Sailing From Australia to Southeast Asia on a 30ft sailboat; Rhonda's First Ocean Passage

[@LitbyNoonProductions]

So wonderful James and Rhonda, again I say thank you both for sharing your adventures with us.

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@dardaraveiga6512]

Just lovely how you James reflect on Rhonda with joy….have fun and stay safe.

[@billhanna5455]

My thoughts exactly .

[@kealyduvalle1178]

@@imiloa. 😡That’s so typical and only to be expected.

[@shanemaloney1716]

James !!!!! I’ve been watching you since shortly after your launch. I’m so glad you found Rhonda. She seams like a special person

[@bernardklooz6980]

This is the best food I've ever seen you eat on a long passage James! So happy for ya!

[@SailorJames]

💯💯💯

[@Seafariireland]

Lovely passage experience!

[@hectorsarraga2475]

James, I learned so much from you during the past two years. One of the things that impress me is your ability to improvise and get things done. Since Rhonda joined you y’all also shared the great chemistry and positive energy necessary to travel in small boat. Safe travels and full sails into the horizon

[@weekendcruiser]

Really excited for this passage and video! I feel like we're heading into a whole new world! Thank you for taking us along for the ride.

[@doriandryden]

Master sailor, master editor. Great shots. Great movie

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@oldjack3023]

Mastabata

[@snakeeyes4424]

James I love best your ocean passages and Rhonda just graduated from her first ocean passage. She is a great woman to have on the boat and a great partner to you.

[@jeffclark7233]

Great presentation guys. Keep up the good work.

[@loubonaparte5063]

She's a TROOPER!!!! Great content man and thanks so much for sharing, James.... Rhonda is such a class act and perfect balance between a fine lady and an adventurous sailor!!!

[@hundredcaws]

Indeed

[@sailingattitude]

Small boat food preparation underway, your the lady to teach us 😊

[@jaydubya4727]

Excellent long format passage video. This one had everything. I love the way your relationship with Rhonda has grown and flourished. From an observer's perspective, she's a great addition to your life and adventure story. She really seemed at home on board and at sea and I very much look forward to seeing her in each episode. Thank you both, again, for sharing your lives.

[@johnpelitidis6297]

Thanks James & Rhonda... just wonderful to watch you travelling through the isolation on a humble yet purposeful yacht...😊

[@isabelleb.1270]

SO thankful for this long video of the passage, and yes : it was really nice seing Rhonda enjoying herself and watching you happy for her ! And that Friday pizza party ! Woohoo !! 🧡✨

[@LoveGrubGalley]

Love a good boat pizza… we have shared a few now 🤤

[@randys1889]

Freaking EPIC! what a beautiful and fun video. As per usual 🙄 Cheers from Southern California USA 🇺🇸 ❤

[@SailorJames]

Thanks so much!!

[@Psylucks]

I'll be watching as always, I appreciate you James and Rhonda!

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sabbilar7638]

Well done 👍 first time for me in Asia this last summer, can’t wait to go back

[@brevardfencecompany]

And to think a lot of people go on deck with no harness. When you called out to Rhonda, she didn’t even know that you had fell. I guess it could be that quick. Be safe love all the new camera angles

[@markmahan6768]

This is, in my opinion and without a doubt, your finest video thus far! Congratulations, it's wonderful! ❤

[@charliec8849]

What a fantastic voyage!!! Thanks for taking us. You are a lovely couple. Can't wait to join you guys in Indooooo!!!

[@lowcountrydawg2525]

I've said many times "it ain't sailing until somebody's bleeding." Great content, as always. Thanks.

[@SailorJames]

I think you are doing it wrong 😂😂😂

[@codydevereaux7178]

Yoooo I just watch the most bad ass guy in my life. Soooo awesome! Thank you guys for sharing your amazing life. You guys work incredibly together!

[@DaveWaller-d4e]

Another epic one thanks for showing the world to us and taking the time to make the videos. Rhonda brings a whole new dimension to your work.

[@SailorJames]

It was a great passage !

[@Mallorica-Reisen]

have a safe passage ! you two are a wonderful couple ! cant wait to hear about the new adventures. love from Spain. ok. you had a safe passage ! just finishing your video !

[@reneebriggs5868]

Hi James and Rhonda! Wanted to let you know I enjoy following your adventures! Also I am beyond impressed with you James. Your ability to remain stable and positive as all kinds of bad things occur around you is inspiring and amazing. Blessings to you in all your travels and keep up the good work!

