SAM, this is a wonderfully entertaining video. NOT easy to make a trek like this alone, having sailed for 50 years now it can be both scary and challenging. I would like to mention three things that might help you and also save your life. 1) Never trust the weather, it literally can change in seconds on the ocean so NEVER leave your vessel with the sails up, this frankly scared the heck out of me for you. 2) Your drag line should have knots in it, if you were to ever fall overboard traveling with just a few knots of boat speed, a line with no knots would make it very hard to pull yourself back onboard. 3) Try to wear quality sail gloves when walking the decks in windy conditions and traveling at speed. If you were to fall overboard, you could get disoriented very easily and lose site of your drag line in rough seas only giving you seconds to find it with bare hands that can easily be cut from the rope burn resulting from the line rushing through your grip. Wishing you continued safe travels and smooth sailing : )

@Ohsnapski

2 жыл бұрын

As a non sailor, now thinking about falling overboard on a boat that’s going to keep going without me...I would never leave shore without at least 3 longgggg drag lines with floating orange buoys all along the ropes😅😅😂😂 That sounds like a nightmare

@DonMaJic

2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand this either, I wouldn't leave the boat without being attached!

@sjoerdsantema

2 жыл бұрын

Gave me the chills. A few knots of wind and you’re gone. Please never do this again.

@philsharples7151

2 жыл бұрын

Ditto on the gloves, ropes with nots and man definitely pull your sails down next time!! I shit myself when you jumped over, We want you around for further awesome adventures 👍

@VinylUnboxings

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ohsnapski my blood pressure shot all the way up imagining that.

I'm a master mariner, I've sailed all around the world on different types of ships and in worst weather possible. But I would never ever cross an ocean in a small boat, it terrifies me just thinking about it . Salute to you my fellow mariner and calm seas!

@jasonhale5439

2 жыл бұрын

Why?

@captainbontekoe6752

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonhale5439 ocean is no joke

@howardjohnson6584

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonhale5439 It's dangerous you dumb fuck!

@CockatooDude

2 жыл бұрын

@@howardjohnson6584 Geez man easy with the insults.

@howardjohnson6584

2 жыл бұрын

@@CockatooDude Dumb asses deserve no courtesy.

Came back to this, the first Sam Holmes I watched that got me into your adventures. I figure I've watched several box-sets worth of content so I thought you deserved some wonga.

@sullybiker6520

Жыл бұрын

@@ianjohnston379 good to know. Thanks.

@JMBeats999

11 ай бұрын

He didnt even say thank you 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

@sullybiker6520

11 ай бұрын

@@JMBeats999 I don't give with expectations of anything

@waseemsyed9770

11 ай бұрын

He didn’t even said a word

@JMBeats999

11 ай бұрын

@@waseemsyed9770 Yeah we understand that we dont give waiting for anything but Ive seen videos with millions of views and the youtuber said thank you to like 10 dollars

Be careful of the current as well. In a short while, you can find yourself drifted 50 meters from your boat and getting back to the boat is almost impossible. Do not leave of your boat alone period. thanks for the experiences, I enjoyed it very much.

@oilersridersbluejays

Жыл бұрын

Was thinking that too. I would stay very close to the boat if I did jump off of it.

@hubert2536

Жыл бұрын

I would tie a bowline around my torso at the very least.

@TrentonLipscomb

Жыл бұрын

In a current, wouldn't Sam and the boat drift together?

@asmrnaturecat984

Жыл бұрын

@@TrentonLipscomb the boat will drift faster than him

@jetison333

Жыл бұрын

​@@asmrnaturecat984 how?

I am 75 years old and I see you so young making your adventurous imagination a reality! Amazing! Wonder how I could have lived all these years and never manned a sailing vessel? People do the most amazing things! You are one in a gazillion! Thanks for a great video!

@breakingames7772

Жыл бұрын

And we the taxpayer has to pay for the search and rescue. Wonder if he has a 2 mile long anchor

@miniena7774

Жыл бұрын

@@breakingames7772 Bahaha!

@dyyylllaannn

Жыл бұрын

@@breakingames7772 bro shut up about taxes you absolute jack ass

@louskunt9798

Жыл бұрын

There are hundreds of KZread channels exactly like his. He’s definitely not one in a gazillion. Maybe one in a few thousand. 🤷‍♂️

@RonnieRjbj

Жыл бұрын

@@louskunt9798 I think you took her comment too literal, it's just a compliment. Anyways most somebody could be is 1 out of 7.96 billion or so(world population)

Reading adrift while in a storm in the middle of the Atlantic is like watching airplane disaster videos while on board a long haul flight.

