Sailing Alone To Fiji on a 30ft Sailboat; A Solo Sailor Enjoys a 622nm Trade Wind Sail to Savusavu
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Episode #287 : Season 9 : The South Pacific
Hello Friends,
The time had come to make put back to sea and sail for the legendary islands of Fiji!
This is my fourth installment of my "Sailing Alone" long format film series and chronicles my passage from American Samoa to Savusavu on the island of Vanua Levu in Fiji.
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Thank you for making these videos. If you ever get disheartened while at sea, please remember you are inspiring a ton of people.
Dude i have never been happier for another human being. You are in the true rhythm and it’s beautiful to watch. You’re entire being and relationship to the sea feels like it takes me back 300 years ago. I mean that in the best possible way. And nice to see a day in the life. Blessings James.
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Lmao this… particular one was actually funny 😂 gotta love a double whammy!
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Im of tongan lineage born and raised in los angeles. Tongan islands are right next door and im going up there to visit fam. I must say im jealous. For a man to be on a boat in the middle of endless ocean for days and weeks and months, with no signt of land, and to navigate through that, such is a mans voyage through life. We all have our own journeys, blessed that you are sharing yours with us.
I was super bummed not to get to visit Tonga, I will someday, it is said to be amazing
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Good job, James - you are easily the most watchable solo-sailor on U-toob 🙂
You haven't seen every sailor on TH-cam jk
Noooooo Holly from Wind Hippy Sailing or Mat and Amy from Sailing Florence
@@russellclement2058 my favourite is Sam Holmes but it’s all personal preference. There are many really great sailing TH-cam channels!
@@dixinbuttz44 Friend nobody has seen ‘everything’ possible. His comment was his reflection on what he has seen to date. Isn’t that hard to interpret in his comment and apply knowledge. Love your VLOGS James.
How to Sail Oceans is the best sailor on youtube.
"First land I've smelled since American Samoa." Bro! Sailing over the 180th Meridian. That totally blows my mind. Fair winds to you.
James.. thanks for letting us live vicariously through your videos. There's 6 inches of snow outside my window right now and seeing even a little sunshine through my computer monitor helps.
I second this , snow and landlocked... Fml
@@ToddMoore1 I third this, Montana has been pretty rude lately.
The beginning music and monologue always gives me this massive sense of nostalgia. For what, I don’t know. This channel is one of my favorites on TH-cam 😊
I love this comment
I get seasick watching the boat rolling but I keep watching!
😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This is the first video that has left me utterly speechless.
While I am on Spring Break (I work at a middle school), watching your video is so relaxing! I appreciate the 55 minutes of taking my mind away from things! Thank you!
Congrats on your crossing from Pago Pago to Suva Suva! For what its worth, I'm very proud of you! Enjoy your travels..👍☮
Savu Savu, not Suva Suva. Suva - just Suva - is the capital of Fiji in SE Viti Levu.
❤your content brother. Very enjoyable to watch, chill out and escape. Thanks for allowing us to share the journey.
It has to be so satisfying and fulfilling to be under sail power with just the sounds of the sea.
Thanks for another fab vid!
Awesome video! Thank you James. These long format sailing videos are probably my favorite.
I grew up on the water in the UK, if I wasn’t married with kids and all that drama, I would 100% be doing this. What an awesome experience
There’s nothing I enjoy more on TH-cam than riding along with you around the world. Thank you! Im currently living in a van but As soon as I get a job, I’ll support the channel
Loved it James! 100% Thank you and fair winds until next time
Awesome adventure bro , it’s fascinating , and inspiring. 😎
Yay so happy you made it safe!! Sure am glad your engine decided to turn on, I was worried with you! Suva’s historical sites & museums are pretty cool. Loved spending time in Tavarua. Looking forward to your next video & mahalo for taking us along with you 🤙🏼🌊⛵️
As a midwesterner that’s never sailed and at my age I most like never will. I am so envious of your lifestyle. I can’t imagine doing what you do. Mind you I’m not complaining because I have a great life yours is just different. Keep sharing your life I absolutely love watching your adventures. Stay safe my friend and enjoy what you do.
So so love your videos. I cannot describe how calming they are to me. Thank you! Stay safe 🌊 🐬
Thank you 🙏🏻 happy to hear this
Living the dream there james, fair winds and calm weathers to ya from south carolina.
Thanks for letting us tag along. This is a bucket list item of mine. Thanks again!
James, I’m an avid watcher now, for over the last 2 years. Have enjoyed the journey, along with your simplistic narration. It’s like watching one of the great movies where he says “life’s like a box of chocolates, you never know what your going to get.” We are all on a Journey, and many of us like the water, and your videos, and editing, tells an awesome story of adventure. Just wanted to say Thanks for the ride.
