Why We Sail -- "Ready for Departure, Hawaii 2021"

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  • Video of completed 2021 voyage here: • Hawaii 2021: Inside Si...
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  • @LuciaAprodu
    @LuciaAprodu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    The witty narration style of these videos makes this channel one of my favourites on TH-cam! Safe sailing, Christian!

    • @AWBepi
      @AWBepi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would pour a dash of spirits into the sea for good measure

  • @PeetaIsMyHomeboy
    @PeetaIsMyHomeboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I’m selfishly excited that you’re going again. Another book would be a kindness; I’ve memorized Alone Together and Philosophy. Your cooperation will be deeply appreciated. Fair winds.

    • @cindyhtl
      @cindyhtl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am hoping for another book also!!! I have read the first two twice each

    • @MrABDELLAH600AW
      @MrABDELLAH600AW 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me gusta mucho

    • @michelleh2702
      @michelleh2702 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I 'accidentally' discovered Philosophy of Sailing on Audible, 3 days ago, which I have just finished listening to! What a delight! And now I want to go sailing! And yes now going to download and listen to Alone Together.

  • @oldshipmatesadventures
    @oldshipmatesadventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Bon voyage, Christian. Loved your secret smile at the end "I have done everything I could, everything is in the hands now of, well, me" :-)

  • @rgill1869
    @rgill1869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Glad to see you enjoying life

  • @LesterLitchfieldnz
    @LesterLitchfieldnz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's a complicated expression that last one. Anxiety, humour, inevitability and a veiled determination. The look of someone that's impressed how much trouble he gotten himself in for. Thank you for the inspiration and fair winds.

  • @kyprianosfrag6602
    @kyprianosfrag6602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can't wait for the aftermath of your journey.
    May your ANCHOR be tight,
    your CORK be loose,
    your RUM be spiced,
    and your COMPASS be true.
    All the best from a Greek Irish Sailor

  • @jasonm4695
    @jasonm4695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Godspeed Christian.

  • @rickl124
    @rickl124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Have a safe journey Christian.

  • @briansearles4473
    @briansearles4473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Can't wait to see your upcoming videos. Have a safe trip, bon voyage.

  • @maukamakai6924
    @maukamakai6924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    God Speed, Captain. Safe travels along the way and until you arrive our golden coasts of Hawaii Nei. 🤙

  • @BobMacNeal
    @BobMacNeal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “It's always night, or we wouldn't need light.”
    Thelonious Monk

  • @ToddMoore1
    @ToddMoore1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good luck and fair winds!

  • @georgebetar923
    @georgebetar923 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I bought Philosophy of Sailing from Audible and loved it. Bought Alone together in a hardback for the boat library. Many years ago, I bought your Ted Turner bio and really enjoyed it as I was a fan of his sailing accomplishments. You are a truly gifted writer. You sailing videos are motivating me to keep my sailboat skills and goals on track. Sailing has give me more joy and contentment than any other activity and you have contributed to that process. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and sailing life with us.

  • @AWBepi
    @AWBepi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    ...and elegantly. Fair winds, Mr. Christian.

  • @valombreuse
    @valombreuse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    At last ! We were all secretly expecting that (I guess).
    A complete trilogy. And a new book to come ?
    Thank you for taking us with you on your crossing to come.
    Bon vent, Monsieur Williams :-)

  • @jeffreyhamlin4382
    @jeffreyhamlin4382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the addition of the fuel gauge, just so that we could see you bemoan the fact that you have been trained never to trust one. I love it:) You are the best. Fair winds!!

  • @robertrainey8926
    @robertrainey8926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May you have many red sky nights for your sailing delight! Thank you for taking us on your journey via TH-cam. Godspeed Christian!

  • @IanB22
    @IanB22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greatest closing line - ever -

  • @ronlokk
    @ronlokk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I am seeing a lifetime of ideas and upgrades to make a better boat. Bravo!

