Dingle to Inishbofin island

[@Velo1010]

Hands down! The best sailing videos on KZbin. No crappy music. No long useless intros. Not a glam channel. Just good footage and editing.

[@beverlyschiffler9649]

I love these small less populated places. Your kind of adventuring really appeals to me Sam.

[@Brian_Boru]

"Never trust the forecast or you'll never go anywhere." As an American living in Scotland, this is so true. Wise words.

[@daneulekowski929]

Facts

[@sarahann530]

Dumb fuckers that don't listen to the forecast end up putting the RNLI at risk saving your worthless ass .

[@fearsomebunny]

@@sarahann530 I read that in Scottish accent.

[@sarahann530]

@@fearsomebunny You can read ,well done !

[@fearsomebunny]

@@sarahann530 But you can't "grammar"... Yikes. "You can read, well done!" - There, fixed it for ya!

[@michaeldalberti3597]

I just wish I had unlimited hours of watching Sam sailing all over the world. This content is honestly my favorite on youtube. I've been to Ireland when I was in my early 20's - really cool to see the place from your perspective again :). The people in Ireland were some of the most welcoming people I've ever met.

[@don66776]

Ireland is such a great place to do walking holidays and Dingle is a lovely little town. Beautiful countryside, as is Scotland. But in August 2018 I walked around the entire Dingle Peninsula. The day I walked past The Blaskets (the most western point in all of Ireland) there were rain showers scudding off the Atlantic & across the islands and it was incredibly moving, especially knowing that in days gone by families lived permanently on The Blaskets living on rabbits, fish and some sea birds. Anyone interested read "The Islander" by Tomas O'Crohan an amazing tale of resilience and survival in one of the most extreme places on earth. Lovely in the summer, sometimes, but a really hard life. No one lives there now. You see the abandoned homes and plots at (2.04 - 2.13). But thanks Sam, seeing the islands from a sailor's perspective brought it all back. Loving your videos mate. Cheers. :-)

[@johnnyBqwazy]

The Three Sisters off in a distance 2:44 one of my fav areas in Ireland.

[@placebo5466]

Nothing like sailing into a harbor, dropping anchor. Then casually checking out some castle ruins. Awesome video.

[@klarinutte]

Thank you for taking us along.

[@Kitiwake]

I sailed all the way around the Great Blasket. What a great place.

[@robertcolvin3182]

You are sailing now where my wife and I spent a wonderful two weeks touring and visiting many of the same places you have stopped in or passed by. Beautiful country with the most friendly of people. Really enjoying seeing the land from the sailors point of view. Thanks for sharing.

[@blainj2]

It's a sad day. After 3 months I've finally caught up with this legends backlog. And he is just about to get to Donegal in NW Ireland where I'm from (in videos). You are an inspiration and so positive. Keep her lit Sam

[@gibsonk22]

Nah man, happy day as you get to start experiencing Sam's journeys at (roughly) the same time as him. He's a certainly an inspiration for me and I can't wait for each new post!

[@jkissist]

now you get to share the same excitement we all do when a new video comes out.

[@billy1673]

I cannot get over how pristine the water is! It’s like a swimming pool.

[@stephenhenion8304]

Dingle Peninsula is World Class!! It's great to see the dolphins. I was there once, but they weren't.

[@tadhg1959]

Perfect way to begin the day. Some Sam adventure and a morning cup of coffee. Ok...it's 3:13 am, and I'm doing some sailing a bit later this morning, out on Lake Michigan! And Sam inspires me to one day, sail and see some of this beautiful planet! Fair winds Sam! Until your your next post

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

Have a great day sailing dude, love from Leeds England 👍

[@tadhg1959]

Thank you, man! I appreciate the gesture! And, cheers from Wisconsin!!!!

[@wyrdo1501]

how was your sailing?

[@tadhg1959]

Any time spent on the water, proves to be a great day! Medium air, with two skippers i have tons of respect for. And they're willing to share their years of knowledge, as I continue to chase my dream to eventually solo sail and see some of this beautiful place, we call home!

[@tadhg1959]

@@wyrdo1501and thank you for asking!

