Unexpected visitors smash into my boat at night

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

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  • @wallabybob3020
    @wallabybob3020 3 дня назад +137

    “My boat just got rammed by pirates. Anyway, what’s for dinner?”
    That’s why people love this channel!

    • @singularityscan
      @singularityscan 3 дня назад

      It sounds like click bait. Mrbeast's boat rammed by pirates!

    • @DIYDaveT
      @DIYDaveT 2 дня назад +2

      This is one of the main benefits of owning an old, fully depreciated boat. You don't worry about that kind of thing. Imagine if they did this to your expensive $1.5 mn lux yacht...

    • @singularityscan
      @singularityscan 2 дня назад

      @@DIYDaveT You also would have money to prepared with armed guard's, if you really needed to go there.

    • @kensmith3665
      @kensmith3665 4 часа назад

      Senegalese Customs or pirates disguised as Senegalese Customs….

    • @wallabybob3020
      @wallabybob3020 27 минут назад

      @@kensmith3665 Same thing.

  • @Blortt5000
    @Blortt5000 4 дня назад +179

    In a sea of unwatchable copycat influencer channels, one man boldly sails his own course. Love the channel.

    • @skalatuc27
      @skalatuc27 3 дня назад +4

      He is just like Captain Kirk, but without the crew of the Enterprise; a renegade and lone explorer aboard a dated a ancient shuttle! If only he had Scotty, hearing him say "She (Pickled Herring cannot take much more o' that, Captain!"

    • @bryanrowell4793
      @bryanrowell4793 3 дня назад

      Well said! Thanks Sam.

  • @treeorbs479
    @treeorbs479 23 часа назад +7

    A little over a year ago you introduced me to sailing. I took classes and I have been sailing ever since. Just wanted to say thanks. ⛵ ⛵ ⛵

  • @Jim-ro5sl
    @Jim-ro5sl 4 дня назад +186

    Sam you're a maniac. I love this channel. Super sketchy sometimes. I hate lifestyle of the rich and famous sailors channels. You show that you don't have to have the bells and whistles of the expensive boats to sail anywhere. You are an inspiration to the average guy. I've been following your channel since you sailed a Ranger 23 to Hawaii. I was hooked.

    • @johnwaters4566
      @johnwaters4566 4 дня назад +7

      Funny. That's when I started watching sam. His little sail boat across to Hawaii. A real adventurer!

    • @wealthintruth6227
      @wealthintruth6227 4 дня назад +2

      Yes !
      Sam is an inspiration

    • @kwaaaa
      @kwaaaa 4 дня назад +2

      So true, his authenticity is what drew me to his content. I live vicariously through his adventures.

    • @veritas4511
      @veritas4511 4 дня назад +1

      Ditto

    • @jordanlineger-nd5gz
      @jordanlineger-nd5gz 4 дня назад

      Yup , same !!

  • @MaxWatzz
    @MaxWatzz 3 дня назад +31

    It soon becomes evident why the northwestern coast of Africa is not a cruising Mecca. Thanks for taking one for the team.

    • @Elle-gc6fh
      @Elle-gc6fh 2 дня назад +3

      The eastern side isn't either.

    • @benstaubyn
      @benstaubyn 7 часов назад

      😅​@@Elle-gc6fh

  • @pmackie90
    @pmackie90 4 дня назад +476

    If this has happened to ANY other sailing RUclipsr, the entire episode would be about the oh so harrowing experience, full of dramatic voiceover and recounting of the nightmares they've had about the experience since. But Sam's just like, damn that got my adrenaline going, op, just got stung by something, die, time to sail.

    • @Rottingboards
      @Rottingboards 4 дня назад +23

      Yes, this is why I like watching Sam. 😃

    • @joemartino6976
      @joemartino6976 4 дня назад +19

      That's one the things I like about Sam. He treats his viewers with respect rather than exploit them.

    • @toastedsandwich2474
      @toastedsandwich2474 4 дня назад +10

      Haha I thought the same thing...That could have run over a 3 part mini series

    • @eagle2032
      @eagle2032 4 дня назад +1

      Right

    • @1240enzo
      @1240enzo 4 дня назад +8

      Don’t agree, I can’t imagine Luke/Adam from the Sailing Brothers would have made a big deal of it, nor The Old Dog. You generalise too much methinks.

