Boat tour & departing for my solo trip across the Atlantic.

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  • @halibut1249
    @halibut1249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    Sam to passing sailboats -"how far ya going?"
    Sailboat replies -"couple miles up this river. How about you?"
    Sam -"Portugal."

    • @richardhanson8776
      @richardhanson8776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Like when Dodge Morgan set out to smash the word record for solo circumnavigation.
      When leaving RI port capt ask for his destination, Dodge replied RI.
      Well, it took a little explanation that he was sailing non stop around the world.

    • @petebarlow133
      @petebarlow133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It is Portugal but like a 1000 miles away its like the Falklands is the UK but a long way away

    • @richardwestabrook9733
      @richardwestabrook9733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      CD is

    • @hightechhippie
      @hightechhippie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sam. Have you seen any UAPs? Or had any paranormal, spiritual or similar experiences? While on passage? It's a big open world out there. Livr it when you drop sails and go for a swim when you the only person within miles if not hundreds.

  • @mzungu4770
    @mzungu4770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Maybe put some padding on the edge of those solar panels bud. Looks like a headbutt waiting to happen.

    • @michaelstith3196
      @michaelstith3196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Pool noodles or plumbing insulation might save some cuts and bruises.

  • @SkateMasterman
    @SkateMasterman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Can I just say “Sam Holmes” is a name that just screams “this dude is gonna do great things”

  • @bradmottishaw467
    @bradmottishaw467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your Hemingway lifestyle is addictively intoxicating to watch. I cant wait to see how the sail goes, but I am sure you will do just fine. Thank you for sharing!

  • @mytime1613
    @mytime1613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I sailed across the Atlantic in my Pearson 530 Ketch. God speed on you trip!

  • @edwinharvie6174
    @edwinharvie6174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Godspeed Pickled Herring

  • @dentxn
    @dentxn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Best of luck man! Been a pleasure watching the preparation, now for the journey!

  • @paulg5811
    @paulg5811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Was sat here 10 mims ago thinkin hey not seen a Sam vid for a while an bang here you are brilliant 👏 be safe sam..

    • @theresedignard4267
      @theresedignard4267 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think he is still at sea enroute to Bermuda and onto the Azores? Tracking on his Garmin.

  • @petebarlow133
    @petebarlow133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Been waiting for what feels like an eternity, can't imagine how you feel. May you have fair winds and following seas. 😎

  • @kevinhildum9186
    @kevinhildum9186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Oh just watching the bow of the vessel going up and down, the sound of the diesel engine running brings back so many memories of going out to sea.I am looking to have some more of those memories sometime in the near future with my next vessel. My longest voyage was from fort Lauderdale Florida to North shore Oahu haleiwa. I look forward to many more miles under the keel of my next vessel. Looking forward to all the videos to come and of course hoping the best for your voyage good luck Fair winds and following seas to you Sam. Okay set up for tracking you I'm going to be paying attention to your voyage across the Atlantic.

    • @spymaine89
      @spymaine89 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      looking forward is good looking back is good, the doing is uncomfortable , boring and terrifying ha ha .....

  • @crdorado1195
    @crdorado1195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Like many other people, I'm tracking you too. Bunch of people lifting up prayers for your safe travels. You're a smart cookie. Stay safe and keep pumping out the videos.

  • @seer6961
    @seer6961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I've waited for this. garmin shows you to be 4/5ths on the way to bermuda now.
    Edit: you seem to have made it

    • @svnoitalever7681
      @svnoitalever7681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just answered my own question…..the red line. DERP!!

    • @JamesDavenport
      @JamesDavenport 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@svnoitalever7681 the embedded map doesn't work for me on his page, but when I follow the Garmin link I can see the track!

    • @thehammer6675
      @thehammer6675 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@svnoitalever7681 tks for tha tracking link...looks like Sam is a few hundred miles offshore..

    • @retepekooc
      @retepekooc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Safe travels,like your boat and your style,fair winds

    • @firstcobra88
      @firstcobra88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Seems like he can reach Bermuda in 2 days. Looking a wind prediction he's going a lot faster tomorrow.

  • @SailingSeaDreamofClyde
    @SailingSeaDreamofClyde 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I put plastic table corner guards on the corners of my solar panels. For the sake of your head, I hope you do too!

  • @delukxy
    @delukxy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Bon Voyage. I think you might be sealing the dodger to to cabin top in the future. There could be a lot of very annoying water squirting in there.

  • @mammaholmes
    @mammaholmes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Based on wind and weather forecast, Sam may shoot a little south of Bermuda, heave to, and drift in. Safer bet if winds are high. So might take an extra day or two.

