Inverness to Lossiemouth

[@ksm1985]

Thanks for visiting Scotland, shame you never got to experience summer here. It's our favourite day of the year!

[@paulheitkemper1559]

😆

[@philgray1023]

I was there for that. 17th August. We were only wearing one hat on that day. Even took our hoods down between showers.

[@malfunction8165]

Your lucky to get a day, my parents lived in Thurso and you can tell it's summer, the temperature rises to freezing for a few minutes, then it goes cold.

[@thekarmafarmer608]

@@philgray1023 We have warmer rain in the summer. Thanks for posting again. Always like your vids

[@dalbyadventure]

Monday wasn't looking great, but then Sam uploaded a video...

[@Roscoe.P.Coldchain]

That was some of the most stunning coastal scenery I’ve ever seen with all the ancient caves.Superb...!!

[@Imalrightma]

Damn if only i had discovered your channel sooner man. Inverness is my home town. I would have loved to see you going through the locks and got the craic with you. Alas....maybe again if your ever passing through.

[@JamieFrew]

Lossie is one of my favourite places in Scotland, glad you got to visit!

[@yerda5080]

Can't believe you were 20minutes away from me when you visited Lossiemouth. Hope you enjoyed the area even though its a little rough around the edges!

[@Happ465]

Near Lossiemouth is the town of Elgin. Downtown is a store called Gordon and Mcphails. They are a local Scotch store and also an Exporter. They had 750 different Scotches!!!! They are happy to educate you on Scotch. There are also several small distilleries close by. Great fun!!

[@maddogmaz1576]

I like the spot lights on the boat. I'm going to do that on mine

[@samholmessailing]

I dont know why everyone doesn’t do it. They are amazing for coming into harbor at night

[@BillChild2njoy]

Brother his wife our sister and myself explored the center of Scotland to the west and north buy never got to the east coast. Thanks for taking me there with you 45 years later.. Lossiemouth and the secaves you found both seem worth the visit ...thanks !!

[@brianbadovin1919]

Thanks for the post. I was in Lossiemouth a number of years ago and it was windy then too.

[@seanmmcclain]

I believe I had the same bilge pump on my 1981 O'Day 28. I had a Whale Gusher 8 Mk III. I replaced the valve flaps and diaphragm with the Whale 8 Service Kit SK8813 and I purchased (but have not yet installed) the replacement Deckplate Gaiter Kit AS3725. They were fairly easy to find online. I got one from Defender and the other from Amazon. I tested the repaired pump and it moves water very well. It would not surprise me if it can move several gallons per minute. I'm glad to have mine working again as it is the only bilge pump I have until my electric is repaired.

[@lifelong5425]

My Goodness, I spent my childhood summers in Findhorn Bay...and all along the Moray Firth. Had no idea you were going to be doing this adventure around Scotland Sam. Beyond pleased for you that your Atlantic crossing went so well, now this...Now you are in "LOSSIE"....Fit like ?

[@theovandenberg4682]

That lid over the bilge pump prevents deterioration of the rubber membrane by sunlight.

[@dancingrick9627]

Sam I have really enjoyed your travels and travails. My neighbor here in NC is from Scotland, and I’ve been telling him about you expedition through his birthplace.

[@davidc6510]

Great update Sam - Thanks for sharing!

[@fordfan3179]

Looks like a blast. Be safe, you still got a long way to go.

[@herenow6953]

That beach was stunning! Another great video - thank you!

[@billywhizz6483]

Another great episode. Keep the receipt for the red diesel, you may have trouble in the EU if they do a tank dip (and that red dye stays in the system for quite a while). I'm not sure what the latest is now, but there have been problems over it (because of tax).

[@jfv65]

yep, we used to run red (agri-)diesel in our street cars. Always a challenge not to get caught! Fun times.

[@tomriley5790]

Has this been a problem for boats? I know it was a problem for cars because they're obviously evading tax, but thought it was okay for boats.

[@aseeker2109]

@@tomriley5790 It is OK for non-commercial boats but only for use in a diesel heater. Red diesel is not for running engines on non-commercial boats.

[@tomriley5790]

@@aseeker2109 yep looks like they've changed it recently - you can apparently claim the tax back (if you paid it) on fuel used for heating etc. or pay the tax on (depending on what fuel you got) fuel you used for propulsion. All in all given that he's only had one fill of red diesel he's probably okay to say overall he's used 60% tax paid (which seems to be the figure they're using if you only have tank)

[@Pillowcase]

that little fishing boat is incredible!

