The Construction and Atlantic Crossing of the Pilgrim | Documentary | Tiki 38 Wharram Catamaran

[@q.e.d.9112]

Thank you so much for this. My favourite sailing video. At 75, I have finally had to give up sailing after a lifetime. My favourite yacht was the Wharram Pahi 31, ‘Imagine’ which I owned here in New Zealand, back in the 90s. I had always sailed monohulls until that boat. Her ability at sea always impressed me and I would choose a Wharram over any other for serious ocean cruising anywhere in latitudes lower than 40°. Beyond 40°, I would be looking for rather more shelter on deck than his designs generally afford. We hit 15 knots regularly, but I don’t remember getting 17. I do remember us storming past a 40ft harbour racer, on a reach one day, and the look on his face as we did so. Happy days.

[@scottgordon1781]

Gosh , some older than me , @ 68 , looking at getting a 26' onto the water :-)

[@dominictarrsailing]

Hi! I am the current owner of that pahi 31 (now renamed "yes let's") since nov 99 she sat on the hard on the side of the road in Kawhia, then I restored her starting in 2019, relaunched just under a year ago! Would love to hear more history about what happened when you owned her.

[@hajosmulders]

I'm interested in building a Pahi 31. What was your build time?

[@mickvr9361]

What a beautiful story, 1 mans dream fulfilled with the support of friends and family around him. What was it, 6 years from start to finish. True story of perseverance and consistency. This film has touched me deeply. Beautifully done.

[@PilgrimSailing]

yes Mick consistency is the right word!

[@222elgato]

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[@sterlinghamill976]

Alexis, hello, what a great docu. INDIGO must have seemed like child's play after this!

[@PilgrimSailing]

Hey Sterling, nice to hear from you, thanks for the comment. Indeed Indigo is in another league. All the best!

[@PilgrimSailing]

Thanks for all the messages! We have been sailing with the pilgrim for the past month. So i havn't been able to reply to any of your comments since we have no internet. We did Sete, Mallorca, Menorca, Crosica. We captured the new speed record of 18.9 knots on video and I have a bunch of awesome Drone footage and more. We are leaving toward Greece in 10 days for another month or 2. I will eventually be posting a lot more videos as soon as i find time to edit and post. Thank you for watching, stay tuned for loads of Pilgrim videos coming soon..ish.. Fair winds everyone!

[@andreasgkikas]

HI! We will be glad to meet you to Greece. I am a member of the Rib Club of Greece and would love to assist you during your visit! Let us know!!!

[@mosapedoterrorist7529]

Watch out for asylum seekers out derr and greece is going NUTS!

[@keithmantey1940]

Great effort and story! Good job and glad all went well in the storms. Hit Alaska sometime. GwinsLodge.com Alaskan Cabin Rentals Kenai Peninsula

[@T25de]

Well done 👍

[@hermanvandherlek8769]

Hi, how long can a wooden or plywood boat made with fiberglass like Pilgrim last?

[@Expandacraftboats]

This is the longest time I have ever spent watching a KZbin video... BECAUSE IT WAS THAT GOOD!

[@TsarOfRuss]

I can't believe i've been watching for 40 minutes, no boring moments at all

[@jamestravels1212]

My longest watch too

[@johnunderwood-hp8rj]

It was real. That's why you couldn't stop.

[@vincent7520]

It is.

[@thomsonsails]

Same here!

[@ittybittykittyrescue4843]

Now that’s sailing! What a beautiful memory to cherish forever. You’re blessed to have shared it with family. Congrats! ❤️⛵️🎉

[@meadmaker4525]

Those Wharram cats are tough. I think the simplicity of design has a lot to do with that. And what a fantastic journey. The memories you all have a priceless. Congratulations to everyone involved. And thanks for sharing this!!

[@ninja88mmm]

by far one of the best sailing documentaries, came here by mistake and couldn't leave!

[@stevelittle8404]

This is a great story, very inspiring. Somebody working so hard for their dreams instead of living life like it's a vending machine. It says a lot about what kind of man your dad is as well, that he has family and friends who gave up a lot to help and experience the journey. So many metaphors-- the journey home to France; the name Pilgrim; the brilliant simplicity of the boat., the occasional storms and disappointments (like life).... Also; production values, music and narration are par excellence. Thanks for making and posting this. Really awesome. I had my family watch it together.

[@Flyingsailordiver]

Such an uplifting video. Tribute to James Wharram RIP. And to the many people he inspired, like these guys to follow their dream. What an awesome boat. Well done. It slices like a hot knife through butter.

[@christip20]

What a great video, but an even more AWESOME Boat & Crew! I’m still amazed , I fell asleep watching “Wildings Sailing” where Mark Wilding is refurbishing a Wharram and woke up to this for a early Christmas present!! This is to me, Perfection!! ❤️ (Even after six years!)

