I appreciate the honesty of “leaving your slip can be hard” from someone with so much experience. Thanks for making me feel better about some of my own mishaps.
I saw exactly that track taken by a long keeler in our marina. Luckilly the old fellow attracted quite an audience because when his universal joint broke there were around 12 committed marina dwellers there to arrest his progress. No gel coats were scratched.
Another magnificient video by the master himself! I'm always impressed with the cleanliness and organization of your vessel. You maintain her well unlike many others on TH-cam who make videos of their adventures but somehow forget to wash their boat. Yours is alway impeccable and functional. Thank you!
As a truck driver, I have enjoyed all of your audio books and videos. After I hang up these keys, I will be setting sail to other lands without pavement under my coccyx. It is funny seeing your sewing projects mentioned in "Alone together." They are like Easter eggs just between you and your readers. Thank you again for sharing.
Ahoy Captain! I have about 1/1000000 the experience that you have but I feel for ya. I was trying to back into my slip with my full keel Nor Sea 27 the other day and geeez, it just would not go where I was steering, hoping and guessing it should. I was doing the same thing with forward reverse but never got it. Eventually just regrouped and pulled in. I love your videos. God bless you sir. Dear Audience, If you haven't listened to Christian Williams's audio books yet, you are missing some really good stuff. Audible is one platform to find them.
I love the philosophy that comes from anticipating,overcoming and reflecting on the many sailing challenges. We strive to remodel a battlefield to be more of a playground. It is fulfilling to rest in peace knowing that we have overcame. Christian’s experiences and wonderful narrative help us immensely knowing that it can be done.
Brilliant as usual. I really respect you stranger. I was pleased as you sat on the bow upon your pillows made of gold and thanked you in your splendor. Thank you. 😎
Hi Christian, just wanted to Thank You, for all your videos and inspiration. A friend of mine arrives in Oahu today from Seattle singlehanded, I did the trip last year singlehanded, we were just talking about how much you and some others have helped in our endeavors. Just so you know, I bet there's many more like us out there.
Bravo. Well all learn and now singlehanding is no longer secret knowledge, thanks to TH-cam. I well remember studying this book 15 years ago, memorizing every word. It was at the time pretty much samizdat, but now available to all on Amazon: "Singlehanded Sailing: Thoughts, Tips, Techniques & Tactics" Paperback - October 16, 2014 by Andrew Evans (Author)
What can I say... Just love it! Hope to start doing some solo sailing this year on my 38 ft Morgan in the Gulf of Mexico... Need the auto pilot working. Christian, you are an inspiration (at your mature age) ... I am 71 years young and never solo sailed. Thanks for your great videos!
Since I graduated high school in 1983, my dad insisted on me getting my pilots liscence. In 1984, I discovered sloops…in particular an Erickson 38. To this day I long for one. My wife unfortunately gets sick just looking at the ocean. I envy you sir. Love your channel. Thank you!
Can relate to slip ! Nothing like being in irons just feet from boats, docks, etc.. after seeing your sails, I now know how truly blown out ours are!!!
I have always felt there was a Zen-like quality to sailing - a centering, calming all good feeling of being on the water and in tune with the boat, the wind, the water and the creatures... watching the small details of your experiences brings much of that into focus again. Having raced for many years, I tired of the loud voices and over exuberance on the course - now I venture out with renewed joy that in part I owe to you sir! Cheers from the Atlantic in New Hampshire!
The infamous Mr Squeaky strikes again. We found it upsets humback whales. Seriously. They get all agro when it starts. This is one of the best sensible sailing videos I have seen. Thank you so much!
Just finished philosophy of sailing and this popped up. Have always enjoyed your captured moments and words weaved to take me out there when I cannot be.
Looking forward to the 2025 spring into summer video. I have a boat -new to me so next summer will be the first summer with the boat to cruise. I hope to have as long as sailing career as you! Keep well and share more wisdom. David in Victoria BC. Sailboat Niki my c&c 35.
Ahoy, Great video, trying to get on our 1st vessel at 56. Better late than never. 71 Columbia 34. Looking forward to the work and learning with my family out of Channel Islands. But whew the whole slip thing over here is ridiculous. But will make it happen and get out there. Cheers
I love your videos Christian..”or even someone you barely know…” I had to stop the video until I stopped laughing. Please please please - more videos ….please
Thanks for the visit! Are we going to Hawaii again? Soon? Love your sailing and philosophy - missed a little jazz this time, but I'm sure we'll make that up soon.
