My Sailing Background And A Pit Stop In Kaunakakai

[@taylorgenovese]

I rarely leave comments on videos but I just found your video and I've devoured watching everything you have posted. I don't know how to sail but you make me want to learn and I'm loving following your adventure! Stay safe and keep posting! Thank you!

[@therealpomme]

i learned this summer bought me a small boat with 3 sails and i never regret it for a second. just do it! when you feel the wind and hear NOTHING you will become hokked for life, fair winds!

[@wdy2606]

A lot of people are afraid to live their dreams. Good for you!!!

[@ArtGardenFoodExpressions]

Sometimes, it's best to let them be dreams. Jessie Combs had a dream, though an awesome vehicle engineer and in some respects a driver, but her dream took her too far and she died for it. Sometimes, it's best to leave it be. Just sayin'

[@Grayehz]

a lot of ppl cant afford their dreams

[@mtadams2009]

@@ArtGardenFoodExpressions In the end are fate is all the same, some just a little sooner. I do get your point but as Sam was saying you need to weigh the risk to the reward. I have done a lot of big adventures and never been hurt. My bad events have happened when I least expected it. Hit by someone running a light, hit by a skier and a small fall off my bike which ended very bad. You just never know. Now that I am old I do not regret anything I have done, only wish I had done more. Still doing cool things just cut the risk factor. Take care

[@jamesofallthings3684]

@@ArtGardenFoodExpressions You know you're going to die right? It's sad you think she would have been better off living to old age and regretting her life because she didn't follow any of her dreams.

[@jamesofallthings3684]

@@Grayehz No, people won't do what's necessary to achieve their dreams. You're paralyzed by fear. Anyone can do this if they actually want it.

[@VideoServicesVB]

From Hobie 14 to circumnavigation. Lol. Awesome. Great story. Keep going....

[@simeonmorris5533]

It’s pretty neat watching these in near “real time.” Great content!

[@tonysmario817]

i agree. not many doing that, even with large budgets. there is something very effective about knowing the events are current and not 'recorded' weeks or months ago. this guy has more going for him with his simple boat, simple vlog, and GRAND adventure!! so far, my favorite sailor on yt.

[@kurtbrown9618]

Keep up the positive attitude and be smart - you have nothing to prove - enjoy mother nature and the world but be safe kid! Don’t let your viewers or ego drive you to a crossing you don’t feel is safe. Great videos!

[@rollinrock6696]

You’re living the life! Awesome! Really enjoying your channel ...

[@NC0Q]

6:44-6:55 is KZbin Gold. Discussing risk management and risk tolerance as what appears to be a large wave obscures the background. Thank you for making this trip, documenting it, and sharing it.

[@aaronr3925]

Dude. You're my hero. Always so chill. I almost had a breakdown when i got a flat tire on my bicycle by my house because i couldn't find the big bike pump and had to use the little hand pump. Which totally sucked. But i went for a nice ride, which was kinda cool. I guess we are both doing okay for ourselves.

[@CessnaPilot99]

I watched your video a couple days ago about the trip from LA to Hawaii. Now I am hooked and subscribed. You should start at Patreon or at least put a PayPal link in the description so people can support you. Keep up the good work you've got a lot of people rooting for you.

[@joeblow1942]

GrummanPilot99 A link to his Patreon account is in the description.

[@bleedinblue5675]

Sam YOU are the MAN!! Doin your thang an LIVIN LIFE!! You’re a breath of fresh air in this crazy azz world...great job on vids an editing as well

[@jimbeaux89]

Samwise is such a smart guy. His positive attitude and his optimistic outlook always has me coming back for more adventures.

[@CARLOSGONZALEZ-kq1od]

Thanks a lot for posting videos, they put me in better mood

[@GETCivil]

Great background story! All the best to your circumnavigation trip.

[@chappyd5109]

I have been following you since the beginning. I have enjoyed your posts and have seen you grow. I appreciate you sharing your story and your accomplishments in this boat size. Wish I had made a decision like this at your age.

[@danieloliver20]

Thanks for your back story, sounds like you did it right with prepping your boat and yourself for single handing... Did you build your dodger and stack pack? Maybe a video on prepping the boat would be cool later on, btw your editing is getting really good! Dan, in Long Beach, Ca

[@martineyer5336]

This is becoming my favourite sailing channel. Keep on smiling😎

[@svzigzag5898]

Excellent explanation of risk management vs rewards!

