Sailing Alone to Australia over 1200 Miles Across the Tasman Sea on a 30ft Sailboat

Sailing Solo Across the Tasman Sea : Sailing Alone Series
Hello Friends,
After more than a year exploring New Zealand it was time to push off across the notorious Tasman Sea. Plan A was to sail to Tasmania and explore its wild islands and coastlines before heading North after cyclone season had finished. Play B was to make landfall at Eden just above Bass Strait and Plan C was to sail to Sydney to clear in.
I had been nervous about this passage for a long time as the Tasman is known to be a very dangerous bit of water. I choose my weather window wisely and pushed off on my last leg across the Great Pacific Ocean.
I have a special episode coming out next that covers my entire Pacific Adventure and talks about how I got into sailing and when I first bought Triteia.
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[@patrickdgarez86]

The best compliment I can offer is that I have absolutely no interest in sailing but comfortably sit, for hours, watching your crossings. A close friend of my Father's (An Aussie. We were living in Singapore at the time, so it was his starting point) sailed solo around the world. This was in the late 80's. My Father met him at a stop in Rio (They partied hard). This is my only connection to sailing. Hats off for crossing the Pacific. Looking forward to what's next. Lots to see in Oz. Thank you for sharing.

[@SailorJames]

I love that my films resonate with no sailors. It makes me very happy to know this 🙏🏻

[@patrickdgarez86]

@@SailorJames Safe travels! =)

[@patsymartin3634]

Nicely making way!

[@RM360CR]

@@SailorJames You also push your karma to the absolute limits you must be a good person, because i would not sail on such on small boat alone if i sail i would buy minimun a 38 footer with bulb keel for stability with all the proper electronics....

[@jaydubya4727]

Marvelous video! Very much enjoyed the footage of you sailing the boat, especially putting in the reef in calmer weather and setting up the wing and wing. Just like being there with you. It was somehow touching to hear you talk about how Rhonda would be laughing at your efforts to mix the fritter batter, I guess because you have been alone for so long and, seemingly, without that kind of connection to another. I'm hoping she is going to join up with you in Oz, and the two of you will adventure together? Very best to both of you - looking forward to whatever happens next.

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for this kind comment 🙏🏻 yes Rhonda joined the boat fulltime in Sydney

[@Sailsonly1]

Well Done Triteia.....Sailon Sailor

[@Sm-wy9fk]

Well done sir.

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi James, when you sail into Sydney, you will be amazed about the Sydney heads. It’s fantastic done it a few times and it always totally amazes me. Can’t wait to see you and Rhonda back together on the boat/yacht again cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia

[@TheSoilandGreen]

I’m working on a device that will keep you moving when the wind dies. Depending on the setup it will run for 6-8 hours at night and most of the day. It’s a secret but you sir would benefit greatly from it. I’ll get back to you lol

[@Septix]

Absolutely love that you did not add some BS suspense or some other fake hype, just pure sailing. Many thanks for taking us a long with you and congrats!

[@SailorJames]

Yeah, not my style, I just show what’s really happening 👍🏻

[@isabelleb.1270]

@@SailorJames ... and I guess that’s why we all love your channel so much ! I was not sure I could watch such a long video of a single person on a long passage, but I got hypnotized by the story telling, your choice of words, your thoughts / philosophy, and of course your videos and editing : I really felt I was « with you » the whole time (true, raw filming). And like another person wrote : I am not a sailor but everything you said ans showed made sense to me. In a way, I wish Joshua Slocum, Henry de Monfreid or Bernard Moitessier could (would ?) have filmed their adventures... but it was another time, they wrote books, and I am so happy they did : these treasures will always stay with me ! Now, I will follow your example and read Magellan’s stories. Sending all the best from land near a canal in Brittany, France. PS: Wonder what Rhonda thought of your corn pancakes 😉😂

[@geppeto791]

A good trip James. I have crossed the Tasman 4 times and the fastest trip was 10days. The first passage was the best. It was in 1976 and the start of a 5 year circumnavigation. As far as communication we had none. I phoned home 5 times in 5 years. I did write letters which I found ckearing out my parents home. 10 to 11 pages long they did suppirt most of my stories but without the sex, drugs and rock and roll!

