Sailing Alone Across an Ocean on a 30ft Sailboat and Losing the Rudder 1000 Miles from Hawaii
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- čas přidán 19. 09. 2021
- Hello Friends,
This is the long format episode that chronicles my 32 day, 2300 nm passage from Los Angeles to Honolulu onboard my 1965 Alberg 30 sailboat SV TRITEIA.
1000 miles from Hawaii my rudder failed due to striking a submerged object (that was painted red). After failed attempts to secure the control lines to the rudder due to large seas and high winds I was forced to steer with a small "Sea Squid" drogue for 18 days.
Triteia is equipped with a vintage Sailomat Aux Rudder wind vane which helped a great deal but was far undersized compared to the large rudder attached to Triteia’s full keel. The Windvane started to fail internally soon after the rudder failure. I was able to make a makeshift tiller handle that allowed me to turn the boat to get it back on course but the self steering started popping out of gear and stopped working completely while I crossed the channel between Molokai and Oahu forcing me to sit on the transom and hand steer for the last 6 hours of this intense passage.
If you would like to read the twice + daily blog posts I made during the crossing you can find those here: forecast.predictwind.com/trac...
(update: Rudder Repaired May 2022 - • Oahu Haul Out - Rudder... )
MY SHORE TEAM!
A much needed shout out to my amazing Shore Team for this passage!
Some of you signed up by accidentally being related to me and the rest of you accidentally signed up because I love you, value your opinion and had your phone numbers.
David Frederick: My big brother and Executive Director of US Cyber Command for the NSA. David kept me safe with twice daily ship reports, checking on my mental health and used his army training to advise me about operating under fatigue and high stress.
Colby Thorp: My baby brother, a US marine and a padi certified search and rescue diver. Colby managed all of my accounts while I was away including the SOS email and secured a trailer for Triteia’s return trip. Thanks to his girlfriend Ashley for her help as well!
Sarah Koenig: A singer / Songwriter and One of my closet friends for the last 18 years. Sarah was only a message away with any questions I had, Google searches daily and kept my spirits up sharing all of the nice comments on Instagram and CZcams. She also looked into general delivery to Hawaii and called ahead to the Harbor Master in Oahu to confirm details for me.
Captain David Stovall: 200-Ton Masters Near Costal License Holder, Screen writer and a Texan so we are likely kinfolk. Stovall keep me updated with ships if I had questions while my brother was at work. He helped me work out the drogue steering and called BoatUS trying to get me a tow into port.
Captain Noah Peffer: 50-Ton Masters Near Costal License Holder, Professor of Nautical Sciences, Artist and dear friend. I hold Noah’s opinion as gospel and he has saved my ass on the last two passages. He is the one I bug when I am terrified.
I also want to thank my little brother Scott for checking on me, My oldest friend (since 3rd grade) Chance everything and My Buddy Dane for always being there.
I can never repay you guys and I don’t know what I would have done without you all!
Forever in your debt !
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I'm 46, and my wife wants to leave me. In fact, she's already checked out mentally. I found this channel as well as the document Chasing Bubbles, and this is what I want to do with my life. Thank you for being an inspiration to many like myself!
Damn
All the best mate
Leave her first
@richardlewis5641 is not that easy she may take his belongings such as his house. I hope I'm wrong
Are you a fighter pilot??
The parallels between your personal life issues and the problems on this trip are uncanny. You show exactly how to deal with both. Calmly keep moving forward and improve your situation where possible. Respect!
Until the Somali pirates show up.
@@russellwilliams7589 Somali pirates only show up when white nations decide to dump their radioactive waste and other crap on their shoreline. Guess you don’t hear about that on the MSM nightly news huh?
@@abuhamza1970 China is a white nation?
@@abuhamza1970 If you believe Somali pirates give two shits about the shorelines your a bigger fool than The Main Stream Media.
@@abuhamza1970 Somali pirates don't give a shit about the shoreline they're just sea robbers
As a Navy veteran you sir have my utmost respect. Days underway, motion sickness, and being a solo voyage encountering mechanical problems on a sailboat. You Sir are the man. Especially facing the personal issues life dealt your strength is inspiring. Wow!!!
