Locks on lochs on locks

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[@steventaylor9054]

I love Sam's face when he's trying to work out what the lock keepers are saying over the radio🤣

[@factanonverba6169]

Deys speaking Scottish English!!

[@williamwhitlock9661]

Say 10-9 Sam! Lol. Repeat

[@MaShcode]

The only english speaking country where I nodded in agreement accompanied by a blank stare.

[@thatoceanvibe2058]

😂😂😂😂

[@swelkie570]

Nah, that’s a Geordie accent (NE England)

[@Bob8091]

Indiana Holmes and the Bridge of Doom. Loved it halfway when you were wondering if it was a good idea.😁

[@ellemdee276]

Sam, walking gingerly across a shaky, derelict bridge: "Maybe I shouldn't have done this." Audience, in unison: "No, you shouldn't have done this, you LUNATIC!" [But we're still glad you took your camera along!😁]

[@westcoastbutcherblockinc.6111]

…that’s the original bridge to the yellow ridge road …

[@whenshovelswereshovels3068]

I love how snorkelling in the middle of the Atlantic on your own is normal and then walking across a rotten bridge near where I live is really sketchy 😂😂 thanks Sam best channel going 👍🤩

[@tombrunshidle4788]

best sailing channel on the whole dam internet!

[@ppumpkin3282]

I Googled "Holmes" it's a Scottish name, literally meaning "someone who lives on an island surrounded by water". It's derived from a Viking word.

[@SteifWood]

You can translate a 'holme' in Norwegian with an islets. We have 1000s of 'holmer' (pl., 'holme' sing.) here in Norway, and ofc depending on location, few have been settled (with propper houses) as they are too small and not much safe during winter storms. Also, we have 'øyer' (islands) and 'skjær' (rock), but ofc you can find 100s of different names/variations given our many dialects and 3 official languages. I'm sure we can find a 'holme' here in Norway Mr Holmes decides to stay during winter and not migrate to Sweden as he hinted (but who does that? move from Norway to Sweden?)

[@duanemiller5606]

When you first said you were outside the locks and would be going through them I looked it up on Google earth. It was a surprise when I found out that the waterway goes right through Loch Ness. I did not know boats could sail into there like that. Oh my god you’re an educational channel!! oh well I guess I keep my subscription anyways.

[@kimbleybremer4404]

Your amazing Sam Holmes, nothing gets you rattled. Love your videos.

[@robm7543]

That was great! The people asking if you'd crossed the Atlantic, the other boats, the canoes, the country, the locks...it's all good! A few months back I went to the Ballard Locks in Seattle, they still have the manual set up for moving the doors there too. When you really need to open the door gate.... I'm looking forward to seeing the monster :-)

[@jeffreynerdin3522]

Love your plan to catch Nessie. Good luck.

[@colinwilson9133]

Excellent video of transit though Caledonian canal, well worth the the money. Scenery outstanding, we live in Scotland and visit the canal every few years. We love fort Augustus which is really scenic. We base ourselves at the Inverness end and use our cycles to travel along the canal towpath. You still have some lovely sections to come. You also have the rail bridge to negotiate at the Inverness sea lock end. How have the ‘midges’ been, they are the bane of our lives in the west of Scotland……..can really make life challenging. Can’t wait for your next posts as we still have loads of your journey to catch-up on. Enjoy living the dream, stay safe and favourable winds. Colin

[@danceswithcarsdc]

Midges = gnats? Flying biting a little like mosquitos But less blood sucking? (Yeah a Vampire 🦇🧛🧛‍♀️🧛‍♂️Halloween🎃 theme)

[@williambell8282]

I've taken groups of school students along the full length of the canal on a few occasions. We hired 6 sailboats from Laggan Locks. Keeping 6 boats together was fun and we became a minor tourist attraction....Bill

[@Gribbo9999]

Back in the 1980s it was even better because when you bought a pass you had 3 months to traverse the canal. Onr year I spent a very leisurely (and economical) few weeks at the end of a cruising summer on the West Coast heading back to my home port of Nairn in the Moray Firth.