[@imperialgtr]

Brilliant video Sam, hope you stopped by the giants causeway, might find out in your next video.

[@rodgough4581]

Bypassed Galway? Make sure you return someday! The Galway, Connemara area are very special also and should not be missed. If in Galway, make sure you have a pint at murphys and or Nauctains pub in center of town among many fine music pubs. Make sure you have a pint with Frank at Trappers Inn Pub on the Tuam road, my local for the last 40 years with my Best Friend Brendan Dowling still sitting at the bar......Do some research on the Honorable Grace Omalley, the irish pirate queen. She was an amazing person, especially for her time! The history in Galway itself is amazing, ancient walled city. Sail safe and enjoy my Friend. ps there are docks etc right on edge of Galway and a small but nice marina at the very tip of the bay that has a sailing club.

[@djsumisu]

Was really hoping to see him stop by Galway.

[@stephenhenion8304]

Ahhhhhh, beloved Galway Bay... Don't believe Sam has any Irish Heritage....

[@greggromack8319]

Thanks Sam for sharing videos. You are a great tour guide. Enjoy seeing the places you go. Keep safe

[@stephenhenion8304]

Hard to believe the pristine beauty and ageless natural conditions of western Ireland...

[@cessrcd]

Passing Galway was a colossal omission 🥺

[@handymurray]

Sorry to have missed you. I live on Inishbofin and sail too. Enjoying your videos a lot, keep them coming.

[@dennisrobinson4588]

Hats off to you, sooooo beautiful. Land of my ancestors.

[@mattyjmar10]

I really like the esthetic of your channel. Just the right mix of actual sailing plus views of the places you visit.

[@martinparker9249]

5:55 chuck some sand in watever paint/varnish you use up there .....good to go !

[@richg3411]

The world is a beautiful place to see. Keep living the dream!

[@bstrac77]

Went to Inishbofin a few years back. Amazing little island with breathtaking views that makes you feel like you've reached Earths end. The shot at 7:05 brought back some memories of arriving in the ferry. Great content as always Sam! Safe travels!

[@sailinggreenpearl2571]

You could buy some skate board grip tape to apply to the deck and bow sprit while you get round to painting it. Grip tape even comes in clear so you can see the wood underneath :-)

[@geoffgeoff3333]

Beautiful desolation, but l very much appreciate why my maternal ancestors chose to leave for the sunnier climes of the New World. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you, Sam! ;)

[@peaceforgaelandscot]

Probably because of the English, not the climate.

[@oisintiger]

Being a sailor and Connemara man i am happy you came our way. I could spot High Island in the background where i visit quite often. Glad you had time to see Inish Bofin and Cromwells castle there. Happy travels Sam.

[@stephenhenion8304]

We drove thru the Connar Pass at sunset... I'll never forget that one!!

[@hestetube]

Thank you for letting us take part in your adventures. It's really exciting to see what you can accomplish on your own. Good luck!

[@captainmike808]

Beautiful place!

[@cfctvaus]

I'm no sailing expert but ... Every couple sailing channel I see, when they sail through the night, one of them is up and on deck at all times, to keep watch. Sam: I slept 10 hours last night (in the middle of a passage from Ireland to Scotland. You're a mad dog my friend hahaha love it

[@tylerm8629]

It’s 4am on the east coast of the US and Sam posted 10 minutes ago. Thanks for the bedtime video Sam! 🤟

[@alexkalish8288]

Easily my favorite sailing channel - Great that you don't have too much boat and have such a great vision. Enjoy Ireland and Scotland, my ggg grand father was lord admiral of Scotland . Cheers.

[@Seafariireland]

Always wanted to sail to Inis Boffin, soon hopefully!

[@paulsccna2964]

Great footage and fun to be along for the ride.

[@kennymartin3416]

You passes by some nice little harbour's, Enniscrone,easkey,pulaheaney . there's a lot to see along the west coast,

[@davidgannon5120]

Great video ,best sailing blog online

[@factanonverba6169]

You're an amazing man, keep on keeping on.

[@robertraab]

"Just the right amount of ruin." That's funny.

