Sailing Alone from Hawaii to French Polynesia on a 30ft boat; 26 days at Sea and 2323 Nautical Miles

[@emilkaras4754]

I can’t be the only one, but I enjoy the passage videos more than anything. Even the adventure videos at the destinations are great and beautiful, but there is nothing like the passage documentation. You’re a fine sailor on a fine boat and living a dream. Thank you so much for bringing us along

[@xDmindless]

For sure; I have to echo the sentiment for thanking you for bring us along. Love being able to join you vicariously

[@tka1528]

It would be much better without the music though

[@chrisyarnold6205]

Definitely not the only one, cruising videos are fine, but this is a solo passage film, just one man and his boat versus the ocean, and James has the right mindset for these passages. Not every sailor does.

[@coffee6783]

Wind Hippie Sailing is doing similar - 20 something young woman sailing an old 27-foot-long sloop with no fridge or water maker.

[@chrisyarnold6205]

@@coffee6783 Yes, I'm a big fan of her video's as well. She also has no AIS which is incredibly difficult for solo sailors to manage without, especially in busy waters.

[@johnmorgan4405]

As a former US Navy sailor having done some time in the Pacific and North Atlantic and being at sea for extended periods, I can't express enough how dangerous this is. The feeling of absolute loneliness you feel a thousand miles at sea on a modern warship surrounded by other sailors, I cannot imagine how he must feel on a 30 foot boat, alone. You also really have to know what you are doing since at any time the sea can swallow you up without a trace. Hats off to you sir, this is really impressive and interesting to watch. Fair winds and following seas!!

[@SailorJames]

On my sail to Hawaii I lost my rudder and was adrift for 3 days before figuring out how to steer by a drogue, at that point the astronauts on the space station were closer to me than anyone on land and the sense of how alone I was was very real. After that experience the oceans seem small nowadays

[@jasperoliger]

Solo sailing content is my favorite on the platform, and he's one of the best. I only have a limited knowledge of sailing and the idea of doing it all myself is daunting this man is a legend lol I wish I was brave enough to live like he dose... Also a wind gage failure is much better then a rudder failure so your luck is improving!

[@Alphacentauri819]

Have you seen Maidentrip? Where the girl left to circumnavigate the world at age 14? She was the youngest (at the time) and ended her voyage at 16. She did it alone. When storms took out any technology...she relied on her other skills to navigate. Unbelievable.

[@Smylzncries]

@@SailorJames not to compare danger stories but i farted in the bathtub onetime so loud that my neighbor called the police and they came in guns drawn thinking someone was armed now i know this isn’t the p ocean or being in a sea storm but i was wet and in danger of loosing my own life so we have that in common bro!

[@scottfletcher1956]

@@Smylzncriesthat is quite possibly the funniest comment Ive ever read on KZbin. My stomach hurts friend.

[@williamtownsend3279]

I changed my my whole life with you as inspiration Sold all I had and bought the boat .

[@SailorJames]

#yolo

[@SailorJames]

Life is too short not to take chances

[@WaveformV1.0]

That’s great dude. I hope to do the same one day. You going to make some KZbin content?

[@theobvious1958]

@@SailorJames question,how you navigate ??

[@Francis-g4p]

He speaks to the Gods​@@theobvious1958

[@nfcboys1984]

I’m a retired marine with 6 combat deployments. I’m also severely depressed and really suffering right now. Ran across your channel and for the first time in a long time, I smiled. Stay safe out there brother.

[@SailorJames]

Thank you for your service 🙏🏻 I am glad the videos bring you some happiness

[@kristencody]

@nfcboys1984 Thank you for serving our country. Not sure if it will interest you, but there is a veteran team running the OGR race this year, @skeletoncrewsailing They also provide sailing opportunities to vets when not out galavanting the globe.

[@doennerstag]

god bless from germany

[@Brad-ir7dv]

Appreciate your service!

[@skyillegaldiver8962]

Hang on, Buddy. Life can come back to you. Stay brave.

[@ctndiaye1]

There should be an award for videos like this.

[@FlatThumb]

It blows my mind that people can do this solo. AWESOME!

[@CosmosArchipelago]

@Tee Wrong. Sea peaples were traveling the oceans 1000s years ago you clown. Many other groups were as well.

