The Restless Wind

Peter and Jill Hamilton from Tighnabruaich in Scotland shot this film during their 1950's voyage to the South Pacific in their 25ft, engineless yacht Salmo. Peter's book, The Restless Wind, is a charming account of their adventures. The film is narrated by their son, Jock Hamilton, who offers sailing adventures at Beagle Cruises www.beaglecruises.com

[@SailorJames]

Easily one of the best sailing films I have seen in years! I absolutely loved it!

[@scooptv9]

Thanks for the heads up on this video ⛵️

[@joejoe2928]

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[@gillie-monger3394]

What an absolute treat to discover your film, Jock. Tales of a bygone age. Your mum and dad were a couple of very adventurous and brave souls, you must be very proud of them. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

[@DavideoSolar]

Thanks for uploading this. What a wonderful documentary! I have a 25ft 45yo sailboat and people tell me its too small to cruise. This is great inspiration. Magnificent!

[@robertgeorge9909]

I sailed a Morgan 24 from Michigan to Venezuela and back over a two year period. Bigger is not better. I sold a 34' because it was too big in a severe thunderstorm.

[@johncashwell1024]

I just watched the "Bold Journey" episode of Peter and Jill's trip from Montreal to Tahiti and back to Los Angeles where they sold their little boat. That episode is on the PeriscopeFilm KZbin channel. Evidently Jill had become pregnant on their honeymoon journey and they decided to end their circumnavigation attempt in Tahiti, go to L.A. sell their boat and fly home to Scotland. And that is where the show ended. I was fascinated by the couple and wanted to learn more and found this video.

[@thomas_dries]

I had such a great experience watching this! Your parents were truly some incredible people. Their story is very inspiring!

[@bikersoncall]

Smiles all the way through, and I've never sailed. lol Lovely people.

[@steinrich56]

Fascinating snapshot of an earlier and easier time gone by. Great story and great achievement. Many thanks for the vid.

[@Rockethurst]

Your parents were amazingly brave people. Blessings from Oz. 👍😎🇦🇺

[@carlosrosa1965]

A pure joy to watch. Articulate narration, great footage, no exaggeration of events, almost nonchalant. Thankyou

[@andrwfromme7877]

Wow this is too cool. I am a ship repairman of 23 years old living in San Diego working in the bay and have had a lifelong dream of repairing and sailing a wooden boat long distance. I recently was working on a job and got offered a boat. This boat I am receiving is salmo!! I will be receiving logs and charts from these journeys and will be creating a KZbin account on my travels with salmo, very cool this movie exists I can’t even believe my eyes and ears at the moment.

[@jockhamilton9880]

Delighted to hear that you now have Salmo and hope you and she have some lovely adventures together! Jock.

[@iam57yearsold]

Such brave and adventurous people. Fantastic.

[@markm417]

Jill is one game lass.

[@ironlady2814]

As a circumnavigator using every piece of technology including a diesel I could get my hands on and to going to all the places except Picarin island( didn’t want to lose my boat on anchor) this is obviously amazing. Unless you are a true Bluewater sailor you cannot begin to understand the hardships, danger and accomplishment this is.Artificial adventure at its best! Very interesting.Wow

[@RonNicholas-ey4rp]

Lovely to see this video after cherishing your parents book for many years. The true joys of voyaging under sail. Thank you.

[@bobhope9909]

Best sailing film i have seen in a while, very inspiring. Todays folk would not take a small boat seriously. I am sitting on one right now, the same size....good to see some courage.

[@johnwadmaniii]

A good friend of mine owned this boat in the 80s and restored it. We were slip neighbors first in Newport Beach and then at Mission Bay in San Diego. He was monumental in convincing me to go cruising in my 24-foot Yankee Dolphin.

[@HP-qj4gz]

Absolutely delightful! I haven't enjoyed a sailing video as much in ages! What characters!

[@rmcnabb]

What a delight. Double spreader rig in a 25' boat. Their book is hard to find now.