[@SailorJames]

You surely have many tales to tell 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TechGorilla1987]

These are the kind of videos that originally got me in your orbit. I enjoy them a lot and while I don't like seeing you have trouble, I enjoy watching you deal with the problems super calmly.

[@SailorJames]

People seem to really enjoy the long format videos. I like making them as well

[@jeffrandolf5673]

"... 'super' calmly."? Are you a 16 y/o girl? #Super

[@williamtownsend3279]

That trick of using a second tube to blow instead of suck to transfer fuel siphoning is something you just taught me. Thank you.

[@SailorJames]

I learned it on a delivery years ago from another skipper, brilliant trick

[@sv.alannah]

I was about to comment on that as well. Already but that in my bag of tricks.

[@claverton]

yes, I hadn't seen that before, had to look at that bit twice ... saves a mouthful of diesel

[@Petervandiessen]

You took the words out of my mouth! brilliant trick!

[@DaveWaller-d4e]

@@Petervandiessenme too..never seen that done, no more mouth fulls of gas!

[@Joseph-et7sh]

Hey James and Rhonda. It’s Joey and Monica in Yellville Arkansas looking forward to spending our Saturday night on board Tritea with you guys. Been fun sailing with you James. Even better now that Rhonda’s in your life. Congratulations to being in love and living an adventurous life on board a pretty cool sailboat. See you guys Saturday. ✌️😎

[@johnnyoh63]

About a year and a half ago, I stumbled upon a KZbin video about some guy who sailed from LA to Hawaii on a 30-foot sailboat. "What?! You can't do that!" Before you got there, I was a subscriber and I've been following you here and on Instagram ever since. Always so fun, inspirational and often calming to watch. Great stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for following along 🙏🏻

[@ronharriers]

I'm an old salt who never sailed. I marvel at the chance watching you restore such a dream boat. My first airplane was $9,700. Needed everything, mostly a loving pilot. Then I became one. I was in another mans garage ignoring what we came in for just staring at a XR250R motorcycle. He asked me "Do you like that?" He said "take it" the owner will never be back. That bike opened up the world of adventure riding in Mexico. I travel with tools, food, spare parts always solo with great appreciation for my health and being part with the cycles of each day. My best friend in life is me. I see the same with you. We are never alone.

[@alanluscombe8a553]

What kind of plane was it? I fly my dads old 47 luscombe 8a and recently got a pitts special

[@braydeny]

This is enthralling. It's incredible how well you did on this trip. Your the best sailor that I watch on KZbin.

[@SailorJames]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@robertspies4695]

Welcome back James. Missed your videos.

[@jahjahknow1]

huge congrats! and much respect i began watching you when you left LA and have looked forward to your uploads feeling as though i was sailing with your, your candor and delivery are real and when i saw this documentary was an hour and a half i had to experience this last leg of the Pacific journey. this has inspired me to start research what boat would be good for me. im an artist/educator for 20+ years as i feel we all are that visual thinkers. i sailed some in my 20s in the gulf of mexico on a 2 man hobie cat and have always enjoyed being by and in the see even after flipping the hobie cat with no life jackets and swimming with dolphins and sea turtles the waves 6-9 ft swells on a trapeze always had me thinking about sailing more. your work and energy have inspired me to start planning a year in the gulf and caribbean sea after i retire next year. i will be 55 the double nickel. i need your advice on some things like what size boat i think a boat like yours and older model maybe 32’. im going to volunteer as a deck hand on a sailboat this summer to learn as much as i can about sailing solo. my first stop will be el salvador as i have a friend who lives on the coast literally on a hill up from the beach who is a culture maker as well who surfs daily and travels the world for his art practice. Congrats again Sailor James thanks for inspiring vision to see the beautiful planet we get to exist on!! 🌊 ✊🏽💥

[@affricate]

After 9/11 moved from New Orleans to Tutukaka, Whangarei. Stayed 5 years. Time of my life. Met Ev Sayer and almost bought a ferro concrete boat. I was dead set on sailing to Los Angeles, Never sailed in my life! I swear I will one day.

