I wish I had this gentleman to teach me how to sail, very informative.
@johncavar29147 ай бұрын
Gentleman and master
@richhamel68105 жыл бұрын
To witness the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next is a beautiful thing, especially from one so wise. Thank you.
@Trapster992 жыл бұрын
Wise, patient, easy voice, understanding that a new experience take time and practice. Bravo!
@patricklaine69585 жыл бұрын
It's great to see someone teaching how to do it solo --- where the 'student' needs to handle helm, sheets and furler at the same time. Great job dad.
@brianbransfield5 жыл бұрын
I love watching your channel Patrick, and now starting to check out other sailing channels. You've convinced me, and in turn I convinced my wife, that we should look for a sailboat. As opposed to our original plan, of a camper, when we retire.
@olivei24844 жыл бұрын
@@brianbransfield Mr Laine is refreshing to watch, great attitude and a sense of calm on the water, Happy hunting for your boat (which could also double as a camper).
@davidmalone9022 Жыл бұрын
I am now under contract for an Ericson 38. Given that I will be doing a fair amount of single handing, I concentrated mostly on boats in the 30-35 range; however, your videos and shared experience gave me the courage to buy the one I am when I came across it. It's a 1986 38-200, and in great condition at a very, very fair price. Thanks for your very thoughtful videos (and books.)
@ChristianWilliamsYachting Жыл бұрын
If things go well, see you at the Ericson Forum, 20 years of maintenance info: ericsonyachts.org/ie/home/
@bexaminer19 ай бұрын
This was great. I know it was just a short video, but still a lot of good information for someone who is about to begin sailing. Having your daughter along as the student was a big plus. Thanks for making the video.
@BrianReeves23 жыл бұрын
many years ago we used to crew for weekend races on the local lake. Had shirts made that said "stop yelling at me!" The captain had a shirt that said "I'm not yelling." Great video, y'all.
@brucekratky79935 жыл бұрын
A gifted teacher and a fine student.
@MrMimios2 жыл бұрын
Daughter and father mutually lucky to each other. God bless you both.
@92fsoakcreek5 жыл бұрын
Very. Good to see you on the water again. I’m on my boat “Telos” as I’m typing. I also fly and teach. The point when the new student cannot keep up with events is called “task saturation”. It’s a known phenomena in the learning process and not one to worry about. For the student to recognize this is a great thing. It lets them judge the situation and reassert control, even if it means giving the controls back to the teacher until they can regain their perspective. We had a great training session last week when my wife decided she wanted to get back into sailing after 15 years away. Husbands teaching wives is probably one of the toughest. There were times when we both got....... “saturated” ;)
@sargintrock25385 жыл бұрын
My smile fer the day!
@danieloliver205 жыл бұрын
That's it, I've been saturated 24/7 for the last 39 years! 😉
@directedby100 Жыл бұрын
Funny, intriguing, informative. Knowing beforehand you'll have to 3 or 4 things in quick succession would really help. If you can learn each one, drill each several times, & maybe make an acronym as a memory tool for the succession. Then you make it smoother with practice. Ready about! Hard alee!
@jackthompson81795 жыл бұрын
Count your lucky stars Alexandra , you are being taught by , the best in the business , bar none ! Great video ! 👍
@johncavar29147 ай бұрын
He is an articulate awesome master at it 🎉
@birddogmason98625 жыл бұрын
The ole man is a great teacher, isn’t he? You’ll once know this later when it all comes together and you recognize the lessons learned. Good job Alex. Great to have you back Christian!
@twister28695 жыл бұрын
Great video, welcome back! Tiny hint: at 10:16, your lovely crew is loading the winch thumb forward. Always better to show the winch your little finger. Trust me, I learned that and many other lessons the hard way! 14:40 too!!
@heyt545 жыл бұрын
Twister 28 never heard or done it that way... AFAIK
@twister28695 жыл бұрын
@@heyt54 Sorry to hear that! Standard practice in most of the sailing world. ASA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6LdmaCYeJ11jpI , RYA:kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIvRc6OfZrGFZqM
@heyt545 жыл бұрын
@@twister2869 fair enough; guess I'm not a textbook sailor then...