[@skipperandy2199]

Great story n great video, keep going young man, fair winds forever to you!

[@danielkinney6325]

I love this guy. He really makes you want to go on the Journey with him. Every video makes me want to keep watching more. I have to say I have watched many people sailing but never got hooked on just watching their Videos. Somehow I am hooked on Sam's Journey. This has been something I have wanted to do my entire life. Sam you should do a FULL DOCUMENTARY for NETFLIX. I believe you have a story to tell the world. If you need someone at the LAST minute I would go in a heartbeat.

[@skippyone2769]

Another great video Sam! You seem like a very resourceful guy, I am sure you will pick up some good patrons soon. That circumnavigation will get on track I hope for you. It's good to hear you just chatting about you and your life as well as your journey. Take care and fair winds.

[@jordanward9072]

skippy One , yes I for one would love to be a patron for Sam.

[@joeblow1942]

Jordan Ward There’s a link in the description to his Patreon account.

[@garyevans6722]

exceptional real story....love your approach to life...humble but can deliver results....

[@maurizius27]

Congratulations on your Hawaii crossing adventure, glad you made it safely.

[@mvmmotovlogmusic2815]

I’m just beginning to learn to watch sailing videos. I love it.

[@hoodoovoodooyoodoo]

Awesome way to spend your time! Fair winds!

[@patrickphippspa584]

Wow. You're amazing buddy. You've inspired me, not to sail or do anything like that, but to become more independent and enjoy the time with myself. Thanks for sharing buddy! Living for your videos.

[@steffanieschaeffer679]

I just found your videos and have subscribed! You clearly have the right amount of skill and calm to do brilliant things on that petite boat! I have a Cal 3-30, and the same size dinghy, and now I know it is possible without buying a bigger boat. Great stuff!

[@mjrwey]

Started watching your LA to Hawaii vid and just assumed you were a life long sailer. You're the definition of inspiration.

[@mikeanderson7019]

Thanks for giving us a little bit of your background… Very interesting… Really enjoyed the video… I hope you do not stop.

[@TheWaterbouy88]

Sam I am! Really enjoying you adventuring. Awesome life choices you are making for yourself. Keep making memories.

[@captainbondo6427]

Been watching your vids for a couple of days now truly a once in a lifetime adventure. When you mentioned lake Geneva it brought memories of me racing little shitbox boats on Delavan Lake 5 miles to the west. Good luck on your travels. A lot of the Lahaina footage looked familiar as we've been there a few times out on snorlkle trips.

[@chuckkokoska8496]

Safe travels young man!

[@kevinh935]

Great videos Sam! I thought I was living the dream when I took my 18 foot motor boat 15 miles to Block Island (RI) for a day trip and here you are going from LA to Hawaii! Stay safe and keep living the dream.

[@jordanward9072]

Thanks for sharing more with us. Living is an adventure but very few actually take the risk. Can’t wait to see where you go to from here.

[@jdenmark1287]

da bomb diggity. Love your spirit of adventure, and minimalist methods

[@ddoyle11]

Your courage and enthusiasm are really inspiring. I think part of your success is your positive outlook on life, and not sweating the small things. Very impressive journey! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@tonybarnes3858]

Hey Sam! Newly subscribed. I retired from guiding some years ago (rocks and mtns, not the sea) and my last helmet bore a noir-ish/gritty little decal that simply said "scale down". Subtle irony, not lost on my closest friends and family. Thanks for making these videos. I can't try much harder to get back to water (aplogies to MMJ).

[@frankiealas1]

Truth: go small go now!

[@joeblow1942]

Frank Alas Like the Pardeys did for decades!

[@tonysmario817]

@@joeblow1942 pardeys ain't got nothing on sam...he's in a 'explorer' raft dingy!! hahahaha cut from the same cloth, obviously.

[@jwyzdm]

Great story and watching that big wave come in from behind you and then mentioning it as if it was nothing but a big wave was incredible. I'm not religious but I find myself praying for your safety. Thanks for sharing.

[@davyadventures]

Great video Sam, love following your adventure.

