Sailing to Raiatea in French Polynesia with Boat Hitchhikers Onboard
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Жыл бұрынEpisode #273 : Season 9 : The South Pacific
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@ryankennedy6403 Жыл бұрын
James is doing what less than 8% of the worlds population is doing…living a dream. The hitchhikers are doing it also thanks to people like James
@sofiairv6822 Жыл бұрын
Fr
@Voltomess Жыл бұрын
92% cannot afford that , living from check to check working in shitty jobs waking up every day to go to a shitty job that's the reality
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
That’s what I did for my entire life until I made this life happen for myself
@kevparr Жыл бұрын
Love how you respected your neighbours when anchoring. We have spent the last 3 year's travelling the UK in our van, always respect our neighbours, still looking for a boat for our next adventure.
@hassanavasavas6053 Жыл бұрын
One of the viewer’s from iraq sending to you love ❤️ and support , when I seen yr vid I feel in peace thx 🙏 a lot bro Mother Nature will protect u ,,inshaala,,
@JBAutomotive794 Жыл бұрын
You know they are true Frenchman when they bring baguettes on board the dinghy as carry on baggage.
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@waylonk2453 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Well said
@GaroKarapetian Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Armenia I love this couple, and I'm so happy that people living this style of life, I wish I cloud live like this one day ))))
@MikeSantis Жыл бұрын
Nice of you James taking the hitchhikers over to Raiatea. It was also a nice contribution to this video.
@Xenibalt Жыл бұрын
10/10 video, pacing editing everything was perfect plus lucky whale and dolphin spottings extra cool great background scenery as well
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@John_Long Жыл бұрын
Great video James, what a beautiful, chill passage! Loved the whales and dolphins especially. It was really nice of you to give the hitchhikers a lift too and what a great interview! Always nice to hear what other people are doing and get ideas for traveling in non-traditional ways. Hope you're enjoying the warm weather down there in NZ! Merry Christmas from icy Texas! May fair winds be with you! 🌬⛵
@blakecrawford5101 Жыл бұрын
Unreal. I remember so vividly diving in the pacific and feeling the whale song vibrating through my chest. Never saw one underwater but you knew they were there. Humbling, exhilarating, being in the presence of these animals traveling the world with us.
@TL-rl9xk Жыл бұрын
That was a very interesting interview. Very nice people.
@BrittneyBritt17 Жыл бұрын
I love how excited you get for the whales. SO wholesome.
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
I love them soooo much
@symphonyfarm2009 Жыл бұрын
Makes me so happy that people are still out there doing this! Good one James!
@talkaboutitoffgrid Жыл бұрын
That was pretty cool seeing the whales and the dolphins - what beautiful conditions, not for sailing, but for looking below - awesome!
@loubonaparte5063 Жыл бұрын
So Chill and Cool meeting smart, young minds like that..... free spirits, looking to make things a little better on this planet.. I will surely check out their site!!!
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@hadhad69 Жыл бұрын
How cool was that! And just by chance you shared it with new friends, very cool
@neilrush659 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video James, every video I see my dream to sail becomes even bigger, seeing all these amazing places that you have visited is awe inspiring to me. Thank you so much James for all your hard work, filming editing and finally uploading. One day James when I have my ducks in order I will get on the oceans and see this incredible planet a little more. Hope you're enjoying NZ and Triteia is doing well hopefully with an engine by now. Take care, safe travels....Neil.
@SVAdarris Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas James. What a great passage seeing the humpbacks. Brings back memories of Christmas morning in 2005 in the Gulf Islands of BC, We were motoring down the trincomali straight and a pod of orcas came right at us, breaching on both sides of the boat. blowing and staring into our eyes less than 10 feet away. The most magical experience of my life. Thanks for the reminder. Fair winds and following seas my friend
@rescue8299 Жыл бұрын
Super awesome nature out there. Thanks for bringing me along!
@robinsommer6009 Жыл бұрын
EPIC VIEW BEAUTIFUL PASSAGE FROM HUAHINE TO RAIATEA... THE WHALES AND DOLPHINS LOVED YOUR COMPANY 😍😍 WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLACE YOU HAVE SHARED WITH ME❤️ THANKYOU Captain James🌈🌎🛡️
@DanO530.8 Жыл бұрын
Amazing to help others planting seeds it doesn’t get any better than that ….safe passage and wishing the couple and James a safe journey …
@rimasmeleshyus9486 Жыл бұрын
Amazing beautiful islands 🏝 of Tahiti .Nice guys on board you have . Tahiti absolutely beautiful islands ,no doubt. Greetings from beautiful tropical paradise island Kauai 🏝 Hawaii
@garygerard4290 Жыл бұрын
James, This is yet another fine video. Your prospective & presentation of them is excellent. 'Again = Editing Dept gets an A+ Too cool, the Hitchhiker interview
@DLionheart Жыл бұрын
TYVM James - That was an awesome peek into your world - loved every minute of it as I sit here, freezing my butt off in Western NC Mtns, USA! Your sailing-hitchers seem very cool indeed - bravo to them and bravo to you for taking them along. The spinners and the whales, along with the gorgeous calm seas and scenery were all completely magnificent! ~Blessings to you all for continued safe travels and happy, healthy, fun adventures ahead!
