Right to the sailing! No drawn out drone intro. No horrible TH-cam music, no waxing poetic about the sailing lifestyle! Just right to the sailing… and you didn’t abuse any rocks!
Hi Sam, if you decide to come to the Netherlands, try the isle of Texel and further south IJmuiden harbour (Amsterdam), biggest locks in the world. I will show you how to eat a Dutch haring!
Emotional escalation was real with this video: Oh, he is coming to my country, cool. Oh, he is coming to my town, great! Oh, he is entering my home port, no way! Is he docking to the same pier as me?! THAT'S MY BOAT IN THE BACKGROUND! Totally unexpected treat.
If anyone wonders what song they sing at 2:15 it's a Swedish song called: Till Havs, by Jussi Björling. Jussi was one of the greatest opera singers of all time. Pavarotti said that he used to warm up before shows with Jussi songs and always considered him as one of the greatest ever. Here's the lyrics to the song. 😊✌🏻 Now the sea's fresh wind blows From the southwest And sweetly caresses the sailor's cheek Of all winds the best! At sea, at sea To the storm, you bold yacht At sea, at storm, Be on guard At sea! On endless paths life is free, Don't like coercion, When the sea sings, green and white, His high song of freedom At sea, At sea To the storm, you bold yacht, At sea, at storm, Be on guard, At sea! Swell beautifully, beautiful sails, swell in the wind's dust, Fly forward with joy towards the wave's scale In the highest desire of the moment! At sea, at sea To the storm, you bold yacht, To storm, to sea, Be on guard, At sea!
10:30 - Guided Tour, Part 2... what a cool place, Estonia is. AND - 11:37: plywood submarine, aka: underwater coffin, perfect for that discreet burial at sea.
I have been watching your videos for a while now. I greatly appreciate your half-liveaboard and half land living (winter) life. I am looking at buying a Contessa 26 as a good all-round boat and my present Beneteau Cabochard trailer-sailor for shallow (0.9 m) water. I would like to do some long runs along the French coast and perhaps work my way to the Netherlands and northern Germany. You and Roger Barnes (he too has a channel on TH-cam) have taught me so much more than sailing school! Keep those videos coming! :D Anthony
I lived in Estonia for 4 or so years. It's a remarkable country, with an interesting history and culture and lovely people. There is so much more to see. I don't know your plans, but it seems to me you should slow down and take more time in the countries you visit. I really enjoy that you travel so far in a relatively small boat. You are very inspiring! I look forward to see where you go next and what you experience!
Hey Sam. Harwich is my old stomping ground; my boat used to be moored a few hundred metres up River from where you are now. You can head up to Pin Mill (pub) on the River Orwell, just opposite where you are right now. You can sail up no problem, maybe an hour depending on the tide. Last time I moored there it was free, right outside the pub. The pub does amazing fish and chips, and mussels, and it is a lovely peaceful setting. It's about 30 minutes on the engine to get to get into Ipswich. If you want to know more just say, there are some lovely rivers to sail up near Harwich, all within a couple of hours, and mooring is dirt cheap or free.
If you’re still in Harwich, make sure to head up the Orwell to Pin Mill, a real old fashioned sailing village. Have a pint at the Butt and Oyster for me!
If you plan to visit the Baltic Sea area, there are 3 places you absolutely must see: 1. Visby, Gotland Sweden 2. Suomenlinna, Helsinki Finland 3. Tallinn, Estonia
I have the same sunglasses! They make me look like Italian mafia. You inspired me the wear them when I take my kayak and it's sailing conversion kit out. Great sailing channel BTW, really enjoy your adventures!
That is so cool how fast you go once you get the spinnaker up! Love it! Did you still have to have your mast light and red and green lights on when you were at anchor by the island?
Oh wow, I can't believe you were in Harwich, just round the corner from me in Titchmarsh. Love your videos Sam, hoping we get to see the trip from there round to Southampton.
