Sailing to Latvia. My stove is trying to burn my boat down

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[@DARTHDANSAN]

I took my first sailing class this weekend and I loved it !! Sam Holmes you were one first channels I found . Thanks so much you might not realize how much of inspiration you for future sailors

[@kevinhoffman8214]

get out and sail ! know your limitations

[@andreasmich7835]

I'm from Belgium and went to Lake Garda in Italy last 2 weeks. Sam Holmes' videos were the first ones that i have ever watched about sailing, as a fisherman and nature enthausiastic I immeditaltly fell in love. I took my lessons on a 6meter Sonar boat and it went pretty well! I also did a bit of windsurfing but thinking about getting some lasor lessons to really get the hang of the wind and the sails. What do you guys recon?

[@tonysowa1]

Suea

[@tonysowa1]

@@andreasmich7835 aqwsss G

[@jacobodenstein1979]

I also watched Sam's video sailing to hawaii and fell in love with it! Sins then I've bought a mirror dinghy which I've learned to sail on now and im going for my first off shore trip in November and am currently looking to sell the mirror for something bigger. Much love from south africa

[@mammaholmes]

I have the 'bestest' kids and am proud to count Sam amongst them 🥰

[@lindabeaman5889]

Yes, you do,but i may be biased!

[@vincethomrenaissanceman1731]

'Not much to offer'? Looks like a splendid little town. Sculptures and art, old ships and stuff, no crowds, nice sunset. Glorious! Aloha 🤙

[@joshuapatrick682]

Dairy farming is big business in Latvia, I only know that because Jeremy clarkson made a mention of it years ago on Top Gear..😅

[@mytreasurechess]

Ventspils isn't a tourist resort but a real community that values its artists. That was a cool tour on land and by sea! Can't wait to hear the catching up vids re the Tracker. 🙂

[@billywhizz6483]

For the autopilot, try wrapping it in 'clingfilm'... couple of wraps keeps the water out but you can still see the display and use the buttons :)

[@roadboat9216]

Thanks. When you said something like “ not sure what I can fix this with” I yelled “ needle nosed vice grips”. And like majic, they appeared. Best friend a sailor can have.

[@Steve-ul8qb]

He knew, was just for the camera. 🤠 Perfect tool for the job. I have a place for utility knife with pliers in the galley.

[@bobomac8330]

Same but I was going for vice grips

[@EbenCalhoun]

Thanks for sharing your sailing adventures with us! As a parent with 3 young children, your KZbin channel is the best way for me to 'travel'. Today I took my youngest child and the puppy out on our 13' runabout. We had the throttle immediately get stuck full-open which required returning to the beach for repairs. (teleflex cable popped out of throttle arm in outboard) Puppy continuously barked at his reflection in the water. 4 year old son had the helm a good bit of the time so we made a LOT of circles. Older fellow with an English accent at boat ramp said I was rather ambitious for taking a small child and a dog out in the boat on my own. I had a medium frustration level running at the end of the outing, but my son told his mom it was 'the best boat ride ever!' That made me feel a lot better afterwards. Next few days I'm going to go work on my sailboat and get her a bit more ship-shape. Get her ready to again start making some of my own sailing adventures. Will try and post something on KZbin.

[@Steve-ul8qb]

Awesome story Eben! Children need this to help them learn about themselves and what they can achieve. I raised my boys much the same way. Just be sure to watch the weather closely 💪

[@JP-lz3vk]

Ventspils was much more interesting than it first appeared. Glad to hear you're in the UK, Sam. Hope you enjoy our little corner of the world.

[@audris8113]

Glad to see you stop by and meet our cows of Ventspils!

[@Pyrolysis2142]

Well sam, your videos have inspired me to learn how to sail. I picked up a free 11" sailing dingy that was smashed by a tree. I did all the fiberglass repairs and float tested it yesterday with a trolling motor in a nearby river. Now all I need is a boat trailer to take it to a local lake to practice sailing.

