3 day sailing passage without a propeller.

After my best attempts to remove my mangled propeller failed, we took to sea again. The 100 mile passage to Olbia was slow going at times
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[@mammaholmes]

Excellent Sam and Ann-Elin!

[@mafp22w]

If she crews again, I’d like to by them both dinner.

[@don66776]

Sam, that was very impressive seamanship getting out of the marina and into the notorious Straits of Bonifacio. Several years ago, in a very comfortable & near new 43' Beneteau, it took us 3 attempts to cross those straits (from Porto Vecchio to Porto Cervo). Huge headwinds & huge seas bashed us back each time. So glad to see you had great weather for "Pickle" to make the trip. Looking forward to see how the propeller repair works out. 🙂

[@redwood1957]

Great exit from the marina thank you

[@edl617]

When my engine crapped out I sailed into my marine and the dock master called me to the office was upset because I violated the rules of the marine but when I asked him why he did not send the powerboat out to help me when I called him for over 15 minutes on the radio. He said he never heard it. That’s when i noticed the radio was off. He was surprised. Turned out the fused pop on the electric outlet the radio was plugged into.

[@larryhutchinson4271]

Kids don't try this at home, this act was performed by a professional. Great job sailor.

[@gregzeszotarski9927]

You are a frigging sailing ace Sam, great job getting out of that marina.

[@behonestwithyourself3718]

Ballsy sailing straight out of the Marina! Nailed it!

[@MrSychnant]

I always find it comforting to watch your videos when i am curled up in a warm bed.. ( I'm a 76 yr old ex yachtsman)

[@roywatson2120]

I Agree Sam with other comments, Ann - Ellin is a keeper, you seem so good for each other, thank you both for taking me with you on your journey, You are truly insprirational. I wish you continued happy sailing,

[@annelinsynnes]

Haha you never told me about the birds in the night! 🦆

[@samholmessailing]

You miss stuff when you’re sleeping 😄

[@stevenholton438]

😄

[@hermitoldguy6312]

Ooooh, new channel to subscribe to. :)

[@Tb0n3]

I really love how you focus on the actual sailing on your channel. So many others are beaches and babes lifestyle channels it seems. Ive finally got my boating license and actually slept over on anchor. Its pretty bad on a 23 ft. I have no idea how you even slept on your passage to Hawaii.

[@andreaarms5727]

I’ve been watching you for years now and as always I like your positivity…good luck getting a new prop!

[@smikusko]

Your crew is a keeper. :)

[@mafp22w]

I’m always glad to see her as crew. They both are good catches.

[@Velo1010]

Yea it seems they compliment each other.

[@mikejelinek1413]

Sam, I bet you enjoy having some company on the boat with you. Really enjoying your summer in the Med.

[@cortical1]

Your first mate is first rate, Sam! Hi Analise (sorry, I can't discern the spelling or pronunciation of your name from noisy videos)! Great to have a crew out at sea who's a real contributor and source of positive input. Cheers from the great sailing town of San Diego.

[@hermitoldguy6312]

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[@TheWealthOfNationz]

I think her name is Ann-Elin pronounced in English like Annaleen

[@cortical1]

@@TheWealthOfNationz Thanks! 👍🏻

[@alexmorton7730]

Well done. I must say that the air of your voyaging is added to immensely by Ann-Elin. There's a new lightness and joy.

[@johnlawrence7268]

😮Years ago I sailed small yachts, about 29 feet, from Kiel into and around the Danish islands. These yachts had no engines so everything was done under sail, using warps and "rowing". Great skills to learn which stood me in good stead on several later occasions.

[@thomasmartin2070]

The First Mate"s laugh is very infectious

[@Josh-e2l]

Sam you're a bloody good sailor, I wish I could do half the stuff you can do with a sailboat

[@briantambling3918]

I love the addition of your friend. It's cool seeing you experience these things with another person

[@QuickChip-v2w]

Ann-Elin & Sam, Thank you very much for taking us along on your adventure!

[@icholash]

Glad to see your lovely shipmate again.

[@rattlesnakeneckties3718]

Sailing out of the Marina!!! F#ck yeah!!! I was chearing for you all the way ⛵️

[@johnduffy532]

Your conversation with Ann about your various injuries was reminiscent of the movie Jaws when the main characters Quint, Hooper and Brody are drinking and having a similar conversation.

[@bake162]

We don’t need no stinking motors 😂 Nice work folks!

[@skippyone3085]

I like the new tidy boat, don't think it's ever been that organised. Wonder how that happened. Anyhow; nice slick scoot out of the marina under sail. Makes one wonder what it was like before motors on sailing vessels. I am sure there were lots of scratched paint and dents in those days. You could try finding a hard to dry out on attached to a pile. Limited tides in the med but it might allow you to get the prop off.

