Beating upwind from Lahaina to Honolua

[@okthennone]

Great stuff!! I wish I would've spent my 20s doing these things. I was an alcoholic and have been sober for nearly 3 years now. My 40s is my decade. I started sailing lesson in San Diego last year...never too late! Keep up the good work!

[@JohnnyFaber]

It's never too late my man. Chase your dreams. HARD.

[@larrycheek3588]

right on!!!

[@vegasskies2157]

The world is living vicariously through you, anyone who’s ever dreamed of doing what you did but never had the courage and brave heart to do it. Like this guy. Thank you for shooting so much killer footage dude it’s just amazing

[@stevemickelson]

You need to know that we are all sailing vicariously through you... until we get the nerve to strike out there too. You are confident enough to let us see you learn as you go, we are learning with you. Thank you.

[@jwyzdm]

In the boating world, they have a name for what you are suffering from in regards to wanting just a little more room. It's called "2 ft'itis". It infects the best of us and I'm not sure if there is any permanent cure. The only thing that keeps it under control is the check book. Good luck and thanks for wearing the vest.

[@marceld6061]

Enjoyed the whistling at 11:06 A Man of leisure!

[@chrisshaw8136]

This is great stuff, Sam. And what's more, you seem like a good dude. I like your style, man. Keep on truckin'.

[@TheNJM16]

You always have a smile on your face bro nice videos :)

[@creatingmemorieswithmike4617]

Yes, exactly what I always think every time I see his videos. Cool guy

[@rabukan5842]

Sam, I love your attitude! I left NY at 18 and became proficient in many new things, traveled and lived in many places. At 61, I don't regret a minute of it. Now, I own a 50' motor yacht (dive charters in Okinawa) but although I did the ASA sailing courses, sailing is a little tougher on ones body than motor boating. So I'll sail vicariously around the world through young people like you, but I also get to chill on my motor boat. There is nothing like being on the water, but also nothing like living your dreams, and not living the way others prescribe them for you. If you decide to visit Okinawa, let us know. Plenty of Americans (military) here who would shake your hand.

[@bigfootseahawk5686]

From a total outsider looking in... sailing looks like the most complex thing in the world. Im in awe of all the intricacies involved. Cheers man 👍

[@fouraces1949]

And a different language lol

[@richardkoo7869]

Just watching the boat bobs around is enough to get me motion sickness.

[@lowellmccormick6991]

What a great adventure. It's like a Wednesday night beer can racer crossed the finish line and just kept going … to Hawaii. Stay safe Sam.

[@patrickryan3277]

Subbed! There's something about your personality that is so satisfying to watch.

[@drewbert83]

Agreed. My stress melts away when I watch this series.

[@Mamma-Tex]

Agree!

[@edgit69]

You're as real as it gets. Loving your adventure..

[@mattsullivan1563]

Sam, I love the honest and not overly produced view into your journey. Thank you.

[@indydawson]

I solo-sailed a 23' Sea Sprite on Long Island for several years, including several excursions out onto the Atlantic so I'm quite familiar with small boat sailing. I know how exhausting it can be because you get to go through every top and bottom of each wave. Watching your vlogs is eerie in the way that I can completely identify with everything you do, including weighing and setting anchor using sail only, or trying to keep your tacks to a minimum. I found my exhaustion limit was between seven to ten hours depending on the type of sailing. If you identified your make of boat I missed it, so please reshare. Also, if you could do a vlog where you list all the tips and tricks that you've learned I think your viewers would enjoy that. The last thing, when I considered trading up in size I looked long and hard at a 32' Contessa. Lots to recommend that boat but you can do your own research. Keep the videos coming.

[@orionlitzau6794]

It's a Ranger 23. Gary Mull Design for SF Bay.

[@steveb7201]

Awesome videos Sam, Looks like your getting pretty good and tying those one handed cleat hitch knots. Keep up the Good Times!

[@tomharrell1954]

Sam you are the best! Keep on smiling !

[@cygnus1179]

Great video length. Personally I could watch even longer but that may not be good for everybody. 🙂 It's fun to see how the wind, waves, and currents affect your decisions. I sail fresh water lakes so it's great to see how the ocean differs. Fun videos to watch.

[@gregytr4115]

Awesome! I do t even sail, but I love this! And you are such an inspiration!!!

[@mooorecowbell4222]

Love watching these videos...

[@vegasskies2157]

Btw long form rules the day, ppl want every second of this. That dude that kayaked out in Molokai cove, exactly what happened to the British I’m sure, or anyone sailing up for that matter hundreds of years ago. They say the Chinese sailed 10k years ago west, around India, all the way to Southern Africa, every port they showed locals with gifts and love and showed no aggression or weapons of any kind, they were welcomed at every port, until they arrived at modern day Somalia, where the Europeans had come with hostility before them...you can prob guess what happened to the peaceful Chinese explorers there. Can’t live without this channel now! So awesome.