[@cyberi4a]

I liked seeing all the cows. Thanks for showing them.

[@bluewatersailor8282]

Don't whistle up a storm! BeWellBeSafe

[@JanisJanovskis]

Welcome to Latvia my friend, hope you enjoyed your stay here.

[@buddydog1956]

Sam's a Viking ~

[@robyg7037]

Continental Viking ! No country will ever tie him down !

Hey Sam! Nice to see your trip to my homeland. I just passed my first sailing license and I'm looking forward to do a trip like yours. Keep it like it is - good vibes! Cheers and all the best!

[@samholmessailing]

Congratulations. Best of luck on the future voyages

[@mareks26]

I live near Ventspils. Crazy to see You in here! I hope You enjoyed the visit!

[@jillchilders7673]

Loved your Latvia Cow song Sam!

[@robyg7037]

Lmao ! Cow-Sculptures ! Praise to the cow farmers of Latvia ! Be safe and sane out their Sam ! Beautiful scenery you share with us ! 14:50 Nice sunset !

[@jaydubya4727]

Thanks for sharing your very interesting life. It's always a pleasant surprise to get notified that one of your videos has landed - no telling what the adventure will be each time, but it will be fun!

[@lory2622]

Thanks Sam, I hope you are enjoying Dover and the boat show.

[@Brad.whatthe]

Forrest called it “big fat rain”💧

[@vincentdsnt]

Sam Hope I can help you with your stove. The yellow flame is from a bad propane to air mixture making that weak yellow flame heat the stove frame and melting the knob( not enough air in the mix for a strong blue flame to exit the frame and heat your pots) . Sam you need to check the burner where the air mixture is located and clean any spider webs,soot,old food matter ect........ (also check both sides of your burner i would bet the problem is at the air mix side). Good luck ! I enjoy your content. V from Appalachian Propane Ellijay Geargia U.S.A.

[@samholmessailing]

Its an alcoholic stove not propane

[@vincentdsnt]

Hummm......Well a lazy yellow flame is caused by lack of oxygen or you need a better methylated spirit to burn, in any case that lazy flame is melting you down. Hope this helps in some way and good luck with it Sam ! Sail safe and we enjoy your content. Oh if it is a pressurized stove in anyway it still could be an air mixture problem. What is the brand and model ? I'll do some googling for you.

[@jamesgordon2289]

Great Video Sam, that Latvian town looks pretty cool in an industrial kind of way

[@radioroestig9638]

Hey, nice that you want to visit Bornholm, I happen to live there. It is indeed a Danish island, but it also has been Swedish at some point. If you have time, visit the little islands called Cristiansø/Frederiksø, as they are close to Bornholm, and the most eastern islands of Danmark. Great sailing!

[@coldnorthadventures5905]

Latvia is my favourite 😊

[@paulpuckerinGM]

Holy cows! 🐄 great video, Sam. enjoy the UK. I'm here at my place in North Somerset. Good sailing. 👍

[@janisspalvins677]

Thanks for great video.

[@Dertrend]

Its Chubby Rain!

[@fredbrudenall2503]

Haha I knew it brilliant have a gooden mate maybe catch you at the Guinness bar

[@UUBrahman]

You doing a good job with these videos. Loved the painted cow sculptures.

[@tremorist]

I have the same stove with two flames. After cooking I always open it and put covers on the cans. Those covers were delivered with the stove.

[@skipperandy2199]

As a Latvian thank you for your visit and call out.

[@sailingkailakere8757]

Hey Sam if you will came to the Netherlands.let me know about and if you need any help or a place to rest just let me know.greetings from Holland

[@fios4me]

Hi Sam! Always looking forward to your next video. Glad to make your shortlist for a prize. I wonder what that could be. 🤔 Stay safe and be well. 👍😎

[@stevenlarratt3638]

If you want to leave your boat somewhere for the winter in the UK let me know 👍

[@joebrown1382]

I really enjoy you channel & videos. I don't always comment but always thumbs up. I like the unpredictable occurrences & how you deal with them. Safe sailing to the next port.