@kinkane5566

2 жыл бұрын

I've caught myself doing just this on a Virgin flight from SFO to DFW, finally turned off the TV and sat in misery for the rest of the flight.

@JerseyShoreCollector

2 жыл бұрын

The in-flight movie playing in the movie Airplane is a documentary on plane crashes lol

@FatherofMan25

2 жыл бұрын

so true lol

@donskinner9430

2 жыл бұрын

Losing your ship in the middle of the ocean with no help is a real possibility of blue water sailing ..Steve Callahan's boat went down very quickly .. reading such a book about a man who was lost at sea for 3 months a lot of good information can be learned that could save your life if it ever happened . Steve Callahan is a legend who saved his own life where many would have perished.

@lindamercedes1661

2 жыл бұрын

hahahhahaha

Sitting here in my home office I can't help but envy you and your sense of adventure. Watching you kick back, reading a book, beautiful blue water and skies...makes me re-evaluate what I'm doing with my life. Thanks for sharing your journeys and safe travels.⛵

@tinaljungberg6124

Жыл бұрын

1979 in october Me and My then girlfriend left Tanger for Madeira. The first 12 hours nothing special happened. Then the Sea grove bigger and The Vind vent from 10 to 20m/s. We changed The Genua to a storm fock perhaps 6m2 and The mainsail to about 10m2.steering towards The wind but The fock to The right and The main to The left. Upp faling down slowely drifting away. 300 m long waves 10 m height. In My west pockets I had one bottle of whiskey in The other My Smith and wesson modell 66 IF I was to fall oweboard I could then make a decission which of these I was going to use first. 7 days later We sailed in to Lagos Portugal. Ancored and told by a police to come ashore. I used our dingy and on The beach I took two steps and fall on my face into The sand. He sad NO alkohlica aki. I told him about our journey and He took me to The station and clearing US into Portugal. We sailed to Vilamouera left our boat and helped an American to The westindies But that is an other story. What I learned Never say diy Prepare for The worst and You will servave.

@sailingtelaru

Жыл бұрын

I spent 26 years sitting in my law office. We are just starting our circumnavigation around the globe in our Najad 440 formerly RAN II from Ran Sailing and words truly can't describe the life changing experience of being out on the open ocean under sail. Follow your dreams, follow your passion, it's never too late!

@RiversDoNotFlowUphillFE

Жыл бұрын

@@sailingtelaru kzread.info/dash/bejne/k2ukxo-NeJDNoqw.html

@TheBoegisJak19

8 ай бұрын

Sitting

I don't know why, but my favorite parts of videos like this are seeing what people eat and how they prepare their meals. Lol

Never been on a sailboat in my life..but I'm sailing across the Atlantic in one right now..love KZread.

@Orikix

2 жыл бұрын

No, you are watching you phone

@sjk7467

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing is the same in person as it is on a screen. It’s definitely amazing that we get to experience this at all but don’t start thinking it’s as if you did it lol

@thetubbywhale8571

Жыл бұрын

@@sjk7467 I think it's more of a nod on how far technology has come...and youtube.

@chanceym6000

Жыл бұрын

I love how everyone misunderstood your compliment about the video

@Orikix

Жыл бұрын

@@chanceym6000 It was a joke dude

Being alone on a small boat in the middle of the ocean is something that makes me extremely uncomfortable. The calm, cool demeanor you posses in these situations is really inspiring. Awesome videos! It makes me want to face my fear, and take a sailing lesson (in the bay of course lol).

@BartRuijter

2 жыл бұрын

Sailing is one of those things that can make you feel a special kind of freedom. I'd say go for it!

@CowboyBobDuke

2 жыл бұрын

I learned to fly. Started lessons 8 years ago, bought a Cessna 172 and kept for 5 years. Had some great adventures. Took sailing ASA101 a couple of years ago and want to progress. Now want to buy my first sailboat and have more adventures. I was in the Navy for 6 years .. spent some time on the ocean, but one handed sailing adventures are very doable. Prepare, do your homework, prepare more, have backups, be safe... go do it!

@truthseeker2222

2 жыл бұрын

@@CowboyBobDuke My uncle is actually a pilot. He taught me on his little Mooney when I was younger. I loved it. Something about a small rocking boat in the ocean unsettles me way more than being high in the sky. Its a bit strange I guess. I am going to give it a shot, thanks for the response Robert! Enjoy your adventures !

@heatmoon

2 жыл бұрын

So true. Watching weather come in reminds me that this stuff lies in the realm of the bravest men and women, not shook by anything, able to calmly deal with weather and boat issues.