I'm learning a lot about sailing from your channel. My question is, The US Coast Guard can prohibit a ocean voyage if the sailboat is too small. What is the minimum size needed to avoid a manifestly unsafe voyage warning?
that really shows how the finnish police is; a friend. i came across your channel a few days ago and just missed you… i live in helsinki. thanks for the content, i’ve been binge watching and can’t get enough
Sam, Your bids always take me back to sailing single handed out of Oriental. Most of what you do has become muscle memory for ya and thats what really makes a sailor feel "salty". Please remember to wear your harness, a windvane has no ears You also have become an outstanding USA ambassador, keep up the good work
Southampton is my old home town. It's crazy, crazy busy on the Solent. Check out the Red Lion pub, it's very close to the boat show end of town. You'd like it in there. Also the SouthWestern Hotel (now apartments) which faces 44 Berth (Titanic!), a nice piece of history. Behind that is Oxford st, check out The Grapes pub.
Man! If I had known you were docked at Valkosaari!! That's where I do sailing practices with NJK. Would've loved to thank you in person for your inspiring content!
No more Mooring. It's now : Parking the Pickle. Great vid. Mesmerising clip of hazy sun on the bow. Engine purring. Good commentary on prep. 'to land.' Tallinn ...Very nice.
When I sailed around the countries of Central America, it was impossible to buy the flags for each one in advance, so I simply found them on line, printed them off and laminated them.
thats cool mate, I live in Tallinn at the moment, next season buying my first boat:) looking forward exploring nearby water and then i'd like to sail to the Mediterranean
Hi Sam, if you're still in Harwich and have a couple of days to spare, I'd recommend a trip up the River Deben. Just time the crossing over the bar at the entrance carefully. Or if you're looking for somewhere slightly quieter, the Walton Backwaters round the corner from Harwich ar worth a look. I sail out of Levington just up the Orwell, so I'll keep an eye out for Pickled Herring. Or if you fancy meeting up for a pint...
Southampton then back to the Netherlands? Are you going to make it to Devon and Cornwall (SW uk - Dart, Fal, Tamar rivers) ? Maybe you are saving the best until last! Springtime is really good here, though not for swimming, there’s colder Atlantic water that time of year.
The sailing brothers channel were checking into Canada. They are in the customs office and they can hear there voices. Turns out the customs officer was following then on yt
Love your channel mate. It's real escapism for me. The feeling of solitude I get from your vids is so peaceful. Just a British pronunciation of Harwich for you... HA-RITCH. Sorry😅
Shame to have missed you in Harwich, Im only an hours drive away. Sam, splendid sailing travelogue. I recently reread 'To The Baltic with bob' a great read by Griff Rhys Jones's sailing trip through Scandinavia who went onto St Petersburg but suppose thats now out of the question. Keep well. Allan
Hayling yacht company, Hayling Island is quite reasonable to store your yacht for the winter, it dries so you don't need to lift it, I Moor there it's a friendly place with some people staying there long term on board, Chichester Harbour is very beautiful
I'd recommend Cornwall after the Boat Show too; great safe sailing around Carrick Roads and the Helford. The option of France, Spain, Portugal and the Med is open too. Depends what your winter requirements are?
wow, your trip though Helsinki looked identical to mine, it brought me right back! did you stop at the cafe by that metal monument with the red Lada out front? I wonder if it's still there...
That corner of Europe is really wonderful, some really beautiful spots, and everyone is so friendly. Happy to show you some Southampton highlights when you make it here. Boat show is usually fun, I'll be there one or two days. I'll check my UK East Coast guide book for any useful info - my yacht is currently at Woodbridge (just north of you), but I haven't done much sailing around there (yet).
Right to the sailing! No drawn out drone intro. No horrible TH-cam music, no waxing poetic about the sailing lifestyle! Just right to the sailing… and you didn’t abuse any rocks!
Yep, something so genuine about Sam that is like a drawing force to his videos.
yeah, and Sam's smile doesn't like stretched grin
Yep - Sam could post "DISCLAIMER: no rocks were injured in the making of this video." (only damage was to the whiskey).
Sailing Sam Holmes Style XD
Hi Sam, if you decide to come to the Netherlands, try the isle of Texel and further south IJmuiden harbour (Amsterdam), biggest locks in the world. I will show you how to eat a Dutch haring!
Emotional escalation was real with this video:
Oh, he is coming to my country, cool.
Oh, he is coming to my town, great!
Oh, he is entering my home port, no way!
Is he docking to the same pier as me?!
THAT'S MY BOAT IN THE BACKGROUND!
Totally unexpected treat.
If anyone wonders what song they sing at 2:15 it's a Swedish song called: Till Havs, by Jussi Björling.