  • @FamBam-z3d
    @FamBam-z3d 4 дня назад +29

    the softly spoken adventurer. You are one of the bravest people on this planet, mate. I am in awe.

  • @WildlingSailing
    @WildlingSailing 4 дня назад +89

    I love that, "back, back, get away from my boat" I never knew that trick worked with Douanes, I'll try it next time ;)

    • @deepdivedelight
      @deepdivedelight 4 дня назад +21

      Senegal Douanes have boats looking like any developed country. Those were 100% not Douanes.

    • @IntertropicalConvergence-gf3bm
      @IntertropicalConvergence-gf3bm 4 дня назад +4

      Hardcore pirates would switch their nav lights off..

    • @deepdivedelight
      @deepdivedelight 4 дня назад

      @@IntertropicalConvergence-gf3bm bcs you are an expert.

    • @rvaguitars
      @rvaguitars 4 дня назад +10

      @@IntertropicalConvergence-gf3bmnot if they’re trying to pretend to be police

    • @alcapone2523
      @alcapone2523 4 дня назад +2

      @@IntertropicalConvergence-gf3bmsays the only thing stopping a softcore pirate from becoming a hardcore pirate is a willing mouth.

  • @MattOdomcreative
    @MattOdomcreative 23 часа назад +4

    The absolute master of understatement.

  • @Oodle-ox2vf
    @Oodle-ox2vf 3 дня назад +11

    I warned of this many months ago when you first approached West Africa from the USA. I am surprised it has not happened to you before.
    These guys watch the AIS with their lights off, then pick their victims. You are a very lucky guy.
    If you are still contemplating a cruise up the river, expect more trouble. It's not Miami.

  • @SOLDOZER
    @SOLDOZER 4 дня назад +45

    They were just fans and were trying to help you put holes in your boat.

  • @romulovinhas5725
    @romulovinhas5725 3 дня назад +27

    It sounds like you're sailing with a lamb. That tiller pilot is so funny 😂😂

    • @cortical1
      @cortical1 3 дня назад +1

      Oh, I thought the dolphins were laughing at him.

  • @benstaubyn
    @benstaubyn 7 часов назад +1

    Best Sailor since Vasco da Gama 🇵🇹

  • @bjad179
    @bjad179 3 дня назад +38

    Douanes is French for Customs. That was a Senegalese Customs boat that was trying to stop you. Kinda got lucky on that one... "Get away from my boat!" doesntly normally work. Ha ha, no international incidents today.

    • @z1z2z3z
      @z1z2z3z 2 дня назад +12

      Not sure the was the real "Douannes" though, being as they rolled up with their lights off, then just gave up and left.

    • @papounet4842
      @papounet4842 2 дня назад +11

      @@z1z2z3z The real name is"DOUANES SENEGALAISES" yet the boat has only "SENEGALA" written ont its hull. Four letters missing, might be a fake custom boat...

    • @intrax2tv
      @intrax2tv 2 дня назад +4

      Probably right i.e. pirates !

    • @TheGrobe
      @TheGrobe 2 дня назад +14

      They rolled up with their lights off, in full face paint, in a shitty old boat with their own agency name misspelled on the side! The guy on the spotlight was not in a uniform, he was wearing overalls. No rank or Signia on anyone. Those were pirates.
      I don’t honestly know how this guy is still alive, the way he reacts to stuff!

    • @Elle-gc6fh
      @Elle-gc6fh 2 дня назад +1

      ​@TheGrobe Did Sam say the pirates came to him right after he turned that fluorescent thing on 5:00?

  • @koalamullet
    @koalamullet 3 дня назад +7

    Every time you have autopilot engaged Sam, for a few seconds I think you have a cormorant hitching a ride! Then I remember it's the autopilot. Thanks for the awesome content as always

  • @rdc2724
    @rdc2724 4 дня назад +32

    Sam is going upriver in his boat, maybe he will find Kurtz ....

