Block island

[@fishbustin7926]

One reason I like your channel is, you don’t have a long boring intro and you get to the point.

[@mountainmandale1587]

Agree with that. Plus, every once in a while we get to see his cute girlfriend.

[@joeglenn4932]

LakeTtashmoo.....I was on my boat (the Albin in the back)when you took the drone footage ....small world...Love your videos!

[@samholmessailing]

That’s awesome. Thanks

[@k00k]

It's so weird to have been watching your journey since you originally left for HI and now here you are in my backyard. Enjoy! Holler if you need anything while you're in the area.

[@finnbalchin961]

k00k go check his Insta as to his whereabouts. These vids are often up to 2 weeks behind where he actually is.

[@glennevans788]

I really enjoy your realistic videos. You tell it like you see it. I'm motivated to take a 5-day sailing class (Basic Keelboat) the last week of August.

[@asifmumith2792]

Love when you include what you guys are cooking! Really great to see what you guys are able to prepare while sailing! Keep up the great work!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks Ill keep including those

[@kahala6549]

Great to watch you sail to the island I’m from. Can’t wait to do the same hopefully soon

[@lensmith1870]

I was in the Wilmington Marina and I remember your little boat and I couldn't believe you were heading to Hawaii in that little boat and I've been watching you ever since big ball Sam most people are afraid of the ocean

[@cwmaxfield2000]

Thanks for sharing. As a kid our local radio station always gave daily reports. East Port to Block Island. It can be treacherous. A ship graveyard.

[@jacksonmc5264]

Ahh I love block, went on a 7 day sailing trip around the RI area and block was one of my favorite stops

[@emilybh6255]

Did you check out Jamestown (across from Newport)? It is a shorter walk from the waterfront/marina to the grocery store and there are yummy restaurants, an ice cream shop, bakery, liquor store, hardware store and chandlery along the way. I spent summers in Jamestown growing up and lived much of my adult life in Newport.

[@samholmessailing]

No the winds were so strong when I was in Newport I couldn’t row ashore. I took the launch boat once but pretty much everything was closed for Covid.

[@paddlesailnitro1]

Far and away my favorite sailing personality. That perpetual smile and any "issues" are real, and handled the way they should be. Spent many long weekends at Block, finally changing to Montauk (far end of the lake is real quiet, and motorized dinghy gets you to town easy enough) due to the crowded anchorage. Funny how imo, some places are better visited by boat, others by land. I've been looking at RV's lately. My wife fell in love with one, saying "the woodwork is beautiful...like a Cape Dory." I thought of you and your sloop, both enjoying life.

[@tonylawrence9157]

I never had winches for the first twenty years, because I built my own boats. Later I did because the winches were there. You can do it both ways. Nice to feel compentent to take a winch apart for adjustments and maintenence. I thought I saw a girl on board; glad you have one. Wish you well.

[@halibut1249]

It's great the way you sail your boat everywhere. Instead of seeing the world as land masses, mountains, fields, roadways, borders, etc, you see it as oceans, bays, canals, anchorages, harbors, marinas. LOL!!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks. It’s certainly an interesting way to see the world!

[@chris420uk]

hi Sam, it would be amazing if you gave us a quick ahistory lesson of the local area of the places you visit - I'm from across the Pond and would love to know about the history of places like Block Island, etc.

[@habaristra6248]

New Harbor's bottom is FULL OF JUNK. One summer day I watched a "salvage boat" and diver free a fouled anchor. The price for which was abut $1,000 bux in 2023 $$ to the owner of a brand new 50'+ Swan. The anchor was caught on landing gear from a Cessna. After the skipper's anchor was aboard his boat and he veered away the salvors dropped the mangled rusty mess right back into the drink!!!!

[@Kit2Canada]

just a tip for winches, only grease the cogs and lightly on the bearings - use oil (only) on the pawls (or they will stick).

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks for the tip

[@radicaldoge]

I love block island so much, always wanted to sail there but I don’t have a boat lol

[@n3xu59988]

My parents took my brother and I to block island. Its really beautiful secluded place from the Long Island hustle and bustle!

