Sailing single handed to Bermuda. 600 miles, 6 days, 28ft boat
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I can not tell you how much the world appreciates your lack of fluff/bs/drama. Straight into the sailing. You are awesome.
You have the best style of any YT sailor I've ever seen. I usually can't stand most, but really enjoy all your videos. I believe it's the no BS personality, and lack of pandering drama, that really makes it watchable. New subscriber, and thanks. Happy sails.
What is a YT sailor?
@@jerrysmith3515 You Tube
Sams the best
Pandering Drama! Excellent!
Yes. Other sailors created drama from clogged sinks and loose solar panels. . Sam has legitimate issues that he could inflate but he just brushes them off and plows through.
It wouldn’t be a Sam Holmes sailing video without drilling some holes in your boat. Truer words never been said. 😂
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@Richard Gleaves Sam is amazing!
OK. YOU are my OFFICIAL HERO. Congratulations ! I've had Transverse Myelitis since 1985. Paralyzed from mid abdomen down. No bladder, no bowels. I've been fighting having a colectomy for 35 years. I just have a complete and total mindset against it. I've suffered. I'm also a sailing enthusiast with a 35' Pearson in Deltaville on The Bay.
YOUR ATTITUDE IS AMAZING ! I'm 74 and the pain and aggravation of dealing with my non functioning colon is increasing each year. I KNOW having the surgery will end my pain, but the aggravation factor is still major. I am very familiar with Beaufort, NC, beautiful and quaint ! GOOD LUCK as you sail on !
God Bless you!
Just get the bag man
Respect for being seemingly one of the few RUclips sailors who clip in to do stuff even when it's not sporty weather.
@12:15 "It wouldn’t be a Sam Holmes sailing episode without drilling some holes in the boat." LMAO!
Most sailors do a shakeout sail in a bay or near coastal trip, Sam's shakeout sail is to the Azores. You just gotta love this guy!!! What an inspiration.
He did one last week
He's awesome indeed, but he did sail to Ocracoke NC and back prior to departing for this epic journey.
Nothing like sleeping in a closed in space with the smell of diesel fumes.....Damn buddy how you don’t have a headache I cannot imagine
I spilled some on my blue jeans. Never washed out.
Sam when I was sailing off-shore alone I to dragged a floating lifeline. The polyline is slippery in water, I tied knots in the line approx. 2 feet apart to give me a better grab. I do not know how well it worked as I never needed it. My lifeline was 100 feet, if I were to go off-shore alone again I would sure as hell drag a line.
Glad you are doing it. On another note, you can tie an inner-tube to the line, and with the remote for your auto-pilot, you can sit in the tube and control the boat. This is a nice way to pass the time when the winds are low and you're doing 3 knots. Be happy, be safe.
I've found it also tends to come untied rather easily.
@Justin Long nonsense pal.
@@JustinLong1977 Cleat knot with a couple half hitches works, but yes the polyline because it is slippery does not hold a knot as well as a good braided line. If you are going to drag a line it has to float otherwise it could get into the prop, or worse if you needed it you may be unable to find it.
@@JustinLong1977 you’re right👍🏻
It’s great to see Sam back at 5 knots this morning and heading in the right direction.
I got curious about that HMM container ship; it's one of the dozen largest ships in the world, built last year by Daewoo. They are over 1300 feet long, 200 feet wide, displaces 228,000 tons and can carry around 24,000 containers. You could probably stack around 20,000 Pickled Herrings on it's deck 😳.
Jesus they say 18k TEU and that's supposed to be 23 t each max so in theory it could carry 9 RMS Titanic taken apart, plates stacked on the deck along with the boilers and grand pianos and fancy sculptures.
Watching these makes me want to get on a boat and sail down to Bahamas... then I remember the only sailing I've done was on a Navy ship... and that I don't have a boat.
You can make it happen!
If you can finance a car, you can finance a Caribbean worthy vessel! 👍👍
3 month lease from a private party boat owner…have fun avoid long term costs of ownership
Most of the time I don’t know what you’re talking about but I’m still fascinated.
