Sailing Alone from Bora Bora to American Samoa 1110 Nautical Miles on a 30ft Sailboat

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Жыл бұрын

Episode #284 : Season 9 : The South Pacific
Hello Friends,
This is the third installment of my "Sailing Alone" series of long format films that document my solo ocean passages.
On this episode I say good by to Bora Bora and French Polynesia and make way for American Samoa, a passage of 1110nm. This passage was filled with rowdy following seas, high winds and a few moments of drama that really kept me on my toes.
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@ybkaa9701 Жыл бұрын

I love that you don't put music over your videos. I feel like the silence, and the ambience of wherever you are is way more honest. I appreciate that kinda thing!

@stankythecat6735 Жыл бұрын

Oh ya ! Me also , it’s very raw and very immersive.

@WillN2Go1 Жыл бұрын

@@daffymore This is the best compliment, music that's there but so well integrated we don't notice it. The flip side of James is Gunboat videos. If I ever got rich enough to buy a Gunboat I think I'd name it, "Hit Mute!" Who goes sailing and when the wind picks up says, "Hey, let's play some loud canned muzak!"

@bradgradert Жыл бұрын

agree. very natural and real.

@There.Is.Only.Now. Жыл бұрын

I’d put pirates of the caribbean music over it 😂 i know just NO

@patrickgodinhodias8085 Жыл бұрын

Ppp

@Proletariat-1914 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy watching you live your dream James. A true inspiration! Be safe friend

@protonneutron9046 Жыл бұрын

When I was a kid your videos would have been a whole year of National Geographic specials on national TV.

@hoosierpete Жыл бұрын

I don't know if you will see this or not, but I'm proud of you, to go through what you did at the start of this journey and sail on like a champ, says a lot about who you are. I wish you nothing but the best and I will continue watching to the end.

@johnlove4183 Жыл бұрын

Your calm logical problem solving in the middle of the night on a rocking deck is impressive!

@iamfarrkin684 Жыл бұрын

My family lived in American Samoa when I was a young boy. A few years ago, my brother and I took our father back to the island for his final visit. It’s such an incredible place, with absolutely wonderful people, and I’m so excited to experience it once again, but through your lens. Your spirit for adventure inspires me. Thanks!

@matatooie Жыл бұрын

The jazz was killer! I have to say, your passages are so awesome! I love that when the shift hits fan, you have the forethought to start rolling the camera! Thank you so much for that. I know your heart must have been beating a mile a minute each time, but taking us with you while you work the problem is amazing!

@turnerrebornstudios Ай бұрын

Brother, YOU are a champion. I hope to live that life someday as well. i have lived on two sailboats but were mostly marina pets. I want to be out on the open sea. Just so you know, when days are bad and things are rough, you are a champion to people like me who love and appreciate what you are doing. cheers bud. If you are ever in Washington state and need something, let me know and i'll run out to the coast and deliver. Fair winds and following seas brother.

@Jolie_sailor Жыл бұрын

On a depressing Sunday up in Canada, this was a great escape!!! Thank you!!!

@dannyfisher9223 Жыл бұрын

Man that was one epic sail solo 😎

@stankythecat6735 Жыл бұрын

He has MASSIVE brass balls. Jesus.

@dannyfisher9223 Жыл бұрын

@@stankythecat6735 id reckon! He handles it all like a boss!!! Great job that's for sure 👌

@pilatesonthewater9963 Жыл бұрын

James! You have really excelled yourself with this EPIC video! Loved, loved, loved it! Those of us who live aboard and sail, really enjoy the true reality of sailing! We admire the fact you are solo on this voyage, know and understand the difficulties you are overcoming alone. It is amazing that you managed to film two really scary emergencies, when the majority of us would be panicking and forget to film the reality of that! Loved the jazzy ‘Christian Williamson’ type music too! Very classy! The summit of this whole video for me though, was your beautifully written articulate epilogue! The summary of what it actually feels like to be at sea, emotionally, physically, visually! Your words were like poetry. Certainly, they should be recorded as all good historical tales are. I look forward to reading the book. Well done Captain! Mission accomplished. ❤

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 yeah it’s no small feat to film emergencies when you are solo but I try and do my best. Thanks for the kind comment

@christophersmay4508 Жыл бұрын

Good Cap'n James, another fantastic video. There is much value in what you give us, thank you. The angles were great, I especially loved the view from close to the bow looking to the stern with the cockpit in frame. The ending ships log was also great. Stay safe and try to relax out there!

