazing voyage. Loved watching the cooking segment lol

Enjoying your amazing content. Great camera work. I enjoy.... Sailing Nahoa as well. Very skilled sailor like yourself

Wow, loved this episod. 👏👏👏

Thank you James for the next nice episode. Fair winds for you and boat

Wonderful achievement James. I enjoyed the longer video with many shots of you sailing and performing your magic on your boat. Looking forward to much more.

I love love love your passage videos ! Such an inspiration dude !! Gonna be even more exciting to see the first passage video with both you and Rhonda ❤ safe winds and positive Viking vibes from up north!

Beautiful.

Congratulations James. That’s a milestone only a very few achieve. Well Done!

FANTASTIC, CONGRATULATIONS once again James! 🎉👏 X6 ocean passages SOLO, crossing the Pacific Ocean, RESPECT! 💪 I know that you arrived some time ago, but, WELCOME to Australia sir! I feel sure that both you and Rhonda will have some GREAT adventures in this Beautiful Land Down Under!

Wow, awesome video! Sailing sailing sailing. That’s why I watch sailing videos. Congratulations on making it across the Pacific. Your recap at the end was really nice. Fairwinds.

congratulations! that is one hell of a voyage and achievement!

Great vid man. Living the life of pure, unadulterated freedom....something most of us only dream of.

Great vid James.

50 years old we sailed Mexico with radio direction finder, compass, sextant, lead line grenich mean time wonderful trip!!!

Wow James Congratulations 🎉 amazing following your journey

When you called her and you didn't start the conversation with "Help me Rhonda, help help Rhonda" it was a missed opportunity 🤣

Loved the video, stay safe.

Great Video. Cheers!

Marvelous video! Very much enjoyed the footage of you sailing the boat, especially putting in the reef in calmer weather and setting up the wing and wing. Just like being there with you. It was somehow touching to hear you talk about how Rhonda would be laughing at your efforts to mix the fritter batter, I guess because you have been alone for so long and, seemingly, without that kind of connection to another. I'm hoping she is going to join up with you in Oz, and the two of you will adventure together? Very best to both of you - looking forward to whatever happens next.

Enjoyed your passage. Congrats, you are a Tasman sea survivor, scary body of water. Go well Sir, look forward to watching more of your well paced, informative videos.

Congratulations! I sincerely thanked you and your crew. Very comforting to watch a nice person accomplish such a feat of endurance with sincerity and intelligence. You must be related to one of the American mountain men who blazed trails and endured trials as they crossed the North American continent. Very cool! Looking forward to more.

The dolphin scene was perfect. Fair sails.