  • @brenosuethsailing297
    @brenosuethsailing297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    May the good winds take you and bring you back with a new book for us!
    You’re such an inspiration for tons of us!
    Cheers from a Brazilian fan on the Bay Area of San Francisco, CA!

  • @tonyaustin4629
    @tonyaustin4629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SO thankful you are doing this adventure again.

  • @hunsadersrockinranch
    @hunsadersrockinranch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this channel! So excited to watch Christian sail again! INSPIRATIONAL! "The great philosopher." Mentor!

  • @danielissler6104
    @danielissler6104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s how life shall be lived!! Safe travels, Christian!!

  • @pauldalyks
    @pauldalyks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Christian you are an inspiration to get out there. Thank you. Fair Winds.

  • @stashtrey1
    @stashtrey1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Safe sailing! I hope we get another epic, long video of your journey!

  • @Royfile
    @Royfile 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful news. Stay safe Mr Williams and enjoy 🇬🇧

  • @davidbutler5114
    @davidbutler5114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After 3 days out you start talking to yourself, 4 days you answer back , 5 days you start to actually sleep, 6 days you can’t remember if it’s been 3 or 4 days, 7 days and your just going along and getting some place. 8 days and it’s looking for things to fix or make better.

  • @josephballerini3730
    @josephballerini3730 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is this best sailing channel? This man can write and speak well.

  • @philgray1023
    @philgray1023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's a great pleasure to see a boat set up for voyaging by someone that clearly knows the art and craft of such an undertaking.

  • @user-jv9gx9dh9k
    @user-jv9gx9dh9k 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr Williams, your videos are always enjoyable and educational. Thank you for taking us along on your journeys! MP in Venice Beach.

  • @hannahrosa5485
    @hannahrosa5485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are not alone. Fair winds.

  • @blugrasssful
    @blugrasssful 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    No music. No drone shots. No shots of the winch with the sea in the background. Simple video production. All I can say is.... Thank you! Be safe young man!

  • @jdoo2252
    @jdoo2252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent news. This will sustain us through a Southern Hemisphere and NZ winter

  • @HeadwatersKayak
    @HeadwatersKayak 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope your enjoying your trip. Fair winds.

  • @carlforsander5184
    @carlforsander5184 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I saw your video installing the Cape Horn wind vane I immediacy thought Hawaii was on your mind again.

  • @elefja1
    @elefja1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching from my first full day on the Big Island. I flew, but dreaming of one day sailing my '81 Hunter 33 over here from SF! Safe travels Christian!

  • @Polarforscher666
    @Polarforscher666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have a safe and enjoyable trip! Your wooden steering vane rudder looks beautiful!

  • @johng1857
    @johng1857 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bon Voyage! I will be listening to your audiobook as you sail off to chase the sunset

  • @gillfowdy
    @gillfowdy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So great you're going again! I'll be following from home .

  • @ToddMoore1
    @ToddMoore1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your vids! Perfect timing

  • @bradleypollard4922
    @bradleypollard4922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so excited to see you going again! Fair winds.

  • @KT-cj5gx
    @KT-cj5gx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven’t been this excited in a while! Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us! Your last two trips are like a favorite song- I can listen (watch) over and over and it never gets tiresome!

  • @abreug2
    @abreug2 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is my favorite sailing channel period! 😎👍

  • @johnwood2596
    @johnwood2596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy to see you back on the high seas. Glad you're back at it. Enjoy

  • @cliftontibbits6644
    @cliftontibbits6644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May your travels to and from be met with safe passage as well fill any voids that need filling take care Capt. Looking forward to the next episode and thank you for sharing…

  • @paulmcgee3555
    @paulmcgee3555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Safe travels Christian. You've inspired me to take my first sailing lesson, this summer. Here in the UK we have the RYA and I'll be qualified to level 1 and 2. I can't wait, but I must say you highlight how much there is to learn!

  • @wakeupamerica1001
    @wakeupamerica1001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Christian safe travels ur so together its fantastic, nothing living life to the fullest like u are, good health my friend enjoy ur trip.

