Christmas Books, 2023

[@heiner71]

I bought and enjoyed the 3 non-fiction books in audio-book form, as I like the listen to the man himself. Nice way to pass your time on long flights.

[@thomsonsails]

Me too! Well, one book, Philosophy of Sailing, but yes, I like to listen to Christian's voice.

[@s2sailingfree]

My body is old and broken, my dreams are long dead but mind races to complete the pictures painted by Christian. I can see, hear and feel his yarns in my mind’s eye. Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts Christian

[@sammyvh11]

Ditto

[@July4.1776]

What a comment!

[@mr.e0311]

Learn about the egg theory. might be hope just yet..

[@JonDunnmusician]

Nonsense- there's still dreams to be chased even in your 90s. I had a client friend his name was Peter. He would still dash around the tennis court chasing old ladies and had a lust for life right to the end

[@locoenelcabeza]

I could listen to this guy for hours. Park, philosopher, part explorer, and now I’m learning a novelist.

[@bwithgod6374]

I agree with you. I found his video about a year ago and I find it very relaxing so much that sometimes I fall asleep and think that I’m a sailor crossing the ocean and a beautiful sailboat that I’ve built myself over many years. Someday I hope I will get a chance to sail with somebody even if it’s for a few days, I would enjoy that very much, my merry Christmas and a happy new year

[@jeep1070]

And the jazz…

[@johndagher9321]

Merry Christmas to you Christian and to all your viewers.

[@matthewbaker6789]

I happened upon this channel by accident and immediately taken back to my childhood sailing with my family and my grandfather on the Ottawa River. Countless hours spent on the river and running through the boats on the hard being chased and put to work by my grandfather and tales of his time in the RCN. He passed away. We moved away. The good time slowly faded. Seeing Christian and listening to him takes me back 35+ years. I would love to have the chance to sail and talk with my grandfather again. Christian brings me that one step closer. Thank you. (Apologies for the length, I am Canadian after all)

[@JonDunnmusician]

Never any apologies; I enjoyed reading every word

[@KatKin123]

The Philosophy of Sailing is one of my favourite audiobooks - I listen to it over and over and dream of distant shores ❤ And now you tube has shown me you have a whole channel! Glad I found you ⛵️

[@SailingOfka]

YOu are the best sailing KZbinr on the entire internet. thank you for being with us.

[@seansteele9493]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@rivergirl1554]

It’s so…reassuring… to listen to your melodius tones while in familiar territory, an Ericson Yacht. I hope you receive as much as you give ❤ A fan via EYO

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Christian, I hope your Christmas is as joyful as the happiness you bring thousands with each new video. Much like your cabin sole. We tend to get a worn throughout our days. And you come along and make them bristol again with your craftsmanship. You are that final coat of varnish that brings out the gleam of a warm smile. Fair winds and following seas, Our Neptune of the sailors verbage.

[@gregfawcett5152]

You are so correct...you can escape and go to another world with books.

[@Gab3A]

I own every single one of your books Mr.Williams, and look forward to your next. Fair winds and happy holidays.

[@nicklievore6216]

Always a pleasure hearing from you!

[@rugeley72]

I am greatly enjoying Alone Together. Thank you, Mr Williams.

[@WildRoverSailing]

Another great viddy Christian. While my lake is frozen and my ocean dreams are still years away, it’s always a pleasure to get lost in your wisdom and stories.

[@manion40]

Another good video. Because of your videos, I found Sailing in a bigger way than I knew it before I knew sailing in a smaller way,…it’s complicated. But, watching your first video to Hawaii…well, I became a big fan. In fact, I finally got to be captain of a law-enforcement boat where I worked in in the San Francisco Bay. In fact, not too long ago, I was down in Long Beach taking a basic mariner course when I recognized the marina I was training in. We took a break from training and ate at a popular restaurant next to the club where your boat is birthed. Using credentials I’m not supposed to use for personal investigation I managed to find my way down to your boat, but luckily I did not find you. In hindsight, meeting those you look up to is often a disappointment, but also stalking charges suck too. Anyway, I’m retired as of last week and moving back to Maine where I grew up. I will be purchasing a sailboat around 40 feet, exploring the Atlantic coast. Thank you for enlightening me to Sailing. It’s been a lifesaver. I only wish I took advantage of the sailing opportunities I had as a kid, but you just don’t know any better…until you do. No more complicated! Thanks again.