[@johnocallaghan7827]

Sam I love following your adventures. The fort you just exploded was a prison used for holding priests caught during the penal laws awaiting transportation to Australia.

[@robheirbaut8525]

Please stop blowing up our fortresses Sam

[@Kidderrgaming]

Thanks!

[@Mike7O7O]

Told you, the west coast was the way to go Sam. Hopefully you made lots of great memories along the way and are making many more in Scotland ;) Happy trails Sam :)

[@Deb-fs9st]

What a way to wake up this morning, I'm going to have coffee ☕ and enjoy your adventure. Thank you so much 🔥

[@wallyklw5]

Fabulous adventure

[@markzieg3593]

Sam Holmes is a true single handed sailor, sailing with one hand -and the other holding a camera. Another great video from the inimitable sailor Sam.

[@nearlynormal]

I had good luck with epson salts non-skid. You might try it on your bowsprit. Lay down a coat of varnish. Then immediately sprinkle epson salts all over it. After the varnish (or paint, as the case may be) hardens (several days), rinse with water to remove the epson salts. The craters of the epson slat make a nice, but not super aggressive, non-skid. Then when you want to re-varnish or re-paint, you're only sanding varnish or paint; not grit. That non skid method worked on the cabin top of my boat all the way from NZ to California.

[@sabbilar7638]

I think you mean Epsom Salts not Epson 😂

[@DadBodMedicNate]

Dude I am LOVING watching this journey!

[@rainfinger]

Check out the Macbeth castle on the North Sea side of Scotland, perhaps reading the play again.

[@MikeSantis]

Thank you Sam for keeping us informed with your real time position. Appreciated. Something I miss on many other sailing youtube channels. Especially the ones that are months behind.

[@argtv1007]

Thank you so much Sam

[@saltybuster946]

I have Lewmar winches and they are great, never let me down.

[@Kidderrgaming]

You have opened my eyes to a whole new part of the world. I cannot wait until we get to join you on more adventures; and once I get my job I'll go to patreon. These vids are outstanding.

[@Tomm9y]

So many stories about the Blasket islands. Perhaps you can review and add some details later. There are some illuminating accounts of life on the Blaskets early in the 20th century. One of the Blasket Islands is 'Inishvickillaun'. Notably it was owned from 1974 by Charles Haughey later Prime Minister of Ireland (Taoseach) and associated with gun running. His attempt to get the Blaskets turned into a state park failed after an 11 year legal battle in 1999. French President Francois Mitterrand visited in 1998. 'Inishvickillaun' is the most westerly populated island of Ireland, first place in Europe to see the eclipse in 2090.

[@mvmmotovlogmusic2815]

I love you videos Sam. Thank you for posting your travels.

[@williamlewis8741]

bonjour Sam. many thanks for the most recent video. it's a pleasure to follow your progress northeast to Scotland. cheers

[@YTbobo4u]

I think the first ruins you past were "Cromwell's Barracks."Cromwell was the guy who had Charles I beheaded in the 1600's. One of the UK's most important historical figures.

[@donallmccrudden4812]

Your right. A large part of the wall collapsed recently in a big storm.

[@nsxjl]

Love watching you adventure, so jealous I've always wanted to that life on the water. Just local sailing for me for now. Stay safe and fair winds in our UK waters.

[@sallyb3]

Enjoy your videos tremendously Thxz Sam

[@jamespollock994]

Great work Sam!

[@andy2222able]

Lewmar---that's what Chichester said, too!

[@brendanarrowsmith5993]

Thanks Sam! A wonderful video! Safe onwards.... Cheers

[@SWEET-2381]

Dolphins are so awesome!! I'm glad we got to see them!

[@jesusbeiro6113]

Really nice sail. Lovely anchorage Cheers and fair winds from Muros

[@PavelessAdventure]

Good morning!!

[@fredziffle6843]

Sam, I saw on another channel a guy puts his laundry in a sealed bucket with water and detergent and let the rocking boat do the agitating

[@j.roberthard7146]

Sam your sailing adventures are fun to watch. Your a master onboard your vessel. Carry-on Mate. ✅👊🏻

[@tiochio8476]

Very enjoyable video!! Thanks for sharing.