Yes, I concur. His head must have been completely blown. But he knows he has to just get on with it. It's a metaphor for the tricky unpredictable voyage through life, don't you think.
navy
This is insane. This guy really deserves credit and respect 100%.
A Perfect Circle!
This
respect
The amount of balls this takes in insane and he did it ALONE... I could never man
a lot can be done with enough training and conditioning
i wonder, that tuna he almost caught, can you put a knife in, peel of the skin and eat or does it needs to be cooked or something?
@@daffymore Sushi 🍣 yum
yes you can, let the lion inside you out! roar!
@@daffymore Almost all seafood is able to be eaten raw :)
Your journey at sea saved me while I was in rehab .
I found peace in your video that calmed me .
Thank-you from the bottom of my heart
Your hard work and determination saved you. I’m sure you found solace in his videos but you really need to give yourself proper credit for your recovery. It’s the same way people credit their god for getting clean. Like no, it’s YOU that fought to get clean and sober.
Congratulations on your journey to become the best version of you
What kind of rehab allows cellphones
@@-Believeinyourself- Its joey..right?
@@-Believeinyourself- Seriously? You're not allowed to call your peeps for encouragement and wotnot?
I'm 44 and sort of at a point in my life where everything is sort of scheduled and mundane. I've decided I want to learn to sail and eventually sail from Florida to the Bahamas. Your video gave me such joy to see you so alive out in the ocean. Reminds me of Thoreau or Robert Pirsig. You've inspired me brother. Keep living life!
try Jesus
@@NikosKatsikanis no you
@@danielmclellan7762 i did and do
@@NikosKatsikanis Try Atheism.
@@michaewade6135 didn’t work out
People don't realize how dangerous this is. You must really know what you are doing. Wish you the best sir, respect.
I know there is piracy, storms and sea monsters. But what else is dangerous?
@@jasonbrody8957Outside the storms these are least risk factors. Main are such as loss of sail, food, water, destruction of the boat, falling to the water, diseases, injuries. Also loneliness can be an issue softly speaking.
people from mexico float over to the us one tiny ro boats. people sailer with 15 foot 2 man sailers back in 1700s he has it made
I’m from Texas and I know absolutely nothing about sailing, but I watched this and came away with a tremendous respect and appreciation for James as a man and a sailor. His attitude when he lost that rudder revealed his character, skills, and nautical wisdom. I am moved by this man’s cool in crisis at sea while simultaneously processing through and recovering from a tremendously painful life experience. Good job, sir. I wish you love and deep well-being.
I'm 20 seconds in and I like him already. Nice - and yeah, as we say here in Australia - bloody envious!
Very very true mate, perfectly put.
neither does he know anything about sailing, he just had a bit too much reef he has no respect for the sea for other people who he expect to go rescue his ass after he gets in trouble just because its the law, let me ask you would you cross America on a lawnmower? its not an adequate vehicle you would agree, and that boat is as adequate as the mower, its a series production boat for leisure not to withstand impact of pacific ocean waves that tug boats have a hard time around
@@diegosauda9596 Americans cross anything and everything on a lawnmower ;)
@@diegosauda9596 you just keep complaining from your armchair while eating your cheetos, the rest of us will go on adventures.
Never thought I'd be into watching some random dude alone on a boat for a month but this was pretty sick. Watched the whole thing. Hope all is well since your journey.
Thats two of us, I'm so used to seeing storms wreck the sails and seeing the boat tossed to and from. This is unbelievable and brave I salute this fella
It was definitely a good little video... Gotta say I got kinda sick when he took his hoops out though
@@Vol4life1985 if it were me, I'd probably fix it surgically and move on. no hoops for me. whatever works. great video/ original content. puts one in touch with natural beauty
Why not?
Very enjoyable I admire someone that can do that as I'm terrified of drowning and don't like ocean too much.
I like that 'Losing The Rudder' made the title, rather than "Losing The Girlfriend'. Priorities well in check! What an amazing adventure brother. Thanks for sharing this. Wishing you all the best.
Dude this is an epic journey! Very intriguing to watch! I am a Navy vet and I know what the sea looks like and how massive it is. But you sir, have my respect! Awesome stuff!
I think we've all been on this boat trip on an emotional level at some point in our lives. This was really amazing.
