Nice touch putting your channel name/title on the wind vane. Nice video. Pleasant to watch. Looking forward to watching more. Our sailboats are all gone now. We only sail vicariously now so please keep the content coming.
Just started watching your video's a couple months ago, it's the best sailing channel by far, and I love the chemistry you and Zoey have she seems like the perfect fit for you.
If you have or know anyone with Crohn’s, you’d understand it has to do with everything. He’s taking a big risk just hoping he’ll get to enjoy the boat.
3:09 those are Cassiopeia the upside-down jellyfish. The bane of my existence and lousy all over the keys. Cheers and all the best y'all! Love the channel.
@@samholmessailing thank you for the awesome Sailing videos and for exploring my home while I'm living in Texas. Seeing you explore the keys makes me jones for my old home. if you get the chance definitely go to Looe Key and visit the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute (aka Seacamp) which is a wonderful organization promoting conservation of our wonderful marine resources through education (and also responsible for the happiest 6 summers of my life)
Hi Sam, Love your channel. I have followed you since your passage from Catalina Island to Hawaii. You are a sea monster. You are at your element when you are away from people and just seeing water non stop. Your content is just awesome. Thank you again.
Production quality is off the hook dude! :) the maps and forecasts make it really easy to understand what’s going on, thanks a lot! Been under that bridge a couple times and I’ve got the exact same flippers as your friend! xD
Great video. Those drone shots with the crystal clear water were awesome. And the snorkeling videos were great as well. Makes me wish I was young and adventurous again. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.
Always look forward to your videos. First attracted to your journey on your trans-Pacific sail. Always cool and most always with a smile. My daughter in law works - now furloughed - for Disney Imagineering in Burbank. Asked her if she knew of you. Your videos are always low key. Fun to watch first thing in the morning as I have my first cup of coffee. Sometimes even before. Keep up the good work. Greatly appreciated by this land-locked follower.
That no-spill gas can is great. I used one almost daily for two years to either fuel the dinghy or the generator when living at anchor. It's the only jerry jug that I would recommend as well.
Another great video man. Also been following since Hawaii like some others. You are getting great at editing with the music and all. Really living the life man. You keep making them and we'll keep enjoying them.
Wow! Super video Sam. We drove over that bridge a year and a half ago. The Keys are awesome but we really didn’t get to see a lot of pretty water like you’re seen. We were in a car not a boat! Your freedom to explore is enviable.
Great Video Sam and Zoe.. Now I know where to stay close in the Keys and get some snorkeling in when I'm down that way. Very Cool and informative. Keep Posting can't wait for your next Adventure!!
Hey Sam, A 1-2 lb lead sinker or window sash cord weight works well and 50ft ft of 1/4” braid or 3 strand works well with knots 3 ft or every fathom. I was lucky enough years ago to pick up a couple of lead depth finding weights with concave hollows in the bottom at Bacon Sails resale shop in Annapolis . Originally they used to put grease in them to test the bottom whether sand, mud, coral or rock whether clinging to it or not. Now some recommend peanut butter in the hollow to test. Fair winds from Virginia Beach.
a scraper is to scrap not bang on them sam top tip i wake boarded. and how we used to clean the hull was put the boat in neck deep water one hold it other clean. as it saved money getting the boat out.
I was at Looe Key in Nov 2019, it's a really nice spot...we also saw a few black tips, and small barracudas. A very fun shallow snorkel with lots to see! Appreciate the videos...
i have never heard of someone using the heave to method to drift just enough and switch the direction of the drift to arrive at a destination. Thats pretty awesome!!! ill have to keep that in my bag of tricks
Hi bro jyst wanted to thank you for sharing your adventures with us. I don't get togo sailing in fact the last thing i sailed in was a tiny topper. Any way thanks again bro
Sam! Seriously?! Unless I missed it... I don’t remember a formal introduction to your new crew member 😘. I’m thinking the “Sam Holmes Sailing Community” deserves it.