@rm8281 Жыл бұрын
That was an incredibly nice gesture helping that young couple. Good things are headed your way. Have a Happy New Year, James!
@Flexfit455 Жыл бұрын
Great content as always - merry christmas and a happy new year to you, sir!
@azizaziz5621 Жыл бұрын
Take care James enjoy the Pacific Ocean.
@jeffepstein4138 Жыл бұрын
If I wasn't running my 25 acre farm I'd be sailing too!
@mvisinski Жыл бұрын
James, I'm actually crying. I'll be where you are in 5 years I hope. This video is my personal vision of paradise. Thank you so much for sharing your life, and being so diligent with video. I, and we all, appreciate you. 🙏
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
Mitch, you WILL be there in 5 years and I hope you send me a photo of you living this same life 👍🏻
@mvisinski Жыл бұрын
@@SailorJames I see no reason why I wouldn't James. This will be my second year of sailing on my '73 Mac 22, and you inspired my buddy. Thanks again without sounding insane. I'm hoping to get out of alberta this year, and into the British Columbia interior lakes, and learn some new stuff, see some new landscapes. When my kids are grown, ll be upgrading to a new boat, and heading for Hawaii then the French Polynesian islands. And then wherever. Couple more years, then I can live.
@dalwilson4511 Жыл бұрын
Hey James, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas , and the best of luck for the new year bro
@herbescobar4548 Жыл бұрын
You’re an inspiration dude. Huge impact. Thanks.
@angustrek447 Жыл бұрын
I'm absolutely loving these. Gorgeous scenes and super chilled presentation. You sail, I'll follow.
@smokingkippers1173 Жыл бұрын
Nice. I think Sailor James is getting his mojo back. Merry Christmas.
@SuperBuchie Жыл бұрын
Really cool James!
@Nighthawk2211 Жыл бұрын
Great insight, had no idea there was an "AirBnB" for boats.
@never2late454 Жыл бұрын
In my youth back in the 70's I would do the same and hitch ride's from boat, to boat. It was some of the best times of my life.
@alexandramorkin400 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful…happy New Year!
@hoosierpete Жыл бұрын
I learned something new today.
@freemanletloose Жыл бұрын
your awesome James!!
@Sunnysunshineshine Жыл бұрын
It was cool to see these powerful creatures close to you and your delight could almost be felt here on the other side of my screen. I think if I was there I could´t help jumping in the water 😍Thank you for sharing your magical moments with us.
@tubamansmom7012 Жыл бұрын
This was absolutely gorgeous. And the sea life..oh my .What a gift to be in their presence.
@slingerrr9548 Жыл бұрын
That was awesome sailor James seeing the whales and dolphins. It was -3 degrees a few days ago when the arctic like cyclone bomb hit across here in central Pennsylvania and the rest of states. Take care and fair winds!
@bidask123 Жыл бұрын
James, one of your best vlogs so far.
@Seafariireland 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful looking sailboat!
@joshuapatrick682 Жыл бұрын
That simultaneously intriguing and terrifying…
@patrickjames1080 Жыл бұрын
Yep
@patrickjames1080 Жыл бұрын
Much needed! Thanks James
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
🙏🏻
@robertworel5791 Жыл бұрын
You three are great and I think you all are on the right path! When I get a sail boat I would like to meet up. Gob bless the three of you. Safe travels. 🖖😀
@robertworel5791 Жыл бұрын
James! Remember to travel alone. Less people less disaster. I ment to say it's a good idea to travel to Australia! Just DO NOT CROSS THE INDIAN OCEAN! A BIRD TELLS ME YOUR SAILS WILL FAIL AND YOU RUN OUT OF SUPPLIES. when you do realize it's better to be around "Less people Less Disaster" Australia is best. Make sure you stop at every supply hub in India, keep all supplies full at all times! Make sure you travel during winter months! You will roast like a chicken in the boat! LESS PEOPLE! LESS DISASTER!
@roadboat9216 Жыл бұрын
Very nice. Interesting people too. Thanks.
@katofmine Жыл бұрын
Hey man, been following your travels since your departure from Los Angeles. Just wanted to tell you from an aspiring sailor that your videos offer a lot of lessons and inspiration. Love your content, keep it coming!
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
Thanks for following along 🙏🏻 happy to hear they encourage you
@lizardsigh 2 ай бұрын
You're a natural at interviewing.