[@jakeroth5809]

James great adventure is good to have Ronda on the boat…she is a great companion to you and a great crew. Great video❤

[@ladyadarathecrone7494]

I really enjoy your longer videos. This was awesome. :) That pizza looked really good.

[@SailorJames]

thanks 🙏🏻

[@williamtownsend3279]

Super cool! Been waiting for this one 🎉

[@AlanpittsS2a]

Your videos are amazing man. It’s really neat to have seen you leaving from California and your journey since then. Stay safe bro

[@SailorJames]

It’s been a wild ride

[@roadboat9216]

Well in your last video I said “fair winds, you had them! Great passage. All down wind, yaaaay. Now exciting new countries. And sooooooo much more fun with someone to share them with! So happy for you guys.

[@SailorJames]

Great winds indeed

[@shaynevaughn3164]

Sometimes the ocean seems like the last frontier on earth. I enjoy watching you explore it. Greetings from a ranch in NW Arkansas

[@johnnyliminal8032]

Edmonton AB chimes in.

[@shoshanvale]

It was great to follow this passage on predictwind. Seeing this footage months later is a great bonus! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for following along on the blog and checking out the video 🙏🏻

[@davemcgowan2731]

Loved every minute ! Best one yet. Reminded me of my Darwin-Ambon 1998 race trip. Wonderfull sailing. Hope to be up there next year as well ! Dave Port Hedland

[@beckyheidi625]

I really enjoyed this!! Thanks

[@gigisielaff]

Rhonda, the flag props James gave woulda choked me up, too. Actually I did choke up for you. What a moment of joy and pride you must’ve felt. The “maidenhead” scene with you sitting at the bow was lovely. Good capture, James! Can’t wait for next vlog!

[@SailorJames]

🫡🇺🇸🇳🇿🐬🍑🐬

[@gigisielaff]

@ ha! the peach. i’m in georgia so that caught my eye. james, my favorite state is new mexico. love that place. rhonda, my dad is a kiwi. much love! ima join your patreon. you guys are the most deserving as it takes so much effort and money to sail. you guys are so organized and honest/real, and consistent and appreciative.

[@triplel8704]

Awesome job guys! Loved it.

[@coxey1835]

Great content guys, loved when you set the kite! Safe sailing 🇦🇺🍻

[@SailorJames]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@mickypoo]

That was epic! Good job surviving a few close calls. Indo looks rad - looking forward to it!

[@SailorJames]

It’s a wild place for sure !

[@Peterjenkins1011]

Loved every minute of this amazing journey. Thanks for sharing James and Rhonda.

[@gregvaughn4286]

Great video, you and Rhonda are awesome.

[@JimWalkerMusic]

That was awesome James thanks for sharing buddy

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@CR-cs6mq]

Great work guys!! Very interesting content and some really top camera shots. Looking forward to the next post.

[@SailorJames]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@sambennett8852]

Started watching from the sailing alone across an ocean video...been so cool to see the journey. The way you smile and look at Rhonda when she talks is too cute.

[@stevenpike7530]

Congrats on the passage…great vlog.

[@ColleenWarner-ps5eb]

Oh my goodness that was amazing! 😊

[@SailorJames]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Katy99941]

Awesome video guys....Rhonda you are a real trooper, a great match for each other. Blessings and happy travels.😊😊

[@demetrisdemetrious8702]

Great video and another great adventure you have invited as Thank you James & Rhoda, And I am glad you have someone enthusiastic as you about sailing and sharing your adventures That’s just great to see Thank you both Fair winds to you 🙏⛵️

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

Once again I saw that the world is more beautiful with yours

[@edwardfinn4141]

James , another great video I’ve been following you from the beginning, before the Catalina Islands incident, since the big guy on the dock helped you with the engine. I’m glad you are happy!!

[@bowersish9489]

Thanks!

[@judithnicholais1492]

So enjoyed this longer video ---- Happy Thanks giving from the States ( almost ). Tremendously grateful I get to share in this fantastik adventure you guys are taking. Until next time --- Thanks loads and be safe.

[@victorimmature]

What a Great Passage , Brilliant Fix of the Whisker pole , I was Thinking about the Cooking underway thing , and this other Great Sailor ( solo ) i Follow Has this Kind of Plank that Slides out to make a Seat , he kind of sits stride of it Between his legs and it gives him both hands to use , he was doing stuff in some quite Rough seas no problem . Great Vid Thanks for posting .