[@allenbuck5589]

Great to see you again. Wondering about where you were.

[@slowlydimming4320]

Salmon steak looked great, also got those same channel locks they are fantastic little plyers! Happy safe travels

[@curtishill6490]

Thank you Sam for sharing your journeys with us💯you've got an excellent boat they used to make them up the road from me😁👍

[@adammallerman8153]

you can definitely buy repair kits for the Gusher bilge pumps.

[@paulpuckerinGM]

Cool video Sam. Scotland has been an incredible experience for you. I am to get up to check out Edinburgh at some point. Good sailing, Sir. Be safe and have fun. Paul

[@brucerogers8281]

Yes, there are repair kits available for the Gusher 8 mark 3 bilge pump.

[@Seafariireland]

Nice harbour master to help out an intrepid sailor!

[@linehaullife7807]

Great video amigo. Safe travels. And merry Christmas 🎄

[@davidsmart8594]

That's 'Fort George' off the starboard...'currently in use' by the Highlanders, British Army.

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Great video ,thanks for sharing. Greetings from the beautiful Hawaii islands

[@glennevans788]

Sam, watching your passage to Hawaii motivated me to take a Basic Keel sailing class. Next summer I planning to do a lot of sailing with a sailing group out of Pentwater, MI.

[@Ozziesboy]

I will be watching for the next one! Really enjoying your channel....

[@donzie13]

Pour some vanilla extract in the bilge to help kill the odor

[@samholmessailing]

Interesting idea!

[@Bri-wi8kq]

Isn't Scotland breathtaking! Thank you for another awesome vid Sam...shame it was too windy to have a flight. Fair winds Brian, Top Hat 25'

[@Eric_In_SF]

As far as cutting the end of the bilge pump you may want to do that. It could form a little vortex there if there’s an air pocket or back flowing water. Also it would create pressure that may help push on the valve unnecessarily.

[@jamesdavid6122]

Your videos are so great. You really live life well.

[@chriskelly6559]

Please keep us updated on your where and when's thru the winter months, or we'll be upset and worried. Take care Sailor Sam!

[@samholmessailing]

Im in Zagreb Croatia right now

[@chriskelly6559]

👍😎Cool!

[@mammaholmes]

I'm kinda hoping to see him under the 🎄 with his brother and sister 🤷

[@t3601f]

Sam, your mom will always worry about you!

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Thanks Sam for another great video ⛵️⛵️⛵️😊

[@xacci]

Cheaper fix on your cables. Just use white vinegar. Fixes corrosion in the port as well.

[@markroth9827]

Thank you for the ride along.

[@berryinurpssy5597]

I want to live in solo sailing few years and people keep tellin me im rlly crazy or some, rlly feel lonely bad cuz of them they didn't even consider me, thank you for your videos

[@jamesgordon2289]

I love that the bilge pump is called a "gusher"

[@RobHaren]

Love the video and the caves, Stay well and all the best as this leg of your journey comes to an end. I Check my IPad every day for your next post. Addicted to the Sam Holmes Channel! Rob

[@DMMJBSM]

Hope you made it to the Isle of Lewis.

[@SailingFoxyLady]

Hey Sam, just found your channel and hooked. Very inspiring mate, just shows that you can do it on your own. I'm rebuilding an old cat from the bilge up in prep to travel like you do. If you come to the south of England you are very welcome with a beer waiting for you in Littlehampton 🤙

[@samholmessailing]

Cool. Thanks

[@sailingmoonshadow3169]

Lossie is on my list for the spring but I'm going around the top (the boat is in Craobh at the moment) rather than going through the middle! Before I got back into sailing I was flying gliders for 20 years. I've often wondered about learning to paraglide (I've done a couple of tandem trips) and taking one with me on my voyages...

[@Thomas-ts2gl]

Sam, Keep and eye on your diesel heater.. some diesel is not good to burn in diesel heaters.. too much soot with red diesel. Green is clean.

[@samholmessailing]

My diesel heater stopped working already but i don’t think i’ll be needing it anymore

[@drxym]

Red diesel == agricultural diesel. They dye it because it has less tax, but using it on the road can get someone fined. Not sure about boats but I assume that if marine diesel isn't dyed that it's the same deal. Ireland does it too but uses green dye and there are actually fuel laundering operations between North & South of Ireland where they try to strip the dyes out to sell it in forecourts.

[@CGamesPlay]

Finally, an illegal laundering scheme that actually involves cleaning something!