..As a mental health nurse..i totally agree !!
What a brave chap he is
No we haven't , Not like this !
He shaved his balls , brushed his hair back , took a swig and did it ! .
Yeah we all had Test thrown at us .... But those " Test " were on Land , not with a broken rudder that could send you in a gigantic circle ! .
so true bestie
Brother, you give me inspiration. I'm disabled from a motorcycle accident and will never get the chance to sail as you do. From relationship, to sailing trouble, you are proof that obstacles can be overcome. As an ole hippie being free is important to me. I'll keep watching and continue to be inspired by you. Peace.
That’s really horrible for me to read mate.. As i absolutely love riding Dirt Bikes, WR450F & a smaller two stroker YZ 125 & ive had a 3 really nasty crashes at around 100 & 155k’s (Not miles per hour) & my last crash i hadda brain 🧠 injury that took me 10months to recover, so i ride slower now as i’m getting older i don’t feel the need to show off to my mates like I’m 22yrs old Lol .. Anyway mate all the best from Oz 🇦🇺 yeh 👍
God bless you brother hope all best you Jay keep you prayers
As someone who rides. What happened? What can I do to stay safe?
I wish you all the best
@@1992jamo Brother, I live in Maryland and was heading to Daytona for Bike Week 2018. WE have a bridge that spans the Baltimore Harbor. I was stopped to pay toll, The toll taker said something like no God!I was hit from behind by a DUI in a big ass Dodge Power-wagon. He drove me and the bike ( Harley Road King Classic) into the toll booth. The Toll taker was holding my head . So I have a crushed spine and cord damage . I have rods holding me together from C-2 to S-1. But man, there is always someone worse off than me. My advice? Stay straight when you ride, no partying. And watch out for the vehicles.
I do not know why but it became a happy thing to see the orange drogue trailing along. A good buddy hanging in there for you. I think every time I see an orange highway cone I shall think of this wonderful video. It shall always be a high point in my life to have watched you deal calmly with what you were dealt... women come and go but saving your own ass... that is living my friend!
🙏🏻
Epic. Amazing work staying calm, collected, and getting the job done. So inspiring, thank you!
Just randomly found this channel at 4 in the morning when I couldn’t sleep and I’ve watched nearly all of this full hour. I’m not into sailing and never thought about watching anything related to sailing, let alone actually trying it. But there’s something super likeable about this guy and I think what he’s doing is incredible. He’s definitely a tough dude for being able to do all this, especially after going through the stuff with his wife.
same
4 am. Same experience ;-)
And me in a wet n windy Scotland.
what happened with his wife?
Bro I just got back from a party am at home now taking a fat shot at 2:44 watching this
i cant lie, i'd be scared as hell to go out sailing on the ocean all by myself on a little sailboat! bravo good sir
I'd definitely prefer to have people with me.
30 foot isn't so little. Guy in my Marina did it a couple years back in a 24 footer. Didn't have any troubles.
@@aaronwells6608 6 ft really make a dif?
@@TechCrawl When it comes to boats, yes. Boats don't just get longer, they get larger in every dimension. In a lot of ways it's an exponential difference. A boat that's twice as long is easily 3 to 4 times as massive. A 20-ft day sailer weighs a few thousand pounds and can be towed behind your pickup truck... A 38 ft blue water cruiser might weigh 20 tons. The difference between a 24 and a 30 ft boat is actually rather dramatic.
@@aaronwells6608 I see, makes sense thanks :)
This was the best candid account of a drastic failure i have watched. Thanks for being honest and sharing your thought processes. it is so educational
Amazing! Thank you for this in-your-face, real-life episode, about life and sailing. Truly admire your spirit and determination. Stay well. Stay safe.
I can't imagine the empowering sense of independence and sheer terror of being surrounded by nothing by deep blue sea as far as the eye can see! You handled all of the difficulties exceptionally well. Definitely inspiring.
This video is truly inspiring...
The first time I took a windsurf board outside the shelter of a reef and sailed on the indian ocean, I shit my pants, even while I could still see land when on top of the swell. All oceans are scary and demand respect.
As a ex Coastie, and retired big city firefighter, I have to say James, you handled the stress of all this, in a strong, calm, and capable manner. I would not hesitate, to have you as a shipmate/ crew mate !. Total respect for you Sir !