[@paddlesailnitro1]

I used to really enjoy the harbors around Shelter Island L.I. when I sailed. Coecles, Dering, Greenport busy but fun, the others were real quiet. Last couple years I was making Montauk my harbor of choice, as Block was getting too crowded, the anchorage anyways. Lake Montauk, far end, away from the Marinas...nothing to do but surf across the street, but nice breeze and super quiet.

[@jeffbenefield3400]

love the continuous loop for the couse adjuster. saw another one routed around the cockpit with pad eyes so that it passed under the cabin door. left or right?

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

That looks like a nice area to sail during the summer.

[@greghawkins549]

What beautiful fun on a Cape Dory 28! Way to go Sam!!

[@kevinskwirz9120]

I was in Newport yesterday working unfortunately. Moored in Wickford. BI is a beautiful place. To bad it was so crazy....it happens.

[@SunsetSpecter]

I hate coming into places at night. Ended up getting to Cabbage Key through some nasty inlet and ICW navigation super late. I wished I had a place to chicken out at lol.

[@doninhawaii4433]

Really like the drone shots Sam. Thanks for sharing!!!👍🤙💯

[@ne2i]

Ahhh the block. Went many yrars ago with a friend on his 40 foot sailboat. Great times!

[@brenosuethsailing297]

Good winds from the Bay Area! Great videos !!

[@westendmusicandlessoncente509]

Sam, been following your vids for a while. Used to sail many years ago, love what you do. Just saw a special on Block Island on CBS Sunday morning show. Apparently it's some attraction now because someone is hiding little glass blown trinkets for people to find?!!

[@dylanjj]

I boat a Hunter Cherubini 30 this weekend! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@samholmessailing]

Congratulations on the new boat.

[@doomedtosail403]

Just started watching your videos, wish I had a few months ago when you were in Maine!

[@ChristianSailing]

newports one of our fav places. hope you get to check out the sailing hall of fame in the armory.

[@samholmessailing]

Pretty much everything was closed for Covid.

[@sarahplacencia]

Sam!!!! Love watching your journey!!! this is your step 2nd or 3rd cousin btw ;) You might know me as Sarah Beaman back in the day ;) anyhow, had lunch with Grams today and it was awesome hearing about your journey!!! So happy for you Cuz!!!! :D

[@samholmessailing]

Hey Sarah! Thanks😁 It’s good to hear from you. How have you been?

[@sarahplacencia]

@@samholmessailing good, busy with work, but feeling grateful for the online world. I dont teach physical classes in person right now bc of covid, but maybe in January- we shall see. And Eddie and I are doing awesome- celebrating marriage 13 years on the 26th. Hes doing the twitch video game thing and we love working from home together. We have a puppers name dBatman- hes half chihuahua half jack russell terrier. All in all things are pretty amazing. not that you are gonna sail to Indiana anytime soon but if you are in the area please message! would love to get coffee and catch up! xo

[@kwaitefuni9152]

That chicken and curry meal sounded tasty!

[@AdamBrianDada]

That V-neck is awesome, that's what the next Sam Holmes shirt should be

[@rittenhouseunit7604]

Literally living the dream!! Do any radio listening? Like marine bands/amateur nets?

[@samholmessailing]

No but someone gave me an HF receiver so I might mess around with that sometime.

[@stinkintoad]

Sam, you didnt stop in Newport, my home town! You could of had some lobstas.

[@samholmessailing]

No but I stopped at Newport on my way back down.

[@hmspain52]

Sam, you have the patience of a first grade school teacher!

[@lensmith1870]

Really do enjoy your videos thank you for all your hard work

[@glenndavis479]

A lot of I I I what about We are going/sailing or doing.

[@Kumachanchan]

Use a square reef knot to connect the two sheets

[@rolfpiotrowski4325]

Hey, Sam! Nice, that you showed us the maintenance for the winch! But are you really sure it´s a god idea, to lead the sheet outwards the cockpit? I would be afraid, it finds the way to the prop, one day..! Fair winds and a save trip! 😉👍

[@samholmessailing]

I prefer to keep it out of the cockpit. Just keeps things neater. Hasn’t been a problem yet. I try to keep an eye on my lines before I start the motor though.

[@tomharrell1954]

Great job Sailor Sam

[@clubracer6]

You seem like you would be the perfect bomb squad guy. Super calm under any circumstance.

