7 days alone offshore in the Gulf Stream. Florida to North Carolina.
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- After waiting out bad weather in the Dry Tortugas we sail back to Key West. I drop off Zoe and set out alone offshore for a 7 day passage up the Gulf Stream. When the wind turns against the stream, the waves get big! Eventually I make landfall in Southport North Carolina.
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& miss Zoe ? No.
@@JohnAvantiBK you’kk
I was about to say... my man isn't sailing alone anymore since he got Zoe his boat maiden :)
For those of us she haters! Thanks!
Sam, I’m a very busy dad of 3. I’m 49 and my dreams of learning to sail don’t exactly excite my wife (lol) but it’s just great to live vicariously through your adventures. So exciting to listen to everything on noise canceling headphones. Great job and I’m looking forward to some merch.
Who on earth could give a thumbs down to these videos! This guy is living the Dream in every sense of the expression! If you ever make it to Seattle, I’ll stop by to say hi! 🍻
Thomas, in the same boat here...only add the dog...Sam, let us know if you visit Baltimore or Annapolis...
Do your dreams excite you? Make time for yourself, man. Nobody else will. In the end, the only things you'll regret are the things you wanted to do in life but didn't even attempt.
Thomas, I'm in the same "boat". Father (39) of two (6 yr old girl, 9 yr old boy) and the wife has a fear of the ocean. I want to retire and sail the world, but she is supportive once the kids are out of the best and we have finances in order. I hope you can live your dream, even if it's later than you wanted.
I have disliked videos by accident a few times, due to rogue taps on the ole smartphone or iPad. It happens.
@Fred Flintstone that's good advice! Sam also prefers dealing with smaller vessels overall. The bigger the boat, the less likely you'll have time to sail it because you're always fixing stuff. Unfortunately, we didnt have a sailboat when Sam was a kid but we did send him to sailing day camp for a couple summers. We had kayaks which is another easy, inexpensive way get your kids on the water.
Your channel is one of the best on UA-cam. No crappy piped music just the fantasic Music of the seas and the wind.
Thank you for sharing.
Warren s/y Legend
Some of the others music is just horrible badly picked for the activities why bother ?
Life is good when a jar of pickles is the highlight of the day
A jar of pickles is definitely a highlight to any day. Love pickles!
Yeah I like when he said they’re still good. They’re pickled of course they are still good....They don’t even need to be refrigerated
And he gives them a sniff lol
Very well said!
You’ve gotta try the Claussen hearty garlic (sandwich slices are my pref). My god, they’re insanely awesome ♥️ Life changing lol
Love your solo sailing vids. Your passage from LA to Hawaii lit a fire in me. A girl from Boston who has never set foot on a sailboat. But now my husband and I are taking the ASA 101 & 103 in two weeks as our vacation. Thank you Sam!
Right on! ⛵️
That’s so awesome
I haven’t been off shore since ‘95. You bring back a lot of memories!
Sam never stopped smiling, even when his eyes were full of fear. It was almost a death's-head grin for a while there. That's sailoring!
That was freaking epic that is what people are wanting to see! 🇺🇸🙏🏻💪⚓️🎖
I feel like this authentic video, especially with a good title as it has, should gain some nice traction. You have had some big adventures afloat! Stay well Sam.
Haha I’ve been watching some of your older videos and my favorite part of this one is “I found a jar of pickles”
The closest I have ever gone to a boat is looking at the supply vessels load up at my work, you sir have an amazing smile and a great attitude, hats off to you sir
Those SpaceX boats are Go Ms Chief and Go Ms Tree. Meant for catching the nose fairings (payload coverings) of their Falcon 9 rockets as they parachute down from a launch. There are two fairings on their rockets so they sent two boats; One for each fairing. The fairings are worth a couple million each so it's definitely worth trying to catch and reuse them. Mr. Steven was the original fairing catcher out of Los Angeles until the original company went bankrupt so SpaceX bought them out and moved them to the East coast where more launches occur.
Cool!