The other solo-sailor channel I watch is Adventures of an Old Sea Dog. I'm very surprised at how different your sailing experience is from his. You're cool and calm, at least on the outside. Even when your rudder broke, you're like "ok, well we need to deal with this...". The Sea Dog is constantly having problems with sailing his boat. Constantly not being able to make progress in the direction he's trying to go. Constantly stressed about his motor, etc. I love watching his journey too, he seems like a decent guy, but the contrast between you two is quite amazing to me.
I watched a couple of his videos too. My quick take - James is on his life's mission which he worked towards for years, so he is well prepared. The Old Sea Dog seems to have done plenty of ocean sailing and doesn't have such a sense of purpose now, maybe he doesn't put such effort into preparation.
@@vindolanda6974old sea dog is a super nice guy I’ve met him twice. He is just a different age and different point in life he is starting his completion of the entire globe right now
I want you to know I actually yelled in excitement when you got that engine running! You're an inspiration thank you for posting your adventures ❤
Thankyou for sharing your life with us
Throughly enjoying your videos. I want to sail around the world too. Your so blessed
It’s an amazing life
I was worried about you!
But you are the man!
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I admire your courage to daunt the oceans by sailing in solo. Very entertaining videos. Keep up the great adventure. May God keep you safe. 🙏
The smile at the end for gettin kitty 😺 up from napping on the job is gold
Tonight I couldn’t sleep and I knew listening to you and your voyage would give me comfort. Thank you and many blessings
Awesome stuff James. Keep sailing yr dream chap. Cheers for yr courage and commitment
Welcome to Fiji James. Enjoy your short stay in Fiji
Thank you for sharing this awesome adventure with us.
Great passage...Must feel incredibly satisfying to reach the destination.
Living with you from Alberta, Canada. Since day one. Be safe brother.
These are some great videos. Thank you everyone who is a part of this
Ive just ordered new electronics and next month I haul out my boat. Blister work, rudder, bottom paint and finish the rewiring taking out original 40 year old wires for new. Your journey helps me push through the tough moments. I'm willing to pay my adventure tax. Thanks and fair winds to you.
Such an inspiration !
Thank you James
Dollar for dollar and knot for knot, I think Triteia is the most solid cruiser value in the South Pacific right now. It helps to have a no-nonsense Captain as well, of course.
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Great job James you are a great sailor I would love to do what you do maybe one day wish you the best of luck thanks for sharing.
By far the best informative content on TH-cam. Please keep your journey going and thank you for sharing !!!.
This is absolutely my go-to channel for a bit of mental respite.
Great discovery on, TH-cam. Been traveling all over the world, since leaving cuba, back in 71-I was sixbat such time. Been wanting to sail in the south Pacific, since spending time in Bora Bora, 30 years ago, and youve planted a seed in my mind to accomplish, such. Thank you. Safe travels mate.
Hi Captain, when you made the raw fish with the coconut sauce, it made me hungry. Very hungry. But in my box, there were only sardines!!!!!....thank you for sharing, nice video.
Just found your youtube channel been watching for a few days your videos are great enjoyment and comfort I thank you for that keep at it 😊
Thanks 🙏🏻
You are an inspiration my friend. Keep doing what you love. These videos are truly amazing. Stay blessed!!
Mad props my man for always keeping your chill when ish goes haywire. You the man.
I have that same Minny’s dark blue long sleeve on my boat always 🙌🏼
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thanks James for keeping it real.
James, this is by far the best channel I have come across. I can't speak for anyone else, but you make me feel like I would stand a chance exploring the world on a small boat. Thank you!
It’s all out there just waiting for you !
@@SailorJames thanks brother⛵
What a dream, to be able to sail as you have.
AWESOME. Thank you, James, for taking us along with you. ❤️😎❤️😎❤️
Awesome passage!
Bro i could watch you sail for hours and hours if i haven't already. You really inspired me to follow my dreams. You really deserve way more sibs.
Congrats on crossing the international date line
There be an old saying here in good ol detroit....... "sometime you gotta do the dam thang mayne" 👍 👍
I love your channel . Actual sailing .Without a lot of extraneous BS. I learn something every time I watch an episode. Breath of fresh air . Thank You. James K., S/V Celestial
Hell yeah brother- that seafood dish looked amaze-balls
Totally digging the recipe for "poissson cru au late de coco." That was a nice touch, I am going to make that. Thank you!
