This is one of the nicest comments ever. Thank you 🙏🏻 I always struggled in school and dropped out of high school and as an adult I know it came down to not having good teachers because I love to learn!
Right on james. Youre dingy mission was prepared. Have you ever rowed 2 miles in a inflatable against a wind? You cant . So youre preps were totally justified. Impressed.
Living vicariously through you, since you left for Hawaii, has been quite the experience. I can't wait until 3 years from now, with i retire and finally talk my wife and kids into the boat life. I will tell you, retiring in 3 years at the age of 45, will be far easier than talking my wife into this, but i have faith. Cheers!!!!
James, That was the most beautiful wild place. The size of those Rays were freakn huge an just stunningly gorgeous ! It's something I will never see in the wild.. I want to follow my dreams of sailing again but on my own vessel.. Good things are cooking in the kitchen of my life!! You share great life recipes with us .. Life wisdoms you've learned an lesson's you've earned...! I am grateful for the wisdom you share weekly with us... James, your what I've come to recognize as an Earth Angel!!!! Your intune with what is important in this life. I've found something spiritual about being present in every moment of our lives. We are connected to this planet an to every creature an every plant an corals ,trees everything the air we breathe in an out.... I see the beauty of this trip in the reflection of your eyes . Thanks for sharing your life with us, me, we, all!! I am truly grateful for all you do James. Looking forward to next episode my friend. Fare winds an following sea's ✌🏼💗😊❣️
Fwiw in case you don't know. If you see a coconut with just a tiny green sprout coming out, if you open it the inside will be spongy flesh, different and good. It's like a huge bean sprout. Also great job expressing your gratitude and appreciation for the beauty of it all.
Those slugs look like what we called sea cucumbers in southeast Alaska. There are two parallel strips of delicious meat inside of them. So coconuts are just big tree seeds. Didn't know that.
When we were in Raiatea in 2021 we found many places on the reef where the coral was all dead. There were also major places where the coral was perfectly healthy and beautiful. It just depends on where you are. Awesome video with the manta's.
There doesn't seem to be as much marine life as I expect. I have always watched vids of the sea (was a huge Cousteau fan as a child). The Mantas were amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Love your videos. Rooting for you at every step as I'm sure are thousands of others. I liked your listing of the safety measures for the snorkelling trip and the attention to detail. Glad you got to see the mantas!
Muy buenos tus vídeos ....lo que sea navegar y mar ...lugares paradisíacas y aventuras .....me hacen sentir muy bien disfrutando frente al tv después de un día de trabajo ....!!!
Just discovered your journey, and enjoying every moment watching the adventure! It’s near winter here in the Finger Lakes region central NYS , so I’ll have the opportunity to enjoy some “summer” with your videos! I sail Seneca Lake, the boats are now on the hard, preparing for their long winters nap. Sail safe, have great fun, and soak in every second! Cheers, Anita
QUESTION James: You have never mentioned as a part of your dream travelling to a cold climate? Sam Holmes has done a few interesting passages, and not sure I'd love it, but curious about you?
a fellow sailor has lost his girl... same way you did. bummer, but you are doing well and i thought you might reach out and give some advice to Joel from Bums on a Boat.. fair winds bro, Really Enjoting the Vids!!
Love your attitude to your personal safety whilst solo adventuring by dinghy, I would have taken a compass and a bearing to pearl station as well, but also noticed that you have relaxed into south pacific life, and are really enjoying your time there. My personal circumstances at moment mean that I can only subscribe, but in the future you are definitely a channel that i will support more. Appreciating following your journey.
Hey james theres a 32 foot pearson vangaurd for sale in seattle for 12 thousand. It has a 4 -91 westerbeke diesel and its in great condition. I really can't think of a boat I would rather have. Its pretty much a larger version of tritea. I could buy it but I would be pretty much broke and have a moorage payment. I live in a motorhome that needs repair. Just thought Id let you know about the boat. The only thing wrong with it is that it dosen't have a dodger. The water in Monterey looks just like it does there.