[@grahamlongley8298]

When I went through Fort Augustus locks the second time there were some tourists watching. I got 2 of them to take my lines & they loved it. I let them come aboard & let their friends on a coach take photos of them & they had great fun. It made it easy for me. On the last trip When I got to the last lot of locks at Inverness I tied up to the barge you showed on your video. It is a holiday one ( there are 2 of them) & they took me through & I spent the time chatting to the guests.

[@rickhalstead8990]

Oh man!! Your vlogs have always been really well done and even still they are getting better and better. Clean simple and honest. Thanks, Sam.

[@GoodCybrations]

Sam, your enthusiasm, Joy, positivity, general optimistic I can do it attitude and way of living is fantastic. Thank you for sharing your life with us. You are inspirational, Brave, Funny, Kind. You are a good Man Sam. Big Love

[@thatoceanvibe2058]

👏👏👏

[@mccoymrm]

Sam's sense of humor....so subtle yet hilarious!

[@Bustefaen]

Great episode. Good thing «I shouldn’t have done this» spoken from that rickety bridge didn’t turn out to be your famous last words!

[@lory2622]

“I shouldn’t have done this.” 12:36 Famous last words of Scottish hikers on the Loch Ness.

[@t.a.ackerman4098]

The thing about Sam's vids compared to some others is that he shows 'reality' and not just the 'highs'. It is a "diary". Sam is sooo inspirational. I don't think he knows.

[@lh457725]

That's a great point. Well said!

[@jimkarasek4046]

I have everything I need to find the Loch Ness Monster. Lol. I love it

[@kendalg4563]

They never tell loch Ness is connected to the ocean. Thanks for clearing up that lie!

[@wallyklw5]

Sam, Sam, Sam. I’m eating my heart out! What a bucket list opportunity!

[@WolfandCatUnite]

yes

[@pontoonrob7948]

Can't wait to see a selfie with "Nessie"

[@janereynolds7555]

Thanks for taking us along. I have absolute admiration for what you have achieved!

[@TheNAVORP]

Dude, go to Hopeman on your way out. It has a cool little pier and afterwards has a nice little beach at Primrose bay. Spent a summer there! Enjoy!

[@user-re9gj2zd5e]

Unfortunately he needs a couple of weeks to make these videos ready for KZbin so he was already in Norway by the time of your comment :)

[@gordonobrien7106]

Loch locky is my favourite for camping and fishing 🎣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Drzee1968]

Superb, that bridge was sketchy as hell!

[@christianvogl1568]

neatest sailing video with no sailing. Thanks again, Sam, learned lots and enjoyed doing so. Ah, to dream.

[@huntsail3727]

Excellent, looks like you are still enjoying the adventure. Top of the morning, I'll tip a pint back to ya with the boys

[@richg3411]

What an adventure! Be sure to wave to my old family homestead, the Urquhart castle.

[@calvingarrett3245]

Hello Sam you're taking a risk crossing a bridge like that I was nearly pulling my hair out hoping you wouldn't fall anyway nice place those trees reminded me of the Sequoias here in California too nice place be safe Sam God bless you

[@callmebigpapa]

That bridge just needs a couple sheets of plywood to be back in service!

[@Pete-eb4ec]

Boat found without skipper, oh no wait that's the guy who fell through the bridge! My knees went shakie when you showed that! :(

[@rollinrock6696]

Fantastic trip…scenery is so beautiful…

[@simonjamestatt3613]

Wonderful! I don't think any Scotsman (or anybody else for that matter) has ever tried a short whistle to encourage the Loch Ness Monster to emerge from wherever it is. Nice one Sam :)

[@isuckatguitar6252]

The Caladonian Canal is such an amazing mix of engineering & natural beauty, ur taking ur boat over 100 ft above sea level & across an entire country.

[@EnHestUdenNavn]

Liked the front mounted time lapses through the narrow waters!