[@robinfautley8698]

This is a brilliant film. It is so hard to display the strength of the wind and how big the seas are from deck height. Love the speed. I was so lucky to have had the privilege to sail on George Paynes Raka, the first Wharram racing design in 1974. My little trip was in the company of the PCAs secretary Tony Meakin and the Editor Richard Bumpus. It was a delivery trip for George taking Raka from Plymouth to Padstow round Lands End. After taking it easy to Lands End, we wound it up and managed to average 16 knots for the last 4 hours to Padstow. Raka was much heavier than the newer designs so we knew we had a lot of safety margin. But we we very quick on the sheets just in case. But to be able to film as well as you have done - terrific !

[@maddocmucmaddocmuc5341]

One of the best sailing videos I have ever seen (and I watch a lot of them!) Beside the fact that the boat is just wonderfull, the camera work also is. This is a story of strong will and says a lot about what kind of man your father is. I am deply touched by this movie...

[@williamlilliott2433]

Once I started watching I could not stop. What a thrilling video. You all should be very proud and now to have the Most courageous voyage under your belts. I am sure there were some tough issues between the crew and the weather and just about a million other things, but you persevered and MADE IT. What a great boat. I was nervous for you at first, as others have said, but the design and craftsmanship stood the test of the Atlantic.

[@huwtippett9217]

Absolutely great! Loved watching the dream unfold, the adventure, the camaraderie and the beautiful 'speed finish' giving it everything you had on that final beam reach. Perfect ending. Inspiring. Well done Pilgrims!

[@shoutatthesky]

Well done! A beautiful story well told!

[@barrymillar8613]

what a tribute to the wharram design awesome video well done

[@mikecreed1959]

Really awesome video and commentary. I was glued to the screen the entire length of it. Must having been thrilling for all of you.

[@wildmandesign]

One of the best on KZbin. Fantastic

[@Graysail0r]

You know - it really is - when you parse through all the junk - this one deserves recognition, applause, even a prize. I wonder if there is a venue for that? Or it always based on 'views' - which of course means only the worst video's win.

[@brianpetersen3429]

What a great adventure.... loved the reception by your loved ones at the end. Beautiful boat build!

[@Chris.from.1950]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. You make my heart full. Thank you. A beautiful family, crew, boat, and voyage! May the wind be always at your back!

[@inthenameofjustice8811]

Great. Good filming and editing. Good stills and subjects. Great use of music that was not over powering or intrusive. Fantastic commentary. Great story telling. A good feeling of "being there" with you. Thank you all and very, very, well done.

[@texan2560]

What an accomplishment. Well done. The boat is beautiful!

[@vernonlove7242]

This is probably the first video I have ever watched start to finish. I was on a cruiser and an aircraft carrier in the Navy as a young man. I miss the ocean so much it hurts sometimes. Thank you for the journey, it was wonderful.

[@johnjoeflanagan]

Really worth watching, five stars! Thank you, another gem on KZbin.

[@andrewbrown2063]

Well done. The boat was very well made. A great adventure that you shared together and no one can ever take that away from you. An inspiration.

[@lpeeler2002]

Happy belated and well deserving congratulations! This was a very enjoyable accomplishment to watch. What you all have done is inspiring. From the bottom of my heart, Thanks for sharing this. God bless you all!

[@breakfastforone2510]

thank you so much for posting this. Im 21 years old in the US, and this video has thoroughly inspired me to become a sailor and maybe cross the atlantic as you have done. Thank you for being an inspiration. Much love

[@eccosabanovic1589]

...well done guys..just beautiful...i bought Formosa 46, which require some repairs, im working on every weekend/free time i have..shes almost completed and i cant wait to push her back to water...this video is great inspiration for me..thank you..

[@roadtime5375]

I have an infant amount of words I could say, but only one would cover them all. AWESOME!!!

[@jcb5782]

This documentary captured all that is the ocean. What marvelous and inspiring footage. Congratulations on your spectacular cross-Atlantic voyage!

[@daveclark8726]

The best part is the party in the end on day 31. I love it. This is the best cruising video I’ve seen ever. Merci.

[@HeSaid007]

GRATITUDE FOR YOUR GRIT, DETERMINATION, BRAVERY, CHARACTERS, TEAM, AND BOAT! Sail her all over the Med and Europe now, more movies, a book, share your feelings and thoughts with the world. Inspire other adventurers. Excellent video production. Thank you all for sharing. Jim in Philadelphia

[@mraymus]

Fantastique!! Enjoyed the video. thanks for sharing.

[@roadboat9216]

Thanks for the great documentary. Wharrams are amazing vessels. Great job of sailing.