[@splishie708]

'I crossed the pacific ocean'. Such a simple small phrase hiding so much story. Thanks for all the uploads. I hope to have my own version of that phrase one day

[@SailorJames]

It really does sound so simple 😂😂😂

[@seandownunder]

Nice one m8.. If they ask you if you have any criminal convictions.. "I didn't know you still needed one to be here.." Jokes aside, Aussie's are good buggers.. Be good..

[@picnflwrsandchasingbutterflys]

Wow it has been quite a journey ..thanks again for bringing us along and sharing the adventure ..much appreciated

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@TWROC96]

What a wonderful adventure. Thank you for taking us along James. Your videos are compelling because they show a man who is truly enthralled with this amazing journey he is on. Your enthusiasm and appreciation for the people, places and experiences you are having clearly shows in every video you share. Congrats James for completing such an epic journey. Can't wait for your next adventures.

[@SailorJames]

Thank you for this thoughtful comment 🙏🏻

[@kiwiwifi]

Wow. This episode was worth the wait. Thank you James. Sailing the Tasman looks like childs play when you are skippering us. Its not (Of course) I learnt a whole lot of valuable knowledge, on the Tasman passage with you and Triteia. Your commentary is sublime. It flows easily and is intelligent and endearing. Im a fan for life.

[@SailorJames]

The key is picking your weather window, crossing at the right time of year and watching the weather closely during your crossing

[@kiwiwifi]

@@SailorJames Well said. That sounds like excellent advice again..The Tassie gives me the shivers even when viewed from the air. The very nature of the Tasman sea and its core personality is guaranteed, to deal a sailor some really bad cards if that window is closed, . Im guessing that it would be rare, for a passage of water, especially when conditions are good, to regularly deny a sailboat its chosen port of call? conditions. Oh there is one I can think of. The Cook Strait haha. Ive been turned back to Picton, more than once. Yup that water way turns you around at the 95% mark The Tassie could be well described as the Cook Strait's, crazy uncle.. I could certainly understand it, if they renamed it The Cook Sea.

[@olavthyvold2288]

Great achievement James!. Really enjoyed this latest video. Its now on my replay list. :)

[@SailorJames]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@ArkOmen1]

Wow, you are some kind of savvy sailor! Talk about knowing what to do, when to do it, and how to do it!

[@SailorJames]

Experience is mostly a collection of past mistakes

[@Sinvicta]

I barely know her and I could hear Rhonda howling at how much corn and flour you were putting in those mega-sized fritters. 😂 Happy to be a Patron James!

[@SailorJames]

💯 fritter fail 😂

[@Sinvicta]

@@SailorJames Wish I could've made the livestream but I was busy with work. When are you Stateside again and are you going to try The Atlantic next? I'd love to see you sail into Bermuda!

[@SailorJames]

Sailing The Bermuda Triangle and The Sargasso Sea kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYWTlJ5qocl7mNU

[@johnofnz]

What a fantastic accomplishment, and thanks for sharing the journey!

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@danahawthorne1633]

A cooking show too. You amaze me Lol😊 Congratulations on crossing the pacific.

[@cwilliamson23]

When you called her and you didn't start the conversation with "Help me Rhonda, help help Rhonda" it was a missed opportunity 🤣

[@SailorJames]

💀💀💀

[@roadboat9216]

Good on ya mate…………ya did it! Fantastic accomplishment. And in a good old Alberg. I lived aboard and cruised an ALBERG 35, till she was ended by cat 5 Hurricane Andrew. Great boats. And you are a great sailor! Rock on! (no pun intended).

