Summer in Alaska: Sailing Under Eternal Daylight | A&J Sailing S4E9 Sailing Alaska

[@DaveJohnEllis]

Lovely and once again full of joy and enthusiasm, and Maya's music was delightful as always.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it. Maya is exceptionally talented💫

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

@@AllisonandJamesSailing That Maya on the violin? I thought I recognized the music.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

@ sure is! She’s so talented

[@toddcarlson8207]

Epic episode!!!!! I absolutely love your content. Very inspirational, especially rounding the "corner" and seeing the mountains grandeur!!!! Wow, cheers!!!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Love to hear that, thank you! We’re so glad you’re enjoying the journey, cheers!

[@derekmcqueen4589]

Thanks! Is it just me or is James starting to look more and more like Ernest Hemingway. If he starts quoting Old man and the sea, it may be time for an intervention.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

“Let him think that I am more man than I am and I will be so” Haha we have a copy on the boat!Thanks so much for your continued support Derek! We really appreciate it.

[@DennisMacdonald-r7d]

Totally agree on Ernest Hemingway

[@Vagabond1209]

Life is grand….you’re becoming one of us. Next time it’ll be right grand, my son.Thanks for taking us along!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

We are so lucky to be doing this! Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@thesophiagibson]

thanks for highlighting John Muir, Scottish legend. we so enjoy following you x

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Love hearing that, thanks so much for writing to let us know! Cheers!

[@gregsage1605]

So awesome! I sailed the same channels, with the same destination, stopping in many of the same harbors, a few years ago. The hard part reflecting back is that Alaska never leaves, you always want more. Enjoy!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

That’s amazing! Agreed, it really leaves a lasting impact. Editing these very much living in reverie, we might have to head back for more!

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Thank you.

[@curtkuhns]

Enjoyed your video. Somehow comforting to hear you have the same reaction as I had during my first (and last) trip to Alaska. You two salty dogs make it so much more enjoyable. Watch out for hazards to navigation and keep in mind your position on the food chain. -Curt❤❤

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

So glad you enjoyed it Curt! Probably a common reaction to be absolutely gobsmacked! The landscape here really is that dramatic and beautiful. We certainly don’t want to run into anymore bears😅 Thanks for writing Curt, we’ll see you in the next one!

[@davelawery4811]

Superb, Great Cooking. Keep well & Stay safe 👍🇬🇧

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thank you!!

[@Mr_G_in_Alba]

John Muir, another great Scotsman. Watching your previous videos reminded me of sailing Scotlands west coast, but moreso the Southern West coast of Norway........ I didnt think anything would surpass the majesty of the nature and light of arctic North Norway, but i think Alaska might be in with a chance...... Beautiful

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Beautiful!! We’re really keen to sail Scotland’s coast as well as Norway and the rest of Scandinavia

[@patsymartin3634]

Thank you Thank you Thank you! It's So Beautiful!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

You're welcome! We're happy you’re enjoying. We’ll see you in the next one, cheers!

[@kiloindia9798]

Great to meet you two on the ferry last week. Cheers!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thanks for saying hi, it was great chatting with you! Keep us posted on the journey with the boat! And hope to see you out there soon💫

[@Marinerjac]

I was born and raised in Alaska,it warmer my heart to see you pull the anchor by hand as that was my job for many years. Your filming eye is doing great justice to the wide open space of Alaska. You folks are great.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe, that’s amazing! It’s a great compliment to hear we’re doing the landscape justice, we put immense pressure on ourselves attempting to capture it well. So thanks so much for that!

[@peterb4620]

Your sailing adventures in Alaska are just amazing. Great photography and narration. Thank you for sharing.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

We’re so glad you enjoyed! Love to hear that, cheers!

[@threewins3]

Oh my, so magnificent! Beautiful views, beautiful music, beautiful narration, beautiful humans. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe, you’re too kind! Thanks so much for being here with us, we look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!

[@nancyhunka3059]

Land of the midnight sun - so beautiful. Epic trip !

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thanks so much Nancy!!!

[@keithh3463]

Just finished putting another coat of varnish on wood work and taking a break to find you posted a video! What a gift! Love it!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe, love to hear that our videos are a good break from projects! Hope to get to our varnish one day 😅 cheers!

[@brianhockenstein7011]

wow guys, episodes are looking great!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awh, thanks so much for checking them out friend!

[@ajbishop890]

Wow! very beautiful and stunning sceneries. I guess I'll have to put that on my to do bucket list when I get my sailboat in near future. Thanks for sharing.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

That landscape here is incredible! Best of luck with your boat search and happy sailing!