[@jonssailing]

I follow most of the sailing channels and have for about 5-6 years. I think yours is one of the best! You’re real, honest, sincere, and totally adventurous. Say, btw, do you have a medical issue? I notice that you where a belt thing? And thought I heard you allude to it it in a previous video. Keep the fires lit!

[@jonssailing]

You are such a fascinating and inspirational person, Sam! I watched a short video to help me understand what you have because I was ignorant of the condition(s) and solution. Awesome! For one thing I never would have thought swimming or other sports would be possible. And look at you! Wow. You are cool, Dude! Very cool! Thank you for sharing and sorry if I was getting too personal. But I’m glad to know all this and you!

[@bikentrike]

@@samholmessailing Please make the video Sam. It would help a lot of folks. Sounds like you may of had Colitis. I have FAP and had my colon removed 34 years ago. Had a temporary ileostomy for 8 weeks, then my internal pouch was hooked up. May have to go to an ileostomy before long since my pouch is giving up. No big deal! You are an inspiration for a lot of folks.

[@dougstamper6266]

Thanks for sharing your backstory and sailing experience Sam. Great job on the videos. What an awesome adventure you’ve brought us all on! Can’t wait for the next video -

[@actoraa]

Thanks for sharing your experience Sam! Following you from Seattle.

[@petewilliams4289]

Great videos and best of all, very authentic. Finally a Patreon I am willing to follow, I've just joined your Patreon and looking forward to supporting your sailing. Great effort and well done. Single-handed sailing is wonderful as it's only you and the boat to look after.

[@kriley9386]

Smilin’ Sam, 0:48 - 7:06 answered my questions. Thanks for the explanation of your situation, philosophy, and gear. I wish you good health!

[@TheRealChetManley]

Love your videos...your hawaii crossing is my favorite sailing video. Keep it up

[@SailingwithThomas]

Love your videos👍🏻

[@dl4932]

I have no interest in sailing but I can't stop watching your videos !! Very impressed by you Sam, you are an inspiring person, best of luck in everything you do

[@bennefesto]

Just subscribed from Salem MA. Looking forward to every notification from your channel. I feel like I get to experience HI in a way very few can, through you. Thanks Sam!

[@lynnbell6374]

These are awesome videos keep them coming.

[@electrolethargy]

Thank you for sharing your adventure. Stay safe and enjoy the ride Sam!

[@brianwestmoreland9852]

As a kid, my dad always told us that Kaunakakai was Hawaiian for 'wind howls non stop'.....

[@AndreBandarra1]

Really cool to know your background dude. I've always wanted to circumnavigate too and learnt to sail on lasers on a summer camp when I was 15 :D one day... one day... you're channel is doing really well too, awesome! :D

[@hunterjackson802]

Discovering your channel has really given me inspiration in life. Id like to see you get a bigger boat and sail the sees, I’m 18 and seeing you accomplish the trip to Hawaii is amazing. I live in michigan so as soon as i have enough money im getting a sail boat.

[@jstrano1978]

Another great video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Ekowal1965]

Love your content. Great stuff. Keep it coming.

[@j.alanmorgan]

Sam, I am really enjoying watching your badass adventure from Charlotte,NC. Best wishes for smooth sailing to you wherever the winds lead you.

[@WestcoastButcherBlock]

True blue water Cape Dory 27'-36'.

[@driescorbeth6499]

I stumbled across your channel by accident. I sailed my first TransAt at roughly the same age as you, delivering for Beneteau from France to the BVI. No GPS, just sextant navigation. Mate, you are so inspiring. The whole story is phenomenal - carry on sailing. Love your videos and the way you edit them. You deserve a massive following and huge sponsorship. Huge fan

[@driescorbeth6499]

I've exposed you a little - as much as I can. I hope it generates revenue for you

[@driescorbeth6499]

Linkedin - find me

[@richardjohnson4696]

I didn't really know what to think about you when I first saw your sailing trip to Hawaii. After seeing you paragliding and recovering from the chute collapsing.. You've got a pair of giant balls and I can totally see why sailing to Hawaii in what is basically a large dinghy of a sailboat, that is not the scariest thing you have done in your life. I applaud you Sir.

[@Jaantoenen]

Great life journey Sam. Cheers!