What a trip I have one of those big frisbees from the concerts in the '70s they don't sell them anymore and I've never seen any of them around beside the one I have and there's one in Zoe's hand wow
Hi Sam. Great vids. Thanks. Two questions. Are you happy with your choice of the Cape Dory 28?And can you get that dingy on board, or do you have to tow it?
I've been following since your solo to Hawaii. Really enjoy every minute!
Same here.. From about 300 followers to almost 50k, I'm not surprised.
Me too Thought it was kinda crazy but Sams a good captain
Same with respect mate 💯🍀🍀
Yep, same here! :-)
Same from sailing to Hawaii. 👍
I think this is my favorite one yet. Love it when Zoe says "daammn" as the iguana jumps in the water.
Nice touch putting your channel name/title on the wind vane. Nice video. Pleasant to watch. Looking forward to watching more. Our sailboats are all gone now. We only sail vicariously now so please keep the content coming.
You bet!
Yeah, I don't get sea sick sailing with Sam! 😄
I liked the windvane also.
Loving the videos incidentally. I'm watching them in Hospital getting over a cancer op and they are keeping me positive. Thanks bro'
Just started watching your video's a couple months ago, it's the best sailing channel by far, and I love the chemistry you and Zoey have she seems like the perfect fit for you.
I have Crohn's and just bought my first boat. You gave me the confidence, thank you 👍
What’s that gotta do with getting a boat
If you have or know anyone with Crohn’s, you’d understand it has to do with everything. He’s taking a big risk just hoping he’ll get to enjoy the boat.
melodymakermark doesn’t that mean he just can’t eat certain things?
@@4.5yearsclean Google it. Its nothing to mess with and is life changing.
Good for you. Enjoy that new boat. I wish you the best.
The cape dory is sure in the groove on the approach to marathon. Great video
That was a great stretch of sailing!
3:09 those are Cassiopeia the upside-down jellyfish. The bane of my existence and lousy all over the keys. Cheers and all the best y'all! Love the channel.
Cool thanks for that info
@@samholmessailing thank you for the awesome Sailing videos and for exploring my home while I'm living in Texas. Seeing you explore the keys makes me jones for my old home. if you get the chance definitely go to Looe Key and visit the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute (aka Seacamp) which is a wonderful organization promoting conservation of our wonderful marine resources through education (and also responsible for the happiest 6 summers of my life)
After all of your solo passages, it is good to see you with pleasant looking, skilled crew.
12:36 Perfection. Great shot. Awesome channel.
In a few of those shots it looked like Pickled Herring and the dinghy were hovering in mid air. Absolutely gorgeous stuff, Sam. Keep it up!
Many thanks!
Hey Sam found your channel a couple months ago, love watching your videos and seeing what you are up to. You are the definition of free!
How did you start learning about boats and whatnot?
Welcome aboard!
the internet, books and trial and error
Hi Sam, Love your channel. I have followed you since your passage from Catalina Island to Hawaii. You are a sea monster. You are at your element when you are away from people and just seeing water non stop. Your content is just awesome. Thank you again.
the best sailing channel, so good Sam, don't change
This is your best produced video. Grateful that you are willing to share your journey.
he is doing great, we hope to share an anchorage with him someday
Thanks I worked hard on this one. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Great video. Glad you have company with you on your sails. Keep it up and thanks for taking us along.
company definitely helps
You bet!
I've been a subscriber since your Hawaii crossing. Your video editing skills are starting to catch up with your sailing skills! Nice work, man.
Awesome! Thank you!
Production quality is off the hook dude! :) the maps and forecasts make it really easy to understand what’s going on, thanks a lot! Been under that bridge a couple times and I’ve got the exact same flippers as your friend! xD
Thanks. That was a good suggestion!
5:20 great view of the water!
Love the footage Love you on the bow With that Caribbean water!! just awesome slicing through the ocean
Sam and Zoe, keep sailing for us it's nice that u share ur journeys.
