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.

Los Angeles County, United States· okt. 2026

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Christian Williams' Sailboat "Thelonious II" is For SaleChristian Williams lists his well-maintained 1984 Ericson 381, *Thelonious II*, for sale in Marina del Rey.17. okt. 2026 · Los Angeles County, United States

Publisert17. okt. 2026

Varighet24:53

Visninger64K

StedLos Angeles County, United States

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.11. apr. 2026 · Southern California

Publisert11. apr. 2026

Varighet24:14

Visninger28K

StedSouthern 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.17. jan. 2026

Publisert17. jan. 2026

Varighet17:09

Visninger58K

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.13. des. 2025

Publisert13. des. 2025

Varighet28:17

Visninger6K

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

Publisert1. des. 2025

Varighet10:53

Visninger26K

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 82.13. juli 2025

Publisert13. juli 2025

Varighet18:29

Visninger39K

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

Publisert30. jan. 2025

Varighet17:02

Visninger35K

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

Publisert15. des. 2024

Varighet42:06

Visninger18K

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.24. aug. 2024

Publisert24. aug. 2024

Varighet19:14

Visninger25K

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

Publisert13. aug. 2024

Varighet27:39

Visninger15K

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

Publisert22. juni 2024

Varighet23:41

Visninger47K

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

Publisert21. apr. 2024

Varighet21:38

Visninger53K

Stedsomewhere in the Pacific Ocean

Battle for the Sole of Thelonious IIReplacing a cabin sole on an Ericsson sailboat requires precise templating to align teak and holly veneers.30. des. 2023

Publisert30. des. 2023

Varighet41:46

Visninger69K

Christmas Books, 2023Christian Williams replaces the Teak and Holly sole of his boat while discussing his sailing-themed books.6. des. 2023 · Los Angeles, United States

Publisert6. des. 2023

Varighet5:43

Visninger13K

StedLos Angeles, United States

Are We Sinking yet? Ah, the Endless Summer--of Yacht MaintenanceReplacing a failed PSS shaft seal vent hose and ball valve prevents potential flooding in the bilge.10. aug. 2023

Publisert10. aug. 2023

Varighet21:29

Visninger72K

Advanced Cruising-Boat Sailing Techniques (Part 7, "Introduction to Sailing")A 38-foot sailboat provides the platform for demonstrating essential deck checks, reefing techniques, and safety management strategies.19. juli 2023

Publisert19. juli 2023

Varighet37:40

Visninger180K

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

Publisert31. jan. 2023

Varighet24:13

Visninger47K

A Sailing Family at the Dawn of Multihulls2. des. 2022

Publisert2. des. 2022

Varighet37:06

Visninger31K

New Sails for Thelonious, 202220. nov. 2022

Publisert20. nov. 2022

Varighet16:33

Visninger34K

Invited to Go Sailing? What to Expect.20. okt. 2022

Publisert20. okt. 2022

Varighet13:06

Visninger46K

"Introduction to Sailing," Part 2--Learning Like a Kid5. okt. 2022

Publisert5. okt. 2022

Varighet16:30

Visninger49K

"Introduction to Sailing," Part 1--First Sail Ever28. sep. 2022

Publisert28. sep. 2022

Varighet15:53

Visninger164K

Catalina Island, the Quick Escape from Los Angeles18. aug. 2022

Publisert18. aug. 2022

Varighet18:21

Visninger90K

Why We Sail--"Mysteries of the Night Sea"19. mai 2022

Publisert19. mai 2022

Varighet13:39

Visninger42K

"Introduction to Sailing," an Audiobook Original22. mars 2022

Publisert22. mars 2022

Varighet9:49

Visninger51K

Offshore with the Cape Horn Self-Steering Wind Vane1. mars 2022

Publisert1. mars 2022

Varighet14:59

Visninger71K

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

Publisert7. feb. 2022

Varighet18:04

Visninger75K

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

Publisert18. okt. 2021

Varighet3:20

Visninger31K

Hawaii 2021: Inside Singlehanded Sailing with Christian Williams12. okt. 2021

Publisert12. okt. 2021

Varighet1:23:31

Visninger1.7M

Update: Thelonious II Departs Oahu Aug. 92. aug. 2021

Publisert2. aug. 2021

Varighet4:48

Visninger36K

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.29. juni 2021 · Hawaiʻi County, United States