  • @chetcreates
    @chetcreates 4 дня назад +9

    Amazing video, Sam! Your channel has, by far, the best Sailing Adventures.

  • @Objectified
    @Objectified 4 дня назад +21

    Chinese fishing fleets bullying others, including locals, often hiding identifying marks, and fishing waters to exhaustion has become common around Asia and Africa, and increasingly around the South American continent.

    • @koalamullet
      @koalamullet 3 дня назад +3

      The Chinese catch and eat anything and everything. No regard for sustainable fishing

    • @henkvandekamp8357
      @henkvandekamp8357 3 дня назад +1

      The locals in Senegal & Mauretanie lost there fishing grounds an now no work at the chinese fishmeal
      industry to feed the pigs an chikens in china
      maybe the Sardinella won't migrate at this time an the fishing trawlers are anchoring

  • @JakeyBaby0
    @JakeyBaby0 4 дня назад +14

    So crazy you got rammed, but the second they started cruising so close to you, I'd have been shouting to gtf away. Gesturing at the boat, to the best of my ability, that they might do damage. Being friendly first doesn't hurt but there is 100% a boundary of space they crossed and you asked "what do you need?" So glad to see they didn't actually pirate your ship or use weapons.

    • @cameronstoneadams1183
      @cameronstoneadams1183 3 дня назад

      get the fu@k away. NOW.

    • @juttaweise
      @juttaweise 2 дня назад

      there are no pirats around Senegal or Gambia. Those locals are some of the nicest people in Africa.
      They did not speak french, or english like the gambians do, so they might well have been chineses in
      customs disguise!

    • @heyodi3092
      @heyodi3092 2 дня назад

      @@juttaweiseSorry but it’s not nice to come up that close to someone with no lights on and ram their boat

  • @beck4218
    @beck4218 4 дня назад +90

    You were lucky! My dad was on a 45' C&C when pirates tried to board him off the coast of Guyana. He had a Winchester 1300 shotgun and exchanged fire. Pirates had a 38 revolver. He was down to two shells when the took off. Mid 80's.

    • @leecowell8165
      @leecowell8165 4 дня назад +10

      WOW! scary! 80's? I was sailing in the 60's and we didn't have an issue with pirates back then. However this was on a 40 foot double ended steel ketch and the captain was a scary looking dude you did not wanna mess with. Nothing like mild mannered looking Sam, here.

    • @beck4218
      @beck4218 4 дня назад

      @@leecowell8165 Yeah, 1980-81 IIRC. I was born in '84.

    • @user-ss3ud7pp7f
      @user-ss3ud7pp7f 4 дня назад +4

      Times have changed human life is devolving.

    • @jacobuszwanenburg1629
      @jacobuszwanenburg1629 4 дня назад +2

      Serious stuff.
      On Grenada heard a tale of a group of pirates boarded a sailboat near Trinidad and shot the owner in the face for refusing to cooperate !
      .. true or not it gets ya thinking wow

    • @bullbutter9699
      @bullbutter9699 4 дня назад +4

      pain in the ARSE world wide LOL

  • @stoerenungeheuer543
    @stoerenungeheuer543 4 дня назад +9

    so happy you made it. there is still a lot of holes to be drilled

  • @InterstateVet
    @InterstateVet 4 дня назад +11

    You’re so brave stopping there!

    • @juttaweise
      @juttaweise 2 дня назад

      when one takes part in an adventure like this, one should familiarize a bit about countries which one
      might have the need to visit. Senegal and Gambia are safe places as far as the locals are concerned.
      Those on that Douane Boot did neither speak french nor english, as far as I could hear. Maybe chineses
      in disguise.

  • @SAILINGDIRTYBIRD
    @SAILINGDIRTYBIRD 4 дня назад +5

    You are quite the character buddy....stay safe.You are truly living the Dream...I have Envy....but am Happy for your Success 🎉

  • @Gk-ss5mo
    @Gk-ss5mo 3 часа назад

    Sam- be careful out there brah. Been following you for a few years now. First time I’ve been concerned for your safety. Rooting for ya.

