Sailing, fishing & paragliding adventures in Portugal 🪂 ⛵️ with ​⁠​⁠

Fishing, sailing, paragliding, salt, 3d printing & a castle town.
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[@emilhenriksson268]

Just wanna give you a big thanks for getting me out solo sailing. Left yesterday to sail from Stockholm to Gothenburg on my first solotrip!

[@danielsondavidf]

My family left Stockholm in 1881 bound for Boston. Greetings brother from SV Free Spirit, Tarpon Springs, Florida

[@Burley_Bert]

Godspeed!

[@jon6940]

I'm leaving Loftahammar on Monday, solo to Gothenburg around Sweden!👍

[@Digiphex]

Nice, I am from North Carolina but I lived in Gothenburg for 6 months in the year 2000 and didn't appreciate the water at all. Now I wish I had.

[@sector7676]

Best sailing channel!!

[@AndreBandarra1]

Ahhh, that was nice! Great to have you around for a few days Sam and thanks for the trips out on the boat! 😀

[@vigolivenca]

It's great to see you near my home town after all these years of following your adventures. Great video!

[@maximusmikeimus]

Thanks!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks!

[@clevelandthomsen7042]

Just out travelling the world and meeting the coolest people. Sam is the man!

[@FCBENI]

What a great episode. Thanks Sam!

[@thesparcle1]

so awesome to see you sailing in our country, i work in a naval textile and sail repair shop in the vilamoura marina, in the algarve, it would be amazing seeing you come thrue here!! smooth sailing Sam!

[@RichardChambers]

Paragliding and sailing are the perfect combo.

[@FlanTravolta]

This Andre guy seems awesome

[@jamessandman3708]

Sam, you are the man!!! I think this is one of your best videos yet! That footage that Andre got of you was epic!! Thanks again for taking us along!.......⛵⛵⛵

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

Great adventure! Wonderful when you meet such nice people who share their community with you. Cheers ⛵

[@Karma-fp7ho]

I’m impressed.

[@84Rabbitz]

We will be living on our Catalina 30 in a few months. No soft deck. But the windows need to be resealed. . I've done so much to our boat Ophelia. Diesel furnace, solar system. Required both 12v and 120v system. Also just rebuilt the ZF 5 on my kitchen table. We have the westerbeke 12c . Not much power but it ships fuel. We absolutely love her. Could use a little more insulation up her in the PNW Vancouver Island.

[@theboatboys_uk]

Hey Sam, been watching your videos for years! You've inspired us to buy a boat of our own and take to the seas. We're about to leave Falmouth, UK and begin our circumnavigation - Hopefully, we'll catch you out there!

[@stephenburnage7687]

I find backing up too, and I have a fin keel. I have learnt that I need over 4 kts in reverse for the rudder to have any impact.

[@simonjamestatt3613]

Epic episode. Awesome paragliding footage by Andre.

[@2ndPrize]

You could stick skateboard griptape on the underside of the pump to keep it still and give yourself occasional boatwork fixing up the deck.

[@6r4metroman]

That was epic...

[@cncgear6510]

Well said

[@mindeloman]

I lived in Portugal for several years. If you're sailing around the country, make sure you visit Portimão and Faro on the south coast. That's my favorite part of Portugal. And if you can get in to the interior some time, you have to visit the Alentejo area and get some proprietary Alentejano bread.

[@davidpieta2839]

Great vid mate. 👍

[@crzyowl11original]

Awesome videos and beautiful area. Now I’ve added paragliding to my “must try” list. Thanks to Gemma & Andre for sharing the knowledge and footage. To Gemma, I have to pull the sails in the same way 😂. Sam, what was the fridge?

[@Wv8675]

Great video

[@EdwardSeatonSailings]

Great episode! Docking while under sail! Very impressive. I have aspirations now.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

217th subscriber LIKE clicked for this 1,700th desktop studio tag-along view beginning. If the sea gets any more lumpy, and the feel of realism: I might need to throw some fenders out on the side of my chair. :0/ Maybe just putting a reef in my T-shirt will do the trick.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

So - lesson learned: Do It Yourself can only happen after you Fix It Yourself. Nice aerial photography along the cliffs - very cool. 19:10 to 20:11

[@davidc6510]

Another great update from Sam Holmes Sailing! Lovely Portugal. I hope to visit there some day soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisedwards2539]

Going South Peniche is a sheltered from the north and neat passage anchorage, fishing port prob pretty busy. Going South Cascais is fab and has good anchoring though marina is most expensive around there during the summer. Further south Sines has good anchoring and short walk to old town and stores. Looks very industrial from offshore with tall chimneys etc, though you see none of that from the old town. Have you noticed how everywhere you stop Francis Drake had been there before you?