I'm almost convinced that Sam is a wizard. He just conjures an almost unlimited supply of sailing repair materials in that 28 footer!
Sam potter of the seas!!!
LOL! Did you see how it looked like the water line changed?
I'm not sure. His garmin update stopped i think. It was like this some days ago.
He’s in a magical place now, cause The Azores looks magical.
Haha - funny to see you watch these too
When he landed in Bermuda he had quite a few drinks and was really toasted when he went live.
After this sail, you can slam an entire bottle and get back to us when you are able.
You've earned it Sam, congratulations, hope all is well.
Sam doesn't need the boat - his enormous balls will float him to the Azores. Most people never leave their couch. Inspiring man.
Hey Sam ! I love your style ! I got another backup overboard tactic for you ! Read this through because its different system than your's. You can trail a 1/4" poly rope through a block out of the way at ninety degrees to the tiller. If you fall overboard you grab the rope and it will pull your tiller ninety degrees effectively stopping your boat dead in the water so you can climb right back in to it !
And keep the ladder down. I went overboard at sea and I always singlehand. This method got me back onboard. I was never scared or worried. I'm always tethered to the boat with my lifeline.
Sam great sailing conditions. You sailed near and thru the best fishing waters with the Gulf Stream. Mahi mahi, tuna and wahoo are wonderful eating besides bacon and eggs. Keep a fishing rod out and troll a plastic squid. Mahi mahi hang around Sargassum weed or anything else floating on the surface.
Even one year old videos are super informative
Dude, you're practically MacGyver!! I love watching!!!
"got to clip in again, not so fun but you just have to make it a habit and it's no big deal" You said it Sam. This is the truth about safety at sea, in a wood shop, in any potentially dangerous hobby or profession. Its not necessarily fun but if you make it a habit it doesn't feel like such a big thing. Just like throwing on your seat belt. Well done on your trip. Your remarkable Sam. Congratulations.
Sam can you trail a trip wire for the self steering so if do fall over you can trip the wind vane allowing the boat to luff up enabling you to pull yourself up, it would be almost impossible with the boat moving at 5 knots
Replying for the algorithm to increase the chance that he sees this.
That's a great suggestion...
That is a great idea
Cool idea
Or trail two lines, each tied to opposite sides of the tiller.when you pull on either rope, the tiller goes full deflection to the opposite side, causing the vessel to turn in the direction of the line with the greater drag.
Something to do, wrap the corners of the solar panels with that hose or something for when it stormy, get knocked into those and it will wake you up quick! Best of luck
Tuesday . 29 June- Sam's location at noontime, about= . N 35 deg 55"/ . W 46 deg 14 "
Sam is about half way to the Azores. (from Bermuda) Go Sam !
Really love the way you just nonchalantly make your way. You're a born adventurer.
It is nice to see you take your safety as a solo sailor seriously! So important. Any trailing line is better than no trailng line. With that said, I do want to mention; your growth in confidence as a sailor and videographer really stands out from those first videos when you began your channel. I have enjoyed all your videos since you began through now and it is nice to see you becoming much more comfortable in all aspects. Wishing you fair winds and following seas in all your future voyages. Stay safe, sail on -S
I'm enjoying the tracker - Sam has left Bermuda it must be dusk for him about now.
Hi, Phoebe. Are you getting Sam on the Tracker? It is not updating for me or something. It shows only flags near the coast of U.S., where before it stretched to Bermuda and beyond. Thanks if you have any information. Bryan
@@bdmenne I think I figured out the tracker finally. If you zoom out enough, it shows where he is in relation to land and the mileage indicator in the lower left corner, I think right now is indicating he is 500 miles off the coat of Bermuda heading NE.
@@emilybh6255 thank you! I found it myself. I always forget, but it has worked every time, right away. I scroll down The page and where there is writing, I find a hyperlink. It is the tracking. So when I select it it works. Looks like he is right in between Bermuda and Azores!!! 🙌🏼🙏🏻
New to the channel and you clued me in to that feature. Very cool.