  • @davidhemstreet3026
    @davidhemstreet3026 4 дня назад +7

    Looking forward to the ramming pirates musical piece. Sketchy boats all up in those waters !

  • @user-ss3ud7pp7f
    @user-ss3ud7pp7f 4 дня назад +3

    The stories you’re gonna have to tell for the rest of your life. Awesome.

  • @vokeswaagin
    @vokeswaagin 4 дня назад +12

    I get so giddy when I see a new Sam Holmes vid pop up!! Hahah
    Love it!

  • @rickhunt4487
    @rickhunt4487 4 дня назад +3

    Hey Sam ! Great episode . Those visitors where scary ! Happy all is good ❤

  • @TheGrobe
    @TheGrobe 2 дня назад +3

    I cannot imagine rolling around like that without at least a rifle. Those were 100% pirates on that boat you encountered.
    So incredibly lucky they decided that one loan guy was not worth their trouble, even though they totally got the drop on you.
    Best of luck and stay safe my friend.

    • @piperjohn_3
      @piperjohn_3 2 дня назад +2

      The boat said "Customs." They wanted to extort a little money out of him as he left he country. This is standard practice in west Africa. He played dumb and didn't give them "un petit cadeau" so they damaged his boat and effed off. Would been better to just flip them $20. They were pretty much operating as pirates though, just not the dangerous kind.

  • @stevenwatsham5973
    @stevenwatsham5973 4 дня назад +5

    You are sailing in a dangerous part of the world Sam...

  • @KhafidIbrahim
    @KhafidIbrahim 2 дня назад +1

    An adventure is a positive euphemism of words Sam. Keep doing what you’re doing! 💯👍

  • @chrisgundersen1117
    @chrisgundersen1117 4 дня назад +16

    I remember watching a solo sailor female who is 80 I think she was from Canada. She was able to have somebody put pepper spray in her fire extinguisher, and it just looked like a fire extinguisher :-) Might be good to have around when people want to bump into your boat or our suspicious!

  • @robertpatterson641
    @robertpatterson641 11 часов назад

    Glad you are save . Love your adventures .and your good as gone again . Not a lost sailor

  • @IamtheDill
    @IamtheDill 4 дня назад +24

    You are hilariously optimistic. Got messed with by pirates and then immediately stung by some bug and he kept a smile.

  • @robballering3908
    @robballering3908 3 дня назад +1

    Thank's Sam that you take us to all those places !!

  • @GuyFromGeorgia
    @GuyFromGeorgia 4 дня назад +6

    Gotta say, that was about the scariest thing I could imagine! Way to handle it. And way to not give that bee a 2nd chance! Stay safe!

  • @ashley-tm1uk
    @ashley-tm1uk 3 дня назад +2

    i thought it was a clickbait video…i should have known better…stoicism at its finest…smiling in the face of danger…gotta love sam…

  • @downtothesea676
    @downtothesea676 2 дня назад +1

    You dodged a mighty big bullet! Stay safe out there!

  • @Daletoledo
    @Daletoledo 4 дня назад +6

    Exciting adventure. Thx for sharing.

  • @gstoddard1325
    @gstoddard1325 3 дня назад +4

    Christian Williams has some good pacific crossing videos. Hes a cool old cat IMHO.

  • @MachTuck
    @MachTuck 3 дня назад +2

    True sailor!! you rock Sam Holmes!

  • @trulululow9089
    @trulululow9089 4 дня назад +4

    Sam nos encanta tus aventuras genial……lo acertado y calmado siempre sonriendo a las situaciones complicadas , inspirador Gracias

  • @Vyrus_101
    @Vyrus_101 3 дня назад +1

    Looking forward to the next episode. Glad you’re ok after the pirate incident! Stay safe.

  • @victoriawestphal2489
    @victoriawestphal2489 3 дня назад +1

    Wow!! So sorry they crashed your boat, but glad you are safe!!

