Sailing through the islands of Fiji to the Yasawa group

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Episode #292 : Season 9 : The South Pacific
Hello friends,
On this episode I depart Makagai Island and make way for the Yasawa Group, also known as the Western Group. Leaving at midday for the 96NM passage so we are sure to reach the dangerous coral pass near Yasawa Island in the daylight.
Once we make landfall I head into shore to explore the legendary Yasawa limestone caves!
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9 апр 2023

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@chuckcarmichael7835 Год назад

The expression on James face when he saw the inside of the cave was worth its weight in gold. Thanks for allowing your audience to participate in your journey.

@neilrush659 Год назад

That was a real moment, in fact I felt almost the same without being there. I'm telling ya, James has a superb way to bring emotion onto a screen!! Yeah really quite superb!! 😊👍

@knockharder3554 Год назад

@@neilrush659 you are totally right.

@davidsimmons7556 Год назад

Just bought me a 1969 Islander 37 leaving the pacific north west july 2024 ,im gonna follow most of your path. Cant wait to go. You helped inspire me

@Chelsea-vt3ib Год назад

Can I come? Lol

@sionefifita5891 11 дней назад

Awesome!! I wanna do this. I so bad wanna do it i think i will

@jaysummers9396 Год назад

I enjoyed the Captain Bligh passages 🤗 Have you heard this poem from Ella Wheeler Wilcox? Thought you may enjoy it. "One ship sails East, And another West, By the self-same winds that blow, 'Tis the set of the sails And not the gales, That tells the way we go. Like the winds of the sea, Are the waves of time, As we journey along through life, 'Tis the set of the soul, That determines the goal, And not the calm or the strife."

@glenrobinson6846 Год назад

Incredible Chanel

@marklennard9503 Год назад

One of the most genuine and authentic sailing channels there is! Bravo James! Bravo 👏👏👏

@chrisgamble4939 Год назад

Hi James. I enjoyed this film very much, and I look forward to future videos. As it happens, I'm a descendant of John Fryer, Sailing Master of the Bounty. When the famous mutiny occurred, on April 28th 1789, Fryer was one of the eighteen loyal crew set adrift with Captain William Bligh in a 23-foot open boat. Their 3,600 mile voyage to Timor is one of the most incredible stories of the sea. Bligh was (unfortunately) a very tactless man, which caused a host of problems; nevertheless, both Bligh and Fryer were excellent navigators, and without their skill and endurance, none would have survived. The grave of John Fryer can still be seen at Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk.

@sewingbox5635 Год назад

That is amazing! I looked up John Fryer's court testimony in the mutiny trial. I find this historical information so interesting. I sailed with my father for many years. Thank you.

@DCMO60 Год назад

Unbelievable beauty. Here in North Missouri I’ve just finished mowing my yard and tilling my garden. I came into my garage to check the radar because it was supposed to rain. It broke up before it got this far. Watching your footage I’m just in awe and jealous like you wouldn’t believe. You are living my dream. Thanks again for sharing your adventures with us. DC

@MizzAugust7 Год назад

This time I do a garden Im going w/ No Till, is sposed to give you much bigger growth.

@paulsheehan7287 Год назад

Sometimes I just cant believe how beautiful our Planet is. What a gift we all have. Maybe its possible that nothing in the Universe exists that is so amazing.

@wc6502 Год назад

You were the textbook definition of wide eyed wonderment when you descended into the cave pools. Amazing. Thanks for sharing your continued adventure James!

@chrisfuchs9795 Месяц назад

James, I share in your wonderment at the exploits of the great seafarers such as Cook and Bligh and your even greater delight in following in their footsteps!

@davidstrumsky7012 Год назад

Thanks for the reading from Capt. Bligh! Liked also how you notice the wind shifts. You paying attention to same "small" things I do. Yeah, it's survival.

@talford29 Год назад

James you found a way to explore the world. Having it mostly to yourself. And not relying on the commercialized way of doing it. Well done. I’m truly inspired…thank you sir!

