Flakfort and Copenhagen

I sail singlehanded to the Danish fort island Flakfort. Then as Im sailing into Copenhagen the engine becomes temperamental.
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[@PlayersDojo]

The white ship in the background 6:30 belongs to the Danish Queen, she turned 80 last year and still uses it for visiting the Faeroe Islands and Greenland, as well as a tour of Denmark most summers. In front of it is a water bus and behind it you see a powerplant with ski-slope on the roof. 6:59 behind Sam is the Operahouse built and donated to the Danes by MAERSK. 7:43 the tower of the Church of our Saviour. 8:07 Queens castle "Amalienborg" with the Marble Church Dome behind it.

[@braithmiller]

Thanks for the background.

[@oceanbnd]

Thank you for all that information.

[@rustysteel8714]

👍👏

[@danmaho6762]

After watching nearly all of Sam's videos I've really grown a strong desire for long distance sailing. For quite a while I've dreamed of building my own cabin in the woods. Now I'm thinking the woods might not be big enough, I need the world in my backyard. Been looking at the equity stored in my motorcycle hobby a little differently. Maybe a pirates life is the life for me.

[@phild5322]

Start small, build up to things

[@crazycarl00]

This is truly the dichotomy of man. We're wanting for the stability of a homestead, but wanting for exploration at the same time.

[@michaelosmon]

#metoo currently riding one of my Harleys around lake Michigan but I've been thinking about what kind of sailboat I can get with the proceeds when I sell it and the others. Cheers bro I hope you make it happen

[@thenomadtrader1142]

Same here my friend, the sea is calling

[@joakosparragow2310]

When the sea calls, we gotta come to it

[@JK-mh5lt]

Sam, thank you for including the small things like the boat pay machine on the dock. These are the details that make me apprehensive about sailing out on my own, as no sailing course will teach that and I would have no way of knowing otherwise.

[@buttplug2162]

Docking your boat costs money. You won't read that anywhere.

[@mlpencola]

I love how calm and positive Sam even with unforeseen engine issues while at see. I panic if my car breaks down a mile from home. Enjoy these beautiful videos! Thanks Sam! Continue to be safe and positive ✨️

[@dougallen4675]

I really enjoy traveling with you. Saves time and money.

[@WeBeGood06]

Yeah, pounding to weather helps clean the fuel tank. Unfortunately, right into the fuel filter, happens a lot.

[@stephenburnage7687]

Why I pump my tanks empty and polish my fuel, after every long trip

[@speedybeagle]

Selfishly, I wish you would make these longer! Thanks Sam.

[@crazycarl00]

Absolutely living the dream, this man is. I love Denmark's old-school aesthetics. That new-age shit can get stuffed though.

[@theapplguy]

Sam proves you don’t need a 35’ to 50’+ Yacht to sail the world.., a Cape Dory 28 is Just Fine!

[@ryanmann3390]

I had a chuckle that your fuel filters were never changed. Crossing oceans doesn’t require engines obviously! Glad you got it worked out. That stuff can kill an engine.

[@tjbmenick7263]

I saw your boat at ”Ale stenar” Ale’s stones. Near Ystad. Unfortenatly you weren’t present. Love your videos. Took a picture of your boat, if that ok. Oops

[@my31and37]

Seeing the beauty of Copenhagen..I couldn't help but remember the very old song we learned in elementary school.."Wonderful ,Wonderful Copenhagen"....and one version that said "with her harbor lights, that she wears at night" I must visit there!

[@oceanbnd]

I’m happy to see you with that camera on your mast. It’s exactly what you needed. I hope you continue to grow and prosper as you travel.

[@Alsatiagent]

Mini-golf! I knew the Danes employed a hack to attain their ferocity!

[@mammaholmes]

I've read a lot of comments that say "I've been watching you since...", So i decided to add: "I've been watching you since the day you were born and placed in my arms🤱 and nothing you do can surprise me anymore". The world is your oyster and i love seeing where your creative genius leads you. (But i miss you too) 🧓

[@jsmith294]

Are you Sam's mom?

[@mammaholmes]

@@jsmith294 yep

[@jsmith294]

@@mammaholmes Cool! You don't need me to tell you this, but you have a wonderful son: smart, hardworking, and creative! Which of his "first mates" is your favorite so far?

[@mammaholmes]

@@jsmith294 easy question.... His sister and brother!

[@Ivan-gb3gn]

Wow, just watched your videos about Sven Yrvind and his boats then went to the store, came back to a fresh video of you arriving to the city where I live :) Your videos are a big inspiration and motivation for my goal to sail around the world later in life.