[@spindlespringsranch3108]

You guys are so cute together and you seem very happy.

[@ghostpines]

I’ll miss your best first mate!!! Safe travels Ann-Elin!!! Best of luck getting the new prop on Sam. Be safe!

[@izzzzzz6]

What a dream. You guys look great together. Sorry i don't know the details. If there is some romance in the air i bet it can be kind of awkward having to film such moments for the channel. Anyway. You guys look great and are doing a great job. Keep it up. These are once in a lifetime moments!

[@UUBrahman]

She has a wonderful voice.

[@Pillowcase]

"But there's a twist in it" Of course there's a twist in it, it's a spinnaker.

[@russellthomson5571]

You both did so well to sail out of the marina. Not easy at all. Who ever does that!

[@gpk7683]

Yes indeed your crew is a keeper. When will we see her again. Soon I hope.

[@stefanandersson5604]

Thanks for the sailing trip with you. You got a nice moonlight there! ❤😊

[@stevemorrell4066]

Hi Sam, You should try leaving marinas under sail more often - makes them much less scary. And maybe try sailing into them too - now THAT does get the Adrenalin going! I once saw a looong French Beneteau come straight in, drop most sails and turn to stop in their berth - glad no one was parked in it (herhum me...).

[@kirkrobbins9090]

I saw something like that on "Captian Ron!"

[@johnalmberg7512]

Sam, you confirm my belief that you need three things to be a long distance cruiser: sailing skills (10%), fix it skills (40%), nerve (50%). But a partner with a positive attitude is invaluable.

[@mailbagps]

for the singlehanded racers we always have a paddle onboard! this can work for propulsion or for steering in crisis - also boathook for pushing off during sailing in or out circumstances. Should have some way to make the shaft length vary is what I prefer. I used my to pass the "complete alternative rudder system" requirement for singlehanded transpac.

[@stevenhs8821]

Getting out under sail. So cool. Used to do it a lot in much smaller boats. It takes some thinking sometimes.

[@link1478]

Some injuries to the crew and boat, but a worthwhile trip! Thanks for sharing your experiences so often! I would love to sail some day.

[@JoyElectric567]

Dude, just buy a boat and go sailing if it appeals to you! There's nothing really complicated about it.

[@MA_Lop]

¡Gracias!

[@johntchb]

Hats off to your seamanship

[@karlsteingall6832]

Sam Your living the dream!

[@Techgnome21]

It's a good day when a new video comes out. Great maneuver at the beginning.

[@romantiachristiana5147]

I hope you find the next port harbourmaster more sympathetic for enabling you to haul out and fix the propeller. Well done for getting out of the "awful" marina under genoa!

[@oceanwoods]

Sam's got skills. And plenty of determination, to make up for what he doesn’t.

[@jbrat1967]

A good woman has a certain way of lowering tensions and stress. Here’s hoping that this occurs for our boy Sam.😅

[@RetirementFund750]

I love your automatic dishwasher🤣

[@harryjohnquest7102]

Nice work sailing away from the dock and on out of the marina to freedom etc.

[@tiochio8476]

Awesome move out of the marina!!👏👏👏👏

[@adammallerman8153]

1:38 oh Sam, shocking flag faux pas! Courtesy flags go up the starboard halliyard, but other flags, such as the Norwegian flag that you flew for a bit of fun, they go to port! I'm amazed the French authorities didn't open fire on Pickle!

[@kevinb6904]

Awesome maneuver!

[@yorkcity55]

Impressive Sam. That took a lot of nerve.

[@UpstateDS]

Sam, you’re a legend

[@danmatonic8923]

I always appreciate your adventures. Your girl is great to put up with the living conditions on-board. I like her dresses. Nice eye candy . You lucky dog.

[@jasoneyes01]

Happy to see your on your way. Sardinians are lively and wonderful people. Rubbing olive oil into the jellyfish burn will accelerate healing. Better yet, try a bottle of Sardinian olive oil. There's a reason Sardinians live a century.

[@thirdlion3107]

Sailing out of a marina with no engine - legendary 😂👌👌 3 days and we’ll be on our boat in Kos 🙏🙏

[@samholmessailing]

Cool. I just got to Kardamaina. They said I have to sail to Kos to check out before I go to Turkey so I guess I will sail there tomorrow

[@thirdlion3107]

We'll keep ours eyes peeled for the Pickled Herring 👍 @@samholmessailing

[@mark-ib7sz]

One of your best. Sail on sailor. !!

[@danfarrell5177]

Good thing you had a straight shot out! Nicely done

[@j.roberthard7146]

Hello Sam! Jelly fish, banged up prop, company on board. You always handle the problems and fun times well. You video and coverage of the area was fun to watch. Sam you take care & keep the sails full. 😎👍

[@kiwiwifi]

Legends sail from the slip

[@ozzzzieee]

Hit a reef entering Bimini back In the 90's on route from Long Island to Trinidad , pulled two props off using a Vice clamp, sockets & large hammer!! All the best & have a great adventure. I did.

