Exploring the Motus and Hoas of Tikehau & Sneaking Onto a Resort in the South Pacific

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Жыл бұрын

Episode #265 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Adventures
Hello Friends,
On this episode, I explore the hoas and motus of Tikehau and sneak on to the Pearl Beach Resort in search of wifi. The following morning I hauled up and made way for the village quay.
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@veronicacoughlan7110 Жыл бұрын

Quay is pronounced Key James. Terrific content, as always.

@gordonramsey8339 Жыл бұрын

Unless you're in Ireland, in which case Kay might be acceptable - as in the song, Shores of Botany Bay 😊

@andyhoffman2666 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for emphasizing nature: sharks, rays, coral, terns, palms, etc. and their identification, and Sailing. (Do you have Biology background.) Practicalities of sailing too. Makes you stand out from the other sailing channels that emphasize other.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 I am a high school drop out 😂 no formal training just passionate curiosity

@susandidier8274 Жыл бұрын

James you never fail. Loved the black tip reef shark, sooty tern, hermit crab, sting ray but most of all human resort area lol. Thank you for the tour

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀

@neilrush659 Жыл бұрын

Hey James, another stunning video in another amazing location. Wow, I have to say that I find your videos very inspiring to watch and really brings home just how beautiful our planet is to have these places....I dream of being there haha on this cold dark stormy winters Irish night.....Take care and safe travels....Neil.

@coffeephish 9 ай бұрын

Luv this one. Tikehau is my Favorite place &thanks for being positive about The Pearl resort. It's amazing & the staff are theee coolest people imaginable. Also, the way you shoot & edit the wildlife really shows your good heart & mindfulness & appreciation man. Thanks for sharing.

@Myndset88 Жыл бұрын

All these South Pacific videos remind me so much of Samoa, I want to go back. I know it's not luck that got you there, but you are lucky to be able to experience it still. You got me ready to buy a sail boat and start learning myself.

@karenrunnels9082 Жыл бұрын

Yes, do it, Michael. James spent 7 years working on making his dream come true of being a solo sailor on his own boat sailing the world. You can do it, too!!

@TheMickybutler Жыл бұрын

17 minutes goes by way too quickly. Another enjoyable watch.

@alexandramorkin400 Жыл бұрын

Simply beautiful….loving the fact that you are sharing your journey.

@vindolanda6974 Жыл бұрын

13.24 - boat looks magnificent

@Yeaitstemp Жыл бұрын

I've came across a Pearson Trident 1958 in ok shape thinking about buying and doin a refit and I still wake up every hour for awhile after I get back on land then then by 4 am I'm up

@hamrite Жыл бұрын

I just noticed you boat has a slight look of Joshua, the boat belonging to Benard Moitessier, who lived a good part of his life in those same islands !!! Good life, your project is great !!!

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

I saw a replica of “Joshua” anchored at Fare Harbor in Huahine 👍🏻

@robertworel5791 Жыл бұрын

Your boat looked so cool along side Those other boats.

@andyairshots Жыл бұрын

I don't sail or own a boat but love dropping in on your videos from time to time, maybe because I'm stuck in the chill and greyness of the UK lol.. thanks for your vids.. stay safe 👍

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@1057FarmWife Жыл бұрын

I read a book in high school about a 16 year old boy that sailed around the world. It lit a fire but it wasn't in the cards for me. Thank you for making these videos and taking us along with you on your voyage and adventures!

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

I saw his second boat “Return of the dove” in a small marina on Oahu. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@sparkeyjones6261 Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames The Luders 33? Is it in nice condition?

@sparkeyjones6261 Жыл бұрын

My uncle has been friends with Robin since they were young. I've never met him, but his stories, and what my uncle used to say about him inspired my lifelong interest in sailing.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

I think it’s in this episode… Exploring Keehi Lagoon, La Mariana Sailing Club and Triteia's First Sail with the Repaired Rudder. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bpxgmqubvZPKaZs.html

@denp54z Жыл бұрын

Was he on the sail boat "Dove" ? If so I remember that book from when I was a kid.