[@ironlady2814]

One more thing- maybe some of the you tube sailors should not complain so much- they have it easy in comparison

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Exactly, no life jackets, no lifelines, heavy canvas sails, no communication or GPS and no large scale charts either, amazing.

[@Taugtaug]

They don't.

[@HermsWorldWide]

Can't stand most of these tiktok sailors nowadays.

[@jeroenvanrixel7980]

No motor , and taking a suit and tie along . 😂

[@Cayotan]

No thieving marinas

[@JoChadwick]

Wonderful film! Great courage sailing without a motor, but they were industrious and looked so happy and carefree during their voyage. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@robertgeorge9909]

Back when waterways were uncrowded many of us sailed boats w/o motors. After all once out of harbors they were never used. You went cruising without a schedule.

[@tristanuaceithearnaigh7660]

An incredible documentory, No engine, no radio. These two things would be unthinkable these days. The red sail would have been a good signal for the Hathaways to recognise the Salmo coming into port. Your parents are two fantastic courageous explorers/travellers.

[@deesdesmet3503]

very very impressing. Strong minded people who did not look for the usual pension live ,but choose to go for an adventure. And forget. Wonderful ! Thank You

[@pnwcruiser]

A beyond remarkable journey! And Marquesas to LA on a 25' boat, albeit a decidedly seaworthy Vertue, took some fortitude. That's doing it the hard way...wow!

[@joejoe2928]

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[@robroydude2904]

what an adventure. Truly a testament to the Human Spirit of Freedom. God Bless. Thank you.

[@AlexejSvirid]

The problem is Devil runs the world. He is lier and murderer. That's why we've got the Gospel about the God's kingdom. Jehovah would put everything in order. The dead will be resurected and we'll meet our beloved ones again! :-)

[@girlinagale]

Beautiful. So pleasing to see video foootage from that era, most documentaries of the time would be still images.

[@evanofelipe]

What incredible talented people your parents were. To conceive of such a venture and to actually put it into practice at a time following the deprivations of the Second World War is an amazing achievement in its self. Without any of the comforts of modern clothing, an engine, gps and any of the navigational aides now currently available adds to their accomplishment. Almost everyday we hear of young adventurers seeking sponsorship via YT to fund their life’s ambition, equipped with every conceivable gadget, all credit to them, but the Hamilton’s did it quietly and alone. I’m absolutely sure that Jock, Katherine and Gail have inherited many of the qualities from their parents and hope that in turn their children, also will benefit also from their pioneering and self reliant grand parents. They should all rightfully be proud of their family’s proven self reliance.

[@redshoesltd]

Beautiful film.

[@nolanmailhos1470]

A Saxton and no motor. Some of the modern push button sailors would probably have a meltdown if you took their navigation toys.:-)

[@patrickhorgan8389]

👍

[@sugrue8526]

That’s beautiful that you still have the nylon mugs and also voyaged with them

[@romandybala]

What an enjoyable and well presented documentary about an extraordinary voyage.

[@vincent7520]

Wonderful film! That's how I learned sailing; in the early 60's although we had a "very big engine" (5hp) we barely used… This film should be watched by all the would be sailors who ask us for money through patreon to finance their expensive voyages at sea while relying only to electronics… some of them end up as excellent sailors, too many of them just hop from one overcrowded reorts to tourists spots having learned nothing bu to focus even more to their tasteless life "at sea". Thank you so much for posting.

[@fraserconnell21]

Charming😊. We're all very lucky the chap filmed his journey and left someone behind to tell the story... 👍🏼🙏👍🏼

[@thomsonsails]

What a marvelous, gem of a film. Thank you for sharing it.

[@johnmqueripel2367]

What an adventure. I hope there are still people like this around. Kingston Jamaica, girls dancing everywhere...no social media.

[@rockymnthodad3047]

Gem of a story movie right here, thank you.

