Returning to Kia Ora Before the Storms & Preparing to Leave Rangiroa in French Polynesia

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Жыл бұрын

Episode #261 : Season 9 : The South Pacific Adventures
Hello Friends,
Feeling unsure about the protection of the anchorage at Motu Faama, I decided to haul up and head back to Kia Ora Anchorage ahead of the Maramu winds that were forecasted to arrive later that afternoon.
After riding out a weeks worth of high winds at Kia Ora, I was finally able to head ashore, get fuel and provisions and prepare to leave Rangiroa.
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@thehappytravelingviking3313 Жыл бұрын

You should do an entire episode on how to properly provision for different distances.

@boathemian7694 Жыл бұрын

I once had a 30’ traditional heavy displacement boat that was perfect for solo sailing and was great passagemaker even with three adults. Simple, safe and cheap to operate. Your project reminds me of those days.

@Xenibalt Жыл бұрын

i could watch 5 -10 minutes of b-roll 20 knot wind and rain i've never experienced it before and i can live vicariously thru you 😃

@miguelmartinho Жыл бұрын

Ahoy, Captain James, Congratulations for the care in photography, fine humor and very useful lessons in seamanship. Fair winds! 🌬⛵

@protonneutron9046 Жыл бұрын

In the USA you have to refrigerate store bought eggs because the USDA requires them to be washed which takes away their protection from spoilage. 🙃

@sheppytim Жыл бұрын

very true.

@bearcat0551 Жыл бұрын

You took $2500, a lot of elbow grease and a dream and created a magic carpet that takes you to places most people can only dream of. I know the upgrades and new engine were not cheap but I don't think you could have built a reliable world cruiser for less money. Now all of the hard work is paying off. Safe travels.

@TheBlacker24 Жыл бұрын

Sailing vicariously through your videos! Great stuff. Thank you!

@susandidier8274 Жыл бұрын

That tv show was adventure in paradise with Adam troy

@jimt1240 Жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking. I used to watch that one and dream of doing the same as James.

@joshuapatrick682 Жыл бұрын

Yeah when I grew up my grandparents didn’t refrigerate eggs either now that ya mention it. They had cartons they’d pop the ones they got from the chicken coop that day into and they went through them so fast you didn’t have to worry about it.

@protonneutron9046 Жыл бұрын

you don't have to put them in the refer unless you wash them. The USDA requires they be washed so stores have to refrigerate them. In Europe they don't. They are just on the shelf with other unrefrigerated foods.

@joshuapatrick682 Жыл бұрын

I’ve said it several times but have to keep reiterating, if you take the maps app on your find and zoom out, scroll to where he’s at and zoom in just a bit, it’s just water, that’s it, in every direction. If there’s a more remote place on planet earth you’d be hard pressed to find it.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

It’s totally wild to look at the Tuamotus on satellite image for sure 😂

@susandidier8274 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you again. As I was watching you I remembered a tv series back in the late 50’s or early 60’s about an adventurous individual like you sailing the high seas. I loved that shoe. I was about 12 or 13 at that time. I have always loved the seas. Thanks for evoking the memory.

@lynettesharp7728 Жыл бұрын

Hello James! I too am anticipating your next sailing adventure. I can understand you being anxious to get going. The people there sure are nice and accommodating. It's nice to see that you can find kindness all over the world! Be safe and thanks for sharing another great video!

@sailingsolo5290 Жыл бұрын

I sailed from oahu in 91 to fanning,west samoa,tonga,fiji,vanuatu,new caladonia. The ony place that was not epic was new calidonia. It was cold there . A bit depressing. I sailed back to fiji from there. During the queens day storm. I got pounded but not like the newzealand fleet headed for tonga did.. Fiji is my favorite.