[@SailorJames]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@amandad7121]

Wonderful! congratulations James, I know you must be heading up North by now, welcome the Australia. I would have loved to have dropped in on you and Rhonda at Lake Macquarie in my Clansman 30 but it I couldn't tee it up and its a day sail from the Central Coast but I'm really still a learner. . Look forward to the next chapter. Even though

[@SailorJames]

Clansman’s are such rad boats, Freerange Sailing was my favorite channel

[@amandad7121]

@@SailorJames Yes I learned so much from them ☺

[@ckfpv]

That's right James go get your girl⛵⚓⛵🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@xionerebus]

What a Journey.... Enjoyed following you with every video. Thanks for sharing James and such fabulous content..... Now onwards with a new adventure and crew mate 😜

[@davidhutchens8847]

Being a small sailboat sailor myself who has missed the opportunity to do what you're doing I applaud what you've accomplished. Good luck and fair sailing between destinations!

[@JB-vm1mb]

Epic sail James! Congrats and thanks for sharing with us all.

[@g00nshow]

I love the longer videos. The extended sections of just wind and water noise are ASMR for me.

[@SailorJames]

I always try to use music minimally and share long clips of just sailing, it’s a big part of the magic

[@markcleaver6573]

ASMR, thats a new one for me, thanks.

[@CharlesSpragins]

i love the videos, the freedom, the views, the wonder of the mystery. Mastering your craft to take us all away on a voyage I'm sure we all wish we could experience. Perhaps one day but until then we can only experience everything through your videos and narration.

[@Jim-jh9bd]

Great show we enjoyed it Glad your support team was there for you

[@geoff2027]

Safe travels. It is indeed a challenging sea.

[@MICHAELMEREDITHSR]

*Good* job gettin' the bilge pump sorted out James. Corn fritters huh? Rhonda's a *Special* Gal isn't She? Holly Martin's (Wind Hippie)a *Special* Gal, Grace's(Calico Skies)a *Special Gal,Ruth's(Salt & Tar)a *Special* Gal,"Kristien's" (G.B.U.)a *Special* Gal,but the most *Special* of them all is the 1 whose name i can't remember. They were a German couple coming back(the hard way)across the Pacific. Hardware broke at the top of the mast,they couldn't get him up there to repair,so up she went with the mast being tossed to & fro,She held on for dear life! IT LOOKED *SCARY*! She completed the repair,came down,thighs raw from pendulum chafe. whadda gal, Whadda Gal, WHADDA GAL! 🙏🦉 🌊⛵🌊

[@Ukraine-is-Corrupt]

Impressive effort, infinite respect …. For a moment, I thought you were going to drink the diesel !

[@jeffreyhutchinsdo]

Amazing video! I found your channel when you left for Hawaii and lost your rudder and I’ve followed every video since. What a journey!! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@DarceeVorndran]

Must be a real comfort to know there are ppl on land who love and care about you, even if it means YOU'RE worrying that THEY'RE worrying! What is the etiquette for paying them back? -Darcee

[@jogrant3851]

So good to see your crossing! I think it was great that you were able to sail above the bad weather, to get to Sydney. Looking forward to seeing you and Rhonda in Australia. All the best and Happy Sails.

[@einarquay]

Anti Yacht CLUB, EXACTLY MY OWN ATTITUDE. Just real sailing please. Safe travels, sir.

[@th7297]

I have read this book to, abut Magellan. I am no sailor, but a petrolhead. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful book and gives one a glimpse of what these people had to endure. Great history, tremendous expeditions. Like your channel 😎 Cheers, Tim

[@brucewalker5890]

January 1987 eleven days Whangerai to Sydney in 27foot self designed and built sailing yacht. Not solo, with wife and three small children. Read my book.