@truthseeker2222

2 жыл бұрын

@@heatmoon Well said. The true power of the Ocean is immense. I think sailing the open ocean is a challenge, but doing it solo, is a whole other level. If you can find harmony on the open ocean, alone, in a small boat, I think you can find harmony anywhere.

I can’t imagine being alone in the vast open seas. I would go insane. Amazing video!

@TheBoegisJak19

8 ай бұрын

Amazing

@vladimirvladimirovichputin1352

2 ай бұрын

Bro I’m the opposite. Sounds like heaven

just the best sailing videos on the web! maybe the best of all videos? I love how you narrate your videos without much music and explain what's happening. great vids sam!

Sam makes it look so easy, but this is one of those “don’t try this at home” situations. You are my hero Sam.

@captainjules6033

2 жыл бұрын

How many years of experience would you say you need to take, say, a 39 foot schooner across the Atlantic?

@keithray402

2 жыл бұрын

@@captainjules6033 anywhere from 1-50 years.

@joeg5414

2 жыл бұрын

@@keithray402 probably closer to 50 too😂

@LivinLaVidaGypsea

2 жыл бұрын

😆 exactly

@shipwreckscuba2651

2 жыл бұрын

@@captainjules6033 mate of mine did after learning to sail two years earlier. Ultimately you can spend 30 years sailing the same seas 10 weekends a year or you can just max the sailing for a couple of years and get the same experience.....#onelife

we love sam don’t we folks

@jameslewis8219

2 жыл бұрын

Yup..He's 1 in a million!

@mikebooth5942

2 жыл бұрын

No !

@nezzuno1

2 жыл бұрын

Well to be more specific, we love his teeth.

@GabrielZ.

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@fosbury68

2 жыл бұрын

Other than being extremely jealous of him, yeah.

Rare long youtube video that I just couldn't fast-forward. Very inspiring thanks for taking us sailing half way across the Atlantic !

SAM IS THE REAL DEAL! Of all the sailing channels this is my favorite! The talent and experience it takes to sail all of the different sailboats in every different kind of sea is significant and not many people can do what Sam does! I am actually convinced that Sam could captain a boat through a hurricane and the accompanying waves. (The way he casually talks about surfing boats down 40 foot waves is a hoot!) His absolutely wonderful attitude in the worst conditions is why I look forward to every video he puts out. SAM, YOU FREAKING ROCK! 🙌😎🕺⚓️⛵️❤️‍🔥😘🥰🫶❤️‍🔥

Takes big cajones to do what you're doing. Kudos dude!

@graemejohnson9025

2 жыл бұрын

Australian sailor. Jessica Watson, 16 years old.. Sailed solo around the world unassisted.. Look her up..

@chriskelly6559

2 жыл бұрын

G.J., watched her voyage, absolutely amazing. I long distance hike. Bears don't scare me, oceans do. These sailors have my utmost admiration.

@graemejohnson9025

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriskelly6559 I have spoken to her.. Her yacht did "turtle " twice.. That is a full 360 degree roll over.. upside down and then back.. But one she did love is the solitude, and no technology crap.. the look at me being famous people.. And her yacht was so small.. A S&S 33 foot.. that had to carry all of her supplies..

@chriskelly6559

2 жыл бұрын

G, I turtled on the Appalachian Trail, good thing you can't sink on solid ground, though the rocks are kinda hard.

@elmaxidelsur

2 жыл бұрын

Yeap, spent over 40 months at sea on BIG ships.... would need to be paid, A LOT, to do this. Still remember seeing a guy arriving in Barbados in a little sail boat like this, with a lot of sea salt on the deck, clothes hanging to dry on the deck and the guy jumping up and down on the deck going crazy with happiness... ... ... Our cruise obliged him with a blow from our horn, the guy was crazy happy. :D

Quite a few years ago, I worked with a young bloke who told me of how he and his father had sailed a small boat across the Pacific, from LA to Perth, Western Australia. While he wasn't so much into sailing, his father was and had bought the boat in LA for himself. At one stage, they were becalmed in the middle of the Pacific, for about 3 days. It was then that he told me that it's not until you're in a situation like that, that you realise just how tiny and insignificant you really are! When the wind finally started to blow, he said, "I nearly cried from sheer relief! I thought we were going to be there forever!" It was a funny story, but it shows just how nature can cut you down to size!

@jamestwerdin1189

2 жыл бұрын

I live in the high arctic of Canada. I take my skidoo out on the land far from town. You cross a few valleys out into the barren tundra sheer open land as far as the I can see in every direction. You’re days away from the nearest human being.