[@jamiemcdonald7283]

Never grow tired of your videos, always great to watch, goodwork

[@martyhameline9685]

Great Chances!... all fuel filters clogged in a fixable spot, then fireworks end of day = so cool Mr. Sam ;)

[@atauby]

Great video, love seeing you come to my home city after starting watching when you were sailing to Hawaii. Makes the world feel more connected somehow. Hope you had a great time exploring, and safe travels to Svalbard!

[@tazn7]

Dude! You're my hero! These videos are great! Would you ever consider doing a video of the history of the boats you've sailed and why you changed from one boat to the next?

[@blev2111]

The last 2 min of this video are amazing. Well done. As an aside, the other minutes are also good. But those last two… Great times.

[@TR4zest]

I really really enjoy your content, Sam. I get to feel the wind in my face and taste the salt in the air. Thanks.

[@gerald6656]

Seeing that historic mini golf site was intense. I felt like I need to go there, it's a spiritual thing. Great video as always.

[@monkeman4284]

Thank you for visiting denmark and looking around into the culture at one point you where litterally pointing at my house

[@jussi55]

Damn I was in Copenhagen also that night during those fireworks! I'm travelling around europe by train and it would've been amazing to say hello in person. Safe travels fellow traveller!

[@mrgiantanthem]

Mate, you are living the dream! Thanks for sharing your adventures!!

[@Cosm1cCream]

I've been watching since you sailed across the ocean. This is a super relaxing channel

[@crzyowl11original]

I really like the dingy motor. It’s quiet. I may invest in that later. The pirate ship was great.

[@paulholmes489]

Very good video!

[@FrankLadd]

Great video Sam! Thanks!

[@dubbel3088]

Haha, it's surreal seeing you sail through my "home turf" sailing area, after watching your Atlantic crossing as the last video. Hope you enjoyed your time!

[@priusgtr3227]

man i love your videos

[@mikehuntissmelly]

Appreciated the engine trouble troubleshooting!

[@jameshampton8730]

Love all your videos. Safe travels. Catch you on the next one

[@davidc6510]

Beautiful area you sailed into Sam. Thanks for sharing!

[@torbenhansen3262]

Hi Sam. Welcome to Copenhagen. I have following you since your trip to Hawaii. Hope you like our lovely Capital and have noticed the Yellow harbour buses that are 100% Electric. And remember Tour de France starts in Copenhagen today 1.7.2022.

[@tropepe]

Where does the coal come from to charge the electric bus?

[@twisterwiper]

@@tropepe Denmark is about 40% wind powered.

[@tropepe]

@@twisterwiper Where does the other 60% come from?

[@torbenhansen3262]

@@tropepe Where does your electricity come from ;-)

[@tropepe]

@@torbenhansen3262 China. We’re (USA) closing coal plants everyday and China is opening new ones to ship us coal for a higher price. (Far-left Liberals think their saving the planet , but the energy they are getting is dirtier then if we used our own resources) it’s all part of the reset to make China the most dominant power. The only practical renewable right now is nuclear which China has opened over 150 new nuclear sites.

[@AdventureNow]

Nice one Sam 👍

[@terrygauvin3961]

Great video 👍 super interesting 👍

[@jjfattz]

Living the dream!

[@19leon73]

So awesome seing this, I used to spend alot of summers at Flakfort and Vhen.. really cool seeing this

[@boooshes]

Super video, thanks for spending a moment longer on each site of interest.

[@pabloyvieng]

Sam, another great YT video. That's awesome that you get to visit all of those places.

[@Ozziesboy]

Good one Sammy boy

[@jaypunga8233]

Hey Sam, new to the channel. Really enjoyed the video’s I have seen so far! Looking forward to watching your progress. Hello from New Zealand 🇳🇿 too 🙂🌿👍🏽

[@lindabeaman5889]

One of your best! Loved the city scenes! Miss you, love you, from Gramsie!

[@Anduin5]

Those canals looked beautiful at night. Cool spot!

[@nfk6869]

FYI -The Racor filter is your primary and the yanmar on the engine fuel filter is considered the secondary. When putting the new yanmar filter on don't just put it in the metal bowl and screw it on, you should really fit the filter on by pushing it up, then put some diesel in the bowl before screwing the retaining but on. Also, yanmar filters replacement filters are normally pink in color, be careful of aftermarket filters (like some on Amazon which are more of a yellow color) since they don't fit correctly and cause issues - at least they did for me. Thanks for the video and being so candid.

