'Introduction to Sailing,' Part 1--First Sail Ever

How to Sail for beginners.
"Introduction to Sailing" videos

[stevenmoore]

Yesterday, I made a 5 hr round trip seeking to purchase my first sailboat. Sadly, the boat wasn't the one, however, your audiobook, "Introduction to Sailing, " was the perfect companion for my journey. I downloaded it in the driveway before I left. I have wanted to sail since I was 12, watching high school kids at camp who were able to take out Sunfish sailboats while we were only allowed to use rowboats. Now 59 (life gets in the way), I completed my ASA certification this summer, crewed on my first race boat, and looking forward to exploration and adventures on my own boat. I am so glad I have found your channel.

[gechli]

I'm nearing retirement age and thought my bones and joints may not be agile or flexible enough for a laser. But you, Christian, have inspired me, yet again! And I enjoyed your Philosophy of Sailing video! Thank you!

[Flynthewin]

The last bit with the fouled lines and eating the main left me in tears laughing. Your sense of humor and self-forgiveness will inspire me onward!

[swashfrogsailor]

There’s no better instructor than a dinghy, and they never stop delivering fun.

[SVZonda]

I remember the day I went from a Mirror dinghy to a Laser. What a wonderful day that was for me, over 45 years ago, but still feels like just the other day.
Thanks for bringing back the memories!
All the best Richard 🇬🇧👍🏼

[todmills]

My first time on a sailboat was 48 yrs ago and I still remember it like it was yesterday. My oldest sister and her husband (who already knew how to sail) had bought an 18' Interlake and invited me along. I was 12 and was instructed, "Don't touch anything, just watch and learn." I did just that, and the don't touch part had me wanting to come back for more in the hopes that I could become more than a spectator.

[anatolyloegering]

This is amazing!!!! My ultimate dream is to do some form of sailing and I feel like this would be a great way to get introduced into it!!!

[sailing]

Mr Williams deepest respect, but a life jacket....on please especially for newbies

[parkerssafes]

I love this guy. I think I’ve listened/watched all of his vids and books. When I hear your voice sir it reminds me of an old friend. Thanks for the vid.

[markboehme]

As a dinghy (Sunfish) sailor I throughly enjoyed, with a huge smile on my face, hearing how you, a world class ocean sailor, described the Laser and its simplicity. You’ve got it in your blood, which is why I enjoy your videos so much. Fair winds from NJ!

[chiefcrazyhair]

I love it, thank you for the awesome video! In a way, your narration reminded me of Winnie the Pooh

[janisrusis]

Sailing a Laser is what freedom feels like - bought mine about 2 years ago and have been sailing off the Latvian Baltic Sea coast at every possibility ever since. Thank you kind sir for showing people how additive it can be!

[MiQBohlin]

My friend, now you made me hungry 🤤 for more! ⛵️

[Krell]

Life jacket would be a good addition to an otherwise perfect introduction to sailing.

[bobthescienceguy]

Fair winds to you Christian, keep sailing ⛵️

[MrRandomFraps]

Love your channel. Every video is like a postcard from a friend across the seas.

[adrenazanetti]

Loved seeing the kids learning to sail! Brought me back to my first sail, my brother and I sailed as kids off Sicily then bought my first boat a 23 ft sloop! 45 years later and many boats I’ve retired with my Beneteau “O” 40. Your videos bring back so many memories for a solo woman sailor whose sailed multiple oceans around the world! Thank you and keep them coming my friend!! 💙👍🏼

[ToméSomlo]

great video! very easy to see the steps in action

[Chambersdavidjames]

Best sailing channel. Period. Christian is the very best writer and narrator. Love his books and eagerly await new videos. This is the internet at its best. Thank you Mr. Williams!

[michaelwargo]

Watched 100s of sailing videos ..then I went to Hawaii with you...Was " EPIC "
NOW IM LEARNING, THANK YOU