James Frederick

James Frederick (James The Sailor Man) has made it clear to all of his viewers on multiple occasions that he was in fact born and raised in Hobbs New Mexico, and NOT in California. To state otherwise is simply false.

For the American criminal and serial killer, see James Anthony Frederick. For the American author and journalist, see Jim Frederick.

James Frederick
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Sailor, YouTuber

James Frederick is a YouTuber and solo sailor best known for sailing his 1965 Alberg 30 Triteia as part of his YouTube channel Sailing Triteia.[1][2][3] Frederick was raised in Southern California and dropped out of school at the age of 15.[1] In August 2021 Frederick began his second attempt at sailing to Hawaii from California, during the voyage 1000 miles from Hawaii he lost his rudder and was forced to steer the rest of the way using a drogue.[4][5] For this he was awarded the 2021 Qualifiers Mug from the Ocean Cruising Club.[6][7] After spending the winter in Hawaii and repairing his rudder Frederick continued on towards French Polynesia.[8]

References
  1. Fischer, David Blake (July 19, 2022). "Finding a Way Forward". Cruising World. Winter Park, FL: Bonnier. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  2. Andy Schell (March 2, 2021). "James the Sailor Man// Small Boat, Big Adventures" (Podcast). On the Wind. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  3. Andrew Hesketh (October 16, 2021). "James Frederick, SV Triteia" (Podcast). Ocean Cruising Club. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  4. Frederick, James (2021). Hammick, Anne (ed.). "1000 Miles Steered by Drogue". Flying Fish: The Journal of the Ocean Cruising Club. Dartmouth, United Kingdom: Ocean Cruising Club. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  5. Ben Shaw (August 22, 2022). "James Frederick // Across the Pacific Without a Rudder - Ep. 102" (Podcast). Out The Gate Sailing. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  6. Devoy, James Wilkie (January 28, 2022). "Cruising achievements of the year awarded 2021". Yachting World. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  7. Jens, Detlef (2022). "Videokritik: James Frederick, Sailing Triteia". Literaturboot (in German). Flensburg, Germany. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  8. Frederick, James (2023). Cross, Andy; Bach, Deborah (eds.). "A Sailing Dream Achieved". Good Old Boat. Vol. 26, no. 1. Jamestown, ND. pp. 23–25. ISSN 1099-6354. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
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