I've learned volumes following your channel. Thank you so much.
Great video. Those drone shots with the crystal clear water were awesome. And the snorkeling videos were great as well. Makes me wish I was young and adventurous again. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
I see you've gotten good at catching your quadcopter :) Nice shots
Glad to see you have a first mate on board!
Awesome video! I love your underwater shots, gorgeous scenery and an awesome experience for the both of you! Looking forward to more!
That lizard jump though!!
Sam I really like your no nonsense approach to your videos. It's refreshing and suits your personality.
The best background music is a sound of the wind rushing through the rigging
lol'd at the random illegal hammock stop. looks like you guys are having a lot of fun. enjoying your videos!
Always look forward to your videos. First attracted to your journey on your trans-Pacific sail. Always cool and most always with a smile. My daughter in law works - now furloughed - for Disney Imagineering in Burbank. Asked her if she knew of you. Your videos are always low key. Fun to watch first thing in the morning as I have my first cup of coffee. Sometimes even before. Keep up the good work. Greatly appreciated by this land-locked follower.
That no-spill gas can is great. I used one almost daily for two years to either fuel the dinghy or the generator when living at anchor. It's the only jerry jug that I would recommend as well.
Really Good Drone shots !! always learn something about sailing on your channel . Awesome , stay safe crew !!
Another great video man. Also been following since Hawaii like some others. You are getting great at editing with the music and all. Really living the life man. You keep making them and we'll keep enjoying them.
Great video! Amazing how fast those barnacles grow in warm waters. Sail on son.
Wow! Super video Sam. We drove over that bridge a year and a half ago. The Keys are awesome but we really didn’t get to see a lot of pretty water like you’re seen. We were in a car not a boat! Your freedom to explore is enviable.
If anyone is wondering, those look like Black Tip Reef sharks which are basically harmless to humans.
Those Key sunsets are what it’s all about! Nice work Sam!
Thank You for the preview of my future.
I also had a bouncy night at Looe Key on a mooring ball years ago.
The quality of your videos has really improved. Keep it up, man!
Great Video Sam and Zoe.. Now I know where to stay close in the Keys and get some snorkeling in when I'm down that way. Very Cool and informative. Keep Posting can't wait for your next Adventure!!
very glad your videos aren't full of contrived "hey what's up guys" intros like every other channel, keep up the good work sailor!
Yup. No BS. Gets right down to sailing.
Great one! Used to get of work and be on Looe Reef in 15 minutes.
“It’s like sailing in a swimming pool “ Awesome!
Watching your content always makes me happy. And what a neat girl Zoe is. Fair winds and following seas my friend!!
I think I can say Sam's the only person I've ever seen in real life or videos that seems to have one setting, SMILES.
A lovely drop of chillhop - best soundtrack so far Sam )
you guys seem like the most easy going, people ive ever seen.. like your so calm and chill.. lol man what a great time i wish i could get out there
Awesome trip and it looks like you two make a great crew!
I use the canned gas four my small engines it's super stable and burns way better. Love all your videos. It's cool to see your adventures.
Zoe is her name. Your videos are better since we can now see more of you thanks to Zoe. I feel better already.
Dry Tortugas is by far the best place for diving. The Goliath Groupers are amazing.
Hey Sam, A 1-2 lb lead sinker or window sash cord weight works well and 50ft ft of 1/4” braid or 3 strand works well with knots 3 ft or every fathom. I was lucky enough years ago to pick up a couple of lead depth finding weights with concave hollows in the bottom at Bacon Sails resale shop in Annapolis . Originally they used to put grease in them to test the bottom whether sand, mud, coral or rock whether clinging to it or not. Now some recommend peanut butter in the hollow to test. Fair winds from Virginia Beach.
The dinghy always has a great view through the stern Sam...
I use the same gas can and they do work well with no spills.
Yeah Dude! That was a great video!! I watched this video stoned and it took me to a great place. Thank you my man!
