The Impossible Dream: Various Ways You Can Achieve The Dream Of Sailing Around The World

[@chrischesher912]

"If you have enough crumbs you can make a piece of bread." That's got to be one of the best I've heard for a long time. Thanks for your down to earth observations of boat cruising life James. I've been a fan for a good while now and you never seem to get swept up in the bikini, clickbait scene which I wholeheartedly thank you for. Fair winds.

[@jasonmcintosh2632]

Great series of videos. What I like the most about your videos is that you're not blowing smoke, you're sharing your (mostly) raw unedited experiences and not trying to be something you're not.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

As a boatbuilder and a sailor (who had to abort some of the plans prematurely for health reasons) I can contribute two advices here: First, in doubt, better take the smaller boat, both because of overall costs and because of easier handling in deteriorating conditions. And second: Do. Not. Wait. Cheers James, and thanks for sharing.

[@KatKin123]

I’m 48, solo mama (x3) working hard and taking my first steps towards my impossible dream. Signed up for a local RYA course. Tomorrow is a sailing lesson (3/6) in the morning (dingy) and a trip on a cat in the afternoon around the Jurassic coast. You’re right, just do it! I’m totally loving it ⛵️ one step at a time ….. I won’t be a free agent for a few more years so this is my commitment to my future dream.

[@21stcenturyfoxy]

In the same boat, so to speak. Done my first RYA course and now looking at buying a day boat to sail for a few years. Once the kids fly the nest, I’m off on an adventure myself. Good luck chasing the dream 😊

[@mike8631]

That is incredible. Well done!

[@decapolis01]

This series answers so many questions and is an honest view of sailing life. I doubt you would ever get this from watching other channels that only want to show you the fun side of sailing. Thanks for sharing!

[@onedirectionforlife8826]

Awesome video series. Thank you for being down to earth and honest. I appreciate your smooth production style. I especially appreciate your honesty with finances regarding your income, I think a lot of sailing channels gloss over this information. Thanks!!

[@simonlookmire8417]

Thanks James, enjoyed this series. A "dream" becomes a "plan" when you start taking small logical steps towards it :) Really appreciated your insights and the options you present.

[@GregwilsonAzureSecurity]

Another great video. Excellent mini-series on sailing. This was enough for me to get interested without getting overwhelmed by the detail. I hope you make more of this kind of content.

[@StormSignal]

You asked for feedback:- This miniseries provides a great collection of thoughts and good advice in bite sized portions. A succinct overview of what would take hours and hours of YT watching to summarize for oneself. Plus, You are actually doing it and bring that background cred to your opinions and advice. WELL DONE. I had already selected the 3-6 months per year option for myself and Jasmine, a 32ft Samson C-Mist that I have converted into a Junk Rig Sloop, will be ready for me and Dixie, my English Pointer, to set off from South Africa early next year. Should we perchance share an anchorage somewhere the dinner is on me. Fair winds Cap'n.

[@forestraven5271]

Thanks! Hope this helps James , great videos my man !👍

[@SailorJames]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@chrismack7088]

I have been watching more sailing youtube in the past few months than is healthy! Planning to buy my first boat. You are the FIRST person I've seen to ever discuss how much they make via youtube/patreon, and I think that's awesome. Also, one of the few larger channels that doesn't spam me with 3-5 minute long sponsorship nonsense, which I super appreciate. Also loved 'if you have enough crumbs you can make a piece of bread'!

[@SailorJames]

Yeah I don’t do “paid partnerships” because I think they are tacky. Even when I am super low on money I don’t do them. I am glad you found the info helpful and straightforward

[@RumaNanuk]

Awesome series, James. Thank you. You've given us so much great information and ideas. We love the laid back style of all your videos. We can't wait to get our amazing dream happening too.

[@paulliebenberg3410]

Great ending to a great series. Part of my fascination with sailing is because of a neighbor, in California in the mid 1960's, figured a way to sail the South Pacific on his WW2 VA disability income (not much). Sold his house, bought a Cheoy Lee, got a PO Box in Hawaii, and off he went. Near as I can tell his dream was fulfilled, lost touch after a few Christmas cards.

