Amazing trip guy....across the Atlantic etc. ...I motorcycled through Montenegro on my way to Athens many years ago when it was Yugoslavia. Never made it to Athens. The bike burned up just a few miles after crossing the ferry at Boka Katorska ..Bay of Kotor....ferry probably isn't there any more. Managed to get back to Emgland after hauling the bike back through the mountains to Dubrovnik then onto a ferry and got parts and repaired in Italy. No parts in communist countries. Communist countries had no motorcycles so you were a novelty celebrity everywhere you went. Back in the USA now ..for decades. But you crossing the Atlantic in that small boat. Serious challenge and admirable courage and skill. All you. Hope something big comes of this for you.
Our first view of the church by car in '86 was a jaw-dropper. We stayed at a bed and breakfast-like setup along with the resident family. We ate meals with them, just as though we were house guests. FUN.
Fun, little jaunt! and, I love Brussels sprouts!! (a little olive oil, chopped bacon and throw a small amount of butter at the end just for flavor. Yummmm!). What a beautiful place. Lucky you to go there.🤗👍. These vids are awesome, Sam. Thanks for sharing.
Was there in September. What a fantastic idyllic place montenegro is. Kotor, Tivat, Bar, Budva, Sveti Stefan… beautiful sailing Sam. Enjoy the Dalmatian coast.
Hey Sam. Been watching your videos since you left Florida. I liked watching you sail past Marco on that crappy little catamaran. that's where I sailed. You are very inspiring and we love your casual approach. We have a 27ft sailboat on the Yorkshire coast in England and have similar ambitions to yours. When do you plan to return to Florida? Or are you staying in the Adriatic for a while? Please get in touch as we'd like to buy you an actual coffee sometime.
I've been hoping you'd make it to Kotor! I stayed in the old town portion you did a quick shot of behind the castle wall in an AirBnb carved into the site and hiked up to the top on the free side of the river. Cool place to spend a couple of days!
With your current boat that you sailed from the USA to Britain, then to the med, i am interested in some detail. What sort of boat is it, so i can look for similar? It is 28ft. I would seek something similar, GRP hull and cabin top also in GRP. Ideally it would have a radio and a GPS type service to show you where to go, for navigating and the COrdinates of where you have left and where you are heading for. A depth sounder is a great thing to have. SA sailing regs are that you require a formal skippers license but if the boat remains listed in the states. Qualifications in the USA will satisfy. Also if the boat is left USA registered, there should be no huge import taxes.
Also query where you acquired it at what cost? Are sails easily bought and not too costly? The inboard motor? Was that easy to get into running order or would you recommend a new/secondhand outbound motor as a spare.
Sam. Some historical background of Kotor would have been appreciated as a Venetian heritage city. I understand you don’t have time for that kind of comments.
5:08 ...Hi ..🙄... I'm not an expert but judging after the colour of your chared engine room walls, you are using the powerplant in a state of permanent overheating. That could be a good ques why your spent oil is so black and the plastics components are looking like permanently functioning in the overheated environment. You should seriously give a thought on getting supplementary cooling or if possible enlarging the engine compartment to get some extra air circulation...Also some auxiliary gear for monitoring the cylinder head temperature, cooling water temperatures , oil pressures and temperatures , fuel pressures would be call for.. during normal operation the cylinder head should not exceed 150 ° C water temperature 95° C oil pressure 2.5 psi oil temperature 100 - 110 ° C and fuel pressure 0.6 psi. Also your alternator should keep your batteries during the charging process at 27.5 - 28 V indicated. I don't know what kind of electrical system you are using 12 or 24 V ....Your upgrade with the solar panels is a good idea but I don't see anywhere the strobe lights for warning and signaling your presence during night time...I mentioned before to you the modern LED strobes . You must have at least one strong white strobe mounted on the highest point of your mast . I would recommend also one in each side and in the front and back . With those blinking you will be visible from miles and miles . Also it could be a good safety measure to instal some kind of radar reflector at the top of your must. You could easily improvise one from ordinary aluminium foil bought from the supermarket and an old wood or plastic crate ...That way you could be sure that your small kite would be a luminous dot big enough to be noticed on every ordinary radar screen equipping the casual tramp steamer ship...🍺🍺🍺👍
Sad to see those once thriving villages becoming vacant tourist destinations. When the birthrate is less than 2, the population shrinks, and quicker than the math suggests. All of Europe is shrinking rapidly. Much of Asia is even worse off. This is the fall of civilization, without disease, without war. I hate being right about these things. But the immigrants are keeping the population from shrinking right? Yeah, only for now. After a generation or 2, eventually the immigrants will also have negative birth rates. Sam, you need to make some babies! Heck, maybe youre leaving little Sams in every port? We can only hope so.