Did someone tell you the sliding hatch on a sailboat must always be closed for safety? That is nonsense, and whatever sailing school teaches that is a bag of crumbs. The gate should be closed.
@@MrMabenson1 What do you suppose will happen with an open hatch? A Ukrainian drone will drop a grenade in it? Please use common sense. If spray is coming in, close the hatch, if not, OK.
May I suggest a piece of wire Loom to put on the bow pulpit to protect it from being scratched by the concrete. Easy to put on and won't leave any residue that sometimes even painter tape will leave....or even more aggravating is that most painters tape and other tapes are coming from China and they tear and split when your trying to use it.....buy a section of Loom and reuse it until you lose it.
Keeping my sailing dreams alive. Sold my sailboat 3 years ago....I usually buy, sail and then sell every 3 years. I may skip this year which will be 4 seasons not sailing. It's easy to make excuses to hold off on buying again. Traveling the USA with the goal to sleep in all the states and visit all the National parks is a good reason for now. Up to 34 states slept in and 33 National Parks visited.
sir im local with a new boat in Wilmington, I really like you videos, have "some sailing and "a" pass under my belt. id really like to try to basked in you experience!
I have read and re-read your books so many times, I need to buy a next set. BIG FAN here.
Somehow one of the best sailing channels without all the BS, no music, no drone shots. Just some boat repairs with sailing wisdom.
Ohhhh you haven’t heard him play Monk 🎶
You should have a listen to his audio books.
I appreciate the honesty of “leaving your slip can be hard” from someone with so much experience. Thanks for making me feel better about some of my own mishaps.
I saw exactly that track taken by a long keeler in our marina. Luckilly the old fellow attracted quite an audience because when his universal joint broke there were around 12 committed marina dwellers there to arrest his progress. No gel coats were scratched.
Mr Williams, you are a living example on how to live a life. Cogratulations and thank you very much!!.
Another great video, with the relaxing voice of the narrator
Thanks Christian. Always a pleasure, as well as a treasure.
As long as Christian Williams is putting out sailing videos, all is still good with the world.
Have a great season sailing Christian! At 71 I'm in my second year of sailing here in central Ohio on my 19' Flying Scot.
Just finished Alone Together audiobook. Huge fan of everything you do.
Another magnificient video by the master himself! I'm always impressed with the cleanliness and organization of your vessel. You maintain her well unlike many others on TH-cam who make videos of their adventures but somehow forget to wash their boat. Yours is alway impeccable and functional. Thank you!
As a truck driver, I have enjoyed all of your audio books and videos. After I hang up these keys, I will be setting sail to other lands without pavement under my coccyx.
It is funny seeing your sewing projects mentioned in "Alone together." They are like Easter eggs just between you and your readers.
Thank you again for sharing.
From binging your content last night because I was missing your content to waking up to a newer video is a treat
Always so happy to see your videos. Your books have inspired me to set out on my own sailing adventure. Thank you, Christian!
Great to see you sailing again. You are an inspiration to all of us.
Great to see you again! Hope there will be many more videos this summer!
glad to see you back - i enjoy the videos - i am landlocked in missouri and dream of sailing - thank you for the time you share
Ahoy Captain! I have about 1/1000000 the experience that you have but I feel for ya. I was trying to back into my slip with my full keel Nor Sea 27 the other day and geeez, it just would not go where I was steering, hoping and guessing it should. I was doing the same thing with forward reverse but never got it. Eventually just regrouped and pulled in.
I love your videos. God bless you sir.
Dear Audience, If you haven't listened to Christian Williams's audio books yet, you are missing some really good stuff. Audible is one platform to find them.
The V~birth step…. Magic!
All the best Richard
I just discovered your channel. So wonderful - good solid sailing wisdom, tongue in cheek - enjoyable.
Thank you.
Christian Williams on a Saturday morning... Thank you!
Another eloquent tale on the joy of “Messing about it boats”. 😊 Thank you
I love the philosophy that comes from anticipating,overcoming and reflecting on the many sailing challenges.