@jamievespa Жыл бұрын

What an incredible tale! Thank you for calmly capturing and explaining everything, even in the worst situations! I’m not a sailor, your videos came to me via the YT algorithm but I have to say your videos are absolutely inspiring and I look forward to every upload! May your onward travels be safe and fulfilling!

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@hylkevermeulen950 Жыл бұрын

Dude! Thank you so much! This episode nails it, I was on the tip of my chair the whole episode. When it got hectic you told yourself to stay calm. That’s exactly what I would do😂. Again thank you for taking us with you. 🙏

@DAVEEMAN1 Жыл бұрын

To verbalize “stay calm”. Yes, totally agree.

@Gordan1962 Жыл бұрын

James u are incredible,the courage and your enthusiasm is fascinating,safe travels my friend

@WillN2Go1 Жыл бұрын

"It's impossible to film waves." How do I know other sailing KZfaqrs aren't watching your channel James? They aren't gimbaling/gyroing their camera like you do. You do a better job of conveying what it's like to be at sea than anyone else. (Looks just like it does from my kayak.) I would think they'd have learned from you by now. And yes we support you and what you are accomplishing. Every milestone you reach, every hurdle you overcome, every time you successfully anchor in someplace new and distant. Terrific videos, really captures what it's like.

@joeblow5034 Жыл бұрын

I noticed that too! I thought that it was weird that the camera didnt move with the boat. I thought to myself that there must be someone else on the boat filming him. Never thought that he had the camera on a gimbal.

@NateSail82 Жыл бұрын

Yes as an aspiring liveaboard I really appreciate the raw nature of James channel. The rich folks on their tris and cats don't have anything on this style of video.

@louisross9691 Жыл бұрын

That was a very nice and heartfelt thank you to your followers. The world is full of good people and you certainly are one of them. I appreciate you taking us along on this journey. Its great to get a small dose of what a solo passage feels like and you capture it for us from the comfort of our living rooms. Well done brother.

@george-0197 Жыл бұрын

Music choice and also when and when not to put music was spot on this episode. Love it. Keep sailing and making these. Super inspiring and relaxing to watch. Stay safe out there!

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@DAVEEMAN1 Жыл бұрын

Epilogue was … spot on. Well done Captain.

@Divine-foodCoUk Жыл бұрын

Probably one of your best films yet. The work you put into the edit and production is well appreciated. Thanks James. 😎

@deborahdoyle6743 Ай бұрын

You bring the essence of sailing to your videos.

@SailorJames Ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻

@softlanding138 Жыл бұрын

James, I love how you stand amidst your rig feeling, listening, sensing and understanding exactly what shs doing. It's a wonderful partnership, you and her, your absolute trusted friend and willing extension of your spirit!

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@cj9667 Жыл бұрын

Wow…gawd that was a little excitement ..yeah? The video of the waves make them appear HUGE..and if you say it doesn’t do it justice..holy crap! That was some serious rocking. I would be puking and terrified at the same time. You were a beast fixing that rail! Don’t know anything about sailing but love watching your journey! Thanks for sharing James!

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Yeah the seas where raging on that passage

@christinehammell6365 Жыл бұрын

All the best for what's ahead, really looking forward to all that happens in the future. xx Take care xx

@en9635 Жыл бұрын

Cheers, James. Nothing but spectacular. Dearly looking forward to seeing more from you.

@MikeSantis Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for producing this long video James and taking us with you and somehow being able to kind of get the feeling of how it is like making a 1110 nm crossing. I love your raw productions. I have an old long keel 28 foot and dreaming of ocean crossings. Also the reason that I love following you mostly, instead of large boats carrying all the kind of fancy electronic devices and other stuff on board. Always looking forward to your next video.

@cosmickate4947 Жыл бұрын

I'm amazed by it all, the sailing, cameras, music, everything. You are an amazing person and it's great to have the opportunity to get a glimpse of your journeys thanks. ⛵💙🌊

@wwlee9583 Жыл бұрын

James, I've followed you since that episode you lost the rudder mid ocean. This is another memorable episode. Thank you for sharing it with us. Wwlee, Singapore

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

@mischelle9530 Жыл бұрын

@@SailorJamesvicariously through sailor James so awesome

@joestewart5692 7 ай бұрын

@@mischelle9530 Tool referance....nice

@Mr.T-BAGGIN-UR-MOM Жыл бұрын

I been waiting for this, I love these sailing videos. Being from Iowa ive never had a chance to sail, but it would be something awesome to experience. Way to go man, keep the videos coming!