[@Americangurl86]

Hey sailor❤ Your videos are the guidebook for my possible dream! Thank you🙏🌄🥰

[@sandralea4935]

Down to earth and informative series! thank you so much, you have excellent teaching skills! Just followed 81 year old Jeanne Socrates solo cross the Pacific for the umpteenth time via her KZbin channel. Also 20-something Holly Martin solo-ing the same trip! There's a lot of incredible inspiration to get going out there... thanks for bringing what you bring to it James!

[@alanluscombe8a553]

Bro I can’t thank you enough for your videos man.

[@Duxa_]

WoW James! Whole miniseries is supreme.

[@SailingAlbinBallad92]

Commenting for the algorithm. Thanks James. You're right it was your "rudder lost at sea" vid I first came across. Im trying the sailing channel thing but am at a very very early phase. The filming thing is amazing fun but it can be exhausting and is also expensive. Regarding the costs, my favorite example is the guys from Sailing Kittiwake. They have a video where they discuss that they spend around 500 pounds per month with the two of them cruising europe and the med. Now thats affordable! And their remote work brought them 700 pounds or more per month. These stories exist and motivate me a lot.

[@Docsimple]

Thank you for sharing this life. It's hard not to follow! I've spent so much time on the water, but it's true. The S.O. always thinks I'm nuts. Then I watch these and all I'm thinking is not living free is nuts. Liked, subscribed and I'll buy you dinner on payday.

[@shanep5121]

James, you do such a great job artistically with your videos. Intersticing cuts of sailing life between the topics is such a professional touch but many people wouldn't think of something like that. Your art experience shows a lot in your photography and editing.

[@basicinfoplaybook]

Thanks for the transparency in this video, James. Ive always appreciated that about you. I know you have shared a large portion of your life with us, the viewers: Im sure all will agree that we appreciate it. After seeing small clips of your early days in this video series and knowing a little background of your art and art installations, have you considered sharing more about your previous 'land life'? I always ask about your art in the live chats and im super curious of your background in 'Set Fabrication', where you come from, and frankly, who you are. Im sure you are well aware you are a different cut than that average YT sailor. From the tats & piercings to the Misfits reference in your old merch - will you consider doing a deeper dive / bio of who you are and what shaped your character? Props on living your dream.

[@SailorJames]

I keep my past lives and my current life very separate because I like to stay on subject but you can google search “j.frede” and find tons of stuff online from my art and music careers

[@GingerNinja68]

Thank you for your insights. Made my mind up over the last year to get a boat

[@psychotimo]

good series thus far, lots of practical and useful stuff. only thing I'd like to mention is that (at least where I live) for a lot of people it's going to be ridiculously hard to go the rent-as-income option. unless you're in your 50s and already bought multiple homes when you were in your 20s, it's not a feasible option to start working on. house market is ridiculously pricey atm, either you find your way into money/ other houses with like an inheritance or something. Or you're rich enough to buy multiple houses out of hand, but then the cost of your sailing adventure barely matters anyway cause you've got well over half a million of savings and can quite easily set up extra income streams. (small houses of around 100square meters 1bathroom, 2bedrooms, with a small yard easily cost 200k where I live, even apartments are close to this price and the taxes on buying extra houses are a lot higher so you can expect to pay 250K+ on legal shite fora house that costs 200K) Sure if you win the lottery for let's say 1-2 million. then you can buy 1-3 houses and set them up for renting, use whatever's left on a boat and live off of rental income. but well, winning the lottery is a long shot xP for me the more plausible option is this: I do have a house and if I finally gain the needed experience to actually make the jump to living on a boat, I plan to rent the house out, it won't be a primary income cause of the mortgage, but the rent should cover the mortgage and some extra. so it'll be pocket money, and I'll have a house to come back to if I ever decide to go back to land for whatever reason (or a house to possibly sell if needs be). but well, that's not a stable income. meaning I'll still need to find a way to make money at sea. I'm an IT guy so remote work should be a possibility IF I have good internet connectivity, like actually stable internet, that way I could keep some form of (at least)part time 100% remote job going. Other than the fact that it doesn't magically gets me the 'startup cost' it does provide an option to have an income that might be sufficient once underway.

[@forestraven5271]

Great video on a subject that is very important . I’m selling my property here in Missouri and making a ton plus retirement money is great . I’ve was going to do this 6 years ago but let friends and family talk me out of it . At 70 sitting on a rocking chair on my homestead isn’t for me . I came very close to dying from a bad Sleep Apnea Mach which I have a lawsuit pending which made me think about my life which at 70 I have already buried 4 of my family members. I’m not afraid of dying, it’s dying without seeing my dreams . If I can live and sail around before I kick the bucket I’ll be totally stoked . I already have a Will made out so I’m ready lol .