@SailBeforeSunset5 жыл бұрын
Yea, we always like to turn the breaker off then unplug and secure the shore power. Anyone (divers) in the water will thank you for that. Great video!
@Solo-sailor Жыл бұрын
What a lovely creature - Alex I mean! I'm halfway through your videos (dad), and I rate them 5⭐️'s each and everyone of them. Before watching you Christian, I was looking for a much smaller boat. Now, I want one just like yours! Thank you so much for this rare learning opportunity!
@garma79395 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this video. Taking out a 36 foot boat myself tomorrow for the first time after having sailed open boats and lasers all my time and this was really helpful. Looking forward to part 2
@tac130015 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back my friend. I really enjoy your insight and the way you educate, thank you.
@toadamine8 ай бұрын
i like how he lets her have a go her way first, then critiques/advises where needed and just adds info as she learns... this is how to be a good teacher! and how to keep the student interested and confident and not afraid to give it a go... i actually took some sailing lessons right there at UCLA sailing school many years ago. good times. nice video. thanks....
@vancekeith5642 Жыл бұрын
Your Daughter did very well and her first approach and landing was well done. Slow and Steady always wins the race
@jackthompson81795 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for an update for ages , absolutely the best sailing channel on KZbin ,,,,, Thanks , please post more !
@bengrizzlyadams61874 жыл бұрын
Most are very good each in their own way. That’s why you gotta hate the normalised formats mainstream does. Part of the charm is that each crew in both ways has its own style, it’s specific boat, habits etc... and the stories are dynamic. This is going to cost me in the end, I know it.
@NK-yz7qr3 жыл бұрын
Christian, I'm loving your videos. Thank you. I am 51 and after 30 years im back on a sailboat and loving it even more. With your help I'm refreshing my memory of years before. We share the same sense of humor. I find something to laugh at each of your videows.
@hendersoninvestmentsinc78575 жыл бұрын
Wonderful attitude of the student, great compliments to her for teachability 😀
@ebels.rodriguez62785 жыл бұрын
I hit like on your videos without even watching it yet... That is the amount of trust I have in your video quality.
@billleskeep20335 жыл бұрын
Another teachable video which provides those moving from small rigs to larger sailing rigs an idea of the increased complexity required and, at the same moment, the familiarity of the basics aboard such a yacht as that 38.
@bekirbayburt61575 жыл бұрын
I have listened to your two audible books over and over, perhaps tens of times each. The catch is (for me!) that i listen to them to go to sleep. You are taking me away to wonderful (challenging?) places every night. Appreciate it Christian and hope that you will release more tales from your adventures. I am from Australia by the way and my wife and I saving big time for our retirement adventures similar to yours :).. 3 years to go..
@RoryL835 жыл бұрын
I just learned more about sailing in 20 minutes than I'd known in my whole life thank you!! Oh and your daughter is gorgeous!
@sveula64545 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back on deck Christian! Alex couldn't have a finer instructor, it's pleasing to see another lady taking to the water, cheers from OZ 👍👍
@tenders5 жыл бұрын
What kind of rabid savage downvotes this? It's a wealth of clear and useful information, delivered by a Jedi yachtmaster.
@bengrizzlyadams61874 жыл бұрын
I think they are jealous, I am...
@namechamps4 жыл бұрын
So many youtubers have made sailboats look like the require zero skill and just involve babes in bikinis and hanging out in crystal blue water. You mean you have to learn stuff and it is hard????
@caribbeanbound83573 жыл бұрын
@@namechamps I didn't even know a sailboat could sail unless there was a clickbait bikini girl on board
@robwestern77024 жыл бұрын
Couldn't think of anything better than too spend time with your daughter like this memories that live on and on for a shared passion absolutely beautiful
@borys27675 жыл бұрын
Please make more videos!!!! I have viewed your complete library and I enjoyed them all!!!!
@TheRickpfarr5 жыл бұрын
Great lesson in seamanship on moving from dingy one design boats to a large cruising sailboat under power to have patience in letting the boat under power move in a slow orderly direction and controlling the helm while watching for boats in all directions. Alex responds to advise in a proactive way and exhibits great skills as she knows the camera is watching her every move. She is an advanced sailor in every way. A good helmsman is unfolding. Thanks Captain Cristian.
