4 day solo passage to the Greek town of Vasiliki 🇬🇷 & sailing cats with ​⁠

[@mammaholmes]

I've said it before, I'll say it again, "I have the coolest kids❤"

[@bm-kb8kh]

A crazy one also 😂

[@carolkimbell5174]

Yes you do!

[@debontheroad]

You must be really proud!! I do solo van life and that can be scary but nothing compared to what Sam does 😊.

[@redwood1957]

Tell him no man Bunn

[@Deb-fs9st]

This one sure is ✌️

[@tylerm8629]

I started watching your videos 4 years ago when you did your trip from LA to Hawaii (like most subscribers, I imagine), and I've always loved that it sorta feels like we're a fly on the wall - or a "Henrietta" - getting to peak at what your life is like solo sailing. No gimmicks. No script. Your content is genuine and pure, which is why i haven't missed an upload, even though i don't know how to sail (yet) And no matter the length or the type of content you upload, so many of us are always thankful when you do find time to post. So please don't change, or feel like you need to change. We love your videos because of your charisma and your very unique storytelling ability ❤️

[@burningsuns1]

Totally agree. Keep the videos the same style as the first Hawaii trip. I have been following the whole journey. I have enjoyed every minute.

[@JoyriderTV]

It was such a pleasure to meet Sam here. Such a shame that we didn’t score some strong wind to give it the beans on a Hobie 16. Next time, maybe the return match in Florida!

[@tofran]

Sam, don't worry about quality, length, transitions or fancy cameras. What we love is your story, adventures, experiences and attitude against the challenges you face. Do whatever you makes you happy, we will like it for sure.

[@matthewrankin1]

What @tofran said, Sam!!!!! Keep being yourself. We love it!

[@louieescobar1966]

Well said! We are living vicariously through your wonderful videos. If we want more of it we can go do it ourselves

[@AdventuresOfKeithius]

I was actually impressed by how good the video quality was, then I found it was an iPhone, then that he edits on them too 🤯🤯🤯

[@dwightmarshallphoto]

I would rather see more of your trip than better quality. I love seeing the towns too. Thanks for showing us around 🤩

[@samholmessailing]

Noted!

[@Mobb_-gm9tr]

I love the towns as well. Ive always hoped you would have a few irl live streams thru different cities!

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

And better quality is so subjective, I'd hate to see him do things he doesn't want to do just get footage. I've learnt more about sailing and the difficulties with customs and marinas from Sam than every other sailing channel I watch combined.

[@pikivii]

Do a cost of living video. A lot of aspiring travelers want to know how much it costs to do this. Cheers mate

[@flatstheflounder2884]

Yes, this! There are so many people who would absolutely love to maintain this kind of lifestyle but might just need that extra nudge out the door, and seeing a breakdown of how much it costs to do this would be fantastic!

[@erikjalefors9377]

I really like your style of video. Doesn’t feel “too produced “ I prefer the more in the now style and just get to tag along with you on your adventures! Keep being you 🎉

[@robertmasters9242]

Thanks!

[@mcgrath3]

Video length is just right. Scrape away all the fluff on 'other' channels and yours is actually longer with no fluff. Thanks Sam for sharing your adventures.

[@SailingFrolic]

Sam, just here to remind you, you were the KZbinr who inspired me to move into a sailboat and become a full time cruiser after going through a bad breakup. Love you, brother! Hope to meet you one day, i keep getting told we look alike 😂

[@samholmessailing]

Right on!

[@proangler1961]

I like the raw content of your videos. No music, no scene set ups and worrying about the perfect camera shot or perfect dialogue

[@meh4743]

Hi Sam, I love your videos, keep the adventures coming. Short videos are good. You shouldn't change anything. Take care.

[@Ian-gf8id]

I prefer the short format videos, say 20 minutes long. Makes them more convenient to watch them every few days or so. No complaints !

[@donaldhoudek2889]

Really enjoy the videos "As Is". 15 -20 minutes is a perfect length. Quality is fine. No changes needed, please!

[@tomriley5790]

Back in the history the Athenians invaded Sicily (around Syracuse which resisted them) they were eventually defeated and forced to sail back to Athens along the route you took (but imagine doing it in a galley with oars and sqaure sails! Everywhere you sail now has lot sof ancient history :-)! Honestly your videos are great amazing considering that you're doing them whilst sailign single handed - all the channels that produce "better quality" videos put lots of time and effort into editing them to get them there - I love your blogg style videos - it feels much more raw and that we're just along with you, it's your style and great and I really enjoy watchign them! Good Luck Sam.