Awesome message!
Word! ✌🏻💗😊❣️
@@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304 the stupid jackass caused his own problem ??? what do you mean ? bro
@@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304 pretty harsh and zero constructive criticism. Why don't you teach, professor, or do you get off on seeing others "cause their own problems"?
@@bdmenne Bryan clearly he does. He's getting off on himself.. he's a ass hat... He's a troll.. or just jealous he has no life .. just a computer an a day old Starbucks...
What a champion. cool, calm and collective under pressure & stress. Wow!!! Your lesson had taught me a hundred things Ive never known about this side of sailing and more. thank you......
Hats off to you dude, great achievement and amazing to watch your journey!
I really felt your pain as you managed to get out that last sentence. "I'll be very happy to step foot on the Hawaiian soil and start a new life." I appreciate optimism especially when it comes in dark moments.. glad you did your best to remain in good spirits.
ADHD can be a bitch! Best to ya. Mark
""It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light"
Goodspeed to this sailor...👋
There are men and there are men. Most people who consider themselves brave can never do this on their own even with training. Here’s a man we’ll all love to have in our corner. Stay blessed always.
You mean privates
Real Men wear masks
@@purebloodsunite7489 Isn’t that what outlaws, misfits and cowards do?
@@risk0systemsuk171 sorry I was trying to make a joke, I'm not pro mask.
There are men and then there are Seamen LOL
Found you a few weeks ago and I've been trying to catch up on your videos going back to your 1st. I have to say this is your best so far. Thank you for sharing the adventure and your personal struggles. Many of us can truly relate. Thank you for being authentic.
Just watched this, my sons and I cheered you on the entire way! So motivating, such an excellent episode. Full respect man! 😁
Remember: Nothing wrong with having some fear but panicking can kill you..he handled the rudder issue like a champ.
Panic? What's that?
Thank you Eric for telling him good job for his reality based on what you saw on tv
In most cases "if you panic, you will die," said the solemn voice, while in the midst of it.
I’m a cave diver….this is Far from a panic situation!….
1st rule in a crisis ; No matter what happens, do not, I repeat, do NOT panick !!!
Amazing journey. Beats the hell out of anything on Netflix. Inspirational.
Bro if Netflix were smart, they would start doing this, not CZcams in general but finding talented interesting content creators and scaling down, such a great idea my dude
@@TimTheMusicMan Let's just say, it has it's moments.
@@RentFreeClips1 problem is that Netflix would have to inject some bullshit alien spaceship or military takeover drama/Hollywood storyline. This is too genuine and true to life. Peace!
Hate to say it but the problem w his ex running away is she’s been off cheating on him.
There’s some good stuff on Netflix..
That was one of the best sailing episodes on CZcams I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much. You are bloody marvellous👍
Nothing but respect and admiration for the skill, determination, and stones it takes to pull that off alone. Hats off to you. 😮
Rarely do I watch a whole hour of these type videos, but I loved every minute of this one. Well sailed James, and I wish you all the best for the future. Cheers.
Wow! Was that an hour? So captivating time flew by. Amazing story.
Hell, I don't pay attention to sailing ever but accidentally ended up here and I watched the whole thing in amazement.
@@equipmentmanagementservice2310 same here.
I've sailed the Pacific and Persian Gulf and there is nothing but water for hundreds and thousands of miles and doing that alone takes some 🏀🏀's of steel. Good vid. Good job
Especially on a 30 foot sailboat. Unreal
Navy personel
Just randomly came across this and watched the entire thing. Just the coolest experience ever. It takes a village, and I would have never guessed you had any help but admire your honesty in talking about the important roles your loved ones and friends played in you travels.
This was so peaceful and freeing to watch. Thank you for sharing sir
Men, im in a deep figth with anxiety AND see your journe all by yourself makes me feel that i can keep figthing like you do!!!! Congrats on make it
I have some bad anxiety/depression issues. Some days are worse than others. I've been this way for years. You will slowly learn how to cope and deal with it. It still won't be easy but you will be able to fight it.