@qdmax11 Жыл бұрын

Another good one man

@MrHAPPYHAWAIIAN Жыл бұрын

You’re the man. Much ❤ from Kauai, HI.🌴

@asherburns2953 Жыл бұрын

Great channel

@tombutler8201 Жыл бұрын

Great Videos

@dspencer1983 Жыл бұрын

Excellent man

@jackmorris3812 Жыл бұрын

👍🏿Enjoying watching

@malachai333 Жыл бұрын

living the life, keep safe and keep us updated... thanks man!

@liammurray2514 Жыл бұрын

Loved the balls to sail at night! Love the positivity, man 😀

@neilappeal20 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Love and peace man🤟🏻

@chadharris6328 Жыл бұрын

You are brave man, it's a goal to sail the world. This is bad fucking ass. Get some diving in man!

@Butterflies-are-free Жыл бұрын

💞 your adventure makes me so happy 💞

@adventuresofsailorpauli1543 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. I like your style!

@DanO530.8 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing James wish you a safe journey and good winds when sailing …

@rthorsen711 Жыл бұрын

SV Soggy Paws is my cousin Sherry and hubby Dave - small world ! Enjoying your adventures

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

They are an absolute gift to the cruising community!

@BLAZE-oq7md Жыл бұрын

Injoy the videos,thank you..🙏

@patboury6730 Жыл бұрын

Love coming along on your adventure. Thank you for sharing. Travel safe

@Frank-E Жыл бұрын

Thank you James. Eagerly awaiting your next episode 😊

@robreibel3491 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on another really good video. Your content is very interesting to watch

@thenima Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. All the best with your channel

@darringraham2613 Жыл бұрын

Safe travels 🤙

@Pablo-te7ny Жыл бұрын

Hey Bro ! I'm in Moorea if you come near by and need anything or just even any information do not hesitate just send a message . Wish you the best !

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks 🙏🏻 I visited Moorea and loved it, beautiful island !

@wayneholman8563 Жыл бұрын

Great video skipper great information welldone fair winds calm seas cheers

@LovingLightCreations Жыл бұрын

Hi James nice to see you!!

@ray8328 Жыл бұрын

Fair winds, looking forward to the next episode.

@Younified Жыл бұрын

That smile was great!

@danmccarthy2213 Жыл бұрын

I like your choice of music :)

@ProspectingMonkey Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the book suggestion. Found it on Amazon. 😁 I appreciate you always giving us tips. I have learned a lot from you.

@garywalther7939 Жыл бұрын

As long as the egg hasn't been washed it doesn't need to be refrigerated but if the egg has been washed it has to be refrigerated there's a protective membrane around it when you wash it you wash it off.

@hamrite Жыл бұрын

Bora Bora ? Its a nice place !!! I witnessed the unloading of a car on top of 2 safety boats (old type) to go from a cargo boat to the Island of Tepoto north of Tuamotu, these guys are good on the sea !!

@deebrown360 Жыл бұрын

Keep the press, this is premium content.

@mountainpride Жыл бұрын

I just love your video's. I download them so I have something interesting to watch at night when I'm out in the middle of nowhere high up in the mountains with no internet. Cuz they make me feel like what I'm doing is a cake walk compared to what your doing. Your a brave man that I admire alot.

@cj9667 Жыл бұрын

It’s monsoon season in FP starts at the end of Aug. safe journey James!

@Gordan1962 Жыл бұрын

you do the right thing James, here i Europe is getting crazy with all the war in Russia , be happy to be very far away from all this shit here, take care and fair winds

@jimt1240 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you in good health enjoying life. If you don't mind discussing any future plans I'd love hearing them.

@jackmeyers40 Жыл бұрын

What a big beautiful world we have and most of us will never explore it like you do. (including me). Thank you for the beautiful videography you do sir.

@iwashpowercleaning7724 Жыл бұрын

Peaceful contact, really like the vibe. One thing is for sure after watching your videos, when you decide to do something just go for it and never look back. Enjoying your videos and live on….