We strive to remodel a battlefield to be more of a playground.
It is fulfilling to rest in peace knowing that we have overcame.
Christian’s experiences and wonderful narrative help us immensely knowing that it can be done.
It's a great day when I see an upload here :)
Brilliant as usual. I really respect you stranger. I was pleased as you sat on the bow upon your pillows made of gold and thanked you in your splendor. Thank you. 😎
An Irish Sunday morning listening to Christian Williams, divine.
Hi Christian, just wanted to Thank You, for all your videos and inspiration.
A friend of mine arrives in Oahu today from Seattle singlehanded, I did the trip last year singlehanded, we were just talking about how much you and some others have helped in our endeavors.
Just so you know, I bet there's many more like us out there.
Bravo. Well all learn and now singlehanding is no longer secret knowledge, thanks to TH-cam. I well remember studying this book 15 years ago, memorizing every word. It was at the time pretty much samizdat, but now available to all on Amazon: "Singlehanded Sailing: Thoughts, Tips, Techniques & Tactics" Paperback - October 16, 2014
by Andrew Evans (Author)
My favorite youtuber!!!!
You won't like to hear this but you are a national treasure
I said the same thing.
You, sir, are a Legend. I know nothing about sailing.. but you make it enthralling. Fantastic storyteller..
Thank you Christian, I love your observations on life and sailing.
Thank you Capt. Williams, it was a pleasure to go for another sail with you and Thelonius
A true inspiration. Thank you for sharing. Fair winds captain. Enjoy your summer.
What can I say... Just love it! Hope to start doing some solo sailing this year on my 38 ft Morgan in the Gulf of Mexico...
Need the auto pilot working.
Christian, you are an inspiration (at your mature age) ... I am 71 years young and never solo sailed.
Thanks for your great videos!
So glad you’re back on the water!
Thanks for taking us along, Christian.
Always makes my day when he comes out with a new one just need 29 more days 😂
Since I graduated high school in 1983, my dad insisted on me getting my pilots liscence. In 1984, I discovered sloops…in particular an Erickson 38. To this day I long for one. My wife unfortunately gets sick just looking at the ocean. I envy you sir. Love your channel. Thank you!
So good to see you sailing with your knowledge and wisdom,it’s a treat
Thank you
Woo hoo! I'm so happy to see you out there doing your thing. I've enjoyed all of your vlogs.
Can relate to slip ! Nothing like being in irons just feet from boats, docks, etc..
after seeing your sails, I now know how truly blown out ours are!!!
Christian me olde harty... all we I hope. love the videos ...very informative and funny as f&*k... do keep them coming
I have always felt there was a Zen-like quality to sailing - a centering, calming all good feeling of being on the water and in tune with the boat, the wind, the water and the creatures... watching the small details of your experiences brings much of that into focus again. Having raced for many years, I tired of the loud voices and over exuberance on the course - now I venture out with renewed joy that in part I owe to you sir! Cheers from the Atlantic in New Hampshire!
Love your videos Christian! Always great to see you out there.
beautiful video, you are a great sailor and a great person, glad to have found you on youtube, thank you for your teachings.
Great video as always. Nice to see another Jersey sailor doing what he loves!
1000 likes. Mr. Williams, sir, you are an inspiration.
Wonderfully entertaining episode! Thank you for making my day! 👍
Glad to see you are still out there enjoying life at sea. Keep up the good work. quality video.
Always fun to catch up with you.
I just love your videos. Here for the poetry… oh and the sailing!
The infamous Mr Squeaky strikes again. We found it upsets humback whales. Seriously. They get all agro when it starts. This is one of the best sensible sailing videos I have seen. Thank you so much!
Just finished philosophy of sailing and this popped up. Have always enjoyed your captured moments and words weaved to take me out there when I cannot be.
Looking forward to the 2025 spring into summer video. I have a boat -new to me so next summer will be the first summer with the boat to cruise. I hope to have as long as sailing career as you! Keep well and share more wisdom. David in Victoria BC. Sailboat Niki my c&c 35.
Great video. I was just futzing w/ the jib fair leads on a club boat yesterday. Wish it had guides like you put on your Ericson!
Great to see you and hear your voice. I look forward for the treat. Take care, Christian Williams.