@Bobby Taylor 🤣🤣🤣
@LETS GO BRANDON #FJB never heard of this concept but sounds wild and legit
This is my first time watching any of your videos. It really hit close when you talked about your relationship. My wife left me at the beginning of 2021, so I understand how this feels. My wife also did the no phone calls, no text, just went dark, and honestly it took me a while to put my finger on it, but it felt like she died. I'm 50, so this was my first break up in the cell phone era, and when your the one imposing the silence its fine, your getting your way, dealing with your emotions in your own way. When your the person who isn't making the choice, it feels like your wife died. Anyway I don't know if it helps to know your not alone, I don't know why I just wanted to comment, maybe this post was for me IDK.
God bless you Earl, you will find love again
I'm not sure how long you've been married, but this honestly sounds like a great time for you to just take time for yourself.
Same thing happened to me after only a 4 year relationship and it was the worst thing in the world I wouldn't wish it on anyone
same
This is exactly why I have a wife and multiple woman on the side…
To say I have mad respect for you is such an understatement. Thank you for posting this. Such a great learning tool. I bought a 26' MacGregor a year ago to learn on and have been having a blast. Been taking lessons and whatnot. But stuff like this reminds me to always keep learning. Thank you so much!
This is my 2nd time watching this. You sir are amazing with your attitude always shining. You’ve had such a bad hand with your marriage and the rudder problems and you handled it all with class. No bad mood times which you deserved. Much respect James
What a fascinating journey. Sailboats love to break & watching how you problem solved was so beautiful to me. Thanks man, safe sailing
It was right the first time, move on troll
@@dayron6637 he's obviously a mechanic, give him a brake.... 😩😂😂✌️
What Would you DO?…..czcams.com/video/FwGRXMAT_Mw/video.html
@@aimlessdrive8723 cannot catch one fish
is there a minimum and maximum length a sailboat needs to be to go solo on oceans?
i love this guy, hes so humbled and went through a break up like a man
he dont teach us shit,saying the names of parts,etc,we dont understand.like listening to hackers talking,ugh.....ppl watch thiese to learn.i ,learn nothing from ppl like this,,,speak english,ugh...
@@fiddlesticksbessette398 you must be joking right?
@@fiddlesticksbessette398 Fiddle ... What you show here indicates you learn nothing from anyone, ever. Get some mileage in life before you worry about your English skills, mate.
@Rex Luth 🤣
I was in a similar life situation as yourself when I first watched this. It helped so much. I'm coming back for a second watching. You are an incredibly inspiring individual and it was a pleasure watching you navigate not only the Pacific but the issues that came with it. Thanks for this!
That’s life on the open ocean man, your life is in your hands and at the mercy of nature. It’s a sad fact that no one is coming to rescue you, but your calm and composed dealing with the issues you faced is inspirational! Calm waves and steady winds bro!
Good for you for staying strong through your personal struggles. You’re an inspiration to so many
It was humbling to see this. I don’t know how this video came up on my recommendations but it was totally worth it. I’ve been feeling really low this past week and this video somehow lifted my spirits up. Just subscribed to your channel man. Happy sailings in your next adventure!
You might also like the channel "My Self Reliance," Cheers
Let’s go bud
I feel exactly the same way!
Snap
How good is the CZcams algorithm
Everyone is very depressed rn with the state of the world, even if you have nothing to be depressed about lol... this video is great, just shows the beauty in doing something challenging and personal. We all need to find peace with ourselves.
Absolutely MAD respect to you. Out there for 32 days.
I would've crumbled the moment the rudder came loose. This is the first of your videos I've seen. Keen to see more.
Cheers
This is how I put myself to sleep sometimes. I imagine I’m in an oversized unsinkable plastic barrel on the ocean just drifting with the current. I listen to the waves and wind and sometimes it rains or snows. It’s totally relaxing.
Speechless, what an amazing story, journey, this is a movie. The whole family watched it in awh. This man a real man. We could feel his stress, his fear, his courage, his pain coming right through our TV screen impossible as it may seem
Awe inspiring, I would say.
Exactly! True stories like this of pain and joy.,, trials and tribulation ,, Failure, and success, This should be mandatory high school material in order to graduate!
Maybe we wouldn't be living in such a motherless, soy-boy generation of pussified males, who actually think they are men! This brother has fucking heart like a lion, but the passive wisdom of a dove.