[@peterrahill9263]

cool adventure.

[@jurgenblick5491]

Loved Copenhagen

[@invention-city]

Awesome diesel action. Very cool under pressure!

[@christianvogl1568]

What a great way to see Copenhagen. Well done on the repairs, cool hands.

[@aaronzach2877]

Nice haircut! I've been following you and watching your videos. Thank you sincerely I know it takes a lot of work sailing alone...but to do both lol!

[@jonnenne]

It is crazy how chill you are with the servicing. Here many people change all filters and fluids before and after winter! I only do it once though

[@davsor08]

BattleGolf Island - enter at own risc :D - I really enjoyed the water level night view of Nyhavn. Great stuff - keep'm coming and stay safe.

[@slowlybutshoaly7839]

Mini golf line got me

[@johnchristensen1209]

Dear Sam...If you consider going south east to the Scandinavian Caribbean...the area south of Fyn...I will be glad to host you...and show you around...laundry provisions and some great trips around the area..I live in Fåborg. I expect you are going further east...but if you decide to come this way...the name of my city is Fåborg...great videoes...I was a liveaboard cruiser in Miami and that area for 12 years...love your videos

[@Time782]

Svalbard! Yes!

[@martinrasmussen]

Welcome to Denmark🇩🇰, beautiful night footage from Nyhavn👌🏻

[@bigj3086]

Sweet.

[@Foilmagnet]

Hope you are enjoying your self in my home Country. Look out for Nyhavn. People tend to get a little drunk when visiting.

[@LITTLEEXPERIMENTCHANNEL1]

It's nice to see your using the lifepo4 batteries. They are so much better than lead acid.

[@hugosvenstedt]

I'll come sail with you Sam. Taking the train down to Cph now taking a month off work. See you soon! ;D

[@Mrcrawford100]

4 days have gone by and I haven't watched the newest Sam Holmes ? 😲

[@brenthann2623]

i have no idea why i enjoy these so much. every new video is like a small treat. i think it is your joyful attitude in adverse situations.

[@johnpambrun989]

Sam Buddy....Sail Safe....I'm Leaving Oriental in a few months...take care....

[@deandabbles]

Your videos are so great to watch. Being land locked I only wish I could do this. Looking for a first mate? 😂

[@DRSHANKER]

Do you ever think the best part of sailing is arriving in new places, stepping off your boat and exploring? It's like such an individual way of turning up, that arrival is unique to you

[@shanem5150]

Seafoam is good stuff. I've brought a neglected chainsaw back to life with it, and my 30+ year motorcycle and Jeep don't run smooth without it.

[@Yotrek]

Best part of this 9 minute video was the 10 seconds in the canal at night.

[@neoclassic09]

8:00 it's the Sand Crawler from Star Wars

[@jansveen]

Where are your boat at now? 01.07.22. I live in Copenhagen. Would be nice to meet you. Fun to see you sailing around in all these places I know. I lived in my sailboat in Lynetten harbor for 3 years. Have a nice trip to Svalbard. I lived in Longyearbyen for 6 months, worked there as a carpenter while I was photoshooting for an exhibition. I also sailed up north in Østersea, and lived in a Tur80 sailboat. Engines are always a mess. Dream is to get an electric one.

[@SpotOnFyn]

Sam was in Copenhagen June 14, he is now on Svalbard

[@kyle-mb1ij]

Really love these videos. I’m no sailor, although i did go to a week long sailing camp when i was about 12 and loved it. Sailed a hobie in a lake for a week. (You should have seen the sunburn i had at the end of the week. I took my lifejacket off and it looked like i was still wearing it. Anyways, I love backpacking solo and these sailing videos kinda remind me of backpacking in a strange way

[@chill579]

reckon you could get that mast cam running into a DVR? would be cool to see it edited into your vids!

[@samholmessailing]

It has a built in dvr!

[@kccorliss3922]

Denmark by dingy, baby!

[@eduardphotography2751]

I have literally been there in that spot a month ago

[@buttplug2162]

Where's your video?

[@eduardphotography2751]

@@buttplug2162 not listed on KZbin because of sponsors but I was there by bus. I can't post it because I don't know if I can use the music or not.

[@magnuslanderblom4578]

Nice video, thought it would be more stressful when the engine didn't work

[@samholmessailing]

A little stressful but as long as I’ve still got my sails and anchor im not worried

[@blainj2]

I think most people would be more stressed than that. Even managing to film the whole thing and fix the engine in a very busy port! I was surprised too 💪

[@TR4zest]

@@blainj2 ... while smiling throughout. It is Sam's resting 'loving life' face.