It's a mad, overpopulated, toxically polluted and warlike world, suffering human-caused climate change, increasingly directed by regressive, denialist autocrats. But yeah, cheers mate, let's make a bunch of babies.
Enough with the Brussels spewrouts. Yech, yuck, ish. I know, to each his own, but BRUSSEL SPROUTS SUCK. Have a great day! Take care, good vibes your way as always, later, Crackerjack.
Lion with wing is the symbol of Venizia influence, you will see lot of them
These last few videos have been other worldly
Amazing trip guy....across the Atlantic etc. ...I motorcycled through Montenegro on my way to Athens many years ago when it was Yugoslavia. Never made it to Athens. The bike burned up just a few miles after crossing the ferry at Boka Katorska ..Bay of Kotor....ferry probably isn't there any more. Managed to get back to Emgland after hauling the bike back through the mountains to Dubrovnik then onto a ferry and got parts and repaired in Italy. No parts in communist countries. Communist countries had no motorcycles so you were a novelty celebrity everywhere you went. Back in the USA now ..for decades. But you crossing the Atlantic in that small boat. Serious challenge and admirable courage and skill. All you. Hope something big comes of this for you.
Kotor is stunning. I too walked up to the fort. Amazing views
Our first view of the church by car in '86 was a jaw-dropper. We stayed at a bed and breakfast-like setup along with the resident family. We ate meals with them, just as though we were house guests. FUN.
First time for me to send you a thanks😊 🖐
That walk up ain't no joke.
That place is crazy beautiful! And the lamp shop!!!!!
Always enjoy your travels😊
Good video on the water - all that black mold on the buildings reminds me of Florida.
Beautiful, thanks for sharing
Your a good soul!
Thanks for the daily dose of Sam Holmes Sailing!!!
Beautiful place
Fun, little jaunt! and, I love Brussels sprouts!! (a little olive oil, chopped bacon and throw a small amount of butter at the end just for flavor. Yummmm!). What a beautiful place. Lucky you to go there.🤗👍. These vids are awesome, Sam. Thanks for sharing.
Nice video ...❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊 .....
Sam, Wow that was some beautiful scenery very picturesque mountains the water was very calm. I can't wait for the next video.
Thanks Sam! ❤
You take good care of your boat motor.
Beautiful video and what a beautiful little place. Thank you Sam.
Spectacular! 💙thanks for this great tour!
Stunning BRo
!!!!
San Marco !
Sails looking sharp Sam, great vid 👌
Thanks 👍
Always a great video!
The Bay of Knights of the Old Republic?
Segment beginning at 1:55 - WOW, check out the size of the mote surrounding that castle! The walking tours are cool, too.
I'm a big fan of fried Brussel sprouts, I'll try that method of yours
those Brussel sprouts look tasty
Kayaked in the bay last summer. Stunning place!
Was there in September. What a fantastic idyllic place montenegro is. Kotor, Tivat, Bar, Budva, Sveti Stefan… beautiful sailing Sam. Enjoy the Dalmatian coast.
I'm so sorry you had to endure Brussels Sprouts......I hope you dont suffer any long-term negative affects..stay strong brother👊
I'm a brussels lover, broccoli too. I never listened to ANYTHING George Bush said.
Brussels sprouts are awesome. 😮
Brussel sprouts are awesome
To me Brussels Sprout is not much better than concentrated cabbage, and I don't like cabbage much except as a salad.
Hey Sam. Been watching your videos since you left Florida. I liked watching you sail past Marco on that crappy little catamaran. that's where I sailed. You are very inspiring and we love your casual approach.
We have a 27ft sailboat on the Yorkshire coast in England and have similar ambitions to yours.
When do you plan to return to Florida? Or are you staying in the Adriatic for a while? Please get in touch as we'd like to buy you an actual coffee sometime.
That's one of your best, short and sweet!
Hell yeah!
I've been hoping you'd make it to Kotor! I stayed in the old town portion you did a quick shot of behind the castle wall in an AirBnb carved into the site and hiked up to the top on the free side of the river. Cool place to spend a couple of days!
Cool video. Love that camera where you can get a profile of Pickle. Those old dwellings are cool to see. That looked like a tasty meal.