    • @mboyer68
      @mboyer68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stalker! Just kidding!! How do you follow his progress? Good analysis and good suggestion too. You must've done ocean voyaging yourself it seems...
      Edit: never mind, just got to the end of his video and saw how to follow:)

    • @mammaholmes
      @mammaholmes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mboyer68 mother's are allowed to stalk 😉. And we get priority updates too because age comes with a few privileges. 👵 (He had just texted me that info).

    • @mammaholmes
      @mammaholmes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mboyer68 and I've never done an ocean crossing. Only sailing I've ever done has been as a passenger on one of Sam's boats.

  • @MrMichaelcurran
    @MrMichaelcurran 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, this is a far cry from a 23' boat heading west. You have hit the big time now. 28' heading east, God Bless ya Sailor.

  • @jackrichiedei
    @jackrichiedei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God speed Sam. A good omen to be christened by that rain. Beware the Sirens song. Check in when you hit the Irish coast . We all are riding along with you.

  • @thomasweatherford5125
    @thomasweatherford5125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Best of luck Sam!!! Your next video should be pretty amazing

  • @SailingLearningByDoing
    @SailingLearningByDoing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good job on getting that boat shipshape, looks very well set up and easy to sail. Have a great passage and thanks for the video

  • @directedby100
    @directedby100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing! A comfy excellent Ranger 23. Great refit. You've re-defined for me that a blue water sailboat can be 23 or 24' if it's well-equipped.

  • @golfgra36
    @golfgra36 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    fair winds and following seas

  • @megamilyon6111
    @megamilyon6111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    40 years of sailing and this is the first sail boat I have seen with mirrors.

  • @RobbsHomemadeLife
    @RobbsHomemadeLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, you have been very busy. So many people dream of buying a boat and having a relaxing life just sailing away. the reality is endless maintenance and upgrades. Your boat looks so shipshape, you should be very proud of her and your work, thumbs up!

  • @garynolan5240
    @garynolan5240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good Man Sam and fair wind's and keep safe living the dream ☮️

  • @marciiisworld
    @marciiisworld 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Found of of the videos you already started the journey to Europe I had to go back to see the prep work on the boat an all love it be safe brother!

  • @Imalrightma
    @Imalrightma 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome to see your and the boats progress Sam. Youve both come a long way to reach this point. Im super excited to follow ur Atlantic adventures. Well done pal

  • @GarySmith-up1un
    @GarySmith-up1un 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’ve done a good job Sam and your ship looks sound. I am praying for your safety and a wonderful adventure. I will miss your weekly uploads. This is the first time I’m feeling a little envious of you LOL

  • @jonathanobrien1058
    @jonathanobrien1058 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My god! I was so busy catching up on the old stuff I missed that you were off already. God speed and fair winds dude, you are an inspiration to us all!

  • @captrandy3307
    @captrandy3307 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sam, you are "the man". Inspiring for many of us sailors. God speed on your crossing.

  • @hightechhippie
    @hightechhippie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video of an expirenced sailor going threw his checklist before crossing the Alantic

  • @ASAP17
    @ASAP17 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never gone this long without missing a video, not even a sailor. Just enthralled with your drive and passion, can't wait to see all the adventures on this trip. So much work put in to get to this point, now comes the payoff. Safe travels.

  • @mountainmandale1587
    @mountainmandale1587 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a long way, but you'll be okay. Just don't freak out and take your time, my brother!

  • @wanting2sailssw256
    @wanting2sailssw256 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE!!! Last time I saw you in this boat you was removing the seams on the side and starting to fiberglass them in and it was about to rain. WOW.. you have really restored and upgraded. I have worked on Cuddy cabins since I was a kid and I must say I'm really impressed with all you have done. Its beautiful man. I'm saving to purchase my first sailboat. Well, I'm on a commercial, lol..let me skip it and finish viewing your trip.

  • @GabrielZ.
    @GabrielZ. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The boat is looking amazing all kitted out to cross an ocean, good luck Sam, we're sending prayers 🤍

    • @SOLDOZER
      @SOLDOZER 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Prayers? He's not dead.

  • @TheGhostrider9667
    @TheGhostrider9667 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Late to the party, but you left from our backyard - Beaufort. We’re up on the Neuse River now, actually kept Sun☀️Catcher at Pecan Grove years ago when we lived in Oriental!

  • @stevedavis8307
    @stevedavis8307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love your videos sam, have a great journey. Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @RiggingDoctor
    @RiggingDoctor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy the crossing! We just finished our return transatlantic crossing. Both crossings were the best time I’ve had.
    Looks like your all set to go!
    Enjoy the stars 👍

  • @randylucas9254
    @randylucas9254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God speed young Sailor, Hope your passage is a smooth one.