  • @johnm9285
    @johnm9285 4 дня назад +5

    Resident of TZ in East Africa here. It’s been very interesting to see video of Dakar and Gambia, places I’ve never been. But I was surprised to see that they’re so, erm, run down. For some reason I always thought west Africa was much further along than we are in east Africa. Then I realized that it’s probably the port areas which are almost universally junky across Africa. I bet there’s some lovely spots in downtown Dakar

    • @russmarkham2197
      @russmarkham2197 3 дня назад +1

      i have travelled extensively in East and West Africa. I find East Africa is more developed and more comfortable to travel in, including TZ. But West Africa has spectacular beautiful rain forest (Gabon / Cameroon) and wildlife in some countries. Gambia has great beaches, quite a lot of tourists. I did not go up the river.

  • @chubbypuff6644
    @chubbypuff6644 4 дня назад +3

    Dude, you're my hero; really enjoy it

  • @earthfodder
    @earthfodder 4 дня назад +3

    Great film Sam- what an incredible adventure!

  • @matthewnuit
    @matthewnuit 4 дня назад +3

    Not sure if it too late Sam but if you are still upriver then try find Eddie Yoyo (Dende Sound System) little rasta coloured plywood sailboat 😊

  • @charlie6751
    @charlie6751 4 дня назад +4

    Fishermen had rammed into my sailboat in north Borneo at anchor while I was on shore what a bloody mess they made only last week still repairing the damage the joys of boat ownership

  • @johannesboot
    @johannesboot 3 дня назад +1

    You keep it cool, continue that! Great adventure Sam!!!

  • @fretsalive
    @fretsalive 6 дней назад +22

    Sam, looks like you handled all the drama about as good as anyone could. Bright flashlight in their eyes and yelling. Not sure I could have slept at all after that.

  • @eddieseachord4985
    @eddieseachord4985 4 дня назад +2

    Thanks Sam! ❤

  • @goodcitizen17
    @goodcitizen17 День назад +1

    Love you dude. Great videos. Be safe.

  • @SlowlySailing-lc1cs
    @SlowlySailing-lc1cs 4 дня назад +4

    Quite the "official greeting"...but at least it was overwith quickly- who knows how bad it would have been if they had succeeded in boarding!

  • @CalebLeverett
    @CalebLeverett День назад

    You’re the man, Sam. I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself and certainly the best and most unique sailing channel, but thank you for the reminder that I never want to travel to that filthy place. lol! Be safe, man.

  • @Troggination
    @Troggination 3 дня назад

    yay! I'm glad your spinnaker is fixed and the hoist went okay this time.

  • @dannfish
    @dannfish 4 дня назад +2

    That was crazy, you have some stones rolling in those waters. Thanks for posting.

    • @allanmason3201
      @allanmason3201 3 дня назад +1

      Every time I visit this channel, I'm reminded that survival marks the line between YOLO bravery and foolhardy idiocy.

  • @JeanSchlemaan
    @JeanSchlemaan 2 дня назад

    next level, dogg. im solo traveling/living around usa in a 40' motorcoach. i bow to you.

  • @richarddolamore5382
    @richarddolamore5382 2 дня назад +1

    really interesting African experiences - thanks for sharing

  • @StudioBeast7575
    @StudioBeast7575 3 дня назад +1

    Inspirational as always video, thanks Sam!

  • @oOCentralSunOo
    @oOCentralSunOo 4 дня назад +3

    Really cool videos, thanks for sharing!

  • @AirborneAnt
    @AirborneAnt 3 дня назад +1

    Another cool video Sam!!!! Thank ya brah!!!!!

  • @Jimbobmoonshiner
    @Jimbobmoonshiner 4 дня назад +4

    Keep safe Sam!

  • @JohnNeill-v1j
    @JohnNeill-v1j 3 дня назад +1

    Excellent video, Sam!

  • @charlesmigneault7918
    @charlesmigneault7918 4 дня назад +8

    maybe making a report about that incident when you get to your destination would be a good idea. these where most probably pirates but they saw there was nothing to gain from a young pissoff dude that had his small ship ramed.

  • @jerrycooke6511
    @jerrycooke6511 3 дня назад +2

    Very interesting to watch. You always are.