Jussi was one of the greatest opera singers of all time. Pavarotti said that he used to warm up before shows with Jussi songs and always considered him as one of the greatest ever.
Here's the lyrics to the song. 😊✌🏻
Now the sea's fresh wind blows
From the southwest
And sweetly caresses the sailor's cheek
Of all winds the best!
At sea, at sea
To the storm, you bold yacht
At sea, at storm,
Be on guard
At sea!
On endless paths life is free,
Don't like coercion,
When the sea sings, green and white,
His high song of freedom
At sea, At sea
To the storm, you bold yacht,
At sea, at storm,
Be on guard,
At sea!
Swell beautifully, beautiful sails, swell in the wind's dust,
Fly forward with joy towards the wave's scale
In the highest desire of the moment!
At sea, at sea
To the storm, you bold yacht,
To storm, to sea,
Be on guard,
At sea!
TY. Yes it pinged my curiosity, just the last few bars we heard. Love the Lyrics! ❤️⛵️😁
This is the real picture of humanity! You helped the drone that got stuck!
So proud of you! :) greetz from mid-coast of Poland
Help them today and they will spare you tomorrow when they become our overlords 😂
10:30 - Guided Tour, Part 2... what a cool place, Estonia is. AND - 11:37: plywood submarine, aka: underwater coffin, perfect for that discreet burial at sea.
It's so cool to see your videos are getting widespread appeal, even with fans who stop by.
A well spent 12-1/2 minutes of my life ….another cool video. Thanks Sam!
i enjoy watching you. You are one of the best sailors on TH-cam.
A lot of really good sailing TH-camrs, but you are my favorite, by far.
Wow. Estonia is beautiful. Well done!
I’ll now add Estonia to the list of places I could live. Beautiful!
Love your videos especially the sailing part. Stay safe and enjoy each day.
That full moon at night on the sea with the fog was amazing! Must have been so cool to experience.
Cracking video Sam. Looks beautiful there in Estonia. Be well and stay safe.
Finland and Estonia look amazing , great videos as always 👍🙏👏🏻👏🏻
I loved Estonia when I went there. It really was a pleasant surprise.
Youre a good man for saving that poor robot box 😆
I have been watching your videos for a while now. I greatly appreciate your half-liveaboard and half land living (winter) life. I am looking at buying a Contessa 26 as a good all-round boat and my present Beneteau Cabochard trailer-sailor for shallow (0.9 m) water. I would like to do some long runs along the French coast and perhaps work my way to the Netherlands and northern Germany. You and Roger Barnes (he too has a channel on TH-cam) have taught me so much more than sailing school! Keep those videos coming! :D Anthony
I lived in Estonia for 4 or so years. It's a remarkable country, with an interesting history and culture and lovely people. There is so much more to see. I don't know your plans, but it seems to me you should slow down and take more time in the countries you visit. I really enjoy that you travel so far in a relatively small boat. You are very inspiring! I look forward to see where you go next and what you experience!
I think he only has so much time on his visa. That is why he needed to back to the UK. He explained it on one of his videos. Take care
Still at it, watched your trip to Hawaii I believe!!! You are a risk taker with a passion. I will enjoy through the lens of your adventure. 😊
I really enjoyed your videos. Thank you Sam.
I burst out laughing when you helped the little overlord get unstuck. Love your channel, Sam!
Good video and I appreciate seeing some of what Estonia looks like.
Thanks, Rob M. You took the words right out of my mouth!
6:00 That Coast Guard ship looks like it's levitating. Aliens ??? Definitely Aliens.
Sam … your the greatest. I’m a long time Sub… and it never gets tired. You always make such great content. Thank you for that. William A.
Hey Sam. Harwich is my old stomping ground; my boat used to be moored a few hundred metres up River from where you are now. You can head up to Pin Mill (pub) on the River Orwell, just opposite where you are right now. You can sail up no problem, maybe an hour depending on the tide. Last time I moored there it was free, right outside the pub. The pub does amazing fish and chips, and mussels, and it is a lovely peaceful setting. It's about 30 minutes on the engine to get to get into Ipswich. If you want to know more just say, there are some lovely rivers to sail up near Harwich, all within a couple of hours, and mooring is dirt cheap or free.
Impressed that you had time to swing by my old home town, Harwich harbour!
