Sailing across the Norwegian Sea. Oyster 48 tour

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  • After resolving a dragging anchor and some dead batteries I brave the polar bears to hike around svalbard. Then we sail back across the Norwegian sea to Tromsø and tour Ed’s Oyster 48.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 113

  • @biketouringusa4390
    @biketouringusa4390 2 роки тому +3

    Ed has a nice boat. I'm glad he gave us the tour because it's very educational.

  • @taraburdette2024
    @taraburdette2024 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you! My son will be full time sailing soon, and I really enjoy watching your videos so I can see the possibilities he has waiting for him!❤️

  • @andrzejszajnowski6129
    @andrzejszajnowski6129 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this story.Oyster owner sounds very frendly

  • @Brad.whatthe
    @Brad.whatthe 2 роки тому +37

    Glad to see you didn’t have to rastle a polar bear Sam, I was a bit concerned when you showed the tracks, those things can smell a pickled herring from miles away

    • @kensherlock6475
      @kensherlock6475 2 роки тому +5

      I couldn't believe he didn't have a rifle just in case.

    • @jansveen
      @jansveen 2 роки тому +8

      @@kensherlock6475 or flares, signal guns. This should be aboard any sailboat like that. But sadly, a lot of people go up there, ignorant, and polar bears are shoot dead because of stuoid and arogant behavior.

    • @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665
      @clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 2 роки тому

      @@kensherlock6475
      Its a legal requirement there and the last person killed by a bear it was not far from that site.
      If you shoot a Bear you are in legal trouble because its assumed that you failed to deter the beast...and get out of its way but its probably less paperwork than if you get eaten through not being prepared or paying attention to the fact you are not the natural apex predator.

  • @davidc6510
    @davidc6510 2 роки тому +12

    Another great Sam Holmes Sailing update. Thanks for the tour of "Lia" it sure is a beautiful boat with lots of cool features especially those customized by the previous owner as well as Ed. Thanks for sharing!

  • @andrewredman517
    @andrewredman517 2 роки тому +3

    Great vid, Sam. It's been encouraging to see your skill and experience mature. Thanks for taking us along with your journey.

  • @naturalflow157
    @naturalflow157 2 роки тому

    This is absolutely outstanding content and an adventurous journey we can get transferred into thanks to your creativity and sharing. Love it and it's so amazing how inspirational it is and pushes not only me but as well others to make something out of our lives. A big thank you again and wishing you a safe journey.

  • @jfv65
    @jfv65 2 роки тому +4

    I like the mid cockpit. I suppose it will make for a better comfortabel ride whenever the boat is pitching up and down. In that case being close to the middle of the boat guarantees the best comfort.

  • @naturescritter4691
    @naturescritter4691 2 роки тому

    Thank you for taking us on your adventures

  • @andymaclennan4485
    @andymaclennan4485 2 роки тому

    Great to see 'Lia' in action, beautiful boat and currently in her winter mooring a mere 50' from my own wee yacht.

  • @finbarrmurphy701
    @finbarrmurphy701 2 роки тому +2

    Great to see you on an Irish boat Sam.

  • @terrygrady7683
    @terrygrady7683 2 роки тому

    Sam is taking it all in and wiser for it.

  • @mytreasurechess
    @mytreasurechess 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you, Sam. What a trip!
    How about the large buggy pulled by a team of doggos? Wild. Seeing the Buckminster Fuller style pods around each tech device is a singular chance in a lifetime to learn what's there, even on a video. Especially best on one as authentic as yours. Great of you to persevere. Ed is a fantastic Captain of his vessel. Will pop over to see Part 2 of Tour.

  • @dagfinnopsvik4180
    @dagfinnopsvik4180 2 роки тому +4

    Some years ago, two girls meet a polar bear while hiking on Platåfjellet (same platou you are hiking). They did not have any weapons, and 22 year old Jeanette Olaussen got killed while her friend managed to escape back to Longyearbyen.

    • @samholmessailing
      @samholmessailing  2 роки тому +11

      You don’t have to outrun the bear. Only your friends 😉

    • @thenorseman2804
      @thenorseman2804 2 роки тому +5

      @@samholmessailing That was not funny Sam!

    • @bengaliinplatforms1268
      @bengaliinplatforms1268 2 роки тому

      @@thenorseman2804 This is a famous saying/proverb from a time when people needed a sense of humour in dealing with harsh conditions and danger. It is a truism on human nature.