[@NicoEmz47]

Me too

[@HappyHermitt]

Would do is better

[@Fernandolopez-fm7zb]

hes with someone else at 16:05 he makes a small joke/remark and the is someone behind the camera that make a small laugh sounds like a female voice

[@saltygod4064]

@@Fernandolopez-fm7zb u tripping

[@boat7381]

Absolute brilliant filming & editing! I have sailed singlehanded & raced doublehanded for over 35 years and the last thing I ever thought about when heavy weather occurred was picking up a camera. I hope all of you watching appreciate the difficulty of what James is doing here. He is a true artisan & daring seaman. I do wish you would clip in more often. Also the background music you choose is perfect. Barely notice it, the way it should be. I hope someone notices the incredible talents you possess and make you a very wealthy man some day. You deserve it.

[@SailorJames]

Thank you for all the kind words 🙏🏻 this sort of feedback from a seasoned ocean sailor means a lot 🙏🏻

[@robertalexander2478]

Just freakin fantastic!!! There is so much right he is doing compared to others and it shows! You notice a lot of “sailing channels” have very little sailing! A bunch of self centered repairmen and women. Not even enough sense to walk you through the repair, in case you encounter it one day! We wanna see some sailing!!!!

[@Shibalvr]

I do!🎉

[@obber9561]

Top comments:)

[@robertsanders3213]

I would struggle to sleep doing it solo that's trusting your boat!

[@paulruez7906]

Just want to say that this guy has more balls than most people on the face of the planet to do this trip 😁😁😁😁

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Find Holly on Wind Hippie Sailing

[@420BLUNTLEY]

He just comes from money. He don’t want a job and know he can always make a phone call if things get bad.

[@earlwright9715]

There are tons of people out here that do this and more

[@davidhoward5687]

@@420BLUNTLEY Prove that he "Comes from money"...

[@geniebutton4873]

For real. By yourself dude your my hero

[@goetzfrank4090]

Greetings to you! l did a very similar trip in 1991, age 24. 2,300 miles, Costa Rica to Marquesas, 26 days, on a 30 footer. Your video made my heart smile. Thanks for sharing. My time was a bit different: no GPS, no video, no sattelst phones, but the essence of sailing is still the same. Cheers!

[@thebigpicture-elpanorama]

The Oceans are the only places on Earth where you don't need a visa to stay. Thank you for an amazing video

[@SailorJames]

💯

[@GeorgeGeo]

money isn't the dream... living your life and being well within is! Love your adventures.

[@darkness4382]

This video made me realize the good that can come from social media. It’s too bad more people don’t use it like you do. It’s just unbelievable to be shown this sort of life you’re living especially for someone that lives in land locked northern Canada

[@SailorJames]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Yeah, I'm in Ontario, Canada, and I would love the opportunity to sail. It looks so beautiful and peaceful .❤

[@andylikesyourkite]

Oh man, swimming in the middle of the pacific ocean is insane. That gave me the same anxiety as watching those people who climb to the top of skyscrapers or watching caving videos. I love this video.

[@uberbeast113]

Hey there James. England here. And dreams of working towards getting my little yacht and heading for the blue. My unhealthy addictive lifestyle is yearning for improvement, only playing music and travel seems to truly feed the soul. My positive will wavers, the last couple of months I suddenly stopped reading sailing books and watching sailing vids when I discovered shark attack videos, and learned about certain pesky Orcas in the Bay of Biscay. Discouraged by realising the problems of Brexit (bureaucracy is not my forte), and frequently overwhelmed by my substance addiction... This video is the first boat video I've watched in a long time. This is the one I've been drawn to. I remember videos of yours in the past. I'm happy that you're getting on with it. It must have been a mindf**k when you realised she wasn't coming and this voyage was for you alone (for the time being). I sense the dogged determination in you. I admire what you're doing. Watching your little boat leaning so far over and taking on water as you plough through the swells put my heart in my throat and my arse on the edge of my seat. Angels of good fortune accompany you wherever you go. Fair weather, gentle seas, and favourable winds. What an opportunity to meet yourself somewhere out there. Surely you were meant for this, and she wasn't. She missed out, and you're exactly where you're meant to be. Kindest heartfelt regards, Philip (future sailor of the eternal deep blue)