[@KeepItSimpleSailor]

Good on you - I hope you head off very soon. Best wishes

[@forestraven5271]

@@KeepItSimpleSailor thank you !

[@maurizioferrario1949]

Very well made James, I watched all these videos, and virtually all your other sailing videos. I am trying to follow your steps and be able to go cruising full time, though the difference is 50 years og age, I am 74. After learning to sail in the Med with a 37.5 Hunter Legend boat, this winter I bought a 27 years old Island Packet 40, did a total refit, and with her I will go cruising. Don't know if I am in time for a solo circumnavigation , but.. we will see. Fair winds.

[@santtos_adv]

Thank you Sea Jesus!!

[@SailorJames]

Easily one of the funniest comments of all time

[@daniellborson]

Great video with good information. Thanks! I'm nearing retirement and I've decided that the one thing that I want to do more than anything else before I die is to sail around the world. You've given me inspiration that this is not only possible, but imminently doable. I grew up in L.A., and if we're ever there at the same time, I'd love to sail with you.

[@SailorJames]

It is totally do able and once you have a boat that’s prepared for cruising it’s easy to keep living expenses down. It’s a wonderful way to spend your time and see this amazing world!

[@tjebberup3787]

Much appreciation and respect for all that you do James! Sharing your life and experiences with us as you work your way around the world is an awesome gift that makes your channel unique. You have helped me tremendously as I plan my own solo journey. Thank you!!

[@jackchamberlain5993]

What a great series, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. It is truly inspiring.

[@Yeaitstemp]

I usually just stop when I'm broke and get a job work in yard dock work , commercial fishing, wait tables do it all refitting my boat rn so working in a yard and deliver part time for a jeanneau dealer so still make trips

[@Yeaitstemp]

Wish i didn't suck with a camera recording myself is just so foreign but who would like to see a 1967 bristol 27 offshore

[@General_Direction]

Love your honesty on your earnings. Well done and hope people that are living the credit life may take something away from this.

[@wmjessemiller]

I’m working on the multi unit route. It’s a long game for sure

[@givvaz]

So cool and useful. Your pronunciation is great and clear for me

[@glennevans788]

Thanks so much for the suggestions on how a person can start cruising. Three of the suggestions are ones I've been thinking about.

[@forestraven5271]

That you James that’s a great idea about charting a boat . I’m going to be staying with my son and family for a while until one of his condos come available . That’ll give me an idea of what I need to buy for a live aboard and learn at the same time .

[@reyarmas7]

Captain James, his videos are interesting and revealing. He asked him before making the big leap and converting from a land mammal to a sea mammal, what was his life like? How many brothers did he have, what was his profession or trade?

[@robinsommer6009]

BEAUTIFUL 😁 THANKYOU FOR THE SMILE YOU ALWAYS PUT ON MY FACE❤️😍🛡️😁

[@neilrush659]

Very well done on this absolutely superb mini series James. Very informative, interesting and captivating. Thanks so much. Safe travels.

[@mountainwest3444]

I really really enjoyed the whole mini - series. Watched all five videos with great interest. I am never bored watching your channel and it keeps my interest literally every second of the video,,, not to mention that you are down to earth and honest. Fair winds till next time.

[@hogfishmaximussailing5208]

I'm 66 days from leaving the PNW south towards Central America. Sometimes the planning and tasks are overwhelming. Listening to your recent series brings me back to the reality of what I'm doing. It pushes away the fear, and replaces it with smiles and excitement. Thanks for the motivation you brought me (and others too no doubt)!

[@SailorJames]

It will all be fine, as long as the boat is ready and you have food and water, everything else will fall into place

[@Enctypt]

Thank you for making this entire series. So many questions were answered. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@SailorJames]

I am happy it helped you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@chipmiller9074]

I remember watching this one couple wet from a van life do remodeling their sailboat sailed Maryland to as far as Bermuda it was such a terrible passage they said they surrendered and sold their boat and call it quits ,but they still have a KZbin channel I forget it needs to go back and find them😅

[@hodadyou]

You knocked it out of the park with this one! You can, with confidence, hang up your "Sailing Couples Therapy" shingle.