[@tonysmario817]

hey amigo, i just found your channel and i'm super stoked for you...sailing across the pacific on a hunter 23 is real adventure. hawaii is a difficult place to sail. i lived there for 11 years until finding a ketch in sausalito and sailing to mexico, where i live now...mexico is so much like hawaii WAS, and the sailing is wonderful...consistent winds from 10-20 almost all the time in the banderas bay, and wonderful lifestyle...no huge seas and 40 knot winds, and NO SUCH THING as paying 60$ to ANCHOR! fucking maui...hahaha.. i have one piece of advice...be very careful about with your anchor rode...i nearly chafed through mine once...it easily gets trapped under rocks or coral when the wind dies, and then snags when the wind picks up. if i were you, i would attempt to anchor as shallow as possible, in order to have as little rode on the bottom as possible. best thing is to have at least 60 feet of chain on a boat that size...that way you can anchor in 20 feet, let out all the chain and just a enough rode for the chain to clear the boat, giving you a nearly all chain scope with the benefit of a 'snubber' rode. there are a lot of great, 'small' boats under 30 feet. old cal jensens are a great value...old pearson 'triton' 28...contessa...for sailing in strong seas, i would stay away from more modern boats, like hunters, catalinas, columbias, and the many boats built for 'light' duty. truth is, after what you have accomplished, most boats any bit larger will seem like luxury cruisers...hahahaha...but when the wind and seas get up, it's the scantlings that matter...and the maintenance. until you have seen a main sheet track torn off the boat with the sound of a bomb exploding, you may not grasp the actual value, and importance, of the quality and size of each bit that holds a boat together. cheaply made plastic boats often find the decks ripped from the hulls in heavy seas!! who cares about the 'space' below on those days?? hahaha anyway...good luck amigo. i look forward to following your adventures, and becoming a supporter of yours.

[@Sailspirit99]

Looking for the same now, 27-30ft, long keel etc set up to go offshore. Good luck, they’re out there. You just missed a Vega 27 Tarka, just sold. Fair winds, keep filming and we’ll keep supporting.

[@888000777666]

This looks like a great experience. I look forward to seeing your future adventures!

[@creatingmemorieswithmike4617]

You are handling it good, tough young guy and always with a smile on your face. I had a Vega 27 once. Go for it. Great boat. And long keel is great. I have a Great Dane 28 now which is a great boat . Just one foot bigger than the Vega but much heavier and stable, very safe boat. Try to find a Vega, they usually sell cheap and they are great boats for what you need.

[@kyle6799]

Just stumbled across your videos today, Keep up the good work! I want to learn to sail someday.

[@Andrewmarkbaker]

Love your style of narration. Like the concentration on keeping it simple. Just subscribed. Thank you 😊

[@ronsavell2058]

Hi Sam, really enjoying your adventure. I think 20 minutes is the sweet spot, great informative content. Personally I would appreciate a little bio/background on your channel so we could feel like we know you better, maybe that's on your other video's, I've only watched the sailing so far. Best of luck

[@KatherineStarbird]

Enjoying your adventures. Love your positive attitude. Thanks for sharing!

[@ocxb]

If you get a chance to see a Nor’ Sea 27 I think you’ll be pleased with the layout and stability of this boat.

[@richardt4071]

I enjoyed watching your voyage across the high seas!

[@CaptainRon85]

Great videos, thanks for sharing. The long format is nice.

[@jonssailing]

Nice videos, Sam! You’re doing a great job!

[@dbentley2195]

I watch your videos for hrs sometime. Really enjoy watching you sail you have it together pretty good,good head on your shoulders. Besafe good luck...

[@msanchez7317]

Fishing - if you're moving along, maybe 5 knots or so, try a lure that dives down (Rapala makes some good ones that look like sardines), or if you're going a bit slower maybe a 'spoon' lure - they are shiny and spin around. Anything you can troll behind you should do the trick, and if you use a diving lure or a spoon, it will stay below the surface (where birds won't likely snag it).

[@bodhisavage]

Rapala👍

[@dmack1827]

These sailing, rather than skin channels are a gem. Somewhere between Bubbles and Ran is Sam Holmes. :)

[@dougstamper6266]

Really enjoy following your adventures, Sam! Glad I subscribed! Keep smiling and happy sailing!

[@stevegiboney4493]

Right where you are anchored, there are tagged tiger sharks that swim back and forth just outside the mouth of the bay. Excellent snorkeling there, one of my favorite places on earth!