[@kees891]

And with the sound from the waves, water and no background music. Thanks. A lot of sucess.

[@GrazieGoesBush]

Thank you for sharing your adventures. There is something so calming and enjoyable in spending time with you both.

[@DrRemidi]

Best passage video I've ever seen. Really catches the sea state and the exhaustion of the constant motion. Good job!

[@BuildingSYMistress]

PRECIOUS experiences, for you both! And your explanation re. the 'best parts' James 👌 Power and blessings to you both!

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@mister_mysterium_tremendum]

This last year I have binged watched most of your videos and I am living through you while I work from home! There are other people documenting their experiences, but I connect with you unlike others. You're a humble, chill, lone-wolf kind of guy that walks his own path and I love that. It's even better to see you with Rhonda now too! Life is better with company. I've always felt a deep kinship with the ocean and the water/beaches since I was young, and your videos allow me to connect with it more, if only in a small way. God bless you brother. Thank you for allowing me to live a little bit more through you. Hope you enjoy Indonesia! Safe travels! Looking forward to experiencing it with you! ;)

[@jogrant3851]

That was a terrific and wonderful video and it almost felt like being there on Triteia, experiencing the voyage. So many memorable moments and loved the conversations. I got to say that you two are so in sync as a sailing couple. Loved seeing the passage, thank you. I've read your tracking journal, so looking forward to now seeing it. Heard it in the dark, omg. Happy Sails!!

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for the kind comment and for tuning in 🙏🏻

[@mjh6570]

We really enjoyed this video, it was one of our favorites👍🏻

[@tharrison4691]

Pleasure to see you both enjoying The Life. Ms Rhonda, please continue sharing about the food cooking/storage at sea. Good music too! Especially helpful content, I learn so much here. Wish you both good health and fair winds.

[@JanterWee]

by far the best sailing vlog out there and I follow a lot of them 💪

[@xionerebus]

Fabulous watch both of you..... Looking forward to your to your Vlogs as you explore Indonesia. Thank you for letting us into your life's and incredible journeys.

[@sailingsitka]

Amazing Episode , always love your long format ocean passage videos . Really brings me in there as much as a video can . Cheers from Costa Rica mate

[@SailorJames]

Thanks 🙏🏻 hope y’all have a great passage through the canal and on to new adventures!

[@sailingsitka]

@ Thanks mate , looking forward to seeing both your journeys unfold . Stay salty

[@daviddeegan8821]

That was a fantastic video best I’ve ever seen on the sailing channels, well done guys

[@SailorJames]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@ralph-io6bj]

Loved watching yas on this passage! Great video! Looking forward to the next ones!

[@SailorJames]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@th7297]

Thank you very much for having us participate on this epic journey 🎉🚀😎

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Acetrader1069]

What a fantastic episode.. you guys make a great couple and thankyou for sharing your adventure.

[@biffer24]

Awesome. The excited vibes were palpable. Stay safe!

[@jeffmercier1974]

What an awesome video, a great experience for the both of you, thanks for sharing ✌️

[@TL-rl9xk]

Great video! Congrats on making it to Indonesia!

[@mattmeiners985]

So great to see you back on passage..... Mahalo.....

[@dwood9761]

Thanks again guys, made my Sunday evening ❤

[@SailorJames]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dwood9761]

@SailorJames hope you guys are having a great day xx

[@byronwarren7779]

That was an awesome 6 days on the seas.....really enjoy all the content. Be safe .......from Toronto, Canada.

[@jeffandrews-lb8hz]

This was such a great show ...wow 😊😊

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mscali6397]

How I wish I had $ to have fun - I would show the gratitude I feel in you sharing your ⛵ journey with I and so many. I have been watching for longevity now - I feel this is one of my favorites in so many ways! Love, Lil Ms Mary Poppins 💕🦋⛵ ✌️🤟

[@SailorJames]

Happy that you enjoy the videos 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@markdanaroth6178]

❤ you guys and if I may say that sailing footage was enlightening as to what sailing oceans is like

[@haroldjohnston5842]

Now that was a ride sailor James thanks for taking me along

[@TheSusieTom]

What a lovely trip. Thank for sharing

[@julianbatcheler9970]

What a great upload. So good to watch. Loved every minute. James, maybe the seasick was from adrenaline from when you injured yourself? Your worst case scenario planning was interesting. Always worth going over. Not something you usually see on You Tube.

