MY TOP 10 OF FRENCH POLYNESIA ; A look Back At My Favorite Anchorages and Experiences in Paradise.

[@robinlinkowski8816]

Hello James, I happened upon your channel about 9 months ago.I've gone back and watched them all.I have no idea how you got on my recommend viewing list but I am so grateful I found you. I hope you find time to read this.James I am 60 years old and I have seen the ocean once as a teenager on a senior trip to the coast of New Jersey. Thank you for sharing your life and adventures with us.I am experiencing things and places I would never ever see.Due to some health issues I am almost home bound so I am very grateful for you. I have you on my prayer list and pray for your good health and safety daily.I anxiously wait for each and every one of your videos.Please keep doing what your doing and live your best life.I just want you to know you have a fan and someone is thinking about you and is grateful for what you do. Once again thank you for sharing.

[@KlodMey]

Perfect movie in a perfect garden of beauty, many thk’s

[@floridapatriot9776]

It's really awesome you have a video documentary of your journey. You'll never forget the highs and the lows. Making memories most dream of. Fair winds James.

[@sailingkoko]

You're inspiring me for all the places I'm going to go with my yacht. Just a couple more years of work and I'm gone, and then I'll be right there with you. Thank you for the inspiration

[@SailorJames]

The islands are waiting patiently to blow your mind

[@igorciudin8049]

Same for me , I'm 34 and already planning on sailing the oceans, soon very soon.

[@dansiwek3593]

@@igorciudin8049 Me too but man it's so damn expensive.

[@collapsedlotus]

Loads of love to you from cold landlocked Berlin. Stay as nice and humble as you are.

[@jogrant3851]

Forever grateful to you for showing us this place. Just knowing it is there is like being wrapped in a warm blanket. Happy Sails James and the best for you always.

[@MizzAugust7]

Im so glad you posted that underwater footage of all those fish & coral. It was simply Gorrrgous !!!💖

[@Jolie_sailor]

Drone shots and the music editting!!!! ❤

[@alexandramorkin400]

Once again…absolutely beautiful ❤

[@natantataii8195]

Very nice. I spent 5 weeks in Tahiti and her Island 20 years ago. Kind of "backpacking" by hopping on General cargo ship on its way with supplies to the different Islands. It was an interesting experience trying to live on a budget since the Islands are expensive and normally cater to high end tourism. However I got to know locals and spent time with them and was shown great hospitality. It was nice seeing the places again. Funny you picked Moorea as your favourite Island. I remember it was the favourite Island amongst the locals, while the tourists liked Bora Bora the most. Cheers and thx for a great video.

[@bestoflife9152]

Fantastic video James! Thank you!

[@adventuresoftheF.M.]

Hope you are doing great. Awesome & TY 4 sharing.

[@Lost_AtSea_]

Your the best James!

[@GhostMaster2024]

Dude you a inspiration for many of us back on land. I've never even been on a sailboat, but what i do know is I want one and have new goals to sail.

[@parfaitdamien]

Thank you James for this beautiful journey you've share with us! Nature is so amazing! Fair wind to go to Samoa!

[@jasenjahn]

I must go. Thank you.

[@anatoli28]

Nice jimie!!! Made good bless you mate!

[@boogie404]

What a great place!

[@fenriswolf039]

Dude. Epic.

[@nealchristensen1793]

Amazing !Thank you !

[@DavidD6969]

Beautiful thanks for sharing 👍

[@Taichungman]

James, your Look Back video was fabulous and a great idea. I particularly liked your comments in your #2 where you said, "Complete silence, that's what it's all about." Even though I don't care for all the music, you have in my opinion the sailing channel on the internet. Thank You.

[@cycharbormaster7171]

Top 10 ... great idea for an episode!

[@robertjenkins2740]

Amazing footage buddy! Thanks for sharing! From your loyal viewer… Rob in Niagara Falls NY

[@MOSSFEEN]

Thanks for your recap James I know the trip to American Samoa is going to be a MAD one as I used to read your Vlogs Rapidly approaching 100k subs James Stay Safe until the next time

[@rootbox]

Lovely recap. Excellent soundtrack.

[@mt4592]

Thanks for havin us with you uncle James, cant wait to see more:)

[@SailorJames]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Mikewilliams728-v5z]

Wow!! Fantastic!! Those are just about the last places left on my bucket list. Thanks the fanning the flames of passion to make it happen

[@davidmadden2971]

James, well done on a beautiful complication, nicely done with the narration and music. What a trip, keep up the good work and the travel. David

[@brittanirudick3486]

I ADORE this kind of content, although I also adore all of your content so 🤷🏼‍♀️😆 but this stuff I add to my Cruising Dream playlist. Whenever I need a reminder about why I'm working so hard, I watch these videos and fantasize about the day when I'm a full time cruiser. Thank you so much James!!!!!