  • @mnbsay9548
    @mnbsay9548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck Sam have fun and fair winds to you 😀

  • @mize30
    @mize30 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck Sam !!! Be safe.

  • @markthomasson5077
    @markthomasson5077 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is looking good.
    Like the mirrors, never thought of that.
    Raised timber rail is a good feature, keep it.
    Will you stow the anchors when underway? Also anything else tied on deck. You will be pleased you did if you get in a storm.
    I would have had a mobile search light, more useful and will last longer if not drenched in salt water.

  • @Crapsight
    @Crapsight 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck Sam, we'll be rooting for ya.

  • @calvingarrett3245
    @calvingarrett3245 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    God be with you Sam and keep you safe. Happy sailing Sam we'll be praying for you.

  • @johnkyd3977
    @johnkyd3977 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made it to Bermuda. That's a milestone. Calm seas and steady winds Sam

  • @martinrouen
    @martinrouen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One thing that is sometimes taught here in the UK is
    WOBBLE
    W Water filter
    O Oil
    B Belt
    B Bilges
    L Levels
    E Engine/Exhaust

  • @rolfpiotrowski4325
    @rolfpiotrowski4325 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, Sam!
    For sure, your hard dodger is a nice detail in bad weather!
    But when I see all the bolts beside your head, it makes me real worry!
    If you don´t want to shorten the bolts, you should think about, to glue an extra layer of wood
    around the windows!
    In choppy conditions, those outstanding bolts can hurt you very bad, easily!
    Fair winds and following waves!

  • @josecallard4500
    @josecallard4500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow Sam lots change on your boat 🚤 nice 👍 guy sweet sailling

  • @johnhargrove2582
    @johnhargrove2582 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the Buddha of sailing! Fair winds Sam!

  • @icedcoffeetones
    @icedcoffeetones 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you should be just about to drop anchor in St George's Harbour. It's been fun checking in on tracking, looking forward to update video or a livestream when you get the chance and can access internet connection.👍

  • @intrax2tv
    @intrax2tv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice tour ! Please take a record of how many times you will hit your head at these solar panels ! They are placed too low in the cockpit and so take essential living space... Should really be higher up on an A- frame on the stearn. Cheers!

  • @seanrhone5306
    @seanrhone5306 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also love your idea of the bow LED light bar and companion way hatch.

  • @Ash-cy7yw
    @Ash-cy7yw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the MAN Sam...!! Sail on Sail safe. Looking forward to your next upload.

  • @johnhenderson9817
    @johnhenderson9817 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bon voyage! Exciting. Watch your head around those sharp solar panels

  • @MrBernie101
    @MrBernie101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bon Voyage Sam wishing you fair winds and kindly seas. Best Regards, Barnacle Bern SW Wales 👍👍😎

  • @johnnyT428
    @johnnyT428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wishing you fair winds Sam :-)

  • @danieloliver20
    @danieloliver20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    👍 I've been following your tracker, you're about 150 miles from Bermuda🇧🇲... hoping you packed enough cup-a-noodles!! 😁

  • @redfender4396
    @redfender4396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    🙏Eternal Father, who rulest over wind and wave, look with favor we beseech Thee upon the men of the Merchant Marine. Preserve them from the perils of storm and fog, of hidden reef, and lurking enemy. ... Bless, we pray Thee, all their loved ones.

  • @mikedwards8077
    @mikedwards8077 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ll be watching your progress, wish you all the best for a wonderful trip. Stay safe,

  • @87sport
    @87sport 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May winds and tides always be in your favour. have an awesome adventure!

  • @majordolbyscat
    @majordolbyscat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Make sail and bon voyage to you Sam, excited to follow your journey here!

  • @FoxyJeff
    @FoxyJeff 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t wait…will certainly tune into your voyage….

  • @asadfalconsfan1851
    @asadfalconsfan1851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best of luck to you Sam!

  • @DevonPalmer98
    @DevonPalmer98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    He’s making pretty good time but what do I know I’ve never sailed across the ocean

    • @tomspallone1868
      @tomspallone1868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Took me about a week from Norfolk, VA to France. But, I was on a nuclear powered aircraft carrier at the time, so....

    • @DevonPalmer98
      @DevonPalmer98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tomspallone1868 maybe that can be Sam’s next boat purchase

    • @ocxb
      @ocxb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomspallone1868 LOL

  • @patrickclaydon9313
    @patrickclaydon9313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job mate- fair winds!