I can't wait to see you sail into Latvia, home of my great grandparents. Love your travels & videos Sam!
If you’re still in Harwich, make sure to head up the Orwell to Pin Mill, a real old fashioned sailing village. Have a pint at the Butt and Oyster for me!
If you plan to visit the Baltic Sea area, there are 3 places you absolutely must see:
1. Visby, Gotland Sweden
2. Suomenlinna, Helsinki Finland
3. Tallinn, Estonia
What fun! Beautiful scenery
Through your camera I get to see some cool places. Thanks again for the invite from my hill top in. Sc
Sam, if you make it as far as Cornwall UK, I'm on the Helford, near Falmouth. Love your vids dude. (My favourite sailing channel).
2:35 - really enjoyed the guided tour that begins with a good shot (of whiskey) of your boat. 2nd LIKE posted in this 22,140th replay.
I have the same sunglasses! They make me look like Italian mafia. You inspired me the wear them when I take my kayak and it's sailing conversion kit out. Great sailing channel BTW, really enjoy your adventures!
That beat at 3 mins was dope. It was like someone made it on a mini keyboard with a lot of time on their hands.
Sounded like old style chinesey music
That is so cool how fast you go once you get the spinnaker up! Love it!
Did you still have to have your mast light and red and green lights on when you were at anchor by the island?
Oh wow, I can't believe you were in Harwich, just round the corner from me in Titchmarsh. Love your videos Sam, hoping we get to see the trip from there round to Southampton.
Approaching 200K subscribers - well done!
I'm learning a lot about sailing from your channel. My question is, The US Coast Guard can prohibit a ocean voyage if the sailboat is too small. What is the minimum size needed to avoid a manifestly unsafe voyage warning?
that really shows how the finnish police is; a friend. i came across your channel a few days ago and just missed you… i live in helsinki. thanks for the content, i’ve been binge watching and can’t get enough
Sam,
Your bids always take me back to sailing single handed out of Oriental. Most of what you do has become muscle memory for ya and thats what really makes a sailor feel "salty". Please remember to wear your harness, a windvane has no ears
You also have become an outstanding USA ambassador, keep up the good work
Great video! Estonia is beautiful. Thanks for sharing Sam!
So nice to see you visiting my home town. Hope you enjoyed your visit in Helsinki!
The moon always looks beautiful on your overnight passages in most videos.
Talinn was one of my favourite cities in the Baltic, I wish I could have spent more time there. Will definitely go back.
Thanks for taking us along
Southampton is my old home town. It's crazy, crazy busy on the Solent. Check out the Red Lion pub, it's very close to the boat show end of town. You'd like it in there. Also the SouthWestern Hotel (now apartments) which faces 44 Berth (Titanic!), a nice piece of history. Behind that is Oxford st, check out The Grapes pub.
Man! If I had known you were docked at Valkosaari!! That's where I do sailing practices with NJK. Would've loved to thank you in person for your inspiring content!
Watching your videos is like waatching my dreams come true! thank you!!!!
Just mat Sam in Dover marina, very nice guy! Great videos and what gave me the push to buy a sailboat.
Cool as usual - סרטון חביב כרגיל
No more Mooring. It's now : Parking the Pickle.
Great vid. Mesmerising clip of hazy sun on the bow.
Engine purring.
Good commentary on prep. 'to land.'
Tallinn ...Very nice.
Ha! So cool of the police officers to stop by!
When I sailed around the countries of Central America, it was impossible to buy the flags for each one in advance, so I simply found them on line, printed them off and laminated them.
thats cool mate, I live in Tallinn at the moment, next season buying my first boat:) looking forward exploring nearby water and then i'd like to sail to the Mediterranean
that was crazy how the coast guard ship looked to be floating in the sky
Hi Sam, if you're still in Harwich and have a couple of days to spare, I'd recommend a trip up the River Deben. Just time the crossing over the bar at the entrance carefully. Or if you're looking for somewhere slightly quieter, the Walton Backwaters round the corner from Harwich ar worth a look. I sail out of Levington just up the Orwell, so I'll keep an eye out for Pickled Herring. Or if you fancy meeting up for a pint...
Good sailing, beautiful ports etc, hard to believe your thinking about setting up for the winter 🥶. +8 celcius here last night!
