MY TOP 10 OF FRENCH POLYNESIA ; A look Back At My Favorite Anchorages and Experiences in Paradise.

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Episode #283 : Season 9 : The South Pacific
Hello Friends,
I have put together a look back video of my Top 10 Favorite experiences in French Polynesia.
Here is a list of the episodes associated with the clips:
10. Teahupo'o, Tahiti
• Sailor James visits Th...
09. Bora Bora
• Enjoying the Turquoise...
08. Coral Gardens, Taha'a
• Visiting The Amazing C...
07. La Cloche de Hina, Tikehau
• Exploring Tuherahera v...
06. Pearl Farm Cleaning Station, Tikehau
• Adventures at an Aband...
05. Sacred Blue Eyed Eels, Huahine
• Visiting the Sacred Bl...
04. Motu Faama, Rangiroa
• Sailing to the Remote ...
03. Moorea
• Sailing to Opunohu Bay...
02. Faaroa River, Raiatea
• Exploring Raiatea & Vi...
01. The Aquarium, Rangiroa
• Exploring Rangiroa Ato...
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Пікірлер: 68

@robinlinkowski8816 Жыл бұрын

Hello James, I happened upon your channel about 9 months ago.I've gone back and watched them all.I have no idea how you got on my recommend viewing list but I am so grateful I found you. I hope you find time to read this.James I am 60 years old and I have seen the ocean once as a teenager on a senior trip to the coast of New Jersey. Thank you for sharing your life and adventures with us.I am experiencing things and places I would never ever see.Due to some health issues I am almost home bound so I am very grateful for you. I have you on my prayer list and pray for your good health and safety daily.I anxiously wait for each and every one of your videos.Please keep doing what your doing and live your best life.I just want you to know you have a fan and someone is thinking about you and is grateful for what you do. Once again thank you for sharing.

@floridapatriot9776 Жыл бұрын

It's really awesome you have a video documentary of your journey. You'll never forget the highs and the lows. Making memories most dream of. Fair winds James.

@KlodMey Жыл бұрын

Perfect movie in a perfect garden of beauty, many thk’s

@MizzAugust7 Жыл бұрын

Im so glad you posted that underwater footage of all those fish & coral. It was simply Gorrrgous !!!💖

@collapsedlotus Жыл бұрын

Loads of love to you from cold landlocked Berlin. Stay as nice and humble as you are.

@sailingkoko Жыл бұрын

You're inspiring me for all the places I'm going to go with my yacht. Just a couple more years of work and I'm gone, and then I'll be right there with you. Thank you for the inspiration

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

The islands are waiting patiently to blow your mind

@igorciudin8049 Жыл бұрын

Same for me , I'm 34 and already planning on sailing the oceans, soon very soon.

@dansiwek3593 Жыл бұрын

@@igorciudin8049 Me too but man it's so damn expensive.

@parfaitdamien Жыл бұрын

Thank you James for this beautiful journey you've share with us! Nature is so amazing! Fair wind to go to Samoa!

@Jolie_sailor Жыл бұрын

Drone shots and the music editting!!!! ❤

@natantataii8195 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. I spent 5 weeks in Tahiti and her Island 20 years ago. Kind of "backpacking" by hopping on General cargo ship on its way with supplies to the different Islands. It was an interesting experience trying to live on a budget since the Islands are expensive and normally cater to high end tourism. However I got to know locals and spent time with them and was shown great hospitality. It was nice seeing the places again. Funny you picked Moorea as your favourite Island. I remember it was the favourite Island amongst the locals, while the tourists liked Bora Bora the most. Cheers and thx for a great video.

@adventuresoftheF.M. Жыл бұрын

Hope you are doing great. Awesome & TY 4 sharing.

@jasenjahn Жыл бұрын

I must go. Thank you.

@alexandramorkin400 Жыл бұрын

Once again…absolutely beautiful ❤

@jdstuner1 Жыл бұрын

Dude you a inspiration for many of us back on land. I've never even been on a sailboat, but what i do know is I want one and have new goals to sail.

@jogrant3851 Жыл бұрын

Forever grateful to you for showing us this place. Just knowing it is there is like being wrapped in a warm blanket. Happy Sails James and the best for you always.

@robertjenkins2740 Жыл бұрын

Amazing footage buddy! Thanks for sharing! From your loyal viewer… Rob in Niagara Falls NY

@anatoli28 Жыл бұрын

Nice jimie!!! Made good bless you mate!

@boogie404 Жыл бұрын

What a great place!

@fenriswolf039 Жыл бұрын

Dude. Epic.

@Lost_AtSea_ Жыл бұрын

Your the best James!

@MOSSFEEN Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your recap James I know the trip to American Samoa is going to be a MAD one as I used to read your Vlogs Rapidly approaching 100k subs James Stay Safe until the next time

@bestoflife9152 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video James! Thank you!

@nealchristensen1793 Жыл бұрын

Amazing !Thank you !

@cycharbormaster7171 Жыл бұрын

Top 10 ... great idea for an episode!