[@anncrome1202]

Well done getting out of the marina without an engine. Good luck with the repairs.

[@rainfinger]

Great sail!

[@skyearthocean5815]

The prawn provides and the dude abides.

[@lazyplumber1616]

I think I have seen the injuries "show me yours and I'll show you mine" game before. You'll have to turn the cameras off. Haha, great vid Sam.

[@timburnett6729]

That was pretty slick sailing out of the Marina

[@dooleyfussle8634]

Ah, Sardegna! Be sure and try the local red wine, a grenache, I believe. The Blue Zone folks think it is one of the factors that allows the locals to live to over a hundred. It's a bit gnarly but has become one of my faves.

[@FLH3official]

It's a pitty you missed Bonifacio, it's one of the most spectacular harbour entrance in the Mediteranean sea. About Ajaccio (the marina you didn't like) I never had any problem with this place, but it was 30 years ago and I speak the language.

[@yardarm5]

Watched African Queen again after your last video, remarkable fun ❤

[@muza1404]

You should have got your little electric sticky thing out would have been a bit of insurance propulsion getting out of the marina Sam😊

[@geoffreyjenkins4086]

We refer to the daily cuts and bruises one acquires while sailing as "boat bites".

[@TheWealthOfNationz]

Sam, two of the best remedies for a jelly fish sting are vinegar and meat tenderizer since the "sting" is a protein venom. Both vinegar and meat tenderizer help break down the venom

[@zinmaker2522]

That pizza looked amazing

[@spacekiller6856]

Great stuff as always Sam, I hope you get the motor back in working order. Cheers on getting out of that marina it looked pretty tight there.

[@mosquitoman3160]

Keep on sailing Sam

[@BrockAngelo]

Leaving the shore just like the old-school ships: no motor!

[@ZAN-THE-GOAT]

Cleaning vinegar if you get stung by jelly fish as stronger than white vinegar plus good for cleaning salt rush off tools etc if ya soak them in over night

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

LOVE THE DISH WASHER

[@gabehill4035]

When you're hoisting your spinnaker pull the guy out to the tip of the pole first. It'll help the clews be more separated and you'll get less twists.

[@valenciaenglish]

Seems like you're doing just fine without a prop. Sail in, sail out. Wind gods R looking out for U2. Keep it up Mariner!

[@guiart4728]

Good adventuring sir!!!

[@blanco.norberto-w6n]

For a jellyfish sting, use an antistamine and antibacterial soap, you will improve

[@stevelittle2426]

My boat is in the Olbia boat yard, just near the crane. If your timeline is current, we are flying there in a week.

[@dezignalandscape6680]

Thank you for your videos😊

[@dspatchin]

I think you TWO have officially outgrown pickle. Time for a sponsor and a bigger boat.

[@monsterhog1118]

I'm sure Oyster will send him a 50 footer 🤣

[@ANDYJ2859]

Hey Sam Safe trip to Malta. Everyone speaks English The Capital, Valletta has several boat yards and hopefully you can get fixed

[@msheridan69]

Come ro Preveza Greece for winter... see you there. 2024 is gonna be amazing

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

Its always nerve racking to see someone try to get a boat out of a packed harbor under sail with no motor or tug. Well done. Hopefully you can fix your prop and rudder once she's hauled out.

[@joephillips7612]

Nice exit!

[@simonblackwell4273]

good luck getting your prop fixed

[@SAILINGDIRTYBIRD]

You know what to do ... who needs an engine at sea.... Living the Dream Bro......😊

[@johnrode7109]

Enjoying the videos

[@randomtraveler3363]

Remember, Sailing in the MED, means Motor Every Day. 3 tipes of wind there, too much, too little, or in the wrong direction. Great cruising ground ther thought.

[@MegaTriumph1]

That lock for the cabin could use a better spot. I really like magnets, if something needs to used and secured magnets are great.

[@samholmessailing]

I finally just filed down the razor sharp edges. World of difference lol

[@Caylynmillard]

Ann is the best

[@charleshodgson3669]

why dont you sail out of quebec up the river to the gulf and the towns up there

[@SoloSailorDave]

No Schedules, No Worries....⛵

[@Steve-ul8qb]

The real NBJS channel

[@Enrico0205]

Welcome to Italy.

[@jimsmith7212]

Would it be possible to use your dinghy and electric outboard to tow the Herring out of a harbor? (Not that it would have worked any better)

[@papawinters]

“Hell yeah!” 😂

[@mattroyle1087]

You have an extra instrument for your girl, maybe a cheese grater or spare bongo, perfect time for a musical duet 😁