  • @Adam12128
    @Adam12128 4 дня назад +4

    To get tiny birds so far offshore like at 12:10 must be such a rare thing, that's probably the first landing spot that bird has seen in hours

    • @ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427
      @ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427 4 дня назад +2

      I think that bird was the inspector, checked the rigging all the sheets, tiller linkage lol

    • @captain_britain
      @captain_britain 4 дня назад

      @@ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427 He was an EXTREMELY attentive inspector

  • @ronaldschenkel2164
    @ronaldschenkel2164 3 дня назад +2

    Your humour is incredible. I would have panicked if I had an encounter with the Senegalese douaniers. Lucky you they turned away.

    • @susanhawkes2519
      @susanhawkes2519 3 дня назад

      I had an encounter with a Senagalese seamstress. She was not to be trifled with!

  • @josephustielemans8896
    @josephustielemans8896 2 дня назад +2

    No problem swimming in the river the first 200 km (120 miles) because of the salt water
    After that you'll have to be careful with parasites (schistosomiasis and giardiasis), crocodiles and hippos...
    Edit; mosquito nets make a big difference, it actually feels like you're being eaten alive....

  • @dougallen4675
    @dougallen4675 4 дня назад +4

    Thanks!

  • @Luigi_Vaz
    @Luigi_Vaz 4 дня назад +7

    Seeing how you jump to the water with no rope attached was even worse than the Customs boat.

    • @mammaholmes
      @mammaholmes 4 дня назад

      Thank you!

    • @ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427
      @ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427 4 дня назад +2

      sails were down , boat lightly drifting. im sure he was dragging a rope behind that he could grab if a gust came up. Right Sam?

    • @allanmason3201
      @allanmason3201 3 дня назад

      @@ranchosinnombreannjimmy8427 What you suggest here would indeed be sensible. Do you honestly believe that's Sam's style?

    • @zatoichi1
      @zatoichi1 3 дня назад

      "Customs"

    • @Luigi_Vaz
      @Luigi_Vaz 3 дня назад +2

      @@zatoichi1 they were actual Customs. I googled pictures of douanes senegal and I saw smaller boats like the one on the video. Plus... if they were pirates carrying firearms, some yelling wouldn't be that effective at sea in the middle of the night.

  • @MarkRyanAB
    @MarkRyanAB 6 дней назад +5

    Looking forward to the river episode. I've been watching on the garmin site, wondering what's been happening. Judging by the ending it should be good!

  • @ScriptFlash
    @ScriptFlash 22 часа назад +1

    The boat said Senegal customs and they were saying "Senegal customs, stop recording!". But were they really? I guess it's better that you'll never really know and they left, i don't know whether of each would have been better to encounter.

  • @picxozakt4962
    @picxozakt4962 3 дня назад +1

    I'm glad you are safe, mate
    Live the dream of your life and don't be the slave of this world...

  • @Gardureth
    @Gardureth 4 дня назад +1

    Great cliffhanger Sam :) can't wait!

  • @MsMixd
    @MsMixd 2 дня назад +1

    Its amazing you're still alive. Sailing these seas alone is stupid. Youre just asking to be taken.

  • @petersoakell6950
    @petersoakell6950 4 дня назад +5

    great as usual. cheers)

  • @avikingman
    @avikingman День назад

    The dust is called Calima / Kalima. Sand dust from Sahara. I am living in Gran Canaria and we had some wind from Sahara as well.

  • @isuckatguitar6252
    @isuckatguitar6252 3 дня назад +1

    Great episode! Watch out for hippos, crocs & maybe even bull sharks in the river...

  • @ThePipeiper
    @ThePipeiper 4 дня назад +6

    While I love that you explore different places, you gotta be wise about where you go in the world, man. Not saying you were being reckless or careless but you should probably be smarter about what countries you go to and when you chose to set sail. Those guys could have killed you, sank your boat and no one would have ever known.

  • @kinbailey310
    @kinbailey310 4 дня назад +7

    This vid makes me grateful for where I live.

  • @rikbouwmeester8820
    @rikbouwmeester8820 День назад

    I didn’t see my post come up, so sorry if this is a duplicate. I like to watch your videos in the morning when we’re starting our day. My wife just listens to them as she gets ready for work. She was excited to hear the word Senegal she grew up there in a missionary home so that was one of the few times she popped her head out and looked at your video.. scary encounter you had there glad it turned out OK

  • @rainfinger
    @rainfinger 4 дня назад +2

    Great video! That is a horrible coast for small boats, probably sailing west to Cabo Verde, altering your plans, heading S to Brazil would be a possible alternative.