[@robertgold2643]

Lovely film! Thank you for sharing their adventures

[@briansmythe3000]

Wow that was so Enjoyable, Loved it, They were the days Life was simpler not as many rules Imagine today having no Engine Unheard of Thanks for that 😊

[@martinscannall8487]

Yes people still do sail engineless. This man for one. 35 years wandering. Love it. Homage to the likes of this couple.

[@joejoe2928]

*****THIS SAILING COUPLE ARE REAL ⛵ SAILERS TOTALY RELIANT ON THE WIND..SAILING FROM PITCAIRN ANCHORAGE WITHOUT AN ENGINE IS AWESOME SAILING, one mistake and there on The ROCKS...!! WOW WHAT A SAILOR THEY ARE...BRAVO RESPECT...!!

[@elizaandalisa]

It took real guts and bravery so to your mum and dad I say god bless em where ever they may be. Thankyou for sharing this delightful video (Shades of Joshua Slocum) so cheers n beers Marty Australia

[@joejoe2928]

****25 FOOT YAUGHT.. BUT WHAT A CRACKING DESIGN THIS YAUGHT IS AWESOME SAILING COUPLE INDEED..WITH NO ENGINE TO RELY ON....!!

[@MikeSantis]

What an amazing film. Those were the days. Sailing and navigating is sooooo much easier these days now. I take my hat off for those sailors back then that sailed the world. Thanks for sharing

[@mopsymane]

Hey graham this lone video of yours is absolutely fantastic with great narration and shots. What a journey!

[@johnhanson5943]

Incredible parents. Thank you!

[@mickmcgood6543]

Amazing. Your parents were incredible. Us modern sailors are out here with more gadgets that the bloody space shuttle. They were a different breed back that. I really enjoyed that. Thanks. The only thing that was familiar to me was the local people paddling around. Their boats still look exactly the same.

[@jamestregler1584]

What a treat ; thanks from old New Orleans 😎

[@Catswinter]

What a treat of a story. You had such amazing parents. Thanks so much for posting

[@rezawaheed8879]

they dont make em like that anymore, strong self reliant and courage un matched . and not a life jacket in sight .

[@bendaves77]

That's definitely a cool little story

[@joejoe2928]

****GREAT VIDEO. THANKYOU...!!****

[@dp5475]

How completely fascinating, thank you for sharing! (greetings from Pismo Beach, CA)

[@peterforrest6682]

Thanks for making and posting this video. Very enjoyable. In the vein of the Hiscocks...they were tough in those days...and brave.

[@kapow1324]

What a treasure to have and to share.

[@WoodRanger138]

Thank You

[@christip20]

Wow! What a difference between then and today’s “Cruiser’s”, they were very confident and intelligent. They had to be & it’s amazing!

[@robertgeorge9909]

Not needing or relying on all the modern inconveniences is a freeing experience on land or sea. Getting rid of all that stuff makes a boat much cheaper to buy and maintain. If you can't fix it yourself maybe you shouldn't have it, especially in remote parts of the world.

[@adrianocarlosdesouza5141]

que linda aventura.. hoje nao serai assim, todas as prais cheias de resorts. nao temmais lugares lindos como nessa epoca... que bela aventura. parabens!

[@liyachts]

Significant adventure compared to today's standards! Thanks for posting the film, really enjoyed watching.

[@atticbrowser9698]

Absolutely wonderful. Thank you.

[@versatec1]

WOW! Fascinating!

[@Rottingboards]

He also drove a teddy bear. Man of great taste!

[@shredderhater]

Incredible ❤

[@jimmydodger4622]

So glad to have found this film. An absolute classic. Of it's time, a great adventure and totally inspiring.

[@denisiwaszczuk1176]

Bloody Brillant . Thank you. Hope people understand , you need open mind to seek . Not GPS .

[@billymarlene380]

Thank you for this excellent production. I owned Vertue 119 - Chinita for twenty years. Only last year, due to health problems. I gave her away to a young shipwright whom I trust as her next custodian. Along with just about every word written about Vertues, your father’s book has graced the saloon bookshelf for many years!

