Christian Williams

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.

Southern California· Apr 2026

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Why We Sail--"Spring Comes to Southern California, 2026"An Ericson 38 gets its first April sail since Christmas, plus an Isotherm refrigeration swap off Los Angeles.Apr 11, 2026 · Southern California

PublishedApr 11, 2026

Duration24:14

Views27K

LocationSouthern California

Welcome to the New Age of Sail, Skipper!At 82, Christian Williams sails his Ericson 381 after a month off to test whether a bad back should keep him ashore.Jan 17, 2026

PublishedJan 17, 2026

Duration17:09

Views57K

Audiobook Released: "The long Voyage Home," an Autobiography with 20 Sailboats"Christian Williams details his transition from the *Washington Post* to Hollywood screenwriting in his new audiobook.Dec 13, 2025

PublishedDec 13, 2025

Duration28:17

Views6K

New from Christian Williams: "The Long Voyage Home, an Autobiography with 20 Sailboats"Dec 1, 2025

PublishedDec 1, 2025

Duration10:53

Views25K

Update: Sailing After the Palisades FireAfter the Palisades Fire, Christian Williams replaces lost canvas gear with a Sailrite LS1 and sails without a mainsail at 82.Jul 13, 2025

PublishedJul 13, 2025

Duration18:29

Views38K

A Gale of Fire Turns our World to AshThe January 7, 2025 Pacific Palisades fire destroyed Christian Williams's home; his Ericson 38 survived.Jan 30, 2025

PublishedJan 30, 2025

Duration17:02

Views35K

40 Sailing Books for Holiday GivingChristian Williams recommends 40 sailing books, from Nigel Calder's mechanical manual to Nordhoff and Hall's Bounty Trilogy.Dec 15, 2024

PublishedDec 15, 2024

Duration42:06

Views18K

Why We Sail--"Brilliant Repairs, Innovations -- and Slapjack, 2024"Repair a Beriant 23 winch by removing the spacer plate to improve line grip on the self-tailing jaws.Aug 24, 2024

PublishedAug 24, 2024

Duration19:14

Views25K

Christian Williams Interview, UK SailsChristian Williams details solo Pacific crossings, sail selection, and the necessity of thorough offshore boat preparation.Aug 13, 2024

PublishedAug 13, 2024

Duration27:39

Views15K

Why We Sail--"Lessons of Spring, 2024"Christian Williams calibrates Genoa sheet leads and installs a custom V-berth step on his boat, *Thelonious*.Jun 22, 2024

PublishedJun 22, 2024

Duration23:41

Views47K

24 Hours Offshore AloneA 38-foot sailboat uses a carbon fiber whisker pole to maintain a dead-downwind course toward Hawaiʻi.Apr 21, 2024 · somewhere in the Pacific Ocean

PublishedApr 21, 2024

Duration21:38

Views53K

Locationsomewhere in the Pacific Ocean

Battle for the Sole of Thelonious IIDec 30, 2023

PublishedDec 30, 2023

Duration41:46

Views69K

Christmas Books, 2023Dec 6, 2023

PublishedDec 6, 2023

Duration5:43

Views13K

Are We Sinking yet? Ah, the Endless Summer--of Yacht MaintenanceAug 10, 2023

PublishedAug 10, 2023

Duration21:29

Views71K

Advanced Cruising-Boat Sailing Techniques (Part 7, "Introduction to Sailing")Jul 19, 2023

PublishedJul 19, 2023

Duration37:40

Views177K

Why We Sail--"Reflections in Varnish, Winter 2023"Jan 31, 2023

PublishedJan 31, 2023

Duration24:13

Views47K

A Sailing Family at the Dawn of MultihullsDec 2, 2022

PublishedDec 2, 2022

Duration37:06

Views31K

New Sails for Thelonious, 2022Nov 20, 2022

PublishedNov 20, 2022

Duration16:33

Views34K

Invited to Go Sailing? What to Expect.Oct 20, 2022

PublishedOct 20, 2022

Duration13:06

Views46K

"Introduction to Sailing," Part 2--Learning Like a KidOct 5, 2022

PublishedOct 5, 2022

Duration16:30

Views49K

"Introduction to Sailing," Part 1--First Sail EverSep 28, 2022

PublishedSep 28, 2022

Duration15:53

Views162K

Catalina Island, the Quick Escape from Los AngelesAug 18, 2022

PublishedAug 18, 2022

Duration18:21

Views89K

Why We Sail--"Mysteries of the Night Sea"May 19, 2022

PublishedMay 19, 2022

Duration13:39

Views42K

"Introduction to Sailing," an Audiobook OriginalMar 22, 2022

PublishedMar 22, 2022

Duration9:49

Views51K

Offshore with the Cape Horn Self-Steering Wind VaneMar 1, 2022

PublishedMar 1, 2022

Duration14:59

Views70K

Why We Sail--"Refit and Hey, Why no Dodger?"Feb 7, 2022

PublishedFeb 7, 2022

Duration18:04

Views75K

3-Minute Preview, "Inside Singlehanded Sailing with Christian Williams"Oct 18, 2021

