Sam, I’m a very busy dad of 3. I’m 49 and my dreams of learning to sail don’t exactly excite my wife (lol) but it’s just great to live vicariously through your adventures. So exciting to listen to everything on noise canceling headphones. Great job and I’m looking forward to some merch. Who on earth could give a thumbs down to these videos! This guy is living the Dream in every sense of the expression! If you ever make it to Seattle, I’ll stop by to say hi! 🍻
Do your dreams excite you? Make time for yourself, man. Nobody else will. In the end, the only things you'll regret are the things you wanted to do in life but didn't even attempt.
Thomas, I'm in the same "boat". Father (39) of two (6 yr old girl, 9 yr old boy) and the wife has a fear of the ocean. I want to retire and sail the world, but she is supportive once the kids are out of the best and we have finances in order. I hope you can live your dream, even if it's later than you wanted.
@Fred Flintstone that's good advice! Sam also prefers dealing with smaller vessels overall. The bigger the boat, the less likely you'll have time to sail it because you're always fixing stuff. Unfortunately, we didnt have a sailboat when Sam was a kid but we did send him to sailing day camp for a couple summers. We had kayaks which is another easy, inexpensive way get your kids on the water.
Your channel is one of the best on TH-cam. No crappy piped music just the fantasic Music of the seas and the wind. Thank you for sharing. Warren s/y Legend
Love your solo sailing vids. Your passage from LA to Hawaii lit a fire in me. A girl from Boston who has never set foot on a sailboat. But now my husband and I are taking the ASA 101 & 103 in two weeks as our vacation. Thank you Sam!
Sam has the most upbeat attitude. He is the only captain that still can smile when he runs aground or things go wrong. Keep sailing, keep smiling and stay cool.
It's weird how stressed out I get when the weather gets really rough out there. I mean, I KNOW Sam is gonna make it. I've seen videos more recent than this one. So why worry? What a blast this channel is.
You sir are living my dream. When I finally decide to throw in the towel at work, I'm going to learn as much as I can about navigating the seas, and then I'm going to buy a boat and sail off! Thanks for posting your adventures brother.
He ended up in my feed after watching a bunch of windsurfing videos. I was like, "Who is this guy with the teeth?", but then I watched his Pacific crossing and I've been hooked ever since.
So good man! I'm a year into solo sailing from Greece back to Australia. Haven't made any vids yet despite watching loads on TH-cam. You've inspired me to get started. Keep up the good work hombre.
Those SpaceX boats are Go Ms Chief and Go Ms Tree. Meant for catching the nose fairings (payload coverings) of their Falcon 9 rockets as they parachute down from a launch. There are two fairings on their rockets so they sent two boats; One for each fairing. The fairings are worth a couple million each so it's definitely worth trying to catch and reuse them. Mr. Steven was the original fairing catcher out of Los Angeles until the original company went bankrupt so SpaceX bought them out and moved them to the East coast where more launches occur.
I feel like this authentic video, especially with a good title as it has, should gain some nice traction. You have had some big adventures afloat! Stay well Sam.
The closest I have ever gone to a boat is looking at the supply vessels load up at my work, you sir have an amazing smile and a great attitude, hats off to you sir
Thanks for sharing this cool trip! Weather can get really tricky out there and meanwhile having second thoughts and fixing elderly equipment gives a real twisted kick to these passages, RESPECT!
Love the style of these videos! Just plain and simple yet still enough detail to get an idea of what it’s like out there. It reminded me a lot of another youtuber Colin Haley who documents his alpine climbs - and then I realized that sounds like his voice around 0:39! You guys have a similar style and it’s great!
It has been amazing to follow your journey from neophyte sailor to where you are now. You have learned and seen so much since that first sail from Cali to Hawai'i. It is has been wonderful to be along with you. Thank you for sharing your adventures Sam!!!
Thanks for sharing your journey! We fish in the gulf stream off of south Florida for swordfish. Your absolutly right about it churning up when that wind turns!
Best video so far? Everyone has their opinion but this one might be mine. No Henrietta but the sailing was just fantastic. Thanks Sam, you are such an inspiration.