[@PeterHagstrom]

Can’t even imagine filming in that scenario, so inspiring!

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

I really like that your back on the water but seems like the videos are getting shorter. Happy sailing

[@samholmessailing]

Im trying to post two a week vs one longer video now

[@mikes9476]

Diesel tech here, i would be careful with putting anything non combustible directly into the filter housing. Sea foam is magic stuff, but better in the tank. the metering of the injectors shouldn't let enough in the cylinder to hydrolock but its also not going to burn off until the fuel ratio is correct to burn. just my 2 cents, keep up the good work and keep the heavy side down.

[@bilgeratjim]

Seafoam is snake oil. Nothing more than ethanol, mineral oil, and naptha, none of which are good for any ICE.

[@JohnJohn-cu7nk]

👍Even though I've never visited most European countries the architecture makes it easy to guess roughly which country it is.👍

[@AlinaLoucks]

So excited to see your svalbard adventures!! I hope you love it there!

[@skyearthocean5815]

Missing that electric outboard you had on the Hawaii boat about now?

[@sailchef9643]

Hi Sam what brand name/kind of camera you put on your mast..can you send me a link?

[@uncannyvalleywoods7248]

Pre battle mini-golf is no freakin joke. How do you think the Gauls held off the Romans for so many centuries?

[@jean-bernarddemilito8577]

Hello, can you pls again tell us the brand name of your camera. Very cool video! Well done.

[@samholmessailing]

Iphone

[@jwyzdm]

If you had to drill some holes in that boat to change the filters, they would have been changed already.

[@dingojones]

Where can I get that hat???

[@7an7ara]

Am just hoping you weren't at/near that mall in Copenhagen where the shooting was just at man.

[@CryptoMafia]

What boat are you on sam? Pickled harring?

[@dimml0r]

i am am european myself so i am used to historic towns.... but this last shot from the dinghi in copenhagen downtown at night. very impressive.

[@cyberspark1341]

Enjoying the addition of the mast cam. I wonder if there's one you can put under your boat too.

[@DavidCrozier]

What’s that Sea Foam stuff do Sam? I’ve not come across it before. Thanks DC

[@samholmessailing]

I think it cleans out the engine or something

[@DavidCrozier]

@@samholmessailing thanks Sam

[@jimr513666]

How is your cutlass bearing replacement holding up?

[@samholmessailing]

Good so far

[@LGWinberg]

No more Baltic sea? I thought you should go the hole way upp to Finland.

[@samholmessailing]

Yes that is the plan

[@gpluta]

Hello Sam! Are you coming to Poland? If you need any assistance/advice, let me know! :)

[@paulgorman8097]

Hi Sam, what is your verdict on the Ryobi inflator? Would you recommend it?

[@samholmessailing]

It works but its extremely noisy, not any faster than a foot pump and doesn’t fill it with quite as much pressure.

[@paulgorman8097]

@@samholmessailing Tks for that.

[@EnHestUdenNavn]

... "where the Danes play minigolf before going into battle."

[@byoung255]

Re travellers, is there a name for those small coach roof travellers? How does it handle? Original Cape Dory traveller is on the transom isn't it?

[@samholmessailing]

German main sheet system i think. Works great

[@triggerfish999]

Great vlog. Does your inflatable dingy have an electric motor?

[@samholmessailing]

Yes

[@hesseldijkstra5327]

I also noticed that, looks like a Newport trolling motor.

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Awesome, smiling Buddha Sailing, you keep the bright side on the radar. Good health to you.

[@fairhall001]

At almost 50 it is too late for me to have a go at sailing the oceans. I hope you don't mine me (and a few others I am guessing) living vicariously through your life of sea adventures. Safe travels!

[@RovrGrl]

It’s not too late. There are 70-80 yr olds out there solo sailing. Maybe take some lessons, see if it’s a thing you really want, then you’ll have the experience to go for it if you like it

[@tropepe]

50 is young....

[@hermitoldguy6312]

You could sail the seas - they are smaller and closer, and not so rough.

[@buttplug2162]

You're way too old. I'll give you a number to a great hospice.

[@braithmiller]

Your kidding, get out and live even if it kills you. I am 52 still outfitting my ketch offshore. Why Yarvind, Sam as well myself look up to, building another boat at 83 still planning yet another while doing the present.