Any idea what program he was using to ‘simulate’ this trip at the beginning of the video?
July 6th 3:15 pm eastern time.... Sam is about 160 miles from Horta. Should make landfall in the next 24-32 hrs.
You the man. You continue to motivate me and my 27ft boat. You have given me some great ideas and your an inspiration. Your not like the other BS sailing vids that show a pretty couple with unlimited time and money sailing over the horizon. Please continue to sail safe and keep the videos coming.
Man. I really think we need like a messgeboard or something when Sam goes on these long passages to actively speculate. I have a feeling he is going to have some great stories to tell with all the tacking and speeds under 2 kts in the last 48 hours. He said "see you in about 2 weeks" -- he looks to be about 2/5ths of the way there after 9 days. Let's hope the food -- and candy! -- hold out. Cannot wait.
Sam has been on a NE Course since 9:30pm last night, sailing between 3 to 5 knots, so he is at least moving and on course, just hope everything is OK - I am sure he can communicate with his parents with his Iridium devise, to send and receive messages using Satellites. I will be interested in what happened to Sam on June 23rd., take care...
CORRECTION: am has been on a NE Course since 9:30am this morning, sailing between 3 to 5 knots - Sorry!
The bit about the crocs is hilarious. On my first sailing adventure I crewed on a gaff schooner with a family for 8 months. They all wore crocs and swore by them, I'd never heard of them before (im from the North), but I followed suit and bought a pair to use as boat shoes. God I hated those things, they are terrible boat shoes, especially the cheaper ones; my feet would get sweaty and slimy within minutes and slip around in them, and theyre just not stable enough. I ditched them quick and mainly went barefoot.
Later I crewed on a 156ft tops'l schooner out of Baltimore where we had to go aloft often using the ratl'ns, think like rope ladder rungs, to set and take in tops'ls, so I had to wear shoes. I wish I could remember what I wore that summer. I bet chuck Taylors would be amazing deck shoes if you hide the laces.
Sam survives the bermuda triangle!
Aktuawally... he totally dodged it. The triangle runs from Bermuda to Miami to San Juan Puerto Rico. So he glided in from the west and north.
Great Sam,
You made it. I was following you on the Garmin...
Congratulations 🍾
Watching you makes me want to sail and be a sailor
So awesome be safe Sam! 🙏 Love the updates champ.
I commend you Sam for what you have gone through and are going through and still maintaining an exciting sailing career.Bravo! I've had Crohn's disease for 50 years and have had four lower bowel resections. I've lost 10 feet of lower bowel. I can truly empathize with your ordeal. But you are taking it in stride and not letting it hamper your many sailing adventures. Kudos!!
I love watching your videos. Your original single-handed to Hawaii video is what got me into sailing! I like that you focus on the practical aspects of sailing. Many channels focus on the lifestyle and less on the sailing. Your channel gets me interested in sailing itself - I like that. Kudos and I pray fair winds and following seas to ya!
Congratulations my Dear friend ! Greetings from the most romantic island 🏝of Kauai !
Well done Sam for reaching Horta....
Fascinating!!!Take care Sam!
Been waiting for this segment and looking forward to following your progress. Good times.
Another awesome journey! Excited to see you back on the water
Woo! Excited to see the update! Good luck on the rest of the trip.
Always enjoy watching!
Congrats 🎊🍾 safe travels!!!👍👍👍
Safe passage Sam! Thanks for sharing your awesome experience
Thank you so much for the free way to track your progress, Sam!
Great video Sam, I'm loving the view from that Cape Dory! Be safe with that Tropical storm forming near you, cheers!
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Your excitement is really showing through. Good luck and stay safe.
I really enjoy these videos man, love it
Really enjoyed the quiet section too
Excellent vid Sam, thanks for the upload.
Safe sailing !! 😊👏💪👍⛵
Feels good to see you on the water man!
