Marco Island Hobie shakedown 

Ahhh finally some sailing content with a budget I feel like I can relate to.

Hands down the best sailing RU-vid channel. No long obvious plugs. No intros with some canned music- you just right to it. Keep up the GREAT work!

Hi Sam, Spring in Sweden now. People have started to work on their boats. Looking forward to new adventures on Pickled Herring. Welcome to Sweden to pick her up!

Oh man this is so good. Thx Sam for doing what you do. I look forward to every video. I’m a Hobie camper as well, so when you started this boat I couldn’t believe it! What a treat.

You really make the best videos. Love your zest for life. Can’t wait for the next adventure!!

We loved watching how you renovated the Hobie. We look forward to your Bahamas crossing. Here's to choosing the perfect weather window. Flat sails and flat seas! Stay safe out there!

>>> SAM DO NOT TRY IT

Love the hobie content! Got my labor of love gettin ready for my warm season over here in Lake Michigan.

"shake down I wasn't planning" is the best kind. Sam your adventurous attitude is incredible! Love Zoe's spirit and hat! I used to have a 16' Prindle on the Gulf Coast. We went to the Bahamas one year from Miami on a 65' sail/dive boat. I NEVER thought about taking our Cat to the Bahamas from Miami! Can't wait to see it. Best to you and Zoe!

Hey Sam, You sailed down in my neck of the Gulf(Naples). Now you got me in the market for a Hobie ;) so I can finally learn to sail. As an ex Disney emp. myself and since your close, If you ever need any help with anything let me know. I have a nice garage shop with all manner of fabrication abilities. Enjoyin the vids.

Looking forward to that Bahamas trip!

The dome houses were built in the '80's by Bob Lee. There were luxurious. Water wells were a problem. Storms moved the shore a good 100 yds. east. There were several other houses nearby all now washed away.

The dome house. Interesting how much that thing is still standing. At one time that was on dry land but the island under it eroded during hurricanes.

Hi Sam and Zoie good to see you out having fun stay safe out there

WOW has Zoe has become an official member of Sam Holmes sailing team. This is going to add even quality to the videos. 😎

This whole Hobie series is great! It just shows you that you don't need to have a whole lot of boat to have a whole lot of adventures. I used to sail a Halcat; (similar to the Hobie but made here in South Africa); on the Vaal dam, which is a very large, meandering inland body of water. The fun we had was fantastic. Never thought about turning it into a cruiser though dammit! Got plenty of ideas now though, just a few decades too late. Loving the videos Sam; thanks. (If you like the dinghy cruising concept; check out Roger Barnes.)

Hey Sam, thanks for the video. In case you haven't heard a thousand too many opinions already... I would suggest checking out whitewater rafting gear to carry and rig stuff onto your hobie. It wouldn't add much weight but could potentially keep your stuff more solidly attached to your boat...

I think some 6 inch pvc pipe would make awesome storage for the things you need at camp or when you get the your destination. The pipes could easily be lashed to the legs on the trampoline, or replace the wood pieces you used to frame your bow netting.

Very impressive to see you guys sail around on a hobie cat for multiple days. No motor, just wind & paddles, so simple

We started our sailing adventures with a Hobe 16 - this brings back great memories! Such a fun boat!

Very cool stuff, fun and learning experience, well done! 😁💥👍🏻

Wow looks like an amazing adventure 😍

Nice video Sam. I love the Naples Marco area. When you sang island boy I absolutely cracked up laughing.

Really love the hoobie short adventures. Simple is more fun.

You should take a 5 gallon water cube just so you have extra H20 :)

Growing up we had all the sailboats.Dad had a 44 ft. he retired on Tony had a 27 ft. I had 22 ft . but the hobie was the most fun to sail.

Just missed you. Sailing to the domes on my Hobie TI from Marco on Monday. Sail safe!

Thanks for the fun in the sun!

Loving the adventures of Sam and Zoë!

I missed you guys by a week. I went around the domes and found a nice anchorage up the canal. The problem I had was the wind was always in my face and making 20 miles a day is just to slow for me.

Great update on Sam Holmes Sailing with Zoey! I am looking forward to the videos covering the passage to the Bahamas. Thanks for sharing!

The beard is looking good Sam. Thanks for posting the content, love following your adventures.

I love your girlfriend, she’s got a great sense of humor that compliments you perfectly! “Row, Row, Row your Boat”! I used to sail this exact same size Hobie Cat nearly every weekend in Destin, Florida, where they rented those & the 18ft ones. & then the came & rescued most of them....

Great video, remembering you will have wind in the Bahamas, perhaps not liking the direction, but you will have wind.

Seems like a lot of fun Holmes.

I would recommend ratchet straps for the cargo boxes and other gear. You can also use Velcro straps to tie rain jackets and such to the mast. When do you plan on going back sailing your other boat cruising the world?

And taxes too! 🤣 Zoey has almost as many surprises up her sleeve as you do Sam! You guys truly are the best, God bless you!

Fun! I grew up in Naples and sailed my Sunfish around Clam Pass. I always wanted to sail down to the Pier but never made it ;) should have sailed a Hobbie! Really enjoyed watching :)

That was pretty crazy at those domes. It looked like a scene from Waterworld with all those SMOKERS driving around menacingly!

Replace the shrouds and check everything about the rudders! I have had my 16's mast come down and many rudder issues.

Wonderful Z WTF are those domes? Awesome 👏

If you havent already, i would suggest you replace your shrouds and stays with new ones. Cheap investment in major safety factor for the G Stream crossing. Old ones break after years of hidden corrosion. Bang- mast goes down. Happened to me. Keep your old ones for back up.