@islandlifecabinbuild2 Жыл бұрын

Another great video brother! If you ever come around the great lakes. I own an island that your vessel is.more then welcome to stay for free. God speed

@V1KTOR33 Жыл бұрын

Fair winds & following seas.. ✌🏻 from Maine mane.

@p1nesap Жыл бұрын

I notice the 3D soundscapes. Nice. Fair winds friend, you're a marvel, esp. when you snorkeled in the doldrums & sailed a rudderless boat to Hawaii. No fear.

@careycrews1 Жыл бұрын

L.A. Native watching. I absolutely love your videos. So enjoying your adventures!!!

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

California love 🙏🏻 thanks for watching

@chaunceywilliams8405 Жыл бұрын

I think there was a Steinbeck novel in the background during your introduction. Good to see, if so which book? Enjoy the ride James.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Log from the Sea of Cortez

@chaunceywilliams8405 Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames Loved that book. Steinbeck and Dr Ed Ricketts had some great adventures. Cannery Row also included Doc Ricketts and several other characters. Steinbeck wrote once about Ricketts. When he drove around Monterrey Doc would honk and wave at every loose dog he would pass.

@rock3times Жыл бұрын

Try Fakarava before leaving tuamotu... It is beautiful..

@mackdog3270 Жыл бұрын

What a coincidence, when I was a kid we'd do exactly the same thing with eggs as you did. Right down to the type of coffee can. Even now, I buy eggs from the store ad I don't refrigerate them. They stay good for about two weeks.

@danmccarthy2213 Жыл бұрын

I've done "forced fun!" spend $1500 on a flight ticket, $750 on hotel reservations, and your committed to "forced fun"...good choice! Never heard that definition before, but have lived it!

@ldsnurse9268 Жыл бұрын

You are a brave man. I'm ex-Navy (not shipboard) and some of your videos are almost too intense. I could never do that, especially SOLO!

@mamasboy6128 Жыл бұрын

the baguette looks good!!

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

It was heaven

@gootubesucks9390 Жыл бұрын

60 L of diesel... 88 bucks american thats pretty good for an island in the middle of the fng south pacific

@dylancanterbury8042 Жыл бұрын

That's the truth, it's $2 a liter here on Vancouver Island.

@joshuapatrick682 Жыл бұрын

So far away it might as well be a different planet…

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Yeah I was shocked !

@torbjrngleerup5716 Жыл бұрын

@@dylancanterbury8042 it is in Denmark aswell. 💸💸

@DarthKerm Жыл бұрын

@@dylancanterbury8042 Hello fellow Vancouver islander! Lol

@patrickjames1080 Жыл бұрын

Man thoes Rolly Tasker sails are epic

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Having new sails is like getting a brand new boat!!!

@godfatherofdrums Жыл бұрын

Dang love your videos ! It would be cool to see a google maps image of where you are at and where you plan on going in each video tho I never know haha

@andreasvlahakis32 Жыл бұрын

your content is very relaxing to watch at the end of stressful days!

@patrickjames1080 Жыл бұрын

Andreas do you sail ⛵️?

@andreasvlahakis32 Жыл бұрын

@@patrickjames1080 Yes I do. I sailed a lot competitively growing up in single handed boats like Lasers. Now I go out from time to time on larger sailboats with friends.

@gregclark13 Жыл бұрын

Aww man I was looking forward to seeing the island and what life was life . Didn't you want to go for lunch somewhere , bar , see some history ..? Loving the channel and what you do

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

There are there other episodes that show this island on my channel

@S.V.TeFiti Жыл бұрын

U got google translate? I love the camera mode to read menus. game changer. Anchor at the resort and with one beer at the bar you get the wifi...

@periplous2213 Жыл бұрын

Hi James, many thanks for your videos. I would get a little tent and stay on the beach if it was a rolly anchorage. Why not?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Because you might wake up with your boat on the beach next to you. I would never leave my boat under anchor overnight without being onboard

@bruced1429 Жыл бұрын

We refrigerate eggs in Canada and some of use even speak French, my wife but not me.