Publisert29. juni 2021

Varighet13:27

Visninger84K

StedHawaiʻi 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.13. mai 2021

Publisert13. mai 2021

Varighet12:53

Visninger58K

Why We Sail--"Time to Call the Coast Guard"21. apr. 2021

Publisert21. apr. 2021

Varighet12:51

Visninger118K

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

Publisert20. feb. 2021

Varighet2:15

Visninger10K

StedAvarua, 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.17. feb. 2021 · Los Angeles, United States

Publisert17. feb. 2021

Varighet9:33

Visninger37K

StedLos Angeles, United States

Why We Sail--"Escape the Neighborhood"6. des. 2020

Publisert6. des. 2020

Varighet9:36

Visninger91K

Why We Sail--"Summer, 2020"20. aug. 2020

Publisert20. aug. 2020

Varighet8:43

Visninger31K

"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.2. juli 2020

Publisert2. juli 2020

Varighet18:30

Visninger89K

Why We Sail--"Casual Singlehanding"10. juni 2020

Publisert10. juni 2020

Varighet11:13

Visninger60K

Endless Sailing with Thelonious Monk10. apr. 2020

Publisert10. apr. 2020

Varighet35:44

Visninger68K

Why We Sail--"Last Sail for the Duration"4. apr. 2020

Publisert4. apr. 2020

Varighet12:58

Visninger40K

Why We Sail--"Self-Isolation 2020"29. mars 2020

Publisert29. mars 2020

Varighet7:15

Visninger18K

Why We Sail -- "Winter Again"15. feb. 2020

Publisert15. feb. 2020

Varighet8:10

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Holiday Sailing Book Recommendations 20191. des. 2019

Publisert1. des. 2019

Varighet18:16

Visninger10K

Why We Sail--"Pram Story"13. nov. 2019

Publisert13. nov. 2019

Varighet5:54

Visninger61K

Audiobook Sample: "Rarotonga," a novel by Christian Williams4. nov. 2019

Publisert4. nov. 2019

Varighet11:00

Visninger7K

"Rarotonga," a new sailboat novel from Christian Williams10. okt. 2019

Publisert10. okt. 2019

Varighet7:56

Visninger31K

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

Publisert30. aug. 2019

Varighet23:46

Visninger196K

"Rarotonga," coming in October25. aug. 2019

Publisert25. aug. 2019

Varighet3:22

Visninger10K

"Introduction to Sailing," Part 3: Moving Up to a Larger Boat16. aug. 2019

Publisert16. aug. 2019

Varighet19:26

Visninger149K

Why We Sail--"Spring, Finally"10. apr. 2019

Publisert10. apr. 2019

Varighet7:04

Visninger43K

Sailing Books as Holiday Gifts, 201815. des. 2018

Publisert15. des. 2018

Varighet14:13

Visninger20K

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

Publisert23. okt. 2018

Varighet12:46

Visninger120K

Sailing Audiobook Selection--Chapter 29, "Becalmed"3. okt. 2018

Publisert3. okt. 2018

Varighet8:54

Visninger12K

Audiobook Sample, "Philosophy of Sailing" 201819. aug. 2018

Publisert19. aug. 2018

Varighet5:23

Visninger12K

"Philosophy of Sailing"--the Book7. juli 2018

Publisert7. juli 2018

Varighet5:36

Visninger92K

Why We Sail--"The Wheel Pilot, 2018"23. juni 2018

Publisert23. juni 2018

Varighet6:14

Visninger39K

Why We Sail--"Jacklines and Harness"4. mai 2018

Publisert4. mai 2018

Varighet4:08

Visninger37K

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

Publisert17. mars 2018

Varighet18:37

Visninger32K

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

Publisert14. des. 2017

Varighet14:27

Visninger11K

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