[@drxym]

@@CGamesPlay the problem is the laundered fuel can be contaminated and could wreck engines. Happened to a brother in law of mine - complete car write off because he filled up in a station that was selling laundered fuel.

[@SailingWithDave]

I did not know those fuel syphons existed!!! Great video as always.

[@calvingarrett3245]

That's good you made it Sam and when you put your spotlight on the Bell I was a good choice and lit up that entrance really good like daylight it's a good light glad to see you enjoying yourself there hopefully one day I could do the same thing be safe out there Sam God bless you and it might be a good idea to have an extra bilge pump like that in case that one goes bad just a thought anyways take care watching from Roseville California USA Ray Garrett

[@bilgeratjim]

It's great that you have so many experts in the comments to tell you how to do things better. Here's my expert opinion- just keep on doing what you're doing.

[@philgray1023]

I'd almost have some extra experience from youtube videos to add to your sage advice there John, however you summed it up already.

[@boatingallaround5933]

Should have visited the Glenfiddich destillery....not that far away from Lossie ;-) Love your videoes :-)

[@TheLawCoyoteTLC]

Red dye diesel is for agricultural use only...at least ober he-a!

[@richfuller]

I have a serious question. Why are good dinghies that are usually nothing special the price of a 28 foot live aboard bluewater sailboat? Am I missinng something or should I start manufacturing dinghies? I know yours was not super expensive, but still most are super expensive!

[@skipjacksailing8986]

I was in Inverness for while...jogged across that bridge many times. But never went to Lossiemouth!

[@SunshineSailing84]

Sam, don’t forget to keep your red diesel receipt! If you enter the European Union they can check your tank and you might get fined if you can’t show were you bought the red diesel.

[@soggybottom3463]

Great stuff Skipper Sam!

[@futronixindustries]

Hey Sam I love your channel, you make this dream seem very real. I would love to know how much your boat cost all up to be able to set off. Even a rough figure would be great, Im looking at a 28 as your boat looks perfect. Thanks, Phil from Sydney, Australia.

[@markzieg3593]

Whatta teezer! Taking us up to go para gliding with you, then nope, nor gonna happen. Cool little marina

[@finding_mojo]

Whale gusher would most likely have a spares kit for that hand pump.

[@stephenburnage7687]

They do. I rebuilt mine last year, using one of their service kits.

[@TerrydeAlaska]

Sam, I think you could use a wire wheel brush and put it in your cordless drill and use it to clean the dinghy hypalon patch area. I think that might work better. Cheers

[@samholmessailing]

That would make quick work of it for sure

[@57door]

Thought you were here... Inverness, Nova Scotia. Maybe next time :)

[@jwyzdm]

Enjoy Zagreb Croatia, you've earned it.

[@timburnett6729]

Always nice to see your posts. So jealous

[@random49stuff]

Hi Sam, rub some vaseline into the rubber on your bilge pump, it will keep it supple and stop it from cracking.

[@unknownpwn428]

Nice oump install, dude.

[@joshrichardson7077]

By the way I still have my boat at newmarks marina. , I have a little power boat but I get to catalina on it in about an hour.. so I can't complain,, but im looking to sail myself there a few times before I get my final ,,, well,, the boat im gonna travel on.. I won 2 gold medals in the jr Olympics for sailing at alamitos bay back in 84,,, so I have some experience sailing,, I do own a 14.2 Capri I can get out on and practice sailing around .. so im lucky that way.

[@samholmessailing]

Right on

[@elmerburley7710]

Stay safe daddyo and God bless.

[@CliffordMaxfield]

Can you do a detailed segment on securing a mooring or slip?

[@CliffordMaxfield]

It's always as a novice a mystery. Love your videos. Thanks

[@williambell8282]

Sam. You have made a dreadful mistake. I hope you rectify it sometime in the future. You went up Loch Linnhe to use the Caledonian Canal. That's fine and dandy as Americans might say. BUT. You have missed out the spectacular West coast of Scotland north from Mull which also has access to the wonderful Outer Hebrides. I know you have a tight schedule but sometimes you have to slow down and see what's around you. The motto of Clackmannanshire is "Look aboot ye". Sage advice ...... Bill

[@tonybarnes3858]

I like this note of welcome and respect from a local on the west coast--bodes well for future voyages.

[@random49stuff]

The road trip he went on in the last episode with the young lady, there was a very brief shot of a Piper outside the Applecross cafe which I believe is on the west coast

[@grahamatsea3575]

@@random49stuff yeah very true, he's covered a fair bit on the road

[@isaiah30v8]

You passed by Burghead. A little fishing village where I lived as a young kid in the 1960's.

