6 days crossing the treacherous bay of Biscay on a small sailboat
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2023
- This crossing took a lot longer than I expected when I was becalmed for the first few days and then had to claw my way upwind for the rest of the passage.
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If you could only bottle Sam's attitude and disposition... You could sell it for mucho profit.
He needs a lady to break his spirit.
& a job.
@@machoneboard your wild 😂
Haha, he got everything he need
@@machoneboard😂😂 facts
Finally a true pure sailor...no engine on when there is no wind. Thank you sir!
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
Yes he´s a true stoic!
Gotta love the guy.
Not by everyone's definition, but that's a real man...!
""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.
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?
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
@@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.
@@CaptainHook86 Orcas are safe to swim with. Stop being a drama queen.
@@timhardman4764 they have been VERY badly treated by commercial fishermen
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"
Fearless…. Man wants to see the orcas bite the rudder 😮
He says he wants to swim with them, the new chuck norris
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.
Thanks for this.
You're an amazing person Chaz, I appreciate the info.
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.
@@BubboPants same city indeed. A Coruña is the name in “Gallego” or Galician, the local language spoken in northwest Spain.
Thank you I don’t know why he doesn’t say where he’s going. The name of the town would be so helpful.
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
Uhm
Pickled Herring takes on oceans like a 28 metre boat that’s for sure 💪
Wow! what a romantic meeting of two boats in the fog!
Yeah that was something special!
Wish I was out sailing
But I am working on repairs so watching you out sailing is the next best thing
Take care
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.
Thanks!
Sam, you are a treasure!
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!
i love seeing container boats etc come out of the mist like 12:30 its offworldly
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😅
Bedankt Sam, for your inspiring vids!
🙏
Skeptical of the orcas? Holy crap man there are loads of videos of it. Your vids always have an element of danger. Love it!
The group even sunk a sailboat last year
@@petosorus I think there was another just a week ago or so.
He would be safe in the water at least
@@wadeboggs5163 Yeah they never hurt the humans. But sailboats? Even insurance no longer covers "acts of whale" in certain water around Portugal and Spain.
Man, i love the little montage, shortfilm thingies youre putting together. This accompanied by your original tunes is just the best. Really soothing
Digging the hair Samwich! We can’t wait to see you in the Native American Brave Braids.
There are some other sailing videos on TH-cam 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.
Sam your hair and sweater game are on point!
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
You sail on superior? Brave!!
Holy crap, you sail on Lake Superior? Balls of granite.
That dodger is worth its weight in gold.
I wish the dodger kept the waves out of the companion way better.
Sam, YOU epitomize the Childress Quote(The difference between Adventure and Adversity is Attitude). Well Done!
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.
Dude, you have balls the size of cantaloupes. Always smiling. My hat's off to you.
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 !
I crossed the bay of Biscay in 2014 in a Drabant 22. A 22 foot sailboat. It took me 2,5 days
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.
Hey Sam I love it when you catch a fish and eat it
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.
Camarinas is my go to Port when crossing biscay,quiet,cheap and beautiful
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.
Love being back with you! Thanks!
I've no idea in particular why this should be the case, but it's always soothing watching you Sam. Bon Voyage.
Thanks for posting. Nice to see some of the other shades of sailing.
"Going backwards at 2 knots" had me cracking up.
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🤗
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.
You can't sail like Sam and be frivolous. I bet you're proud of him.
@@mammaholmes
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
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.
You live a great life and I’m grateful I get to come on your adventures with you via TH-cam. 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
👍🏆🥇
The sailing boat's Amyr link from Brazil 😂
Very artsy cinematography near the end.
Great trip thanks for sharing!
Yeah, Sam. Good one man.
I was there... It felt like it anyway... Thanks!!!!
Wellcome to Spain, you got a friend in Alicante if you are coming to the mediterranean or you need some help.
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!
th-cam.com/video/z4OdROXdGTM/w-d-xo.html
Just when I feel like I’m getting in a rut emotionally Sam sails in to give me perspective, thanks bro!
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!
Well done! It took me almost two weeks to cross Biscay; two storms, the dreaded mist, and unwelcome calms. Fair winds to all!
Two weeks! That must have been maddening
Yes, it was quite an education. I enjoy your videos. Thank you.
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!!!
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.