[@tay4950]

As a native Hawaiian I love the way you are honoring the history of our ancestors and learning from their ways! Really cool to see you living your life to the fullest 🤙🏼

[@markprobets483]

Fantastic stuff..Really enjoyed your story 😊

[@TheGorfle]

15:27

[@joec4871]

There is no better feeling than sailing the high seas. I've done it for years in the Submarine Service with US Navy and I take plenty of transatlantic cruises. What people don't understand is not the journey itself but the loneliness. There is no worse feeling than encountering a problem and having no one to help you. I take my hat off to all of you solo sailors. I could do it if I had no choice but, I would never volunteer to do it. I could even do it with one other person but alone, no sir ree. Thank you sir for allowing us to go along from the safety of our home. Much admiration, and blessings to you in all your travels.

[@d3vitron779]

Nuke?

[@joec4871]

@@d3vitron779 694 Groton...fast attack

[@SailingMayhem]

Ok man, this is what I talk about. I am following 200+ sailing channels and this video Sir, this is one of the best ones I' seen. The simplicity, the clear and easy lanuage, the dream, the wather, the action and ALL IN ONE VID. Most would make 10 episode out of that passage..oh my, this is it. Keep doing this and you'll be good! I would'nt be bothered if you put on ads either just to gather some money. But when I think of it, no ads were just a great bonus, the frosting on the cake. I really appreciate thi video, know that! Thanks! Cheers from Norway.

[@sailingvaliant]

​Watching this clip kinda made me emotional , you spoke the truth my dear friend. I felt the passion in your voice and have been following your journey since the start. Fair winds Sailor.

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for following along 🙏🏻

[@judithnicholais1492]

You're a great story teller James and a great film maker. You connect so humanely with all your viewers when you share that you are nervous at times. Each of us understand that feeling. Most enjoyable as always.

[@SailorJames]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@entropybear5847]

All these sailing channels with very well put together couples who obviously have/had well paying prestigious careers, sailing some really nice top quality boats to go on some very nice top class holidays. This is more what I want to see, a lone man of no great status with his less than perfect yet sturdy and reliable old boat just eating up them nautical miles. Nice video!

[@BROWNUNITY]

These boat adventure videos are always interesting because it’s either a adventure or a survival experience

[@edwardfinn4141]

26 days at sea alone ,WOW that’s quite an accomplishment James. I did 24 days with my wife and grown son, and I thought that was one of the biggest milestones of my life… Congratulations again! You da man!

[@mathiasthelander7834]

The segment where you pass the equator is just amazing, your joy and pride is radiating.

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@notfred2879]

Man. I have to tell you. You have one of the best lives I've ever seen. Sail across whole oceans as you please, clouds of all types, a different sunrise and sunset every day.

[@LadyOaksNZ]

Non sailing Kiwi here .. never ever watched sailing til now. I get Mind-bogglingly anxious watching you walk around unclipped... Huge RESPECT to you 💯💯

[@SailorJames]

There is no need for me to clip in when it’s calm out, I always clip in when it’s necessary. Thanks for checking out the videos👍🏻 I spent a year sailing in NZ and loved it

[@hardrout17]

I lived 8 years in Tahiti, growing up there from 7 to 15yo, ive sailed throught the French Polynesia, ive been a few times in Rangiroa and a lot more islands. Its been 15years that im living on land in Europe. I dont have the words to describe what you are providing me with your video, too many emotions. Thank you man, i wish you the best in all your adventures. I definitly know whats missing in my life now. Good luck!

[@Ragnarok182]

All I got to say is, James here is by far the greatest most humble sailor of recent modern times, I watched a few of your videos here and I'm always amazed by how you compose yourself, keep on sailing!

[@SailorJames]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@blindriver_bass]

So ture!

[@crforfreedom7407]

My dear brother! That sunrise in your opening was spectacular!!!! What a way to set the mood!!! Thank you for investing in good equipment! WOW the shots!! The imagery!! And the heeling!! Decks awash; THAT'S SAILING MY FRIEND!!! Thanks so much for bringing us aboard!!! You have such a gift for seamanship AND cinematography. Truly artful. Your closing salutation was so inciteful and spiritual. Congrats on making your dream come true!