  • @theyacht40
    @theyacht40 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent post ,,safe trip Christian ,looking forward to videos of your trip and especially your commentary, cheers from Ireland

  • @XplorerSteveDIY
    @XplorerSteveDIY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well wishes from a land lover.

  • @amyl.1335
    @amyl.1335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't wait to see the video. Have a great crossing!

  • @samsamtheadventureman
    @samsamtheadventureman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos! Been watching for a couple years. Looking forward to the next one

  • @Maximus-HK
    @Maximus-HK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top class stuff, as usual, Christian! Good luck and will be watching your crossing and return videos with bated breath. Fair winds, sir.

  • @andrewp3456
    @andrewp3456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Terrific! You've done an enormous amount of prep as always and more this time. We all have much to learn from you. Safe sails and looking forward to the updates. Take care Sir!

  • @fallingzeppelin69
    @fallingzeppelin69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic. Can’t wait to see the journey

  • @Dan-cc5mv
    @Dan-cc5mv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    All the very best Christian. Enjoy your trip, keep safe and I look forward to your tales of adventure on your return.

  • @YourMom777-x3x
    @YourMom777-x3x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No Greater Love! Cheers 🥂

  • @gregbeneteau5099
    @gregbeneteau5099 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Delighted to read that Thelonius is now in Oahu... heartened to understand Christian is there as well! Thanks for sharing the noon position reports in the description -- I'm just in awe again.

  • @DDixon3121
    @DDixon3121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm so excited to learn you're going on another voyage! And like Ms. McKenna says below in her comments, I am also selfishly excited to believe another great book describing your voyage hopefully will be coming after your return. Of course, of equal pleasure will be watching your videos. Fair winds and following seas!

  • @scottanderson2871
    @scottanderson2871 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The hero we needed is back!!!!

  • @alanlaero
    @alanlaero 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "I have done everything I could, everything is in the hands now of, well, me" well said and true! Looking forward to watching you're voyage! Fair winds from Redondo Beach

  • @adv-reject8200
    @adv-reject8200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very awesome, sir. I’m sure this time around will be as interesting as the last. Fair winds.

  • @Iseevideo101
    @Iseevideo101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome. Fair winds.

  • @chinchudo
    @chinchudo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Can't wait. Have a safe trip. I love these videos.

  • @sensor6101
    @sensor6101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn you’re headed out already! Have a safe trip Christian.

  • @obieandlaurie
    @obieandlaurie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Williams going again! Love it! Such an inspiration you are. Fair winds,

  • @meh4743
    @meh4743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have safe voyage, and we will keep you in our prayers.

  • @JAMESBOND-zz5bh
    @JAMESBOND-zz5bh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oliver to the rescue. What a gem he is.

  • @rollinsga
    @rollinsga 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Safe travels! I can't wait to see the footage!

  • @sailinggraceland
    @sailinggraceland 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Admiration and appreciation to you for your continued excellence in documenting your passion for sailing Sir Christian Williams.

  • @folksull
    @folksull 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best of luck, sir. I've had several inspirations via TH-cam for my recent decision (two years ago) to once again buy a boat (my 1987 Norseman 400, Blue Venture) but your single-handed Hawaii passage videos were the first and among the most powerful (quietly powerful). I recently moved her to the East coast via 2000 nm of sailing plus a truck-aided portage from San Diego to Seabrook, TX. Thanks for all of the great content!!

  • @AthelstanEngland
    @AthelstanEngland 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've never made a bad, or even a mediocre, video... yet another excellent one - thank you!

  • @jameschristiansen7712
    @jameschristiansen7712 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fair winds christian, I'm envious of your solitude, enjoy it while you can.

  • @marcelomiranda1593
    @marcelomiranda1593 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love watching your videos and waint for the next. Follower from Brazil. Fair winds

  • @ironhorse3497
    @ironhorse3497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fair winds and following seas, my friend !!! I wish you the best of luck! I've truly enjoyed listening to and watching your thoughts and plans unfold! Can't wait for an update.