@DavidD6969 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful thanks for sharing 👍

@Taichungman Жыл бұрын

James, your Look Back video was fabulous and a great idea. I particularly liked your comments in your #2 where you said, "Complete silence, that's what it's all about." Even though I don't care for all the music, you have in my opinion the sailing channel on the internet. Thank You.

@DanO530.8 Жыл бұрын

All i know is it takes a very talented person to surf i tried Santa cruz cal and half moon bay when is was 17 to 21 and it was challenging

@morrocco62 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! Fantastic!! Those are just about the last places left on my bucket list. Thanks the fanning the flames of passion to make it happen

@davidmadden2971 Жыл бұрын

James, well done on a beautiful complication, nicely done with the narration and music. What a trip, keep up the good work and the travel. David

@John_Long Жыл бұрын

Great recap of the French Polynesia episodes James, and well edited! Looking forward to the American Samoa crossing (and beyond)! May fair winds be with you my friend!🌬⛵

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

The American Samoa crossing is a wild one

@jeffbenson223 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful footage!! Just found your channel over your French Polynesia visit. Cant wait to see your next passage and destination. Fair winds🌴🏝!!

@brittanirudick3486 Жыл бұрын

I ADORE this kind of content, although I also adore all of your content so 🤷🏼‍♀️😆 but this stuff I add to my Cruising Dream playlist. Whenever I need a reminder about why I'm working so hard, I watch these videos and fantasize about the day when I'm a full time cruiser. Thank you so much James!!!!!

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

It is totally do able !!!!! You will love it !!!

@rootbox Жыл бұрын

Lovely recap. Excellent soundtrack.

@diegorodriguezacosta Жыл бұрын

Lovely drone images!! I was amazed with the color and detail, I dont know if there is a great color correction, or just the drone has that native latitude, color and contrast. Any way, it´s a great footage, Thank you.

@neilrush659 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning video James, well done bro. Yep, you caught some of the most spectacular places, but I'd say there is so much more....incredible. Cheers bro, safe travels

@mt4592 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for havin us with you uncle James, cant wait to see more:)

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@chriskirkman5425 Жыл бұрын

Onya. Good stuff

@amberbrown2612 Жыл бұрын

Living the dream

@Frank-E Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Do you want to go back to these islands? So beautiful... It's strange but I sort of feel sad that you left these islands.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Nah, I have the entire rest of the world to see :)

@davidfrederick9187 Жыл бұрын

Hard choices to narrow this list down! Looking forward to Top Ten NZ, Bro!

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Top 10 Fiji will be badass too !

@jackhardy7015 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your content. I have been tuning in for a while now. Thanks for sharing. Have you had a chance to check out sailing wind hippie feel like you guys are kinder spirits. Best of luck can't wait for next episode.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Yes I know Holly, we are friends 👍🏻

@henrygriffiths102 Жыл бұрын

Top ten ,must have been a hard decision. Loving your vlogs from the land downunder Australia 🇦🇺

@itsafineone8872 Жыл бұрын

Motu Famoa Rangiroa Music - James, If you will, what was the Song, band and source for the music on #4, a slow jazz sax band w drums bass and piano. You used it in the original video too. I’m an artist watercolorist and would love to listen in the background while painting. I’ve enjoyed all your vids for quite a while now. I’m not a patreon but occasionally single donate. I’ve used a couple of screengrabs from your vids for painting inspiration as well. I was all over the pacific while in the Air Force and it really made an impression on me and revisit vicariously through your travels. I lived on Exuma for a while as well. I’d love it if you included conversations with some of the people you meet talking about life on the islands or food or art or family life and daily life in general. I think it’d add a dimension that’d fit nicely with your current vibe. Much love and fair winds, Jim

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

All the music I use is from a copyright free music service so they are real bands, just tracks musicians sell

@itsafineone8872 Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames I understand but was hoping for something more specific as there are hundreds of copyright free services etc. I was looking for info on that track and band in particular.

@toniraeherrera5655 Жыл бұрын

❤

@curbstomp3126 Жыл бұрын

The water reminds me of the Florida keys.

@alec1197 Жыл бұрын

Do we know if James is safe in New Zealand? His last post on Predict Wind was Friday the 10th, and the last update on his location was from the 16th. Hope he rode out the storm safely.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Yes all good, rode out the storm safely in a slip

@emmottataolcom Жыл бұрын

James, can you tell me what is the music playing in @4 Motu Faama, Rangiroa

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

All the music I use is from a copyright free music service I pay for so they aren’t songs the public can buy

@emmottataolcom Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames nice picks

@pinkharrier47 Жыл бұрын

Call me a wus, but I usually drop the main at night and just use the (preferably foiled) jib. So dangerous dropping the main in rotten conditions at night. I'm happy dropping a knot or two. Even three.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

My “Night Mode” for sailing in the trades is to put the 2nd reef in the main and furl the headsail to 100% - this way when the mean night squalls show up I can just pay out the main and shorten the headsail. I would never drop the main at night but I am with you about not minding losing some speed for comfort and safety.

@nicklindsley7866 Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames i knew someone who sailed round the world just on the jib. He had no problem on the high seas, only docking, lol.