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Christian Williams' videos span his sailing experience from childhood, through early multihull Bermuda races to singlehanded voyages to Hawaii in his 70s. A former Washington Post editor and television producer, he lives in Los Angeles and currently sails a 1984 Ericson 38. This free channel is not monetized. Use of an ad blocker is recommended.
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Genoa lead marks; Raymarine wheel pilot; Companionway slides; Pram maintenance; V-berth Step. Ready for summer, anyone?
Genoa lead marks; Raymarine wheel pilot; Companionway slides; Pram maintenance; V-berth Step. Ready for summer, anyone?
Subtitles [Closed Captions, CC] have been corrected. How it is, or was, or could have been--a video essay illustrated by clips from 2017 and 2021.
Subtitles [Closed Captions, CC] have been corrected. How it is, or was, or could have been--a video essay illustrated by clips from 2017 and 2021.
Closed Captions [cc] corrected. Labor-intensive replacement of the cabin sole (the floor) of a 1984 Ericson Model 381 (38') sailboat, and what it says about measuring, cutting, fitting and just about finishing off the carpenter.
Closed Captions [cc] corrected. Labor-intensive replacement of the cabin sole (the floor) of a 1984 Ericson Model 381 (38') sailboat, and what it says about measuring, cutting, fitting and just about finishing off the carpenter.
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Closed Captions [cc] corrected. Encounters with dripless shaft seal, a faulty seacock, another sail cover revision, installation of a galvanic isolator and troubleshooting a Raymarine wheel pilot.
Closed Captions [cc] corrected. Encounters with dripless shaft seal, a faulty seacock, another sail cover revision, installation of a galvanic isolator and troubleshooting a Raymarine wheel pilot.
Closed Captions [CC] have been corrected. This video, Part 7 of the "Introduction to Sailing" playlist, explores the techniques and goals of advanced recreational sailors, with an emphasis on confidence gained by analysis and observation.
https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
Closed Captions [CC] have been corrected. This video, Part 7 of the "Introduction to Sailing" playlist, explores the techniques and goals of advanced recreational sailors, with an emphasis on confidence gained by analysis and observation.
https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
Say, is this progress? Sails, varnish, sandpaper, leaks, felt, an electric bicycle and the recollection of a very different recent past. Wise up 2023, we're expecting better. For subtitles in any language: turn on [cc]/Settings/Subtitles/Autotranslate/Choose Language from list.
Say, is this progress? Sails, varnish, sandpaper, leaks, felt, an electric bicycle and the recollection of a very different recent past. Wise up 2023, we're expecting better. For subtitles in any language: turn on [cc]/Settings/Subtitles/Autotranslate/Choose Language from list.
Christian Williams' personal commentary on early multihull Bermuda races reveals evolution of yacht design in quest for speed on the open sea. Features rescue by US Coast Guard, offshore damage, the charms and discomfort of the Gulf Stream, and the nature of family sailing in a bygone era.
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How to choose new sails for a cruising boat. Offshore sails are bulletproof but heavy. Time for a set of coastal cruising Dacron, lighter and whiter, for Sunday afternoon. Thanks to Oliver McCann of UK Sailmakers, Marina del Rey.
How to choose new sails for a cruising boat. Offshore sails are bulletproof but heavy. Time for a set of coastal cruising Dacron, lighter and whiter, for Sunday afternoon. Thanks to Oliver McCann of UK Sailmakers, Marina del Rey.
Guests for an afternoon sail aboard the 1984 Ericson 381 sloop Thelonious II. Comments on sea sickness, life jackets, man overboard, and one difference between yachting and golf. Oh, and try not to block the companionway.
https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
Guests for an afternoon sail aboard the 1984 Ericson 381 sloop Thelonious II. Comments on sea sickness, life jackets, man overboard, and one difference between yachting and golf. Oh, and try not to block the companionway.
https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
Hats off to the Junior Sailing Program of California Yacht Club, Marina del Rey, CA.
https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
Hats off to the Junior Sailing Program of California Yacht Club, Marina del Rey, CA.
https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
How to Sail for beginners.
"Introduction to Sailing" videos
https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
How to Sail for beginners.
"Introduction to Sailing" videos
https://youtu.be/wOblNE9kWnk
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