@Wolf1377

Жыл бұрын

@@jamestwerdin1189 that sounds amazing. I love the idea of being far from civilization of course I realize I may feel different if I was ever in that situation.

@TheRealJaded

Жыл бұрын

3 days is nothing...

Sam great job man. I have medical problems. I wish I could sail like you. You are living a dream for all of us. Also thanks for that long shot scene. Beautiful.👍🏽

Sam, absolutely brilliant video, no annoying music, no airs and graces, just the guy next door taking a cruise on a lake, but how natural reactions display the realities of the situation and says it all, Just one word - Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

This is nuts! I'm an introverted loner that goes backpacking and fishing by myself all over the Colorado mountains. People think I'm crazy for doing it. This is another kind of being alone though. I'm getting anxiety just thinking about it lol and I can go for months with no human contact and not mind 😂

@Rosecain27

Жыл бұрын

Hey I do the same thing out here in the Rockies. It’s a good life :)

@TroopsofDoom666

Жыл бұрын

Im not introverted but i like to go ride my motorcycle and car alone sometime.....haha

@globextradingsystemsllc1740

Жыл бұрын

I bet you talk to yourself

@joeg5414

Жыл бұрын

@@globextradingsystemsllc1740 24/7... you got a problem with it?

@SH19922x

10 ай бұрын

​@@joeg5414He was talking to the other you, not You you.

Sailing from Bermuda to Horta is a major sailing achievement - alone in a 28' boat is courageous.

@stephenkillick5812

2 жыл бұрын

At least Pickled Herring is bigger than the Swedish Fish. You have more room to move around in but the sails can be handled on your own.

@alanluscombe8a553

2 жыл бұрын

If you haven’t seen his video from California to Hawaii in a 23 footer you should check it out it is good

@Logge0815

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanluscombe8a553 i will do that, thank you. have a good day :)

@fastpace101

2 жыл бұрын

@@alanluscombe8a553 atlantic is harder than pacific tho so this is more impressive

@alanluscombe8a553

2 жыл бұрын

@@fastpace101 I wasnt trying to make it a one up contest I just said the other video was good as well

I used to live in a coastal city but I moved inland 6 years ago and this is making me so nostalgic. There is nothing better then being out in the ocean. I didn't realize how much I missed it till today.

@TheBoegisJak19

8 ай бұрын

Live

Awesome mate. Mad jealous. I have no sailing skills whatsoever but as rough as that looked at times, it also looked hella peaceful and accepting. If you were going to to go down at least you wouldn't have to deal with anyone's else's drama. Stay safe my brother and hope you are well wherever you are now!

I've been a diver 30 years, and jumping into super deep water still gives me the creeps. :-) Cool video Sam.

@derekp6636

2 жыл бұрын

scares me as well but I'll get over it!

@M-Swede

2 жыл бұрын

Blue water diving can be disorienting and a bit scary, but fun.

@jasbails9857

2 жыл бұрын

My theory is, if you don't like heights, you won't like depths. (I don't like either, and I fly and dive...go figure)

@dankingjr.2088

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelpowell9164 That's it. I jump in as the last remaining Megalodon swims by, or the Kraken, or whatever else my mind can conjure up. :-)

@johnadams5290

2 жыл бұрын

Always reminds me of the Jaws movie poster.

You jumping off that boat with sails up and no tether line had my stomach in knots. Unreal.

@tvviewer4500

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that is fucking retarded.

@copeyano718

Жыл бұрын

That’s just stupid

@adrianmetzler2523

Жыл бұрын

So dumb, i don’t get it.

@marting.9613

Жыл бұрын

@@copeyano718 yep

@Dillon6479

Жыл бұрын

yea he’s a dumbass, you can only be an irresponsible moron for so long before natural selection takes its course

I would be absolutely terrified to do this, stressed to the max the entire time 100% lmao hats off to ya for having the sheer balls to do this! Insane really in such a small boat.

Don't ever jump off your boat with a sail up. One puff and you are swimming the remainder of the trip..

@Gofroze

18 күн бұрын

I would be pisssed 😂

6:11 , first time I've ever seen Sam NOT smiling. Great trip and video!

@earthangel8730

2 жыл бұрын

Thought same thing. 😟

@craigstephen3747

2 жыл бұрын

At 6:04 he has a look that no amount of words can do justice

I always get scared when Sam stops smiling. That's when you know some serious stuff is going down.

@keithlester9152

2 жыл бұрын

Lucky it doesn't happen often.😊

@Ash-cy7yw

2 жыл бұрын

True that.