  • @russmarkham2197
    @russmarkham2197 3 дня назад

    Sam you are so adventurous going to Senegal and Gambia. The risks of insects, dirty water, and difficult local officials multiply. I have been to both capitals, Dakar and Banjul, but would never think of sailing there. But so cool to go way up the river in Gambia. Looking forward to your next video

  • @SoloSailorDave
    @SoloSailorDave 6 дней назад +48

    Dirty Water with trash in harbor 🤢Pirates crash into Pickled Herring 😳 Pirates damage stanchion 🤬 Dolphins and little bird visits Pickled Herring 😍 So many emotions in a single sail...🙂 Another great video, Thanks!!!

    • @kman-mi7su
      @kman-mi7su 4 дня назад +2

      They might have been customs officers. I looked up the lettering on the boat. It translates into Senegal Customs

    • @ThePockyJocky
      @ThePockyJocky 4 дня назад

      Because pirates wouldn't pretend to be officials to board vessels unopposed ​@@kman-mi7su

    • @SoloSailorDave
      @SoloSailorDave 3 дня назад +4

      @@kman-mi7su Customs = Pirates in many countries 😂

    • @SailingSarah
      @SailingSarah 3 дня назад +1

      Better than a female roller coaster ride 😂

  • @sunwolfyvan
    @sunwolfyvan 2 дня назад

    sam is always smiling, no matter what happens. doesnt that tiller squeaking drive you nuts? put alittle silicone on it.. also a propane torch will straighten that bent stantion out.

  • @remuso287
    @remuso287 3 дня назад +1

    You are welcome in Africa!

  • @tesa642
    @tesa642 3 дня назад

    You should consider installing an under deck autopilot driver to replace your tiller steerer. Quiet operation and very reliable. I installed one on my tiller steered Olson 30.

  • @Pattycakez1000
    @Pattycakez1000 3 дня назад +1

    Glad the pirates didn’t harm you. ❤be safe

  • @RobM-e3y
    @RobM-e3y 3 дня назад

    Cheap thrills with your visitors... looking forward to your river trip!

  • @oceanbnd
    @oceanbnd 4 дня назад +2

    I've read about the desert sands going across the atlantic to the West. I believe that's what you were tasting.

  • @kenneth1767
    @kenneth1767 4 дня назад +1

    You handled that well bro. There are no rules in and around Africa. Need your wits and wit.

  • @1111earthangel
    @1111earthangel 4 дня назад +13

    your angels are with you Sam..very sketchy place!

  • @joephillips7612
    @joephillips7612 5 дней назад +16

    Tuned in for inspiration as I deal with a minor internal health issue tomorrow. Watching you continue to cruise the world while dealing with pirates and difficult check ins did the trick. Thanks Sam. 👍🤘

  • @lenevans2257
    @lenevans2257 3 дня назад +5

    Dude... that bug looked like a botfly. Keep an eye on that spot, because you might be carrying some larvae that you don't want for your trans atlantic...

  • @AnthonyCarl-yp7rb
    @AnthonyCarl-yp7rb 3 дня назад +1

    Man I don't know about sailing solo in that part of the world. I think you got really lucky.

  • @stagman244
    @stagman244 3 дня назад +1

    Man, that must have been scary- not sure how you were able to sleep again after that! Take care buddy.

  • @timallen6025
    @timallen6025 10 часов назад

    Wonderful real sailing sir

  • @DavidoftheDesert
    @DavidoftheDesert День назад

    Hi Sam. Good for you to sail in West Africa which can be tricky and a little dangerous. A like you are going to few places people on boats will dare to go. Keep up the good work! Night shots are appreciated and food is always welcome. Food taste so so good on a boat at sea and I know you will agree. DOD here in Palm Springs, CA

  • @jloiterer
    @jloiterer 2 дня назад

    Smooth sailing brother.