Right on
Great video, Sam, and Zoey!
Thanks.
Spectacular camera shots, well done!
Been watching you since your trip to Hawaii awesome Chanel always look forward to your new videos
a scraper is to scrap not bang on them sam top tip i wake boarded. and how we used to clean the hull was put the boat in neck deep water one hold it other clean. as it saved money getting the boat out.
I was at Looe Key in Nov 2019, it's a really nice spot...we also saw a few black tips, and small barracudas. A very fun shallow snorkel with lots to see! Appreciate the videos...
I just bought a gas can that has that button too. Love it!
wow that lizard can jump and swim heck
Beautiful video, thanks Sam.
Just playing awesome can’t wait till your next video great work
Water looks incredible!
I've got that no spill gas can as well. Works great!
Is sucks we just missed you. We stayed in marathon the week of July 3rd. Would have loved to buy you guys a beer!!
I have the same 1 gal gas tank and I agree. They are awesome
Always looking forward to your next vid. Thanks for making these!
Tranquility cove 👍
It was a nice spot to anchor when we were there. had it all to ourselves too!
Nice video! Can’t wait till we leave for our trip to Florida
i have never heard of someone using the heave to method to drift just enough and switch the direction of the drift to arrive at a destination. Thats pretty awesome!!! ill have to keep that in my bag of tricks
Woohoo, Sam and Zoe! You guys are great!
Babe? Please be respectful. Women like that a lot.
Great video, nice pictures and lovely sailing :O)
SHSRSOA...... Sam homes sailing recommended seal of approval ! ! ! NICE I think I got it right
Here sharky sharky! Great video Sam!
Glad you enjoyed!
yes! more maps, i love it!
First Hawaii, now the Keys, nice! I'm guessing you've headed north, out of hurricane alley... have fun!
Yup. I'm in NC now. will be heading further north in July.
@@samholmessailing Maine is really nice in July thru August, just stay offshore away from the mosquitos!
Hanging with the man in the Grey Suit. 🤙 Nice shots
I like the dinghy gas can. Where did you pick that up. That's a great idea for built in outboard tanks. I have the same motor
Ace hardware.
Sam, I like your channel so much, that I cancelled my cable tv. Thank You.
Nice vid, thanks guys 👍🏻👍🏻
The fuel can is a good one. You will need to replace the small white funnel tip about once a year though. It has no uv protection. I use them my self.
Hi bro jyst wanted to thank you for sharing your adventures with us. I don't get togo sailing in fact the last thing i sailed in was a tiny topper. Any way thanks again bro
Sam! Seriously?! Unless I missed it... I don’t remember a formal introduction to your new crew member 😘. I’m thinking the “Sam Holmes Sailing Community” deserves it.
We were looking too!!!
Well said, I was curious too. Not sure if I missed her intro. How do I sign up for that role...
7 mile the is a lot of bull sharks there be safe swimming there man.
I would NOT be stoked to see a shark!
same first tank I bought as well that works great
Sam, you have come a long way from San Pedro, Your sailing a larger yacht with a fine first mate Zoe, its all good!
Those little green dogs were not to friendly.
Agreed on the paddle boarding, f that s.
What a trip I have one of those big frisbees from the concerts in the '70s they don't sell them anymore and I've never seen any of them around beside the one I have and there's one in Zoe's hand wow
Sam! headed to the carolina's......do I smell and crossing to Bermuda?
Fabulous video
4:17, "Paddle boards are lame..." :-)
I find it hysterical watching people on paddle boards .
Get a kayak!!!
Hi Sam. Great vids. Thanks. Two questions. Are you happy with your choice of the Cape Dory 28?And can you get that dingy on board, or do you have to tow it?
Sam what’s that funky song at the end? Amazing to see the shadows of the boat and dinghy on the sea floor through the water. The funk suits it.
Great sailing! !
Happy Birthday!🎂🎈🥳
Awesome- I like it