[@JohnnyFaber]

Loving these vids with Andre. I have been watching both your channels for years 👍👍

[@richhillbass]

Nice Sam ! Yes my Cape Dory 28 didn’t back out of slip cooperatively , she favored backing starboard if I recall correctly ( been a while ) Had a 1 cylinder Faryman tractor diesel , which was underpowered , but reliable

[@RechargeableLithium]

Same for my CD27. She starts backing straight-ish and then falls off to the side she prefers that day. First skill I had to master was back and fill to get spun around. LOL.

[@mammaholmes]

Awesome! Thank you Gemma and Andre. I've heard so many nice things about you so it was really nice to see you in a video with my kideo. You guys are amazing!

[@eleanorchapple8772]

Your son gives so much joy to so many people.

[@bigj3086]

Sick!!.....for the algorithm! Also btw just so cool to actually see a place where they built a wall literally around the whole town for protection. How things change and still remain the same.

[@windonwater3895]

Great video. Your meeting/interview with Andre was lots of fun.

[@treeorbs479]

Love your videos bro. You inspire us.

[@timbyford8777]

Another great video! If you put a wet rag under the pump it stops it sliding around.

[@samholmessailing]

Great tip!

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

NICE

[@pmsheridan1492]

This place was fantastic.

[@johnrode7109]

It is the best sailing channel

[@davskol]

Visit Ila Berlenga (island) close to Peniche. It's fascinating!

[@bjoernwestra]

Almost a classic Sam Holmes video… something broke but there was no drilling of holes in the boat

[@jacooosthuizen1886]

That was another great video, thank you Sam!

[@dontomalino8101]

Thanks Sam. You made my day brother. Great video today. 🎉

[@RulgertGhostalker]

HEY SAM, could you do a video on the passage water problem, with coastal cruisers gone ocean nomad ? ( need for emergency de-sal ) most people don't even know the difference between a coastal cruiser and a deep blue, they just see a bigger more expensive boat, and a smaller less expensive boat. then, when they take to the sea, they are overloaded with bottled water, not realizing how much that is going to slow them down... and that there is that feedback problem with the smaller coastals, because it's slower, you have to add more water weight, which makes it even slower, ect.ect. ect.

[@Seafariireland]

Those leaning trees look a bit like I feel!

[@Burley_Bert]

Incredible shots, what a pretty fish!

[@Billestlà]

nice video and outstanding footage of you paragliding.

[@OMIF1]

Amazing Sam.

[@rachelsatlas]

Burry that rail Sam

[@paulzabiran5268]

Great great video Sam! You are so so awesome doing this solo sailing thing LoL. I wish I could double n triple my thumps up. I can't wait till you post another!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks so much!!

[@greencoastdesigns9492]

Great Real sailing, place the pump on a crumpled T-shirt or rag or towel for grip I found works, love the wind vane communicating very well the conditions

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks for the tip!

[@S.Norman]

Thanks

[@triplel8704]

Suggestion for a video. What do you use to decide whether or not it is a good time to sail. I use windy but looked at wind and gust and it said 4.5 knots and gust of 11. I got out and the wind was around 20 and the waves were very high, rollie. I’ve seen you provide some things you use but would like to see more of why you make decision. Love your videos by the way.

[@galleryhad7747]

Bought a paraglider cheap off Facebook. Have had a few attempts before learning how important the location was. Finally found a step enough hill with head on wind. Waiting to take the leap of faith. Cheers

[@RichardChambers]

Get training, aviation is no joke!

[@georgemacdonald8899]

Beautiful flying footage! Would be cool to remotely turn on your camera from VirCru to capture interesting activity around the boat, or perhaps a quick horn blast to locate the boat if it's missing... Pretty nice app!

[@Brad.whatthe]

Dogs are so funny, they’re blindly loyal to their master till anyone turns up with a lead and asks if they want to go for a walk

[@B_Ruphe]

I've heard of some people with long-keelers using a small outboard on a bracket off the bow quarter just those dockside reversing moments.

