Attack of the sea flies 

The Atlantic ocean's pouring in through the head, there's diesel seeping up through the cabin sole, he's slip-sliding around in a putrid soup of squashed sea fly guts & what does Sam have to say for himself? "On the plus side, we should be making good time to Boston." 😂 That's our boy! 👍

Sam, I love the brutal honesty... left the toilet seacock open... left the fill cap off the diesel tank... dead flies everywhere. You are one in a million, I really enjoy your channel.

Hey Sam - I live about a block from the Tea Party museum on Congress Street in Boston. Fun to see that you were here. I’m embarrassed about and apologize for the attitude of some of those sailors in your anchorage. I think those were Solings they were on, so know the club they are part of. I’ve been sailing out of Boston for many years, so have had my own dealings with them. They are not boat owners and are largely weekend, inner-harbor sailors, so wouldn’t even be bothered to read a chart to know you were in a legit anchorage. Very few people anchor there, so I’m sure they’ve come to just expect it’s “their” course without obstruction. The course should not have been set up around you, though. It’s on them. Hope it didn’t tarnish your visit. Take care and all the best in 2021.

It's a pity you were so far from Boston when the flies appeared. Boston Police Department could have mobilised their swat team. Have a good New Year Sam.

The bad parts of the trip are where I learn the most. Anybody can handle the smooth sailing.

Again, I'm loving the no bullshit no clickbait approach Sam, I should imagine most RU-vidrs would have made that mooring attempt look like the first go.

The diesel spill was a good idea, everyone knows that flies don’t like the smell of diesel ! 😂

Flies - "Don't mind us, we are just hitching a ride to Boston! At least those of us that survive!" LOL

Glad to see your doing well after surgery.

Time flies when you're watching Sam's videos.

Man I love watching your adventures! Keep up the awesome work Sam!

Sam, the good thing about Boston is that once your curiosity is satisfied, you never have to go there again...signed, a fan of your excellent videos

Nice videos, and interesting. You show the real deal, not just the sunny day-everything perfect days. Your the real deal

The USS Constitution is still a commissioned US Navy ship, crewed by active duty sailors. At least once a year it goes on a "turnaround cruise:" It is towed into the harbor, performs demonstrations, including at lease one gun salute, and then docks again facing in the opposite direction to ensure it weathers evenly.

Great video. We raced sometimes as well as cruise..amd we find some beer can racers really get overboard haha with the racing..they think they are in an America's cup race.. should have saluted them with a glass of fine scotch as they passed to ease their sour faces. For flies I hang these plastic hangers with a yellow saturated pad for insects. It's called d-fens. You can get them at home depot. Another benefit is that it keeps spiders away since it repels all the small insects and takes away their food source. We put one in the cabin, and one under the bimini

Good to seeing you obviously feeling better. The world needs more Sam Holmes!

Enjoyed the cruise. I need to get control of my anchor anxiety and start being a little more adventurous, thanks for the example.

Looks like you've got a great shop setup for your maintenance and refit. Such a resourceful dude, keep up the good work.

Some major tumblehome on Old Ironsides there. Thanks for the nice interlude to break up the Winter monotony, Sam.

Don't feel bad, Sam! Being angry and yelling at people for no reason is practically an honored pastime in Boston.

Great stuff. Appreciate seeing the reality of life aboard. It ain't all plain sailing, and that's just how life is. Keep keeping it real. Cheers!

In a million years I would never have guessed that you'd have a fly swatter on board. You're a floating Wal-Mart!

Had a slip next to the Constitution back in the 80's!

The key to docking especially single handed.... MIDSHIP LINE!

That cute little boat is the smallest boat in the US Naval fleet measuring just 19' long with a 5' draft. It's a tug used for security patrols. You should see if they'll trade it for your dingy haha

Great video. You have so much honesty about you as you take us through your sailing adventures. Thank you. 👍🏼

congratz on recovery man.

I love the prison bedroom, Sam. You’re an absolute legend!

Toilet water and diesel adds a lovely scent to the boat.

dude i was laughin so hard when you were kicking yourself for not closing the diesel fuel cap. Great stuff sam

Some years back the city of Jacksonville Florida donated some Live Oaks timbers to the refurbished USS Constitution. They came from 150 years old tree that were removed due to addition to the port there .

We bought a 1924 house that had a fuel oil (diesel) “incident” in the basement sometime during the ‘60’s. You can still smell it. I’m hoping we qualify for superfund cleanup at some point.

I trust you have an alarm system in your home/workshop then you are away.. Or maybe a rattlesnake or two inside lol. loving all your sailing adventures, thank you for sharing ! LG Canada.

You are living the dream the rest of us only wish we could live. #vicariousliving

Great video Sam. Can't believe those dinghy sailors were so sour-pussed about you anchoring in their course... Some folk just need to lighten up a bit. I'd love to sail in Boston some day, but I'm the other side of the pond.

Born and raised in Boston so please let me apologize for those stink eyed sailors. The hell with them! Your channel inspired me and my husband to take the ASA 101 and 103 and we sailed out of Charlestown which is where that white boat with the yellow masts is anchored. Boston harbor is crazy busy all the time. Looks like you had an easier anchorage at the Statue of Liberty! Anyway, love your channel. Take care and happy new year!

Just got my first boat. Pearson 26 I love your videos

Sam, you rock. Never sailed but have loved watching ever since your pacific crossing. Can't wait till you cross the atlantic as well. Keep on truckin(well, sailing).

Happy New Year, Sam. Thanks again for the vids. You're keeping me looking toward the light at the end of the tunnel.

Yes! Sam's here!