[@bombaspot]

Loving your videos, Sam. You have such a positive outlook. It's inspiring to watch you on your journey.

[@caicaraskiki]

Enjoying the heck out of your sailing, Sam. Think about putting on at least one fin before jumping off of the boat! There are wicked currents there, as you are discovering. I know they would haul me out to sea. Keep on adventuring! Love your gadgets, too. Hope you don't lose anymore overboard, or off of surfboards. Don't worry about the flack from the fishing public. Sailing is what TransPac is all about. No need to harm the birds or the fish. Tackle and gear occupies valuable space on your boat. Better off provisioning meals you can cook up (or not) on your cooker. Keep living my adventure for me! Thanks!

[@3147able]

I can’t wait to see what you buy. I lived aboard a Watkins 27. Wonderful room but she sailed like a dock. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

[@logan979]

is he on a Watkins 27 ?

[@3147able]

logan979 he’s on a Ranger 25ish ??

[@timwebb8153]

"I might go on the internet. Nah, I'll just feel the breeze." #BEST QUOTE EVER!

[@RichardNeumann99]

Aloha! Awesome videos, Sam. Can't wait to see your new boat. Keep the vids coming!

[@LeGiTBeAsT223]

loving your videos Sam. Keep on exploring!

[@dsmoll91]

Pretty cool watching you sail around Maui! I used to live in Lahaina. I was a kayak guide, didn’t get to sail much but had an awesome time!

[@pratiroppratoomtip5695]

Love your vlog!!! Keep doing what you love!

[@jorgeguerrero2663]

Awesome man, i just came across your VLOG, be safe out there bro.

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

blessings thank you for sharing your adventure!! one day ill do the same with my sail ship.God bless!

[@jeffaugustine8800]

Keep up the videos Sam! Let's see a tour of that boat before it's gone!

[@John-bx6ed]

Awesome attitude god bless

[@esellerprotection2241]

Longer video is better for the algorithm 👍🏿

[@vernonlove7242]

Really. Kinda small 30ft boat to take across the ocean and you do it in a 23 foot at 5 or 6 knots. You are awesome young man.

[@iam4330]

Love your channel and following your journey! I just bought my first boat (MacGregor Venture 224 1974) after finding the sailing community here on youtube. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@yuhengwang2185]

very charming video. calming to watch

[@zupvw71]

Enjoying the videos and they bring back fond memories. Thanks for sharing Sam!

[@willo7734]

Love your videos Sam. I’ve been fascinated with solo sailing for a long time but never had a chance to do more than ride on somebody else’s sailboat.

[@sammysmith719]

Keep going I love your videos...can’t wait to see what boat you end up with.

[@ScoopdyWhoop]

Your videos have made me want to buy a sailboat!

[@boroian8902]

Great video Sam, really enjoying following your trip, it’s inspirational stuff.

[@michael22414]

I hope the success of this channel allows you to get exactly the boat you want. Great content, keep it up.

[@phast1]

Man I had so much fun sailing at your age. I sailed all over the Pacific Northwest in a gulf 29 pilot house. Your smile and the scenery of Hawaii is really uplifting! Keep the vids coming! Thank you

[@crockerolefar6278]

I have a 27' Albin Vega that I really enjoy. Although I have yet to take it on the open ocean. I moved it from the Potomac to the Chesapeake last March and have been enjoying the great sailing.

[@jerrydavid8773]

I like your lifestyle I wish you more fun and good luck be safe bro 👍

[@porkchop94]

Just discovered ur channel and I'm hooked. Ur doing an awesome job. Thks for sharing your journey. 😊👍

[@ContrastNY]

That looks like a great trip!

[@professormoptop]

I'm still amazed Sam is doing this on a small Ranger sailboat. We have a dock neighbor that has one and I'm just like that thing is small but if you got the gumption you can make it happen. Thanks for the raw content

[@RatcultRust]

As someone who lives in the middle of the canadian prairies and have only swam in the ocean twice, i love your videos and I hope to be able to solo sail one day!

[@coltonsstuff17]

Im going to buy my own 22ft sailboat thanks to you! For lake Ontario

[@kenfromhawaii1138]

Love the longer videos!

[@moeshickenyay]

Those electric motors are amazing, can you do a overview on yours?

[@stevelawrie9115]

Yep, a bigger boat. :) Keep up the good work.

[@madmoneymike2362]

I don't know anything about sailing, but I came across your KZbin channel a couple of weeks ago, and now all I want to do is buy a sailboat haha

[@royking7298]

At 4:00 - 6:00 I see what I like the best. thanks! Really fun video.

[@jawkneebag]

love your videos man. Keep them coming. Just bought a 23 foot boat as well. Launching on Monday.

