👍 Hi Sam, watched every week almost now since USA to Hawaii. I just have to say how you make things look easy.... traveling and learning laws of new countries, the navigation from sea to sea,.. while having fun no matter what the challenge is., solo! Sail on, Solo Sailor 👍⛵✌️
My son (5yo) was watching over my shoulder and said, “That looks like a cool boat!” So yeah, now there’s two people in my house, who are prepared to join join Sam’s cult of personality!😂
Sam the Sailing Man is back at it again. Nice to see Pickle back out on the water Sam. Your slow speed- prop & hull growth after sitting for the winter months. Cleaning this up when you hit your next on the hard location should improve your speed through the water. Don't forget about those motor mounts either, once you get the right size for your motor. Thanks for the Stars & Stripes shot. Looks good, along with your haircut too. That Sam smile of sailing satisfaction on the high seas never gets old to me.
I added this- very cool hand-built sailboat by your viewer. You're gonna need your AIS working Sam. Fixing these little problems now will save you headaches later down the road. Navionics subscription matters. Kool flying over the countryside. Holy water at the church of St. Sam saved you on that long walk. Then an angel appeared and gave you a ride. Gravity downhill by air or by foot- so long as you get back to the Pickle. Good seeing that Sam smile of satisfaction again.
When I had a boat with a tiller I really wanted to finally get a boat with a steering wheel. Now that I have a boat with a steering wheel I would rather have a tiller😂
I done both. On the 50 foot gulfstar a wheel. I did steer it a few times with the emergency tiller. A beast. The S2 9.2 was a tiller what was nice that I could put the tiller out of the way for relaxing in the cockpit at anchor.
If you installed the winches properly, the winch handle might work. The line stripper, that's the horn you put the line on for the last wrap in the self tailing jaws, should be in board so the line exits the winch into the cockpit. Hope that helps. Enjoy your time on the boat.
I've been to Piran during my first sea cruise. We started from Izola, then went to Venice, got back to the eastern shore of Adriatic in Piran, then sail a little ways down south to dip into Croatia, as far south as Rovinj, then back north to Izola by the way of Umag.
Lingenberry locked to a random tree was a classic image and out a much needed smile on my face 😁. Glad to see you sailing again (and videos for the rest of us)
17,611th view gonna happen sooner or later... 1.4K+ LIKE posted at the 14:55 segment - very cool exchange between you two sailors. Good onya, Sam - for helping him out. "Cheers!"
There is SOOOOOO much to recommend Slovenia! Thanks for sharing this video - stay well and safe exploring Europe. Hello from Auckland, New Zealand : - )
Wow,I was born in Slovenia and lived there for almost 40 years..For years now we’re sailing around the world and living full time aboard.Nice to see known places,I hope you will visit Slovenia again in future.Regards from Kuala Terengganu-Rally Sail Malaysia to the East⛵️🍀
There is a line in the movie 'Second Hand Lion' that you truly exemplify. The quote is an answer to the question, the two men in grandpa's story really lived, the answer defines you adventures. Yes they truly lived!! That defines you, thank you for bringing me along.
Yep..Navionics is losing its shine- charges more with more inconveniences. I guess were at least getting more of something! I've been looking to 'jump ship'. Cruising forums mention some alternatives. Looking forward to learning what you'll switch to. Anyway, great seeing your new season off to a good start! Dean
I finally bought a 17 foot Vagabond sloop after watching you for 2 years. And then all of a sudden, I end up with a 14 foot Cat rigged Flying Fish all in a month. #summertimelivingiseasy
That was a great episode. Too bad about the paraglider flight, that would have been a perfect ending to a fantastic day. Never a dull moment with Sam Holmes.
All subscriptionware sucks, especially the ones that hold your life in their hands. 🤬 This is why I BOUGHT a “lifetime“ pro to Windy, instead of subscribing to PredictWind. Got to find a comparable tool, to OWN not rent, for navigation.
Sam what a perfect day wake up on a Sailboat mess around in a C-182 then an attempt at a Paragliding flight. I have been messing around with flying machines since I was 18 now 66. I also fly Hang gliders and Paragliders too. Prefer Hang gliders but a paraglider is perfect for a boat. I have had a dream to go sailing since I was in my teens hopefully next year is the year! Thanks for your low key no drama videos.
If you do end up heading out through Gibraltar it will be interesting to see how the increased traffic looks. I don't know, maybe it's always hectic through there with cargo ships.
3:00 respect for the tacking, most people would have motored the whole way. Great to see you sailing again. I hear your navionics hate, last time i used navionics i was out on a mooring and it showed me in the parking lot. Never used it since, not by choice tho. Sadly I havent been sailing in years. I'm using you to get my fix.
Wow! What a trip man! Even got to fly the plane! That’s so cool! I got to fly a beaver plane years ago it had pontoons! I am excited to watch your adventures this season! Take care Sam!
@@samholmessailing With skis? That’s awesome! Kinda scary at times but a cool experience! The one I was in the engine stalled and I was freaking out for a bit haha. The pilot got it going again, and I have to change my pants lol Pretty cool the people you get to meet on your adventures!
Great video! We are presently sailing in Salvador, Brazil, arrived from Mindelo, Cape Verde, being a good stop. You are going to regret not crossing the equator, respectfully suggesting an early January departure from Mindelo, making it to Salvador in time for Carnival in February. You should consider visiting the protected anchorage at Baia Do Aratu (S12.47, W38.27), approximately 10nm north of Salvador in the Bay of All Saints, Bahia, Brazil. It is shaped like a bowl, surrounded by low-lying hills, virtually undeveloped, probably the most protected anchorage we have ever been in, and the marina's community is safe.