[@davidlp6510]

Cool you have lots of empirical knowledge of how to handle a boat. That definitely will come in handy when travelling long distances in open waters.

[@spacerangers]

Most genuine sailing channel! Thanks for the inspiration. Set up a pateron! 100% people will support you to see you go around the world. Including me!!

[@AXISMEDIATV]

Sweet. Thats what im talking about. Thanks sam.

[@JS-.-]

Keep ‘em coming!! Enjoying the vids!

[@Puppygirl-hj1tn]

Fortune favours the brave my friend. Good for you.

[@Thomas-ts2gl]

Sam i seen on a couple of your other videos water entered in your front hatch. On another sailing video they rapped a 1/2 rope around the base of the hatch and tied a square knot in the back to hold it place and that was enough to keep the water out.. worth a try. Great videos.

[@williamharrell9888]

Sam Holmes you are my hero!

[@derekjanzen9745]

I just found your videos, nice job! Keep the dream alive!

[@richardhastings2972]

Thanks for sharing your adventure. Had a great time watching.. Safe Travels !

[@True_BabaYaga]

Thank you for sharing your sailing story with us Sam! It would be interesting if you could make a tour of your boat and show what improvements you made for this adventure and overall what equipment you have on your boat. So far what I've seen is very minimalistic, especially your inflatable dinghy, but fits surprisingly well for the purpose.

[@davidossinger8183]

I second this! Particularly interested in your electric motor and charging setup. New sub here, enjoying your adventures very much.

[@ufozencom]

Like Simeon said, cool to see this in near 'real time'! I lived in the islands for 6 years. Oahu for 5, Maui for a year+. Great to see you going places I've been. Honolua Bay was one of my favorite spots. We lived not far from there so it was a quick trip at night. We never made it to Molokai or Lanai though, so awesome to see Molokai. We're living in Thailand. If you make it over here, we're in Krabi. Nice little dock on the inlet here, they call it a river, it isn't. A number of places to stay cheap at various piers. Noppharat Thara Pier I think must be very reasonable to stay as well. I can offer you a free night wildlife tour if you're up for it. I have the ThailandSnakes site, but we don't have to focus on snakes. There are lots of things roaming around the forest - lizards, gliding geckos, slow lorises, frogs, toads, skinks, owls, etc. Or, Phuket is just down the road. If you make it to Malaysia, I can recommend Langkawi Island - as awesome! We keep trying to figure out a way to move down there, it's so nice. Similar to Hawaii. in some ways. I think it's around 1 am. your time. 8pm ours. Thanks for vlogging this journey, seems like something everyone should do. The fact that you're in a 23 foot boat is super-impressive! OK, aloha then... keep the videos coming Sam! - Vern

[@hugmynutus]

awesome channel. Solid vids. Never really been one for the vlog style but you do it well.

[@911naimplate]

New sub here, binge watched a number of your videos, awesome content. Looking forward to making it into 2020 with you and your new used 28 Dory, great boat. Happy to be here : )

[@Tangaroa22]

Sam is a cool mixture of level-headed and crazy guy..! Great work on the video's too. Don't change, you're doing fine...

[@randycrews3432]

really liked this one! most people have no idea how filming while doing takes twice as long ang 3 times as hard!!!

[@aarondaniel7777]

Love these videos! Wishing you a safe return to mainland

[@JoshuaMorgan]

Good on you for taking the leap and going for it man! And thanks for making this video about your story. Really enjoyed it.

[@ddouglas1653]

Nice! Great content. Maybe some info and background (stories) on the wind vane self steering as well as the auto pilot. I learned to sail on a 16' Bandit with a friend and a Great Pelican with a Junk Rig on Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic. Lots of storms and big wind! Forgot sailing for 30 yrs but bought a 25' Catalina with a swing keel for the Chesapeake Bay a few yrs ago. Fun but choppy! Love your videos, keep it up! Cannot believe you crossed to Hawaii with just a pump up dingy! WTF? Awesome. : )

[@clifflong1203]

Very nicely done!😎👍

[@SailBeforeSunset]

Better burgers than In-N-Out? No way!

[@Cocora22]

Ha, ha, ha on that guys comment on your balls, but oh so true! I admire your tenacity and resolve. Also that it’s bitty little dingy, I don’t know how you even fit in that thing let alone paddle it to shore. Love your videos, I watch every night before I go to bed. Stay safe!