[@dmc9492]

Awesome hiking trails! Love to ditch my life for 1 of world sailing 🤗🚤stay safe, keep up the good work 👌

[@Makestuff227]

Ah! My stomping ground! Welcome to Scotland I wish I’d seen you pass by 👍👍

[@davescott1491]

Geeze Louise! You sail across oceans in a tiny boat and get killed walking on an ancient bridge in Scotland!!! Fun. Thanks for the cool Scottish videos mate!

[@factanonverba6169]

Making good memories, well done! A word of advice, please use bridges that are more timber than holes.

[@dustinmacneil4958]

Thanks sam ive been encouraged and am much more keen to keep my interest and ambition moving forward for my 24 hutton trailer sailer. And adventure awaits

[@macdaddy507]

Hey Sammy ya wee lad.Thnx for the tour of the old country.My name is Alastair MacGregor Souter, Totally Canadian but Scottish desendant.Im a stowaway for life. Stay safe and love the ride....(lime may you lum reek)Gaelic for long may your chimney smoke.Thats all I got Cheers ..C.C.R real wood boat 🏴‍☠️ 🚢 😎

[@scotverdin9401]

Awww, Sam you and Pickled Herring are magic, indeed! Thank you!!

[@SilverTurtle65]

Your a inspiration for anyone that has fear of traveling. Beautiful places your visiting.

[@ianwass605]

Super video Sam. Love watching you. Very brave doing this journey on your own 👍👍

[@frequencymanipulator]

A most splendid offering. So great to see Scotland from this perspective. Thanks.

[@efstopp]

You couldn't pay me to walk across that bridge. You got steel balls.

[@davidc6510]

Another great Sam Holmes Sailing Adventure! Thanks for sharing Sam!

[@edomelnjak8657]

Hey Sam i think you should sail to croatia next it’s a beautiful small country with loads of islands

[@sh4826]

Thanks for taking us along

[@GypseaO]

Lol the bridge gave me anxiety 😮love what you do man 👍

[@greenmanlove1]

its interesting to see go through were i used to live and work. remember there is only one lake in Scotland and now were near lochness. love seeing it from your point of view. great stuff

[@kevinperryman9149]

watching what you do with a small sailing boat is awesome ,your an inspiration and feel i want to buy a boat myself and sail the world. Great videos, keep safe, looking foreward to your future adventures..

[@KD2HJP]

Lock picking Lawyer: Today I have a set of locks. (autocorrect refuses to allow any other spelling)

[@royzilko2523]

Thanks for the interesting and educational sailing posts! I’m learning a ton from you.

[@thatoceanvibe2058]

I know!! As a newbie I love watching his videos ⛵️🌊

[@speckofdust272]

.... sketchy bridge .... i'll go the long way round next time 😉🤣😂🤣

[@TyBraek]

I love the rain sounds in the voice over too!!

[@williamallen3715]

Great episode Sam… great. Thanks for showing me these incredible views… and Crikey…. Your on lochness! Awesome

[@Gieza-Brake-Pahl]

The locals should have told you that if you want to see the monster you should bring it a kerry oot, then it is mostly likely to surface unless it already has a sair hied.

[@treywest268]

Hi Sam!!! Happy sailing to you!! I love your videos!

[@larryfishkind5387]

This is such a cool channel I stumbled upon this last week, I’m very happy I did; subscribed !

[@johnbee7729]

Sweeet - a Sam Holmes Sailing cliff hanger!! Can't wait to see how it turns out!!

[@michellethelander1735]

Fantastic show! Thank you ⛵️

[@erdi950]

Followed you all the way through on G-Earth maps. Thanks!

[@theosphilusthistler712]

That whole Loch Ness monster thing - all those sightings were just average Scotsmen swimming backstroke naked.

[@samholmessailing]

😂

[@Geraldinslo]

Lol , that was a good ending Sam , love following this trip!!

[@bentspicket5790]

The lock man sounds the same as the fellow on the radio when you approached Bermuda.