@DUDE72341 Жыл бұрын

Hello, great videos....could you recommend a good sailing adventure novel? Goodluck on your voyage🍀

@cD-vg5go Жыл бұрын

50 cents more a gallon there than here... must be for the Rides they Provide :)

@johnshields6852 Жыл бұрын

Rolling in a boat is hard to explain to mom boaters, it's your body literally getting tossed back and forth, he understates what it's like, when you step on land your brain keeps rolling, it's a weird sensation, sometimes can last for days with some people, I don't know if sail as much as he does what that does to your brain, long-term, he's a out on the water a lot. I never looked into it but I guess if you haul up on land enough there'd be no issue, just curious, great watching you daily around the different places. Thank you.

@patrickjames1080 Жыл бұрын

Yep, one gets sea sick on land after days on rolly seas

@MachTuck Жыл бұрын

Beautiful place James! I really enjoy watching your videos/adventures, you are very authentic! you dont even need girls in bikinis to make the videos totally enjoyable!.✌😉

@ernesto76206 Жыл бұрын

friend what is the most beautiful place you have seen in your travels

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

So far??? Maybe Moorea or Bora Bora

@sleepindragon179 Жыл бұрын

The worst seasickness I've ever had was actually at anchor with a leeshore blowing like mad. The crew had all had a good run ashore and we were worse for wear. Amazing how one or more of us didn't lose their lives in the tender on the way back to the boat! That night after more rum on board, we didn't have anything good to eat so I found some digestives and a piece of Danish Blue washed down with more rum. Swiftly followed with my face in the heads for sometime! It was memorably bad

@bugbunny1306 Жыл бұрын

🕯

@urbanAngler_Bigfoot Жыл бұрын

Never refrigderate eggs! Have you ever seen the Aquatic Bigfoot on your travels?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Well you have to refrigerate them if they have already been washed and refrigerated

@urbanAngler_Bigfoot Жыл бұрын

@Sailing Triteia What Bigfoot or Eggs?

@mounfred Жыл бұрын

Rangiroa is the place Number maybe 3 on thé planète sharks dolphins turtle manta raie

@fububeast6935 Жыл бұрын

What is a Motoo

@rainfinger Жыл бұрын

Great video, wondering if the polynesians have remarked about your artwork?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s they have for sure, it’s like being on another planet because even the police offices have full tattoo sleeves and tattooed hands, everyone treats me with respect and is stoked on my tattoos. Where in western culture I am followed around in stores like I am an ex-convict

@KingstoneS318 Жыл бұрын

I'm impressed by the performance of your boat and loving the colors of blue in your videos very high quality thank you! Having looked at saildata of an Alberg 30 on the comfort ratio, rating high and wondering why you would feel the rough rolling sailing between islands or just on anchor, cos lm looking for a boat with a high comfort ratio n low capsize rating but in reality all kinds of boats are out there no matter what.... wondering if your boats ratios really make a difference? cheers

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

A huge part of sailing the world is adjusting your concept of “comfort” in exchange for what we think is comfortable on land we are given magical experiences beyond belief

@KingstoneS318 Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames you are so right, l think l needed to hear that 👍🙏

@coconutfallsyt3030 Жыл бұрын

Mornin! Huzzah! A fresh vid! How you doin today?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

I am fantastic today 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 and yourself?

@coconutfallsyt3030 Жыл бұрын

Great thanks! Better when you post a new vid! Made my day!. Heading to a lake nearby my village to practice fishing!, getting cold here now so most of the fish are at the bottom until dusk. Can’t wait for beautiful weather and salt water fishing!. Cheers 🍻

@coconutfallsyt3030 Жыл бұрын

Oh also I have a question? What kind of music do you like to listen to while you are busy sailing, or chilling?.

@boathemian7694 Жыл бұрын

James I’m curious what you use for water maker?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

I don’t have a watermaker

@boathemian7694 Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames I see. Any reason why not? I’ve had several over the years and found them useful although they are something else to maintain but as a mechanic that wasn’t an issue.