[@user-ny5be4lm8z]

Great documentary!

[@billevansimagineer6339]

A-MAZing video!

[@Sterke-Yerke]

A must see for every sailor!

[@codypothier3744]

Incredible story and presentation! Courageous, inspiring. People were built differently back then.

[@stephransley4371]

Brilliant film thanks.

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

Truly beautiful parents

[@eog0579]

Wonderful

[@josephlai9759]

Thank you for sharing such a lovely video.

[@jackiwannapaint3042]

tremendous--what a lucky son you are

[@four33]

What a joy of a film. Thank you!

[@sirkyoj1]

What a lovely film. Thank you.

[@petrofilmeurope]

Excellent and charming presentation. Lovely parents. Thank you from Oslo.

[@martynmackrill3511]

What a beautiful film so inspiring thanks for sharing

[@robertpomeroy9016]

Extraordinary!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@michaelbeebe1616]

Nice, very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@sailingpearl]

Amazing journey and storytelling! Thank you for sharing

[@SailorBarry]

Amazing. Sailor James brought me here. So inspiring!!

[@timlamarre8680]

Fantastic film. Thank you for posting.

[@wombatone5577]

I thoroughly enjoyed this remarkable adventure. Cheers!

[@boebosc]

Truly beautiful parents. Thank you so much for this great story.

[@toniluciclavcevic3117]

Wonderful video! Thank you from Croatia, island Hvar!!

[@MHow1900]

Thank you for sharing. Fun video and inspiring

[@jimnixon3907]

Fabulous story and film. They made it look so easy, which it isn’t. Truly inspirational.

[@djbagley6]

From Oklahoma....a wonderful adventure.....thanks so much!!

[@billhanna8838]

Oh the memories of Canvas mains , Cotton jibs , just Block & tackle & Drying her out on the tide to antifoul BUT i had a motor (When it run) & an old Sunderland flying boat electric windless ,Hiolani was a 54 ft. round bilge steel cutter in the 60s in NZ , Great story & what fine sailors , Magnificent feat .

[@alainlemith8934]

Magnificient video, impressive , many thanks for this sharing .

[@SlowlySailing-lc1cs]

Makes me want to get an old film camera for recording my future voyages. I actually have a perfectly-preserved Reingold can of the same vintage... got excited when I found it because it appeared unopened, but someone had opened it on the bottom, LOL. I'm old enough to remember those days. This is a fine record of a truly epic sailing voyage!! The Hamiltons show here the true cruising attitude, as good today as it was then. thanks for uploading this.

[@tip0019]

Fearless 😱 I love it. The sailing without engine, radio, etc is the easiest part (done myself for years on 30 footer). No good weather-gear and no good liferaft however would make it near suicide in todays world. I think having lived thru a very damaging war (WW2) must make you see the world differently. I guess Jock - the son and narrator -must have been in awe with his parents, growing up. Seeing your mother impersonating a sealion in the wild is such a f awesome memory. On our great memories 🍻

[@eleutheros]

Wow! Encouraging because we are engineless too!

[@jcash1809]

Awesome 😎

[@iansenior9759]

A record of dreams fulfilled. A brave couple sailing with no engine visiting lonely islands in the vast oceans without modern day navionics. Meeting friendly island communities along the way.

[@cliveroberts333]

Thank you, very interesting

[@43Danc]

Cool story.

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Brilliant, love this record of what 'early' cruising was like. Can you imagine an American border control guy taking people back to his house for a shower now!! Now way.

[@jaysea1553]

wow what a great story that is really good parents you got there

[@sailawayteam]

Wow. What a hearty couple! I doubt that Pitcairn Marina would make today's tiktosailors happy...

[@dominictarrsailing]

love the spinnaker pole across the pullpit! will have to try that next time! you had me at "removed the engine" but my favorite bit was that he proposed during a gale! I wonder if he had been thinking about it pregale?