[@mathewmauldin4874]

I just found your channel a few days ago. I haven't sailed since I was a boy, over 25 years ago. Seeing this beauty and the simplicity of sailing a boat on the sea is bringing is reminding me of that time. Thank you for the content you are creating.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

So glad you found us! Happy to hear you’re enjoying what we’re creating and it’s bringing back good memories💫

[@SailSmileReDo]

Thank You for your new episode) Love your attitude of having a glass half full and not half empty)) Way to Go! We're spending our winter currently in a very warm Mazatlan, Mexico. So watching You cruising cool Alaska waters among the glaciers and such, kind of making us a bit cooler )))) Anyway, I'm raising my Tequila cocktail glass in your honour guys! We'll be back to our beautiful BC in less than 5 months and start our new cruising season as well. Cheers! Looking forward to your new episode, as always)

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe thanks so much for that! Glad we’re helping to keep cool! 🧊 We certainly would appreciate sipping a cocktail in a warm place such as that right about now, thanks for enjoying one for us! Hope to run into you up here, maybe share an anchorage and a beverage together soon. Cheers!

[@barberamcisaac1633]

Mountains ♥️ Hoping to see them here in Chile! But it’s been too cloudy here. Yummy food. Looks like you’ve had some great sunny days. Love you guys ❤

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

So jealous of your Chile cruising! We were graced with a good few sunny days the Summer. Hope you get to see some incredible mountains in Chile soon. Cheers!

[@slimdog72]

Good one, thanks.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

We’re glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@DennisMacdonald-r7d]

So stunning hoping to sail there 1 day. Great video tyvm

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

You gotta get up here, Alaska is breathtaking! We hope to keep sharing more adventures with you, cheers!

[@donna2753]

Absolutely beautiful! Your editing, voice overs….well….. everything is captivating! You two were definitely sailors in another lifetime! What months were your journey? Trying to plan for cruising from Puget Sound in the spring. Thanks for everything you do for us!! Best day of the week is when Allison and James post a new vid!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe, love to hear that!! Thank you so much! We left the Broughtons to sail North end of May. This was filmed around the Summer solstice. We cruised around Alaska until mid August when James visa expired. Wish we had more time up there. Might have to head back💫

[@ferry6497]

You are such a lovely couple 😊

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awh, that’s really kind. Thank you!

[@bobschick2943]

Fantastic episode!!! Such awesome scenery and what an epic adventure! And, I'll bet the cuisine on Uintah rivals that of any cruise ship - 😄- I'm sure being in the fresh air on the water all day long will make any meal taste that much better 😀. Really looking forward to the next episode⛵⛵⛵

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Glad you enjoyed another one! Things definitely taste better out here. Really looking forward to sharing upcoming episodes. We’re just getting to the good stuff, cheers!

[@Johnny_ray782]

Allison & James, I just moved to the PNW and hope to get out as you two did/are. I can fit all the information I know about sailing on a post card written with a Sharpie! You two are inspiring me to go forth. Johnny Ray PS, Is it bad luck to name the boat before you get her?

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Johnny! Thank you so much for your generosity and support! We really appreciate it so much🙏🏽 And congratulations on moving to the PNW, we hope to see you out there! The inside passage is a great place to learn, or at least it was for us! Reach out if we can help with anything! Re naming the boat, depends how superstitious you are!?haha

[@leerod]

So beautful😊❤

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe, glad you think so. Cheers!

[@canonen100]

By a miracle I got my boat to the Puget Sound in September. I’m wintering in Bellingham. I plan on cruising north in the spring. I hope I can see you guys.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

That’s awesome! Hope to catch you out there!

[@davidmontgomery1016]

I am soooooo jealous!

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awh, hope you make it there to experience it first hand. Thanks for watching, cheers!!

[@tahoesnowlion]

You both look wonderful and so happy! Was wondering where you were adventuring off to. Alaska is so beautiful and that inland passage though so pretty can be very trying at times. Sailed a portion of it many years ago. Thank you for sharing.🦉🍁🫎🦫🦦❤

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awh, thank you! Being out here definitely keeps you healthy. We hope to keep to a bi-weekly posting schedule although they are a lot of work! The passage is stunning but challenging at times for sure. More about that in upcoming episodes. Stoked to share those with you. Thank you for writing!

[@chantal-isabellebaribeault4033]

I love your video so much that I’m now considering moving to BC from Quebec and learn how to sail over there instead.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awh wow, it’s an amazing place to learn how to sail!

[@garthjones3747]

glad to see you again I ws wondering where you got to happy sailing although im really a stink potter but did a lot of sailing with a friend on his CT37 pilot house sloop enjoy

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Haha sailing or not, we all share a common love for the sea! Good to hear from you, cheers!

[@BrokePhilanthropist]

I sleep so much better during the day,I’m heading north first thing when I get a boat.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Ah you’ll love the North then, it’s the place to be!