  • @Gafford1
    @Gafford1 2 роки тому +1

    Sam, I was recently on the island Styrso in Gothenburg for vacation. We landed and the pilots went on strike the next day. It was a real mess with trying to get back home. I hope things went smoothly for you. Thanks for the video.

  • @IWannaGoSailing
    @IWannaGoSailing 2 роки тому

    Studying for my ASA101. I'm hoping to enjoy similar to what you're doing within the next 4-5 years. I love watching your adventures.

  • @notwhatiwasraised2b
    @notwhatiwasraised2b 2 роки тому +2

    that was a very daring hike

  • @samuelsaunders155
    @samuelsaunders155 2 роки тому +6

    Im not gonna lie, that auto main sail is awesome

    • @samholmessailing
      @samholmessailing  2 роки тому

      Its so convenient!

    • @volvotango8363
      @volvotango8363 2 роки тому

      @@samholmessailing what if the motor breaks or the thing gets jammed?!! Is there a reliable manual override?

    • @samholmessailing
      @samholmessailing  2 роки тому

      @@volvotango8363 i think so

  • @OurCabinInThewoods
    @OurCabinInThewoods 2 роки тому +1

    I cant wait to see you back on your boat hitting the water. be safeout there

  • @carlospenalver8721
    @carlospenalver8721 2 роки тому +1

    It’s a joy to see when someone is living their dream of sailing the world. I don’t know if you remember me but I believe we met, I was with my then girlfriend who is now my wife . I can’t remember exactly where or be 100 percent sure it was you but in florida I believe it was Saint Johns or Volusia county I had mistaken you for one of our friends because you are the spitting image of him. Perhaps you remember a local sailer as well Joshua Dobbs . If it’s wasn’t you then I apologize but still so great to see your videos and wish you the best .

  • @patrickjames1080
    @patrickjames1080 2 роки тому

    Brilllllliant Sam - thanks for sharing 👍

  • @Spookykidshow
    @Spookykidshow 2 роки тому +4

    love your channel dude I just turned 32 and bought myself fallout 4 because my baby momma wont let me buy a sailboat lol

  • @chriskelly6559
    @chriskelly6559 2 роки тому

    Thanx Sailor Sam!

  • @toptierbillionaire1474
    @toptierbillionaire1474 2 роки тому +1

    This is too cool. I living through you right now. Thanks for sharing !

  • @mikebikboy
    @mikebikboy 2 роки тому +3

    Hey Sam I have a Cape Dory 27 planning to cruise the Caribbean. What's your anchor / chain / rode set up, curious. thanks.

  • @audiofreq2699
    @audiofreq2699 2 роки тому

    I can only imagine how deprived of night time you must feel. You seem anxious to get back to your solo trips! great stuff man!

  • @jurgenblick5491
    @jurgenblick5491 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! An Oyster

  • @ShadowMasta
    @ShadowMasta 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @DabskieDabs
    @DabskieDabs 2 роки тому

    Enjoy watching you videos.

  • @svcyclops
    @svcyclops 2 роки тому

    Dead band adjustment would be my guess for the autopilot.

  • @mortenlykke1131
    @mortenlykke1131 2 роки тому +1

    You really dont wanna run into a polarbear without a rifle lol

  • @1minutecomicswalahollywood648
    @1minutecomicswalahollywood648 2 роки тому +2

    0:17
    tug supply vessel
    You're so blessed.
    Calm Ocean.

  • @pancakelens75
    @pancakelens75 2 роки тому

    Scenic Eclipse was indeed the ideal name for that sight-blocking behemoth LOL🤣
    But yeah, no bueno up there in the polar bears home/domain without protection. Super glad you didn’t encounter any, for the bear’s sake also🙏🏼

  • @paulholmes489
    @paulholmes489 2 роки тому

    Very good video!

  • @ranarosatravels
    @ranarosatravels 2 роки тому +4

    I enjoy watching your videos but do have to say that, from watching another UA-camr who lives in Svalbard, roaming the area without a rifle is not wise. You were fortunate. It's one thing to be a risk-taker but do suggest being respectful of laws and be mindful of your risks.

  • @eagle2032
    @eagle2032 2 роки тому +3

    That hike had me sweating

  • @Snalder
    @Snalder 2 роки тому

    Went straight past my house in tromsø

  • @SHERULESTHEWAVES
    @SHERULESTHEWAVES 2 роки тому

    Kåseberga in the end, right?