[@dylanhuculak8458]

You should send this to the Lochpicking Lawyer.

[@freedomfreedom6544]

Love your demeanour Sam

[@peternash6206]

Great video - amazing scenery.

[@caycug1]

Sam, your videos are great, my favorite youtube channel. God bless. From Columbus, Ohio

[@wmason1961]

I visited loch ness once in the eighties. It is amazing to think you have cruised there.

[@scolwell720]

Thanks for the video. I really enjoy them.

[@tiomichaeltalksstory3121]

Great videos! Keep making them!

[@herbescobar4548]

Off topic, but thanks for the recommendation on your buddy James’ sailing channel a few weeks ago. Have really enjoyed his adventures as well. Another great no nonsense sailing outlet- like yours. Thanks!

[@samholmessailing]

Glad you liked his videos!

[@practiceart673]

Hi Sam, I have seen some of your early videos about your monocycle obsession. So i thought i could recommened u the electric one. They are super cool. And when u are on land ur mobility would be easier. They have pretty good range as well (50-80km or even more). The only thing what i dont know that how they would cope with the salty water while u r on the sea. Thanks for the inspiration anyway. It is so cool, keep up the good vids.

[@pumpupthevolume4775]

Very cool. I had no idea Loch Ness was a shortcut of canals and locks through Scotland between the Atlantic and the North Sea. Canal cruising is a nice switch-up from other types of crusing.

[@worldtravel9967]

Best sailing videos on KZbin period

[@hwh888]

Waiting for the photo op with Lock Ness, he/she’s gotta be around there somewhere. 👍🏼

[@garygoodwin5961]

Thank you for sharing

[@timburnett6729]

Great vid sam. Safe travels

[@KamboCan629]

When stationed at RAF Bentwaters England in 1983, we took a train to Scotland for a Pub Crawl. Well let's just say that after a few Pubs we went out to Lock Ness and went skinny dipping with some Scottish lasses... many memories ago!

[@treywest268]

Watch out for the wee birds that build nests out of moss along the sides of the locks. The build their nests out of moss and spittle. They raise their chick's in the nest. They are known as "The Moss Lock Nesters".

[@speedboard.]

It's your lochy day

[@tomriley5790]

Great video! That was a very sketchy bridge!

[@markwarren6943]

Am up late, watching your channel. Always love to see new content and see your adventures...prayers. mw

[@frequencymanipulator]

Sam: "I shouldn't have done this" Entire Viewship: 'NO SAM, you should not be attempting to cross this bridge'

[@justininvestor]

Thanks!

[@maureenthomson9584]

Love your videos Sam you’re the best 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

[@davepalmer1521]

LMAO Sammy ... Nessy co hosting thanks mate... love it

[@elainesterling9983]

Doing a great job .love videos. seem like a well rounded young man following a dream! good for U!

[@andil6784]

Great lock loch video. Soooooooo wish you’d done an entire video of the hike you took thru the woods at the very end of this video. Hint, hint.

[@kusz2704]

You committed the cardinal sin by calling one of our lochs a lake!

[@BabbittdaWabbitt]

Know what you need to lure the Loch Ness Monster ? ‘Bout tree fiddy.

[@ppumpkin3282]

I've seen many sailing videos, your have one of the most interesting. Most sailing videos stick to the old routes in the Caribean, Med, or Pacific, but you take us to some new places.

[@thatoceanvibe2058]

yees I also love how authentic and informative he is in his videos⛵️

[@Michael-fs5ct]

I’ve seen some of the lochs from land didn’t get to go thru by boat. My favorite place was Inverness.

[@ianbell5611]

Thanks Sam. Awesome video. How cool is the canal. Loch Ness co host😂😂 Dodgy bridge... it's a bugger when you commit to a route like that then realise half way in maybe not such great idea...😁 Hey you survived...

[@adrianhope4796]

The monster usually hides at the northern end of the loch. It enjoys the sound of whistling and is fond of peanut butter …if you have it.