[@jeanlou79]

Great video! That dip in the middle of the Pacific was epic. That would be a shock treatment for my thalassophobia!

[@SirBalageG]

I've heard people traveling on high seas in a group, but you're doing it solo, I just can't put it into words how much respect I got for you! I'd never have to courage to be on my own on the high seas for more then a week, not almost a whole month. Well done Sir! May you have many many more, safe nautical miles ahead of you! :)

[@Truecrimecommunity]

You are my new favorite yt sailor. I don’t love the super high dollar production content that some of the biggest channels produce. They episodes are so short and only 1 video every couple weeks. This is the real raw and unfiltered version.. thank you

[@oglaucio]

This is so inspiring to watch. You not only tell great stories but also teach a great deal about sailing and shows how it gets done. A true sailor with a sailor's heart and soul. I'm 41, laying in bed in Montana, dreaming about the ocean. I hope soon I can venture out. Cheers and thank you for sharing and inspiring us!

[@august3777]

You're the man, my friend. I've only been watching you for a little while, but I've been very happy to watch your adventures. I hope to join you in the oceans in about a year or so when I get my first sail boat. You're a big inspiration.

[@ProtovoxMedia]

I found my number one sailing KZbinr. I’ll watch you sail anywhere, sir

[@Mthrntr]

Real dude. Authentic authentic music, real music. Thanks so much, Captain James

[@Sandgalah]

I especially love how one does not need much to be extremely ecstatically happy and content. I have done what you’re doing in a very basic open deck catamaran in the 90’s. Go you.

[@SailorJames]

That must have been rough going in an open deck boat

[@jonmoore7115]

James, you’ve COMPLETELY nailed it with this video. Perfect mix of tech, weather, nav and personal stuff. Really, well done!

[@chriskelly6559]

You and Sam Holmes are two crazily brave sailors, little boats on the huge seas. My recliner won't float, so I'll stay on the dry and watch you dudes. All the best, good vibes your way, Crackerjack.

[@TKevinBlanc]

I had an Alberg 30 and loved it, but man. Knowing how small that boat felt sometimes on the Chesapeake Bay makes me respect this dude.

[@leannewalker8679]

Ooooh your swim in the ocean brought back memories of swimming alone in the Banda Sea. I was swimming back towards the boat when i had a feeling something was behind me! I shot towards the transom and zoomed up the ladder heart racing, turned to see from the safety of the cockpit the largest shark I had ever seen! No more swiming.

[@stashtrey1]

So happy for you, James. You've had one hell of a year. Look at you now....living the dream. I hope to do the same in a few years. Wishing you all the best out there and stoked to be watching this new passage video. I hope you get a few million views and a nice boost to your cruising kitty. Cheers!

[@mooneyrj76]

You are inspiring to me brother. From the ocean we came and to the ocean we shall return. Safe travels

[@wcscully]

Great job, James. I'm watching all of your content in order, so I'm seven months behind you in real time. I particularly enjoyed your equator crossing celebration and ceremonial read. It was good to hear that you are living the sober life. I am 15 months dry, a decision I made following the death of my adult step daughter. My wife is ill and when she passes, I plan on setting sail with just my two dogs. I often ask myself if I will continue my alcohol-free life. I wasn't so much of an alcoholic as I was a habitual, near daily drinker for almost 40 years. Time will tell but I wanted to share with you that you continue to inspire me and others. While many men have sailed solo before you, you are showing the way for future seafarers like me and countless others. Stay safe and keep filming! Bill

[@user-dc6bu6pv7d]

Thank you for sharing this amazing video!!! “There are three types of people. The living. The dead. And those who are at sea.” - Cicero

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

Wow I’m laying on my couch getting sea sick watching you! Lol Love finding a passage video like this amazing!

[@darknappster7822]

Absolutely loving this broadcast. Thanks James for sharing your adventures with us all!

[@Escapetosea]

Pretty cool how you’re learning to read the birds , clouds. Etc. I dig it.