  • @redwood1957
    @redwood1957 2 роки тому +1

    What a life. If I could sketch you could be a farside cartoon. Go to the north pole and get a ticket, walk for miles no polar bears, go to an igloo community to find out its a super secure world power instalation. Don't stop,thank you

  • @millamulisha
    @millamulisha 2 роки тому

    Subscribed. Looks fun. 🤩

  • @tmc200527
    @tmc200527 2 роки тому +1

    It's more like you hope a polar bear doesn't see you.

  • @duggid4859
    @duggid4859 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @xa1a
    @xa1a 2 роки тому +1

    Hey Sam, where's Pickled Herring? I cant swim, and as such am not comfortable doing what you do, so I live vicariously through your UA-cam channel when I can! Cheers!

    • @samholmessailing
      @samholmessailing  2 роки тому +2

      Enrout from kåseberga to Västervik now share.garmin.com/SamHolmes

  • @WilliamLHart
    @WilliamLHart 2 роки тому +11

    Glad you made it back safely. You have been very fortunate so far relying on the kindness of strangers but for goodness sake Sam, do some research before you enter a new country (re: Polar bears and rifles). Local and national customs and laws are not always like the USA. The further you travel the more this is true.

  • @boatlifepassion1823
    @boatlifepassion1823 2 роки тому

    You're welcome to the Swedish arcipelago 😃 Especially the Stockholm arcipelago 👍

  • @jonnenne
    @jonnenne 2 роки тому +1

    Many people don't realize that every sailboat will leak in some conditions. If you want a boat that never leaked, you need to buy a new one. And you will soon realize that too will leak.

  • @nohandlexyz
    @nohandlexyz 2 роки тому +2

    How did you get all those batteries recharged? The solar panels?

  • @cjtn1746
    @cjtn1746 2 роки тому

    Loving all the great info...but seriously getting Hitchcock vibes from the birds in the background. lol... Thanks Sam! Seriously though, keep it up. Love your diverse vids.

  • @hmspain52
    @hmspain52 2 роки тому

    Cold, wet, no sleep, mix in a bit of terror (polar bears?!?)... ah, the sailin' life!

  • @gidge34
    @gidge34 2 роки тому

    Tension seamed tangible

  • @fantasyfishstixx2880
    @fantasyfishstixx2880 2 роки тому +1

    Loves these videos. A dream of mine to accomplish someday

  • @marinmontage
    @marinmontage 2 роки тому

    Sam, come to Karlskrona 😊

  • @DavidoftheDesert
    @DavidoftheDesert 2 роки тому

    Sam, Keep up the good work to take us places far far away. Like these adventures!! Keep it up Sam!! #Davidofthedesert

  • @FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill
    @FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill 2 роки тому +2

    769th like posted at 3:22 of this 7,513th view - "Harvesting sea spinach" would be a proper caption. Salty salad, anyone?

  • @endlesssummer4045
    @endlesssummer4045 2 роки тому

    Hi how do you call this cool mast with electric Sail?

  • @deanc685
    @deanc685 4 місяці тому

    The Polar Bear is one of the few animals that will stalk and kill humans.

  • @ericvonwiegen5672
    @ericvonwiegen5672 2 роки тому

    Nice 👍

  • @Heathaze813
    @Heathaze813 2 роки тому

    Sam do you use AIS? Would like to track the Herring on Marine Traffic.

  • @tomriley5790
    @tomriley5790 2 роки тому +3

    Don't think Sam did any research on Polar bears! Electric stove/bbq gets around the propane problem, otherwise you have to rig together some valves and refil one from the other which is sketchy at best.

    • @jonnenne
      @jonnenne 2 роки тому

      Electric runs into issues quickly with arctic sailing.

    • @tomriley5790
      @tomriley5790 2 роки тому

      @@jonnenne such as?

  • @DixieFatline
    @DixieFatline 2 роки тому +1

    480p? Jeez... what is this the 90s?

  • @robbieodonovan1201
    @robbieodonovan1201 2 роки тому

    What part of Cork is your friend from Sam?

    • @LiaSailing
      @LiaSailing 2 роки тому +2

      I'm from Cobh - the best part 😉

  • @jackfntwist
    @jackfntwist 2 роки тому +2

    Your videos look like you shot them with a 1997 cell phone. Lol Time to level up the quality.

  • @sylvesterinfl
    @sylvesterinfl 2 роки тому +5

    I am switching into "father" mode. The part with the polar bear print and you walking alone unarmed is absolutely irresponsible! You would not swim in open ocean without a safety rope, right?. Be smart and wise. "FATHER mode off." Love the rest of the show.

