The Tools You Need to Plan Your Circumnavigation and Understanding The Weather For Ocean Sailing

The Cruising Dream Mini Series - Episode 3
This is a special mini series where I try and break down common questions I get for people who are just getting into sailing or who are interested in long term cruising but are having trouble finding out information about various aspects of the life.
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[@brandonboand]

Thank you James, as a 51 yr old single father. I dream of circumnavigating the world once my boys are finished with school. Maybe sooner if they'll join me. All your videos help me very much and you are very inspirational. Again Thank you. I really love your content

[@treasurecoastgypsy]

Hello James! Not sure, if you or your viewers, know this, but in past times, before Jimmy Cornell,s books, a source of route planning was " Ocean Passages for the World" it was used by commercial ocean going vessels, navies, etc. The detail of this publication, was very thorough. Take care ! Great series !

[@FullyAMPT]

Mate this series in making my feet itchy. I so need to get out and do. Thanks for all this knowledge you share, really gives a starting point and something to aspire too.

[@ellenofbohemia]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

[@kennypatterson3272]

I enjoy your information

[@John_Long]

Great video James! Thanks for creating this introductory series of videos as they are really helping to get an idea of what is needed to go sailing and what to expect out there on the high seas. Thanks for sharing! May fair winds be with you my friend!🌬⛵

[@mikedwards8077]

Thank you James, I am not a sailor however I have really enjoyed your travel video’s and listened intently to your new mini series, You are able to make it easy to understand , I have a feeling that this is the closest I will come to actually sailing Mik,

[@alanabroad3471]

You are throwing these out thick and fast. I appreciate that.

[@13souldigger]

Great explained 👍😎

[@sailingsomeday5975]

funny - you and SV Delos released the same video on the same day and both started with Jimmy's book - Both of you did a great job!

[@santiagovasquez1404]

your content is always interesting 😀

[@papapump497]

Kiaora james i know nothing about sailing but i brought a 44ft sail boat i like watching your vids

[@silvastories]

James love the mini series very important info I didn’t think about. I am looking soon to do this as well, just want to get my ducks in a row a plan well. This type of info sometimes you have to pay for, so glad your able to give us great info for us little people.

[@passagemakerdiy]

Very much enjoying the mini series - thanks for the real world advice!

[@TheInsultInvestor]

thank you

[@oogabooga590]

Thanks again James 👍

[@dennishively5994]

Great information, thanks for sharing

[@bernardlawson665]

Good Stuff!! Thanks again 👍👍👍

[@beckyh8471]

Really enjoying this mini series. 👍

[@dannyfisher9223]

Thanks for all the great information James!!

[@stevelawrie9115]

Really well presented James

[@bigcmoore]

Been thinking about adding to the library lately.... thanks for sending me down that rabbit hole! I reckon it's a new chapter when someone starts getting books not about people doing things but about how to do the things.

[@WindwardToEden]

VERY good and informative video. Thank you! I’m saving it to my favorites for reference….

[@MikeTheMachineLevine]

I am enjoying this series thanks for the knowledge!

[@Gerard6235]

Cheers mate really enjoying the series thank you.

[@neilrush659]

Very interesting James, super episode

[@Bender2497]

Thanks James!

[@GregwilsonAzureSecurity]

Excellent video James. Thanks for all the information. I've sincerely enjoyed watching your travels. I'm not sure if I will ever go so far as to cross an ocean, but I after watching your videos I think it would be something I could prepare for. Thanks again and Im looking forward to the security video.

[@karibakid]

EXCELLENT VIDEO

[@DirkJacobsz]

Great advice James - just good all round knowledge - nice plug for JK as well he is a gent and a fine sailor. Well done bro

[@genglandoh]

Thank you. I like to practice heavy weather sailing. I will wait until a storm front has passed then go out sailing. The wind and waves are still high but every hour the weather is getting nicer. I also do this in an area where I can easily get behind a breakwater if needed.