[@rfunk727]

Amazing boat, Amazing story, was glued to the video throughout.

[@talegunrdav]

What a wonderful experience thanks for taking me along with you. One you will never forget.

[@MarinaBatham]

Such a great video! It was awesome all the men of the family did this together. What a memory.

[@stephenrochester3195]

When u have a vision and determination anything is possible in life. Nice boat n crew. Blessings be upon u all.

[@PauloMoreira1970]

Simply brilliant...

[@bonnykorugl8871]

Love this , really enjoyed watching your voyage, beautiful. Hope to see more voyages by Pilgrim.

[@kiwiredbeard7632]

Awesome documentary of an awesome journey !! Good on ya fellas , very brave !

[@kenhiett5266]

I would not want to be in rough seas in this boat. Epic adventure none the less. Happy to see you all made it through.

[@theknob1]

Great video! You have something to be proud. Great adventure and family.

[@chrisxib]

The journey of a lifetime. You only do it once and live it for the rest of your life. Well done and thanks for sharing!

[@MRMV483]

Just blown away by this incredible film, adventure and dedication. Cheers

[@roynoi4662]

Bam!!! And somebody really celebrated it on 6:55 :). Investing 5 years into this built, deserves a lot of respect!!! Great Job folks!!!

[@sailingyoumeandjosapea6770]

Iv watched this twice now I remember watching it ages ago but it's that good. Thank you for sharing this great truly inspiring story. What a great boat you built together. If I'm ever I'm ever sailing there I'm going to look your dad and his boat up if OK? And buy him and you & any of this crew a drink

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! I like that they put decking slats in where the trampolines normally reside. I hate trampolines. I also got a kick out of the head. Just goes to prove that all one needs is a solid boat and good seamanship to cross oceans. The nonessential comforts are just a distraction.

[@tabascopierro]

Merci de partager cette formidable aventure humaine et maritime.......arrivant à Marseille !!

Brilliant video. Well done, nicely cut, gripping music and story. Perfect entertainment for landlocked saltbacks! Thanks guys!!!

[@lucbuz]

What a wonderful story! Perseverance and passion. That is life!

[@steffenborucki16]

Such a great Story. Thanks and good luck for pilgrim.

[@cliftontibbits6644]

Bu ta ful… thank you for sharing such a personal experience, wish I was with you all then, what more can one ask, a dream come true that nothing can ever take away, not even time…well done…

[@EDOGGH]

The human spirit at its best! Brave souls armed with courageous hearts and sharp minds. Traversing the seas to cross the world on a ship made with ones own hands. Striving to do more than dream but to live not just to be alive but truly live. Dedication and motivation pushing forward through the darkest of nights greeted with the reward of success . Sunshine on their faces and the wind on their backs they arrive on the shores of victory. Triumphant glory toasting the accomplishment of a passage of a lifetime. A beautiful story to tell to live to share. Inspiring all whos ears are blessed to recieve. Nudging the impossible to the side opening possibilities on all horizons. What a blessing indeed !God has planted eternity in the hearts of men giving time and love and all things good to those who are pure of heart. Journeys never end when traveled by true Pilgrims. If only all of humanity could sail together as one.

[@Callofnatureprojects]

Thank you for this. My father built a Tiki 26 with which we sailed in Holland, the channel, Englamd and had it for 3 years on a buoy in St Georges de Didonne near Royan. We had wonderful times with it. Our topspeed surfing was 16.4 knots, so that corresponds quite well with yours. Thank again & happy sailings.

[@IandiBoats]

This is one of the best-selling documentaries out there. Very good job.

[@truthsurfer6062]

I have been sitting in the gloom of the grey wilderness of Alaska and this was so wonderful and inspirational. I was there with you. A dream I have always had too...to sail across the atlantic and enjoy the water but here I am in the wilderness...watching 2 small baby moose....A sail would be beautiful..Need a great cook???

[@chriswills9530]

What a fantastic film. Loved it. Great boat, great story. Well done all.

[@marioneto50]

One of the best videos in youtube. Thank you, mate.

[@adrianovasque4175]

Absolutely fantastic! I cry at the and, proudly of you!

[@chinoodin4735]

Beautiful...brought tears to my eyes, you were going so fast! Thanks for sharing 31 days with pilgrim. amazing....

[@stevemason5348]

Fantastic video, great boat and a wonderful journey, well done you all

[@codprawn]

One of the very few videos on KZbin I have watched right through. Brilliant TV quality documentary. Reminded me of watching old Jack Cousteau films! I never really appreciated the Wharram design until now - he might have been totally crazy but he new how to design boats!