Hope you really enjoyed your time in the bays, and on land here!
That was very beautiful. It looks quite different from where you've been. Cheers🎉
Will you be visiting the 'boot' in Düsseldorf?
Thanks for the great video, filming like a pro! What a seanary. ❤😊
Sam, what is the music in this video?
43rd subscriber LIKE; 205th tag-along view to happen soon... let's go sailing with Sam.
With your current boat that you sailed from the USA to Britain, then to the med, i am interested in some detail. What sort of boat is it, so i can look for similar? It is 28ft. I would seek something similar, GRP hull and cabin top also in GRP. Ideally it would have a radio and a GPS type service to show you where to go, for navigating and the COrdinates of where you have left and where you are heading for. A depth sounder is a great thing to have. SA sailing regs are that you require a formal skippers license but if the boat remains listed in the states. Qualifications in the USA will satisfy. Also if the boat is left USA registered, there should be no huge import taxes.
Also query where you acquired it at what cost? Are sails easily bought and not too costly? The inboard motor? Was that easy to get into running order or would you recommend a new/secondhand outbound motor as a spare.
An other great video. I really like it.
really Nice!
Is your girlfriend picking the music again? Such a lovely piano piece!
How is that autopilot still alive
Epic ruins/landscapes 🤯 🎰
🇿🇦♥️
What was it like in thy bay of Kotor - way too touritsy or sitll enjoyable?
Sam. Some historical background of Kotor would have been appreciated as a Venetian heritage city. I understand you don’t have time for that kind of comments.
We all have Google. Keep living, Sam.
1:36 ..⛵🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺😁
The farts of the MED must be epic ☠️
420th to hit like, Yes!!
That town tour was cool. When will our hero get a haircut?
5:08 ...Hi ..🙄... I'm not an expert but judging after the colour of your chared engine room walls, you are using the powerplant in a state of permanent overheating. That could be a good ques why your spent oil is so black and the plastics components are looking like permanently functioning in the overheated environment. You should seriously give a thought on getting supplementary cooling or if possible enlarging the engine compartment to get some extra air circulation...Also some auxiliary gear for monitoring the cylinder head temperature, cooling water temperatures , oil pressures and temperatures , fuel pressures would be call for.. during normal operation the cylinder head should not exceed 150 ° C water temperature 95° C oil pressure 2.5 psi oil temperature 100 - 110 ° C and fuel pressure 0.6 psi. Also your alternator should keep your batteries during the charging process at 27.5 - 28 V indicated. I don't know what kind of electrical system you are using 12 or 24 V ....Your upgrade with the solar panels is a good idea but I don't see anywhere the strobe lights for warning and signaling your presence during night time...I mentioned before to you the modern LED strobes . You must have at least one strong white strobe mounted on the highest point of your mast . I would recommend also one in each side and in the front and back . With those blinking you will be visible from miles and miles . Also it could be a good safety measure to instal some kind of radar reflector at the top of your must. You could easily improvise one from ordinary aluminium foil bought from the supermarket and an old wood or plastic crate ...That way you could be sure that your small kite would be a luminous dot big enough to be noticed on every ordinary radar screen equipping the casual tramp steamer ship...🍺🍺🍺👍
As usual, comments are off the hook. What ? No one is telling you to get a haircut ??!!
Hahahahah true ey!
Do you think you'll ever get a catamaran?
Esta vez tenías prisa en grabarlo todo!!
Bajó la calidad...😢
Sad to see those once thriving villages becoming vacant tourist destinations. When the birthrate is less than 2, the population shrinks, and quicker than the math suggests. All of Europe is shrinking rapidly. Much of Asia is even worse off. This is the fall of civilization, without disease, without war. I hate being right about these things. But the immigrants are keeping the population from shrinking right? Yeah, only for now. After a generation or 2, eventually the immigrants will also have negative birth rates. Sam, you need to make some babies! Heck, maybe youre leaving little Sams in every port? We can only hope so.
It's a mad, overpopulated, toxically polluted and warlike world, suffering human-caused climate change, increasingly directed by regressive, denialist autocrats. But yeah, cheers mate, let's make a bunch of babies.
Enough with the Brussels spewrouts. Yech, yuck, ish. I know, to each his own, but BRUSSEL SPROUTS SUCK. Have a great day! Take care, good vibes your way as always, later, Crackerjack.
Good vid, just stop looking at yourself when talking to camera and look at the lens 🙂