If you could only bottle Sam's attitude and disposition... You could sell it for mucho profit.

@machoneboard

Жыл бұрын

He needs a lady to break his spirit.

@machoneboard

Жыл бұрын

& a job.

@blacketruscan

Жыл бұрын

​@@machoneboard your wild 😂

@cschultz1833

Жыл бұрын

Haha, he got everything he need

@T25de

Жыл бұрын

@@machoneboard😂😂 facts

Only Sam smiles when his bed gets drenched and his food goes bad. You’ve mastered the art of letting go of what you can’t control! Bravo Sam

@fordgalaxie3726

6 ай бұрын

Yes he´s a true stoic!

@luvndana

3 ай бұрын

Gotta love the guy. Not by everyone's definition, but that's a real man...!

@luvndana

3 ай бұрын

""Will the orcas bite off my rudder"" " The ' Caped Crusader ' Of True Sailing..

You all might already do this. When I worked on big ships we really appreciated it when sailboats would call on the radio in a fog. Say something like “I see you on AIS do you see me?” We would come across a lot of solo sailors that would be sleeping or not paying attention so it was really nice to not have to worry about that in a fog.

@CaptainHook86

Жыл бұрын

Swimming with orcas? I must have missed the explanation that they are penned tamed Orcas. I know people haven't become big enough idiots to swim with wild Orcas. But,,,I am right, right? Somebody comment and tell me I am right?

@CaptainHook86

Жыл бұрын

I was becalmed in 1984 50 miles off of Port Antonio Ja. for 4 days with 1 gallon of water, 1 can of corned beef, mustard 2 pieces of old Bahamian bread. Sleeping one night I woke up(one of those premonitions) went on deck just in time for my 21ft Columbia to be sucked against a blacked out banana boat (300ft) rubbed along the side and spit out beside a half submerged prop about 5 ft around..........4 blade..😢😅n

@timhardman4764

Жыл бұрын

@@CaptainHook86 Orcas don't see humans as a food source. I've seen plenty of videos with swimmers or paddle boarders being followed...investigated...by Orcas but there is never an attack. I've also seen plenty of videos where Orcas are biting off chunks of rudders on sail boats off the coast of Spain and Portugal. It is unknown why they are doing this.

@ln5747

Жыл бұрын

​@@CaptainHook86 Orcas are safe to swim with. Stop being a drama queen.

@user-lp9pz2qn6b

Жыл бұрын

@@timhardman4764 they have been VERY badly treated by commercial fishermen

Finally a true pure sailor...no engine on when there is no wind. Thank you sir!

this was a tale of dynamic sailing conditions during one historically challenging passage: no wind, perfect wind, heavy wind, smooth seas, high seas, bubbly baby stingers, Poseidon wetting your bed, boat traffic, solitude, rudder-nabbing menacing orcas, ruined food, low on food, sleeping, not sleeping, needing a shower, etc… this is how experience is gained/forced, though Pickled Herring held up very well. there could have been many, many more challenges that I won’t mention. nice work again, Sam. thanks for taking us along

@muldfox

Жыл бұрын

Uhm

I think is my favorite video of yours, and one of the best sailing videos from anyone. It really shows how even a “simple” sail can suck, with the chaotic waves and surprise tankers. I love your lassiez-faire disposition, out of food, sea coming in the galley… yup, all good.

@samholmessailing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@softlanding138

Жыл бұрын

Sam, you are a treasure!

You didn't state the name of the city that you arrived at in Spain. The name is La Coruna. The lighthouse you showed is called The Tower of Hercules. First built by the Romans and expanded over the years. I believe it is the or one of the oldest lighthouses in the world.

@tonybarnes3858

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this.

@tengonadacluewhatsgutsprec1419

Жыл бұрын

You're an amazing person Chaz, I appreciate the info.

@BubboPants

Жыл бұрын

Is La Coruna the same as A Coruña? I didn't realize he had sailed to Galicia, just north of Santiago de Compostela. I had assumed he'd landed closer to France. Thanks for letting us know.