Just watched this again. Totally impressed on how you kept your cool. At least on the outside. And you continued to make the video. Grace Under Pressure. Can't say enough about it.
This is my first time on your channel and I'm telling you that I'm not going to miss a single video from now on. Your mental strenght is simply astonishing. In an hour episode you taught me so much on how to deal with personal issues and how to follow my dreams. Just a big thank you Sir!
man, I remember when my ex of 6-7 years left me. I'm 29 today, but took me a good while to finally love myself again! Stay strong brother! God got something amazing awaiting for you in the future! Amen!
At 6 to 7 years she was a bit too young for you anyway
Which god?
@@Sailor1010 poseidon maybe
@@Sailor1010 Wow. So much edge. 😅
As a former coastal sailor (Long Island, New York) I gotta say this journey and your courage and sailing skills impressed me immensely. Congratulations on your achievement. Truly awesome.
What part of long island if I may ask?
@@juanmew7350 Northport - Suffolk County.
What a wonderful film - thanks so much and happy sailing!
Thank you for documenting your journey and allowing us to see what this experience would be like. I was wondering what kind of person it would take to make this journey alone, and when you said your heroes did this without technology it hit me! Glad you were able to follow in the footsteps of those that inspired you! You are truly living.
Well, that was one of the most genuine sailing CZcamss I’ve seen. Solving big problems followed by a heartfelt land-ho was fantastic. 👍
The drone footage really puts in to perspective just how alone you are out there, and just how small the boat is in the scheme of things.
Respect keep staying strong you just reminded me everything is temporary and to not get hung up on the things you can't control and just live life ❤️
What a journey and fascinating to watch. Thanks for the video and I'll keep watching your videos.
I thought one of the coolest moments was when he stuck the camera in the water to look at the rudder and those cool zebra striped fish were trailing the boat. That was a surprise I wasn't expecting. Also those drone shots really brought home how he was in the middle of nowhere. I could not even begin to imagine doing something like this. So much respect for this guy.
Agree, super cool! Btw, that little guy is called a Pilot fish 😁
A true sailor solving real problems that would stop most people. Your thinking to solve and overcome a serious breakdown. The courage to step into the water mid ocean. By far the very best sailing video I have seen on You Tube.
most people find everyday life hard enough - only bored rich asswipes do dumb shit like this
@@recoswell Yet here you are watching a man live his dream, deal with the shit that comes with adventure and share it with everyone...Who are you again? Live your insignificant life and check back in once you grow a set and go after your dreams..we'll all applaud you at that point.
@@recoswell Tosser
@@recoswell Everyday life is not hard if you can afford to be bitching on CZcams.
@@recoswell flipping burgers must be stressful for you. Jealous much?
The personal growth witnessed through the duration of the video is outstanding. Truly inspiring ❤
Thank you 🙏🏻
Wow so calm, you are gutsy! Very impressed! Thank you for your videos!
Congrats james. Took a lot of courage to take the leap, and showed a lot of character to pull it off. Many people would have called for help 1000 miles out with no rudder. You made it all the way to your own anchor unassisted. Hats off to you!
First time watching your blog... Amazing! Inspiring, majestic, . The music you used was so apt to the changing situations. Brilliant. Congradulations 🙏
Wow, I didn't expect to want to sit through this hour long video. But that was really great. Meditative, informative, interesting, exciting, and well made. Really great job man!
This is the first clip of this kind I literally watched from start to finish, it is really your calm, cool and collected character that inspiring me so much! Respect!
Wow, what a great story / video - thanks!
Amazing video mate. I never thought I'd sit through an hour long sailing video (I literally know nothing about sailing) but this was informative and I felt like I was there for the whole journey!
I concur with All you said, it happened like that today for me. The guy is Very likable, knowledgeable and filled with courage. I enjoyed this adventure immensely.
100% relatable this comment was. So much so that I no longer need to add my own comment, you took the words out of my mouth!