[@936anyst]

Great series James. Thank you. Just bought the first part of my impossible dream, 83 Cape Dory 25D. Here we go!

[@etrax7007]

Working towards my pipedream! Upgrading the boat and building up to it! Good advice.

[@Henri-ubels]

i have now seen all the mini series, you explain it all very well, thank you for that. I've seen all your movies so far and always like them. i learned a lot from you. thank you sailor James.

[@silviatubausole4480]

Thank you James!! I always learn something new watching them. I can only dream it but it's ok!! Hope you come to the Med and do a group meet up!! It would be fun. Please give MORE free lessons. You're good at it TAKE CARE 😜

[@mrsmithdaddy]

Thanks for the ideas James. Some I hadn’t thought much about before.

[@homafarster]

Your channel gives me hope for my future, so thank you

[@shabbydoris]

Thank you, gentleman James 🙂

[@MarkusKraemer]

Thanks for sharing

[@Jaikanatar]

That sweeping drone shot about a minute in was superb

[@mfhairstream6812]

Great series. I don't sail but still find your channel very interesting.

[@maygorfungus9094]

I am 30 and nearly debt free. I'll be saving and selling and hopefully in something simmilar to yours, a live aboard that I can sail, I eat cheap, don't go out, hardly drink. I'd like to be able to go as slow as I want and just relax, swim and play some Xbox. Sure Ill probably die but if I don't it will be the best 10+ years.

[@SailOnFlyBy]

I enjoyed it ✌🏼🤓

[@MikeSantis]

I admire your honesty James and that is actually the number one reason I follow you. And of course because of so many other reasons. Thank you for your wonderful and honest content.

[@raycecil4643]

Watched the entire video. You're a good dude.

[@DanO530.8]

Good idea James multi units is good idea i thought of this two yrs ago i wanted to turn my rental property into apartments 11 units and have a property mngmnt and run it

[@terrydickinson7252]

These are great videos for a newbie sailor like me. Thanks.

[@jodyssey9921]

You losing the rudder is why I'm watching you.😂 That's when I discovered your channel. My plan? I have a bit of savings and I have a few bucks in a retirement plan from a job I worked years ago. I'll have enough to buy a small boat, make sure it's seaworthy and sail for a year or two, no more than three. By then I hope I'll have figured out a way to continue or maybe I'll have had enough and will stop anyway. I'll start a KZbin channel but I understand that's like winning a lottery, if all else fails I can sail home to Canada for a few months every year and work. Life is a gamble anyway and I've had enough of getting up at 430 every day to make someone else money, I'm willing to risk everything to change that. I've always wanted to live a life where all my effort goes towards me.

[@georgewashington7444]

I’m banking as much as I can in order to pull the tip chord in 4 years (mid-50s) to cruise. F the rat race!

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Aloha to you James . Great sailing story solo around the world ⛵️ 🌎 outstanding episode of conversation about sailing ⛵️ Thank you for sharing. I'm trying to see as many channels from different countries solo and couple and families. On my Facebook page about 3,000 sailors from 57 countries.

[@wolfganghofmann3977]

This morning s a great series, thank you .

[@JustinC905]

Man, when you got to Hawaii on your journey, from the mainland, I was stoked to see it. It had to be such a great feeling, and it probably still is. I told myself, you know. You can do anything you put your mind to. Sailing the pacific? I wouldn't do it, I barely know how to swim. But what's awesome is you fucking did it man! Through a testament of time. it was done. Since you did it, I've thought about your journey. Then I came back to check in with your channel because I've been busy and you were in French Polynesia. And I'm again thinking, only shit, this is awesome. Damn solid. Since then, I was thinking, man Hawaii looks beautiful. My girlfriend at the time was like, "Let's go to Hawaii.". I moved from Hamilton, Ontario to California. From California to Hawaii. Now I'm sitting in a house we've bought in Mountain View, and we've married since December. I attribute and channel some of that energy from the this content you've created. Your journey you're on. There's just some healing nature to it. The process, thought, the realness, and that projection that you can do anything your mind and body allows. Thanks for the realness you exude. Keep rocking, man. Here's a song you might like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGGXeYWjlJ6sj6M

[@guillermoaguirre]

Thanks James!