@alp6475

Жыл бұрын

@@BubboPants same city indeed. A Coruña is the name in “Gallego” or Galician, the local language spoken in northwest Spain.

@marklchapman2785

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I don’t know why he doesn’t say where he’s going. The name of the town would be so helpful.

Wow! what a romantic meeting of two boats in the fog!

@chuckvanderbildt

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that was something special!

Only on Sam Holmes sailing, from middle of ocean: "Hey there, where you going? Going to France, and you? I'm going to Spain, Take care"

I made this trip in 2001, I remember when we arrived in La Coruña, which is I believe where you arrived, I got a hotel room, and I woke up and thought the whole hotel was going to crumble because I was still moving with those waves😅

Pickled Herring takes on oceans like a 28 metre boat that’s for sure 💪

Wish I was out sailing But I am working on repairs so watching you out sailing is the next best thing Take care

It is a joy to watch the unflappable Sam Holmes. Even water pouring through the companionway in big seas is taken in its stride... Nice work mate!

Juggling on a sailboat while in rough seas has to be an incredible skill!

Fearless…. Man wants to see the orcas bite the rudder 😮

@MiddayEnglishman

2 ай бұрын

He says he wants to swim with them, the new chuck norris

i love seeing container boats etc come out of the mist like 12:30 its offworldly

Bedankt Sam, for your inspiring vids!

@blacketruscan

Жыл бұрын

🙏

You live a great life and I’m grateful I get to come on your adventures with you via KZread. You really live life on your own terms and that in itself is a remarkable achievement.

I've been watching you since you did the spare part to your little boat, just one word EXCELLENT, I congratulate you 👍🏆🥇

I've no idea in particular why this should be the case, but it's always soothing watching you Sam. Bon Voyage.

Man, i love the little montage, shortfilm thingies youre putting together. This accompanied by your original tunes is just the best. Really soothing

Very artsy cinematography near the end. Great trip thanks for sharing!

Sam, So awesome!!!! I loved that you bumped into your friend in the bay of Biscay!!! (His boat looks incredible.) Good job evading the orcas too!!!

Thanks for posting. Nice to see some of the other shades of sailing.

@user-lv7ph7hs7l

Жыл бұрын

"Going backwards at 2 knots" had me cracking up.

Sam, YOU epitomize the Childress Quote(The difference between Adventure and Adversity is Attitude). Well Done!

Just when I feel like I’m getting in a rut emotionally Sam sails in to give me perspective, thanks bro!

Went through the Bay Of Biscay on a cruise ship once, very interesting gale force 8 to 10, had 20 foot waves in the pool! Must say I slept brilliantly but many left the ship after we hit land lol. Another time we went through at it was glassy smooth.

Welcome to Spain. Enjoy the food (Galicia is famous for its shellfish) the wine, friendly and approachable Galicians. The town of Baiona was the first to know of the existance of “The New World" (América). Baiona also has two wonderful marinas to choose from. And don't forget to go into the rias (guess you may call them fiords). Best wishes.

@blackpig52

Жыл бұрын

Camarinas is my go to Port when crossing biscay,quiet,cheap and beautiful

Sam your hair and sweater game are on point!

Such a great smile and disposition. Thanks for Making Sailing Great Again Sam! ❤😊

Nice job capturing the big seas. Pretty scary stuff! 🌊

Sailing a 28 metre monohull solo, that would be something, eh? Great video. My father always said the Biscay was as tough as it was unpredictable. But you got there in the end before the scurvey set in. He said likewise off Cape St. Vincent too.