24:35 "that was legitimately scary"... Not the words this mom likes to hear 😳. But, of course, he is STILL smiling when he says it.
Wow thanks for the info. Awesome
@@samholmessailing You're cool, Sam!
I remember getting so excited over a can of Beenie Weenies.
Love the style of these videos! Just plain and simple yet still enough detail to get an idea of what it’s like out there. It reminded me a lot of another youtuber Colin Haley who documents his alpine climbs - and then I realized that sounds like his voice around 0:39! You guys have a similar style and it’s great!
Sam, you did a fantastic job on this video. Really gets across the experience. In fact, I think I'll watch it again!!!
"Stuff breaks, stuff breaks, stuff breaks", that's my new mantra thanks 😂
Calm, cool and collected! Quite the sailor! ⛵️
The water was so clear! Beautiful
Another awesome adventure Sam! It’s great to live at sea vicariously through your channel! I’d love to help out around the boat when you’re in the Chesapeake Bay Area. Let me know if there is an amazon wishlist you have going for parts needed on the boat or anything else to help keep this dream of yours alive!
We learned from having an on-board for over a decade... don't have an inboard. We sold that sailboat and bought one that was 2' shorter with an OUTBOARD motor on the back. It's much easier to work on and honestly everything else, too! We were always fighting the inboard... always fixing something, replacing this, doing that. It got annoying. No more! The outboard is such a better option, and you get more room on the boat! Win win!
As someone who has watched a lot of your videos, ive become quite interested in sailing. Is there any way you could make a video where you could give some instruction on how to get started in sailing? Like how did you get your start? How much experience did you have before you felt comfortable going out for long trips?
If you've already made a video like this, and Ive just missed it, let me know please!
I appreciate the content a lot!
Is this the guy that sailed from California to Hawaii by himself?
Yes. Kicking off the dock. As soon as he got into open ocean, he got sea sick.
He tssid he caught one this big and I laughing with my coz in Looe
@@kriley9386 ...Lots of salty sailors still get seasick. Perhaps you know some of them? Probably not, otherwise you'd lay off the snark.
yes in a 23 oday, which I just bought
Think it was a Ranger 23... Not ODay
Yep, Sam is still a badass! Love your can do attitude. Stay safe out there.
Wonderful stuff Skipper Sam, look after yourself and best of luck with the upcoming maintenance, great video, thankyou.
Leaning off the boat to relieve oneself without being attached to the boat, and just "holding on" seems like a sure-fire way to ultimately fall off the boat and drown.
Hey Sam, glad to see we are both fans of Founders "All Day IPA"
Its good stuff!
Sam has the most upbeat attitude. He is the only captain that still can smile when he runs aground or things go wrong. Keep sailing, keep smiling and stay cool.
My friend described his forty-foot sailboat as: "my hole in the water I through money into."
we have a sign that says that at my sailing club
Sure is!
Why did you sell the dingy? Was the motor ruined? Why didn’t Zoe continue? She gave up?
Back when i was learning to sail in Australia,the yacht master described owning a boat was similar to "Standing in a cold shower while tearing up $100 bills" lol
old joke of course it applies to all, house, kids, human body. truck, dirt bike, horse.
boats, dog. while with your coffee, contemplate, what gives the most pleasure , and throw extra money..
this Sam ROCKS...
I miss Zoe already too. What a sweetheart!
As a local NC guy thinking about getting into sailing, seeing these videos has been helpful and inspiring. Hope one day I can get out there and cross paths with you!
Sam you are a movie star! I sent all my brothers your video!!! Thank you! Jim.
I try to make a point of watching a couple of Sam's videos everyday as inspiration. The kid is the definition of "unflappable"! He takes everything in stride. I (and my wife) which I was like that, too. 'm learning a lot and plan on taking up sailing after Covid. I do have a couple of questions: is lightening a problem for sailboats? What electronic equipment is indispensable on Sam's boat?