[@rickwunn2850]

Now that’s sailing !! True monohull experience. You and Sam are the only true blue water sailors I enjoy !! The others with their fancy catamarans and trimarans which are nothing but problems. All they talk about is faulty wiring, leaks etc .. Keep up the great work !!

[@SailorJames]

Thanks 🙏🏻 it takes exactly zero skill to “sail” a multihull, they are just powerboats with sails , thanks for watching

[@synthalorenz3363]

You guys are amazing. James and Rhonda watching you guys navigate is sweet. Life is SO much better with a loving partner. Many many adventures await. Thanks for sharing your journey. ❤️❤️🌈

[@sf017s4]

James and Rhonda. That was exciting and I am glad you enjoyed that together. Tough going in such a small vessel and so brave of you both. You will love Indonesia, the people are lovely and friendly. I envy you both and wish I could join you. Take care and I’ll continue to watch along.😮

[@angelwalker979]

That was amazing! Glad you guys made it there safe. 🩵⛵️💙

[@SailorJames]

It was a great passage

[@Darcee-p9o]

Yes, Mmes & Rhonda, that is surely a question that NEEDS to be asked, and thought long & hard about. One of the realities of sailing.....

[@warrenmccollum6540]

Another great video y’all are awesome

[@MarkDManning]

What a great video- thank you, you guys make a great team!

[@matthewAnsell-k1p]

A great passage James, I know how you feel, I sailed around the uk earlier in the year with my partner that had never sailed before. Well done to you Rhonda too.

[@MarkSeymour-g7o]

Great content, I really enjoy your videos.

[@Dstew57A]

Thank you for this. I have never seen grey skies with the water still being turquoise blue….such a beautiful scenes.

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Great video Amigos!!❤😂🎉

[@sailing1stwatch]

Awesome guys! Awesome!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@keeldragger]

Looking forward to this episode!

[@tripp7387]

nice man, last video i watched of yours was when you were in french polynesia. good to see you still going strong

[@SailorJames]

Lots of miles covered since then, thanks for checking back in.

[@vickyburton7719]

Best video yet guys loved it

[@Arjun-lt4gs]

After Indonesia, then to Philippines🇵🇭. For sure you will have a good time here! Happy Sailing.

[@SailorJames]

Too high of security for risk

[@DARTHDANSAN]

@@SailorJameswhat makes you say that ?

[@rikkamango8701]

​@@DARTHDANSANPirates, i believe he mention that before.

[@Arjun-lt4gs]

@@SailorJames probably before in mindanao areas but not now, you can explore a lot of islands in the visayas and luzon. we are peaceful people! one island i can recommend you can visit is Kalanggaman Island, its close to my hometown.

[@louissanderson719]

@@Arjun-lt4gsa KZbinr was recently kidnapped and murdered there. Fuck that

[@melisam.3180]

Oh my GOOCHIE..!!! What a awesome voyage you guy's had and those waves in the beginning, was kinda scary watching the boat rocking and then the waves just started mellowing out.! And the DOLPHIN's swimming just right in front leading y'all towards land was the "BESTESSES", guess you could kinda say you had "nudie peeper's", was too funny...!!! So glad when you saw land and happy you made it safely. Can't wait for this adventure & too see where you go, what you see and do, the people you meet, the food you get to eat and all that good stuff, so please stay safe and the main thing...thank you so very much for taking us along with you!!!!

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Yall got some major balls of steel to sail the pacific.

[@lidiarte]

Awesome!!!

[@dracey1778]

Really enjoyed it. Great editing.

[@shanep5121]

I like the long format. I know that's a lot of work to compile- most people don't realize how much work that is. The last scene on the shore reminded me of being on the Nile outside of Cairo. It sounded eerie and ominous but it was just all the mosques' call to prayer playing at the same time echoing across the water. It was really an ethereal and beautiful sound.

[@SailorJames]

at first they create an atmosphere of an exotic location, but the 4am calls loose their charm pretty quickly

[@shanep5121]

@SailorJames hahaha yea, it's Ike when the neighbor's rooster crows every morning.

[@TR1L.16]

Really enjoyed this well done Rhonda and James. ❤ lee uk