@rickjohnson6677

2 жыл бұрын

It scared the crap outta me........

@tomclause9555

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 absolutely right!!!

@larrimos

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, when then camera switched suddenly to the shot of Sam looking concerned my stomach knotted a bit…..

Such am amazing film! Congrats on your achievement and bravery! You’re an inspiration! Also worth to mention how well you handled your mood. It’s amazing!!

Man I love how you are always smiling. I love your vibe! Yo made my day even happier. 😊

Be CAREFUL swimming with the sails up - and also climbing the foredeck without a lifeline. As a solo sailor, treading water & watching the boat move on without you is a terrible way to go. Terrible.

@RechargeableLithium

2 жыл бұрын

...and this concludes today's Safety Sam Safety Briefing... :D

@MBdrummer3288

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same damn thing. Dude is CRAZY doing that! If the breeze decided to pick up right then. Bye bye boat!

@fleshtone

2 жыл бұрын

It made me nervous too, but at least he's trailing that safety line. Better than nothing. Still dicey.

@TheBelldiver

2 жыл бұрын

I'm designing and already assembling materials to build a self recovery system for sail boats specifically. I'm buying my first sail boat in now; 3.5 years. My first thought on sailing was what of I fall off. I'm a commercial diver and every diver I know has fallen overboard at least once. I've yet to hear one comment or question about my design. I m building this device for me but it seems to me every sailor should want to at least know about it. If no one hears your yell as you go overboard you might as well have been alone anyway.

@ElloTomato

2 жыл бұрын

"I saw this in a cartoon once, but I think I can do it..."

I've been following you adventures, Sam. I lived aboard a 39' sailboat for six years, and took a year off work to sail from the Seattle area to Mexico and explore the Sea of Cortez. In all, I sailed that boat 33,000 miles before selling it and moving ashore. I'll be watching for your new posts. Fair Winds !

@jcheck6

2 жыл бұрын

Merritt, do you miss it or did you get sailing out of your system?

@flickwtchr

2 жыл бұрын

@@abbbee8918 All of that great adventure and you haven't learned a basic sense of comity and good will? I think perhaps you need to set sail again.

@pred7949

2 жыл бұрын

@@abbbee8918 you seem like a problematic fragile fool on some oafish clown shit. yikes

@coby4482

2 жыл бұрын

@@abbbee8918 usually jokes have a punchline that's funny, not plain insulting with no basis of humor. poor attempt 0/10 funnies

@abbbee8918

2 жыл бұрын

@@flickwtchr you’re right, comment withdrawn

Awesome, man. You are really brave enough to be on such a small boat and crossing the Atlantic ocean so easily. THanks a lot for sharing this video.

I love this guy .. Always smiling and seems to always be in a positive mood.. Plus he is a pretty doggone good sailer.

You make it look easy. Congrats on the voyage.

@SAMMYminusSUMMERde

2 жыл бұрын

But he is nervous :D

Thank goodness there is a second part. I didn't want it to end.

@fitter70

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

Just watched part 1. Love it. I’m saving the rest for tomorrow. I can’t wait to see your face when you arrive! 👍

Love the video, I’m 70 next year and about to buy a 23’Elizabethan and haven’t sailed before, enjoyed the tips and looking forward to the next instalment, enjoy the token of appreciation thanks john

Man! Great start to the video: no obnoxious or canned music, no touched-up video shot by a drone, and no video of you walking and dancing in a sunset. Keep up the great work!

I love it that you are reading a book about a guy that had to survive being in a life raft for 70 days because he crashed his small boat while crossing an ocean , while being in a small boat crossing the ocean.

brother you are an inspiration! so impressive ,i absolutely love all of your videos.people like you , give me a little bit of hope, for humanity we need so many more.

Thank you, Sam, for sharing your challenge! I still can’t believe that with help of wind you can cross the ocean. Unbelievable!

I have been on the road, traveling for years. I've hitchhiked long distances, I've lived in the jungle, and have survived off the land. I've lived in vehicles and on motorcycles. I am now enrolled to start at a sailing academy this upcoming year. I have been studying, in preparation for my next adventure. You have been a part of my inspiration. Thank you.

@jupitersailing

2 жыл бұрын

What do you use to study DB? Have you got an online course or books, or what? Thank you, Mike.

You know what Sam, that was the first time I've seen your face straighten due to the sea. I understand why, and most people would have been very shocked indeed, but for you to stop smiling it must have been bad. Glad we have you safe and sound this side of the Atlantic and thank you for the wonderful videos which are so inspiring.