Sam, Good way to fix leaks through small cracks is to mix up some silastic RTV with mineral turpentine. Takes a few minutes of persistent stirring to get it to dissolve but it will eventually. Start with a 50/50 mix and aim for an easy pourability. Pour around the joint or fill a disposable syringe to squirt up hill. The silicon solution will permeate the joint and over a few hours the turps will evaporate leaving a thin flexible cured film. Stay safe!
We learned from having an on-board for over a decade... don't have an inboard. We sold that sailboat and bought one that was 2' shorter with an OUTBOARD motor on the back. It's much easier to work on and honestly everything else, too! We were always fighting the inboard... always fixing something, replacing this, doing that. It got annoying. No more! The outboard is such a better option, and you get more room on the boat! Win win!
I've seen big waves like that while aboard Navy ships, where the water came all the way up to the smoke deck. Super intimidating. Can't wait to experience it in my own boat.
So chill despite those gnarly seas @25 minutes. Thats what experience will do for ya. I am looking forward to being tested like this in my T34c. These videos are inspirational.
NOOOO.... ZOEY PLEASE COME BACK!!! Going to miss her beauty and her smile that is for sure. Sail on Sam, be well. Keep these awesome vids coming Skipper.
"I just found a jar of pickles, this is an exciting day." I would be legitly happy to find a jar of pickles anywhere but especially being out in the middle of the ocean, definitely more enjoyable!! Thanks for the entertainment =]
Just discovered your channel and I am really impressed with your skills and amazing positive attitude. Now I’ll have to go back and watch them all. One day I hope to get some sailing adventures in if I can just get retired. Maybe not as hard core like this was though. Man that looked scary out there!
Thank you young man for the great footage doing something I only dream of doing.I really would like to give it a try.You do a great job narrowaiting thru your video to make them exciting and infromative.Enjoy my friend.Stay safe.
As someone who has watched a lot of your videos, ive become quite interested in sailing. Is there any way you could make a video where you could give some instruction on how to get started in sailing? Like how did you get your start? How much experience did you have before you felt comfortable going out for long trips? If you've already made a video like this, and Ive just missed it, let me know please! I appreciate the content a lot!
HI Sam, your new undertaking to go to North Carolina from Key West reminded me of your passage from Catalina Island to Hawaii. It seems you are at your best when you do things solo. We will be watching and also wishing you a safe passage. I love your channel!
Absolutely love your positive attitude. Main reason I subbed. I’ve never sailed but you make it seem so fun, it’s great to watch this and act like I’m there with you! Awesome energy all the time!
When you 1st approach/enter the gulf stream you can actually see the top water moving differently. Pretty amazing sight. Makes power drifting way more difficult.
We really enjoy your adventures. Welcome to Wilmington. We are on the ICW 4 nm south of Wrightsville Beach. We'll be sailing our Bayfield 29 down from Maryland over the weekends beginning 8/1. Maybe a ICW hi-5 as we pass.
Survived another one. You know more what leaks are like... And on to drilling more holes... I like the sunsets, skyline, lubbers don't see as much, like big sky out west. Glad you got the battery sorted out no motor not as fun with no wind... (The usual in river sailing, btw) Peace
Great Job Sam!!! I am sure you like that boat much better! It’s a real tank! Boats by Alberg seem better. Get her all shined up and ready!!!! Sorry Zoe jumped ship, she seemed ok. Hang tough sailor!
Leaning off the boat to relieve oneself without being attached to the boat, and just "holding on" seems like a sure-fire way to ultimately fall off the boat and drown.
Thanks Sam, really enjoyed the voyage. Good how you figured out your charging problem. Now to solve the leak. Looking foward to your adventure travelling north.