[@jasonmcintosh2632]

"Make plans until you're blue in the face." : )

[@SailorJames]

I think I am hilarious… an audience of one 😂

[@jeffmercier1974]

Great video, I recently purchased a Mac 224, a bit of work to go yet, but I’ll be starting my journey on the weekends exploring the shores of Georgian Bay, eventually the Great Lakes, Best Wishes ✌️

[@gregj4857]

Very informative can you do one on what to do when entering a harbor, how do you know where to go and who do you contact

[@alexandramorkin400]

Great series…

[@TinCupChalice40]

Things have improved much. I started with the LORAN-C

[@johnp9076]

enjoying the series. good format to respond to comments rather than trying to respond individually.

[@robinsommer6009]

I can't wait to get on my passage from Hawaii to South Pacific! THANKYOU Captain James for All this information 🛡️🛡️ I get so excited watching your videos about self help, accurate knowledge, your experience and the information about the trade winds ❤️

[@SailorJames]

The first 9 days out of Hawaii on my sail to the Tuamotus where the most uncomfortable sailing I have ever done. Really hard work beating east from Hawaii.

[@robinsommer6009]

@@SailorJames THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING WITH ME YOUR PRICELESS EXPERIENCE!!!! the videos of your travels solo out there are priceless for me to witness Captain J. YOU AND YOUR GORGEOUS LIFE ARE A TIMELESS INSPIRATION FOR PURPOSE, STRENGTH, COURAGE, LOVE, AND PERSEVERANCE TO ME. DID I MENTION HOW BEAUTIFUL THIS LIFESTYLE HAS TURNED YOUR LOVELY HAIR SO SEA KISSED GOLDEN? YOU ARE TRULY BEAUTIFUL 😍😍🛡️🛡️❤️❤️😁💋

[@nedfisher3688]

Merci!

[@SailorJames]

Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@roadway2peace]

very good video. love it from bangladesh.

[@AWBepi]

Anchored bow and stern at Rippers for the second time this last weekend. Thanks for the inspiration and laying out a path. Miss seeing you at the docks.

[@SailorJames]

The one time I anchored at rippers it was sooooo brutal with the swell, cool spot though

[@AWBepi]

@@SailorJames first time was peaceful, second time was rather mobile. I can handle bow and stern pitching, side to side is galling, cant cook, things go flying. But the views...everything was very very green a month ago. If you didn't catch the link li'll repost it.

[@captainandthelady]

Great series James. Down to earth with lots of nuts and bolts. I might be looking at a couple of A30's a couple of hundred miles from my home and was wondering if you could tell me the head room and the bunk length.

[@dadzilla007]

Thank you for this series, as someone seriously considering following this path your mini-series is gold. If I may suggest, please consider adding reference materials titles in your descriptions. FYI: I am currently taking classes in Maine on boatbuilding (maintenance, boats need it).

[@SailorJames]

I spent a lot of time putting this series together and any further research has to be done by the viewers who are interested. I told the name of the author and the book and showed the cover, the rest of the work for you to do.

[@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner]

@@SailorJamesbingo

[@perfstaas7188]

Ankering one on one: Usa 2-to-ankers in a storm LOLOLOL

[@kennypatterson3272]

I'm planning on doing Uber and see how that goes like to get out corporate job system

[@lloydbrown9327]

Thanks for the tips! I didn't realize you were in NZ for that long! Your Utube videos are behind. I didn't think that much! When are you planning on sailing again and what is your next destination? Stay safe..from the east coast of Canada 🇨🇦...Lloyd

[@SailorJames]

No one’s videos on KZbin are in real-time if they are out sailing long distances. I will sail to Australia in January and will continue to explore NZ until then

[@lloydbrown9327]

@Sailing Triteia Thanks James for your reply! Did you get to see Barry Perrins there? I seen your video with Holly. She is very great sailor and handy! Stay safe and enjoy your travels in NZ! Lloyd

[@1AloneX2]

🤙

[@Sydney2217]

I would imagine you would need a full medical check up & dental work before sailing off on the adventure plus good cooking skills at sea with knowledge of nutrition requirements for long periods at sea ?

