Solo Sailing to Nantucket

Solo Sailing from Cape Cod to Nantucket aboard my Cape Dory 28. Exploring the island and visiting the Whaling Museum.
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[@niCastro4568]

I just cast this to the TV and my girlfriend said " is this smiley sam?" She loves how much you smile even when the going gets tough

[@professormoptop]

this should be a pinned comments

[@euro6115]

I think it is his teeth

[@Colemehr]

I have a buddy we call smiley Mike, he's got an infectious smile much like Sam's!

[@brianevans8472]

“I guess I go another week without a shower then.” Man after my own heart. Love the channel. Been here since solo pacific crossing and look forward to every video release.

[@danielweiss9009]

Same here, he's a great watch, so chill.

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

No homo? 😏

[@davidc6510]

Sam what is so cool about your channel is that you show all of us that you don't need a fancy boat with all the trimmings to go sail along the US coast and have a great time. I love museums and that one looked pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@BeeHash]

Check out his old boat if this one impresses you. And he sailed that from California to Hawaii.

[@davidc6510]

@@BeeHash I have watched that and many of his other videos. That gutsy adventure to Hawaii made me a fan for sure. Sam reminds me of a young Patrick Childress - they guy who circumnavigated the globe 30+ years ago in a modified 27' Catalina. Same positive attitude as well.

[@BeeHash]

@@davidc6510 yeah I agree, Sams entire being is very infectious and that trip to Hawaii took some real guts.

[@bradmottishaw467]

A tip for any pressurized can that can rust on the bottom is to buy a cheap can of rubberized tool handle dip and just dip the bas in and then set aside for it to set. viola no more rust :)

[@garymalm]

Hi Sam. Just reading The Frigate Constitution and other Historic Ships by Alexander Magoun. Coincidentally, you visited the Constitution in Boston, But more over you have just weighed anchor at the very spot where the Mayflower anchored in Nov 1616.Great to see a ship and a place from that wonderful book. Thanks from japan. gary

[@jodyssey9921]

You can get a plastic base for those fuel cans. It's made to make them more stable but would probably be good at protecting your counter from rust too.

[@barrymonroe4462]

Found your channel a few weeks ago and gotta say Its a joy watching and I love your attitude. Keep living your best life buddy

[@immostlyharmless]

The lighthouse at 5:44 is the Brant Point Lighthouse. Among many other works, it is captured in H Marshall Gardiner's hand-colored photograph "The Rainbow Fleet"

[@mrchairman08]

The Whaling Museum in New Bedford is where you need to go. Then sail up the Narragansett Bay to Mt. Hope Bay and stop in at Battleship cove Fall River there is the Marine Museum close by.

[@samholmessailing]

Cool ill check it out next time i sail through.

[@user-xp8xs8jm8m]

in the heart of the sea by Nathaniel philbrick, great as an audio book awesome story

[@roscoejones4515]

Anything by Philbrick is great. 👍

[@snorungar70]

YOU!!!!! Are awsome.. Fair winds sy skidbladner in lake mälaren sweden en route to greenland. Your boat is to big!! My ship is a havsfidra 20 foot awsomness.love from Sweden

[@clifficus]

MSR and Amazon do plastic tripod stabiliser clip ons for those Colman and similar gas canisters, very light weight, AND would save you having to tape the bottom from leaving rust stains in the work tops, 👍😃

[@plombo5728]

Wasn’t expecting a tour of Nantucket tonight. Thanks!

[@joedwyer2313]

Aye shipmate, it's a great delight to watch you living the dream. Life is short and you inspire me.

[@symphonyfarm2009]

SO sad that windmill. When I was a kid we went in there and saw them stone grind flour. The best part of the island, is way out towards great point miles and miles of deserted beaches that are all in conservation. Inlets with horse shoe crabs, and oysters that are farmed out on conservation land! One of my dreams is sailing back to the head of the harbor!!

[@RealInRealEstateCC]

So many neat places along that coast. I’m shocked you didn’t see whales. We see them all the time off Chatham. Especially that time of year! Martha’s Vineyard especially Vineyardhaven, the wooden boat harbor is worth a trip next time through. Cuttyhunk is also amazing. Great short video Sam.

[@samholmessailing]

I looked real hard for them on this passage.

[@ntxmike3705]

If you are re-usiing the gas caniters..use a plastidip spray on them to keep the rust away

[@ninline2000]

Love the way you show what can be done on a budget. Amazing experiences.

[@samholmessailing]

For sure. Can even be done for much less.

[@robhow7962]

"There once was a man from Nantucket"

[@spider0804]

People say he pooped in a bucket.