@briantayler1230 Жыл бұрын

G'day mate, many years ago my wife and I were at a private gambling house in Noumea. The wife was playing roulette and had a pile of PFF in front of her. I asked if she knew how much money she had in front of her and of course, she said no. She thought it was monopoly money and when I told her, she collected her money and we came home from a holiday with more money than when we left.

@Jack-ne8vm Жыл бұрын

7:00 all catamarans.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

So many catamarans and most are charters

@Duxa_ Жыл бұрын

how do you do your internet access to research stuff?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

French Polynesia had perfect cell service everywhere except at Tikehau

@Duxa_ Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames do you have some sort of global cell plan bought in the US? Or do you buy SIM cards locally or what are the logistics there? It’s amazing that such remote places have cell service and fresh water. And every time you show a local grocery store I’m at awe how they get all that stuff there. I think it would be interesting (at least to me) if you mentioned what prices are like for goods between different places you go, maybe pick one or two staples like a loaf of bread or a box of pasta and mention the price. The diesel you got ended up being like $5.80 per gallon, which is pretty damn good considering it probably has to be tankered over there.

@mounfred Жыл бұрын

Take a bottle of st estephe

@danmccarthy2213 Жыл бұрын

like the $3,000 entry fee to fench polyneisa....what if your built your own boat? how do you get insurance for international sailing?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

There is no $3000 entry. There is an $1800 bond that can be gotten around by buying a refundable one way plane ticket out of the country and then canceling it and showing customs the ticket. I hired Tahiti crew to handle all of my clear in, it was $279 total and they covered my bond. Never paid a penny more at clear out Also I have cheap progressive insurance that no one even looked at.

@danmccarthy2213 Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames Very glad to hear that...I was going to build a boat, a tristar 48, then someone said, "You'll never get insurance for a wood boat, and without insurance many countries won't let you in.."

@Godofthemoon1 Жыл бұрын

Eggs don’t need to be refrigerated as long as they haven’t been washed.

@danielclint1033 Жыл бұрын

In the U.S. the commercial eggs are washed with a chemical that kills a protective membrane, so U.S. eggs must be refrigerated. Personally as a well travelled man, I prefer the way the rest of the world does it.

@dimml0r Жыл бұрын

is 22+ knots too much to just go for tahiti? like dangerous or just nerve-wrecking?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Not dangerous necessarily, as the trades regularly blow 20knots but the thing to know is it depends on if you are sailing into the wind or with the wind which makes a massive difference. Sailing for days into 20+ knots means you would only be making a few knots of speed and beating into big seas, this puts a lot of stress on the boat, the gear and the crew. So if you can avoid it then you do. Closer to Tahiti it was blowing 30+ knots at the same time

@andreflavell3453 Жыл бұрын

Hi James will you be coming to NZ

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Yep yep, i will be there Nov-May

@andreflavell3453 Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames good I will see you in opua . You will be looked after well here with the lightminded community.

@eddieseachord4985 Жыл бұрын

✌️🌎⛵️

@loubonaparte5063 Жыл бұрын

Is Venmo an option to support this channel?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Yep yep for sure my handle is @sailorjames on venmo 🙏🏻

@boathemian7694 Жыл бұрын

How’s the lithium bank working out?

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

My Dakota Lithium batteries are absolutely amazing 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

@uppertributaries Жыл бұрын

Keep living off the grid. Everything else is turning to shit! Smart man!

@mounfred Жыл бұрын

Stay 6 months

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Only allowed to be in French Polynesia 3 months, plus cyclone season is approaching

@Xenibalt Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJames yikes

@danmccarthy2213 Жыл бұрын

Dont tell us the good news, tell us the bad news, what went wrong, what borke? What did you have to do to inter the country? advertisers bombard us with good news, be a breath of fresh air and give us some reality....