@music-man5 жыл бұрын
She did a great Job. Congrats Alexandra.
@cleanhabitats1085 жыл бұрын
I can't think of a better guy to learn boat handling skills from. Yours are the best sailing videos on YT. I learned to sail with my dad when I was 10 " by the seat of our pants" right there in Marina Del Ray. Later move down to Coronado to sail with some of the best sailors in the world.
@zofoblueszofoblues83395 жыл бұрын
What a pleasure to eavesdrop on a Teaching and Learning journey. I think everyone took something away after. TY both.
@tommycheshire55085 жыл бұрын
The wait is over, you are here with a wisdom filled half hour. What an experience she had. What I would give for such an opportunity. Welcome back.
@curtishill64905 жыл бұрын
I learned how to sail on a 22 wooden catboat! Then a 22 Tanzer and finally a 27 Catalina! I'm a speed freak but sailing is just so peaceful and love doing it! Its been 30yrs since I've been sailing and watching your videos is making me want to go again!! Thank you sir and your" student" as well!! It is so different when land is no longer visible it's a little scary when help , if needed , isn't around! My first trip to Nantucket was when I first saw no land! 😱Careful Respect the sea!
@Rama_Guru5 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thanks for the lesson. All the sailing channel I watch, your the first one who teaching sailing, the rest talk about all the things they buy yo make life better.
@asteriskman5 жыл бұрын
Sir, your videos are more educational than the 3 sailing classes I've taken and the small library of books I've accumulated. You manage to convey those lost 'details of reality' that always exist and are usually left untaught.
@tateklug12325 жыл бұрын
I believe I speak for everyone when I say thank you for putting in so much effort in order to teach us inexperienced sailors how to sail properly
@guydepoorter5 жыл бұрын
Hi Skipper, welcome back. I took my three kids from day one on the boat. We are now 22, 24 and 26 years later.Probably I didn't do it the proper way, which means, take your time and skills to teach them without raising the voice. Today they come and join us regularly on sailing trips. None of them is capable of taking the boat out by themselves. So, I guess I made mistakes in the sail-education; nontheless they are great well educated happy kids, and the saltwater microbe is under their skin... one day..... Thank you for sharing your experiences.
@davidivey4004 Жыл бұрын
I have I never sailed, but I now own a small 14' boat. Experience and these videos will be my teachers. I think this is fantastic to see the many terms used, translated into actions. I am now exceited as opposed to intimidated. Lord knows there is a lot to come but like the kids in the second VID I plan to make it fun. I hope to take a sailing course at some point, but baby steps. By the way I'm 66, a great time to start ! Thank you !
@andyw2485 жыл бұрын
Really nice! I love the way you let your daughter handle everything herself, even the parts that would normally drive guys to overreact, like docking.
@seangriffiths69015 жыл бұрын
Great to see another video from you Christian. I was only just showing your Hawaii video to you friends yesterday and this morning I was surprised and delighted to see a new video from you. I hope you and your family are well.
@takenotes59835 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back! Really Appreciate how much you've taught me thank you sir.
@MrRodgers0075 жыл бұрын
Great video, teaching someone how to maneuver a large heavy vessel is not easy and you did a great job.
@Catalinaobregon2 жыл бұрын
She is doing a great job for her experience. Definitely gives me confidence to sail a larger vessel.
@sailinginvictus17565 жыл бұрын
You did a great job and your Dad is a great teacher too! What a beautiful sailboat...
@callsignslick31182 жыл бұрын
Loved this! I'm returning to sailing full-time after 40 years of flying. I really appreciate the willingness of Alex to be a "novice" again for the rest of us. I have loved all your videos! Thank you very much!
@chrisrobinson30585 жыл бұрын
This was so great, as a Dad teaching his boys about basic seamanship everything you said came out of my mouth as I watched your video. Long time fan of yours Sir! -Chris
@scottyg91675 жыл бұрын
Huge fan here who’s delighted to see you post again - so characteristically informative to boot! Thanks!