[@rastusbojangles]

the jazz in this is the perfect compliment to this great adventure

[@mabella3437]

You are truly living it up in God's Country it doesn't get any better then this !!!! James I love seeing you celebrating The Passage of The Equator HUGE accomplishment !!!! Congrats !!!! My Great Grandfather Rene was a Whaler and mom said I look like him. They lived in the Cape Verde Island of Brava. Imagen applying for a Whaler Position and the posting stated No Need To Know How To Swim. Grandpa was a great swimmer and saved many lives including his own brother when out to sea !!!! I have always been drawn to the ocean becoming one with the masterpiece !!!! Thank you so much for bringing this masterpiece into my home !!!! Stay safe and enjoy !!!! God bless you !!!!

[@randymcmeekin1955]

Congratulations James. This is an insanely good video which I have now watched 3 times. Your message at the end is haunting me but is important! You are an incredible sailor! Well done!

[@slost-game]

Thanks James for sharing your adventures with us all!😆😆😆😆😆

[@robreibel3491]

You have become a great story teller and filmmaker. Really enjoyed this episode

[@darrinmazur2624]

Great adventure! I am watching this while working night shift, thanks for keeping me company! I bought a 26 ft MacGregor 2 months ago and am now learning to sail on my days off. I absolutely love it! Gracias from Alberta, Canada.

[@justinbarton2278]

I got one sailing video recommended on my feed and watched it and now a few hours later this is my 80th sailing video and im about to set out for my first sailing trip thanks KZbin

[@JosephMelia]

Found myself both envying and admiring this man. An inspirational character, It takes great courage and determination to do what you do. not a small amount of skill either. May you achieve your dream to the fullest, and may the rewards of your efforts be plenty. I want to buy a boat now, and learn to sail. 46 years of age is late, but perhaps there is time still.

[@arlen9190]

I started to learn to ski at the age of 40 and got to be proficient enough to ski some of the steepest slopes in North America yeah I guess if you put in the time it doesn't really matter how old you're

[@Life_isgr8]

You should definitely go ahead and do it! Don’t let age stop you from pursuing your dreams, it’s never too late to start something

[@JB-sv5pr]

Buy the boat and head out

[@hughkeith9185]

James, thank you for taking us along on your adventures and sharing your knowledge with us along the way. We are by far all the better for it. There aren't many of us Shellbacks but each of us have experienced a special right of passage unique to sailors. Thank you for sharing your crossing the line ceremony, epic. Fair winds and following seas to you and Triteia.

[@SailorJames]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@RobertWhite-rk3bg]

Never sailed in my life, but the inspiration that comes from this video is awesome...keep sailing and making videos....I'll be watching...

[@TheCureThatKillz]

I appreciate that little heart felt message at the end. I could tell that it was really genuine. I thought that was dope man. It touched my heart. Keep living your dream. You’ll make it around the world. You wouldn’t be you if you didn’t! 👊🏼

[@barryholcomb99]

Brother you blow my mind on how mentally and physically tough you are. It takes a shit ton of mental focus to do what you do. In short you are a badass. Love ya bro👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeffdavis2052]

Absolutely amazing. The best sailing channel on KZbin. Great job.

[@HazyTrails]

My dad and I used to sail when I was a kid and your videos bring me back to those days. You're a damn good sailor and an inspiration! Best of luck to you on your journeys and thanks for letting us tag along.😎⛵️✌️

[@arlen9190]

The only memory I have of me and my dad going boating is the date my friend's father bought some new little motorboat and the next day we just took it out to the ocean finding out after lunch that the back end of the boat was not strong enough to even hold up the motor so into the drink we went for 4 hours swimming to shore only to be rescued by the fire station people at Atlantic Highlands doesn't stop me from watching videos though

[@Copilot1204]

@@arlen91904 hours of swimming wtf😳.

[@dawnsbigbrain]

This gave me chills, especially the ending. First of your videos I have watched. So very true, we will not get out of this life alive, the lights will go out sooner than we think, make your dreams come true! Captivating. Thank you for sharing!

[@fritz3388]

Dead wrong! Every living human being and all the other living beings, do one day leave this plane of existens, to migrate back to the main world. Jesus says, my fathers house (world) has many rooms. The nordic mythology says the same. Matter is an ilusion that can very easily trick you. Why would anyone have a second body, made of matter with all its shortcommings, like suffering? I mean who enjoys suffering? Some say one grows with suffering. I say thats bulsh*t. If that were so the world would be full of philosophic geniusses, but in all truth this world is full of lunatics who go in panic mode with the slightest breath of Corona.