Since I'm limited on space onboard my wife's sailboat ......i still need to carry a second starter, alternator, compact quiet generator & spare belts while cruising . I also lubricate the alternator with WD40 . I'm also using wheel chair battery's which are more compact & meant to be drained quite low then charge back up......& its a significant price difference instead of the deep cell expensive battery's, oops TMI . A PITA but necessary . Great videos 👍
Sam just wanted to drop by and say I love your channel and your content. You are my favorite TH-camr to watch, you have an incredible personality and are such a like-able and knowledgeable guy. Keep up the great work 🤙🏻 Cheers from Vacaville, Ca
Dude, you're the SALOR SAM! Your videos are awesome, couldn't believe you just took off to Hawaii all by your self! You should stop by Annapolis MD, you'll love it there. I shared your page on the Annapolis FB page so hopefully, someone will invite you to a cookout for some CRABS my Man!
Another awesome adventure Sam! It’s great to live at sea vicariously through your channel! I’d love to help out around the boat when you’re in the Chesapeake Bay Area. Let me know if there is an amazon wishlist you have going for parts needed on the boat or anything else to help keep this dream of yours alive!
You said Southport and I was like hey I've been wanting to visit there sometime. Maybe someday we get to meet in person. Love your sailing adventure videos.
For solo portion start at 4:36
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& miss Zoe ? No.
@@JohnAvantiBK you’kk
I was about to say... my man isn't sailing alone anymore since he got Zoe his boat maiden :)
For those of us she haters! Thanks!
Sam, I’m a very busy dad of 3. I’m 49 and my dreams of learning to sail don’t exactly excite my wife (lol) but it’s just great to live vicariously through your adventures. So exciting to listen to everything on noise canceling headphones. Great job and I’m looking forward to some merch.
Who on earth could give a thumbs down to these videos! This guy is living the Dream in every sense of the expression! If you ever make it to Seattle, I’ll stop by to say hi! 🍻
Thomas, in the same boat here...only add the dog...Sam, let us know if you visit Baltimore or Annapolis...
Do your dreams excite you? Make time for yourself, man. Nobody else will. In the end, the only things you'll regret are the things you wanted to do in life but didn't even attempt.
Thomas, I'm in the same "boat". Father (39) of two (6 yr old girl, 9 yr old boy) and the wife has a fear of the ocean. I want to retire and sail the world, but she is supportive once the kids are out of the best and we have finances in order. I hope you can live your dream, even if it's later than you wanted.
I have disliked videos by accident a few times, due to rogue taps on the ole smartphone or iPad. It happens.
@Fred Flintstone that's good advice! Sam also prefers dealing with smaller vessels overall. The bigger the boat, the less likely you'll have time to sail it because you're always fixing stuff. Unfortunately, we didnt have a sailboat when Sam was a kid but we did send him to sailing day camp for a couple summers. We had kayaks which is another easy, inexpensive way get your kids on the water.
Your channel is one of the best on TH-cam. No crappy piped music just the fantasic Music of the seas and the wind.
Thank you for sharing.
Warren s/y Legend
Some of the others music is just horrible badly picked for the activities why bother ?
Life is good when a jar of pickles is the highlight of the day
A jar of pickles is definitely a highlight to any day. Love pickles!
Yeah I like when he said they’re still good. They’re pickled of course they are still good....They don’t even need to be refrigerated
And he gives them a sniff lol
Very well said!
You’ve gotta try the Claussen hearty garlic (sandwich slices are my pref). My god, they’re insanely awesome ♥️ Life changing lol
Love your solo sailing vids. Your passage from LA to Hawaii lit a fire in me. A girl from Boston who has never set foot on a sailboat. But now my husband and I are taking the ASA 101 & 103 in two weeks as our vacation. Thank you Sam!
Right on! ⛵️
That’s so awesome
Sam has the most upbeat attitude. He is the only captain that still can smile when he runs aground or things go wrong. Keep sailing, keep smiling and stay cool.
One of the best things about Sam's videos in the natural sound of the waves and ocean. It puts you right there.
It's weird how stressed out I get when the weather gets really rough out there. I mean, I KNOW Sam is gonna make it. I've seen videos more recent than this one. So why worry? What a blast this channel is.
You sir are living my dream. When I finally decide to throw in the towel at work, I'm going to learn as much as I can about navigating the seas, and then I'm going to buy a boat and sail off! Thanks for posting your adventures brother.