[@SailorJames]

It is totally do able !!!!! You will love it !!!

[@jeffbenson223]

Absolutely beautiful footage!! Just found your channel over your French Polynesia visit. Cant wait to see your next passage and destination. Fair winds🌴🏝!!

[@chriskirkman5425]

Onya. Good stuff

[@John_Long]

Great recap of the French Polynesia episodes James, and well edited! Looking forward to the American Samoa crossing (and beyond)! May fair winds be with you my friend!🌬⛵

[@SailorJames]

The American Samoa crossing is a wild one

[@neilrush659]

Absolutely stunning video James, well done bro. Yep, you caught some of the most spectacular places, but I'd say there is so much more....incredible. Cheers bro, safe travels

[@davidfrederick9187]

Hard choices to narrow this list down! Looking forward to Top Ten NZ, Bro!

[@SailorJames]

Top 10 Fiji will be badass too !

[@DanO530.8]

All i know is it takes a very talented person to surf i tried Santa cruz cal and half moon bay when is was 17 to 21 and it was challenging

[@henrygriffiths102]

Top ten ,must have been a hard decision. Loving your vlogs from the land downunder Australia 🇦🇺

[@amberbrown2612]

Living the dream

[@Frank-E]

Thanks for sharing. Do you want to go back to these islands? So beautiful... It's strange but I sort of feel sad that you left these islands.

[@SailorJames]

Nah, I have the entire rest of the world to see :)

[@diegorodriguezacosta]

Lovely drone images!! I was amazed with the color and detail, I dont know if there is a great color correction, or just the drone has that native latitude, color and contrast. Any way, it´s a great footage, Thank you.

[@toniraeherrera5655]

❤

[@jackhardy7015]

Really appreciate your content. I have been tuning in for a while now. Thanks for sharing. Have you had a chance to check out sailing wind hippie feel like you guys are kinder spirits. Best of luck can't wait for next episode.

[@SailorJames]

Yes I know Holly, we are friends 👍🏻

[@itsafineone8872]

Motu Famoa Rangiroa Music - James, If you will, what was the Song, band and source for the music on #4, a slow jazz sax band w drums bass and piano. You used it in the original video too. I’m an artist watercolorist and would love to listen in the background while painting. I’ve enjoyed all your vids for quite a while now. I’m not a patreon but occasionally single donate. I’ve used a couple of screengrabs from your vids for painting inspiration as well. I was all over the pacific while in the Air Force and it really made an impression on me and revisit vicariously through your travels. I lived on Exuma for a while as well. I’d love it if you included conversations with some of the people you meet talking about life on the islands or food or art or family life and daily life in general. I think it’d add a dimension that’d fit nicely with your current vibe. Much love and fair winds, Jim

[@SailorJames]

All the music I use is from a copyright free music service so they are real bands, just tracks musicians sell

[@itsafineone8872]

@@SailorJames I understand but was hoping for something more specific as there are hundreds of copyright free services etc. I was looking for info on that track and band in particular.

[@emmottataolcom]

James, can you tell me what is the music playing in @4 Motu Faama, Rangiroa

[@SailorJames]

All the music I use is from a copyright free music service I pay for so they aren’t songs the public can buy

[@emmottataolcom]

@@SailorJames nice picks

[@alec1197]

Do we know if James is safe in New Zealand? His last post on Predict Wind was Friday the 10th, and the last update on his location was from the 16th. Hope he rode out the storm safely.

[@SailorJames]

Yes all good, rode out the storm safely in a slip

[@curbstomp3126]

The water reminds me of the Florida keys.

[@pinkharrier47]

Call me a wus, but I usually drop the main at night and just use the (preferably foiled) jib. So dangerous dropping the main in rotten conditions at night. I'm happy dropping a knot or two. Even three.

[@SailorJames]

My “Night Mode” for sailing in the trades is to put the 2nd reef in the main and furl the headsail to 100% - this way when the mean night squalls show up I can just pay out the main and shorten the headsail. I would never drop the main at night but I am with you about not minding losing some speed for comfort and safety.

[@nicklindsley7866]

@@SailorJames i knew someone who sailed round the world just on the jib. He had no problem on the high seas, only docking, lol.

[@mapleleafer74]

Let me design your logo for 20223 man, for free. I'm a graphic designer.

[@sailingkoko]

Don't ever work for free, even for people you love. Business and pleasure are two separate things

[@SailorJames]

These were filmed in 2022, I am also a graphic designer

[@mapleleafer74]

@@SailorJames Haha you wouldn't know it!

[@mapleleafer74]

@@SailorJames Yeah that logo does need looked at!