@nearlynativenursery86383 жыл бұрын
your daughter did a great job for her first attempt to sail your larger craft. i think she was more nervous with it being your personal boat. superb patient instruction sir.
@thomastuorto99295 жыл бұрын
Brave man letting her or anyone take it in & out of the slip with no previous experience. Kudos, great job by both of you. As always , great vid.
@noahturner15085 жыл бұрын
ted ted gotta learn somehow
@13Hangfire3 жыл бұрын
Great job Alex! You are so lucky to have such an excellent teacher! You two have inspired me to learn to sail! Thank you both:)
@CullenCraft5 жыл бұрын
The instructor we all wish we had, leaves the learning to you, but gives you all the tools you need to succeed.
@pacoguerilla309719 күн бұрын
Very good first on a large boat. With a good teacher and student 😊
@billgardyne73283 жыл бұрын
Good questions and situational awareness by the Admiral. And clearly a long time (mostly) patient instructor.
@stevenlovett84365 жыл бұрын
Just a smooth little day sail! Great video of some quality family time in sunny Santa Monica. Thanks for letting us peek in. Loved the smile on your daughter's face as she completed the trip. Great job Alexandra well done. And of course cudos to Christian for the lesson.
@SOLDOZER5 жыл бұрын
This is the best way to learn. 1 on 1 instruction on a real boat.
@Gold_Hunt_Australia5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Alex handled the marina beautifully and you remained very calm and respectful which is a credit to you. Thanks for sharing.
@2jsims5 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back!! She, Sir, is a definite Keeper!! She is quite lucky to have such an excellent teacher & mentor!
@SOLDOZER5 жыл бұрын
That's his daughter you idiot.
@andrewvillanueva42225 жыл бұрын
I have taught many people. No yelling. Just explain to them even tone. Some people learn faster than others. Teaching anything requires patience. All teach in the right way so that the trainee doesn't pick up bad habits.
@behometexas66335 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video! I'm a newbie...so there is a fear factor and this was marvelous. Thank you both for taking us sailing today! ....and the boat looks great!
@joeblow19425 жыл бұрын
Good video. I’ve been sailing forever but have never had a boat with an inboard so I learned a lot. Thank you.
@Shogundargarah2 жыл бұрын
Alex. You are an inspiration to so many newbie’s out here. You’re a fast learner and somehow for a new guy getting into sailing more deeply this year. You give me great confidence. TY. As usual Christian. You impart something new to me with each venture into the deep. Many thanks. I wish I had found your channel sooner. Thank you Captain!
@PaddedPew5 жыл бұрын
So Good to see you back. I am always interested in your videos. Hands on training, the way to go.
@mikepatton14895 жыл бұрын
I really love this episode.that might be the best sailing lesson I've had so far.Thanks
@gpk76835 жыл бұрын
Just from watching this video I would say you’re one hell of a dad. My compliments good sir.
@lehampton15 жыл бұрын
Was pleasantly surprised to see your new offerings. Very educational for us land lubbers!
@FarrisTX5 жыл бұрын
Your channel is one of the best sailing channels on KZbin. As always great video Christian.
@sircopperfield74205 жыл бұрын
New video, nice. Welcome back old sport!
@JustAskingAndCurios5 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you back on KZbin. I enjoyed your book very much and appreciate the video of your passage to Hawaii even more.
@andrewp34565 жыл бұрын
It's so great to see you post a video. Also wonderful that you go through the steps of teaching with your daughter! As always, cannot wait for the next installment!
@aerobill85545 жыл бұрын
Good to see another video by you Mr. Williams. Thoroughly enjoying your books and videos. Inspiring. Best regards from the Netherlands
@horizonized5 жыл бұрын
Nice job! The both of you. Mr. Williams, I would love to learn to sail from you. There is something about the calm, peaceful style that I find makes what you teach about sailing easy to grasp. I do admire you and really appreciate these videos, which while seldom make them all the more looked forward to. Take care.
@earthangel87305 жыл бұрын
Super educational AND exciting!
@miskamuller33105 жыл бұрын
So many mistakes in this Short Film.
@mikestanovich14145 жыл бұрын
My God- What a great docking!!