PublishedOct 18, 2021

Duration3:20

Views30K

Hawaii 2021: Inside Singlehanded Sailing with Christian WilliamsOct 12, 2021

PublishedOct 12, 2021

Duration1:23:31

Views1.7M

Update: Thelonious II Departs Oahu Aug. 9Aug 2, 2021

PublishedAug 2, 2021

Duration4:48

Views36K

Why We Sail -- "Ready for Departure, Hawaii 2021"A solo sailor prepares for a 6,000-mile voyage by installing a Jordan Series drogue and Cape Horn steering.Jun 29, 2021 · Hawaiʻi County, United States

PublishedJun 29, 2021

Duration13:27

Views84K

LocationHawaiʻi County, United States

Why We Sail--"Cape Horn Steering Vane Install and Sea Trial"Christian Williams installs a custom Cape Horn wind vane, requiring internal control lines and precise transom mounting.May 13, 2021

PublishedMay 13, 2021

Duration12:53

Views58K

Why We Sail--"Time to Call the Coast Guard"Apr 21, 2021

PublishedApr 21, 2021

Duration12:51

Views118K

Beach Dogs of RarotongaThe video contains no information regarding Rarotonga or sailing activities.Feb 20, 2021 · Avarua, Cook Islands

PublishedFeb 20, 2021

Duration2:15

Views10K

LocationAvarua, Cook Islands

Why We Sail--"Rehabilitation in Winter"Christian Williams replaces the propeller shaft and cutlass bearing on his 1984 Ericsson 381 in Southern California.Feb 17, 2021 · Los Angeles, United States

PublishedFeb 17, 2021

Duration9:33

Views37K

LocationLos Angeles, United States

Why We Sail--"Escape the Neighborhood"Dec 6, 2020

PublishedDec 6, 2020

Duration9:36

Views90K

Why We Sail--"Summer, 2020"Aug 20, 2020

PublishedAug 20, 2020

Duration8:43

Views31K

"Introduction to Sailing," Part 5--Time to ReefChristian Williams demonstrates slab reefing and jib management on a 38-foot sailboat in 17 knots of wind.Jul 2, 2020

PublishedJul 2, 2020

Duration18:30

Views89K

Why We Sail--"Casual Singlehanding"Jun 10, 2020

PublishedJun 10, 2020

Duration11:13

Views60K

Endless Sailing with Thelonious MonkApr 10, 2020

PublishedApr 10, 2020

Duration35:44

Views68K

Why We Sail--"Last Sail for the Duration"Apr 4, 2020

PublishedApr 4, 2020

Duration12:58

Views40K

Why We Sail--"Self-Isolation 2020"Mar 29, 2020

PublishedMar 29, 2020

Duration7:15

Views18K

Why We Sail -- "Winter Again"Feb 15, 2020

PublishedFeb 15, 2020

Duration8:10

Views24K

Holiday Sailing Book Recommendations 2019Dec 1, 2019

PublishedDec 1, 2019

Duration18:16

Views10K

Why We Sail--"Pram Story"Nov 13, 2019

PublishedNov 13, 2019

Duration5:54

Views61K

Audiobook Sample: "Rarotonga," a novel by Christian WilliamsNov 4, 2019

PublishedNov 4, 2019

Duration11:00

Views7K

"Rarotonga," a new sailboat novel from Christian WilliamsOct 10, 2019

PublishedOct 10, 2019

Duration7:56

Views31K

"Introduction to Sailing," Part 4--Cruising Boat Maneuvers.Aug 30, 2019

PublishedAug 30, 2019

Duration23:46

Views195K

"Rarotonga," coming in OctoberAug 25, 2019

PublishedAug 25, 2019

Duration3:22

Views10K

"Introduction to Sailing," Part 3: Moving Up to a Larger BoatAug 16, 2019

PublishedAug 16, 2019

Duration19:26

Views149K

Why We Sail--"Spring, Finally"Apr 10, 2019

PublishedApr 10, 2019

Duration7:04

Views43K

Sailing Books as Holiday Gifts, 2018Dec 15, 2018

PublishedDec 15, 2018

Duration14:13

Views20K

"Introduction to Sailing," Part 6--Nautical Terms in Action"Oct 23, 2018

PublishedOct 23, 2018

Duration12:46

Views120K

Sailing Audiobook Selection--Chapter 29, "Becalmed"Oct 3, 2018

PublishedOct 3, 2018

Duration8:54

Views12K

Audiobook Sample, "Philosophy of Sailing" 2018Aug 19, 2018

PublishedAug 19, 2018

Duration5:23

Views12K

"Philosophy of Sailing"--the BookJul 7, 2018

PublishedJul 7, 2018

Duration5:36

Views92K

Why We Sail--"The Wheel Pilot, 2018"Jun 23, 2018

PublishedJun 23, 2018

Duration6:14

Views39K

Why We Sail--"Jacklines and Harness"May 4, 2018

PublishedMay 4, 2018

Duration4:08

Views37K

In "Slow TV," Nothing Happens.Mar 17, 2018

PublishedMar 17, 2018

Duration18:37

Views32K

Audiobook Chapter 27, "Alone Together: Sailing Solo to Hawaii and Beyond" by Christian Williams.Dec 14, 2017

PublishedDec 14, 2017

Duration14:27

Views11K

Offshore Deck CheckNov 23, 2017

PublishedNov 23, 2017

Duration7:03

Views64K

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