What a lovely place, thank you Sam
Southampton then back to the Netherlands? Are you going to make it to Devon and Cornwall (SW uk - Dart, Fal, Tamar rivers) ? Maybe you are saving the best until last! Springtime is really good here, though not for swimming, there’s colder Atlantic water that time of year.
a video wouldnt be complete without sam's random jams
Hey Sam, if your heading to the UK... check out Cornwall from Southampton! Some beaches look like Australia or Thailand! Thks 4 Ur videos🙏🏻😎💯🦋
The river Orwell, near Harwich is where I have done a few sails. Then had a beer in Pin Mill. :)
Thanks Sam for another great video, beautiful sailing an scenery 👍👍⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰
Beautiful setting of spinnaker!
The sailing brothers channel were checking into Canada. They are in the customs office and they can hear there voices. Turns out the customs officer was following then on yt
Love your channel mate. It's real escapism for me. The feeling of solitude I get from your vids is so peaceful. Just a British pronunciation of Harwich for you... HA-RITCH. Sorry😅
was just in Estonia last week. Missed you by a week.
Yet another interesting video, it's kinda difficult to tour with such time constraints, but yet you manage and still find some time to mingle.
Hello Sam that a beautiful city you stopped on wow love the buildings. Be safe Sam have fun
the camera at 10:25 was really cool i’d love to see that perspective more when docking
Wow! There are some seriously beautiful shots you got!
we're thinking about the Southampton boat show, may see you there
Sam! What is the "disc"at 7:00 on your video?
And could You demonstrate how your "midship hook" works?
Thank You!
I was there in the winter, colder than the north pole
beautiful moonlit night on the sea!
👍
It was good to see you and Pickled Herring in Harwich the other day Sam, all the best in your travels 😎
It was good to meet you both and have a chat (Nick, the guy on Harwich pier with the broken gooseneck). 🍻
You're the best, no hype just sailing and good info ✌️
Shame to have missed you in Harwich, Im only an hours drive away. Sam, splendid sailing travelogue. I recently reread 'To The Baltic with bob' a great read by Griff Rhys Jones's sailing trip through Scandinavia who went onto St Petersburg but suppose thats now out of the question. Keep well. Allan
Think Sweden,Finland and Norway must be great to visit with great spots to see. Something I will not be able to do. So thanks for bringing it to us.
You make the sailing life look easy I want to sail one day
Keep safe ⛵ top sailing
another great sail !
Harry Dwyer is going around the UK in a tiny rubber speedboat. It would be cool if you could tag along on one of the legs.
getting my first soon. 26.5 north star. wish me luck. will be leaving Ontario Canada to Costa rica
Hayling yacht company, Hayling Island is quite reasonable to store your yacht for the winter, it dries so you don't need to lift it, I Moor there it's a friendly place with some people staying there long term on board, Chichester Harbour is very beautiful
I'd recommend Cornwall after the Boat Show too; great safe sailing around Carrick Roads and the Helford. The option of France, Spain, Portugal and the Med is open too. Depends what your winter requirements are?
Very cool Sam thanks for the video. Big fan in Sc. USA
Helping the wee robot on the street in Estonia was cool😂
Hey Sam. Love your down to earth honest videos. I'm also going to the Southampton boat show. Are you planning on doing a meet up?
Sam if you're in Harwich you must go to the Alma Inn, great food, people and beer, you can see it from where you are moored.
Estonia looks pretty chill, I'm putting it on the list
wow, your trip though Helsinki looked identical to mine, it brought me right back! did you stop at the cafe by that metal monument with the red Lada out front? I wonder if it's still there...
Welcome to Har Witch, but pronounced Ha rich.
Great video with none of the contrived drama of many other TH-cam channels.
Very cool video Sam. Estonia looks great!
That corner of Europe is really wonderful, some really beautiful spots, and everyone is so friendly.
Happy to show you some Southampton highlights when you make it here. Boat show is usually fun, I'll be there one or two days.
I'll check my UK East Coast guide book for any useful info - my yacht is currently at Woodbridge (just north of you), but I haven't done much sailing around there (yet).
Right on. Can you send me an email at samholmessailing@gmail.com
CHEERS From Westcoast Canada!
Awesome you're becoming a world wide celebrity 😉 love these videos brother.
love the content, keep it up!