Sam, you did a fantastic job on this video. Really gets across the experience. In fact, I think I'll watch it again!!!
That was freaking epic that is what people are wanting to see! 🇺🇸🙏🏻💪⚓️🎖
I haven’t been off shore since ‘95. You bring back a lot of memories!
Sam never stopped smiling, even when his eyes were full of fear. It was almost a death's-head grin for a while there. That's sailoring!
Love your videos Sam! No other sailing content as authentic as yours
Haha I’ve been watching some of your older videos and my favorite part of this one is “I found a jar of pickles”
Still have not idea how you ended up in my feed but I certainly enjoy watching these! Congrats on making this happen for you!
He ended up in my feed after watching a bunch of windsurfing videos. I was like, "Who is this guy with the teeth?", but then I watched his Pacific crossing and I've been hooked ever since.
After hitting a log and dealing with a broken alternator you find a bottle of pickles and say still good. You da man!!!
So good man! I'm a year into solo sailing from Greece back to Australia. Haven't made any vids yet despite watching loads on TH-cam. You've inspired me to get started. Keep up the good work hombre.
I love seeing the inside of your boat. it's interesting . It shows how you're living in the moment
Those SpaceX boats are Go Ms Chief and Go Ms Tree. Meant for catching the nose fairings (payload coverings) of their Falcon 9 rockets as they parachute down from a launch. There are two fairings on their rockets so they sent two boats; One for each fairing. The fairings are worth a couple million each so it's definitely worth trying to catch and reuse them. Mr. Steven was the original fairing catcher out of Los Angeles until the original company went bankrupt so SpaceX bought them out and moved them to the East coast where more launches occur.
Cool!
24:35 "that was legitimately scary"... Not the words this mom likes to hear 😳. But, of course, he is STILL smiling when he says it.
Wow thanks for the info. Awesome
@@samholmessailing You're cool, Sam!
I remember getting so excited over a can of Beenie Weenies.
I feel like this authentic video, especially with a good title as it has, should gain some nice traction. You have had some big adventures afloat! Stay well Sam.
Living life to the fullest !!! I have been researching sailing trips for my fiancé and I. At 46 I feel it’s time to start working on that bucket list.
The closest I have ever gone to a boat is looking at the supply vessels load up at my work, you sir have an amazing smile and a great attitude, hats off to you sir
Thanks for sharing this cool trip! Weather can get really tricky out there and meanwhile having second thoughts and fixing elderly equipment gives a real twisted kick to these passages, RESPECT!
Thanks!
Love the style of these videos! Just plain and simple yet still enough detail to get an idea of what it’s like out there. It reminded me a lot of another youtuber Colin Haley who documents his alpine climbs - and then I realized that sounds like his voice around 0:39! You guys have a similar style and it’s great!
You inspire me so much! Really looking forward to the next adventure.
It has been amazing to follow your journey from neophyte sailor to where you are now.
You have learned and seen so much since that first sail from Cali to Hawai'i.
It is has been wonderful to be along with you.
Thank you for sharing your adventures Sam!!!
Sea and sky look amazing at 20 minutes or so, love these vids, so relaxing to watch.
Thanks for sharing your journey! We fish in the gulf stream off of south Florida for swordfish. Your absolutly right about it churning up when that wind turns!
Wonderful stuff Skipper Sam, look after yourself and best of luck with the upcoming maintenance, great video, thankyou.
Great video! Thanks so much for letting me tag along.
Calm, cool and collected! Quite the sailor! ⛵️
Great looking yachts at 4:35
Hello Mate!!! Sam you are such an inspiration, thank you for your posts.
Best video so far? Everyone has their opinion but this one might be mine. No Henrietta but the sailing was just fantastic. Thanks Sam, you are such an inspiration.
Sam.. your new clamp on cup holder. could be used to catch those drips. .LOL sad to see your friend go.. glad to see almost 50000 subscribers!!!
