Episode 470 : SAIL SAIL SAIL! Hello Friends, On this episode we sail off of anchor at the Phi Phi Islands and have a lovely day of sailing to Phuket Thailand where we sail onto anchor in some high winds and a crowded anchorage. If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #alberg30 #sailingthailand #sailing #phuket

I totally forgot to post this video.... so it's out of order and I am sure people in the comments will lose their minds 😂 Episode 468 : Exploring Koh Mook and Koh Lanta Islands in Thailand Hello Friends, On this episode enjoy our time Koh Mook island and have an amazing time snorkeling Emerald Cave before sailing on to Koh Lanta Island. This episode shows the struggles we encountered with the outboard motor. If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #emeraldcave #sailingsoutheastasia #thailand #circumnavigation

Episode 469 : Breaking down in the midst of boat chaos, slow sail out. Hello Friends, On this episode we haul up and Koh Lanta and sail for the Phi Phi islands on a fresh breeze. we enjoy a wonderful day of sailing with decent sized quartering seas up until we reach the chaos of the Phi Phi islands where the small outboard lets us know it is not an option. If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #alberg30 #phiphiislands #sailingthailand #enginetrouble

Luxury and a safety feature! Electric Windlass with free fall This episode spans a period of a month and a half so I choose to release it in order with the timeframe that matches the adventure episodes at the moment. I am beyond stoked to finally have an electric windlass!!!!!! If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #alberg30 #sailingsoutheastasia #boatwork

Episode 467 : Quit peaceful sailing through beautiful islands! Hello Friends, On this episode we haul up and sail off of anchor and enjoy some lovely sailing through out the day, passing some of the stunning and unique islands Thailand is known for. We slowly creep our way into the anchorage at the end of the day as the sun sets and find a spot to anchor before heading ashore for some much earned dinner! If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #alberg30 #sailingsoutheastasia #solosailing #circumnavigation

Episode 466 : Hello Thailand ! Hello Friends, On this episode we depart Malaysia and have an amazing sail 24NM to our first island in Thailand! If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #alberg30 #sailingsoutheastasia #sailingthailand #circumnavigation

Episode 465 : Christmas in the Fjords of Langkawi Hello Friends, On this episode we finally depart Rebak after Triteia having been there for 4 months. We make our way out of the marina for the first time with the outboard engine on the transom and get to sailing as soon as we clear the channel. We found an amazing anchorage to spend Christmas in all to ourselves and hauled up the next day, making our way to Telaga Harbour to prepare to leave Malaysia! If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #alberg30 #sailingsoutheastasia #langkawi #circumnavigation

A Bonus Video showing a rad sailboat called "Mulan" that is on the hard at Rebak Marina in Langkawi. If you are interested in buying this boat email Steve at : steveonmulan@gmail.com If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #boattour #junkrig #customboat

This live stream will be in real time,,, meaning its in REAL TIME... and not part of the regular weekly episodic videos. I thought it would be of interest to some of you to join me as I break down the engine and pull it out of the engine bay and get it into the cockpit. I might go as far as lowering it down to the parking lot but that will be determined by how smoothing the pull goes. I am going to attempt to do this with live streaming software which will allow me multiple cameras at once so you can see diffrent aspects of what is happening. TRIGGER WARNING: THERE WILL LIKELY BE CURSE WORDS PRESENT 😂 If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #youtubelive #enginepull #livestreaming

Episode 463 : Preparing to Finally Leave Langkawi Hello Friends, On this episode Victoria arrives to spend the holidays with me and join me for some cruising up to Thailand. We manage to get the outboard installed on the transom and enjoy Rebak before heading out to cruise Langkawi. This video was filmed weeks before the GoFund Me campaign. If you care confused as to why YouTube Channels are not in realtime (No video content is in realtime other than live sporting events or live streams) I explain it in this video https://youtu.be/9QGd9JSxgaw If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #malaysia #sailingsoutheastasia #Langkawi

Episode 462 : SPLASHED 🌊 Hello Friends, On this episode Triteia finally makes her way back into the sea. I then find out the unfortunate diagnose about the diesel engine. Thanks so much to https://www.rebakislandresort.com/marina For the amazing experience in the boatyard! If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #alberg30 #boatwork #boatyard #langkawi

Episode 461 : Bottom Job Complete 💪🏻 Hello Friends, On this episode Triteia gets her first lift on a Hydraulic trailer to adjust the wooden blocks below her keel. I then get to work gettin the bottom paint on and finishing up all the jobs to get her ready to go back in the water! If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #alberg30 #bottompaint #boatwork #boatyard

Episode 460 : Two New Daktoa Lithium 320AH Batteries for the House Bank! Hello Friends, On this episode I receive my shipment of new batteries, battery trays and DC/DC convertor from my sponsor, Dakota Lithium 🔋⚡️ https://dakotalithium.com/ Head over to their site and order some new lithium batteries for the upcoming sailing season!!! Thanks so much to Dakota Lithium and Ryan for taking care of me for all the years 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Also thanks to Sam and Ann-Eline for the assist 😂 Dakota has been powering Triteia since 2002 and has keep me safe and the lights on for the last 16K miles! https://youtu.be/-hFDBU9gKM0 To find out more about the new 320AH batteries visit: https://dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-277-ah-12v-lifepo4-deep-cycle-battery-dakota-lithium-277-ah-12v-lifepo4-deep-cycle-battery/ The Battery Trays: https://dakotalithium.com/product/2-pack-marine-battery-tray-for-dakota-lithium-batteries/ My Old video showing how to make cables: https://youtu.be/ZubS33hYz7w And my original Install video: https://youtu.be/3oGRyIJIsuo If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #refit #boatyard #lithiumbattery #daktoalithium