[@shanep5121]

I have bought every book you've ever mentioned. What happens when you are tied to a slip and a storm surge comes? How do you allow for that? Would you rather be on the boat when the storm hits, or leave it tied to the slip and go inland?

[@SailorJames]

I am rarely in slips but when I am I only stay in well protected marinas and load up with fenders and spring lines

[@shanep5121]

@@SailorJames Thank you for the answer. I know that in NC the storm surge can go 15 feet or more. Katrina's surge was 28 feet. How do you pay out line to keep her tied but not sunk? Or do you just understand that sometimes things happen?

[@daksmaule]

Hi James, we’re in NZ are you now

[@richardbullivant230]

Hey, have you done a video on legal 'stuff' that is necessary to solo sail? (Globally). I've read for instance that you don't need any qualifications BUT.. I've recently read that some countries actually WILL ask to see qualifications... ICC, or equivalent. Sometimes they want to see your sailboat resume!? Would be really interested to hear about the Visa / immigration side of things too... I'd be looking to spend most of my time at anchor in remote-ish places but could still get hauled off to the police station I suppose! Be good if I could start working toward any 'qualifications' before I go buy a boat!

[@SailorJames]

That’s bullshit, no country asks for qualifications unless you are a citizen of that country and they require a sailing license or card.

[@SailorJames]

You can learn everything you want to know about every country’s entry requirements on the website noonsite.com

[@GrumpyOldMan9]

Can you insure your boat if you don't have a subscription/paid navigation package?

[@SailorJames]

I don’t understand your question

[@m0bnm0n3y]

Are u eventually gonna work ur way around back to US?

[@SailorJames]

Yes I am circumnavigating, but never plan to live in the states fulltime again, I will keep wandering by sail after this circumnavigation is completed

[@noblsht]

Charging into a deadly winter storm, that sounds like a mistake

[@Shepherdservices317]

I feel like all of the info out there on storms and times are going to be ruined by the time I get on the water. Climate change is shaking things up

[@sailingwiththeerros9139]

Colder climates have denser air so 30knts in the tropic's is very different to 30knts in the Southern ocean.

[@Bb-yo6tr]

“Hold fast” knuckle tat … just throwing the idea out there …

[@SailorJames]

I have “Know Good” tattooed on my knuckles already

[@Iseevideo101]

Do you know who Christian Williams is?

[@PastorwithoutaPulpit]

I would add about weather, no matter how bad it gets stay on your vessel. Unless it is literally sinking below the waves/surface, truly going down not appearing like it will go down, stay on board. There have been so many "Ghost Ships" found over sailing history and some have been found years after they disappeared with no sign of what happened to the crew. In other words it takes a hell of a lot to sink a sail boat, vessels in general, and your dingy or life raft is no replacement for that security. Sailors have been on board when their vessel have done complete 360's and lived to tell the tale, so stay on board. Sorry just wanted to add that as a lot of new sailors are not aware of the fact that when you abandon ship your chances of surviving are drastically reduced. Fair winds, following seas, safe travels and God Bless...

[@perfstaas7188]

Soe...you know your SB and you know your sea......BUTT NEVER sailed in a STORM...fore more than 60 min. Soe you know that your SB and yourself can handle a storm then?

[@eddieseachord4985]

Im enjoying your channel. Thanks for adventuring for me.

[@loftiefleet8104]

your are a 30 footer and did very good so far and been in raging seas yet.wait till cross the tasman to hobart.i tried hobart to auklandamd we ended uo in newcastle after 21 days..giant southerly fuck us up.6 to 8 mitrer seas,

[@SailorJames]

I have been is over 8 meter seas several times and 40+ knots for extended periods, don’t for a second doubt my experience

[@loftiefleet8104]

@@SailorJames never will m8

[@andrewyanke1787]

You should put links to 1 and 2 in description. I came across this one first and wanted a fast jump to 1 but it wasn't linked. Feels like you just left hawaii.