[@dannyfisher9223]

Thanks again for this information James really appreciated it!! Enjoy mate 👍

[@jaydubya4727]

Thank you for sharing what you have learned. Realistically, I will never find a "practical" use for the information, but nonetheless, I always find you very entertaining and informative. My favorite part of your life, though, is when you are on passage - going anywhere.

[@carlosdias8404]

Lovely mini-series James. It is practical and very informative. Thank you very much for the clear ideas and all the hard work.

[@markflinton9077]

Fabulous series James, thank you very much!

[@xmarksthespot5188]

Honesty is the best policy and your sir tell the truth in a very real way . Thank you !

[@adamking4856]

Good insight on how to deal with partners that have different interests in sailing. Very helpful!

[@romanogreminger2875]

Great advice James 🙏🏻

[@Proletariat-1914]

honest one this one mate! really appreciated

[@-suncheez-]

Thank you so much, man.

[@DrRemidi]

Hello James. We know Holly Martin's folks, and live in Maine. Jill just retired, we're both 68 and own a Sam L Morse Bristol Channel Cutter 28. We are debt free, and own a vacation rental property in Maine. We are not going to sell everything, or spend every cent we've saved. We have never had more than two weeks off together to "cruise". Now we have more time and so many options, yet so many limitations now that we've older and on social security. We both love the boat and how she sails, but I'm much more focused on sail trim and systems. Jill loves the peacefulness and how the boat sails itself. We have a Monitor. How far we take this, for me is up to Jill. Crossing the pond is a big step, so we plan to visit the Maritimes and try the trip south BVI or something. This August we'll have been married 44 years. She's a keeper. You advise is much appreciated. Rob and Jill Rice Bristol, Maine

[@bigbones5063]

Very informative and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@karibakid]

Another great insite to the dream,,Enjoy your videos are excellent .

[@Shepherdservices317]

Yuup I'm saving up to buy at least 2 houses and rent them out. Mean while learning on a small 22 here on some lakes.

[@stephendesjardins3626]

Thank you for the inspiration.

[@aryanmills]

That was awesome brother 🙏☀️👍

[@BlisterHiker]

Thank you for your advices and for sharing honest information about your experiences. You don't see that every day!

[@Bb-yomomfugazzi]

I’m going to patron for the first time to help with my 2 cents so you can have a even more blessed life!. God bless, thanks for the videos.

[@MrSolarlion]

Super helpful and inspiring. Cheers!

[@adamm1072]

good advice, keeping it realistic.

[@JCGible]

Thank you. 😊

[@user-Adam72]

Thank you for being open, honest and factual - particularly about the financial aspects - this series has been a very valuable insight from a 'grass-roots' sailor, not a glamour channel.

[@nivek2157]

By far the most realistic in depth explanation I've found on you tube applicable to me. Thanks.

[@alpha9heather]

Really enjoyed this series. It’s given me a lot of food for thought and helped plan an impossible dream for not only me but my whole family.

[@samuelchacko4814]

Great series! Thank you.

[@Iseevideo101]

Awesome, thank you.

[@johanhofstedt7317]

Great knowledge and thoughts.

[@Capitaine.Albator]

The most honest sailing channel. Thanks 👍🏻✌🏻🇨🇦

[@wmelliott3802]

Wow thank you for this series👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ostat843]

Well done!

[@nightflyer40]

Great series love the channel!

[@RudixSA]

Really enjoyed this mini-series James! As someone who have taken the first steps and made some of the decisions you discussed this is really valuable to confirm that I am on the right track. If you really want it the impossible dream is not impossible, just difficult but that adds to the value of the experience. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@gutomanhaes383]

Amazing series, thank you for this.

[@jeffreyhutchinsdo]

Awesome series! Thanks buddy!

[@CraigOlson]

fair winds. great vids man..

[@obxarms7685]

Isn't it amazing how that incident at sea after you and your girl broke up made your channel? LOL I remember watching that and thinking ,wow , he's gotta deal with all this at once?? It seems like it really made you strong, like it tempered you, right? I tell people that sailing is a martial art and I really believe that. I'm so glad you don't drink too. If you ever make it out to the East Coast I have my own 120ft pier that my son an I built on the ICW with two slips. I also have a place where the wild horses roam that's a 16 mile drive up a primative beach with no roads, signs or mail delivery. If you are ever in the area you have an open invitation. (;

[@chicagobackpacker282]

Great series!