[@thewiscoweirdo]

Because of you, I'm going to look into sailing a whole lot more. I live next to Lake Michigan, so what better opportunity will I have than this. I've always had a dream of taking a journey from Lake Michigan via the St. Lawrence seaway out to the Atlantic.

[@robertomaffioletti4718]

Bravo James!!! Ti seguo sempre dall'Italia. Giovanni

[@judithnicholais1492]

Nice long vid with so many examples of changing sea and wind states. Very nice filming ...Enjoyable. Congrats on your passage across the Pacific --

[@SailorJames]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@anguillaanguila7255]

That was epic - what a way of living life. Your are reaching out to a very wide audience

[@SailorJames]

Thank you 🙏🏻 I am glad you liked it

[@RFlairPC]

Watching this while I mine in Eve. Different worlds but I'm a lot comfier with the ocean through a screen!

[@Secretlyanothername]

Broad reach across the Tasman sounds pretty good to me

[@SailorJames]

Heaven

[@1dkappe]

My great grand uncle Menger was killed by a shark in the Tasman Sea. If he had stayed in Germany, he would have been killed by an allied bombing of the family home in Hanau. Not sure which outcome would have been better.

[@No_ReGretzkys99]

I bet your ex is having regrets now!😂awesome vids bro prayers and best wishes for you and your boat ⛵ as well as journeys together ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉just watched the video her saving your life as you said it

[@azhiaziamnohiah897]

HOLDIN FAST! Cap'n Jameson! Sundowner to you my brethren! May we parlay, one day!

[@chrisao1987]

How do you even walk with those set of balls you have. To do this alone is mind blowing. I’m a manly man, I’m not scared of much, but this would scare me.

[@TheSoilandGreen]

9 knots +24 hours just under 240 miles wouldn’t that be nice.

[@elijah2225]

I like the opportunity sailing brings. It’s AWSOME

[@Stephen-oy7fl]

I have done the OZ to NZ trip solo six times. I have also sailed from OZ to the UK solo as well. It not a big deal if you have the right boat. Mine was a 30 yo S&S 34.

[@louisavondart9178]

I now feel well trained to take on the sea !.... wait.... no boat. Brilliant episode. :)))

[@alanluscombe8a553]

I’ve heard so many good things about alberg biats. And cape dory boats but found out alberg designed some of theirs

[@MKokruok1]

Incredible video, I enjoyed it immensely. Reflecting on your first videos to where you are now, you and Triteia were destined to be together. You saved her from her near demise, and she rewarded you with a new life and magical journeys. I'm so impressed with what you both have accomplished together - congrats on the Pacific crossing!

[@SailorJames]

It’s been one hell of a ride that’s for sure !!! Thanks for following along 🙏🏻

[@stevemanych2842]

I would put the check valve at the pump, no water will come back in when you shut the pump off and the check valve will be accessible if you need to service it,.

[@Jason1King1]

It was really awesome. I was moving back and forth about three feet. U can't really see in the picture

[@johnpedersen7752]

That’s real sailing James .Great video your boat is so tidy .

[@DarceeVorndran]

Good diagnosing and good fixing, all patiently and calmly. Shirts off to ya! -Darcee

[@mavv-v9h]

Are you all alone on these rides bro? If you are , salute , no jk to be on the seas alone. Respect bro 😎 … I’m learning

[@langdonowen161]

Every perspective sailor needs to think about this @47:48 & @51:01

[@MOSSFEEN]

WOW CONGRATS Thats some achievement to cross the Pacific Ocean Single Handed Now thats REAL SAILING

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@charliec8849]

What a amazing video. Great sailing once again James! I look forward to Australia, and beyond!!!!

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@blackthorne-rose]

Yep... too thick the batter... you have to let the heat take out the moisture - everything ccoks better esp. the cornmeal.

[@stevelawrie9115]

Love your syphoning trick James. 🙂 What an accomplishment.