  • @anthonyrstrawbridge
    @anthonyrstrawbridge 2 роки тому

    ✌️

  • @jcfrazier5853
    @jcfrazier5853 2 роки тому

    Polar bear: No gun permit? Hmm, sounds like a free lunch!
    Sam: well I found a PVC pipe and a potato, and luckily had my hairspray with me for propellant and 💥 BOOM!
    Polar bear: you've got to be kidding me! I'm out of here.

  • @tomatobrush3283
    @tomatobrush3283 2 роки тому

    Does he live on his boat the whole time?

    • @93ryan5
      @93ryan5 2 роки тому

      Yes for months at a time he'll take the boat out of the water in late fall.

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 2 роки тому

    How r u?.Likke-how excellent channel,=))

  • @paulpuckerinGM
    @paulpuckerinGM 2 роки тому +4

    Wow that's crazy to wake up with the Pickle adrift! Glad those folks helped you out. Polar bears are no joke. Watch out.

    • @davidc6510
      @davidc6510 2 роки тому +3

      Sam is on his friend Ed's Oyster 48 named "Lia" with whom he and some other sailed from Norway to Svalbard.

    • @zenolachance1181
      @zenolachance1181 2 роки тому

      Polar bears hunt people. They are the only species that will actively track and kill people for food. Not something to be trifled with, or to assume you won't run into one.

  • @eddieseachord4985
    @eddieseachord4985 2 роки тому

    Called HARRP 🤣

  • @jurgenblick5491
    @jurgenblick5491 2 роки тому +1

    What a beautiful lady

  • @stephanievegter5438
    @stephanievegter5438 2 роки тому

    🇿🇦👍🏻

  • @markbennett9787
    @markbennett9787 2 роки тому +2

    Sorry to be critical but the sound quality during your conversation is initially poor, it gets better but it was difficult to follow.

    • @samholmessailing
      @samholmessailing  2 роки тому

      Yeah we were to far from the camera and the birds were noisy

  • @tyrotrainer765
    @tyrotrainer765 2 роки тому +2

    The volume is too low. I had Bluetooth buds in and it was impossible to hear you. Then on laptop speaker it was way too low.

    • @Drinksfromtap
      @Drinksfromtap 2 роки тому

      Weird, I heard it fine on Bluetooth earbuds and on my phone speaker, and I often have trouble hearing 🤷‍♂️

    • @tyrotrainer765
      @tyrotrainer765 2 роки тому

      @@Drinksfromtap Weird. I never complain on Sam's channel, but I just could not hear it. It might be an issue with my phone.

  • @jansveen
    @jansveen 2 роки тому +12

    I have lived in Longyearbyen, and strolling around like that with no flares or anything is very ignorant. Just up where you were, two women were attacked by a polar bear. They were also just having a walk in the park with no guns or flares. One of them jumped off the cliffs, the other was killed by the polar bear. And so the polar bear was shoot dead. Try to understand and respect the wild nature. We are just guests there. It's not Disney land.

  • @robbyroyal10000
    @robbyroyal10000 2 роки тому

    Don't forget me Portsmouth to Stockholm pick me up to meet Greta thunberg Sam👍🙂

  • @paulchristensen7709
    @paulchristensen7709 2 роки тому

    Sam, I always enjoy your videos except I frequently can not hear what is being said. Paul

  • @kevinohalloran8465
    @kevinohalloran8465 2 роки тому

    You need a lead in to tell the viewers your name and quick background of your channel for new potential subscribers.

    • @samholmessailing
      @samholmessailing  2 роки тому +4

      Its the same as my channel name. Sam Holmes 😀 crossing oceans in questionable sailing vessels

    • @kevinohalloran8465
      @kevinohalloran8465 2 роки тому

      @@samholmessailing Be a little more descreptive. Who, What, Where, When & Why. You have great content!

  • @YankeeinSC1
    @YankeeinSC1 2 роки тому

    Stop hiking without your paraglider!

    • @YankeeinSC1
      @YankeeinSC1 2 роки тому +1

      From now on paraglider and a rifle at all times.

  • @1958indyfan
    @1958indyfan 2 роки тому +1

    How come the solar panels couldn't keep the batteries up? Go home to your own boat.

    • @samholmessailing
      @samholmessailing  2 роки тому +3

      The because one of the batteries were dead.

    • @smartenglishjp
      @smartenglishjp 2 роки тому

      @@samholmessailing interesting, so having one dead battery in a parallel battery connection will stop all the other batteries charging?

  • @grimyjersey6499
    @grimyjersey6499 2 роки тому

    Your audio sucks in the Norwegian videos. It sounds like you are rambling.