[@gertboerman3666]

You are becoming my favourite sailing channel. And...."The Land of the Midnight Sun". For me then you are referring to Alaska and Norway. However, Al Di Meola wrote a great album with the same title. Great fusion, despite the fact that he based it on the USA being lighted by electric bulls all night.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awh, love to hear that! So glad you’re enjoying what we’re creating💫

[@noldushumlesnurr6169]

Yess 🎉🎉 another Alaska video. Will enjoy it with fire in the oven, a hot cup of tea and some biscuits later tonight. Always love your incredible videos, so I know it will be a good time🙂 Anyway, a comment for the algorithm and my best wishes for your adventure .

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Awe that sounds divine! Thanks so much for helping out with the algorithm, we really appreciate that! Hope you enjoy the video, cheers!

[@Andre-yu3qs]

Fantastic, thanks for sharing.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

So glad you enjoyed it, cheers!

[@petechadwick6261]

Awesome 🎉

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

We're so glad you think so, thanks for watching!

[@dalebrabb4756]

I love it that you're wearing xtratufs, James, it's the footwear of choice up there in Alaska.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

haha you mean the Alaskan slipper?!

[@patcosgrove3077]

great video loved it

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

We’re so glad! Thanks for writing, cheers!

[@CaptainG-xs3yo]

🌎⛵🎸😎

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thanks for tuning in, cheers!

[@revans4774]

😎

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Cheers mate!

[@robertgold2643]

🙏😁🙏

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Cheers Robert!

[@jerrysmith4461]

When ever you are near glaciers, capture some ice that has broken free and put it in your ice box, it will last forever.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

It really does! It’s so dense and lasts forever. Kept our coolers (and drinks) cold all Summer, cheers!

[@wastinson]

You don't need to answer my previous question; it appears that you have replaced your drowned drone (now that I've watched a couple of times; some shots are obviously from a drone...duh!). Keep up the good work you guys. Um...so winter's coming on soon. Are you back home by now, I presume?

[@wastinson]

I take it back. I guess what I saw is FUTURE footage so I'm guessing that you picked up a new drone in ?Petersburg maybe. Twas I who was confused. Enjoy.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Correct! We couldn’t continue into the best parts of Alaska without a good aerial camera, especially heading up to the glaciers! But we were drone-less for a couple of episodes.. Winter is indeed close at hand, we’re back in Canada for the time being. Working hard to fill the cruising kitty to fund the next szn💫

[@sergueiothonucci1638]

😃

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thanks for watching Sergueio, cheers!

[@BrokePhilanthropist]

Get yourself a large bobber and put it 6 feet from the hook. You’ll get some good fish. Cheers

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

Thanks for the tip, cheers!

[@BrokePhilanthropist]

Sry to bomb your comments but if it helps I’m happy. Egg glassing. You may know what it is. If not it’s a game changer for egg life.

[@BrokePhilanthropist]

I’ve been off grid for a few years and food is first.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

So far we’ve been getting away with flipping them every so often, but it’s quite chilly on the boat up here so they don’t tend to spoil very quickly!

[@georgelesdeplorables7583]

Repetitions gonna kill this channel. . . . just saying.

[@AllisonandJamesSailing]

What are you finding repetitious? Us sailing in Alaska?

[@wastinson]

haters gotta hate! Get over yourself georgeles

[@McAdamsMechanics]

​@@AllisonandJamesSailing the beginning about the Melatonin was used in another video. Thats what he meant. Cheers from the mountains 🏔

[@georgelesdeplorables7583]

@@AllisonandJamesSailing Not at all, your sailing in Alaska per se has nothing to do with what I'm tryin to say. All I'm saying is that using the same video sentence with 3 'different' commentaries won't do the trick in the long run. No matter how stunning is the Alaskan nature around you, it makes it hard for us, viewers to really appreciate it if you filling the pretty good video sentence with a 'filler' audio over and over again. Less is sometimes more. I understand, that keeping the channel monetized and youtube algorithms happy cost's a lot's of time spend on editing and uploading and all that is taking away the fun of full time sailing itself and I get it - you have bills to pay, feed the hydra to keep the show goin' somehow and - being a sailor from PNW myself - there's not always enough things happenin' worth making video abut. Not because it's neccessarily boring but, let's be frank - how many times you can repeat a video abut the same thing over and over again and keep it atractive and worth watching eh? But there's exceptions - if you find some time, check the 'Life is like Sailing' channel as an example how to make relaxing, likable and good looking sailing videos without much talking, where is - compared to your channel - really not much 'happening'. Anyway, I wish you all the best, don't kill the messenger and maybe, one day we can talk abut all this over some good beer - my treat. Cheers from SV Poldi