This one and the last video are just surreal. The world is so full of bad news coming at us relentlessly through the media, and then you see this place. and you realise the world is not as it's portrayed. You really are living the good life sailor James, to think you came across this place on your yacht. I understand your dream now. All the best and Happy Sails.
It’s so easy for us to get caught up “Doom Scrolling” with the endless streams of bad news from all directions. I am so happy my video reminded you that there is so much magic out in the world, far more magic than doom. ❤️
Beautiful place and seeing the Manta was super cool! Do you have a guess as to why the coral is in such a bad state? Just curious as to why that happens. Thanks James for another great video. Stay safe.
14:00 Were you towing these guys? Or were they just anchored near you? Also, why was the coral in such a bad state? Were there more lively areas nearby?
You may not be spiritual and that’s ok but what does luck have to do with your current situation? Sounds like years of hard work, sacrifice and planning made possible what your will determined to do..I dare say you are feeling “blessed” but don’t want to use that word, so luck is the substitute you chose. But I don’t believe in circumstances like yours being by chance. I see a man who’s dedicated years to pursuing his goals. That’s admirable.
far from free, but i see where you are coming from the food, diesel and repairs arent free, the internet connection isnt free and the dock fees / passport fees arent free either
Your right there are costs to keeping up a boat, but It’s far cheaper than staying at a resort and I don’t have dock fees because I stay on anchor 99% of the time
Another great video but your words "luck had nothing to do with how I got here" rubbed me a bit wrong. I understand what you meant and you probably worked very hard to get to this point in your life, but, at the same time, luck does have a lot to do with it. There are tons of things that are beyond our control and to just dismiss all that sounds a bit arrogant. As an old salt, you should know better than to tempt our lady destiny with words like that :) Just my 2 cents.
thank you for taking all of with you on your trek
I love how you show us the little things, detail’s. Great chanel👍.
Wish I had you as my teacher in school. You have a skill for teaching and holding the student interest !!
This is one of the nicest comments ever. Thank you 🙏🏻 I always struggled in school and dropped out of high school and as an adult I know it came down to not having good teachers because I love to learn!
Right on james. Youre dingy mission was prepared. Have you ever rowed 2 miles in a inflatable against a wind? You cant . So youre preps were totally justified. Impressed.
Live the life only others can dream. Much love from the PNW
The Rays are amazing !
Keep rolling on !!
damn sir , every day I find some crazy inspiring video you made , its a GOOD thing to have a huge back log to go through ! great great stuff
Keep up the adventures!
simply spectacular
Looks like there was plenty of plankton for those hungry Mantas! Great Video!
Wow Hi James that is so so cool and amazing thank you very much!
Living the dream
Priceless videos!
Tahiti!!!! Cant wait
Thanks James.
Amazing , you made your dreams come true !
The thought of that little engine failing while you're down wind 3 miles from your boat. Oh bananas.
Yep, always a risk, but I have oars and it’s less dangerous because I am inside a lagoon and not out in the sea
Good stuff James
the muffled holy shits are my favorite part 😆. so cool!
Amazing!
PDF! LOL... Adobe will save me! ;) Thanks for the great films.
Always look forward to your videos. Great stuff.
I am so happy for You! Have a nice time!
My father used to ride manta's in the Sea of Cortez when he'd spear fish there.
Living vicariously through you, since you left for Hawaii, has been quite the experience. I can't wait until 3 years from now, with i retire and finally talk my wife and kids into the boat life. I will tell you, retiring in 3 years at the age of 45, will be far easier than talking my wife into this, but i have faith.
Cheers!!!!
Ditto So nice of him to share with us.
Funny, I had a headache as I fired up this vid. After a bit of watching the scenery it went away...
Epic!