[@strangelee4400]

@@spider0804 He smiles as he sails Whilst watching for Whales

[@masterblaster2626]

I just had to search the comments for that, and you did not disappoint ... I won't finish that saying as I remember it from high school! This is a family show, after all.

[@AckBoater]

Hi. I live on Nantucket and am enjoying your channel.

[@samholmessailing]

Right on. Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@finding_mojo]

Hey Sam, not sure if you know this small boat shower trick? Get a two litre (1/2 gal?) plastic bottle with a handle and lid. Drill small holes in lid and a breather hole in the handle. Half fill with cold water then top up with hot water from kettle, then shower in cockpit. It's just enough to wet yourself down, then soap up and rinse off. I've had one for years, great for camping too. :)

[@samholmessailing]

I actually have a shower device in my cockpit with hot water from the engine but its not the same as a nice long shower on land

[@mhub3576]

Id be tempted to rent a room for a night of great sleep and a nice hotel shower or even a long hot soak.

[@AckBoater]

About the anchoring and why the Harbormaster asked him to leave. It looked like he was anchored in the mooring field reserved for paid mooring permit holders. He was probably asked to relocate to the general anchorage further east.

[@theeaskey]

Sam sailed into Nantucket He found a nice spot for his junket Then the master came With a story so lame Sam showed him the finger that's says f it.

[@robs715]

Junket?

[@theeaskey]

Poetic license

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Great video thanks for sharing your sailing adventures ⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰

[@gregorywoodbury7415]

Great video - love seeing the sights as you sail.

[@Yeaitstemp]

I've been thinking goin to all these places I'm goin to up to Maine lime you I love history i want to see all tje museums

[@bnbailey]

Manage the rust on the bottom of those fuel canisters by painting the rim with clear fingernail polish. It's cheap, dries quickly, and comes with its own brush.

[@samholmessailing]

I thought about painting them but tape was what i had on hand.

[@mhub3576]

Would dipping them in wax, or maybe even rubbing some beeswax on there do the trick?

[@bnbailey]

@@samholmessailing Quick, easy, and materials-on-hand wins every time!

[@gregcostanzo4724]

I once knew a man from Nantucket. Let’s just say the stories about him are quite exaggerated. I like your tape-fuel-can-rust-fix. I will try that on my rustmakers for sure! The trick with the cape is: use the canal if you can its much easier The trick with the canal is: pray to the buzzards of the bay for a compliant combination of tide and wind. Hopefully the lack of a shower builds up a layer of germs that kill covid on contact. Next time you go to Nantucket get in to Bulgaria night!

[@samholmessailing]

I did the canal on the way up so I needed to mix it up.

[@gregcostanzo4724]

​@@samholmessailing Good call! Variety is the spice of life!

[@billwilliams9527]

Good job Sam.

[@rivernet62]

There once was a boy in a bucket He sailed it clean to Nantucket He once wore a bag His pants didn’t sag How quickly he forgot how to tuck it.

[@mp6756]

I absolutely enjoy your videos keep up the show

[@jymbuss]

you are so awesome love watching your travels and all the little jobs n solutions for your boat!

[@mammaholmes]

Woah, that whaling museum looked really cool. Do you remember how much you loved beluga whales when you were little? And your beluga jammies! I should make you another pair.

[@CullenLorsung42]

cutest thing ever

[@samholmessailing]

I do love me some beluga whales!

[@jeremiah1528]

Mah... is that you ???😁

[@mammaholmes]

@@jeremiah1528 in the internet flesh

[@jeremiah1528]

@@mammaholmes. Hahaha...MAH !!! Your son is quite the sailor...

[@dbentley2195]

Good to see you getting around good man. Really enjoy your travels ❤👍

[@franktartan6808]

Looks like you got your own Nantucket sleigh ride going East of Cape Cod! Thanks for the video.

[@edwardperry4419]

Enjoyed the museum, thanks for that!

[@LordMelbury1953]

We have Orcas for Vancouver Island. 🐋. Many pods. Come West rent a boat sometime after all this 🦠

[@samantha1054]

Way to go Sam. Thank you. Followed u from Hawaii

[@pw7030]

This was a great video, use to sail at night with my parents many years ago...thanks for the memories

[@keatoncollie3623]

You my friend have balls of steel. Sailing during any kind of bad weather is one of my greatest fears.

[@spider0804]

If you dont do it you wont go where you want. Too many dock queens waiting for the perfect weather that never leave.

[@jimglass1161]

Great video, thanks for the Whaling Museum tour.

[@jeffren70]

I just came for the Nantucket jokes.

[@mallingdave]

Always enjoy you're video's.. stay safe..👍

[@doninhawaii4433]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing Sam!!! 👍🤙👊💯

[@samholmessailing]

You bet!

[@Roaming9to5]

Love the simplicity man, keep it coming!

