Tools are identified in Closed Captions [CC]. Resolution in the face of hardship, calm in the eye of the storm, and a beer opener that works. These attributes I commend to all of us, especially when the wind rises to 5.5 knots.
I have to admit I thought about this gentleman a lot in the last year. Was he sailing to Hawaii? Was he staying home, wherever that may be? He's like a grandpa (and I'm too old to have one of those) that pops into my mind once in a while.
Your videos are always a joy to watch. Wonderful voice overs with an excellent music choice make for quite then pair. One of the few times the youtube algorithm really did it's job.
It’s so good to see your posts Christian Williams, I am fairly new to sailing, 3 years, 3 years of nothing but boat maintenance, sailing & learning, But for me you are the daddy, Brilliant posts, you definitely have the experience that I would love to have, but perhaps next life time Thank you
You are an absolute legend sir. I look forward to your stories and bits of wisdom as much as I did with my grandfather. You are an oasis in this odd world. Thank you.
I like this video! Makes me wonder if Mr. Rogers wouldn't mind leaving his "neighborhood" for some peace & serenity being alone at sea, sailing a yacht like yours...I got a grin of your beginning; you taking off your cardigan & putting on your sailing shoes, just like Mr.Rogers does on his show... Funny!!
Christian, I really enjoy your videos and your personal insights and philosophizing. Just heard you mention that you aged out of surfing and hanggliding. I find myself on the same life trajectory. Surfer since early teens and hanggliding for nearly twenty years. I gave up sailing 30 years ago for higher adrenaline experiences and now I'm aging back into sailing. Thank you for the added inspiration. Cheers.
Christian, I absolutely love how you think and I love your videos. You do such a nice job in telling your story and I just love to watch it. AND you are one HELL of a sailor. One of the best in my opinion. Hope you are well my friend.
Sir, Your wit leaves me in stitches! Your lifetime of sailing knowledge has made its way to my boat and I thank you for it. I anxiously look forward to every video you grace with world with. Good health to you.
What a great jewell of a video. Sitting here watching the sun come up over Lake Michigan in August of '21 and coming across this piece. Brings back memories of my days of sailing out of Marina del Rey. Beer can Wednesdays. Such great fun and this short piece brings it all back. Add to it Mr. Roger's theme and I would suggest a new, slightly altered name. "Escape to the Neighborhood," as the open ocean can be, as it was in this glimpse, a calm and friendly neighborhood in which to be.. Thanks for sharing.
OUTERBRIDGE REACH.. You sir are a great story teller, with excellent taste in music! A real renaissance man!! at 63 yrs young, I admire you.. job well done!
You paint a hard picture of the life on the sea.......However, I am going to give it a whirl.....I love your vlog and your sense of humor cracks me up!!! Great set of tools!!!!! I am going to copy your storage technique.........
i was just thinking, "...this guy really reminds me of that flying fish pancake guy that solo'd twice out to my home in hawaii..." by golly it is you! glad you're still getting soggy!
Loved the episode. Thank you for the Mr. Rogers music. It was very befitting of your videos. I've always liked your music choices especially this one. Full sails to you.👍
I really enjoyed this video, as I have all of your other ones! I'm inspired by how well and compact your tools are organized in a seemingly bottomless cubby. It's great how you make the most of calm days. I'd give anything to be able to sail in the winter. At least I have your video to vicariously enjoy being out on the water. Thank you!
So many thanks, for the inspiration and the hopes for the coming summer. Alaska doesn't have a long sailing year but we do try and make the most of it.
Although I've watched this video a time or two before, I watched it again to get a badly needed "Christian Williams" fix on what's a cold winter day here in Mobile, Alabama. Would love to see your next video.....waiting with baited breath.
Good to see more videos of you sailing around Marina Del Rey. Your audiobook inspired me to dream of sailing to Hawaii from Marina Del Rey someday and I joined Marina Sailing, renting a Beneteau 323 a couple times so far. Stay safe and healthy and keep philosophizing!
I love " lets open up this clown car and see how many clowns come out", that describes my tool chest perfectly. I would have kept the heavier braided rope only because it feels better in my hands. Great to see you again. Hope you and your family are all doing well. Happy holidays to you all. Looking forward to your next book.
I thought ur a author with a hobby for sailing..in reality your a master yachtsman ..ur narrative skills to sailing ⛵️ skills ...know how ..mind boggling 🎉😮
Dear Christian, it's so wonderful to see you back aboard. Where have you been? I hope you are in good health. I've missed your elegant prose and sharp wit. Each sea voyage, however short or long, is paragraph in a very enjoyable book to me; I'm not looking forward to the last page, so keep 'em coming. You know, the real measure of a man, and a seaman too, is how well his tool kit has been prepared, and yours shows evidence of a long and thoughtful process of evolution. Can't wait for your next outing. Take care.