@neilrush659 Год назад

Another wonderful film James, those caves were simply sublime man. You make my Monday evenings and every film brings me to that place. You have the knack for film making that's for sure and your choice of music is so superb and really lifts the atmosphere of your footage, incredible actually! Anyhow wishing you well, and safe travels.

@chrisgamble4939 Год назад

I totally agree, the filming and pacing are excellent, likewise the music which is always well chosen and appropriate. It does feel like we're sharing this incredible experience. Many congratulations to James!

@neilrush659 Год назад

@@chrisgamble4939 Hey Chris, man I look forward to James's films every week. I've been following him from the very start of his journey way before he set sail. This is my favourite channel on YT!!

@chrisgamble4939 Год назад

@@neilrush659 Hi Neil, I'm going to catch up with all of James's videos, hopefully in the right order! I don't know if you saw my post about my ancestor John Fryer, Sailing Master of the Bounty (posted 11 days ago). All the best, C

@Trajectionable 11 месяцев назад

James, you bring a degree of cinematic quality to your travel films that literally does not exist elsewhere here. The music and the long scenes and the general respect for both the locales and viewers is remarkable. Much respect and may you sail long and free.

@decapolis01 Год назад

If you have fresh water and lots of coffee beans all is good!

@KlodMey Год назад

Hi James , as usual beautiful movie, with historical explanation ! Thk’s a lot, ………sometimes I show yours movies to my french children and they said: « Wao ! This guy is lucky ».’and i answer : « No chance , he search and share his destiny with us ». Thk’ see you next trip and enjoy it.

@LiamsDad001 2 месяца назад

I love the Yasawa and Mamanuca Island groups. I have swam the caves a couple of times over the years and they are a special place! We have been to Fiji 6 times and one day hope to arrive by a sailboat.

@TheMickybutler Год назад

Wow. That cave must be breathtaking, to experience in the flesh. Awesome.

@Jon2.2.0 Год назад

Perfect place to have a sunrise coffee.

@davidscheese-xs4jy Год назад

James, I can’t wait for your adventures in the Caribbean!

@oogabooga590 Год назад

Another beautiful film. Much love

@sitatt Год назад

Happy birthday, young fella! Many happy returns!

@tubamansmom7012 Год назад

Whoa. That cave was incredible! The formation almost castle like. Then the loop around..the rocks along the edges..wow. I have never seen something quite like that so I appreciate the vitamins to the brain.

@julien2095 Год назад

I'm really really happy for you and what you live. May God protect and be with you. Godspeed

@Taichungman Год назад

Thanks for the video and sharing. I was in Fiji in 2000 delivering a boat to Brisbane Aus but didn't get to see the caves; now I have. Thanks again.

@mteokay1246 Год назад

(Im) patiently and EAGERLY awaiting your NEXT video .. and the next & the next 😁👍✌️✊️👊☀️🌞🌬⛵️🛟⚓️

@Robin-my2gz Год назад

Take an small ear cleaner stick thingy and put some alcohol on it and use that to clean the inside of the charging port.

@samuraile6625 Год назад

No way!!! That's beautiful. That's great place for scuba diving

@powellkwd40 Год назад

Hey - 100K subscribers! Good for you James. The cave made me think of a couple things. Journey to the center of the Earth. Like being inside the core of a tree that rotted from the inside and later the sea flowed into it. Notice the vertical flat spots that people wrote on look like a machined surface.

@paulbyas6833 Год назад

😮😮😮😮wow James fecking wow and your filming bro spot on boooooom wonderful 👏 🙌 👌 I can only imagine what it like to have the place to yourself 👉💚👈

@carlosdias8404 Год назад

Wow! Beautiful ! Thank you, James, for sharing these precious moments with us. (Hope you got the phone fixed.) Wishing you fair winds and lots of joy.