Occasionally sailboats get struck by lightning but it isn’t as much of a problem as you might think. The only electronica equipment that is indispensable would be my GPS on my phone
Love your videos Sam! Good luck on your next voyage
So good man! I'm a year into solo sailing from Greece back to Australia. Haven't made any vids yet despite watching loads on UA-cam. You've inspired me to get started. Keep up the good work hombre.
Thank you young man for the great footage doing something I only dream of doing.I really would like to give it a try.You do a great job narrowaiting thru your video to make them exciting and infromative.Enjoy my friend.Stay safe.
New to channel. Sailing is my life long dream. Love the videos!
So I don't know if anybody's mentioned this to you or if that boat has one it's failing but you should not run two batteries directly off each other without a battery isolator especially if they're in parallel. We use it in automotive all the time this way one bad battery does not drain the good one.
MY IDEA FOR MERCHANDISE IS A NICE “T” shirt with your big smile face and the logo
“KEEP ON SMILING.” “Sailor Sam”
Sam just wanted to drop by and say I love your channel and your content. You are my favorite UA-camr to watch, you have an incredible personality and are such a like-able and knowledgeable guy. Keep up the great work 🤙🏻 Cheers from Vacaville, Ca
Absolutely supreme job . That had it all Sam. A incredible installment. Incredible!
Dude what a surprise to see the fairing catching spacex boat?!!!!?? Awesome
Survived another one.
You know more
what leaks are like...
And on to drilling more holes...
I like the sunsets, skyline, lubbers don't see as much,
like big sky out west.
Glad you got
the battery sorted out
no motor
not as fun
with no wind...
(The usual in river sailing, btw)
Peace
It's weird how stressed out I get when the weather gets really rough out there. I mean, I KNOW Sam is gonna make it. I've seen videos more recent than this one. So why worry? What a blast this channel is.
I would never go in the water without being roped to the boat securely, never.
Yaa..dive with a rope..55 now....5yrs ago and back....iv always just dove......but iv had a few cramps now..I c how people drown
Big ocean for that boat to float away
Then you are shark bait!
Where are you guys from? I grew up in Venice beach in 1960 on. 2909 beach ave. Venice Beach. Across from marina del Rey!
@@JBrecht16 yes, current can be more deadly than wind, Hell gate in NYC.. But also those squalls change everything very fast. LIFELINE has a very important meaning; never leave boat without it.
One of the best things about Sam's videos in the natural sound of the waves and ocean. It puts you right there.
Thanks Sam, really enjoyed the voyage. Good how you figured out your charging problem. Now to solve the leak. Looking foward to your adventure travelling north.
I sold my sailboat 20 years ago! I'm missing that boat thanks to you! Ha! Maybe 90 year olds shouldn't sail! Totally enjoy the videos. Jim
Damn mustve been good ttimes bud
Port San Luis ca
@@bigchivo4199 is today a good sailing day!!
@@jamesallen2207 everyday is buddy
Great video. Thanx for sharing!
Great video, Sam! way to own those waves.
I usually relax when I watch sailing vids. Not with yours. It’s like I am yelling at the screen. Like watching a Saints football game. You are one of the luckiest people I know. So laid back. And funny too. You scare me but can’t wait till next adventure.
Great video Sam! Any plans to cross any oceans one of these days? I first came across your channel when your Pacific solo crossing popped up in my suggested videos. I doubled my monthly support to help you get further north! Be honest, what are your thoughts on Patreon? I hear lots of mixed views on it. I can always switch to PayPal or Venmo if it means you get to keep more of the money.
Aye, same here!
Hey thanks for the support. I definitely plan to cross an ocean on this boat. Still trying to work out if it will be possible this season though. Patreon takes a 5% cut I believe. venmo gives me 100%. Paypal varies, i think it depends on how people pay.
Hey Sam. I live in Wilmington NC if you need anything. Happy to help.
Creepy....
@@offplanetevent offering help is creepy now huh
@@molonlabe8470 yup, these days it is. Youre probably creepy too, thats why you find it so normal.