@petewilliams42895 жыл бұрын
Wonderful sail, loads of decision-making opportunities. Thelonious II really got along well on genoa only and looked well balanced.
@TheCansei5 жыл бұрын
Outstanding example; we enjoyed it remendously as it brought back many memories of myself and my partner going through the same steps. Thanks so much!
@scrubstronaught5 жыл бұрын
I am a huge fan of your books and your videos keep it up
@raydisilvestro51025 жыл бұрын
I think I just learned how to sail! Thanks Christian!
@prwillms5 жыл бұрын
Wow I could only wish for a teacher like yourself. Thanks for the videos.
@JeffCrowell115 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and thank you for sharing. You have a great teacher Alex. I am teaching my 11 year old to sail now. The process has just begun.
@ZoneTelevision5 жыл бұрын
Welcome back Christian and to the very pretty crew member Alexandra. :) Very good exercises to get crew used to the boat.
@andybute3 жыл бұрын
Imagine if Alexandra was Alexander...."pretty' or handsome wouldn't be a word in that sentence...
@MrWillboy223 жыл бұрын
Love this channel! I've been watching for the last eight months or so. I recently bought an Ericson 32-3 and was pleasantly surprised to find your channel. It's great to see the same process (learning to sail a large vessel) as I've been experiencing. You channel is awesome with it's focus on the realities of sailing, boat maintenance and "why we sail." From a novice to an expert - thank you!
@akosirolandr5 жыл бұрын
Alexandra is very fortunate to learn from the master. I d like to learn how to sail and will start take sailing classes.
@1970pizza5 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video , i'm so glad to see you back Christian
@johnsmith14743 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for you man, you have a perfect daughter. Good work.
@MiQBohlin5 жыл бұрын
Wow! This really struck my heart. Very clever teaching. Alex progress of development made my eyes full of tears. Touching as if it was myself in that situation. Extraordinary work of both of you.
@bensteel39445 жыл бұрын
Alex, you did a great job. I was really impressed but you do have a great teacher.
@namechamps4 жыл бұрын
Congrats to your daughter. Tough to get filmed while learning especially on a larger boat. Made for a great training video.
@RusstafaB5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic and a great video. Sailing seems to be so liberating and I do not have a clue but love watching these videos
@shakedlw33944 жыл бұрын
Best teacher ever! An Inspiring man
@neptunesfancy5 жыл бұрын
Great to see you again! Excellent instruction , well worth watching!
@griffedbat5 жыл бұрын
Eagerly waiting for this to unfold. Glad you're posting again. 👍
@mangopog98144 жыл бұрын
Smart dad, and a great student your daughter, another good vid.
@sailingin-tuitionwithchuck5 жыл бұрын
So good to see another video. I can very much relate to this one as I try to help my wife learn the lines. She says I yell at her but i don't realize it or feel that I do. Perhaps she is just hearing the stress I feel. Because unlike you, i am still learning on every trip out. That's just another way of saying that I do something wrong every sail. But we love it. And your videos and book have certainly been motivational to me. Thanks!
@josephgadoury1057 Жыл бұрын
She did amazing! She's under lots of pressure, simply because you are that person. Both, her father and an incredibly accomplished sailor. I was in Dolphin Del Ray with an Oceanis 55. I had enough of buffing these scrapes on my port side. I'm now in Cabrillo Marina with a 150' harbor behind me and loving it. Not to mention we have plenty of wind. How I miss the lovely 405 Freeway :-)
@RC-bl2pm5 жыл бұрын
Just started reading Philosophy of Sailing. About one third of the way in and really enjoying it!
@anthonydefalco4205 Жыл бұрын
Alexandra ....Greek interpretation.....gene pool winner!!!
@jeffdurden3985 жыл бұрын
Super video. I'm moving up to a 28ft boat after sailing the snots out of an 18ft swing keel for the last 7 yrs, so it's just what I needed. Tell your daughter that threading the needle into the slip so perfectly the first time was truly amazing. Also, did those kids in the dingy know you or were they just stupid? Counting on another boat knowing the ROTR isn't something to bet your life on.
@cajone75915 жыл бұрын
omg Christian, thank you, never put myself in the position of a tutor before, this is so valuable !