@carlystevens5884 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for an amazing show very beautiful and calming to watch much appreciated to see what's out there in this beautiful world Angel 😍

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the sweet comment 🙏🏻

@carlystevens5884 Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome it's hard work getting to the top its definitely not a bunch of roses x but thanks to you I can see so much beauty through your hard work your definitely a blessing to me thank you so much for giving me something so special that I can continue to watch Angel 😇

@romexranger8784 Жыл бұрын

Safe passage my friend. Much love from the PNW

@loubonaparte5063 Жыл бұрын

as usual... quite enjoyable

@dspencer1983 Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT!!! THAT SHARK

@seanmellon5608 Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful James!! Thank you for sharing 😍!!

@geraldinepluyms5935 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@eddieseachord4985 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🌎⛵️

@camaroness Жыл бұрын

Great episode

@julianbatcheler9970 Жыл бұрын

James, so cool. Love it all. One day I will be there. Quay… is that the American-English pronunciation? In British-English we say ‘key’ even though it’s spelt ‘quay’.

@blackdiamond306 Жыл бұрын

Really beautiful

@jamesallen6624 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always James ....stay safe

@Flexfit455 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Big up James!

@talkaboutitoffgrid Жыл бұрын

beautiful - wow - love the colors of the water, looks inviting

@nathanbuck7572 Жыл бұрын

Once again u never disappoint thank u for allowing me to live vicariously threw u

@AuldViolin Жыл бұрын

Braddah James so awesome!

@Patriotsounds Жыл бұрын

Funny ending

@dennishively5994 Жыл бұрын

Always good video & information on docking is very good to , thanks for sharing

@tedmac8049 Жыл бұрын

Top Bro, safe journey~ 💖

@fredread9216 Жыл бұрын

I have to say that I am really enjoying the quality of yourvideos. The pacing, the nice subtle use of music and the tasteful use of labeling. Nice job. And although I have extensively cruised ( including my beloved Alberg 35), I have not cruised this area. Beautiful. Thanks.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 French Polynesia is amazing for cruising

@Sailingkiss Жыл бұрын

Nice video James, good choice of music and pace of editing

@darranpowell6481 Жыл бұрын

Love watching the videos all the way back in sunny wales safe sailing ⛵️

@MB-ib5ji Жыл бұрын

As a fellow sailor from San Diego who wants to do the same thing. All I can say is wow that place is magic. make sure you take the time to soak it in and really appreciate how lucky you are. PS I have the same coffee press. love when it falls apart in hot coffee lol...

@julianbatcheler9970 Жыл бұрын

James, of all the folks on sailing channels always seems to really appreciate where he is… and portray his never ending wonder… like with the shark etc. This is why I love this channel so much.

@MB-ib5ji Жыл бұрын

@@julianbatcheler9970 yep I immediately was drawn to his attitude in charisma for life. I'm just jealous and wish I was there and want to live vicariously through him lol...

@rodrigosenra2693 Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful place ... Magical

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@MrDavedraver888 Жыл бұрын

woohoo here we go again , love it.. tacking across you're content like a laser dingy in a force 10 gale ..my mother loved the movie south pacific & i was mesmerized by the tropical beaches as a kid , thanks for yet anothe epic video James

@safranpollen Жыл бұрын

special views but I am all times thinking, that there are meetings with locals to talk or even with other sailor buddies...

@tranceightseven Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your adventure. I have been watching for a while. I used to sail around Galveston and am getting the bug to sail again.