[@rickhalstead8990]

I enjoy your videos and the content. Whether they be short or long - they are fine with me. No need to change a thing. Cheers.

[@quadcam24v]

I love your simple videos with no dumb transitions and whatnot. Just sailing and good times ⛵. KZbin algorithm favours constant uploads.

[@williamallen3715]

Thanks Sam …. You’re awesome. You take me places I will never see most likely. Quality doesn’t matter to me. You showing me parts of this world is what I love about your channel. ❤

[@lh457725]

I'll echo everyone in saying your format is perfect and your production quality is fine. Keep doing what you're doing! We love it! Thank you!

[@mikepaget-tomlinson1916]

40:11 your videos are amazing don’t go modifying them to much, incredible that you just use a phone to shoot edit and upload I love you relaxed attitude towards sailing especially night sailing, Mike

[@jamesross5598]

Love the fact its never over contrived, much more real solo sailor adventure vibes. Love the variable length and themes and focus. Also an ad or two never bothers me, just great to follow your explorations.

[@sheffieldnik]

You can please most of the people most of the time, and some people can't be pleased. Well done, always a pleasure.

[@Techgnome21]

I love your video/editing. It keeps it feeling like we're right with you.

[@robertgold2643]

You have a rare blend of authenticity and variety - do t change a thing. Make whatever you want to make and sail on 🤙

[@robertpatterson641]

You and the arctic allure are my favorites. May the four winds blow you safely home .

[@karisgarbonkus7648]

Legit favorite sailing crossover ive ever seen!!! Love Joyrider TV!!

[@markprokopchuk5101]

2 of my favorite channels together... Great to see Joe!

[@rogerrolandbelanger4762]

I’m new to sailing. I’ve had a sailboat for for six months now learning how to sail. I love watching your videos. I watch them every day makes me want to take my boat out to the ocean every day and just take a journey across the ocean I would love to try it. But I love watching your videos.

[@alias2263]

Your boys a mighty humble sailer/salesman really enjoy this channel keep up the good work💚

[@pimpam4866]

Thanks!

[@susan304]

Love your videos, long or short. Do whatever’s easiest for you. Just keep them coming.

[@mattsiegel9876]

Another great video. Thanks for keeping it real. Pure sailing.

[@coltonsstuff17]

You dont need to change man been viewing for 4-5 years love the layed back style

[@roywatson2120]

Sam you just keep doing the video's as you're doing, they are always great, and I would say they aways seem so real and honest, your a top guy, happy sailing and adventures, Ciao for now, greeting from Trieste

[@Catalinaobregon]

Your videos long or short are great. You’re unique in your style and that’s why we’re here.

[@therealslamshaky]

please do not put any more effort into editing than you already do. What sets you apart from all the other sailing youtubers, to me at least, is the authetic feel your videos have, it feels like just a homevideo slice of life thing, and i love it.

[@mhub3576]

The videos are just fine IMHO, Sam. Ten minutes is just fine too. A quick hit then on to something else. I've taken to letting the commercials run too, because I know that means you get paid more. Fair winds!

[@JBE158]

We love your videos any length, do what works best for you and your schedule. You upload more videos than every other sailing creator I follow, so this argument is silly. Thanks Sam

[@kimvanderlaan4120]

I was thinking of Sailing Atticus's problems the whole time I was watching this. Your videos are awesome!!! keep doing what you do don't worry about the quality you are so good.

[@leecowell8165]

Anyhow, Sam your video's are plenty good enough for my viewing. I view on a 1280x1024, 19" monitor that works just fine off of my bigass computer running a linux client machine. Audio is also very good as well so whatever you're doing just keep doing it. I love your earthy, everyday, no fancy content. Years ago I crewed for a coupla years on a double ender steel ketch (center cockpit), a 40 footer with a full keel like your Bayfield 29 there. It was a little quicker due to the longer waterline and lotsa sail but not very much as we sported some 150 mile days here and there. This was in the days of sextants, Sam. I took the captain's word on it regarding where we were at the nooner check in time. This boat went around the horn East to West but I wasn't on it at the time. Yeah imagine navigating that passage with nothing but a sextant! Not only that the captain stated he remained well offshore just north of the maximum iceberg range! This is getting close to an area where you gotta be concerned about air temp due to icing the boat.

[@theweirdgirl5824]

Sam, I would love to see a sailboat buyer's guide for aspiring sailors of modest means. I think many people just getting into it -- or thinking about getting into it -- have always assumed that sailing was for the very well-heeled, but you seem to be a shining counterexample. What years/makes/models should noobs look for? What is the ideal condition/price range for a first boat? What gear is absolutely essential? How do you overwinter on a budget? Like sports cars, motorcycles and other fun things, ordinary people need to be convinced that they've crossed an indefinite practicality threshold before something like this starts to feel possible. Love the content!