[@tonyoliver1465]

wow, thank you so mush for an amazing trip, the best of your life i bet. congratulations

[@brandtl1486]

Lovely. Just lovely. Thanks for a great adventure shared!

[@julesmaurel]

Great project and amazing video! Well done guys!

[@trevorvanzuydam8115]

You had me in tears from time to time. This definitely stokes a chord with my soul. Thank you so much for making this, you are a good narrator and story teller.

[@Glenn.Cooper]

I know this is a very old video (just popped up on KZbin recommendations) - but man, what a great boat and what a great journey!!

[@leojoseph6385]

This was a fantastic documentary and example of a family project, and I suspect also a tradition for your bold family! Loved every bit of the video and had to subscribe at the end. Keep up the great adventures, and thank you for sharing the journey!

[@budgetpack]

Fantastic, I really enjoyed watching your adventure, thank you for sharing.

[@Creolegumbo]

I keep coming back to this video for inspiration and to relive this epic adventure. Bravo, mates!

[@gerryclaffey5737]

By far the best build and sail it video I have seen . Really well done and captivating. What a great thing to do in your life.

[@alanwhiplington5504]

Thank you. Enjoyed it immensely! The camera had an eye for the women when you arrived!

[@pearlofqatar7779]

Bravo...Brilliant, should have more views as this is what offshore sailing is about. To all involved congratulations'..truly epic..cheers for down under

[@DarNico471]

Bravo les gars ! Ça c'est du voyage ! Je suis de la pointe rouge je tâcherai de passer voir "Pilgrim" il est magnifique .well done to all of you !!!!

[@fatcharlieuk]

The first real video I've found about _really_sailing_ a Wharram. Great movie, great story. Thank you.

[@johnheath3790]

What an awesome story. To build your own boat and cross the Atlantic in it must be a dream to so many sailors but you have achieved it. This is such an inspirational video. Thank you for sharing.

[@brianjoyce9040]

An exhilarating and masterful demonstration of building sailing and filming an epic journey. I’ve watched many sailboat related videos. THIS example tops them all! Cheers to all involved.

[@Stevek552]

This captures the human spirit wonderfully, and inspires me to move forward with renewed effort to fulfill my own dream of sailing at least some of the world in a Catamaran. Watched repeatedly.. A huge thank you to all involved.

[@joecucch8261]

Outstanding !! Thanks for sharing a bit of your fantastic journey !!

[@johnf6267]

Great film. Narrator did a superb job with content and delivery.

[@chrisrichardson2032]

An amazing story and a beautiful boat! What a great bunch of mates and family and a nice turn out at the end to welcome you back to Marseille.

[@nellykinghorn]

What a beautiful film! Thanks for sharing and all the best to you ❤️

[@bensesa9054]

Fantastique ! Merci d'avoir partagé cette aventure.

[@daleskidmore1685]

Epic journey. Great boat, great crew, great challenge. Really enjoyed the vid, thanks for sharing. Keep on keeping on.

[@pif3131]

Magnifique aventure ! Quel superbe parcours, depuis la construction jusqu'à votre émouvante arrivée de l'autre côté de l'Atlantique !!!!

[@pleclerc1]

Amazing adventure, thanks for the video documentary, very well done and what a journey :)

[@waughthogwaugh3078]

This is such a cool story. I must have watched it at least half a dozen times now. Thank goodness for unlimited broadband!

[@kathleengregg9700]

What a tremendous story! Thank you for sharing. Truly inspiring!

[@mikeemmons1844]

This was a great watch fellas, congrats on your incredible voyage.

[@jonyap08]

Great video and editing. As a boat builder myself, I really enjoyed this adventure you shared with all of us.

[@clifflong1203]

Bravo!! I found myself reliving my own childhood as I watched! I could feel your love and fear as you ventured on! Magnificent!!!

[@lebarosky]

This is brilliant. What an interesting boat! Thanks for posting.

[@robertsimon5059]

Quelle allure ce "Pilgrim" ! Magnifique ! Quelle aventure ! Probablement la meilleure vidéo de "passage" que je n'ai vue depuis longtemps. Bravo !

[@cancerfour69er]

Thanks,Great trip,Great Family, Have Great Future...

[@Deweysurbey]

This was EPIC!!! I loved seeing this adventure. You did an amazing job editing and telling the story. I really felt like I was there with you guys. Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@margaretkennedy8127]

Wonderful. A real sailing adventure. Merci Beaucoup.

[@ZoneTelevision]

The second time I watched this entire video all the way through. Very well done sir. The James Wharram is quite proud I imagine.

[@nwiegman]

As many have said -thank you for the opportunity to experience a small part of your adventure[. I look forward to a part 2! God bless you with swift breezes, calm sea and clear skies.

[@pd1jdw630]

Beautiful story, thanks for sharing. And have fun.