@sunnyandtine9757 Жыл бұрын

this guy is good peeps

@John_Long Жыл бұрын

Loved the ending James, lol, too funny!🤬🤣 The hermit crab migration was really cool too, so many different shapes/sizes! 🐚Too bad about the WiFi, but doesn't hurt to try. 👍 Safe travels brother! ⛵

@jamesallen6624 Жыл бұрын

Hi James👍

@donnakawana Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful place... Reminds me of a few places in Aruba where tourists don't go...a lil island off the island to camp on..woke up every morning to all creature's great an small hunting an playing... Great way to start my morning hot tea an James an the beauty that is every part of this video... Thanks for sharing your life with us grateful ✌🏼💗😊❣️

@nopelindoputraperkasa5869 Жыл бұрын

Top Vidio 👍. Thanks for sharing.. greeting from your Indonesian traditional gold prospecting 🇲🇨⚒️⚒️✋👍👍👍

@DanO530.8 Жыл бұрын

James looks good with a hat on the beaches look amazing my goal was to sail someday but who knows

@andrewpeters3987 Жыл бұрын

Great video’s… I particularly enjoy the sailing ones. Sorry for being nit-picky but quay is pronounced “key”… one of those effed up words. You’ll here it referred to as “key-side” as in coming along quayside. Hopefully one day I’ll be doing the same… sailing my days away

@powellkwd40 Жыл бұрын

I look forward to your videos James. Thank you for showing us what you see. You are living a very special life.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@mitchellandmarythomas2372 Жыл бұрын

Really nice video. You seem very relaxed since arriving in the South Pacific, or maybe it's just that after over 250 videos your not as nervous in front of the camera as when you started sailing the Channel Islands. I appreciate all the local knowledge you include in your videos - hopefully I'll be able to put it to use in a couple years. One last thing: quay sounds like "kee".

@MicBruise Жыл бұрын

Right, from the French "quai"

@Escapetosea Жыл бұрын

Cool to see how you handle docking solo. I’m on a 35,000 lb 43’ cutter , solo, so I’m keen on observing and learning all I can.

@press1776 Жыл бұрын

Great video brother, funny how life's little curve balls can turn out to be the most beautiful things , Hope to see you around out in the blue sometime, soak it up breath it in , .. may your sails always be full ..

@aquious953 Жыл бұрын

Seen allot of boats get wrecked tying up to sea walls. You've got tiny fenders too 😳

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Zero problems

@sailingsolo5290 Жыл бұрын

I did that for my first year cruising. Pull anchor up by hand. 30 years ago. But then i got smart real quick from a safety point of view. Bought a electric winch. I buy a new one every 10 to 15 years. Let it do all the work, sometimes 3 times a day. Its essential .

@aussieiain Жыл бұрын

James..i really love ur vids. Ironically I dislike little boats and choppy seas etc..yet i look forward to ur vids. Posting these vids must be tough. I assume u plan ur stops with internet access in mind..or maybe cell reception where u can use ur phone to upload. Take care, stay safe.

@WildWoodlandsSW Жыл бұрын

Great. Really like the attention you pay to the wildlife, and identifying them. It seems they are comfortable with you, and come to check you out also. Best wishes 🙏

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

seeing wildlife is one of my greatest pleasures in life !

@stayercattleco3812 Жыл бұрын

I’ll give you a Lotta respect man gone solo your bad ass

@captainsalty9022 Жыл бұрын

I visited Tikihau in July of 1968. No resorts, no airfield; just copra production and locals fishing. We stopped there to deliver mail at the request of a woman at Mataiva to her sister at Tikihau. Different time.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

It must have been wild for you to see it today !

@tiaramisu Жыл бұрын

Read up on Ciguatera Poisoning after you mentioned it. Never heard of it. Nasty Stuff!! Looks like some great diving there. Would love to see some scuba adventures while you are in FP. Great video! Cheers from SoCal.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Yeah it is no bueno for sure ! Captain Cook wrote about his men getting poisoned back in the day so islanders have been dealing with it forever, it’s so random too that it’s a roll of the dice

@user-qk4ux6bg9k Жыл бұрын

Thaths reef sharks so nice, cфn swim with them, withowt hedgehog!+))

@farspeakerdm90 2 ай бұрын

Human Being Resort made me laugh!