[@SailorJames]

I learned it from a delivery skipper in 2016, game changer

[@orwellknew9112]

Great sail!Ive been watching you from the start. This was a good ending to a massive crossing. You’ve really done well for a 30’ boat nearly 60 yrs old. Your recap was the perfect way to end this crossing. Will be watching for your Aussie adventures.

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@blackthorne-rose]

"The wind shut off" ... That was me... looked like you needed a little rest! lol...

[@TheSoilandGreen]

Congratulations man not many on that list and the list gets shorter on a 30ft.

[@frogsintheforest]

Well done sailor. Congratulations on the Pacific crossing.

[@elijah2225]

I enjoy watching your videos your a great 👍 sailor

[@shannonbond2754]

So cool. Congratulations on all of your achievements.

[@langdonowen161]

When there's 1000 sea birds @ 45:25 you should have the rod in the water for dinner

[@sakis280276]

Well done to you sir, what a great achievement! I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your adventures, I am learning so much by watching your channel. Can't wait for the next one !

[@SailorJames]

I love to share what I have learned, thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@Opdeweegh73]

Great adventure and thank you for sharing it. Learning each time.

[@Martillo_de_Dios]

Congratulations James! I first started watching you on that day you started from Los Angeles... Loved being a part of it by watching and now by supporting you through Patreon. Looking forward to your next adventure!

[@SailorJames]

Thanks so much for your support and for following along with me on this wild dream 🙏🏻

[@terry1548]

love that you film long periods of actually sailing, the waves, sail changes etc.....awesome video as always.Very inspiring!

[@SailorJames]

Thanks you 🙏🏻

[@markcleaver6573]

Enjoyed your passage. Congrats, you are a Tasman sea survivor, scary body of water. Go well Sir, look forward to watching more of your well paced, informative videos.

[@SailorJames]

I was very lucky with the weather, I respected its dangers and was fortunate!

[@MICHAELMEREDITHSR]

kate, Kate, HOW *DARE* i FORGET KATE! (Sweet Ruca) She's a First Rate Mate, who i can only strive to be like. Others came to mind, River's Mom, the Delos Babe, Atticus' Beauty, Even the motorized Norhaven Squeeze. The call of it all is, they're Truly *Special* Gals who're part of something *BIGGER* than themselves. Well Done Folks. 🙏🦉 🏝️🌊⛵🌊🌅🏝️

[@SailorJames]

is this comment meant for another channel?

[@victorimmature]

ConGrats on that Epic Journey , Thanks for taking us with you ,

[@SailorJames]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@pauls3325]

Just watching epic videos - Eden is a proclaimed first port of entry for Customs and Quarantine purposes. Information as to pre-arrival requirements and documentation can be obtained from the Australian Border Force. What a bummer ! I’m sailing my boat down from Batemans bay to Melbourne asap . It’s a Carter 33 - pretty hard to sail when it’s so far away from home . Purchased up at Pittwater

[@SailorJames]

Eden is not a port of entry for pleasure craft unless you request permission which takes more than a week to be approved or denied

[@TheSoilandGreen]

Put grated cheese in the pan then put the batter on top of it.

[@langdonowen161]

Dam that double ram on your knees are sick asf @ 50:16

[@atomicbru4717]

Thanks for sharing this journey. I took a sailing course on a J 22 few years ago, and you’ve inspired me to pick it up and work towards ocean sailing. Not sure if I’ll ever take the leap and solo sail the world, but definitely enjoy your adventures. Especially like shots just of the boat moving through the water or you working out some issue. There’s too many over-produced, sappy background music, booty shaking sailing vloggers. You and Sam Holmes do it right, simple and straightforward! Until the next one!