That was the easiest Subscribe I ever subscribed. Dude, that was completely fascinating, and I've never watched a single sailing video before. All the mind-blowing details which you just kind of briefly touch on. My mind is putting together what it actually is like to say a little boat. And it sounds so beautiful and fun.

Thank you Sam, really enjoyed this, looking forward to the next one on this trip 👍

Sam reminds me of Les Stroud's survivorman vs Bear Grylls' Man vs Wild. So many sailing youtube channels are over the top theatrical and dramatized while this channel feels so much more real, straight forward, and down to Earth. Keep up the great work Sam and have a safe circumnavigation!

@cappyjpadgett

2 жыл бұрын

His and sailing project atticus are by far my two favorites

@lukedubois7679

2 жыл бұрын

My rule is if the channel posts cringe drone footage every video they aren't worth watching

37:28, and then 37:45 was terrifying to watch lol. I have no idea how you get into the open water like that comfortably-especially without your life jacket. Not only is the open water just terrifying, but I’d be so irrationally scared that the boat would just pick up wind somehow and take off without me. You’re a brave man, Sam

@lisalisalisa7721

2 жыл бұрын

No offense but stupid not being tied to a tether, that is not brave.

@dmitripogosian5084

2 жыл бұрын

In this instance he is just plain stupid. You need to be Michael Phelps to do 3.8 knots over 200 meters distance. A boat with sails up will do 3-4 knots in a rather minor puff

@norml.hugh-mann

2 жыл бұрын

With the sail up

@thestarshavefallen

Жыл бұрын

With the sails up is one hell of a gamble, one strong gust out of nowhere and you'll be forever separated from the vessel.

Hey Sam - Love the videos and appreciate you sharing your sailing experiences. My partner and I are really excited to learn more and spend some time on the water - thanks so much!

I love these videos they are so entertaining they are never boring this is one of the coolest things I've seen

The best sailing trips are definitely the ones where you ask yourself " why am I doing this!" . Love the videos Sam.

It’s so crazy how calm the ocean gets. It looked like a pool during the end of the video.

@furiousscotsman2916

2 жыл бұрын

spent about 9 days in the doldrums and i can tell you it is without a doubt the weirdest experience i have ever had in my life , especially after spending 2 weeks getting battered around by the Pacific Ocean .

@GabGotti3

2 жыл бұрын

@@furiousscotsman2916 I’m sure. That’s awesome man

@loganstroganoff1284

8 ай бұрын

​@@furiousscotsman2916It's spooky as hell I've only been about 60 miles off the coast at most and when the sea looks like a pond without the slightest ripple it's very unnerving.

@TheBoegisJak19

8 ай бұрын

Crazy

@GabGotti3

8 ай бұрын

@@loganstroganoff1284 why unnerving? Because it’s trippy? Or because it’s dangerous?

I have a mere 38,000 miles at sea in big boats and i can just say Sir, that you have balls! Great videos… God’s Speed to you.

I love how this guy smiles and talks at the same time.....I also love his videos.

Sam, you're the real deal. I appreciate the honesty and sincerity you display in your videos. You set a goal, work hard to prepare, and then follow through. I've watched a ton of sailing channels and your channel, by far, beats them all. Your fortitude, courage, and commitment to your dreams is incredibly inspiring. Well done.

@jamesbooker9411

2 жыл бұрын

He's genuine unlike so many sailing channels that are "look how amazing our life is. we live a vacation every day" videos. Looking at you SV Delos

I went solo sailing in cold Europe today...almost spring! Nobody else on this huge lake near Berlin. People get their boats out of the water here in the fall because of the long winter. Anyway... I stayed in a small cove and watched your video at night and imagined that one day I'll leave that goddamn lake too and sail the seas. You inspired me... thanks for that!

@JulieWallis1963

2 жыл бұрын

I genuinely hope you get to have you adventure. I think cruising at your own speed around the Mediterranean would be amazing.

@svensergehamann1669

2 жыл бұрын

@@JulieWallis1963 Thank you very much!

@dmitripogosian5084

2 жыл бұрын

Do it, do not delay

@gingerlife9590

Жыл бұрын

Same here... I'm sailing in Potsdam and dream of life on the boat. Not here in Germany but all over the world. We live beautifully here but there is so much out there and how cool is it to explore it all by sailboat.

I've done spinnaker jibes end-to-end on a few boats your size, and also flown symmetrical spinnakers on larger race boats, but it was always with a big crew. I am super impressed at your solo handling of a symmetrical spinnaker! Well done.

I have no idea about sailing and this video was recommended to me but my God I enjoyed it. What a guy you are, good man!