  • @mboyer68
    @mboyer68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's not an arch, that's a roll cage! Awesome updates!! I really enjoy your videos, thank you so much for taking the time to create, edit and post your videos.. and for sharing your sailing adventures and life with us! Much appreciated...as i dream about doing what you're doing:)

  • @theresedignard4267
    @theresedignard4267 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love everything you did to your boat. Well prepped for a sea crossing. Anxious to get updates from underway. Will we see you cooking too? Love the rail you made. It would also look great stained. Brilliant idea.

  • @philclough
    @philclough 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome Sam! I've been following you all winter, great to see you heading across the pond to Europe, here's wishing you great weather and good seas. some dream & some do - you're doing!! great work.

  • @t3601f
    @t3601f 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hope your passage is going well! Great channel and have been following your path! Great respect hope you’re safe

  • @fundypaddlesurf
    @fundypaddlesurf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck on the crossing. Looking forward to the next update

  • @petergrundy8081
    @petergrundy8081 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck Sam look forward to an update

  • @fishntools
    @fishntools 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Azores/ Madeira are awesome! Crewed on the R/V Vema 45 yrs ago and spent the winter bobbing around the N.Atlantic. I laugh my butt off when I watch "the deadlest catch" and the ripples of the ocean they dramatize.

    • @leecowell8165
      @leecowell8165 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well if they weren't drama queens nobody would watch them, right?

  • @bigbobear_tv2917
    @bigbobear_tv2917 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ive seen a few videos now and i like it. i subbed. Bon voyage Sam

  • @brianpearson9244
    @brianpearson9244 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck Sam. Safe travels.⛵⛵⛵

  • @sailing_mahalo
    @sailing_mahalo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great overview of the boat and start to your journey!!

  • @paulhardie392
    @paulhardie392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck Sam from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @somelikeithot2367
    @somelikeithot2367 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next episode Sam. Lets go!

  • @jeffpetrik8713
    @jeffpetrik8713 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Godspeed and Best wishes for a smooth passage Sam, Love what you do…

  • @gregm2074
    @gregm2074 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fairwinds and gentle seas 👌👍😎

  • @mboyer68
    @mboyer68 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch Sam and similar sailing channels and this is what happens in my brain...
    "Screw that, I'm going to stop dreaming of ocean voyaging."
    Next day..."I can't get this dream, fantasy of ocean voyaging out of my head, I'll do what he's doing some day!"
    Next day after watching how to sail oceans bobbing in no wind for two days..."screw that, I'm going to get a motorhome instead..."
    Next day.."i can't wait to get my dream sailboat and begin preparations..."
    Etc Etc etc

  • @MrA1582000
    @MrA1582000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sam is closing in on Bermuda doing over 6 kts in 23+ kt winds. Should be there in 3-4 hours.

  • @TJForehand
    @TJForehand 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The new dodger seems like it's going to be awesome for filming and visibility/keeping you out of the weather!

  • @garygermain2333
    @garygermain2333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    May God keep you safe throughout your journey! 🙏🙏🙏God bless you Sam!!

  • @trippontwowheels
    @trippontwowheels 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Safe sailing and best of luck Sam!

  • @RussFye
    @RussFye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Safe travels, Brother 🙏⛵

  • @yodasrest6138
    @yodasrest6138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sam is currently nearby Bermuda, a small group of Islands in the Atlantic. As of 0730 June 11th.

  • @gideonstowell3070
    @gideonstowell3070 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of course Sam is giving a boat tour with one hand occupied

  • @Panzerkampf
    @Panzerkampf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God speed Sam! Get there safe!

  • @willo7734
    @willo7734 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wishing you fair winds and great sailing!

  • @slowlydimming4320
    @slowlydimming4320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best of luck watch your head on the corners of the solar panels!

  • @hitmanhite
    @hitmanhite 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats Sam, excited for you adventure.

  • @jonsgti
    @jonsgti 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    happy for you buddy. all your hard work payed off.. safe travels

  • @solsouth
    @solsouth 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here is wishing you fair winds and following seas, mate.

  • @thomasreese5000
    @thomasreese5000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish you fair weather and calm seas!

  • @jackrabbit5047
    @jackrabbit5047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great adventure for a young man! how I envy you. Fair winds, brother sailor.

  • @michaelromero5505
    @michaelromero5505 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just started watching your videos they are great

  • @CallumHunt
    @CallumHunt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best of Luck Sam!!

  • @legend343
    @legend343 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fair winds and following seas. Hope all is going (and has gone) well 👍👍
    Warren s/y Legend ⛵️⚓️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @cynthiadaw131
    @cynthiadaw131 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aint it funny, that the sea will test everything you do! Everything! And then some! And stuff you wouldnt think of.

  • @John-wx6wj
    @John-wx6wj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super excited for you! Safe trip!

  • @scott.wallace8625
    @scott.wallace8625 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have a safe trip brother