[@westpacificmarketanalytics2384]

Thank you Joe, fantastic journey Sam!

[@lomicwind]

Cool to see Joe here. I watch a bunch of his videos too 😁

[@Robotooo]

I like that your vids aren’t slick and highly produced. It’s why you are the only sailor I watch on KZbin. Just hanging out. Very chill

[@ericbergdahl6971]

Sam your videos are good, I wouldn't worry about them. I understand what you are working with and how it helps you for recording and editing. Keep up the great work.

[@johnnyT428]

Great episode Sam. Nice treat cat sailing with Joe. I've just taken command of a Wharram catamaran, so I'm looking forward to lots of new adventures.

[@JohnDrummondVA]

Dude, I have watched every single one of your videos. It's my favorite show. Keep 'em coming.

[@MrKlassmass]

Hey man, your videos are great. I love the format. Shorter ones are great. Longer ones are cool. You make the ones you want.

[@brettdaniels3606]

I love watching ur videos takes me on adventure that I will never experience and seeing the ocean

[@TheWrightAdvantures]

I like your authentic approach to your content. Keep it as it is!

[@julianbonifaci]

I hope the editor works out but I do often find I feel more disconnected with the video when I know/ can tell that its not edited by the youtuber themselves. especially with your channel being so popular because of your honesty and transparency. but I get it, I've got a dozen videos I'll probably never finish editing. Getting completely burned obviously isn't the solution. Best of luck!💨

[@DavidKerley-h2h]

Great videos,I’ve recently fitted a new mainsail to our boat and it was really difficult to raise and lower until I sprayed all of the sliders with silicone spray. Now literally falls down wheni release the halyard.

[@yardarm5]

Been waiting for that jam!!🎉

[@thesailingviewfinder]

I really have to say your content is solid and the way you present is real if you find it's a little easier what's similar or better results, Keep On Keepin On! The sound is fair so explore your inner self for content on such short notice and tap into something that I haven't seen yet but have thought about exploring.

[@dustinlittle1765]

you make your content how you can and i will watch it Sam.. I returned from the Philippines and just had surgery for my UC, i'm on the stoma sailing hype train when i get out of the hospital. Until then i get to watch you do your thing. hope all is well.

[@Leonteplitsky]

What a cool meetup! @joyriderTV is super cool, and yourself, a bonafide legend!

[@skyearthocean5815]

Analysis paralysis I like that! I've certainly been there, unable to take any action because there are too many moving parts and unknowns. Sure, plan as much as is reasonable possible, but at a certain point you just have to go for it and figure out the rest along the way!

[@crzyowl11original]

I have no issues with the length of any video from any sailor. It’s YOUR channel, you do what you want. 😂 If I need a question answered, I’ll ask via here. Happy Christmas Sam and Pickle! ⛵️🌲

[@timsmith6700]

Great to follow your voyage... Fair winds...

[@eddieseachord4985]

When I get my sail boat, I'm going to grow my hair out too. I guess I can dream. Thanks Sam!

[@patrickjames1080]

Just do it while you still have hair 😢

[@StudioBeast7575]

I like everything your doing as far as videos. Keep up the good work.

[@gupjeffrey2584]

Sam, it's possible those flashing lights on the boats in the anchorage are actually solar lights that are just left mounted outside all the time. Often these portable lights have a three way switch; off, on and flashing. The ON position usually has two or three different light intensity levels to choose from. They have a photo-electric cell that prevents them from coming on during light hours. I used one all summer in a boatyard where I'm restoring a Bayfield and it lit up the cockpit every night automatically.

[@buzzart410]

Those sails suck., ha

[@birdinthebush]

I did Kalamata in Greece to Licata in southern Sicily. Shame you missed Sicily, great fun in the evenings and best icecreams ever!

[@robertspakowski6401]

Love the wind noise.

[@jonnybrown7813]

Yeah swimming always looks good cheers

[@ryanboeding1318]

Hey Sam thanks s much for your vids!!! I am getting a cutter rigged Bayfield and jeeking out on your videos. Trying to learn as muchas as iI can, although no plans for transatlantic travel yet. Keep up the good work and teaching!!