We did it in 1974 in a 34foot catamaran from Dartmouth. The only navigation equipment I had was a seafix i.e. a compass on top of a directional radio. The wasp log fouled up on seaweed on the first night and was hardly any use at all to record distance sailed. The swell was quite bad coming from the NW most of the time and the wind was between 5 to 6. The sea fog around Finisterre was the most dangerous part as there were lots of rocks and I only had a chart of Spain and Portugal. While we were in Gibraltar a guy came in on a Wharram cat with the sails in tatters. I helped him to get moored and he told me that it had only taken him six months to build but he had been repairing it ever since. The sails were made from parachute silk and blew out on the first day. It had taken him about 10 days to get there and he ended up living on Scotts porridge oat pancakes.

I think Sam was born smiling! Seriously fabulous person. Thank you for bringing us along and Sam I hope you know that we stress with you🤗

@mammaholmes

Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not he was actually born very serious. He quietly studied and took in everything around him. He was under def 6 months when his wizened pediatrician told me these serious ones always turn out to be really intelligent.

@joecraven2034

8 ай бұрын

You can't sail like Sam and be frivolous. I bet you're proud of him. @@mammaholmes

Recently stuck out in a small craft advisory in my 26ft sailboat. 3 hours of 5ft waves crashing over and burying the bow will really test what a man is made of.lake superior regularly sinks 1000 ft freighters so dinking around on a small boat will really humble a guy Sam you have giant balls

@JPerry-jw9ik

Жыл бұрын

You sail on superior? Brave!!

@harpoon_bakery162

Жыл бұрын

Holy crap, you sail on Lake Superior? Balls of granite.

Orcas are a big issue here in Galicia but mostly during late summer. During this period the group that is attacking sailboats is usually located in the Atlantic Ocean near the strait of Gibraltar. Nice to see La Coruña in your videos :)

I love how you dont get fazed by anything. Im sure its down to your knowledge and experience on the water but it's great to "hamg out" with someone so positive and relaxed. Great channel.

You are the most upbeat, positive guy I’ve seen doing what you do. Always a smile!

Thanks for taking me to Spain. What an adventurous ride. This may be the only time I get to see this in my lifetime. Thank you for videoing and the great narration and sunset and sunrise shots. God bless you!

Skeptical of the orcas? Holy crap man there are loads of videos of it. Your vids always have an element of danger. Love it!

@petosorus

Жыл бұрын

The group even sunk a sailboat last year

@captnkirk6180

Жыл бұрын

@@petosorus I think there was another just a week ago or so.

@wadeboggs5163

Жыл бұрын

He would be safe in the water at least

@user-lv7ph7hs7l

Жыл бұрын

​@@wadeboggs5163 Yeah they never hurt the humans. But sailboats? Even insurance no longer covers "acts of whale" in certain water around Portugal and Spain.

Great video, man. It looked spooky while you were in that thick fog with the big ships close by. Spain looks beautiful.

@samholmessailing

Жыл бұрын

It was!

Appreciate the videos Sam. Keep us the good work :)

Thanks for ur videos very entertaining. You’re entertaining a foody area. Pls add some food that ur eating at the ports in the videos. Thanks

Funny coincident you meeting Bushpoint. Recently found their channel and seem like really cool and chill people. And that boat is just awesome.

I swear I can smell the sea water watching your videos! Nice editing!

Not a bad Biscay Crossing at all Sam, well done (tbh I avoid it like the plague even after one ok ish crossing )I ❤ Spain, particularly the Northwest, after working there for a while)Have a great time there. Safe Travels and Fair Winds and Seas. Bob in Wales. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⛵️🌟🌟🌟

What an amazing trip. We're currently sailing off the west coast of Ireland and getting our first experience of the Atlantic swell!!!

@peterlarkin762

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on timing... been the longest period of sunshine in the West of Ireland since 1995.

@beserkermode6698

11 ай бұрын

Did you survive?

Love being back with you! Thanks!

I was interested to see you have a reaction to current events and orca's sinking several boats in Spain... so your reaction is to: laugh / shrug it off and said you wanted to see them. more power to you for goin for it amigo !

Your camera work is excellent, great perspective on the size of the seas!