@WillN2Go1 Жыл бұрын

Have you thought about using one of those anchor rings and floats? I think the way they work is you motor in a circle around your anchor, and the float on the ring works its way down the rode lifting up most of the chain and maybe the anchor. Then you just have to pull your rode on board rather than lift it up. Of course I've never tried this or seen it done anywhere but KZfaq...

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a recipe for disaster with your hook coming dislodged and something getting tangled as you get blown into shallow water …. Less is more

@captainandthelady Жыл бұрын

Great video James. By the way, quay is pronounced "key".

@Joe_ProDJ Жыл бұрын

James, Love your episodes and journey around the world. With the Internet, have a look at Starlink.

@DCMO60 Жыл бұрын

I wanna be you when I grow up😊. I can’t imagine your life. As a flat lander from North Missouri I can’t fathom seeing the sights you see and being alone at sea for weeks at a time. I guess I’m soft. Stay safe brother

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

It’s for sure a different way of life and forces you to learn how to be alone with yourself in a way that is different than being alone on land. The pay off is huge though

@bishopkinlyside8477 Жыл бұрын

Hi James how is Kimberly have you been in contact with her just wondering how she’s going thank you once again for your video keep up the good work Cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia from the big island

@Xenibalt Жыл бұрын

great opening shots and good shots of the water from the boat then you were kind of rambling slowly about how bringing up the anchor at 4 am is a problem but aren't you free to take another day or two and just not worry? the end card saved it for me tho, funny and relatable trying to pronouce foreign things

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

That’s not how sailing works, your departure is determined by the weather and the tide times that make narrow passes safe or dangerous, and by trying to time your arrival into a new port in the day light hours if possible. My “slow rambling” is me speaking in detail about things other cruising sailors value; knowledge of a situation they have yet to encounter.

@Xenibalt Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames i still love you james :3

@1AloneX2 Жыл бұрын

that sub count is growing james!🦈

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@eclectic22 Жыл бұрын

Place looks beautiful, enjoy your time and be safe! Regards, Uganda 🇺🇬🙏

@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN Жыл бұрын

If you’re in Uganda, the same goes to you. Yes, I have traveled extensively through Uganda. 😃

@eclectic22 Жыл бұрын

@@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN really where exactly? I'm from Uganda too, are you still in Uganda? I would love to hear about your experience 🙂

@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN Жыл бұрын

@@eclectic22 All over. Went to Mountains of the Moon and see Mt. Guerrillas. Your President has been there long enough. Time for political change. 😁

@eclectic22 Жыл бұрын

@@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN I'm glad you went to the Mountains! That's where all your ancestors ( homosapiens/habilis) came from in the Great Lakes, the Gorilla 🦍 are a great attractions and at one time part of us we the humans till now they share 98% of the DNA!!! I don't think this is the right avenue to discuss political topics but I'm glad you visited Uganda and saw exciting beauty

@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN Жыл бұрын

@@eclectic22 Where then? Been President since 1986. Time for him to go. 😁👍

@bengiles5646 Жыл бұрын

Got to ask, why do you not have a powered anchor winch? Sounds like a must have when soloing (I know nothing about sailing) Love the videos and watching you on your adventures, keep up the good work 👍

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t afford to buy one when I was preparing the boat for cruising. They are not necessary but would be a nice luxury.

@bengiles5646 Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames 45 minutes pulling up an anchor by hand, a powered winch sounds like a necessity to me! 😝 but then that’s why I’m fat and your not 😂

@weekendvibes365 Жыл бұрын

Of you ever visit the caribbean SXM, please please give me a shout… take care and i like the sailing!👍🏽🙏🏼❤️😕🇬🇾🇸🇽🇸🇽

@symbolsandsystems Жыл бұрын

A two masted, junk rigged catamaran. If you see that again, review it.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

It’s a wharram

@johnanderson8123 Жыл бұрын

Bad ass adventures. What is the song on the intro?

