Italy to Slovenia. First solo sail of the season!

[@davidwimberley5026]

Love the classic Sam Holmes opening. No music, no intro, just let's get going.

[@WaterTrails]

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

[@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

[@smikusko]

That guy's boat was pretty cool.

[@Perkelenaattori]

Your viewer has a really cool dinghy. Wonderful craftsmanship.

[@matijajesenko4195]

Thanks man!

[@oceanwoods]

What a stunning little self made sailboat! So inspired

[@JBurney]

The world provides and the Dude abides

[@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.

[@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!😂

[@jameslarson6555]

Really cool meeting up and sailing with the guy in Slovenia

[@beardedwoodsman9692]

Thanks for putting out honest videos without the created drama.

[@samholmessailing]

You bet

[@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...

[@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 👍⛵✌️

[@Superminaren]

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

[@ottawa875]

WELCOME BACK SAM HOLMES!

[@ctcollinthib]

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

[@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.

[@defmud80]

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

[@missVmilne]

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

[@roberthood2352]

Great video.airplane ride looked amazing. Very beautiful

[@Rottingboards]

Great father son project!

[@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😂

[@jaya1000]

It's the same thing only different

[@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.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

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!"

[@dspatchin]

Sailor and pilot? What a cool friend.

[@bybeka1]

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

[@eddieseachord4985]

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

[@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⛵️🍀

[@factanonverba6169]

Pretty country.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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)

[@marlo2303]

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

[@billywhizz6483]

Sweet little boat that your viewer has there!

[@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.

[@Kit2Canada]

11.23 yet another reason we support you - no BS !

[@adventuresinbasicreality219]

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

[@TranquilHarmony4]

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

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks

[@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. 😕

[@GeomancerHT]

So glad you're back, thanks for sharing!

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

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

[@ludatrades]

One of your best episodes!

[@danthemansmail]

Sam Holmes, doing it right.

[@chriscoast2coast1207]

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

[@Chrisblottphoto]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@azdbuk]

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

[@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.

[@davidkass2378]

6:09 You spilled the beans! 😂 Ok I'm done

[@Ash-cy7yw]

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

[@reeeeeeeam511]

Keep exploring Sam! These are my favorite videos.

[@tylerm8629]

*Those tuna were schooling and eating, Sam!! That was a perfect opportunity to bust out your fishing pole!!!* 🎣🐟🚣‍♂️

[@matthewx7722]

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

[@richardomalley1746]

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

[@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. 😂

[@soaringblackbird4431]

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

[@bmitch3020]

22:45 hello darkness my old friend.

[@elbandito14]

Thanks!

[@randyklein1336]

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

[@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.

[@jrhamp]

In Slovenia...make a day trip to Ljubljana. Sailing down the Croatian coast..beautiful..spent much time on the Croatian coast...Super Dobro..

[@tomatomate45]

How cool, Piran is my favourite place!

[@gregzeszotarski9927]

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

[@PeterBeaumont-br4ep]

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

[@edl617]

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

[@shroommcfanta2020]

New winches have sweet sounds

[@rolfpiotrowski4325]

Nice video, like always! Thanks for sharing!

[@samholmessailing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michaelishoj1111]

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

[@jaydubya4727]

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

[@ckeilah]

Thanks for the warning away from those folding winch handles. They certainly looked appealing. 😝

[@Bobsadventuresfl]

Awesome! Looks like an epic adventure.

[@Seafariireland]

Pity about the wind changing, would have liked to see you flying. Good to see you back on the water!

[@trailsandsails2722]

Yep..Navionics is losing its shine- charges more with more inconveniences. I guess were at least getting more of something! I've been looking to 'jump ship'. Cruising forums mention some alternatives. Looking forward to learning what you'll switch to. Anyway, great seeing your new season off to a good start! Dean

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Sam's back! Yes!

[@endid]

**in murican accent** HELL YEAAAAAHHH!

[@paulthompson6745]

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

[@SLOmotaro]

Hello sam i am from slovenia and i love your videos. if i knew earlier, i would bring you a slice of slovenian cake to the coast.

[@IndependentLiberty]

Great trip! Thanks for taking us along. :)

[@chriscoast2coast1207]

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

[@MichaelFerguson-xg4rn]

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

[@Caylynmillard]

Great to see you out there again.

[@Ramenscooter]

Nice sail with the local on the gaff rig!

[@eddieseachord4985]

What a blast! Love your friends boat! ❤

[@mtumix]

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

[@petroldrinker]

Great to have you back Sam.

[@matejgrahek4171]

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

[@chrisnegele6875]

Sam what a perfect day wake up on a Sailboat mess around in a C-182 then an attempt at a Paragliding flight. I have been messing around with flying machines since I was 18 now 66. I also fly Hang gliders and Paragliders too. Prefer Hang gliders but a paraglider is perfect for a boat. I have had a dream to go sailing since I was in my teens hopefully next year is the year! Thanks for your low key no drama videos.

[@DavidIke07]

What a life dude! very cool.

[@mark-ib7sz]

What a wonderful video. Thank you.

[@jeffmercier1974]

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

[@dinkylinker]

I throughly enjoy your videos also I like your personality.

[@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

[@novocain13]

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

[@astrayalien]

3:00 respect for the tacking, most people would have motored the whole way. Great to see you sailing again. I hear your navionics hate, last time i used navionics i was out on a mooring and it showed me in the parking lot. Never used it since, not by choice tho. Sadly I havent been sailing in years. I'm using you to get my fix.

[@JenkinsBoatWorks]

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

[@pixiehorse]

Good to see you sailing again!

[@captainhml3868]

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

[@Sincity6996]

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

[@samholmessailing]

Very cool indeed

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Whil😢single handing from Cabo to San diego we placed socks around the edge of the hatch stopping the leaking

[@RustProof1]

New season. Looking forward to it. Cheers