Congratualtions on reaching the first leg of your journey!
Thanks for a great video !
Congratulations on arriving in Bermuda safe and sound.⛵️⛵️😊
Great video. I don't even sail but can't wait to see more
Great video and tips, thanks!
Good luck on the rest of the trip. Fair winds, sir.
Great idea on that poly line and bumper backup.
I sure do miss that deep purplish blue water on passage. Thank You Sam for sharing.😄
Great video. Keep up the adventure.
Glad to see you on the water...
Thanks gor the video. I love the raw simple sailing videos.
Wouldn't be a Sam Holmes Sailing video without drilling holes in my boat.... What I admire about you Sam is you just "Do It" I would obsess about the perfect placement, making sure it looks good, and well your utilitarian view/method just gets the job done, it works, not perfect but no worries, and well get on with just enjoying the ride. One of your many qualities that I like about you and your channel.
Little tip..when u finish the splice ,put a bic lighter under the tails to melt them, it stops them from ravling
Thanks Sam! Love having you back on the water!
Keep smiling Sam!
Love the video a true inspiration to people
Bacon & egg sandwich looked delicious.
Godspeed, buddy!
Legit, I learned a lot from this video. Thanks so much Sam! I’ve just started my sailing journey and this video was so helpful. Thanks for making this and stay safe out there! If I win the lotto I’ll fund your trip around the world!
Happy Sailing. ⛵
Good Luck!
My first chance to see a Sam Holmes video since you set sail. Awesome!
lol I love crocks the protect your feet. Since I’ve started sailing I’ve lost so much skin
Slow and steady Sam! 10 days and approaching halfway to the Azores. I envision him catching up on sleep and working on side projects.
Looks like Sam made it to Horta. Well done Sam! Very impressive. Looking forward to your video documenting the trip.
Thanks for taking me on your adventures!
Great video buddy! Good to see you back out on the water
Great video safe travels
Dang it, I have no idea how this happened, but I haven't seen a single one of these videos in months. Glad you're back out on the water and glad I'll have a backlog of some stuff to check out
Nice going Sam. Wishing you windy seas for your next leg.
Awesome Sam!
So fun to see Beaufort again show up on Sam's channel. I spent a semester there at the Duke marine lab in college.
Cool. Got yourself a nice new boat since the last I caught up with you. Fair winds!
After about 14 days at sea, he's about halfway to the Azores. Keep plugging along, sailor!
what about putting a few knots in the yellow poly safety line, for hand and foot grabs to make it more likely that you could pull yourself back to the boat if it's moving fast. More drag, but hey....
Saw a rig once where a heavy bungie gave slack and a 2nd bungie or line was hooked to a small projection on side of the rudder, such that the drag of a man on the line would also start the boat circling.
@@sylviasorli YES!
Glad to see you are to the azores.
You make it look so easy bro!
Epic man. Love the little projects. You are schooling so many people. Even more impressive is that you do most of them one-handed!
You're living a wonderful life Sam
last video i watched was the solo trip to hawaii from about a year ago, despite really enjoying that one i gotta say you cleaned up your shooting style a lot which makes your vids even more fun to experience, keep it up man!
my dad lives in beaufort..i have never been but he says its beautiful and the weather is perfect all year around! please stay safe sam!!! so happy to see your lovely lady back on the water
Outstanding!
Thanks so much !
Big up to all your supporters and volunteers over the last few months...it's all paid off !
Welcome to bermuda. Glad to see you made it here good! Hope you get to explore a bit of our wonderful island. Local resident of 28 years
I've watched some YT sailing videos over the yrs, but I have never been so happy as when I saw this one. It really pleases me to see how you prepare both you and the gear for an *unexpected MOB.* Yrs ago I lost my friend at sea, exactly because he unfastened the lifeline just to "do something" for a brief moment. Kudos to you Sam, I know first hand what can happen.
total respect sam for getting to the azores yesterday :) hope you're enjoying a few beers now. fair winds