@keeblah1111 Год назад

I love watching your vids on Sunday mornings, so chill and relaxing

@leezettphotography5754 Год назад

I lived in Fiji for 12 years and never got to that location. Our family friends Matagali is the owner of the island. When we get back with our boat, we will visit for sure.. Thank you for sharing.

@mmiller73 Год назад

Wow! Huge score getting that cave all to yourself! Thanks for sharing that experience with the rest of us landlubbers.

@bowmanlegacies Год назад

I read that book just becuase you mentioned it. I consider it one of my most favorite books and plan to read it yearly.

@sharronhumphries6727 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing this !!!.

@THEYTHINKTHEYAREGODS 3 месяца назад

Living the Dream 🎉

@gman5051 Год назад

Bummer! you have to get that IPad up and running, I mean I’m a land lubber and I could hardly be without mine for a day . Great video again thanks again !

@michaelzimmerman9221 11 месяцев назад

I am truly jealous, I can but dream of doo what your doing, may the wind be at your back and fair sea’s to you! Great content!

@knockharder3554 Год назад

Here's a comment for you sailor James 😊

@beetle5628 Год назад

The limestone erosion is so cool and the cave was incredible

@teekay3983 4 месяца назад

Bula James... if you come again to Fiji, try the Lau islands group to the east of Fiji and Kadavu islands group in the south. Taveuni in the north close to Savusavu is an adventurous place you will also love. All are amazing places as well where you will find spectacular scenes of Fiji. Vinaka and God Bless. Best of wishes in your journey around the world!

@seanmurphy1348 Год назад

I’m a beat up vet missing. A leg Thank you for showing me

@josephreis2274 Год назад

Hi James I like that you revive history all the best great video

@calmwatersailor1947 Год назад

Hi James. Just wanted to say thank you. In an earlier live post you mentioned the books that inspired you. I Google searched and found a used copy of the Bounty trilogy, incorporating Mutiny/Men at sea/ Pitcairn books all in one 700 page book. Fantastic reading and I can well appreciate how you felt travelling in their wakes. I need another look at your bookshelf now for my next good read. Thanks again and Happy voyaging 👍

@davidgerard2471 Год назад

Thanks James that was awesome mate the cave was spectacular fair winds mate !

@shawnwegner3746 7 дней назад

You know that's a tree right ? So cool ,good job .

@SailorJames 6 дней назад

I have no clue what you are referring to

@michaelcuthbert3022 Год назад

Have you read The Boundless Sea by David Abulafia, James? A bit heavy on the academia, but shows what remarkable sailors the Pacific islanders were long before Europeans arrived with compass and guns. Enjoying following your own epic adventure

@SailorJames Год назад

Yes I read it on passages, it’s incredible but very dense

@JohnLee-im7iu Год назад

Nice video. Looks like fun. Watching from Orlando, Florida. Thanks James.

@clpotis Год назад

It’s amazing how your senses are so sharp. You notice how important the wind is on your face and you can smell soil. You got skills!

@pierrepatrickstpierreparad5403 Год назад

You did James Nice job and bliss Fiji is super On my pre bucket list Cheers

@jasonantonation8787 3 месяца назад

13:18 😂😂 that's exactly what I say when I do that!

@petebowler7295 Год назад

WOW! The only way to describe your cave visit. Thanks for bringing me along. From a landlocked follower of your epic journey residing in the North West of England.

@mmullaley Год назад

Regarding the slow charge on tablet. Take a sewing needle and scrape/ clean around the plug in port. Just stick it in there and keep scraping around in a circle and you may find lint etc come out. Do that until you don't get any more dirt and try charging again. It fixes most of slow charging issues. Hope that helps.

@SailorJames Год назад

Yes I have done that many times

@scotty6435 Год назад

Chances are the connectors are just gummed up. A cotton ear bud with some alcohol will hopefully do the trick. If they're rusty then a more aggressive cleaning will be needed but the device will die eventually. It might be worth finding some rubber weatherproofing plugs for the connector if that means you can avoid salt air exposure most of the time

@SailorJames Год назад

It was the cord

@geraldinepluyms5935 Год назад

The Holy Grail! Maybe one of them

@seanmurphy1348 Год назад

Dude I’m so envious

@TheCapGuy Год назад

That was awesome.