@stephaniestearns2493 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! So grateful for your midships line trick for solo docking. Totally going to do that TOMORROW! I have to bring our beautiful new-to-us '83 Ericson 35-3 back to our slip in Shoreline Marina-fresh from our first bottom job at Cabrillo Boat Shop... I think you might be familiar with these Long Beach, CA spots? I will have to do it solo, for the first time. 😬Honestly, I am only worried about docking!!! Forecast at the slip is 10-15 knots from Starboard mid to aft quarter, due to building Santanas.😭Def going for the midships line as we have the cleat on the the boat and finger! 🥳@sailingxanadusocal Vids to come!

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

It works like a dream, just load her up with fenders and get her stopped and secured and remember it doesn’t matter if she is not in the perfect position, once she is secured you can take your time to get her in the right spot 👍🏻 high winds make it so much scarier

@gregcoleman9677 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos, and sharing the journey with you. Two questions: have you heard from your ex-wife? And do you ever regret the tattoos and earlobes? Sinncere questions, I’m really curious, not trying to be a jerk or anything. Keep up the great work.

@sligeach Жыл бұрын

Another lovely video.👍👍👍👍👍 What did you call the disease the fish have inside the lagoons and what causes it and is it harmfull to humans?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Ciguatera

@TheMickybutler Жыл бұрын

Hope you don't mind me answering, but according to few gov sites, it's called Ciguatera poisoning, caused from eating tropical/sub-tropical fish, carrying ciguatoxin.

@sligeach Жыл бұрын

@@TheMickybutler Thanks for that guys.👍👍

@garygerard4290 Жыл бұрын

You mentioning 'cruisers are not welcome' made me laugh You're much more legit than I thought at the start of the first video I've seen of yours. Now I've got you tagged as maybe an eccentric software designer, and you were going to offer to buy the resort for 5 million cash, 'you know, so you and your hoodlum cruiser buds can have a base camp.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@sparkeyjones6261 Жыл бұрын

Hey, now you've got me thinking about setting up base camps around the world just for us hoodlums. Places where pretentious yachties are excluded. 😅

@normajeanhedlund7429 Жыл бұрын

Not sure how to contact you but my husband has a very real question for you. He has had surgery on his neck and back (due to an accident), both wrists and elbows (carpal and cubital tunnel), a bradycardia and now has a pacemaker, Congestive Heart Failure, Type II Diabetes insulin dependent, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (causes blindness with no cure), and IBS. He watches your videos and many others and would love to sail but, despite all his health issues, neither of us has sailed before, he is 63 and I am 69. He respects you and your opinion as you seem to be the most honest real person out there. We have no money except our Soc. Security. So what do you think about us buying a boat, learning how to sail, etc?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Hi, I would suggest you both get out sailing for a few daysails first with an experienced captain to make sure you both like sailing before buying a boat! then if its something y'all like you can look at buying a boat big enough to spend some weekends on and enjoy some daysails with!

@barbarakasem8966 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if another solo sailer “Windhippie” Holly and you are close enough to cross paths. Yu her and Barry are my favorites I follow.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Yes me and Holly know each other and I saw her just last week :)

@PetaPans0 Жыл бұрын

Windhippie Holly was my first solo sailor subscription but l'm hooked on James now. I'm still not sure if l can sail solo but learning all l can from you and Sam

@DJNickMiller Жыл бұрын

"Quay" is correctly pronounced as "Key"

@jaideedave Жыл бұрын

quay...pronounced "key" if I'm not mistaken...

@curbstomp3126 Жыл бұрын

Have you thought about trying starlink ?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Starlink has no pacific coverage and only works in very still anchorages or at the dock

@PetaPans0 Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha fuck ...you crack me up

@TheGroovers71 Жыл бұрын

I dig what you're doing. But do you get lonely? I'm a loner myself but I know the loneliness would probably be overwhelming at times.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Yeah I get lonely sometimes but it’s never overwhelming, I am an introvert to the core so I don’t mind alone time. My life is also regularly uncomfortable so the fact that I never have to hear someone complain balances out the loneliness 😂