[@cpobyrne1]

Sorry you bypassed my home waters in Galway but glad you visited Inisbofin which is a beautiful island. Fair winds! ~~~_/) ~~~~

[@davidc6510]

Great video Sam. I have always wondered how those old castles and forts would look like back in the height of their glory. Do you feel the same way? Thanks for sharing!

[@samholmessailing]

Absolutely!

[@richardmclaren8549]

Sam 3M make a stick on non skid tape. I first used it 10 years ago in industrial situation and it is still holding well. I use it on my boat all the time. Work's great. All the best in Scotland. Richard McLaren.

[@chriskelly6559]

That stuff works great!

[@speedybeagle]

Thank you bud!

[@georgefrench1907]

I was hoping you would anchor at Great Blasket Island. The ruins there open a window into a poignant episode in the history of western Ireland in the mid-20th century. Happy sailing.

[@thecourts5705]

Really enjoying you channel Sam! For me, I’d love to hear wind speed and boat speed and average speed over a passage. Safe travels!

[@solomongabert6776]

Thank you Sam.

[@joeblow1942]

5:52. Sam, Rustoleum and Krylon both make a clear non skid in a spray can finish that works great and lasts.

[@jonnydwolf]

Rust oleum has a non-skid spray paint style product and it has worked very well on my porch steps. Maybe a good half measure fix for now??

[@huntsail3727]

Great stuff, top of the morning to ya!

[@GacLaurent]

very inspiring bravo !

[@zxczxczxc987]

All the best!

[@calvingarrett3245]

Hello there Sam you really go to a lot of beautiful places I hope to travel to some places on a boat before I'm too old I really miss the ocean have it been to see the ocean for a few years now you be safe out there Sam God bless you always enjoy watching the videos watching rumroseville California USA Ray Garrett

[@boooshes]

Thanks

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

Don’t forget to take a piece of that fine Irish rock, not to big though as don’t want u to sink the boat..!! Thanks Sam ☮️

[@terryble2023]

Did you say your at Loch Ness!!? For 50 years I've been wanting to visit the old infamous castle there. The one that's always in the pics when showing Nessie's hood. Can't wait!!!!

[@60sfolk]

Great dolphin impersonation Sam 🐬😂🐬

[@peregrinegrace8570]

Will ye go to Iona ? It's a must do. Several thousand medieval monks and saints are buried there, and about 50 Kings. Scottish, Norwegian, viking , English . As well as Lords and ladies and dignitaries past. It's a sacred place. Go to the North beach and say hello to John in the beautiful iona hostel. Sit in St columba's seat there and watch the sun go down.

[@paulfreer1302]

Galway is lovely. What a pity you bypassed it. Have not been there for 50 years and was looking forward to your visit. But got to take the wind

[@lungyuyuan7753]

Safe sailing mate and it’s a full moon tonight

[@2dogsnight]

Got my boat out of the water for the winter......Seattle area. Wondering where you're spending winter

[@RobespierreRobRoy]

A forting we will go....

[@rivernet62]

Sorry about you losing your Lewmar sponsorship! 🤣

[@carolinabeacher1558]

fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me, fool me thousands of times, youre a weatherman :)

[@svZia-Switch51]

Hopefully you visited Giants Causeway before crossing to Scotland. If not, hit it after.

[@gradywells4678]

You inspire me.

[@hmspain52]

i would love to see you explore the fiords of Norway!

[@geri9839]

Enjoyed your video!

[@hmspain52]

Just the right amount of RUIN! LOL

[@candykane6376]

I hope soon I we'll have a sailboat .I like your video. I have plans to sail from Mass to FL..to the Caribbean islands. Me husband is a fishing man from the Caribbean islands..

[@marioventura6475]

Hello and have a nice trip.Can i ask why you have two mirrors under desolar pannels!?thank you and god speed

[@fosbury68]

Did checking in with customs in Ireland clear you for your travels in Scotland? I would think you'd need to check in with UK customs.

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Awesome!!!