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Mayotte gives Sailing Triteia a crater hike and a delayed departure

Andy and Lisl join James ashore before failed gear interrupts his next sailing leg.

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Sailing Triteia Story of October 12, 2026Trari Newsroom

Why this story? The channel's weekly summary: what went up this week, what is drawing views now, and where the channel stands among similar channels.

A Visit to the French Island of Mayotte, A Hike With Friends & Gear Failure Stopping My Departure

Goats, dogs, cats and a crater lake: James's only new upload offered a land-based interlude after a rough passage from the Seychelles. In Mayotte, he hikes with Andy and Lisl from An Cala to take in the views. The following day, he clears out to leave, only to discover critical gear has failed and the departure must wait.

That mix of exploring and boat maintenance brought the episode about 24,000 views. Viewers are talking about the hike in flip-flops, the maps that help them follow his route and the value of testing systems before setting off. One sailor brings a familiar maintenance problem to the conversation: a bilge pump that needs fixing again.

The preceding upload, "Sailing Alone Across the Somali Sea on a 30ft Sailboat Rough Seas from The Seychelles", remains the channel's strongest daily draw. James describes that journey as his roughest passage of the year so far. His longer solo crossing toward the Seychelles also continues to draw views, giving the recent episodes a connected route rather than a collection of isolated stops.

Across the library, Sailing Triteia added roughly 64,000 views, a weekly total close to Mostly Walking's. Subscribers were unchanged, while the current daily viewing pace is less than half its usual level. For James, the latest chapter brings the scale of his circumnavigation back down to something very practical: friends ashore, a hike, and equipment that has to work before Triteia can leave.

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What viewers say

Impressive hike, especially in flip-flops. Thanks for another Monday virtual vacation.
@MKokruok1See it on YouTube
Good call on testing your systems so thoroughly before departure. Great seamanship! I'm sure it was disappointing in the moment, though.
@lowellmayfield5736See it on YouTube
Thank you for the map at the shots, it helps me know where you are at. I hope you continue to show us your voyages on and off the map!
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You amaze me brother. You've managed to escape the rat race and follow your dreams. In doing so, watching your videos provides me with a brief escape, and I want you to know it's greatly appreciated.
@DeanBurns-r4fSee it on YouTube
My bilge pump is out also. You give me courage to fix it again and again.
@BillHenkhausSee it on YouTube
gotta stop and pet the doggos
Beautful scenery! thank you sir!
@alexnarconisSee it on YouTube
Great refuge for sailors at Mayotte, it seems! Thanks for this episode.
@Syl-VeeSee it on YouTube
Captain James makes me smile with every new video!
@PuertoRicanSpaceMilkSee it on YouTube
Love your channel dude. You give me hope.
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