Italy to Slovenia. First solo sail of the season!

First sail of the season. Sailing from Italy to Slovenia. Flying over the highest mountain in Slovenia, and exploring the town of Piran. 
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[@cawfeedawg]

That home built sail boat is lovely. He is really lucky to have a 6 year project with his dad! I am sure he has loads of memories from that time. ♥

[@caractacus22]

It’s unsound

[@JohnCornellier]

But you didn't drill any holes in your boat.

[@chriskelly6559]

Got so many now that I call her "Swiss Pickle"..

[@Tetsaraku]

Lol :)

[@jaya1000]

Speed holes. Makes the boat go faster

[@isickofit]

Using existing holes - sort of construction kit...

[@slomaj]

Wow,I was born in Slovenia and lived there for almost 40 years..For years now we’re sailing around the world and living full time aboard.Nice to see known places,I hope you will visit Slovenia again in future.Regards from Kuala Terengganu-Rally Sail Malaysia to the East⛵️🍀

[@WaterTrails]

It takes more of a man to NOT jump when the conditions aren't right. Congrats.

[@smikusko]

That guy's boat was pretty cool.

[@bowdezaufa2609]

When I had a boat with a tiller I really wanted to finally get a boat with a steering wheel. Now that I have a boat with a steering wheel I would rather have a tiller😂

[@edl617]

I done both. On the 50 foot gulfstar a wheel. I did steer it a few times with the emergency tiller. A beast. The S2 9.2 was a tiller what was nice that I could put the tiller out of the way for relaxing in the cockpit at anchor.

[@Perkelenaattori]

Your viewer has a really cool dinghy. Wonderful craftsmanship.

[@matijajesenko4195]

Thanks man!

[@nickgoodall578]

My son (5yo) was watching over my shoulder and said, “That looks like a cool boat!” So yeah, now there’s two people in my house, who are prepared to join join Sam’s cult of personality!😂

[@oceanwoods]

What a stunning little self made sailboat! So inspired

[@scottwilson7835]

👍 Hi Sam, watched every week almost now since USA to Hawaii. I just have to say how you make things look easy.... traveling and learning laws of new countries, the navigation from sea to sea,.. while having fun no matter what the challenge is., solo! Sail on, Solo Sailor 👍⛵✌️

[@defmud80]

The hair on the back of my neck stood up when I saw that tuna!

[@benklusman7565]

I love the Navionics review: "I hate you more and more everyday" 😂😂😂

[@ckeilah]

All subscriptionware sucks, especially the ones that hold your life in their hands. 🤬 This is why I BOUGHT a “lifetime“ pro to Windy, instead of subscribing to PredictWind. Got to find a comparable tool, to OWN not rent, for navigation.

[@moleisrich1]

The real sailing channel.

[@Scottyg8050]

Nah sailing doodles is the realest. Nothing like a skilled crew with inflatable life vest tits and a pervy old man. Makes for great technical sailing.

[@vincentswerkes8637]

If you installed the winches properly, the winch handle might work. The line stripper, that's the horn you put the line on for the last wrap in the self tailing jaws, should be in board so the line exits the winch into the cockpit. Hope that helps. Enjoy your time on the boat.

[@lacfilms8345]

Sam the Sailing Man is back at it again. Nice to see Pickle back out on the water Sam. Your slow speed- prop & hull growth after sitting for the winter months. Cleaning this up when you hit your next on the hard location should improve your speed through the water. Don't forget about those motor mounts either, once you get the right size for your motor. Thanks for the Stars & Stripes shot. Looks good, along with your haircut too. That Sam smile of sailing satisfaction on the high seas never gets old to me.

[@lacfilms8345]

I added this- very cool hand-built sailboat by your viewer. You're gonna need your AIS working Sam. Fixing these little problems now will save you headaches later down the road. Navionics subscription matters. Kool flying over the countryside. Holy water at the church of St. Sam saved you on that long walk. Then an angel appeared and gave you a ride. Gravity downhill by air or by foot- so long as you get back to the Pickle. Good seeing that Sam smile of satisfaction again.