@sharronhumphries6727 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the transition to sailing......finally free !!!.

@alexandramorkin400 Жыл бұрын

Your adventures continue to inspire…❤

@jeremysanderson9673 Жыл бұрын

A beautiful film James, thank you. I loved your inspiring monologue at the end. Worthy of Moitissier. I feel that there's a good book in you waiting to be written one day. I know I'd read it!

@dangregory2217 Жыл бұрын

Great film making James! . Love the pacing of the edit and the choice of music really helps convey the emotion and drama. Also the horizon leveling on the go pro is pretty amazing. Really gives the sense of the extreme motion and size of the waves while keeping the footage watchable.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

Yeah the GoPro leveling is a total game changer for filming at sea and showing the real motion

@lailataieb9301 Жыл бұрын

Respects to you James! Please keep us with you on your journey! May god keep you safe! 🙏😘

@rod8823 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic 🙂 What an enjoyable hour - and what a great 'epilogue' 😀 Thank-you so much for sharing 👍

@gcrauwels941 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the production value you add to your story, it truly flows like a documentary.

@wc6502 Жыл бұрын

What a way to pull it all together in the end. A timeless message that we can all apply to our lives.

@robertjenkins4886 8 ай бұрын

Fascinating

@Kentkrugarsucks Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was another great video! Thanks for sharing your adventures, I am learning so much from your journeys!

@johnjapel2026 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@softlanding138 Жыл бұрын

Gotta love you, James!

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

❤️

@yamamoto909tvvideosandgame3 Жыл бұрын

Brother is living life with full lungs. I wish you to find someone special and to sail it together. Loneliness is ok sometimes and i know that you had a break-up but hey life moves on. I am wishing you find someone like you to sail with. God speed brother, Greetings from a Serbian fan :)

@narrowgoat-scout 8 ай бұрын

I take back my comment on the music. Fresh start. Wow! Incredible and I don't know how the heck you stay so calm. Brilliant videos and I meant no bad will chirping on about your background music. Respect to you sir

@TheVanillaPress 18 күн бұрын

Love this content and you are an inspiration James! ⛵️🩵🐚

@Nicoantonio42 Жыл бұрын

Woooo! Was stoked for this to come out. Watching now

@ciprianpopica Жыл бұрын

I will be asleep .. time difference. But It will be the perfect thing to watch while having my morning coffee. Fair winds James.

@christopherh9897 7 ай бұрын

Great video! I'm a fan. May the fickle fingers of fate always smile on you James!

@nathangeiger3548 Жыл бұрын

Needed this today. Thank you for what you’re doing.

@SailorJames Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻

@sharronhumphries6727 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing brother.....thank you for sharing !!!.

@ultracleansolar Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the passage James, you have a hearty Boat and overcame issues as they arose. really enjoyed the sail.

@4wardlobster Жыл бұрын

So stoked for this

@SailingSVBully Жыл бұрын

Sweet! Looking forward to it!

@gorbalsboy Жыл бұрын

The way you dealt with the ingress of water was very impressive,you showed 'presence of mind' at all times, fantastic

@Sunnysunshineshine Жыл бұрын

And you showed us you have a patience one of kind to overcome all those obstacles on your way 👏 Thank you James and Triteia for sharing your adventure 😍

@stevedaniel8210 Жыл бұрын

You inspire many people, sir. God's speed to you.

@teapotblack1688 Жыл бұрын

So inspiring. Love these videos.

@blindventures Жыл бұрын

Great passage! Thanks for sharing your journeys!

@BuildingSYMistress 3 ай бұрын

Another GREAT sailing crossing and journey James! And your ships log monologue really was thoughtful, original, wise and inspiring, thank you for sharing sir!

@SailorJames 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@BuildingSYMistress 3 ай бұрын

@@SailorJames Welcome! I've been somewhat having an SV Triteia binge watch lately since coming across your story, which really is a great story and journeys! Also just to add that it was me who sent you a message last week re. if you drop in to Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast (of which Noosa is a part) I would be happy to show you both some of the local 'jewels'. Btw I have a small youtube channel documenting Mistress' build journeys and we are close to finally getting her in the water,.. to then start her sailing adventures,.. 🙂⛵

@charliec8849 Жыл бұрын

I really love all your videos. Keep on keeping on!!!!

@rainshadows7086 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along this epic journey of yours

@XteVision Жыл бұрын

Its my fafourite sailing channel now. You did it all solo and alone. my deepest respect!!!