[@douglaslucas7612]

I could have......... Can't go back 25 years! Just be glad you did before it was to late My friend!! You lived your dreams!!!

[@ericbergdahl6971]

Congratulations on your journey across the equator. You are grown so much during your trip. Your a true inspiration to others. Keep up the great work.

[@ahmetsezai]

One of the best sailing footages I have ever watched. Good job James! Fair winds!

[@downdabeach]

It was an amazing experience to watch this, very soothing seeing you out at sea. You gained a subscriber here.

[@adventureswithcorrine]

I just spent an hour in my motorhome on the beach of Baja Sur Mexico watching this passage...it's blowing at 25mph out of the north and I'm itching to get my kayak back on the sea. Thank you for giving me inspiration to keep exploring this earth we all share while I am still alive!

[@SailorJames]

If you have not yet read Coves of Departure: Field Notes from the Sea of Cortez by John Seibert Farnsworth I recommend it, as a sea kayaker and explorer, you will enjoy it.

[@adventureswithcorrine]

@@SailorJames Thanks for the tip!

[@adventureswithcorrine]

@@SailorJames oh my gosh! I am only 10 pages into this book and I know EXACTLY where he is going. I look across the sea to the Espíritu Santo island every day from my beach camp on El Tecolote! Also, not only is he a kayaker, he's a professor and a scientist (I am an educator and a scientist too)! This is exactly the book I needed. Thank you for the great suggestion. I interrupted my reading of it to post this. Fair winds and beauty to you, James.

[@Chrisfeb68]

I work from home and I'm sitting here in front of my computer on 42:13 a slow day watching this video. I'm amazed by this dude.

[@wholovesu2]

Great video. I never sailed. But it's interesting to watch how brave you are! I like that you share interesting things about birds etc.. courageous

[@edtraylor9063]

That takes courage and faith.⛵️.💪👏

[@richardnovelist]

Incredible courage to do that passage alone. Kudos to you!

[@katharinewooten4436]

Love this video. I was crew on a 106’ schooner in my 20’s. Same thing happened to us after crossing the equator. We dropped sail and swam also. One of the top all time memories of my life. That was during our 28 day leg from the Marquesas back to the US. I found out that I love circular horizons! Thanks for sharing your trip!

[@TonyStarkCanada]

Wow so inspiring. Your comments at the end really hit home. We lost everything a few years back. It's been a struggle just to survive. But it's time to live the dream. Thank you

[@MrSyvern1]

Great video! You are much braver than me regarding going for a swim in the middle of the ocean without a rope connecting you to the boat. I would NEVER have done that, no matter the lack of a breeze. Seeing the boat sail away would be a nightmare...

[@tazsub]

Plus swimming surrounded by Portuguese Man of War !! WTF??

[@sagesayed2041]

Beautifully documented. Thank you. The bravery and determination you've displayed is unmatched here.

[@jayburrough4308]

It's amazing how well these small boats do in the big wide ocean

[@77teahupoo]

Don’t know how this ended up for me to watch but what a amazing story. I live on the big island and am truly inspired by you.

[@Therealgordongekko]

Take solace in the fact that you live a life most men dream of. You had the guts to give it all up and go see the world. An incredible life

[@jodyssey9921]

I have a little money, no boat yet and I've never set foot on a sailboat but in 2.5 years I plan to do what you're doing. It's not a dream, it's a plan. Dreams rarely come true but plans you typically follow through on.

[@TaylorsAuthenticTraditions]

Osiyo oginalli(hello friend). Awesome channel. Ive been watching you for sometime now. You were my inspiration for picking up my 1968 Bristol 27 when you referenced John Vigors "20 small sailboats to take you anywhere". Thank you! Be sure and check out my sailing videos. May one day our paths cross on these waters.🙏🦅

[@paulothx138]

Thanks for the amazing words at the end, my friend, thank you. 🙏🏻

[@TomRakewell527]

I’m so grateful for this video!! I have been stuck for months and somehow this journey really picked me up and got me moving. Thank you for sharing your trip in such a beautiful way! The music was especially wonderful. What is all of the jazz? It sounds like Brian Blade and Maria Schneider. I want more!! I hope you’ve had a beautiful year since posting this!