[@georgeroach7499]

Great video as always.

[@brianpearson9244]

Nice episode Sam,from Downunder

[@freyjasvagabond]

Modern whaling is horrible and usually unnecessary, but the history of whaling is a big party of nautical history and very interesting. Every whaling museum I've seen or heard of seems to be a great resource on the subject while also not promoting it as a needed activity. I'm sure that is not always the case. The one you went to looks to be part natural history of the species as much as it was about the industry.

[@earthangel8730]

Yes the history while gruesome is interesting and thank goodness most humans want to protect these amazing giant mammals.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

7:25 is a killing machine. Smh

[@redwood1957]

Great island

[@YouknowmeOUdo]

I was married in Nantucket thanks for bringing me back there, Sam. Future goal is to by a boat back in New England and sail my home waters.

[@towerh6680]

Finally...someone wearing Patagonia that should actually be wearing Patagonia

[@Deb-fs9st]

Good catch ✌️♥️

[@paladine6]

You must enjoy the colder climate. If I had a boat and had your sailing skill I'd be in the Bahamas

[@lowellmccormick6991]

I hope you get to visit Mystic Seaport. You would enjoy it. If it's open.

[@earthangel8730]

Is there Mystic pizza there?

[@lowellmccormick6991]

@@earthangel8730 Yes there is. We rented a place from an old man who was an extra in the movie.

[@roncanizares9966]

One, and likely the only benefit of not taking a shower for a week and being really funky, is that no one will want to be near you, which in the Covid environment is a blessing.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

Not showering doesn't mean he doesn't wash. I was homeless living in my car 3 years, went months between showers but washed every single day, sometimes twice. And on hot summer nights behind the church in the shadows beneath a crab apple tree I would luxuriate under a cold running garden hose at 2 am at least twice a week. And while I was at it I get my shirts shorts and underwears good and washed. Then pass out rocked back in the front seat parked way in the back under the trees, windows down as crickets and cicadas swooned were the night sounds

[@timburnett6729]

Another great post sam thanks

[@TheFreightBeast]

Need longer vids!!! Love the content. 1440p 60fps plz thx

[@samholmessailing]

I film and edit this stuff on my phone. I don’t have enough storage or bandwidth for that unfortunately.

[@Bob8091]

Nantucket was never quite the same when Grandpop Tucket died.

[@gosteve1]

Awesome

[@vinceglauser4770]

sam, i don't know if you like to read but if you get the chance read Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick. it is fantastic. keep it going.

[@knolltop314]

Blue tape = painter's tape ;-) Enjoy watching your vids!

[@skidooextreme2233]

3m blue duct tape if you look close

[@samholmessailing]

I thought it was painters tape when i bought it but when i got home i realized it was blue duct tape. doh.

[@jeremiah1528]

@@skidooextreme2233. Yes ! God bless YOU in JESUS precious name...❤💯💥😆

[@gw8278]

I'm rather surprised you were able to touch the Sands of Nantucket much less anchor

[@mbhull27]

Excellent Sam!! Always love your Cowboy Style!! Yeeee Haahh:-)

[@Colemehr]

3:50 Prost! I love me some Bullet Rye.

[@fsuersal]

NICE

[@Jack-ne8vm]

If not, charts should show 'Do Not Anchor'.

[@samholmessailing]

I agree. But they should only prohibit anchoring where there is a good reason.

[@stephenkillick5812]

Is there only 1 Newport in America? I have been to Los Angeles and my brother used to have a yacht in which he sailed from Newport out to Catalina Island. He sold the boat several years ago when his twin boys were born. I did visit him last before they were born, and he took me out sailing from Newport.

[@earthangel8730]

I'm sure there are many Newports in the USA. In fact, Newport Washington is not far from where I live. It sits on the shore of the Pend Oreille River.

[@stephenkillick5812]

@@earthangel8730 I live in South Africa on the East Coast, where I can see ships waiting to enter the harbour at Richards Bay. I flew over to L.A. a few decades ago to see my brother there and he used to have a yacht moored in Newport near his home so I have been to that one. In South Africa there are only few ports so it is not that confusing.

[@stephenkillick5812]

@@earthangel8730 Thank you for your response! I appreciate it!

[@andrewkeller1117]

If you are talking about southern california then that was probably Newport Beach in Orange County. There are passenger boats there that also take you to catalina island.

[@rivernet62]

Can you mount your camera so you can go about your business while we peek in 😁? The POV & handheld only goes so far.

[@samholmessailing]

Ill give that a try sometime.

[@rivernet62]

@@samholmessailing you’d have to fuss with a gimbal :(

[@arthur4818]

Google how to raise a anchor with a buoy or a fender it will surprise you how easy it is fishermen in Alaska uses this technique in 600 feet of water

[@samholmessailing]

600ft!!!!

