Відео

Awesome adventures! With the possibility of another “trumpageddon” Russian takeover of our White House looming, I am working on my boat, keeping my 38 foot Morgan ready to sail and I am going to map out your route and follow it, you have truly become a seasoned salty sailor. Living the dream!

I love watching your videos! You are doing exactly what I want to do on a boat that I could actually afford to sail. Rhonda is super sweet and very beautiful! She’s not some chick trying to show off her goods in a string bikini for views, and I appreciate that. You are a blessed man! Keep doing what you’re doing. The 2 of you are a true inspiration to me!

I like the way you guys show the real life on a sailboat not just the high lights . Beautiful views thanks for sharing 👍🇺🇸

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING?

Great video thanks for the explication it's really great

Thanks James. Something I need to do more of. Cheers!

A tip I picked over 50 years sailing solo, if it’s white smoke it’s usually water related, purple is oil related and black is exhaust related issue. This is true even in car engines. Cracked warped heads , bad thermostat, clogged fuel pump etc etc all cause their own color exhaust/smoke.

Lol my first ever sailboat I bought was a 79 o’day 23 and many times I lost the 6 up outboard off the stern for various reasons and never stopped to ponder what do I do now! True sailors have no problem gracefully adapting to issues that come up while sailing as you did! Love the videos James! Thanks so much! Fair We new and Fins Up!

great... now i want a sailing boat

Thank you for sharing this maneuver. We also hand pull our anchor chain but we have to flake the chain as it drops into a slope down the anchor locker so it's hard to stand and pull. We have to sit over an open locker and we try to move only when it's calm conditions. How you did this solo before Rhonda must have been so hectic especially once that anchor is up.

I am here for the story. I have always wondered if I could do something like this. 💯🇬🇧🫶

Fantastic journey !! What an adventure !! Beautiful vid too 👍 Thanks for sharing, and greets from the Netherlands 🇳🇱, TW.

Another epic video. I am definitely taking this and practicing. You guys are both inspiring!!

just..... Thank you man ❤

Dude

It's extremely impressive..out on your own in an unforgiving environment shows a skill set that will always come in handy when times are tough.

Awesome story. Thanks for sharing it. May you have blessed travels and the wind on your back.

That's a long list of things that needed fixing. Glad you got it sorted. Hopefully you will be good for a while.

Hi mate, we have a boat in Scarborough, Qld. If you are around we would love to catch up at the Sandhills, maybe?

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge

Follow your dream but carry an emergency backup rudder.....he made it 10 thousand turned around...

wow

Congrats on the engine. Lived off grid with my life built around diesel genset for 20 +years. 53:36 White smoke will most often be head gasket or valves. Black will usually be injectors.. You chased the problem out logically. Kudo's. Have a hybrid diesel/electric junk rigged schooner. There's a learning curve for sure and it's taken some doing but I feel pretty secure with my system. Fair winds

Thanks for this video, very inspiring :)

The Chance too Escape to calmer waters, and get clear of the insanity that is happening now! James and Rhonda have discovered the cure for Stupid! A magnificent Sailboat on the open Seas! Cool Sailing Mr. J and Mrs. R ......

dude take that shit out of your ears

Great tutorial on a must have skill. I watch a channel where he has no engine and has circumnavigated. But I think he was born on a ⛵️

I tell people we carve our lives out of the ether we live in. Your boat is that extension of you, and a part of your soul now. She’s a beauty.

Cool Video , reminded me of a crazy anchoring I did at Chrissy field in San Francisco down wind Golden gate Bridge behind me approaching the 4th of July viewing area pretty good wind but short sail. I was solo and brought my anchor back to the cockpit and picked my target , But there was a crowd of other boats anchored waiting for the show. I had slowed down and dropped the anchor off the stern it set and spun the bow 180 degrees , the amusing part was the boats in front of me were full of 4th of July celebrants who had obviously been drinking they saw me coming and they grabbed fenders to cushion a collision they anticipated as I approached. Unfortunately they threw the fenders over the side but they were not attached to their boat. I stopped a good 50 -60 yards from any boat so no danger of collision. their fenders floated away. My engine was on in neutral .Young and crazy on the bay. I knew the depth and bottom Muddy sand and very good holding.

No pain, no gain. But it was worth it.

I really appreciate when you share your skill and knowledge. You're a great instructor. Thank you and safe travels.

fuck yeah man. love the video and congratulations on pushing through.

It’s crazy what you find once you have problems.

2400$ boat you poured 30k in and 30k of labour so its like a 70k boat

Have nice day Captain this amazing

Anybody is continue to job, but anybody is begin a travelling! The lot people still kill yourself on a job every day, they forgotten, what life is the one!

Thanks James and Rhonda, Nice to have another meaningful sailing exercise to do rather than just banging around a bit when we don't have time to get too far away from the harbor. Always enjoy having something practical to work on that expands our skill set and helps us develop as sailors. Thanks again, Thad from S/V Ou Sommes-Nous

So, where are the Kimberly's from you right now ? This went into my Sailing anchors playlist. First person I saw doing this routinely was Holly Wind Hippie. You both have 32 to 36 foot boats, but a 50 foot boat geared for hurricanes needs a heavy anchor and you'd have to do all this with a windlass. (120 pound anchors ! )

Hi man. I truly believe that it may seem terrible (12:21) but, that's life right? it's the most unknown things that we assume to accomplish, also we don't deeply don't know why, but, in the end, don't knowing the word: impossible, that will generate our stories for the times that we will not be here in this earth anymore. Our descendants will maybe remember us, because of this things. So, you are building your story, and believe, it's not terrible, at all.

Thanks for teaching some of us a *needed* skill James. 🙏🦉

What effects does have the oil quality on the engine?? What's the price for a barrel down there??

What an amazing story and such an inspiration to me personally! How did you deal with the loneliness? What’d you do to make money along the way or did you have enough saved to cover the trip? I’d love to hear more detail

I read the title and won't watch the video. I'll just ask why?

Bring it to where the boat was made! Port Whitby Marina is ELITE

You guys are truly becoming a cohesive, cruising team. Its nice to see Rhonda, becoming as Salty ,as James.!

You are inspiring. #livelife

Engines are made to be blown up. I had a Chevy crate engine blow up on me after only 5k miles. Luckily it was manufacturer defect and got warranty replacement. But until it was proven not my fault, I certainly thought it was.

I really liked (if you can say that) the part about your ex. You're 47 at the time but still wise beyond your years. Ofc i've watched way beyond this so i know it turned out all right but i knew back even back then ❤

Well done brother I don't know you but I am genuinely happy for.

How did flying the drone help?