Sam,
Good way to fix leaks through small cracks is to mix up some silastic RTV with mineral turpentine. Takes a few minutes of persistent stirring to get it to dissolve but it will eventually. Start with a 50/50 mix and aim for an easy pourability. Pour around the joint or fill a disposable syringe to squirt up hill. The silicon solution will permeate the joint and over a few hours the turps will evaporate leaving a thin flexible cured film. Stay safe!
Seems like a great idea, that i might borrow. Sam seems to be, if things just work, it's OK 😆
This is one of my favorite SHS videos.
Sam you are a movie star! I sent all my brothers your video!!! Thank you! Jim.
I love you Sam and I’m glad you made it safe
Thank you Sam from South African sailor.
Love watching your videos geezer. Hope you continue. Anyway chap, take care, and happy sailing to you. From Nick, in sunny cornwall uk.
Yep, Sam is still a badass! Love your can do attitude. Stay safe out there.
Weather forecasts are taken with a grain of salt, haha! But it's been smooth sailing until it got to 20 knots, glad you got to Southport safe!
You are "the man" Sam !!! Keep it up ! enjoying you videos :-)
The water was so clear! Beautiful
We learned from having an on-board for over a decade... don't have an inboard. We sold that sailboat and bought one that was 2' shorter with an OUTBOARD motor on the back. It's much easier to work on and honestly everything else, too! We were always fighting the inboard... always fixing something, replacing this, doing that. It got annoying. No more! The outboard is such a better option, and you get more room on the boat! Win win!
I've seen big waves like that while aboard Navy ships, where the water came all the way up to the smoke deck. Super intimidating. Can't wait to experience it in my own boat.
So chill despite those gnarly seas @25 minutes. Thats what experience will do for ya. I am looking forward to being tested like this in my T34c. These videos are inspirational.
NOOOO.... ZOEY PLEASE COME BACK!!! Going to miss her beauty and her smile that is for sure. Sail on Sam, be well. Keep these awesome vids coming Skipper.
You are one brave man. I admire you.
Keep your head up! You've gone through some crazy weather amd boat problems. Safe travels.
Keep it up Sam! Best sailing channel ever.
Excellent adventure young sailin man !!! Living the dream WELL DONE and much appreciated ✌️ 🙏👍
"I just found a jar of pickles, this is an exciting day." I would be legitly happy to find a jar of pickles anywhere but especially being out in the middle of the ocean, definitely more enjoyable!! Thanks for the entertainment =]
Another cool video!
I really enjoy watching your videos.
Hey Sam, glad to see we are both fans of Founders "All Day IPA"
Its good stuff!
Nice video Sam. I really enjoyed that one. Thanks.
Just discovered your channel and I am really impressed with your skills and amazing positive attitude. Now I’ll have to go back and watch them all. One day I hope to get some sailing adventures in if I can just get retired. Maybe not as hard core like this was though. Man that looked scary out there!
That one actually made me a little bit tense, and I'm in the hills. Good job man..👍
MY IDEA FOR MERCHANDISE IS A NICE “T” shirt with your big smile face and the logo
“KEEP ON SMILING.” “Sailor Sam”
Love seeing the pure adventure of it all. The best part was you explaining the legit scary wave. Keep em coming!
Love your videos. I live on the ICW in Beaufort NC. You can dock here any time . Carteret County is great
Wonderful video as always Sam! Loved seeing those Space-X recovery vessel shots!
You are a great sailor! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you young man for the great footage doing something I only dream of doing.I really would like to give it a try.You do a great job narrowaiting thru your video to make them exciting and infromative.Enjoy my friend.Stay safe.
Great channel...love your Down to earth personality 🙂
As someone who has watched a lot of your videos, ive become quite interested in sailing. Is there any way you could make a video where you could give some instruction on how to get started in sailing? Like how did you get your start? How much experience did you have before you felt comfortable going out for long trips?
If you've already made a video like this, and Ive just missed it, let me know please!
I appreciate the content a lot!
You're an awesome guy Sam. I love watching your videos.