@SailorJames 2 ай бұрын
I have a whole series titled “Yarns” here on my channel
@TechGorilla1987 Жыл бұрын
@4:43 - I think one of the most remarkable things about this freeze-frame is that there are two young people observing a potentially life-changing event and there is not one phone filming between them - not even a still camera. They are recording life with the minds-eye. Far better than all the megapixels in the world. I know the captain is filming, but that isn't my point.
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@makebelievestunt Жыл бұрын
Awesome! That says it all.
@LTUharis93 Жыл бұрын
more hitchikers! so interesting, and youre a great interviewer!
@AllenIsbell Жыл бұрын
Said it before. I'll say it again. Best sailing channel on KZfaq.
@powellkwd40 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@andrewyanke1787 Жыл бұрын
You're getting really good at putting these together. I'd love to fly out and meet somewhere for a few days, maybe pay you to accommodate my spearfishing obsession. Lol. I just want to dive more islands. I suppose it's time I join your patreon.
@brandonwolfinger621 Жыл бұрын
Great job James Mahalo from Oahu
@John-ps7mk Жыл бұрын
best of luck to those two.
@kiwiwifi 4 ай бұрын
I have a whale whistle on board. It works really well. I picked it up from Shri Lanka.
@hakeem4802 Жыл бұрын
Two thumbs up 👍 👍
@08murphyuk Жыл бұрын
I might have missed a video where James explains, but I would love to know if he has a planned route, looks like he is going in the direction of bora bora, then onto Fiji, if he goes to Fiji I would live him to go do an episode visiting another well known KZfaq couple and there sailing boat VP, that they are currently renovating. I always love it when the KZfaq community do a meet up. 😁
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
Yes I sailed from Bora Bora to American Samoa and then on to Fiji where I spent a month. I am now in NZ until April of 2023
@08murphyuk Жыл бұрын
@Sailing Triteia wow that's awesome!! I sometimes forget how difficult and time-consuming editing videos are, and you need to be ahead of time before you release the videos, same as everyone. Hope you're doing well and all the very best for new year 🤙
@sharkymoon422 Жыл бұрын
Going to be hard to beat the 31 minutes I just had.. ❤️🙏👍👊🏻Happy and healthy new year to those on the calendar ❤️🙏👍👊🏻
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@pserrao Жыл бұрын
Very nice video. And a cool couple. Do they have instagram to follow their voyage? What an adventure to do all that travel hitchhiking!!! Fair winds James
@doradosurfcharters Жыл бұрын
Have you ever met a Engineer that is hands on ? I definitely haven’t in the last 40 yrs
@patrickjames1080 Жыл бұрын
Ha - nailed it.
@Seafariireland Жыл бұрын
Wow,wow,wow! SkipRay.
@Blob465 Жыл бұрын
Dude is living the dream, not because he is rich but because he is knowledgeable.
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@silverfazer8290 Жыл бұрын
ah bonjour nice to meet the french couple i lived in brittany
@jasonwickens0813 Жыл бұрын
Just look at the water. WOW. I would so just quit my job, leave it all behind and ride the waves.
@jungbolosse3034 Жыл бұрын
Animals like: what are those creatures yelling like crazy?
@robertworel5791 Жыл бұрын
I may see you three in Australia sometime in the future for some great garden greens and good company! Until then, God bless your mind body and souls!🖖😉
@robertworel5791 Жыл бұрын
TOO PIERRE AND HIS WIFE ! Learn about the soil in Australia. The American natives lay fish on top of the soil to fertilize 🤯 and for the fresh water. You will need to put up moisture nets to collect condensation!! Only the smart and strong there!! Less people less disaster. It's all about collecting the water from the air and fertilizing the soil. And you need a good roof over your head as well. God bless your mind body and souls🤟🖖🦅🛫✈️🛬. Make sure you fly there it will be safer and healthier.😘
@robertworel5791 Жыл бұрын
Oh and to survive the summer time heat waves! You will need to digg a basement that's is ment to stay cool in extreme heat waves of the summer months.
@robertworel5791 Жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nqqHY7d626mYXac.html To Pierre and his wife! This is how you keep the moisture nets safe and secure when not in use during the day! Night time and morning time the water will condense. God bless and I wish you two to have a beautiful garden along with a enough water to drink and wash yourselves and any animals you may have.
@robertworel5791 Жыл бұрын
The "Adobe house" keeps you cool in extreme heat waves! Less people less disaster.
@MicBruise Жыл бұрын
Apparently the ancient strategy for hitch hiking is still working...make sure you have an attractive young woman as a companion.😀
@patrickjames1080 Жыл бұрын
Worked for Abraham
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@kealyduvalle1178 Жыл бұрын
Nice one👍 Would you reconsider taking a passenger onboard overnight if it were just the girl?