Really coming together nicely 👍👍

Making me miss Boston.

Love the videos. Leo Golding mentioned that when he sailed across the Atlantic his self steering got gummed up with weed, his solution was to self steer using sheets lashed to the tiller. Might what to practice this before next time you sail through the lobster pots ☺

loving the house, workshop, boat progress dude! a lot of stuff done!

From my experience, the fly problem can arise when there has been strong winds away from land, blowing all flies and bugs out to sea. All flies are then over joyed finding a small boat to sit and rest on

Would love to see some vids on your workshop build as well...keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!🤙

Another great episode, thanks for sharing!

Watching old episodes-. Okay the only more fun you coulda had in that “ sailing race anchorage “ would have been to take a cockpit shower in the BUFF or at least in a ‘ banana hammock ‘ as those grumpy people sailed by !! Now THAT woulda been hilarious .... lmao

You are the best. We really enjoy watching your show. Happy new year 2021 from Denmark

Happy new year Sam, love your adventures

Happy New Year Sam, thanks for the insight into your enviable sailing life, every episode is gratefully received and looked forward to especially during periods of lockdown. All the best for 2021.

you got a Boat Yard?......that SV looks a lot smaller out of the water though but good luck prepping and fitting it out for next spring/summers Atlantic Crossing my friend, In the meantime Be Healthy, Be Safe and e Happy

Sam, thanks for another great enjoyable episode. I have been attacked by flies at sea on several occasions. The biting flies were awful. Another time greenhead flies or biting horseflies. A good flyswatter is a necessary item. I like your temporary quarters workshop. I have anchored in Gloucester Harbor but never sailed to Boston.

Happy new year sam. Safe travels

How awesome to have the best seats for a dingy race

that workshop setup is awesome!

Tremendous amount of history in Boston. Glad to see enjoying it and sharing it with us. Happy New Year Sam.

Glad to to see another video Sam!

Glad you’re doing well! Happy New Year Sam!

The Thermacell works great on mosquitos but not really much help with anything but mosquitos. I live in Louisiana and the Thermacell is a life saver. I have several of them.

I'd be as interested in the workshop videos as i am in the sailing videos. Happy new year Sam

i used to work on the locks! underwater welding. def the best job ive ever had

I really wanted to see you dock single handed :)

Awwwwww it’s Salior Sam....such a good soul wouldn’t even hurt a fly.....oh wait....dude you’re awesome I love your videos...stay safe

Been on a sailboat twice in my 55 years, but I love your videos. Great adventures. Thanks for taking me along.

Best RU-vid channel PERIOD!! Make it happen Captain 🤙🎄

Happy New Year! Sam.. Like the new shop...a little paint on the walls will brighten her up.. have a great 2021.

Happy new year Sam!!! Your workshop/home is awesome can’t wait for the 2020 adventures with you can’t wait for the trip across the Atlantic

It was cool to see you sail into a port I have sailed in for many years. Nice video.

It’s normal for people to give dirty looks and yell at people when you’re in Boston.

Just love your attitude. I am originally from the Boston area so was total fun to share your experience!

Happy New year dude, 🥂🍻 to a year of sailing, adventures and happiness

Fantastic shop.

I always try to give Cape Porpoise some sea room. If not, I always pick up a bunch of flies that burden me for awhile

Awesome dude, this is so real. Keep up the good work.

Sausage and onions with fly spice? Sam's plumbing fixed. Now its the boat plumbing that needs servicing. Flies have been a problem since the vikings. But hey, you made good time. 😆🍻 😁👍

Nice hat in the last part!!

Green heads! They bite. They are attracted to the color blue. I grew up on cape cod and they are nasty... videos are great! Keep em coming!

Looking forward to follow the workshop process!

Nice shop! Make a video about it and some of your land boat projects!

Discovered your adventures this year and really enjoy watching your videos. Happy new year!

Good job, Kiddo. I liked seeing the date at the beginning of the video. And, NICE HAT 👍

man, i love getting to see locks too. some of my faves are in ballard, seattle.

Great to watch your honest, real videos. Everyone forgets stuff when they leave somewhere. You may want to consider getting a microphone muffler off ebay to cut down the wind noise when filming on deck. I'd love to cruise that same area one day soon so it's cool to watch your vids.

Wish I had found your channel before you anchored in Portland. I could have bought you a beer or two. One of my students is the dock boy where you had trouble tying up on the way out. We just secured a mooring there in that field off the east end for our new to us Tartan 34C. Cheers and fair winds, mate.

Dude, if that place has a john I could totally live there and work on my boat too! (I mean, not with you just hypothetically. Looks awesome.

Happy new year Sam! Hope you have an excellent recovery and fair winds while sailing through 2021.

Great video Sam. Love how you keep it simple. Keep it up!

Fun to watch Sam, sail on my friend.

Sam, you are just flyin' along! Haha

Was really fun to see someone else sail into Boston, a different perspective. Also, I didn’t know there were locks in the city! Going to have to hunt those down...

Your new shop will be great //

I love Thermacell. We use them here in Ontario all summer while camping and canoeing.

Great video! I'm digging back through some of the older stuff. Does anyone know what the white steel tallship was?

Awesome video as usual, please show us your boat projects as well, those are always welcome!

Useful workshop! Hope you're doing well, and all the best.

great vid of boston. lots of day sailing rentals during summer to be had. constitution museum has a lot of sail blueprints.

That boat race. Classic Boston. 😂

A good sailing video, I really like the great view you get when you're anchored off a city. A nice shop! How long did you rent it for?

Love Boston! Cheers and happy new year Sam!