[@Superminaren]

Finally! You pushed me to get a sailboat again back in Sweden, and I've been looking forward to your videos all winter :)

[@JBurney]

The world provides and the Dude abides

[@ottawa875]

WELCOME BACK SAM HOLMES!

[@ctcollinthib]

This guy is smiling no matter the conditions. Good on you.

[@chriscoast2coast1207]

Awesome video.Cool meeting friends out on the high seas or on land.✌️😎🍿🍿🍿🍿

[@roberthood2352]

Great video.airplane ride looked amazing. Very beautiful

[@TranquilHarmony4]

I have been following you for years and I love your videos.

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks

[@robertgold2643]

Lingenberry locked to a random tree was a classic image and out a much needed smile on my face 😁. Glad to see you sailing again (and videos for the rest of us)

[@jameslarson6555]

Really cool meeting up and sailing with the guy in Slovenia

[@peterrahill9263]

17,611th view gonna happen sooner or later... 1.4K+ LIKE posted at the 14:55 segment - very cool exchange between you two sailors. Good onya, Sam - for helping him out. "Cheers!"

[@matthewx7722]

Slovenia is a beautiful country. The people are low key.

[@Rottingboards]

Great father son project!

[@bybeka1]

Very cool! Such a wonderful wooden boat, really lovely. Enjoy life!

[@CrazyChemistPL]

I've been to Piran during my first sea cruise. We started from Izola, then went to Venice, got back to the eastern shore of Adriatic in Piran, then sail a little ways down south to dip into Croatia, as far south as Rovinj, then back north to Izola by the way of Umag.

[@user-bc7gc5wr3n]

The makeup of the breakwater is I believe dolo,s they use them on the west coast

[@apotheosis2065]

Glad you're doing okay, one day I'd like to see you in a bigger boat. You're living your dream you're an inspiration.

[@chriskelly6559]

Yes to bigger!

[@richmorpurgo5554]

His boat is perfect!

[@chriscoast2coast1207]

You have come along way since you're Disney contract✌️😎🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿

[@richardomalley1746]

Welcome back Sam. Good to listen to your positive attitude again and delighted that you got a hair cut😂

[@randomtraveler3363]

Cool little gaff rigged boat

[@turdfurgison97]

Great video! Thanks.

[@factanonverba6169]

Pretty country.

[@cherylsibson2529]

Beautiful passage!

[@TedR36]

Great video!

[@pixiehorse]

Good to see you sailing again!

[@eddieseachord4985]

What a blast! Love your friends boat! ❤

[@mark-ib7sz]

What a wonderful video. Thank you.

[@IndependentLiberty]

Great trip! Thanks for taking us along. :)

[@BrownianMotionPicture]

You are a top geezer for helping him. If you ever need anything near the river crouch (essex, thames) I can arrange it. Cheers.

[@RustProof1]

New season. Looking forward to it. Cheers

[@novocain13]

That was a lovely, lovely video Sam. Thank you.😊👍🏻

[@petroldrinker]

Great to have you back Sam.

[@bobfield69]

Awesome! Looks like an epic adventure.

[@sailingdutchmanhotmail]

good Jobe go strong!!

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

Great video Sam. Thanks for sharing. Loved that little boat too. Cheers, Chuck

[@rollinrock6696]

Excellent

[@caylynmillard76]

Great to see you out there again.

[@mtumix]

Nice seeing you back in the boat Sam...!

[@marlo2303]

Bled lake, Triglav, Planica. Awesome to see them again after 45 years!

[@gregzeszotarski9927]

Looking good Sam, glad to see you back on the boat.

[@tomatomate45]

How cool, Piran is my favourite place!

[@DavidIke07]

What a life dude! very cool.

[@billywhizz6483]

Sweet little boat that your viewer has there!

[@Ramenscooter]

Nice sail with the local on the gaff rig!

[@randyklein1336]

You are truly living an amazing life. Stay safe and enjoy!

[@reeeeeeeam511]

Keep exploring Sam! These are my favorite videos.

[@feanor3876]

There is a line in the movie 'Second Hand Lion' that you truly exemplify. The quote is an answer to the question, the two men in grandpa's story really lived, the answer defines you adventures. Yes they truly lived!! That defines you, thank you for bringing me along.