As someone who is just getting into sailing this is great content! I’ve learned so much from you!!Thank you and good luck on your travels!

Thank you so much for sharing your journey. One of the most delightful and entertaining videos I’ve seen in a long time!

i just love what you get up to and wish i at your age had done the same. i can only aford to sail my 23 ft westerly but every sail as a novice is an adventure well done to you

Salute to this guy. Really sit for a second and realize what he’s doing. Being alone for a while I could do. Crossing the Atlantic in a large boat I could do. Doing it in this sailboat, I could not do. Amazing

Alone Against the Atlantic was my favorite book as a kid. My father met Spiess years ago and asked him to autograph his book. The story inspired me as a kid to build plywood boats and sail around our local reservoir. Almost named my boat the "Dixie Gal" to compliment the "Yankee Girl," but settled on the "Piece of Ship" when the boat turned out crappier than I had hoped, haha! Thank you for that memory, though! Unfortunately I heard Spiess passed away in 2019, but hopefully his legacy will live on for years to come. I might have to re-read the book now in memory of him. You've got yourself another subscriber :)

@TheBoegisJak19

8 ай бұрын

Alone

@Secret_Assassins

7 ай бұрын

If you ever decide you wanna travel in a years time goal is to have my own sailboat and to recruit crew members on my travels good luck brother

@Kernfederate

7 ай бұрын

@@Secret_Assassins I'm flattered, man. Best of luck doing that!

You people who sail great distances alone and those who walk the Appalation Trail alone are a rare breed. Thanks for sharing!

@calebroberts1961

Жыл бұрын

I could see myself doing the Appalachian trail alone. You’re on land and never that far from people/help. Sailing across the ocean alone is a whole different level!

@ghostman6074

10 ай бұрын

@@calebroberts1961he bears snakes and wolves though……check out the blackalachian.

You are a very chilled and calm guy. Love the vlogs. Stay safe and enjoy

Hey man, your videos are super inspiring to me. I've always sailed but I'm at the point in my life where I can buy a boat and cruise here in the strait of Juan de fuca and into the salish sea. The strait can be gnarly which was super intimidating for me conceptually, but seeing you take off on your solo trips has made me realize that the world is within reach. If you come this way some day, I'll be sure to come by and bring you a few beers.

What an amazing honor to that small boat to make such a big journey. Thanks for taking us!

Never sailed in my life, but I can't stop watching your videos. Absolutely enthralling. Keep it up Sam, safe travels.

Amazing to see you undertaking such a herculean task with a big smile on your face 😄

You have a great attitude and I can tell you thoroughly enjoyed yourself out there sailing.

Awesome! Especially diving over board in 3 mile deep water! I remember reading about Robin Knox-Johnson swimming alongside his boat in the Atlantic and I thought that was cool. But seeing you do it in the blue water ! That brings it home. Must have been amazing. I am thoroughly enjoying your videos and your style.

I'm here on my couch in Sedona, AZ Watching you in the middle of the sea, on a tiny boat, all by yourself, actually gives me a pit in my stomach. What a fantastic adventure. Well done, sir!

@qwopiretyu

2 жыл бұрын

I'm considering moving to Arizona

@angelmm26

Жыл бұрын

@@qwopiretyu As an Arizonan myself, what makes you consider?

@qwopiretyu

Жыл бұрын

@@angelmm26 I'm from canada and am sick of the snow and ice each year. I like the low property tax. I realize all the property is in uninhabitable desert.

@angelmm26

Жыл бұрын

@@qwopiretyu Well if you're not too big of a fan of uninhabitable desert and scorching heat of 38°C then I'd recommend northern Arizona. A town called Flagstaff boasts high temperatures from 30°C to lows skimming 0°C. And among all the desert and dirt in Arizona, Flagstaff actually harbors a grandure of pine trees. Also if you're a fan of snow related activities but just dont like the shoving then there's the Snowbowl located in the mountains a stone's throw away from the town of Flagstaff. The one downside that I can think of is it's home to an abundance of college kids and bars. Overall, I think the town is great though!

@qwopiretyu

Жыл бұрын

@@angelmm26 why would I not wanna go to a college bar town? Granted Canadian college students and American college students might be different innebriates

Sam, this was amazing!!! I don't know much about sailing, but I felt a rollercoaster of emotions watching you cut across the Atlantic. You're a one man army who makes it look easy. May GOD Bless you on all your journeys.

this is unreal to me... imagine people doing this without any electronic devices. the world is so much wilder than i can even conceive, but people like Sam aren't afraid to find out. the coolest thing i've ever had a first hand visual account of.