Dude what a surprise to see the fairing catching spacex boat?!!!!?? Awesome
HI Sam, your new undertaking to go to North Carolina from Key West reminded me of your passage from Catalina Island to Hawaii. It seems you are at your best when you do things solo. We will be watching and also wishing you a safe passage. I love your channel!
Absolutely love your positive attitude. Main reason I subbed. I’ve never sailed but you make it seem so fun, it’s great to watch this and act like I’m there with you! Awesome energy all the time!
Glad to hear you’re enjoying the videos
Absolutely supreme job . That had it all Sam. A incredible installment. Incredible!
Great video. Definatelly a testament of the cape dorys seaworthiness.
New to channel. Sailing is my life long dream. Love the videos!
When you 1st approach/enter the gulf stream you can actually see the top water moving differently. Pretty amazing sight. Makes power drifting way more difficult.
We really enjoy your adventures. Welcome to Wilmington. We are on the ICW 4 nm south of Wrightsville Beach. We'll be sailing our Bayfield 29 down from Maryland over the weekends beginning 8/1. Maybe a ICW hi-5 as we pass.
Survived another one.
You know more
what leaks are like...
And on to drilling more holes...
I like the sunsets, skyline, lubbers don't see as much,
like big sky out west.
Glad you got
the battery sorted out
no motor
not as fun
with no wind...
(The usual in river sailing, btw)
Peace
Love your videos Sam! Good luck on your next voyage
Great Job Sam!!! I am sure you like that boat much better! It’s a real tank! Boats by Alberg seem better. Get her all shined up and ready!!!! Sorry Zoe jumped ship, she seemed ok. Hang tough sailor!
Sweet! Hope all is well!!
Great video. Thanx for sharing!
Your always so calm man I’d be so nervous by myself
Leaning off the boat to relieve oneself without being attached to the boat, and just "holding on" seems like a sure-fire way to ultimately fall off the boat and drown.
Thanks Sam, really enjoyed the voyage. Good how you figured out your charging problem. Now to solve the leak. Looking foward to your adventure travelling north.
Enjoyed very much. Nice sailing adventure. Big fan👍👍
Since I'm limited on space onboard my wife's sailboat ......i still need to carry a second starter, alternator, compact quiet generator & spare belts while cruising . I also lubricate the alternator with WD40 . I'm also using wheel chair battery's which are more compact & meant to be drained quite low then charge back up......& its a significant price difference instead of the deep cell expensive battery's, oops TMI .
A PITA but necessary .
Great videos 👍
So cool man your really seeing the world.
"Stuff breaks, stuff breaks, stuff breaks", that's my new mantra thanks 😂
Sam just wanted to drop by and say I love your channel and your content. You are my favorite TH-camr to watch, you have an incredible personality and are such a like-able and knowledgeable guy. Keep up the great work 🤙🏻 Cheers from Vacaville, Ca
Great episode, thank you for sharing!
Dude, you're the SALOR SAM! Your videos are awesome, couldn't believe you just took off to Hawaii all by your self! You should stop by Annapolis MD, you'll love it there. I shared your page on the Annapolis FB page so hopefully, someone will invite you to a cookout for some CRABS my Man!
Another awesome adventure Sam! It’s great to live at sea vicariously through your channel! I’d love to help out around the boat when you’re in the Chesapeake Bay Area. Let me know if there is an amazon wishlist you have going for parts needed on the boat or anything else to help keep this dream of yours alive!
this Sam ROCKS...
Hope to see Zoe back soon. youre both a good team!
Merchanise tip: A shirt with the text: Just keep smiling!
Great video, Sam! way to own those waves.
Your passage to Hawaii has ignited a need to sail myself. At least a mild obsession. Thank you so much for documenting your journey!
I miss Zoe already too. What a sweetheart!
32:11 is Old Baldy Lighthouse on Bald Head Island. Awesome video, God bless!
You said Southport and I was like hey I've been wanting to visit there sometime. Maybe someday we get to meet in person. Love your sailing adventure videos.
Southport is beautiful and quaint. My parents have a place at oak island which is right down the road maybe 10-15 minutes.