@@offplanetevent when you have a flat tire in the middle of no where....i will remember to not stop to see if you need help.
@@dmcd7333 I dont own a car. I live and travel on a boat. So I guess...if I were sinking, you wouldnt help?
dude your unusually fearless.
32:11 is Old Baldy Lighthouse on Bald Head Island. Awesome video, God bless!
Nice job Sam! Story telling and setup is getting better every upload.
Leak: My Cape Dory 25 has a gutter next to the track on each side of the companionway hatch. There are 3 or 4 reliefs in this gutter for water to drain outside. Theses reliefs can become clogged with debris causing water to find it's way forward and leak exactly in the spots you pointed out.
Also a dodger should help... it just money 💰
Excellent!
Thanks!
I had the leaking hatch beams on my Cape Dory 30 Ketch, very irritating for 8 years.. I took off the "Turtle" (hood with all the screws) covering the sliding hatch. The water comes from the two opening channels and seeps between the fiberglass and the beams, whether hatch is closed and with boards in won't help. Old silicone had separated. Tried putty, new silicone, didn't help. I finally let 5 minute epoxy to flow in the crack on sides of the beams. Been dry ever since. Since I had a mizzen mast stopped the sliding hatch for complete removal. I had to cut the forward and hidden part of the hatch (the beam is the stop) then re-glass the piece and make strong enough.
Great trip looking down in the open ocean is something I realize I have never done before. that was amazing to see!
Always physically isolate your starting and house bank batteries instead of running them all together. Use a Blue Sea Systems battery selector switch and then an ACR to combine them for charging.
Put a longer tow line on your dinghy. Adjust the length so it crests the waves the same time your boat does. Be sure to pull it tight to the stern when you back up to prevent fouling the prop with the line.
I just brought a sailboat in NC. Planning to go to Florida from there as my first real trip. First I have to learn to Sail. 😂
Sam you are the best. That's all I have to say.
Hope all has gone well with your procedure Sam. Great footage of some heavy weather sailing here. The Pickled Herring and the Cool Cucumber. Lol. The ubermensch scarcely notices that he is alone, high above the crowd. He does not need to boast. He is busy at the helm, in command of his life. "Today as always, men fall into two groups: slaves and free men. Whoever does not have two-thirds of his day for himself, is a slave, whatever he may be: a statesman, a businessman, an official, or a scholar." Friedrich Nietzche
And keep playing that 🎷 "Without music, life would be a mistake" F.N.
Still have not idea how you ended up in my feed but I certainly enjoy watching these! Congrats on making this happen for you!
He ended up in my feed after watching a bunch of windsurfing videos. I was like, "Who is this guy with the teeth?", but then I watched his Pacific crossing and I've been hooked ever since.
Being mostly a lakes guy from Michigan, I was surprised at how blue (on a clear day) the deep open ocean was when I went on a charter out of Hatteras. I can see it in your vids too. Nice work.
In 1992 my wife and I took a Norwegian Cruise Lines cruise to Bermuda, leaving out of New York. During our first day at sea, we took the bridge tour with a group of people, and while the guide was talking about something, we separated from the group and I sidled up to the watch officer standing by the chart table. I
I tapped my finger on the-then Defense Mapping Agency Hydrographic-Topgraphic logo on chart to get the officer's attention, and said to him "I work at this agency. I help make your charts." That got his full attention, and he proceeded to give us a very nice tour of the bridge, professional-courtesy style, all the while still keeping with his bridge duties, of course.
The pointed one instrument out as the fathometer, and then added, "But it's not reading right now because we're beyond its maximum depth." I naively asked, "How deep does it read, then?", and he responded "Ten thousand feet of water." I literally gulped, like in the movies, and thanked him for his time, and we left.
Later we went up on deck and looked at the water. It was the deepest darkest blue I had ever seen -- almost black. We looked at it in silence for a moment, and then my wife said, "Now you know where they got 'navy blue' from."