@traderryan713 Год назад

That was sick! Cool stuff.

@Dreamhawke Год назад

Wow! What an adventure. Thanks for sharing with us!

@TL-rl9xk Год назад

Very cool!

@jasonkavarie9427 Год назад

So awesome.

@charliec8849 Год назад

This was absolutely fantastic footage!!! Thanks James!!!

@maurizioferrario1949 Год назад

Spectacular footage. Makes me plan a voyage. I might arrive there in 2 to 3 years from the Med. Ciao from Italy

@blackbirdxx4613 Год назад

Beautiful stuff James thanks

@singlespeedrider1 Год назад

That video made my day. Keep it up James, we need more!!

@ArkOmen1 2 месяца назад

Really cool!

@tammybandy5000 11 месяцев назад

Amazing

@byronsmithinc Год назад

Outstanding

@roadhun Год назад

wow, just wow, those caves are incredible. Love your videos, thanks.

@jonschmitz7189 Год назад

One of your best

@vincentgilman5253 Год назад

Congrats on 100k subscribers! Your videos are so relaxing and awesome.

@mymobile5014 Год назад

Man, you sure take us on a journey. In 3 years when I set off, I aspire for my channel to be half as good as yours. Thank you.

@hectortheroix Год назад

Amazingly beautiful!

@patrickjames1080 Год назад

Brilllllliant James - thanks for sharing 👍

@jawmedic Год назад

Gnarly... Cant imagine how you felt walking down into that... thx for sharing such great video and experiences.

@dannyfisher9223 Год назад

That cave was absolutely magical !!!

@ishontz Год назад

Awesome bro

@veronicaalessandrello1022 Год назад

A natural cathedral 🤩 Stunning!

@RESTLESS_ERRANT Год назад

Legendary; as usual. Thanks for the quality content! Head on a swivel out there!

@davidbutler1113 Год назад

James an awesome video thanks for sharing it

@Gyp527 Год назад

Another Awesome episode James! Magical caves, so glad you got them to yourself! Thanks brother!💪❤️⛵

@greenebank Год назад

Fantastic man ! You captured the shimmer, good on ya mate

@MKokruok1 Год назад

Alright, alright, alright,...another good video! ✔️

@John_Long Год назад

Wow, what a beautiful island/cave! Glad you missed the tourists! Thanks for exploring/sharing James! May fair winds be with you my friend! 🌬⛵

@stevemccutcheon3941 Год назад

Very nice incredible place very nice James👍

@do6604 Год назад

What an incredible moment to have in that cave, and wonderful of you to share it. A lived out fantasy. Thank you

@ckfpv Год назад

Hey James ⛵⚓⛵🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

@williamtownsend3279 Год назад

Not just the content, but the production quality is Wonderful, James...

@corysimp Год назад

I love the history same as you; safe travels my friend

@specialty_k Год назад

Oh James that was so pleasing to watch you in that cave swimming peacefully!

@iducatifan1 Год назад

I am so grateful to be able to follow you James. You inspire me.

@CraigOlson Год назад

Your channel is excellent, man. I really enjoy following your journey. Fair winds, and I wish you much success.

@Evergreen085 4 месяца назад

Great video. Subbed

@paulbuttner6808 Год назад

The caves are spectacular with amazing colors, shapes and a beautiful serene place. Great to see you could enjoy it all by yourself. Thanks James for another breathtaking video.

@theshit821 Год назад

Heck yeah man. That looks beautiful wow. One dayy man ill be out there

@lukenash8112 10 месяцев назад

Just to the right of that rock you were sitting on, there is an opening where you need to dive under for about 2 metres, and it then opens up, but there is minimal light.

@SailorJames 10 месяцев назад

Yep