[@kenny8315]

You are just simply AMAZING. I can not even fathom the thought of a sea voyage by myself. I do recall you going through a tough time the last video I saw you so I do hope you healed from the heart break. I will pray for you sir and your future voyages. I hope your Patreon explodes so you can purschase the boat of your dreams bud.

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for the kind message 🙏🏻 this is the boat of my dreams

[@rbrt1465]

Thanks! For the inspirational video. I just got back home to Montana from the first part of my 10 year dream that life kept interrupting. Los Angeles to Cabo and La Paz. It was great. Can’t wait to continue on in December. Fair winds

[@el1testr1ke51]

This is the first time I stumble upon one of your videos and this type of sailing content. I find it incredibly inspiring the way you had the courage to leave your old life behind and risk it all to accomplish your lifelong dream. Much respect sir, and great content!

[@SailorJames]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@RadioSATX]

Great video! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. I'm interested in sailing and your video has helped to inspire me.

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻 Thanks 🙏🏻

[@bugginout3169]

James, thank you for introducing me to your dream. This was the best hour spent on KZbin in years. Be well, and keep on sailing. I’ll be here observing from a distance.

[@Ryawa_Shpoora]

Your conclusion made me think about it all. May the winds and Neptune always be on your side. Thank you so much for your video. Godspeed!

[@optimus163]

Stumbled upon your video and glad I did. It speaks volumes how you respect the ocean and the ancient mariners ways of navigating and lore. In turn the seas grant you fair passage.

[@christianmoore5141]

I talked to this guy on instagram. He is very friendly and helpful. Keep on keeping on James your one lucky man to see the world like you do. Im gunna buy a sail boat after crab season is over!!!!

[@nivek2157]

Wow, those box jellyfish are super venomous.

[@eddiecarver9754]

You are an inspiration to me, thank you for sharing your life.

[@rjirving]

Absolutely loved this! First time watcher - thank you KZbin for putting it in my list! And thank you for sharing it.

[@delwoodkelp8590]

Greatly enjoyed your passage from the Big Island to Rangiroa. Let me relive when I made the passage back in 1977. I really get into the video moments as my experiences all come flowing back in my memory. Though I got really nervous at 33:00 when you jumped into the ocean. Even though I had two buddies on board I would NEVER jump in, not even when we were just standing still stuck in the doldrums... We left Hilo and sailed further east so we could hit the Marquesas... then on to explore 4 of the Tuamotos and southward. I had never been on a sailboat in my life before I got aboard. Very next morning we set sail and my friends were soon worthless due to sea sickness lasting about 4 to 5 days. No self steering so my sick pals just told me to aim at a certain star, while they took naps during the night. Crazy when I think about it now. Will view other passages now that I've found your site.

[@jasonantonation8787]

This is the first video I've watched of yours and I think I found what I want to do in my older years. I may not do what you're doing alone, but I do love the water. I just bought my first fishing kayak last year, not quite the same vessel lmao, but when I took it out I felt something was missing that I found for some reason. Even in my first season I took that thing out with a pedal drive and a rinky dink pfd much farther than anyone doing a first season should do by themselves, but I was at peace. I wasn't scared and I knew if something happened I would be at peace with it. It's just the place I want to be. I love fishing and I love the water and seeing you do this is like I found that missing feeling again.

[@SailorJames]

There is a peace that being on the ocean for people like you and me brings that can’t be explained or described. Glad to hear you found something that makes you feel that way 👍🏻

[@carolalderete2034]

Insightful for sure. This guy has nerves of steel. I would be very afraid during the storms.

[@croasian6342]

I admire you! As a person with IBS where trips to the supermarket are a struggle it's amazing to watch someone this brave. Hats off!

[@joesimeao7611]

😊 I'm happy to see that you found someone special to travel with and spend time with ❤

[@explorationecho2366]

Oh my goodness. I was hooked at the title, literally an instant follow. Yet, when the jazz began to play??? The REAL jazz??? Super fan bro.

[@punkynoodle9370]

Most awesome! There’s no way I would ever do anything like that!

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻

[@tofu2383]

James, great video. When I was a young man I did a little solo sailing. I remember the joy of turning off the motor to just sail. Be safe out there.