Sailing to Opunohu Bay on Moorea; From the Crystal Clear Lagoon to Magical Views of Moorea.

Episode #269 : Season 9 : The South Pacific
Hello Friends,
On this episode we say goodbye to Tahiti and have an easy and quick motor sail to Moorea. After a peaceful night on the hook, I wake up in one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited; Magical Moorea. I get into some land adventures with Jay West where we go find the blue eyed eels in a fresh water creek then I head out for a dinghy adventure in the outer reaches of the lagoon.
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[@jeremysanderson9673]

Living the dream there James. You’ve worked for it so enjoy the heck out of it. Thanks for bringing so many beautiful places into our living rooms. You’re a great narrator and a heck of a videographer!

[@Tiki71]

The drone footage and music were perfect at 12:45. Great stuff!

[@theodoreedwards7774]

I'm not a sailor but I have watched most of your videos, and the peace I get is amazing. The sounds of the ocean, the scenery, and the knowledge you give. Keep seeing the world Bro, You have gone where most dream to go 👑💯💯

[@SailorJames]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thanks for watching, glad you enjoy them

[@charles.neuman18]

Amazing to see a creek flowing when you're in the middle of the ocean. This island is small but has so much. I like the background music. It seems more pronounced lately, and it adds to the footage.

[@Trajectionable]

James, the flyover sequence starting around 12:40 is the best thing I've seen in years. Wow.

[@HornetBrato]

You’re living a life of dreams, at least that’s what I’m seeing! Form this cold, rainy, full of bad news Eastern Europe…you are the expression of on life, live it! Have a safe travel ahead!

[@SailorJames]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@reallifewitanthonymcneill]

What James been watching since you left Cali, first time leaving a comment but want to congratulate you on your life 👏 mission living your way great to see you happy and growing continue to be great bro Salute 👑👏🙏

[@nxxdefiant]

Enjoyed the content thanks

[@lynettesharp7728]

Hi James! What beautiful scenery and nice people. I love the bright blue tiny fish- so cute. Enjoy and thanks for sharing. Fair winds 😃

[@bowmanlegacies]

Dude your channel is my zen place! Your adventures are so cool. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for the nice comment ! 🙏🏻

[@raycecil4643]

Good times. Thanks for bringing us along for the sail

[@John_Long]

Hey James, those eels were huge! I too was surprised that a tiny island in the middle of the Pacific not only has fresh water, but its own freshwater eels...so crazy! Fair winds brother! ⛵🌏

[@icysurfer1]

I realized thru your video that Moorea was the best place I have ever been. It was a long time ago, and the island really was great to me.

[@MrCalifornia1234]

They left the best anchor spot for you!

[@dankerns171]

Ur channel has become one of my favorites channels. Good job James

[@larryhill7563]

thank you for sharing

[@sharkymoon422]

Stunning scenery ❤🙏

[@yes0sir0danish0man]

Omg that is just beautiful 👍🙂

[@MizzAugust7]

Ahhh whoa. That IS the clearest ocean water I have Ever seen. Unreal. Aww, I was hoping to see the fancy restaurant! Thank you :)

[@lyckatomas]

Thx and greetings from Prague, Czechia!

[@chaunceywilliams8405]

Stunning James. As an old boater I felt sad that I missed so much. That island is pure paradise.

[@SailorJames]

it was really remarkable!

[@nathanbuck7572]

Thank u again James once again great optics

[@DanO530.8]

thank you James for another amazing video i wish i could be there on my own boat we appreciate your videos

[@chipmiller9074]

Amazing Mountain View

[@Malakai_333]

what an amazing place...

[@tgrupp1247]

Beautiful!!! Another great video!! Thanks for taking us along for the adventure. James, you always have great music that really fits for these videos! Thanks again!!

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for Watching !🙏🏻

[@dontomalino8101]

Keep on keepin on brother. I enjoy your vlog. God bless you brother.

[@ScottJohnCaile]

I appreciate what you do. Such a great, free life.

[@SailorJames]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@MrJosephray]

living the dream! if i had seen these videos when I was a young man I would have made my way to owning a sailboat and exploring the world like you instead of living in Oklahoma my whole life. what a wonderful life you live. i live it with you in watching all your videos and checking every morning to see if a new one is up lol. please keep it up! looking forward to your next adventure and ill be right here with you!

[@SailorJames]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@lerkzor]

Always a pleasure to watch one of your vids James, you have such a chill vibe. Thanks for sharing these amazing sights with us, & I will see you in the next one o/

[@nickolner]

Awesome as usual J, thanks very much

[@Jolie_sailor]

What a magical place.

[@drewboyone]

Another great one James. Thank you 👌✅

[@cj9667]

Moorea ..our favorite island. FP we could definitely there! Love your style…and your adventure!

[@cj9667]

Whoops…..stay there forever…….