[@GerMeer]

😊 saling but look for the orca wals G straat

[@bowdezaufa2609]

Para gliding off of world famous nazare cliffs that you sailed to. I don't think living gets any gnarlier.

[@Karkov1981]

Nice seeing you on Portugal, please do a stop at Lisbon

[@ScotChef]

By the time you have thought about reefing its too late you know that lol

[@StraightIntoMoney]

Cool video 😊

[@gpk7683]

Excellent content. Best channel on KZbin. But where is the pretty lady in the white dress?

[@DavidIke07]

This is what I call, living.

[@WyoDevil]

Sailing in the middle of that orca territory right? The pod wrecking boats. Any worries?

[@thinkcasting3182]

Nice, Sam. If you get a chance could you let us know about your Visa deal? Residency and all that. How can a solo sailor deal with a 90 day window?

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

What happened to the 5 minute 'live' clip of you & Erik winning the race?! It still shows up in the notifications, but not posted on your home page?

[@samholmessailing]

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[@AwsomeLifeofBrian]

Mahalo Sam! I look forward to your videos each week. Top Sail Youth Programs use wide woven belts that go around your waist! A hook is attached at belly button level that you always, "Hook In"! Then you have two hands to work with! The number one rule at sea is, " Always have three points of contact when moving about the ship" ! Such as two feet and a secured Hook! Fair Winds and Following Seas!

[@corporalclegg914]

Portugal looks amazing. I’ve added Nazaré to my list of Europa destinations for 2024. I’m thinking 7-10 days there…any recommendations?

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

🏹

[@JimmyJamesBlueFlames]

What is up with that last scene...in background "Cat crossing" sign lol

[@hmspain52]

Gunnels in the water! Nothing more fun than getting your feet wet! :-)

[@novocain13]

What’s the name of this town? Great video. Thank you. Greetings from Norway.

[@dallifabconsul]

How long to inflate that dingy...your very patient 😊

[@michaelrobinson8915]

? I wonder if you could literaly back wind the jib attached to to the wisker pole., the wind going from bow to stern???blessings...m

[@michaelrobinson8915]

To leave a dock when blowing into it...m

[@samholmessailing]

You could just untie the boat and it would drift backwards out of the slip without the sail in that case

[@kingdomofme3681]

I just got a sailboat. I'm wondering if you have anyplace or anyone to contact about getting a new centerboard keel for an older boat?

[@jason33459]

Need to know more about that paragliding rig. Would like to try. Any info would be appreciated

[@blocho70]

Where is the "castle town" at 20:25?

[@oldshipmatesadventures]

Sam, are you in or near Lisbon these days?

[@dereknolin5986]

Am I the only one dying to know what happens when you piss on salt?

[@michaelganshirt8795]

Cat crossing?

[@aunefrank]

The last shot, i saw cars driving on the left side? Where are you? Thank you for great videos!

[@indianfyre]

Whats the castle town name Sam??

[@jevans9359]

Wait, dinosaurs and their footprints aren’t in the Bible. I’m offended in a tremendously biblical way. I can only imagine Ron’s reaction when you get back to Florida.

[@randy8643]

What's the boat monitoring app?

[@BrockAngelo]

I cannot believe you are ocean sailing without your halyards in the cockpit. 😱 I'm a lake sailor and that was the very first upgrade I added to my boat.

[@samholmessailing]

My boat actually came with them lead to the cockpit but I moved them to the mast. A lot of offshore sailers also prefer it that way. Its often easier to reef from the mast and raising and lowering the sail only takes a minute anyway so usually not too difficult to keep the boat on course.

[@kylebehiels3963]

@@samholmessailing I've done the same thing. If the track gets stuck or the halyard is wrapped around a radar reflector or something it is MISERABLE to have to run back and forth from the mast to the cockpit. Way rather clip myself into the mast and do everything from there and safely make my way back. Love your videos man, especially the paragliding stuff, keep it up!

[@rickyleb590]

@@samholmessailingso informative, thanks 🙏

[@RobHaren]

Great video Sam. Paragliding looked awesome! You are starting to look like a salty old sailor. Find a barber in your next port😅

[@bdmenne]

@@RobHarenI dig the wild man wind blown surfer look.

[@Bor1945]

How do u solve problem of tides and plan routs?

[@dchas4842]

FYI, the fish you caught was an Atlantic Bonito, pretty good eating. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_bonito

[@elfredo70]

Nice Bonito! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonito

[@stevenponsford-ht3tf]

Thanks!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks so much!