What a positive, upbeat and happy guy!! Society could learn a LOT from Sam. These vlogs are my new favourite thing to spend 40 minutes watching every night ☺️

Doing what you love and want to do takes a lot of courage and solo sailing across oceans even more. Stay positive and keep going strong mate

Good going Sam.Great Great Great Show! I own a 1967 Columbia 29 sloop.

Great videos Sam!! Keep them coming! My wife and I will watch when winding down from the day!

@samholmessailing

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

Thank you so much, it feels like being with you on the adventure, love your videos! :-) Martin from Denmark

Sam you've been my favourite channel on this site for a few months now, congrats on making the trip!

THey Sam, you are doing an amazing job.This is one of the most therapeutic things to watch.I have watched it probably 3 times now, couple of times just fell asleep watching it. Realls calms me down and i feel you could use this as meditation music. I would just add , maybe try adding a map of where you are and the date and time if you can, it would really help us get the context of where you are and how difficult it is. Keep up the great work man!!! cheers🙌🙌

FANTASTIC !!! Appreciate you sharing the experiance !!

Love how Sam says “we” - “we’re doing about 5 knots,” “we ran into a high pressure system” - when it’s just him and the boat. The boat is his companion.

@abyssalreclass

2 жыл бұрын

Best companion someone can have. Take good care of her, she'll take good care of you.

@Yotrek

2 жыл бұрын

There is a volleyball behind the camera.

@bundydryandlime

2 жыл бұрын

And all of us joining in on the journey

Fantastic video of what looked to be an absolutely amazing passage. The shots of the washer dropping into the abyss were spine-tingling! Can't wait to see part 2.

@samholmessailing

2 жыл бұрын

Ive wanted to do that ever since my mid pacific swim. 😮

@JMan-24

2 жыл бұрын

I estimate it would take about an hour and a half to reach bottom at 3 miles deep.

@samholmessailing

2 жыл бұрын

@@JMan-24 wild!

@virginiai.3632

Жыл бұрын

The washer glinting down was the highlight to me. Idda jumped in buck ass naked too.

Thank you so much for sharing with us

Amazing journey , you seem to be well trained to sail ! Glad you had good wx so far ! , looking for part two, good sailing !

You have got some good strong knowledge, it seems. Best wishes on your deep water cruising. You have got an incredibly positive attitude, especially for one sailing alone for so long. You know, most folks would find it hard to give up the internet access for three weeks, so my hat`s off to you, Sam.

Thanks so much for the inspiration. My 1976 27 ft Ericson has a long way to go before i can cross an ocean, but you’re adventures and tips keep me going.

@samgibson684

2 жыл бұрын

I had a 23' Ericson in San Diego... Nice little boat 27 is probably a perfect size for singlehanding

Great, very enjoyable to watch your journey. Look forward to seeing the second half. Best wishes 🙂🙏

So cool man, that looks like a heck of an adventure. I read about a guy who sailed around the world in a sailboat, mad lad, props to you for taking this journey, I’d be ok by myself being an introvert but if something bad happened out there in the middle of the ocean.. man that’s some balls of steel you got.

I think when that wave broke on the side was the first time I’ve seen Sams smile go away... just for a moment. You’re the man Sam.

I've sailed a fair amount but never deployed a spinnaker. To be honest, I could never quite envision how it was done. You explained and demonstrated it in about ten crystal-clear seconds. Bravo.

Just bought my first sailboat. I have no clue what im doing, sailing, although im very familiar with the seas. (learned to walk in a 24 foot motorboat.. and served on a sub in the navy). My plan is to exchange the 25 foot in a 40 something foot, and set sails. (about 2 years from now). I learn alot from your videos, mostly, and most importently, about attitude. "You can do this" just keep your attitude positive! Thanks dude, when you find inspiration to bring your dreams forward, clutch to it...hard! As far as i know, i only live ones, i intend to try to make the most of it! All the best to you from Norway.

Bro this is awesome....safe travels and cant wait to see part II!!!! I hope you catch some nice fish out there....would love to see your catch and also a shot of the night skies out there...I bet its beautiful!!!

So glad I found this channel. This is amazing. Safe travels, Sam.

Sam there's an authenticity about you that makes this so enjoyable to watch and re-watch. Stay the course and you will no doubt be successful; however my hope is you find a voice that may change the world. Be Blessed & Continued Success

what a wonderful person on a great journey. Bravo !!!

Really proud of u and your accomplishments. Glad to see a fellow sailer pursuing big dreams in small vessels. My goal as well