Glad you survived the next trip...I know you like to live on the edge but damn that was a hell of a trip and a real tale to tell..

Always a treat, thanks Sam!

Dude, looking sharp there at the end!

Good luck on your trip & I hope to see your next video before too long!

Sam, you started to get a jedi vibe. Obi sam wit hobie.

"I wanna be in the video!" Zoë is the best.

Hi Sam, You need a gps satellite phone, flare gun , and an airhorn. Also, you should take all that weight off of the bow. It does not take anything at all to bury the front leeward haul, and over you go. Whatever you decide, always error on the side of caution. May God protect you both.

Another chapter in the book, The life and Times of Adventurer Sam Holmes. Zoe, nice to see you having fun, your in the Zoe Zone.

Another great one thanks Sam. Really look forward to your videos

Sam, there is a book you might want titled Beachcruising and Coastal Camping. The authors, Ida Little and Michael Walsh spent years beach cruising in small open boats and spent several years cruising the Bahamas with a Hobie catamaran and towed a small canoe that held their supplies.

I would bring Sun glasses as a must. It would also be fun to see them fish.

Nice Beard & haircut! 👍🏼

Ok. Looking forward to your crossing. Please only go on a very clear weather window!! (We want more vids!!)

I want to see you guys recover from a capsize before you go to the Bahamas!

There are jibs for the Hobie 16 for $99 on eBay. Why are you not using a jib? This hull is made for a jib. It is so useful.

I'm on Old Bight (Skipper's Bay) Cat Island, if you make it here there'll be a frosty cold Kalik waiting for you!😉

Have the two of you practiced righting the boat from a capsize? With all that gear on there it would be a concern I’d have, especially heading offshore through the Gulf Stream.

Can't wait to see the Bahamas videos Sam

You guys were bookin' past those domes. How fast do you think that was?

Anyone else get a Waterworld vibe when they came up to the jet ski's near the domes ???

I got the same cat man, you should really get the jib for it because it will perform a lot better and will make it easier to tack.

Simple fun is best!

My taxes line had me rollin

I feel like Paul must have felt when John met Yoko.

Zoe's hilarious ... no better time to do your taxes than when you're hanging off the side of a Hobie Cat! Also, I was wondering about the "no-see-ems" when I saw that you pitched a tent on that beach. I live in Florida so I know that those things can be rough.

A hint about those two wood square pops you put up front. You should stain and or seal them before the water takes a toll on them. Also are you using a GPS to navigate. I haven’t heard you mention them in your videos.

I camped at X01 once. Learned about banner tow and flight tour operating Nice area near way down there.lol

You might consider some netting to put over your containers to secure them to the boat. I pray it doesn't happen and I'm not trying to jinx you kids but those little kats can flip. If that were to happen having to try to recover all that gear as it floats away could be a pain or even impossible. Not sure just a thought. I love watching you kids Sam because you're getting out there and doing it instead of an old codger like me who sits here land locked typing on a keyboard...

Damn Sam, Zoe is a keeper! Adventure girl writ large! I think you should def try the Hobie in the gulf stream a few times before commiting to a crossing, just my humble opinion. It's a bumpy, wavy ride! Plan for the worst case scenario and you'll do ok. God speed but don't lose Zoe damnit! :)

your wrapups make the whole video. zoey? is definitely a loose cannon. fair winds.

Nice video... Thanks... Will send a contribution your way to keep you going!

Bacon cheddar w/ spicy nugs. I get the same thing from Wendys.

It's not rocket science. If you want to get enough sleep, then bring along comfy sleep accommodations. If you don't want to get bitten, prepare for bugs. No need to reinvent the wheel. It's camping 101. It seems you like to start from scratch and figure it out, so enjoy!

No Jib, No Tacking. Backwinding the Jib is a normal way to bring the bow across the wind.

More info about island camping would be nice. What are the rules? Two week limit?

That looks like Cayo Costa that you slept on.

Nice video

Very good video!

Practice righting the boat in waves many times before even thinking about sailing to the bahamas

?Do you have a bug out kit if you run into a major problem while out far in the ocean.

Your videos are always so fun! Good luck on your trip! And Zoey, make sure you eat him before he eats you when you run out of food. LOL

The first time I sailed a hobbie I was what tacking was flat or to jib was plain dead. Not as easy. Need lots of speed.

cool adventure. Put an electric trolling motor on that thing and you will be set

Lost audio during early rowing, copyrighted song blanked/muted?

Great work Sam, still no jib?

Yo Sam! No way! You're at Pointe South Condominiums where I'm at now too. Sent ya an ig message. Let's get a beer if you're still around.

How long will the sail to Bahamas take?

I'm liking the increased Zoey footage.

Thanks!

A friend and I got caught in a wind/water eddy out in the Chesapeake with every flying insect in eastern Maryland on a Hobie 16. After a couple of hours of being eaten alive I got in the water with all the jellyfish (also caught in the eddy) and swam us out. I'm thinking that you can relate lol.

Got your self a really good first mate buddy. You both seem to be having a really good time and that’s what it’s all about. enjoy life and every thing it has to offer. Watching your videos help take me to a place a lot better than the Tv news channels for sure!

dam down the road from me

Great adventures!

I’m ready to do this too 🤘🤘🤘🍻🍻🍻🍻

I'll have to agree, that Bahamas trip is impossible. That would be as crazy as going solo across the pacific in a 23', or solo across the Atlantic in a 27'. It can't be done.

Put tea tree oil on mosquito bites it stops the itch.

Is it worth getting yourself a trolling motor and small solar panel?

would you recommend garhauer?