[@kirkrobbins9090]

I really enjoy all your videos, but you're Hobbie sailing brings back fun times. My Hobbie 16 w/jib was on a nice sized boomerang shaped lake with an island at the joint. The shape allowed lots of wind directions and points of sail. When the wind didn’t present enough craziness, my cousin & I used to look for the twin engine sea plane that practiced there. The closest I got to "Sam Holms Sailing" was when we'd pass behind him as he full throtled for take off! It would suck water right off the lake, when that hit the sails, up and off we'd go, till we ran out of the blast! My Hobbie mentor, crazy Andre, only went out when storms were running others off the lake. Once he/we burried both hulls enough for water to wash right over the tramp! He was fearless! He was also stone deaf, which allowed me to beat him once in a "race" (me in an O'Day 20 he in a 19'er). He couldn't hear my motor so he just kept trying to figure out how I was blowing past him. I never did fess up and he's gone now (except for great memories, brought back by guys like you!). Thanks!

[@Velo1010]

Finally, Sam 👏🏽 I’ve been suggesting you use a tablet for navigation rather than a phone. Larger screens just seem like they are easier on the eyes. And like you, I’m not an Android person either.

[@agusg8770]

Two legends met! Great to see you here Joe! @joyridertv👏🙌

[@Rosco-P.Coldchain]

It’s been a long time since I called in, I spent the summer camping on the east coast of England..I was unsure where you were at but everytime I visited a harbour I looked out for Pickled Herring 😂..Safe travels ❤

[@trentwalker9400]

Hey Sam try putting truck like big river interludes and stuff your dingy with those instead it would toughen it up more.i love your life so much I've seen all your videos to I'm in California.

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

I've been wanting to try the maptattoo.

[@mikesails100]

I like the length of your videos Sam.

[@ruanolivier4753]

Love watching you just live your life!

[@Seacracker1]

Thx for sharing

[@carolclark5776]

Little boat glad there is no pompous or hippy alt stuff

[@Nizchka61]

sam thanks 4 a great video, i like it.

[@slackAlice61]

What an amazing interesting life you have 👍👍👍👍

[@dimitrisBatsiolas]

WELCOME!!!ENJOY YOUR STAY,WAITING FOR MORE VIDEOS!!

[@johnrode7109]

I enjoy the video style it’s real with no fluff

[@Princess_n_TheDuke]

Crazy I've been watching your channel for a few years now And just started watching this guy on hobbies cats last week 2 who love the life

[@shroommcfanta2020]

The new sails look so good..😊

[@MichaelHolloway]

great on everything; nice lite-touch editing - no difference at all, except the class 'A' length! :)

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks for that!

[@brevardfencecompany]

Cool video liked it and also thought the pans of the city and harbor were nice. And the new sailing angles we badass

[@SalingSamantas]

I love your videos because they are gritty.and.real not too much fluff. And not.a.highly.polished Hollywood production. Simple and real.is.best.

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks. Do you think the video editor matched the style ok?

[@SalingSamantas]

@@samholmessailing everything you have done looks good to me, I'm not familiar with the Apple stuff. There are a few different apps I used when I did all the editing on my phone. I'll see if I can find them and pass the names along to you. One for editing, a time lapse app and another for thumbnails all free apps as I recall. Now I use Divinchi Resolve, a great program that's also free BUT you need a pretty serious computer to be able to handle the program.

[@FTW523.]

Bro your videos are really good watching your adventures is cool a f

[@FredJones-v5q]

Your raw adventures and piano key board remind me of Stobe the Hobo, just keep travelling man!

[@jacooosthuizen1886]

Your short videos are perfect Sam!👍

[@aalove2010]

I love your videos and I think the quality and content is perfect. The soundtrack is great too.

[@SeamanGR]

Welcome!

[@bjornragnarsson7564]

Sam I like to see how much "hippy! you'r coming. loose 'n relaxed, man. life is now!

[@johnshakespeare3004]

Great episode - 'Sam-bad and the Ionian Sea Moth' - really Ray Harryhausen stuff!!!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks

[@S.Norman]

Thanks

[@SailingMarieholmIF]

I like the way you edit your video’s. No need for better editing. Suits very well with you boats and way of living.

[@stephenfletcher6464]

I used to work for wildwind in Vas back in 97 the wind is sooooo strong there i the afternoon its called eric,. Loved it there

[@samholmessailing]

Right on. Yes very windy!

[@samsails9820]

These Hobie cats look proper fun, might have to give them a go. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@USA4thewin]

awesome ,, Love joy

[@val-de3if]

Man you gotta love those new sails.

[@samholmessailing]

They’re amazing!

[@TheWrightAdvantures]

Awesome editing!

[@davidholland2180]

Awesome video, love your channel. At the end where you were back on your boat your voice was not matching up with real time, something in that editor that you were using.