[@gregorypellerin1]

Vice grips for the win

[@stephenburnage7687]

I believe Norway is one of the exceptions on that they will allow 180 days, even though they are a Schenegen country.

[@Scampi14037]

Several of those steel 70` trawlers ended up in Northern Ireland in the late 80`s, very solid built boats

[@gatesgoza9703]

I enjoy your channel keep them coming. Make me want to get back to saltwater.

[@DavidPaulNewtonScott]

Marinas are a nice break but the prices are outrageous. It’s money for old rope the only hotel apart from campsites where you bring your own room.

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Great sail, smooth commentary. You nail the relax vibe!

[@mvmarinoa6553]

Love when you play your own music in your videos Sam. 👍

[@UCs6ktlulE5BEeb3vBBOu6DQ]

I'm on land with full access to EVERYTHING and I still cant cook food that look as delicious as what you did out there.

[@ilovestitch]

You are such a great channel dude. Keep up the great work. Inspiring! I'm a fair bit older than you and can tell you're winning life right now.

[@WojciechP915]

You are the first person to sail to Latvia for fun.

[@jamienorman3450]

I'd exactly the same with my Origo/Dometic. I replaced the 'knob' with a standard volume knob made of metal.

[@missVmilne]

Wow - you are sooooooo close to 200K subscribers - sail like the wind Sam! Wishing you well. Stay safe and positive. Hello from London Landlubbers : - )

[@Xenibalt]

sweet looking latvian town loved the cow statue jam

[@TR4zest]

Sorry you have sailed past Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour on the way to Brighton. I would have liked to say Hi.

[@odysseyofjason]

Crazy those autopilots aren't water proof. Maybe you could make a cover with drawstrings to hold it in place.

[@davidcox8961]

I've never had an alcohol stove on my boats. I've heard that they are dangerous. I used to not understand why. Now I get it. The flame is invisible. Another sailing channel had a guy get seriously burned. Take care mate !!

[@williamallen3715]

Hey Sam. Thanks

[@halibut1249]

Thanks for vid, loved all the cow sculptures at that port in Latvia. But where are all the PEOPLE?? Hope you can fix your stove, lunch looked good!!

[@SailingByeFelicia]

Great video! Love watching you adventure!

[@benjaminwolfenbarger2058]

thanks for another great video Sammy keep up the good work and stay healthy God bless you.

[@brucerleech]

thanks

[@jazzynovak4886]

Was hoping you visit Poland.

[@fleshreap]

Estonia really has changed a lot in the last 20 years.

[@smacnee3278]

Lots of cool sculptures

[@yardarm5]

Nice jam, Latvian # 12

[@pb6839]

There’s spray on Amazon that will re-waterproof your jacket. I was pretty blown away by how well it works. I think your jacket could use some too.

[@jackofalltrades8353]

Chubby Rain

[@tonywrobleski5185]

Thank you

[@sullybiker6520]

I've said if before but I find the thrum of that Yanmar oddly comforting.

[@raydeacon]

In real time you must of just sailed past sadly we missed you, enjoy the boat show.

[@northeden8661]

The Ferengi called that kind of rain "glemmoning".

[@billhanna8838]

Get ya bloody life line up , Trust me from experience . What a cool little port .

[@joejoemcgee]

My Origo (looks a lot like yours) stove fell (forgot to lock it in place) and the knobs broke. I 3D printed some replacements - if you want me to send you some, let me know!

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

37th soggy LIKE - 234th view. No; please DO NOT burn down your boat.

[@BIGEUSMC]

Really enjoying your content, wish I could do what you do but even though I was in the US Marine Corps and used to surf I am terrified of deep water. Keep it up and happy sailing

[@shanelassiterislandcastawa2374]

Love your channel Bro! Living the dream...