[@Daletoledo]

Great Lakes trip in the future?

[@samholmessailing]

Maybe one day.

[@timburns1643]

Sorry sam..i just get mad at whoever it is that doesn't like these videos..how can you not like them????? I've been watching since the first one and not one curse word, nothing negative,.. good family fun and adventure..haters urk me...be safe and GOD bless

[@RealInRealEstateCC]

Love Tashmoo! One of the best places

[@IanHn56]

Cheers Sam.

[@jcjn-cx7tl]

I really enjoy your maintenance vods

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks. Glad to hear you’re enjoying them

[@echokiloecho]

What happened to the stove gimbal project?

[@samholmessailing]

I’m going to take another stab at it later.

[@corporalclegg914]

Sam - I also follow SV Delos. any chance of a Rendezvous between your Two YT Channels?! That would be Epic for Many of Us Here. They’re Headed up the Eastern Seaboard as well, from the Islands, with another Vessel accompanying, but not on same course or heading. IDK their Exact Destination, but they were around Virginia Beach/Newport, VA. I think they’re also headed into the cold & even cooler waters, but perhaps a Meeting Could Work Out!!! I have a feeling that you Salty Wind-Seeking Bucket-Bathers would really get along & Play Well Together. You & Brian are well-seasoned SeaMen...so are Your Ladies.

[@samholmessailing]

I was in Maine at the same time as Delos. We must’ve crossed paths but weren’t able to meet up. Maybe one day in the future

[@corporalclegg914]

@@samholmessailing - Well, Dang. Thanks for the Reply. I Won’t Make any ‘Like 2 Ships Passing in the Night’ Similes, or.... Damnit. I’ll Show Myself Out. Safe Travels, Dude. I Hope You Have Some Rewarding Fishing Efforts, as there Are Some Tasty Crawler & Swimmers Up that Way. Adieu.

[@briangasser973]

Curious with the weather cooling off, if you are heading south now?

[@samholmessailing]

Yes I am heading south currently. Made it up to Maine and turned around a few weeks ago. Currently on Block Island

[@RuggedSource]

If you ever need a dock to stay and also a home to relax in while sailing around (Babylon) Long Island, let me know.

[@lensmith1870]

I bought a boat in Punta Gorda two years ago but I didn't know anybody and I got bored and came back home but I would love to live in Florida and head to the Bahamas

[@atxbg]

what boat are you sailing here? Was it the same as the one you sailed to Hawaii? Thanks!

[@clubracer6]

He sold the boat in Hawaii. This one is bigger and nicer.

[@samholmessailing]

Cape Dory 28

[@lensmith1870]

Sam's Got Big Balls there's a lot of people that are afraid of the ocean I know a lot of people with boats that hardly ever take them out good job Sam,, get out of that slip

[@esotericexposal3737]

Are you going to sail back to the west coast before winter?

[@samholmessailing]

That would be a long way

[@esotericexposal3737]

@@samholmessailing when you sailed to Hawaii was that an actual solo? Did you have someone else that would hide off the side of the boat while you made videos?

[@johnnyvonline1862]

I live right near there.

[@adamf3191]

Hey Sam, where did you learn to sail and what’s your sailing experience before going on KZbin? I love watching your videos and dream about doing what you’re doing!

[@samholmessailing]

I learned to sail at a Sailing camp at Lake Geneva Wisconsin.

[@adamf3191]

Sam Holmes Sailing how many years have you sailed for? It would be cool to see a video where you talk about how your sailing journey started and the steps along the way.

[@coleh2053]

Welcome to Rhode Island.

[@sharpshooter7220]

it makes me think about "me,my self and irene ":)

[@PacificSolo]

another good one. Thanks

[@captainhml3868]

You're in my state!

[@eveness612]

You made it to MV! Excellent.

[@ronaldbeck1762]

I truly love this channel. I hope Discovery Channel or National Geographic finds your work. Just stay on your boat, don't use their 100 foot luxury yacht ...

[@bfranco1519]

Block is awesome, not as pretentious as the other islands albeit much smaller.