@iducatifan1 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you posting these, you are inspiring in so many ways, man. Subscribed. Great job staying calm under pressure when you took on water.

@timothyusborne403 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely enjoyed this , thanks

@FullyAMPT Жыл бұрын

Mate it is good to be apart of your journey, by watching, helps you to keep making your journey and giving us a true insight into how it really is sailing out in some of the remotest places Love your work Keep at it

@stevecoakley-lt6wf Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thank you.

@dootxdoot1943 Жыл бұрын

Incredible video as always, James! keep em coming

@benallmark9671 Жыл бұрын

This was an epic adventure. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@mikedobbs1575 Жыл бұрын

Great Movie James. Excellent music and placement gave a great vibe. Had my attention the whole time.

@TL-rl9xk Жыл бұрын

Great passage James! You managed a few obstacles and achieved success! Love the quote at the end!

@stevereid4838 Жыл бұрын

Glad to watch, may you have fair winds. Can't wait to see the wonders in Samoa.

@burleighboy3861 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate... Been following you for some time now and this was was one of my favs. Be safe. Thank you ✌

@rickharpman7880 Жыл бұрын

Much respect, James! Love watching your videos. Thank you so much. Just a man with his boat, that's awesome. Be save and enjoy!

@Bgrowz-confidentcake Жыл бұрын

Epic video as always James !

@MOSSFEEN Жыл бұрын

Thank You James Another Beautiful video

@MrSullyO Жыл бұрын

What a great video following along on your journey with the stunning views, the intense rolling action, quiet parts with the patter of the water and the music, yes the music. I think I got a sense of the wave height when you were talking about the nearby ship and paned to the port side and there appeared to be a big one. Great stuff. Keep on keeping on.

@johnnyT428 Жыл бұрын

Great epilogue. Fantastic video as always. Thanks Dude.

@andrewsheldon5331 Жыл бұрын

Great production,music and narration. Enjoyed every minute of your adventure. Thank you for sharing

@craigbeere2405 Жыл бұрын

Great video James. I love escaping to your adventures.

@murphmurph2124 Жыл бұрын

Thank you James for sharing your life's amazing journey ❤️

@davidgerard2471 Жыл бұрын

Good on you James awesome journey fair winds and safe seas !

@Taichungman Жыл бұрын

Thanks James, great episode and video.

@jeffmayart Жыл бұрын

Great episode James... Many highlights on that one

@demlds Жыл бұрын

Thank you James !

@kevingardner1658 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your effort and how you include us in your travels - fair winds my friend

@judithnicholais1492 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful piece of writing that was James. I am going to listen again. I loved it. And this gorgeous film. A nail biter in places. Your bravery blows me away.

@awbaldwin36 Жыл бұрын

Loved all of it and really appreciated the ships log at the end.

@mischelle9530 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found your channel so awesome to watch you sail solo around the world what an adventure

@ericd1084 Жыл бұрын

The videos are getting better and better. I like these longer ones.

@anguillaanguila7255 Жыл бұрын

The is majestic - a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing your journey

@thomas82160 Жыл бұрын

Love it, very honorable what you do. I enjoy all of it.

@914va Жыл бұрын

Outstanding voyage my friend. What a great job editing, I don't think many people realize what time and effort has to be put into that. Remarkable job! Enjoy your stay and looking forward to the next leg.

@OddsandSods26 Жыл бұрын

That was a relaxing hour to enjoy. I hadn't realized we are so far out in time but I am always looking forward to the next video.

@powellkwd40 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent Video James.

@jaysweeney2032 Жыл бұрын

Very Much! great expedition, James! Thank you for share what some of us can only imaging.

@metrojohnny Жыл бұрын

Great video! I felt like I was right there with you. Thank you for that.

@Dea8769 Жыл бұрын

Legend!!! So glad I found your videos .. so inspiring ❤

@sligeach Жыл бұрын

Amazing passage and video of it James. Well done.💪👍👍👍👍👍

@billydow1971 Жыл бұрын

Dudes video's are awesome! Living his best life.

@jasonippolito Жыл бұрын

Dang! Still reflecting with wonder on this passage film. First off, high five! Well done! Impressive problem solving underway. Second, your ships log monologue at the end is lyrical, beautiful, a great poem, thanks for sharing! Third, was that a Minney's t-shirt? LoL Wahoo! Fair winds, happy sails!

@mboyer68 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so good. Thank you:) Edit: the view at 21:20 makes your hard dodger look like the space shuttle. That thing is so nice, using the opening hatches was brilliant. Excellent work!