[@Joannesyoga]

Sculptor's cave was great.

[@bogey361]

Hey Sam, great to see you in Scotland. Great content on the scenery and activities but would like to see how you continue to provision. Where do you fuel and stock up?

[@Meshedupatx]

Looking good Sam!

[@paulgilliland2992]

Isn’t red diesel only for agricultural use? It’s a massive on the spot fine if they were to catch you out . Highly unlikely off course.

[@samholmessailing]

Its off road diesel in the us and uk

[@hwntwww]

good surfing around Lossiemouth

[@alancooper3982]

Noticed you've been moored up near Stavanger for a while, would be nice to know your plans for the winter months.

[@hermitoldguy6312]

He said he's in Croatia.

[@SOLDOZER]

He's hauled out.

[@borderlineliving8465]

That marina looks a lot like the one that the jester challenge starts out from

[@marianoschaller9066]

Hello Sam. Could you do a review of your Cape Dory 28 and the refit you did on her? What would you do diferent? What would you change? What's the best and not so good?

[@roggro49ers]

Happy travels 👍

[@unclebob6728]

Thanks,Sam!

[@anthonybomberry9935]

Very interesting

[@chhindz]

Good call not to jump off mountain in gale, coming into unfamiliar harbor at night is way scary enough

[@markgamble7699]

If ya grinning ya winning… Nice work on the replacement…

[@winiesantos5104]

Sam, you are surely a Jack of all trades man! I love it so much. You are an inspiration. God bless you

[@Sabhail_ar_Alba]

I'm surprised he never filmed at Baile a' Chaolais /Glencoe on the way to Ft William.

[@danceswithcarsdc]

A love em and leave em sailor, guess maybe see her later. Unknown caving buddy No paragliding. More holes but good place for em and pumping out bilge = slow bailing. Odd boats, huge tides and currents, sounds like the North. Bail from gale sounded smart. Dog jumping/ rescue mayBe 🤔 Don't know how bilge pump broke? Blacking out? Not checking regular maintenance? Nefarious?

[@brucemcnair2]

Sharp haircut Sam. 😄

[@shnboardman1]

If you are heading towards Troon, let me know

[@nickferro6627]

What…. You are wearing my fav hoodie.. yours as old as mine? 😎

[@clayfarnet970]

“People and their dogs” 😂😂😂

[@blackthornhealing]

I know I thought he is missing out on knowing how wonderful animals are.

[@skyearthocean5815]

As the Duke of Bildgewater I approve this message!

[@masedogfrancis183]

How did you convince your family to let/support your passion for sailing around the world somewhat?

[@pmnfernando]

adults shoulnt need to convince other people of what they want to do.

[@mammaholmes]

As scary as it sometimes is for me to watch my son do this, I couldn't be prouder that he is following a dream instead of just sitting around talking about it or thinking about it. Not that it would stop him if I didn't want him to. He's an adult and he's using his own resources.

[@masedogfrancis183]

@@mammaholmes thx for the answer

[@chrismackay8314]

Curious if the boat smells from the constant moisture in the bilge? Does it get moldy down there?

[@samholmessailing]

A little but only if i open the floor boards

[@paulholmes489]

Very good video!

[@CharlieFetty]

you need a camera mount that allows you to have both hands... i love your stuff sam... you are living the dream... love to watch your videos... heh, i watch and think... 'one hand'd sam' is at it again (:~:)

[@williambell8282]

Would a Sam Holmes video be the same without 'new holes'?

[@TBS8431]

Was that a contessa 26 I spied in the harbour? My perfect little boat, when I finally take the plunge.

[@jodyssey9921]

Not enough headroom! Otherwise I agree. All my favorite boats would require me to bend in the cabin. Fine for a weekender but I couldn't live aboard for years unable to stand up. I like the Contessa's lines, it's a pretty boat and love the full keel.

[@TBS8431]

@@jodyssey9921 One of the few times being a short arse is to my advantage 😂

[@jodyssey9921]

I never wished I was shorter until I became interested in sailing. 😂

[@magdakaniewski]

Check out a halcyon 27. Like a contessa but more heavily built and standing room. Sailors much better.

[@Eric_In_SF]

The outtro background looks like a nice little apartment. Looks like a nice girl may have taken in poor Sam

[@williambell8282]

Happiness is a working bilge pump...

[@funkytransport]

where to next Sam? I'm from Inverness :)