Those Mantas were awesome
James, That was the most beautiful wild place. The size of those Rays were freakn huge an just stunningly gorgeous ! It's something I will never see in the wild.. I want to follow my dreams of sailing again but on my own vessel.. Good things are cooking in the kitchen of my life!! You share great life recipes with us .. Life wisdoms you've learned an lesson's you've earned...! I am grateful for the wisdom you share weekly with us...
James, your what I've come to recognize as an Earth Angel!!!! Your intune with what is important in this life.
I've found something spiritual about being present in every moment of our lives. We are connected to this planet an to every creature an every plant an corals ,trees everything the air we breathe in an out.... I see the beauty of this trip in the reflection of your eyes . Thanks for sharing your life with us, me, we, all!! I am truly grateful for all you do James. Looking forward to next episode my friend. Fare winds an following sea's ✌🏼💗😊❣️
Amazed James! ✌
Absolutely amazing. I love your manner. How you don't disturb too much. You have respect
Fwiw in case you don't know. If you see a coconut with just a tiny green sprout coming out, if you open it the inside will be spongy flesh, different and good. It's like a huge bean sprout. Also great job expressing your gratitude and appreciation for the beauty of it all.
Thanks Captn for the great videos! Fair winds bro👊🤘
Those slugs look like what we called sea cucumbers in southeast Alaska. There are two parallel strips of delicious meat inside of them. So coconuts are just big tree seeds. Didn't know that.
You definitely found the cleaning station. I dove one on Yap Island.
Brilllllliant James - thanks for sharing 👍
Another great adventure
Love your videos🤙 watching from South-Africa. You are a inspiration🤘
Really stoked for you!!! Really enjoying the videos James, glad your living your dream!
When we were in Raiatea in 2021 we found many places on the reef where the coral was all dead. There were also major places where the coral was perfectly healthy and beautiful. It just depends on where you are. Awesome video with the manta's.
thanks mate love your every week vids
Good to see you out there and happy! Thanks for sharing 🎉🎉
Amazing footage of those mantas mate, well done.
There doesn't seem to be as much marine life as I expect.
I have always watched vids of the sea (was a huge Cousteau fan as a child).
The Mantas were amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Yes with the dead reef the fish have all gone to find a living reef
cool wallpaper type shot @6:31 very nice
Love your videos. Rooting for you at every step as I'm sure are thousands of others. I liked your listing of the safety measures for the snorkelling trip and the attention to detail. Glad you got to see the mantas!
Priceless, man. Amazing nature. Thanks for sharing with us
Comment #2, yeah baby! Keep up the good work my man!
Muy buenos tus vídeos ....lo que sea navegar y mar ...lugares paradisíacas y aventuras .....me hacen sentir muy bien disfrutando frente al tv después de un día de trabajo ....!!!
Just discovered your journey, and enjoying every moment watching the adventure!
It’s near winter here in the Finger Lakes region central NYS , so I’ll have the opportunity to enjoy some “summer” with your videos!
I sail Seneca Lake, the boats are now on the hard, preparing for their long winters nap.
Sail safe, have great fun, and soak in every second!
Cheers, Anita
QUESTION James: You have never mentioned as a part of your dream travelling to a cold climate? Sam Holmes has done a few interesting passages, and not sure I'd love it, but curious about you?
If money were no object I would have a high latitudes boat and spend a lot of time in Antarctica and the Arctic. It interests me very much.
a fellow sailor has lost his girl... same way you did. bummer, but you are doing well and i thought you might reach out and give some advice to Joel from Bums on a Boat.. fair winds bro, Really Enjoting the Vids!!
Love your attitude to your personal safety whilst solo adventuring by dinghy, I would have taken a compass and a bearing to pearl station as well, but also noticed that you have relaxed into south pacific life, and are really enjoying your time there.
My personal circumstances at moment mean that I can only subscribe, but in the future you are definitely a channel that i will support more. Appreciating following your journey.