[@MrTubeYouTheif]

Good stuff man, fair winds :)

[@logan979]

what make and model is his boat ?

[@ride.the.flowent4811]

Let me know when you coming oahu or when you think you will arrive. I could go and fly my drone to capture your arrival

[@cnc75adventures49]

Thanks for sharing your adventure 👍👍

[@joerockvox]

Spent 7 years living and sailing in Hawaii. I saw you just arrived to Waikiki. If you would like some friendly folks to show you around let me know and I'll line it up. I loved what you're doing. Keep it up. Aloha. Also if you want suggestions on great anchorages I got the Intel on that also.

[@rhondaroo1693]

Love your videos! Your very engaging! 😍👍

[@jdalamo]

How long does it take to recharge the Torqeedo battery using solar, and what kind of range are you getting?

[@PK-hc1hb]

Great watching your vlogs stay safe 😁

[@joeblow1942]

Sam, you da man. Thanks for these great videos. I’ve been on the hunt for a multihull. How about a video or a series on how you prepared your little Ranger for the sail to Hawaii? Did you beef up the shrouds and stays, etc? Maybe some details specific to singlehanding?

[@rifke]

I just joined Patreon. Keep Living!

[@rifke]

Is that a Mantus anchor? I have one and they are GREAT. They always catch the first time.

[@aardvarkmindshank]

Wow, so windy!

[@savethehoneybee]

Really liked this one.

[@michaellortz3766]

What kind of sail boat is that, I’m thinking about getting sailboat

[@bennyrobles9194]

Sam, I'm Benny and I live on Bonaire, Dutch Antilles Caribbean. I fish only with hand lines and catch Mahi, Wahoo, marlin, ocean yellow tail, etc. I use 3ft of bungi coard and 120 pound monofile line about 500yards. This combo will work perfect on your sailboat. Try it and good luck buddy.!! Thx for posting your videos.

[@samholmessailing]

Sounds pretty similar to my setup. no luck yet but I'll keep trying!

[@matthewprentiss1460]

Thanks for coming to Maui! Oahu will be a blast! Seek out the Kua 'Aina Burger in Haleiwa! Oh, and the Waikiki and Hawaii yacht clubs do some beer infused regattas on friday nights. Oh, with fireworks too.

[@matthewprentiss1460]

@@samholmessailing oh Dillingham airport on the north shore has sailplane rides because the lift is really good. I used to train in a sailplane there and we'd often get 800 fpm of lift by the cliffs.

[@JS-.-]

Had a good time watching the vids! Be safe!

[@danieloliver20]

Nice editing, nice video length.... im guessing you're still using your iPhone to film & edit? Like someone else commented give us a little of your background and some of your "long game" goals.... it's been fun watching you get to Hawaii and then hop from island to island... good luck on your boat shopping, 27-32' range will be a game changer for you....

[@AnatolyKern]

Thanks for sharing your time! Is it torqeedo travel 1003c outboard you have?

[@AnatolyKern]

@@samholmessailing Looks nice! How heavy is your boat and how fast it can run?

[@TomWvanderVeen]

I'm enjoying your Vlog. Thanks for doing this. It's fun, interesting and inspirational! I know others have said it but I'm curious about your back story.

[@chuckkokoska8496]

Love your Torqueedo motor! I have one myself for my dinghy! Very smart choice young man!

[@povlrueger3898]

Your crossing was the first sailing video I watched. Now I'm obsessed and also shopping for a sailboat! Keep it up! P.S. Thanks for cutting your hair, you looked like a 70's serial killer. Lmfao

[@davidlp6510]

LOL, good call there. LOL

[@theRealJohnnyDubz]

It’s nice living this adventure out vicariously through you, Sam. Replace the GoPro so you can show more action shots of operating the boat!

[@craigbuechler8416]

Wow Sam I’m glued to your story..what a great adventure! May I recommend my new favorite book I just finished reading by Laurence Bergreen Over the Edge of the World (Magellan's Circumnavigation of the Globe) This is a new book that retells Magellan’s voyage. It’s based on his original journals. You and everybody else on here would love it. I know I did! Thanks and keep us updated!

[@dangre00]

Great videos, Sam! I've been following your channel and hope to see you upgrade soon. Have you looked at the Contessa 26? All around great full-keel blue water cruiser!

[@michellethelander1735]

Very cool😎⛵️Thank you for sharing. I look forward to more vids.

[@cjtoomey1321]

Great stuff as usual Sam! Hope you'll consider putting together an Hawaii guide for publication. There is only one out there that I know of and it is reportedly kinda old.

[@tortugabob]

Enjoyed the video Sam.