[@robotarms]

Really nice to see a new Christian Williams video pop up on my feed. Thanks!

[@williamdesautelle8990]

"In our lives we are lucky to know a dozen people but books give us a thousand more..... " Good luck on the floors and Happy Holidays! Thanks for your advice on courage and living... advice from a person who has, by any measure, done it all.

[@doubleuponbob3397]

Dear Christian. You are someone quite special. In the best possible way.

[@EricPedersonseawriter]

Just finished "Philosophy of Sailing". Fantastic writing and a truly enjoyable read. A delight! Downwind and a bit of pleasant surfing on some philosophical swells. Super stuff!

[@walterjanzen4715]

Huge fan sir , keep up the great writing and videos..

[@obieandlaurie]

Huge fan of yours….Please take me sailing with you…..Will even help with boat chores! Happy Holidays to you and yours. 🤗

[@blueskymut]

Merry Christmas, Mr Williams!

[@dcgator77]

I have read them all and enjoyed them thoroughly! Looking forward to your next adventure. Cheers and happy holidays!

[@edwardfinn4141]

Keep up the good work

[@HikerBikerMoter]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Sir Christian! 🎄 🎉 (i enjoy your introspective approach of your sailing videos)

[@emmamacbeth2300]

I started learning to sail in May and stumbled upon your channel soon after. I started listening to the audiobook of Introduction to Sailing when I was running (your oratory rhythm is perfect for zone 2 training). I’ve since been listening to Philosophy of Sailing on my commute to work and I’m now on Alone Together. If you haven’t brought out another audiobook by the time I finish, I’ll just have to start again. But I certainly wish you would bring out another audiobook. Or a dozen.

[@kkots]

I love winter projects on my sailboat. Cheers to your projects and merry christmas/happy holidaze! Sail on...

[@michaelspooren9213]

Thanks a lot Christian

[@henriviii2512]

Hello Christian...l hit your channel couple month and it could be even year...l would like say Thank you so much for informations and documentary films that you share , l bough a boat about 3 years ago more then sailing l doing work on it , but yes also sailing short sail ( Weekend days) as l still have to work , but one day l will follow your path ...l keep deep respect for you , many thanks for everything you doing and show it to public....l wish calm Christmas and Happy New Yea....cordially Henry

[@DAVEEMAN1]

I remember vid footage of u bragging a little bit of the varnish state of your boat, specifically the sole. I was shocked that it was pulled out. Already have a couple of your books. 👍🏻

[@skipper9400]

Merry Christmas to you Chris, :) .......and, as always.........OnWard........

[@trulz69]

I just purchased your book through Audible =) Have a fantastic holiday!

[@KenWallaceFilms]

You're a darn good salesman. I bought three: Alone Together (paperback, not audio), Philosophy of Sailing and Rarotonga. Merry Christmas.

[@glyntutt1586]

Nice to get another video from you Christian! Looking good!

[@derekschick4880]

Merry Christmas! I enjoyed your audio books. Still listen to them when I need a lift. Looking forward to seeing the sparkling new floor!

[@jimsullivanyoutube]

Happy New Year Christian! It's so good to see you in your cabin. I wish it was me! You look so at home there. So one wonders: are you fixing the sole or is the sole fixing your soul? 🤣 Rarotonga looks good to me! I think I'll start with that one!

[@paulsautocm]

Thank you for sharing your travels and wisdom.

[@Trapster99]

Merry Christmas back to you and yours

[@glenngray1201]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Christian to you and your family. Can’t wait to see you back at it again . Cheers

[@danielwardin3609]

And a Merry Christmas to you, too! Best regards.

[@SensibleCreeper]

I'd pay to sail with you and learn your wisdom. The structure and context of your talks matched with your outlook is second to none. Thank you for providing me with the videos you produce. I wish that I could return the favor. Buying "some books" will lead to the great beginning for me, but won't reciprocate the gratitude I've garnered from your productions! Thank you!

[@Cacheola]

Always enjoy your videos Christian, thank you. Looking at your books now :D

[@rodeocamperredux]

Christian, Alone Together is my favorite book of 2023!