[@arthur4818]

@@samholmessailing kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5mmqKudZsx6d8k here is a link to a video in 400 feet

[@theosphilusthistler712]

What.... 10 comments in and nobody's attempted a limerick!!

[@finding_mojo]

There was a young man from Nantucket....

[@danielstrouven4118]

Cool! :)

[@alfredstaggs9137]

Thx Sam

[@mjb9835]

Bulleit Rye. Nice!

[@medomak1]

Hi Sam, Did you have any more trouble with the harbor Master? I thought you could not anchor and sleep in your boat in Nantucket.

[@SOLDOZER]

He's a law breaking rebel.

[@samholmessailing]

Nah they left me alone after that. Must have finally realized who i was 😝.

[@theeaskey]

Rich people try to keep everyone at bay, hence the harbourmaster harrassment.

[@samholmessailing]

That’s sure the vibe i was getting

[@daneulekowski929]

@@samholmessailing Next time that happens, tell the harbormaster that his wife told you, that he was a dick .

[@theeaskey]

@@samholmessailing don't let it bother u ,your re one who is free,they, on the other hand are prisoners of their wealth.

[@MrBernie101]

@@theeaskey So true !!!! have you noticed how the "rich & famous" imprison themselves behind walls & fences. It does make I larf 😊😎 Bernie.

[@auricgoldfinger8478]

Another great video, but if I were you, I would have stayed in Hawaii and kept sailing west. Nantucket vs Tahiti?

[@jimfromri]

I’m curious, what’s the forward facing mirror under your Bimini used for?

[@mammaholmes]

Rear view mirror

[@ERX825]

So when are you crossing the Atlantic?

[@jerrysmith3515]

Sam, Don't you find it lonely sailing alone?

[@Thomas-ts2gl]

He has a babe in every port.. when he showers.

[@paulbarrett4468]

When was this filmed?

[@_noname617]

wing to wing into nantucket #pirateship

[@corporalclegg914]

there once was a Man from Nantucket, whose...

[@BradleyJames66]

How do you ever sleep solo sailing all the time ?

[@SOLDOZER]

You sleep in short bursts.

[@samholmessailing]

I was so tired when i got into Nantucket = not very happy about being woken up.

[@brainsells3000]

You've sailed a lot. And I notice you go for a tiller. Do you consider tiller better than wheel? Pros and cons if you don't mind.

[@samholmessailing]

Yes. Tiller is better. Tiller has better feel for the boat, simpler to install self steering, less maintenance and stuff to fail. Wheels make you look better in photos and gives you a nice binnacle to brace against when moving around the cockpit.

[@solstar4778]

I’d check for hot water in the shower ( closed ) ?

[@fredziffle6843]

dont come ashore. the US is going wacko

[@MichaelWilliams-in3iz]

What was that you were sipping on Sam?

[@mhub3576]

A little bit of grandpa's cough medicine?

[@snakemain]

With the green label and shape of the bottle, it could be Bulleit Rye.

[@ArcolaBridge]

Those houses are empty most of the time just go in their in do your thang.

[@tellmeitsnottaken]

Please tell me you have at least read one book in your entire life...

[@tommypetraglia4688]

I guess no one is going to talk about the jaw bone with the genetic defect at 7:50... what the hey.

[@rblee1977]

Hi, Sam. What kind of sax do you have?

[@samholmessailing]

Its called a nuvo sax 🎷

[@rblee1977]

@@samholmessailing Thank you!

[@suwirwong]

what is the odd of hitting other boat when autopiloting?

[@jimmybrokos4610]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@hoosierpete]

There once was a young man from Nantucket, who's __?__ was so long he could __?__ it, he said with a grin as he wiped off his chin, if my ear was a __?_ I would __?_ it. You knew someone had to say it.

[@rreynolds1114]

what month is it here in nj it is in the twenties very cold stay safe happy new cheers 🍾

[@samholmessailing]

This was filmed in October

[@earthangel8730]

@@samholmessailing Helpful info perhaps to include in the description of the posted video. You're probably still recovering on the mainland then. Take care dear.

[@NEOgeek402]

Looking to get a boat with my wife. who do you use for insurance?

[@billmoran3812]

Insurance? If you plan to actually sail anywhere, forget insurance. Spend your money on maintenance. Insurance won’t save your life. Maintenance will.

[@vinguy7827]

I wish I could be you!

[@gpk7683]

Get well Sam. Get your strength back before you do something typical of Sam.

[@stantrucker1150]

You can walk around in a museum but can't get a shower?1?1?1 Makes perfect sense, Mass must be a blue state.