[@Anythinggoes524]

Hi Sam, from Southampton you should sail to France via Jersey then onto St Malo. You won't regret it, awesome places 😊

[@coffee6783]

It's crazy there's only a 90 day visa for most of Europe - it's the same for Brits since the English and Welsh voted to leave the EU.

[@Kitiwake]

It's crazy or they're crazy?

[@marktanska6331]

Shame you couldn't stay in Finland. Apart from fantastic islands you can explore, you could have entered some of the thousands of lakes to sail inland waters. Been following you since your sail to Hawaii.

[@paulholmes489]

Wonderful!

[@mammaholmes]

What's that??! "Wonderful" instead of "very good video"?

[@andreasmich7835]

I'm from Belgium and went to Lake Garda in Italy last 2 weeks. Sam Holmes' videos were the first ones that i have ever watched about sailing, as a fisherman and nature enthausiastic I immeditaltly fell in love. I took my lessons on a 6meter Sonar boat and it went pretty well! I also did a bit of windsurfing but thinking about getting some lasor lessons to really get the hang of the wind and the sails. What do you guys recon?

[@Ash-cy7yw]

Laser one hundred percent. They are phenomenal boats to learn on and seasoned sailors also still love them.

[@dbentley2195]

Nice vid becareful out there buddy! ❤️👍

[@bryanbadger6841]

Hi Sam, love your presentation. But please get advice on where to look on your camera, so that we see you looking directly at us, instead of off to one side. La Vagabond, Delos, James on Tritea, Sailing into Freedom, Sailing Uma to name just a few of the Sailing channels I'm subscribed to...also a Mongolian cuisine channel, also a couple of corporate pilot channels, including Citation Max, Corporate Pilot Life, all seem to know where to look. I mean as you edit, and before uploading you must see what your subscribers are going to see. Good luck mate. Until next time take care.

[@bigcmoore]

Living the dream!

[@sleepindragon179]

You should try and call into the Channel Islands if you have the time after the Southampton Boat Show.

[@stevelawrie9115]

Looks like a cool place

[@markgamble7699]

Hey Sam, have you ran across Tritera lately??? James and You are sea spirited folks for sure… Love y’all’s videos… Fair winds and safe sails to you…

[@SOLDOZER]

They're on the opposite ends of the globe. Why would he run into him????

[@riccardoarati]

Great video

[@g7eit]

Hey, I’m following you on your website tracking page. I see you were in Cowes after your trip to london. Not far from me.

[@stephenburnage7687]

Do you stop having to count the 90 days, the day you cleared out of Latvia (even though you were still in EU waters, headed for the Kiel canal) OR, do you have to clear into Germany to use the Kiel Canal and therefore does sea time count towards your 90 days?

[@RepellentJeff]

And that is why gimbals are a necessity.

[@spandangle334]

Sam stop off at Portsmouth my town mate

[@v3xerAVA]

i take it we're not going to the med this year :/

[@ranulphmclauchlan81]

you should put cling film over your autopilot. How many battens are in your main? are they full battens?

[@-Chilly-Willy-]

More sailing classes? Love them

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Good trip thanks

[@karaDee2363]

Great video Sam... I enjoyed it....lol

[@Ironboots123]

Congratulations on the discount 🎉. Better head to Turkey or Tunisia. Where’s your Swedish mate ?

[@Ozziesboy]

the prevailing winds aren't prevailing? LOL😄

[@mammaholmes]

I loved that too

[@allobject]

I thought the stove would be a bit more safe. Have one myself but did not used while sailing...

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Nice sailing Sam!

[@wolverineaubele3752]

curious as to why the pickles life lines don't attach to the stern rail.

[@samholmessailing]

It makes it easier to get off

[@highlansubi1377]

Sam text Yes Theory and see if they want to sail to the Galapagos