Cheers from Australia 🍻🍻🍻🇦🇺
People spend their entire life imagining this. But, few will only carry it out. Peace and Safe travels my friend!! Just over the horizon will you find your answers.
paroxysm of bourgeois stasis
Wow, what a trip! I'm not a sailor myself but most of my paintings are inspired by the coast and sailing as I live on the South coast of England and I came across your channel whilst looking at sailing stuff. Once I started watching I couldn't stop. Glad you made it safely. Looking forward to checking out your other videos.
Seeing your video a few years past it’s release and hearing your story about your experience dealing with the loss of your marriage during such a difficult journey is an absolute testimony to your resilience.
I take my hat off for you brother. I’m sure there were time to where you were contemplating going down with the ship and just end the suffering.
In my own way, Ive been there.
Keep moving forward!
This was one of the best stories of triumph over adversity that I've ever seen. First time on the channel here definitely not the last
Agreed!
Adversity
@@obxarms7685 Thank you, it was late.
@@matthewholzmueller6292 Happens to the best of us.
He never accepted defeat in the face of a daunting nautical emergency!
E P I C. Absolutely epic. Right on James - way to persevere. One of the most compelling CZcams sailing episodes ever.
I think the Pardees would be most impressed with this one.
Totally agree with Sail On. Great honest storytelling. So well done James. Keep going!
Incredible journey! Incredible sailor! Incredible video footage!
Great Job James from Angus, Newport Beach California , I'm following you, don't look back !!!
Sam Holmes is great too. You should check out his video where he sails a 24ft boat to Hawaii from Cali.
I can watch this stuff all day, so relaxing 😌
Dude, this is completely amazing. I salute your bravery in the midst of adversity. Can't wait to watch the rest of your travels. I'm only a dinghy sailor and marvel at the skills to sail across the ocean like you do. Bravo James!
🙏🏻thank you 🙏🏻
Being lost at sea has always been my greatest fear, so watching you take on a task like this really blew me away. If I was you, I'd go through the rest of my life with a happy little smile in my mind that I was badass enough to sail across an ocean, alone, and made do when the metaphorical wheels fell off. You're a baddass, plain and simple. Great video!
Thank you thank you daily I have a smile and a look of terror remembering the passage 😂
As someone with a fear of deep water I find this both fascinating and terrifying at the same time.
Understood, but depth is mostly irrelevant. I get it though.
@@spidermight8054 bathophobia is real...so depth is very much an issue for many people myself included. Every time I step foot on a boat ( avid fisherman mind you) I have this feeling I'm going to fall through the floor and continue falling into the black abyss.
@@mattellis6040 I said, "I get it though", meaning I understand. I too fear deep water, illogically though. 6' deep and nowhere to go will do me in just as dead as 5,000' would
When you can drown from a teaspoon of water..
@@mdtransmissionspecialties Not easily! Never heard of it happening myself. But theoretically….nah, I don’t buy it. A puddle, perhaps yes. A teaspoon? Nah. At least not in the context of this fear, phobia.
What an amazing voyage. Very inspirational as I start taking sailing lessons in the very near future.
So impressed! You did a great job! Always grateful for friends too. all the best!
Man, I'm so happy for you. Sailing across oceans alone is not for the feint of heart. It's a given that something unforeseeable will happen. It was interesting to see your emotional state evolve around the challenges you were faced with. Congrats! You did it! Thanks for sharing bro. There's a lot of us who will never get to do this..
dude, the shots of the tuna swimming along side the boat are epic! wow, how gorgeous...
Amazing courage to sail like this. Congrats...
My heart goes out to you, all I can say is you are amazing and a gem of a person she has lost a great person sending prayers out to you.
i bet the night sky looked amazing out there (when it wasn't cloudy)
I imagine it is too dark to see anything, unless it is a full moon.
@@etk1920 He meant the stars
@@rustinpeace770 Oh, you're correct. "I bet the night SKY looked amazing out there"
@Asherah where does one usually find the stars?
We have a Special of the Special in here!.. gosh guys ya need the 🌙 🌚 to see stuff in the sky. It's the only way to see the 🌟 stars too!.
I cried with you and swelled with love and joy in your solo passage. Your writing is real. So here's to success and new adventures!! ♥️
Thank you so much for this sweet comment. It has been an intense journey and I was pleasantly surprised at how many people reached out and told me they followed along with the tracker and blogs during my passage. 🙏🏻
@@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304 Lol. Man. Brutal. The internet is so messed up.