  • @Ash-cy7yw
    @Ash-cy7yw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your style is simply awesome. Looking forward to your next entry offering. Fair winds good Captain.

  • @hanihani-kl1po
    @hanihani-kl1po 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad to see you back sir. I think thelonious is happy you bring the life for the boat the improvement you did ,there is a lot of lessons in your journey and episodes as alwayes, take care and good luck.

  • @lauriefrancisco1084
    @lauriefrancisco1084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your combination of imparting useful knowledge in a rather poetic way! Always look forward to your videos!

  • @skipper9400
    @skipper9400 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "I wish for You Fair Winds, and a Following Sea" ... GodSpeed Christian.......OnWard....

  • @davidthomas5356
    @davidthomas5356 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fair winds and good sailing and cool jazz. Bonaventure.

  • @brucemillar3015
    @brucemillar3015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Christian, I can't believe you are doing this again. I'll be following your progress all the way and back. Good luck and smooth sailing.

  • @peeterleppik1845
    @peeterleppik1845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent well thought out and executed ideas. skills!

  • @firecapain34
    @firecapain34 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Safe travels. Can’t wait to see your voyage videos.

  • @billleskeep2033
    @billleskeep2033 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another delightfully sardonic episode any skipper can appreciate, I’m sure Thelonias Monk is keeping you company on your voyage, bravo!

  • @sebastianvandenpauwert4794
    @sebastianvandenpauwert4794 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have a safe journey! Fair winds, Christian.

  • @andrewzenn1719
    @andrewzenn1719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'd love to see your provision list, and the spares you bring . I am doing that trip next year. Thanks for the videos. I am sure your trip is over already. But I wish you safe seas.

    • @PeetaIsMyHomeboy
      @PeetaIsMyHomeboy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I second the request for a provisions and spares list.

  • @randymcmeekin1955
    @randymcmeekin1955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome and innovative adds to the boat - very McGyver like. Safe journey! Can’t wait for the videos.

  • @tomwilliams8675
    @tomwilliams8675 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish I could be going with you on this one. Fair winds from your friend in Syracuse New York 🤝🤝👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @nalicie
    @nalicie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Safe travels, fair seas, and a stiff breeze!

  • @mohammadkhalaf4160
    @mohammadkhalaf4160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your books and videos , thank you 🙏🙏

  • @jesusbeiro6113
    @jesusbeiro6113 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great news Christian !!!! That's the spirit !! Fair winds and good trip. The good Gods of sailing be in your favour !! Don't forget to let us know when you step on dry land at the end of the adventure !!! Cheers from Muros

  • @LuizSouzaBr
    @LuizSouzaBr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You Sir are truly a hero! Have a safe travel and enjoy your time out in the water. Can’t wait for this trip video!

  • @SVELFARO
    @SVELFARO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    looking forward to your new videos, and a shout out to Oliver, Dave & Olga here a friend of Bertram.

  • @MissMarinaCapri
    @MissMarinaCapri 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was nice, thanks for sharing, maybe one day I’ll see you out on the water, probably not, then again you never know. 🙂

  • @huntsail3727
    @huntsail3727 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to the trip, the sailing footage, the commentary, and your unique spin on the experience.

  • @brucemillar3015
    @brucemillar3015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would have been great to follow you all the way. Oh well, you made it without anyone looking. Hoping for a few videos on your trip back. Take care man and best wishes.

  • @bradbarrett9236
    @bradbarrett9236 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sensei has returned.

  • @regchapman3683
    @regchapman3683 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Safe journey Christian l will look forward to your narrative.

  • @muskymac4063
    @muskymac4063 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fair winds and following seas mate. I’m looking forward to an introduction to more classic jazz.

  • @McDoucheVonDouche
    @McDoucheVonDouche 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love these videos. I'm preparing my lil sailboat for my first "long" journey, and I kinda like the preparation phase. Will soon enough find out if it was enough.

  • @scapegoat9512
    @scapegoat9512 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great to see you at it again!