[@SailorJames]

Ocean sailing gets deep in the soul, nothing else like it 👍🏻

[@gdub2485]

Great stuff. Just a comment on yacht clubs though. Many sailors, myself included, have good experiences with yacht clubs. I grew up in one, and it was my home during the summer season on SF Bay for many years while my parents were busy working. I started as a student, became an instructor, then a professional sailor, racing 4 different boats a week, big boat series, 145' schooner in Master Mariner race to Maui, etc. I know where you're coming from with the shirt slogan, and the pretentious snobbery that exists in 'yacht' clubs, but the majority of the experience is positive, and yacht clubs do a lot of work to organize and operate races and sailing schools, which benefit all sailors in some way. Who knows, maybe a current or former yacht club member nearby on a cruising yacht rescues your ass in the middle of a storm, and you're wearing that shirt. That'd be embarrassing. Best of luck and smooth sailing.

[@SailorJames]

That’s a pretty far fetched fantasy you laid out at the end of the comment, it’s more likely I would be rescuing yacht club members during storms considering most yacht club members have very little real world cruising experience. And anyone who isn’t an old white well off man usually gets treated like shit at yacht clubs. Trust me I would never be embarrassed wearing that shirt so keep your fantasies to your self 👍🏻

[@twbcca]

Thanks for show us the real side of solo sailing. It's really appreciated. One question though I noticed you wearing your harness. Of you did go over how much line do you have and how tough to get back aboard without a beat down?

[@SailorJames]

The tether is a standard length, maybe a meter long.

[@loffarenerik2914]

dear brother your channel is so under-rated... may your winds be fair and your waters clear Capt. Erik S/V AGORA

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻

[@Ukraine-is-Corrupt]

That’s the second iridium device I have seen fail, in as many videos. Doesn’t give people confidence in the technology

[@SailorJames]

Yep yep , but still more trust worthy than starlink

[@howardwinrow62]

Hi. I love your trick to start a syphon when topping up your diesel tank. You didn't explain what you were doing but you might have done so in a prior video. Of course it works because you have an enclosed space where you can increase the pressure. Sometimes when you want to start a syphon you don't have that. Neat trick, and I learnt something! Thanks. I use a jiggle syphon and that works in a similar fashion - I do the security line on the Jerry jug as well. Safe boating is no accident! The Hydrovane on a 30 foot long keeled boat must hold her like she is riding on rails. I had an Aries on a Nicolson 32 and it worked flawlessly. Nick went exactly where 'Arry told her to go! Fair winds and safe havens, brother.

[@SailorJames]

It’s a very handy trick for sure

[@mobiuslooped1551]

Man, it’s so cool to tune in from time to time and see all the miles you’ve put under the keel from when I first watched you sail around our Channel Islands up here in Ventura. Quite an accomplishment!! And I’m really proud of you as a Southern Cali guy getting out there and doin’ it! Gotta say though, you make me nervous when you go forward - rail down - on the leeward side! I guess I’m just a solo pussy, but I always go up the windward side, (and then grab around the mast), so when I fall, and have, I fall onto the boat, not over the side! haha!…. Take care mate and good on yah!!

[@SailorJames]

It’s a non issue for an experienced ocean sailor. Thanks for checking in on the videos 👍🏻

[@jacobgrant8401]

Watching your videos is one of the most interesting things I've seen on KZbin. Such a crazy life granted this is coming from a guy that lives in land locked west Virginia. Keep on keeping on dude!

[@SailorJames]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@stevengoodfellow]

Awesome videos James, I'm from Wellington nz and wanting to learn sailing and came across your videos, heaps of great information and your sailing skills are top notch, you really could work on your fishing skills, I'd be smashing the tuna if I were you, check out some videos by Matt Watson, he's got heaps of good tutorials relevant for the pacific. Now that you're in Australia there is a really good squid fishery so I would buy some egi lures and a light rod and reel to target them, beautiful eating! Looking forward to seeing where you go next

[@SailorJames]

I rarely “need” food

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Tritea is a great sailing vessel!!!

[@jsvno]

If u lived in Norway the year 978 - u would be in the crew of Leif Erikson discovering America. Nice video pal!

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