@MizzAugust7 Жыл бұрын
Well thats your area & youre used to hitchhikers, me, I would be too afraid somebody wanted my boat after seeing a movie ( I know but it must have happened before ) like that once. Maybe big $ boats would be more at risk. Its summer in NZ now & cold in July, Im not sure how that is even possible. Looking forward to your next tour maybe you'll invest in a little scooter instead of killing your feet/legs :)
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
I like the walking and so rarely have a chance for good exercise, but 17miles was A LOT 😂
@RTexasUSA Жыл бұрын
I always love seeing your updates in my feed. It seems like it has taken you quite a while to get where you are across the South Pacific. I'm not saying to rush it by ANY means; but do you have an ETA for when you hope to complete your journey? I look forward to following you on all of your future adventures.
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
All of my videos are several months delayed on KZfaq like most sailing channels, this is due to only releasing one video a week vs. how many amazing places I visit as well as creating a buffer for when I am at sea and in remote places that are impossible to upload from. I am currently in NZ and spent as much time as possible in the South Pacific before cyclone season arrived. As for completing the journey, my best guess on this first circumnavigation is I will be back in LA 2025 or 2026
@RTexasUSA Жыл бұрын
@@SailorJames So LOTS more content to come. I'm looking forward to it.
@markleyg Жыл бұрын
Could never get enough baguettes while in Tahiti.
@FRACTALSLY Жыл бұрын
Do you have a drone? Fair winds James. Good luck from BKK. I hope the couple comes to Thailand. I'd like to show them my permaculture farm, and how to graft and clone many types of plants. All the best
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
Yes I have a drone but have crashed it so many times it struggles
@ckfpv Жыл бұрын
Great Video James ,you know next time your grounded for a minute or maybe you could get someone to order you one or maybe theyll give you one for a review ???? ElECTRIC SCOOTER
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
Nah, no room to store it and I need the excise
@james2398 Жыл бұрын
What does it mean when you say your using 5 scope or another number scope i think when anchoring?
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
Scope refers to the amount of ground tackle (anchor chain) you have out vs. the depth of the water you are in. If you are in 20ft of water and you have 5 scope out it means you have 5 times the depth of the water (100ft). You should always be at least 5 scope if spending the night, 4 scope is ok in really deep water because the anchor and tackle are heavier in deep water (like 70ft deep)
@paulbyas6833 Жыл бұрын
Can I ask you James what size boat do you think a solo sailer can handle...as in what is the biggest size ( 48 foot ) bigger or smaller solo sailer could sail by him or her self ??? Love your channel...Hitchin a boat ride fantastic 👏 👌
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
I dont know why a solo sailor would want a 48ft boat. I think for solo sailing or short handed sailing, 40-42ft is a great size. Could you sail a 48ft boat solo? sure but the real question is can you dock in at a wharf or marina or fuel dock in high winds alone? thats when things get really hard.
@genius1198 Жыл бұрын
The term the guy is looking for is simplicity..... Unfortunately seems like he's entangled in a lot of strings...... Love you show our president's got a resort on one of them Island somewhere
@BoredInTheComments Жыл бұрын
I'd have to jump in with the whales lol
@jasenjahn Жыл бұрын
I swam with spinners on Maui. Magical. Jump in the water!
@fizzybubalach Жыл бұрын
someday ill be like James...
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
Brother you should shoot higher 😂 you can be much better than me 😂
@fizzybubalach Жыл бұрын
@@SailorJames : ) you are an inspiration! thank you for your videos. stay safe buddy
@patrickjames1080 Жыл бұрын
@@fizzybubalach commit
@blackbirdxx4613 Жыл бұрын
James do they pay for the ride
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
They paid for their ride by being great company
@vindolanda6974 Жыл бұрын
I do wonder how noisy the engine was for the whales
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
They regularly come over an check out boats with the motors running, big and small, so I doubt it disturbs them
@Sm0kEyX420 Жыл бұрын
I really hope you respond! Would you consider yourself an introvert?
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
1000% yes
@chasepuzon6893 Жыл бұрын
Did your guest buy you any Diesel fuel or food?
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
They brought food, no need for fuel because I was going that way anyway and I’m not that much of a cheapskate
@patrickjames1080 Жыл бұрын
@@SailorJames good medicine for the soul
@kiwiwifi 4 ай бұрын
Next time put your gearbox in neutral.
@nxxdefiant Жыл бұрын
What do you miss the most from the United States?
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
Nothing
@patrickjames1080 Жыл бұрын
@@captainmike808 he still has freedom
@AndrewGrey22 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could boat around the world to the South Pacific with a hot French girl.
@albertolopez7897 Жыл бұрын
Be careful, brother I don’t trust hitchhikers just saying 😬
@SailorJames Жыл бұрын
I am not scared of living
@Yo-Man Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Lithuania!!!
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