Hey james theres a 32 foot pearson vangaurd for sale in seattle for 12 thousand. It has a 4 -91 westerbeke diesel and its in great condition. I really can't think of a boat I would rather have. Its pretty much a larger version of tritea. I could buy it but I would be pretty much broke and have a moorage payment. I live in a motorhome that needs repair. Just thought Id let you know about the boat. The only thing wrong with it is that it dosen't have a dodger. The water in Monterey looks just like it does there.
muy bueno!!
Mahalo James
This one and the last video are just surreal. The world is so full of bad news coming at us relentlessly through the media, and then you see this place. and you realise the world is not as it's portrayed. You really are living the good life sailor James, to think you came across this place on your yacht. I understand your dream now. All the best and Happy Sails.
It’s so easy for us to get caught up “Doom Scrolling” with the endless streams of bad news from all directions. I am so happy my video reminded you that there is so much magic out in the world, far more magic than doom. ❤️
@@SailorJames Thank you so much!
@@SailorJames Thank you!! 😀
Do you know why the reef was dead? Its sad to see that
I predict that you will find someone to share your life with!
Hindsight is 20/20
Beautiful place and seeing the Manta was super cool! Do you have a guess as to why the coral is in such a bad state? Just curious as to why that happens. Thanks James for another great video. Stay safe.
My guess is it has something to do with the Pearl farm because it’s the only place is the Tuamotus where I saw dead coral in that extreme
@@SailorJames that makes sense- thank you!
14:00 Were you towing these guys? Or were they just anchored near you?
Also, why was the coral in such a bad state? Were there more lively areas nearby?
I wasn’t towing anyone, my guess about the coral was it was destroyed by the Pearl Farm
Beautiful James. Can you share what camera you are using. Very nice.
Thanks 🙏🏻 I use a gopro hero 9 for all my filming
Any plans on coming to New Zealand?
I will be in New Zealand for all of cyclone season
@@SailorJames have to meet up and have a beer when your over these ways
when you get to Aotearoa New Zealand. holla at me bro i got ya west coast Taranaki..
You may not be spiritual and that’s ok but what does luck have to do with your current situation? Sounds like years of hard work, sacrifice and planning made possible what your will determined to do..I dare say you are feeling “blessed” but don’t want to use that word, so luck is the substitute you chose. But I don’t believe in circumstances like yours being by chance. I see a man who’s dedicated years to pursuing his goals. That’s admirable.
You are right luck had nothing to do with where I am at, and as you mentioned just a substitute word for a feeling
Hes says in the video that luck had nothing to do with him getting there.
Exactly what Patrick said. You are a skilled man utilizing those skills, and im enjoying the fuck out of it!
When you get back to LA. Cali ill trade you a new Harley shovelhead for that ship.
Then I'm gonna find your trail threw the deep.
⛵⚓⛵🇺🇲🏴☠️🇺🇲
This man is literally enjoys one of the most expensive countries free
far from free, but i see where you are coming from
the food, diesel and repairs arent free, the internet connection isnt free and the dock fees / passport fees arent free either
Your right there are costs to keeping up a boat, but It’s far cheaper than staying at a resort and I don’t have dock fees because I stay on anchor 99% of the time
big slugs
Why are you afraid to say blessed?
Oh I am not “Afraid” but “Blessed” is make believe and I only speak in terms of non-fiction
@@SailorJames everything is make believe? You believe this beautiful universe and earth was created by a big bang.
Good common-sense safety there mate. Onya
Another great video but your words "luck had nothing to do with how I got here" rubbed me a bit wrong. I understand what you meant and you probably worked very hard to get to this point in your life, but, at the same time, luck does have a lot to do with it. There are tons of things that are beyond our control and to just dismiss all that sounds a bit arrogant. As an old salt, you should know better than to tempt our lady destiny with words like that :) Just my 2 cents.
And I repeat, Luck had nothing to do with where I am at this point in my life. Hard work and determination.
What are the coordinates of this place?
15°4.805'S 148°13.328'W