[@jamesd.1211]

Thanks for sharing and congrats on the passage to NZ.

[@SailorJames]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@cosmickate4947]

Beautiful! 🌊

[@cosmodog4845]

Thanks James for showing us around that beautiful island, minus 2c here in Scotland! I’m sure you’ll remember the Scottish cold. Watching your journey on tracker. Enjoy yourself. James from Scotland.

[@SailorJames]

I just got to NZ and its 17c here and I am freezing to death 😂

[@ronmiller7135]

Tnx James,have fun.

[@capt.alcummins3364]

Great footage Cap..got to put up the drone even! Too cool!

[@gregruland1934]

Wow - tremendous increase in production value - beautiful -- great job - stay safe

[@eddieseachord4985]

Thanks for taking us along. What an adventure. ⛵️

[@alicassidy8913]

Just amazing footage James... Thanks for letting us get to explore with you. I have always been in love with the South Pacific and through you, I get to see it like never before... The water color, the mountains... Exquisite!!! Enjoy and have fun 🌴⛱️

[@jasonpacific5661]

You said it perfectly. The beauty and magic of the South Seas is so alive in this vid 🐋🌸🌺🌴

[@patboury6730]

Kudos on your opening. So inviting and beautiful. Well done….watching the your adventures you share

[@hamrite]

Some friends of mine managed to fly down to the Gambiers, the whales are around there, with high sea floor !!! I camped in Morea for a while, this Island is paradise. The best spot, maybe too shallow for you, is Noth-West of Morea.

[@StrumattixMusic]

Incredible water vis there!! Wow what an incredible skyline view of those glorious mountains and lush green vegetation. Fair winds James

[@SailorJames]

a really remarkable landscape !

[@seafuryphil]

Awesomeness bud . What a beautiful place.⛵️🍻

[@secondhorizon]

truly stunning views

[@nickcain1508]

Love your stoke James. Stunning scenery

[@timellis5923]

nice man !

[@seantraylor2351]

beautiful !!!

[@davidsturn2309]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing

[@brianmcafee1243]

Loved the video thanks for sharing.

[@robertalexander2478]

Thankyou Brother for bringing us up close and personal with this beautiful island! Love the slow drone shots, and underwater scenes,EPIC! Safe travels and fair winds my friend!

[@johnmichaelmichalsen7837]

Hallo from Norway.

[@sharonmaruca382]

Hi James. I love the way you help us experience the sounds and sights of nature as you are experiencing them, without a lot of loud music to distract us. Tjank you. Sharon

[@SailorJames]

thank you 🙏🏻

[@jonathanwise47]

Super cool, man!

[@captainmike808]

Stunning bay.

[@Nan-ly8zb]

That landscape is insanely gorgeous!!!!! Wow!!!! Thanks for sharing, James. ⛵️🐠⛰

[@SailorJames]

totally unreal!

[@philo2197]

Greetings from Guam! Your videos motivate me to go on more adventures.

[@garthjones7357]

Probably your most amazing anchorage to date! Love your work, cannot thank you enough for your videos! 👍

[@craigbeere2405]

Great video James. Nice scenery.

[@richarddotson8876]

Great episode, thank you!

[@traderryan713]

Way cool!

[@MachTuck]

What a beautiful place James! Your episodes keep getting better n better!

[@SailorJames]

thank you 🙏🏻

[@johnnyT428]

Top vid, every time! Thank you bro. A great balance of epic scenery, aquatic adventure & wildlife, all held together by the thread of your ongoing journey.

[@SailorJames]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@darthdredd2821]

That drone footage mixed with that music literally brought me to tears. Well done sir.

[@SailorJames]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@RESTLESS_ERRANT]

You look like you’ve rolled the clock back ten years. Happy equals healthy. Thanks for another world-class episode! Keep up the great work!

[@reecekairys3646]

Great video as usual mate!

[@jamesallen6624]

Absolutely stunning

[@DavidD6969]

Great video's be sure to come to the Philippines 👍

[@aslansgirl9014]

Beautiful! We’re those divers I saw down by the reef on your way back? No dive flag? 😳

[@SailorJames]

I know I was so sketched and moved close to the reef when I saw their bubbles

[@jamesallen6624]

Stay safe as ALWAYS...I really love your videos. Peace brother James

[@SailorJames]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@markfossen6647]

Great video ! What a beautiful place stunning views

[@adventureairwaves]

Opunohu Bay is a special place! Thanks for sharing. While doing some field work there, I learned (the hard way) why it's named belly of the stonefish". Seems like a nice place to spend some time in a sailboat. Cheers! 🤟

[@loubonaparte5063]

James your editing/creating skills have just grown exponentially... I feel like I'm watching Nat Geo at times...

[@SailorJames]

Thank you 🙏🏻 being able to film such stunning places makes it easier :)

[@bendecido1668]

I'm glad I found this channel. I don't know anything about boats or sailing. But this videos bring me peace like you have no idea. What a blessing. Thanks my friend. Enjoy and be safe!!!