@@SailorJames Maybe a new love interest
What don't kill you,makes you stronger,sail on to better things,best of luck from an Irish viewer ☘️🍀🍀
@@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304 Dude, your English is messed up, in a poetic way. Now shut up and don't be mean to Barbara!
Epic journey, well done james. Wishing you smooth sailing and clean seas
I have got a lot of pop up of this video and always ignored it till now. I finally saw it and can't imagine what it's like being in your shoe but I can tell that you are a fighter for a good cause and a sailor! I wish you all the best of your future endeavors! May God Bless You Always!!
You have a balls of steel and a brave heart! Very inspiring what you've done!
12:06 the start of your TRUE happiness has just begun my friend. Trust me!!!
I just turned 50 and I just started my journey alone almost 2years ago.
I haven’t been this happy, truly happy inside ever in my life Bc now like you I’ve had many loves that have come and gone and come back and gone again lol! Once I realized that I get to be selfish enough to take care of me it was only then I was able to grow and show true kindness to others.
I wish you all the worlds luck and many smooth nights of sailing!!
Just know that you are here for you, now that you have this opportunity to grow❤️🙏🏻💪🏼
I believe it's called FREEDOM
I keep coming back to this video. Just so fascinating.
Wow, that was an unforgettable trip. I have seen the complete video and I enjoyed it very much.
An adventure the great majority of us can only dream about. Just wow.
These just appeared on my TV as an autoplay on my chrome cast. Usually skip random shit, but this had me. Watched the whole thing. Insane dude living the dream. Not to mention balls of steel
🙏🏻
Congratulations on your great adventure, your heart is very big!👏👏👏
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank You and Godspeed to you! Hoping for all the best in your future! Happy Sailing. 🙌🐠
Holy shit, I started this interested in your sailing adventure but couldn't be more sorry to hear about you and your wife. That's a devastating blow and I imagine this voyage was difficult to make alone. I'm glad to hear your optimism, but can't help but relate to the pain in your voice.
Stop she 💯 had another dude. They always!!!! Monkeybranch
F her he'll b wayyyyyy better without her
Man…I commented way to early, that was epic! Dealing with losing your rudder and having to get in the water was super sketchy! 😳
I had a similar experience with my ex wife.. 12 years together and one day literally she said we’re done.. didn’t even see it coming. Turns out there was another guy and she had been sneakily using dating sites.. to say I was heartbroken was an understatement. I lost my house, seeing my 2 young children, and who I thought was my life partner.. She got everything in the divorce, except £5k which I used to buy a caravan. I lived in that van for a year until I financially got myself stable.. Anyway, it definitely sucks man but you are clearly made of the right stuff.. time does heal the majority of the pain, but it takes time. Just keep thinking of yourself, your journey in life.. there’s so much more to it than just relationships. Plus, things never stay the same.. life can change course for the better in an instant. Sending positive vibes bro 👍🏼
Mate - what a fecked up world. How can you lose all that when someone just walks out on you, on a whim!? That you sending out positive vibes from behind such a story is a testament to your character. I really hope you have been able to find a way to spend time with your kids again. Peace, Love , Out.
@@martynjones2684 Thank you mate, yes I have a great relationship with my 2 kids.. theyre quite grown up now, and I got married again 2 years ago to a wonderful girl.. More than happy now. I think sending out positive vibes is exactly what the world needs right now. No matter how bad your life someone always has it tougher. Appreciate the comment mate 👍
Read the rational male if possible,it will help you like it did for me. Or youtube about it but book is 1000x times better.
How did she get the house and everything if she was the one cheating?
@@smashergrilla954 She was simply more ruthless than me.. she had a solicitor really early on when I was still reeling and dealing with the break up. She said a fair few things that were not true.. & claimed she deserved everything as she had the children to look after... I just rolled over. She was married before so knew so much more about how these things go.. I was nieve and devastated at the loss of everything that I almost gave up. Tough time.
The whole journey you had was crazy. It's so awesome though, to be able to make it despite the harsh seas is absolute feat. Totally incredible.
Best sailor vlog ever. Just metaphysic. Bless you man \m/
Total Respect ........awesome job under some pretty tough circumstances.
Thank you James