She seemed ready to get off 🤣
Just catching up on all your vids really enjoying them mate gday from new Zealand
Nice entertainment while I work at my miserable desk all day. :)
Hello Sam ! I'm enjoying your sailing videos , you really are a good sailor ! I like the idea of those floating white mooring balls , you don't have to worry about getting your anchor stuck ! Are they available all over the world ? Your new boat is way cool , especially the inside ! Be careful and safe ! Next time when your in Key West try a Conch Fritter for me , I always wanted one ! Thanks for the videos !
Love your videos Sam! No other sailing content as authentic as yours
You sir are living my dream. When I finally decide to throw in the towel at work, I'm going to learn as much as I can about navigating the seas, and then I'm going to buy a boat and sail off! Thanks for posting your adventures brother.
That’s rad that you saw the space x boats
That was great Sam!
Listening to chris cross- sailing... while sailing. Elite move 😂
If you make it to Canada, check out sailing up the Saint John river. I grew up there and many people say it's a beautiful place to sail. I actually saw it in a yachting magazine once. I know an old sailor there as well. Interesting guy to sail and drink beers with.
Nice. Put a sock or windcap over the microphone 🙈😂😂. Great vidsz. Greetings from netherlandsz
I live out in Southport, if you need a car for a grocery run or anything just give me a shout!
Just discovered your channel and I am really impressed with your skills and amazing positive attitude. Now I’ll have to go back and watch them all. One day I hope to get some sailing adventures in if I can just get retired. Maybe not as hard core like this was though. Man that looked scary out there!
This is hurricane season good luck. Sunscreen for that nose!
amazing
Weather forecasts are taken with a grain of salt, haha! But it's been smooth sailing until it got to 20 knots, glad you got to Southport safe!
Love this, a big plus is your boat----- reasonable for middle class me, I can completely relate. . Towing a dink bad idea on that passage, good you sold. Those arm type autopilots don't hold up when batteries get low.
Cool. I use a windvane autopilot for long distance travel.
You inspire me so much! Really looking forward to the next adventure.
That gulf stream is your friend when headed north!
It's interesting trolling out there for blue marlin. Even if you're heading is south you're going north on the gps.
Best fishing on the planet out there off Boca Raton.
Hey Sam, long time fan! Love the videos but I have to ask, is there a video explaining how you got into this sort of thing? If not, would love to see one! Great videos man.
Can you show the night in sky in a future video? us city dwellers would really appreciate it :)
Brother that is one big stream.
The only thing I've ever feared about the Cape Fear river is that CURRENT! It can be brutal (or a gift from heaven). I'm in the upper Chesapeake - maybe I'll see you when you come through. Ron S/V True Blue
I hope you're well tethered to the boat when you're on deck in sustained 30 knot.
Dear Sam, good luck sailing always.
Glad you aren't towing your dinghy anymore and the log was no issue!
Could I design and 3d print something for a contribution? Gyro Cupholder or camera mount?
A friendly supper and any help with repairs awaits you in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. But you may want go further north for a proper 14 day quarantine passage. Maybe on your way back if you return to USA in the fall.
Gotta have that TB 🌮!
Cool youre going to Maine. I lived there most my life. theyve got a 14 day quarantine on outsiders now tho.
6:52 "Break stuff, break stuff, break stuff." So polite. I would have used more earthy language! (Off camera. I'm sure you must do.) Great footage and viewing, as always, and thanks. Let's hope you fix that annoying leak.
When you 1st approach/enter the gulf stream you can actually see the top water moving differently. Pretty amazing sight. Makes power drifting way more difficult.
A thicker wire will carry higher amperage with less voltage drop. Think of it like a hose. Voltage is the pressure that pushes water (electricity) through the hose (wire) and amperage is the volume that can go through. A thin hose is restrictive, a wider hose less restrictive.
Great explanation
I dont think your wife agrees with the hose analogy.
You are "the man" Sam !!! Keep it up ! enjoying you videos :-)
The sea is full of the bones of those who thought they could.....relieve themselves....over the side. Using the head can keep you alive