[@ludatrades]

One of your best episodes!

[@shroommcfanta2020]

New winches have sweet sounds

[@missVmilne]

There is SOOOOOO much to recommend Slovenia! Thanks for sharing this video - stay well and safe exploring Europe. Hello from Auckland, New Zealand : - )

[@adventuresinbasicreality219]

I saw you uploaded and was like oh yeaaah 🎉 love how you got to help a friend with his boat ⛵️⛵️🥂

[@dinkylinker]

I throughly enjoy your videos also I like your personality.

[@Ash-cy7yw]

Yay, authentic solo Sam is back !! Looking forward to your Atlantic return crossing.

[@captainhml3868]

I used to work for Navionics. I hate them too. 😂

[@Chrisblottphoto]

Great, Sam's back, yeah I know but these are the videos I'm here for.

[@PeterBeaumont-br4ep]

Good to have you back sailing Sam.Your are a great guy, and love your videos.😅😅😅😅

[@terrygrady7683]

Good one.

[@soaringblackbird4431]

Man, you came to my country! So sweet to see familiar coast an you being there.

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Sam's back! Yes!

[@endid]

**in murican accent** HELL YEAAAAAHHH!

[@johnrode7109]

Thank you

[@mihakramberger9733]

Nice, my home airport at the end. I'm flying gliders there. :D In fact by the planes I saw on the video, I just missed you by one day hehe

[@eddieseachord4985]

It's good to see you are growing your hair out again. Thanks Sam. 😊❤

[@ninobien]

Welcome to my country!

[@dspatchin]

Sailor and pilot? What a cool friend.

[@danthemansmail]

Sam Holmes, doing it right.

[@ChukaCustoms]

I finally bought a 17 foot Vagabond sloop after watching you for 2 years. And then all of a sudden, I end up with a 14 foot Cat rigged Flying Fish all in a month. #summertimelivingiseasy

[@samholmessailing]

Haha they tend to multiply

[@oceanbnd]

Another great video, Sam. I especially enjoyed the Polka music in the end, along with some of your visited places. Polka music is always fun. 😂

[@inflivia]

Thanks for spilling the beans on this journey.

[@ckeilah]

Until I saw that, I HAD been thinking that I might get one of those jet boil stoves. 😕

[@jeffmercier1974]

Crossing back over the Atlantic, long ways away but too cool, the Bahamas look amazing lol ✌️

[@rolfpiotrowski4325]

Nice video, like always! Thanks for sharing!

[@samholmessailing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Kit2Canada]

11.23 yet another reason we support you - no BS !

[@paulthompson6745]

Im embarking on a western med cruise out of Trieste in May. I love the Adriatic.

[@jamesglass4797]

That was a great episode. Too bad about the paraglider flight, that would have been a perfect ending to a fantastic day. Never a dull moment with Sam Holmes.

[@michaelishoj1111]

Thanks for sharing - I thought that was Sam on a cleaned up Pickled Herring @0:27 seconds.

[@SAILINGDIRTYBIRD]

Godspeed buddy....from Oriental, N.C.

[@GeomancerHT]

So glad you're back, thanks for sharing!

[@azdbuk]

Gorgeous place. That is where my great grandparents are from. Not far from that lake.

[@williambromley5451]

Damn…you got a new American flag.👏🏼

[@matejgrahek4171]

If I knew you were in Portoroz, I would come to say hi! I was on that regatta with genakers😃

[@wizkeyjack]

Buon viaggio!

[@olivierorban787]

Hi Cool to be in Slovenia

[@jaydubya4727]

Too bad you missed your para-ride - looked pretty cool off that cliff!

[@rerecording999]

bon voyage

[@edl617]

Amazing being in a place where some buildings are over a thousand years old

[@Sincity6996]

Really cool wooden boat. Almost looks like a dinghy next to yours. Could tow it for a backup boat. 😂😂

[@samholmessailing]

Very cool indeed

[@MichaelFerguson-xg4rn]

How do you keep watch when sleeping if your AIS is down, do you have radar too?