[@barbaraguyer4128]

Love the videos

[@bobv8219]

Sam did you purchase your cape dory on the east coast? I find that looking here on the west coast for a cape dory is rare. Thanks for sharing your sailing adventures. Peace from San Francisco.

[@samholmessailing]

Yes I bought it in Florida. They were originally made in Massachusetts

[@unclebob6728]

Go Sam !!! Thank You!!

[@philippeaudet5997]

After 8 months is Cape Dory what you expected?

[@samholmessailing]

Yes the cape Dory is great

[@msmrg7020]

I own a 36 Cape dory cutter and love her. I've sailed her to Bermuda 2x and she is well found for those gulf stream surprises. Your CD shots look great, sam! With my sailing season ending here north of Boston, I plan to return to your channel this winter for some namaste. Fairwinds, s/v Aegis October 2020

[@skidooyamaha6001000]

Love your videos!

[@thomasstorrs6345]

The infamous sou westerly up buzzards bay to the canal.

[@tomtiernan8134]

The current is incredibly strong in the cape cod canal. Be careful.

[@tronalpha9137]

G'day Sam. You should learn to do some splicing end for end. You will get neater finnish and an stronger join. Gerard.

[@samholmessailing]

I tried to do a splice but it always turned out a little thicker than the line and it wouldn’t go through the windvane

[@tronalpha9137]

@@samholmessailing You can try thining out the cord and then rub the join in the hands to help spred the cord out. Gerard.

[@williamallen3715]

Welcome to Mass Sam and Z.

[@GLuft3]

“There are so many boats in here.” Welcome to New England!

[@trippontwowheels]

Woo hoo!

[@paradoxpetty]

heck yeah

[@jamesgraves6567]

sam we need to get you even a little 3 hp motor for your little boat.....

[@Ash-cy7yw]

He seems to have one stowed on the stern rail.

[@samholmessailing]

My 3 hp motor was a little too much for that boat. I’m going to try an electric outboard next.

[@fosbury68]

A little winch grease does the trick.

[@samholmessailing]

Sure did. Now I need to do the other one

[@georgebetar923]

Too funny as usual, I thought number 7 had it....

[@sageleeone]

Will you tell us who your passenger is and a friend or?

[@samholmessailing]

This is Zoe

[@3941602]

Does Zoe know how to sail or you teaching as you go? Wither way you make a good team!.

[@GLuft3]

How much of a lag in your posts? Have you come through LI Sound yet? We’ll wave from the CT shore.

[@samholmessailing]

This video was shot in mid August. I tried to sail to the Long Island sound yesterday but the wind was too strong so I stopped in Block Island.

[@GLuft3]

Thanks@@samholmessailing ! Hope you have a nice sail up LIS. With prevailing winds out of the southwest, that would have been a nasty beat. Please try to do a video--especially when you (motor!) through Hell Gate coming into the East River. Crazy currents! I'll wave as you pass by Stratford/Bridgeport/Fairfield.

[@edsinofsky]

Welcome to Cape Cod!!!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks!

[@maddogmaz1576]

40 plus years of looking at block Island from Misquamicut beach and I've never been there. Bucket list entry

[@radicaldoge]

I’ve been there 1 week every year for prob 10 years, it’s awesome 10/10 would recommend but it’s really dead when it’s not June-august

[@kz4506]

Go in closer so the row is less

[@samholmessailing]

Didn’t want to pay for a mooring up there

[@jimmybrokos4610]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@timburnett6729]

Luv you sam

[@svchineeljunk-riggedschoon4038]

You should have melted the ends together, sewn many times at varying lengths, whipped some waxed thread over that, then heat shrinked.

[@No-more-odor]

You made me sea sick with all the rocking

[@maclynmonroe1263]

The anchorage is a plowed ground. Good breakfast in town

[@TXbird007]

Oh you ended up in my backyard I was not expecting that

[@wjstewdog]

Catch a fish and eat it already. Thanks for the video

[@timburns1643]

Im still wondering who dislikes the video..????

[@_noname617]

sam's able to sail from los angelas to hawaii, but unable to sail thru an anchorage.. smh

[@samholmessailing]

Im glad I didn’t at night. It was so shallow that I ran aground coming in even in the morning

[@PedroLLantigua]

What if now you improve your fishing skills?!?!?!