[@alfredocat]

Merry Christmas Mr. Williams.....see you at sea......⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@HoneyVoyager]

Thankyou Christian …. always entertaining, erudite and dryly amusing. As a fellow sailor currently crossing oceans I’m always enlightened by your musings 😂

[@70hfigueroa]

Love your books sending good vibes from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@charleswashburn1857]

I really enjoyed Bobby Ayers and Rarotonga... I found the ending very touching

[@casybond]

Brings back good memories of listening to your books while working on an old sailboat, mostly alone, at an old marina in an industrial part of Southampton where once the Spitfire was built. Saw I didn't have "Introduction to Sailing" yet in my Audible library; I do now.

[@RobertGood-f5v]

Merry Christmas Christian! Thank you so much for your videos!

[@andreassmetana7782]

Good to see and hear unagain

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

Just received my copy of "Alone together..." and can't wait to get started on it. Probably going to be my christmas read. Merry Christmas and good luck with the floor boards!

[@henryguthery5311]

Merry Christmas 🎅

[@sailingvesperonthechesapea8111]

Oh Christian! Another new sole! Didn’t you learn your lesson on your E32? Well, I’ve been down the same road myself, replacing the sole on my E32-3. But unlike you my boat is down for it’s long winter’s nap and not sitting in some warm slip. Merry Christmas, Happy New year and see you on EYO!

[@vancesprock2590]

Christian, I just love your videos, and was hooked by your first one, "Alone Together" and have watched all of them. Each one is unique and relatable, not to mention fabulous video, and commentary. I too have sailed solo to Hawaii in the Single Handed Trans Pac of 2016. What an adventure, but you sum it so well and eloquently, in your videos, I feel like you were with me;) Time to read NOT listen to your books! Happy Holidays

[@vancekeith5642]

I am looking forward to seeing the new sole, are you doing the project yourself? Sorry to see the news of the tragic fire at the yacht club :(

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

Almost finished. Long video to come.

[@KENNY-jv2ut]

Man I love this guy....

[@mlefeber4227]

Great, was wondering what you were up to. Purchase all three and two more hard copies for friends. There is something about sailing, being in nature for extended time that aligns my thoughts and releases my soul from the so called comforts of progress.

[@GeorgeGeo]

Merry Christmas

[@bwithgod6374]

A simple video that contains a lot of verbal friendship that I really really enjoy listening to.

[@JCGible]

Thank-you

[@TCGE08]

Rarotonga is among great story. Highly recommend.

[@dhamma58]

Always nice to see others who enjoy reading as well as the boobus tubous ...

[@TheJoshGalt]

Good to see you old friend

[@johnwspeck]

The chainplates on that boat confuse me. Why aren't they attached to the outer hull?

[@ChristianWilliamsYachting]

Inboard stays permit closer sheeting angle, higher pointing.

[@jeep1070]

Merry Christmas sir. And as a gift to a fellow musician I invite you to listen to the song “Walt Grace” by the magnificent John Mayer… You should enjoy the parallels. Again, Merry Christmas 🎄

[@utahjag]

Why no links to buy the books? I was hoping to get a copy of 2 of them on CD.

[@BSay444]

I only hope to meet you someday. In 8 years I want to set sail. I'm a crew member on a 40 ft racing every week off lake Michigan. Even though you're young, I trust you.

[@vancekeith5642]

how do I email or mail you directly? I had a few questions I would love to ask. Merry Christmas

[@jackkil1508]

BOOKS!!!!!

[@JoaoRodrigues-mx1ub]

Olá caro amigo, é um grande prazer revelo, e com boa saúde. O sr é um grande exemplo para a minha vida. Tenho Parkinson, que me impede de fazer algumas coisas, tenho 58 anos, e o sr faz-me sonhar que um dia poderei ter o meu veleiro e navegar na minha linda costa Portuguesa ( Faro-Algarve). Um muito obrigado por tudo,que Deus lhe continue abençoar como até agora. Bons ventos. 🫂

[@EnigmaticRealms1]

Mr Williams, we like your company. More videos please. Doesn't have to be when you're out sailing. Think about it. Oh, and because I like you and you're in the wee hours of your night, I'll make you think: "The heavens, We have built them with power. And verily, We are expanding it" (Quran 51:47)

[@_instabil]

This man wrote the best of my nearly 100 sailing books. And the second best. Got milk?

[@MiQBohlin]

Good way of marketing 👌🏽

[@JCGible]

🙂👍

[@dave93793]

First 😂