Bro you talk the most calm in crazy waters it will be lookin like your boats dam near about to flip sideways and youll enthusiastically be telling us how nice the weather looks
You are the most upbeat, positive guy I’ve seen doing what you do. Always a smile!
Your vids are great, man. Some of the comments are off the hook.
The entire episode, I had the theme to "Jaws" playing in my head in the background. I was just waiting for the orca to show.
Such a great smile and disposition. Thanks for Making Sailing Great Again Sam! ❤😊
Yo, yo. Bill here the Key West guy that looked at sail boat for sale. Say rock those locks of love!! I could not want to wear a hat with those locks in JUNE!
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 just read a researcher's Report study that there is one Matriarch that has had several traumatic experiences with a Commercial Fishing Vessel and holds a grudge, She is teaching 40 young Orcas to attack rudders....she even has a name, White Gladis, but she doesn't know the difference between a Commercial Fishing Vessel and a pleasure Cruising Vessel. The struggle is real! Watch yourself junior. LOVE your Channel Sam.
The orcas have even sunk a sailing boat recently
@@doyouwanttogivemelekiss3097 4 boats total...
That Matriarch needs to be turned into Orca Salad Sandwiches or at least arrested by Children & Family Services for horrible parenting,,,,,,😂
I have heard that it helps to distract them with toys; beach balls, empty barrels, anything that floats.
(20:00 -20:07) Boy, I've watched a lot of your videos, and I sincerely admire your skill and courage. But let's get it over with, don't push your luck... You're a good person, I'm worried about you. Good luck to you, and seven feet under the keel!
Funny coincident you meeting Bushpoint. Recently found their channel and seem like really cool and chill people. And that boat is just awesome.
Thanks for augmenting my life with your videos! I hope some day to take a Windjammer small sailing cruise with my wife.
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. 👍🏴⛵️🌟🌟🌟
Wonderful adventure, thank you Sam ❤❤
Great video, man. It looked spooky while you were in that thick fog with the big ships close by. Spain looks beautiful.
It was!
What an amazing trip. We're currently sailing off the west coast of Ireland and getting our first experience of the Atlantic swell!!!
Congrats on timing... been the longest period of sunshine in the West of Ireland since 1995.
Did you survive?
Nice job capturing the big seas. Pretty scary stuff! 🌊
the long ocean shots with raw audio are great
I raced for years on the Bay Of Biscay, there is little doubt no where on the planet offers TOUGHER Sailing! Its at times balls to the wall!
Cape Horn? Drake passage?
Just a great channel Never dull and always informative
Amen to that!
Thanks for sharing.
I got the notification almost 4 minutes ago and I was like oh yeah another Sam Holmes sailing video!
Thanks again another great video ❤
Excellent program
This is amazing and inspiring
Such a friendly happy chap, always great to watch you Sam! :)
Sam I love your videos but this one had me a little worried. Those two ships you passed in the fog were way to close! I work on yachts and have done many miles at sea and from my experience that was way too close for those conditions.
Thank you for sharing
I swear I can smell the sea water watching your videos! Nice editing!
I would be saying hi with my pirate voice “AHOY FELLOW SAILOR!” AARRGG! 😂
Always an inspiration, love your videos and adventures
Those shots of Spain remind me of Puerto Rico so much
nothing i love more than the iron genoa!
saves time, comfort, nerves, stores, and instead of working and chafing all my expensive parts, my boat is more comfortably and safely maneuvered for nothing but the cost of diesel....
there’s never been a more functional invention for the sailboat than the AUXILIARY POWER...
i recommend using it.
Great trip Sam!
This passage will be good practice if Sam ever hits the doldrums, which straddle the equator. They seem to have found Pickled Herring which is currently North of Toronto, Canada in latitude. Collect that rainwater, Mr. Holmes, if only for the practice!
Nice crossing !
Great sail. Thanks
Excellent vid...one of your real good ones. Thanks
land of the free home of the brave, way to be a star yourself friend bright and shining encourager
Sam, you ARE livin the Dream!
I enjoyed the video Sam, thank you. 👍👍
Awesome adventure 🤙
Great crossing Sam!
it was very pleasant to watch thank you!
Appreciate the videos Sam. Keep us the good work :)
Shepherd and sheep all mixed up! Thanks for the passage Sam!
love your travel and sail channel...
Crossing videos are always great
the positivity you showed on this passage mate.. hats off to you. 🙌