It’s soooooo good
When things get crazy… you stay so calm❤
Thanks James you’re one of the best inspiration to get out there and sail . I’m retired buying a boat in March , I live in the bay / delta area of Northern California, I don’t have any sailing experience, hopefully I can start slow and learn around the bay here . Stay safe my friend .
Fantastic as usual. This is just what sailing is about.
Thank you James. Love your channel and all your commentary 🙂
Well done James on another fantastic passage. I am really enjoying your travels. Stay safe and most of all enjoy. Cheers
Not much out there more relaxing than a `Sailing Triteia` video and another successful passage... Well done James and keep it up! Your life inspires me!!.. (from a subscriber in South Africa)
I just spent a day watching your channel in awe after I found your crossing to Hawaii… I don’t feel like I wasted a moment! I can’t wait to sail! Thankyou for all that you’re giving and teaching❤
I cant wait to do this! 30 more days till i can get my boat!
Wonderful post!
Thanks 🙏🏻
I really enjoyed this video. I subscribed because this is real. I like this dude. James, you're inspiring me man!
I was going to build a geodesic dome in NM, I think my focus has changed.
Keep up the cool videos James. I hope to meet you on the way.
Brilliant 👏 👏 enjoyed that crossing immensely, thanks 🤘👍
Thank you for letting us tag along.
thanks for the heave too video link. That lead me down the rabbit hole of other great beginner information. Thanks!
Living the dream
Love the raw sailing man, thank you!
Adventure should be rewarded
Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So peaceful. Great music selection, it goes perfectly with the views.
Yay! I hear a engine Perring along. Nice timing! Your videos are so great. thank you James.
Bro, the fish with the coconut and lime, we call it Kinilaw in the Philippines. Easy to remember. Enjoy Sailing
Awesome, outstanding and amzing what you do and did ! My deepest respect, ⛵James. YOU live your dreams, remember me to Thor Heyerdahl - who many millions never ever try it -- maybe me too - I am so exited to see your adventures in the videos - my best regads from "boring" Germany , at the city limits of northern Berlin. ONE day I will follow your footsteps, I promise ... Good luck pal, good wind and best sailing waether for you and the ⛵Triteia;-) God Neptun bless you !!💪
This has become my new favorite channel
Freedom
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Man, that moment when the engine finally started was palpable from here lol~ so happy you made it
James. Once again your video production levels are amazing. The sound quality is great. Your voice is clear and the camera angles are perfect. When I look back at when you first left LA to now the video production is thru the roof. The way you tell your story puts me right in the cockpit or down below cooking a meal with you. That’s hard to do and once again you nailed it. Cheers Mate. Thanks for sharing.
Great video James. Amazing journey and crazy weather. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thanks for taking us along James. Wonderful to follow you.
James, you are one amazing fella! love your easy going style! safe sailing ⛵
Outstanding cruise through the journey James… Super cool
Mate did you say your wife left you, mate she,s crazy, she dont no a good think, while she,s got it, hats off bro, your elvis presley on a boat, may god and the wind be in your corners, happy sailing ,chears
A sweetly shaped form of fibreglass and some cloth, the wind and a vast unpredictable ocean to guide and direct you across the surface of this floating blue dot in space. That's what it's all about. It doesn't get more real. Respect...
Good luck Truman
Great choice of music on this episode. Beginning reminds me of Tom Hanks Cast Away film.
Amazing how much power is in a sail that Gybes unintended, considering all that power has to be transmitted through the cloth via all those little stitches and eventually shatter your winch base along with its metal bolts.
Yet another huge accomplishment in a sea of many others, that you've surpassed. Thank you for sharing, Captain James.
Best hour I've spent all day! Thanks man...
Would like to see u do more fishing in those awesome waters. And better dinner than pasta every meal for you!
I can’t justify killing a large mahi or other big fish that I would catch, when I can’t freeze the rest of the fish. If there were two of us on board I would be fishing daily.
One of your better videos. Thank you for sharing. Truly enjoyed!
Way to go James. I'm proud of you man. Sailing pretty.
You made me laugh when you figured out your video wasn't recording i just got this thought of you talking to yourself for hours lol.....i love your videos.
Very cool!
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THANKYOU FOR MY INVITE TI COME ALONG WITH YOU CAPTAIN JAMES!!!
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT FIJI IS LIKE😁😁😁
THIS ADVENTURE OF YOURS
IS SO EXCITING FOR ME❤️❤️❤️
Awesome crossing James! Looked nice and peaceful the first couple of days. Glad you got the engine started for the approach to Fiji. Can't wait to see what you discover there! Until next time my friend. May fair winds be with you! 🌬⛵