[@BreakandBake710]

You need to get ad rev from these videos I’m loving watching them as I’m sure many others are.

[@pbpx]

the imagineering part explains so much.

[@kirenireves]

Your channel is what Abandon Comfort wanted to be! Ha Ha. You're out there doing it!

[@gregoryescobedo70]

Truly amazing Sam. Truly.

[@1pottercounty]

You have a good attitude and practice good common sense. I wish I had the opportunity to do as you do now when I was your age. Thanks for sharing your life with us Sam.

[@dbentley2195]

You have my respect on your knowledge of the sea. Looks alittle scary sometime. But I watch your video's over and over. They are always interesting. Be safe man 👍

[@tommycheshire5508]

You should be proud of yourself. I love the Ranger 23, but I had no idea it could do this. Good luck and fair winds. Charlotte, NC.

[@brianbransfield]

Wow dude this is inspiring that you just dropped everything and went for it. That's how life is supposed to be but most everyone too scared. Good job man, really awesome, and not gonna have regrets living like that.

[@perrywickens5439]

Great job on your solo adventure, Sam! You are having a REAL adventure and it's inspiring to follow along. I'm enjoying your episodes and look forward to many more. Fair winds...

[@AJLindvall]

I am thoroughly enjoying following you on your trip. Nice to learn a little background. Disney Imagineering, intriguing. Your video on the crossing made front page on reddit r/sailing the other day, so I am sure that bumped viewership a bit. Good luck Sam

[@mitchkahle314]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. The wind and seas are going to get much, much bigger before you are though.

[@Remykapel]

Your energy is rad, same with your vids. Stay safe and stay gold my dude 💯☝🏽💡

[@justingoodman5201]

Very inspiring. I'm working towards getting a sailboat to live a similar dream that you are living now. Great content.

[@layrathompson2869]

Safe travels Sam! Hope someone on You Tube can bless you with a bigger boat :) WTG on living the dream now instead of just Dreaming!

[@mindeloman]

Risk/reward is a daily equation and we all weigh it through out life. For example: I started riding motorcycles at age 11(dirt bikes) and consistently rode. Got my moped/scooter license at 14 and my regular drivers license with M endorsement at 16. I was that kid who rode a motorcycle to high school every day. I worked hard to save-up and bought a 2 year old CBR 900RR sportbike during my senior year. I took several competition riding courses. I even did a little local 250cc class course racing. 2-3 races only. nothing big and i didn't ever place high. I rode bikes all through college. I had an agreement with my girlfriend, the one i later married, "this is what i do and i will always do.....don't expect me to change." I could tell she gradually became less and less comfortable with my riding as we started having kids.....but she never said a word. I always enjoyed it. Today, i'm 41 years old. 30 years of riding. Earlier this year i was riding home from work and the sentiment just hit me out of no where......."I'm not really enjoying this anymore." The reward had always outweighed the risk but today the reward isn't what it used to be......and the risk never changes. I shocked my wife when i told her. I sold all but one of my bikes. The one i kept i mothballed for a later date. It's possible in 10 years i'll get an itchy throttle hand.....but for now, i just lost the passion. People evolve and change with time. I guess the key is to live your passions when you have them. Currently looking to get back into another teenage passion - sailing.

[@maritimetees2315]

Sam your living the dream and it shows in your attitude. The videos are fantastic. Simple and straightforward. I have a feeling you will have 50,000 subscribers. Why? Because you are sailing and not talking about it. Pardey's once said that smaller boat sailing is where it's at. They said the smaller boats at anchor were always happier. Sail On Brother:)

[@m00ftak]

howdy from a fellow former Raleigh resident now in LA! Same age too haha. Love the channel man. Keep it up!

[@okthennone]

Digging your style bro! Small and inexpensive is the way to go.

[@christophermmadden9473]

Bon Voyage, Sam Holmes, Ive been a subscriber since you set sail past Catalina,, enthusiastic and real is why i follow your adventures. I hope to cross paths some day , delay your return from Europe and we may have a chance to hoist a rum concoction somewhere in the Caribbean . Fair winds , be safe be well from Skipper Chris M M and La Rubia