Episode 459 : LANGKAWI REFIT SERIES Hello Friends, On this episode I have the opportunity to spend a few nights at the beautiful Rebak Island Resort https://www.rebakislandresort.com that is attached to the Rebak Marina and Boatyard. I was amazed at how big the rooms were in comparison to Tritiea and the small tube hotel I had just spent a month in 😂 Thanks to the staff at Rebak Island Resort for the lovely stay! If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #malaysia #resortlife #langkawi #rebakisland

Episode 458 : Soft Bimini for the win! Hello Friends, On this episode I get a new professionally made cockpit sunshade made by https://diamondingenious.com - The new shade is perfect and will keep me safe from the harsh UV rays when I am sitting out in the cockpit. https://diamondingenious.com is for sale! if you would like to buy a turnkey business on Langkawi that is never short of clients reach out to william@diamondingenious.com Thanks so much to William and Fi for making my shade!!!!! If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #alberg30 #sailingsoutheastasia #solosailing #circumnavigation

I hope you will join me for a LIVESTREAM where I talk about what options lay ahead for Triteia and myself. If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #livestream #sailingsoutheastasia #solosailing #circumnavigation

A GoFund Me Campaign to Keep Triteia Sailing by Victoria Paul Hello Friends, The Video I had hoped to never need to make. In this video I talk about how I have found myself at a dead end of sorts with no path forward on my own. Victoria, Sarah and my Patrons convinced me to start a GoFund Me campaign to make it possible to keep sailing and not have to take a year off. I need $6500 to keep sailing otherwise I will put Triteia on the hard for a year and go find work. https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-sv-triteia-sailing-with-james Here is the text Victoria wrote for the campaign: Since 2017, solo sailor James Frederick has built a following and a community around documenting and sharing his trials and triumphs at sea (and in the boatyard) aboard his 1965 Alberg 30 sloop, SV Triteia. As many of those reading might already know, he's currently in Thailand - about midway through his solo circumnavigation. Though many supporters have offered in the past, James never imagined accepting outside funds to sustain his circumnavigation. That said, the realities of putting 18,000 miles under the keel of a 61-year-old vessel have come into clearer focus after a planned haul out and (partial) refit was completed in December 2025. A full breakdown is provided below, but the bottom line is that James and Triteia are facing critical equipment failures that need to be addressed before continuing on to the Indian Ocean. He could stop, tuck Triteia in somewhere safe for a year, go home to make some money, then come back in 2027 and pick up where he left off. OR - at the urging of those close to him and his incredible crew of followers - he could allow those who have found some value in his work over the years the opportunity to come together and contribute towards the continued journey. From the early days of refitting Triteia paycheck to paycheck, to casting off the lines in Los Angeles in 2021, to navigating picturesque atolls, or making field fixes in remote places, James has always readily shared his thinking, process, discoveries, challenges, and wins. He has released nearly 600 videos over the last 8+ years and has always made all of them available (for free) to the public. All Funds raised go directly to James Frederick to fund the equipment listed below, and the related costs of install. Let's help James pay this round of “Adventure Tax” and keep him sailing safely around the world. - Victoria, Sarah, The Good Ship Triteia and James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fundraising Details: With the confirmed total loss of the inboard engine, discovery that the rudder needs to be rebuilt, and need for a new rigid-bottom inflatable dinghy, the total costs to continue on this year are as follows: Sponsored: Haul out in Krabi / late January 2026 ($1200 - sponsored by Port Takola Yacht Marina) Stainless steel + fabrication costs for new rudder parts ($2000 - sponsored by Rolly Tasker) Still need to fund: Marine ply, fiberglass materials, gel coat, primer, and bottom paint for new rudder (approx. $1200 from East Marine - James will do the labor) Hypalon dinghy ($3000 - Highfield) Ultra long shaft 6hp outboard ($2000 - Tohatsu) New outboard motor mount for Triteia's transom ($300 - from East Marine) Thank you sincerely for reading, for whatever contributions you're able to make, and to everyone who already supports by watching James' channel or being a Patreon. To learn more about James and SV Triteia, visit his website. --- If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #gofundme #crossroads #crowdfunding

Episode 457 : Fixing the Damaged Rudder Hello Friends, On this episode I discover the damage done to the rudder by running aground on the coral in Indonesia. I set in plan several ways to fix the rudder pivot but discover more troubling factors with the rudder itself.... If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #alberg30 #brokenrudder #boatyard #boatwork

Episode 456 : Sanding, Painting, Sanding, Painting, Sanding.... You get the idea... Hello Friends, On this episode I get into repainting the bootstripe and make a shocking discovery! I then move on to sanding and priming the topsides and have an expensive lesson on how 2 part paint works. Next I sand for 10 hours and move on to learning how heat in the tropics affects rolling and tipping.... If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #boatyard #boatwork #refit #langkawi #rebakmarina #refit

Episode 455 : Catching up with Sam Holmes and Ann-Elin Hello Friends, On this episode I catch up with my old friend Sam Holmes and meet his fiancé , Ann-Elin and enjoy a sail with them from Talaga Harbour to Rebak so we can hang out for a few days. I had a sit down conversation with them after dinner one night to catch up and hear more about their boat and plans. Check out Sam's YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCE4vct4tqxSuG4JH6vMVZSA and Ann-Elin's YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCCIGnAVsrKz7TlfVggLMJAg If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames Other Ways to Support the Channel: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia Fair Winds, James Website: http://svtriteia.com https://linktr.ee/sailor_james Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man #samholmes #ann-elin #youtubers #catamaran