Your commentary is superb... only a minute in and already smiling!
That was the motivation I needed, time to get the pram out of the garage for the season!
Just Thank you!! You give me hope to get in more sailing at a certain age. Cold and rainy here on Cape Cod as the rest of the world is baking.
Hello Sir! You have nice varnishing skills! That dinghy looks awesome. Cheers from Portugal!
Been watching your channel for a few years now, very enjoyable content.
Thank you, Christian. You, alone, have inspired me to sail!
Always love your videos. Have a great summer!!
Love your videos. Just a little different perspective on sailing. Keep up the good work and stay healthy.
😮😍 awesome you put out another video i shall definitely watch this i love your sailing adventures 😁😋🥳🥳🥳
Always cherish these gems
Thank you sir
My favorite channel!!!
My Favourite. Happy Days. Steveeasy
Very inspirational. Your guidance is always appreciated. Oliver, UK Sails (Marina Del Rey) helped me add reefs to my mainsail.
Always great to see another of your videos arrive.
Loving it Mr. Williams! Good day to you.
great, I was just thinking to mark off my lead marks too, some good advice here, thanks Christian! :-)
Ahoy, Great video, trying to get on our 1st vessel at 56. Better late than never. 71 Columbia 34. Looking forward to the work and learning with my family out of Channel Islands. But whew the whole slip thing over here is ridiculous. But will make it happen and get out there. Cheers
This is such a treat! Thank you
Another great one sir!
I love your videos Christian..”or even someone you barely know…” I had to stop the video until I stopped laughing. Please please please - more videos ….please
I'm glad to see you again
I simply love these videos. Thank you.
Im always learning from you Thanks for being a great teacher
Thank you - your videos are just sailing fun.
Love the head band..."The Sailing Samurai"
Thanks for another great video
Thanks as always you kind man. Nice one.
Thanks for the visit! Are we going to Hawaii again? Soon? Love your sailing and philosophy - missed a little jazz this time, but I'm sure we'll make that up soon.
great to see you again
Thank you!❤
Thank you for another great video!
wow those floors look great
I need to get out again soon! Not been out since April and you've inspired me. Hatch open and port side gate unlatched gave me twitches though 😆
Did someone tell you the sliding hatch on a sailboat must always be closed for safety? That is nonsense, and whatever sailing school teaches that is a bag of crumbs. The gate should be closed.
@@ChristianWilliamsYachting not the sliding hatch, the cabin roof hatch. I've had a few earfuls for leaving hatches open 🤦♂
@@MrMabenson1 What do you suppose will happen with an open hatch? A Ukrainian drone will drop a grenade in it? Please use common sense. If spray is coming in, close the hatch, if not, OK.
@@ChristianWilliamsYachting Touche sir 😄
@@ChristianWilliamsYachting Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
That's a great channel icon.
Thank you
Ahhh, wonderful!
May I suggest a piece of wire Loom to put on the bow pulpit to protect it from being scratched by the concrete. Easy to put on and won't leave any residue that sometimes even painter tape will leave....or even more aggravating is that most painters tape and other tapes are coming from China and they tear and split when your trying to use it.....buy a section of Loom and reuse it until you lose it.
Thank you nice video
Hey Christian, let me know if you ever need a deckhand to crank those winches for you. I will listen eagerly to all your stories and anecdotes too. 😊
Keeping my sailing dreams alive. Sold my sailboat 3 years ago....I usually buy, sail and then sell every 3 years. I may skip this year which will be 4 seasons not sailing. It's easy to make excuses to hold off on buying again. Traveling the USA with the goal to sleep in all the states and visit all the National parks is a good reason for now. Up to 34 states slept in and 33 National Parks visited.
I have to say I've copied your blue cushions on my Ericson 25 cb! Although your interior is far more nicer than mine. That dingy is awesome!
sir im local with a new boat in Wilmington, I really like you videos, have "some sailing and "a" pass under my belt. id really like to try to basked in you experience!
I live in the Marina, I always look for you 😂 never find you. Would love to shake your hand! And go sailing with you 😂
If i may , you are the real McCoy, sir. Be well.
Another great video, thanks. How did you operate the Furler for the Genoa and maintain the sail tension at same time?