[@oldjack3023]

Thank God the French are in the south pacific

[@studsofdespair]

Epic 🔥

[@robertworel5791]

To James! a bird tells me you might get the courage to sail your boat from France to Australia over a very long passage. Do not ever make long passages like this! Make sure you stop at every supply hub ! Make sure you do not bite off more than you can chew! And keep your main sail maintained! Even though you think it is new and ready. The new sail gets chafed very badly. I hear you may be stranded with no help. God bless and safe smart travels. Less people less disaster🖖🤟🤯🌏🌠🇽🇰📅 stay cool, Don't over heat.

[@SailorJames]

I have over 14k miles of sailing behind me, I know how to maintain and boat and make passages

[@CooksterzLittlefield]

Paint me a picture of Moorea! All the colors and skylines sure invoke the feels! 🏝 Great vid and tour

[@PauHana420]

Aloha James What a beautiful place. Mahalo for taking us along.

[@leaveonlywake]

You can find eels almost any/everywhere freshwater runs into the ocean. Young eels live in small coastal streams/waters while growing, head to sea as adults, and come back to breed later. A friend of mine used to catch them commercially, and he told me he would set his nets up *anywhere* fresh water met salt - ditches, creeks, culverts, small dams... and almost always would catch at least some.

[@SailorJames]

What makes these unique is they have blue eyes

[@leaveonlywake]

@@SailorJames maybe be some type of regional adaptation/mutation/divergence...? Good work on the series, really enjoying it and your non-common 'style', I think it will help you grow your audience. Best of all - congrats on getting out on across the blue! I think there are A-30 circumnavigators in every ocean right now, lol. :)

[@talkaboutitoffgrid]

very beautiful areas you are exploring -- love your journey.

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for Watching ! 🙏🏻

[@bgw9906]

Epic adventure! Eels migrate all over the South Pacific

[@SailorJames]

So Crazy right???

[@bgw9906]

@@SailorJames Saw some large ones in New Zealand. Southern Polynesia on the radar? Take care.

[@ajarnangus8837]

That mountain! Fantasy island. Great episode.

[@sailingsolo5290]

One thing i learned in 35 years cruising. Is in shallow water 10 to 1 is minimum. In deep water 50 feet or more 3 to 1 is totally fine. There are books about this stuff. Besides you paid for that chain. So put it all out. I know you have a hand crank,but save youre boat,not youre back.

[@SailorJames]

You never need 10-1 unless it’s a hurricane and you won’t find a book that says otherwise

[@sailingsolo5290]

@@SailorJames well james its best to anchor with a hurricane in mind at all times then. Here in indonesia and thailand and malaysia we get 50 knots 3 times a week. Usually at 3 am I once saw 80 knots in in indo. There called sumatras More so in indo but can be like this in phuket too.Some seasons. Here in phuket most boats drag anchore there first week or two.they figure it out . More scope. These are short lived squalls less than 4 hours. You will see.

[@JohnLee-im7iu]

Nice one James. Watching from Orlando, Florida

[@SailorJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@neilrush659]

Another fabulous video James and yet another amazing place. I can see from the tracker that ur almost in NZ, congratulations! That's an incredible achievement...can't wait for the passage videos. Safe travels my friend...Neil

[@flash86934]

A lot of respect for you. Wish I could do the same someday.

[@petersoakell6950]

music and visuals are on it.

[@jonmoore7115]

Right. That’s it. No more talking about it. I’m doing it. Thank you.

[@SailorJames]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@SSully1976]

Why am I crying lol!!! Jesus please , I want this so bad

[@SailorJames]

It’s waiting for you !!!!

[@cluelocker]

you are fortunate. What a life you get to lead!

[@sheppytim]

Wow @12:46

[@donnakawana]

Yet another outstanding view of the diversity of life an difference in the bottom from anchorage to anchorage... It's truly been a beautiful gift to be taken along on this journey. Such a spiritual thing sailing can be.. to be at one with our mother is to be at one with the creator!! Thanks again James for sharing your life with us an taking us along for a sail an a ride... ✌🏼💗😊⛵🤙🏼..... DK🌟

[@SailorJames]

Thank you Donna for the sweet comment 🙏🏻 and thanks for watching!

[@makebelievestunt]

With videos of such superior quality, informative, entertaining, you should have 250k subscribers! Beautiful viewing, James.

[@SailorJames]

Thank You 🙏🏻

[@harlanmartin9964]

WOW......just incredible!

[@TL-rl9xk]

Beautiful passage and unreal scenery!

[@nortonmolly]

Glad you made it to New Zealand safe and sound 👍👍

[@SailorJames]

Thanks 👍

[@maborchiff2283]

What an amazing life this is, thanks for sharing with us landlubbers 🤙