Wonderful adventure, thank you Sam ❤❤

Such a friendly happy chap, always great to watch you Sam! :)

Crossing videos are always great

Always an inspiration, love your videos and adventures

Excellent program

Great crossing Sam!

the long ocean shots with raw audio are great

Thanks for augmenting my life with your videos! I hope some day to take a Windjammer small sailing cruise with my wife.

This is amazing and inspiring

Great trip Sam!

Thanks again another great video ❤

Hey Sam I love it when you catch a fish and eat it

Great sail, enjoyed it.

Excellent vid...one of your real good ones. Thanks

Nice crossing !

Sam, you ARE livin the Dream!

it was very pleasant to watch thank you!

I enjoyed the video Sam, thank you. 👍👍

Thank you for sharing

That was a nuts passage! I saw a video by a British couple who got attacked by orcas going to Gibraltar 🇬🇮 they took a chunk outa their rudder!

@therealtoddy7441

Жыл бұрын

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Great sail. Thanks

Shepherd and sheep all mixed up! Thanks for the passage Sam!

Nice long video and enjoyable content. Keep up the good work!

I hope you get a million views on this one! Keep it up Sam!

Merci à toi. Passionnant.

the positivity you showed on this passage mate.. hats off to you. 🙌

love your travel and sail channel...

Great stuff. Really enjoyed this.

Thanks for sharing.

Love your videos

Digging the hair Samwich! We can’t wait to see you in the Native American Brave Braids.

Awesome Sam and this is a major Atlantic Ocean crossing. Big rough waves and I would be sick sick for sure. Way to stick with it! Love the night shots and food. Very Challenging crossing for sure. But Spain awaits!!

Love your way of dealing with adversity Sam. Great stuff and looking forward to watching the next one.

Wellcome to Spain, you got a friend in Alicante if you are coming to the mediterranean or you need some help.

I got the notification almost 4 minutes ago and I was like oh yeah another Sam Holmes sailing video!

thank you for the video made my day

I’ve recently bought a trailer sailer, a project, videos like yours have certainly helped create a growing addiction ✌️

Well done! It took me almost two weeks to cross Biscay; two storms, the dreaded mist, and unwelcome calms. Fair winds to all!

@samholmessailing

Жыл бұрын

Two weeks! That must have been maddening

@s.v.corycia5643

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it was quite an education. I enjoy your videos. Thank you.

Great content 👍

Awesome video bro! Wow!❤

Just a great channel Never dull and always informative

@IntheBlood67

9 ай бұрын

Amen to that!

Sam I really enjoy your videos so much and this one was pretty exciting and your music at the end was quite beautiful. Thanks again and Fairweather sailing to you...

The bay is fun, but not much sleep as I remember. Safe travels!

Bravo Sam. Thanks for sharing.

@samholmessailing

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you very much

Bro, I’ve been following your journey since you went epically to Hawaii. I sold my 29’ full keel last year, but after watching this video, I have to admit. You’re giving me the sailing itch again. ⛵️

@lpaone01

Жыл бұрын

Find a good boat, Caleb!

Danke für deine Videos. ❤ Es ist schön, immer wieder ein neues Video zu sehen, wo du so glücklich berichtest. Mein Boot ist im Winterlager und ich habe langsam den Winterblues. Nicht schön. Ich vermisse mein Boot und das Wasser. Viele Grüße aus Berlin.

There are some other sailing videos on KZread documenting their travels through storms, but they don’t compare to Sam’s videos. They all have one minute intros with some free music they downloaded. Most overdo the editing. Sam’s videos are just perfect. No intros and editing is just perfect.

It's crazy to see how hard ocean life is on things. The rate that your wiring and electronics corrode and fail is astounding. It's given me a new insight on what it takes to own and sail a boat. It's crazy that you US flag is almost in tatters just from sailing speeds and normal wind. Hopefully you can get a new one soon!

Yeah, Sam. Good one man.