Singlehanded across the Kattegat Sea

[@Nifilheimur]

Thought about buying a sailboat for years to live aboard and then i found your channel a year ago or so. Friday i bought a Maxi 48, a 28 foot boat and today i let go of my apartment so no turning back now :P Thanks for the inspiration Sam!

[@WalkerBikes]

Damn good luck dude 👍

[@woutkoopman]

That's insane, well done. I've had my own "shawshank" dream for many years, to find an old broken boat and restore it to health to sail it across the world. I'm now looking into getting my papers and somehow building up experience. I need to meet people with boats!

[@July4.1776]

Huge balls!

[@Chebab-Chebab]

If you'll pardon the pun, we're all in the same boat. You're just a few steps ahead of us. Best of luck, mate. Edit: I just need to buy a BTL to give me money, then I'll be joining you.

[@naturescritter4691]

Best wishes 👍 Good luck on your journey

[@TheWeibell]

"I just need to drill some holes ... " A line we hear almost every episode :)

[@theheresiarch3740]

I'm not sure there's anyone who's ever drilled as many holes in their boat while they were using it as Sam has

[@factanonverba6169]

Pickled Herring, the sailing, floating sieve?😁

[@davidcaskie6680]

A ruler? Who needs a ruler! 📏😂

[@kjc9trader491]

... 13:04... lmao...

[@mammaholmes]

It obviously works for him!

[@archwombat9250]

Hey Sam, Stephen. We met on the boat that got its rudder stuck on the rock. Great to meet you, we were not stuck too long, the lifeboat had to roll us off with a line from the top of the mast, fortunately there was no significant damage to the rudder. Happy Sailing. Thanks for helping us finish the Rum!

[@samholmessailing]

Hi Stephen. So glad to hear it. It looked like you were trying all the right things. Happy that it turned out ok.

[@naturescritter4691]

Glad to hear you made it with minimal damage

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Glad you made it ..its called Careening.. hence the phrase careening around .... leaning the boat over and turning it back round....... implying a touch of urgency and or desperation ..🤔

[@mofomiju4087]

You make the world look sooo massive. KZbin and my office makes it feel so small

[@markzieg3593]

😊what to do with a drunken sailor, what to do with a drunken sailor? Drink some rum, haul off the rocks and sail again by morning!

[@bassomatic1871]

Grammy nomination for the soundtrack during the drone lighthouse flyby!

[@johndierks9548]

“Oh little island in Sweden” is a total banger.

[@symphonyfarm2009]

It needs a sax solo!

[@theheresiarch3740]

"If I could pronounce your name I would say it" really captures the very essence of the Nordics.

[@jeffaugustine8800]

Platinum

[@MolboDiving]

FINALY a YT sailing channel that doesn't bypass Denmark, THANK YOU. Do yourself a favor and visit more of Denmark, like Jutland or Fyn ;-)

[@jonnysol]

I just sold my house and bought a 45 Jeaunnau SO 1999 because I started watching Sam about 3 months ago. I’ve never sailed in my life!!

[@jacobmoore2420]

No way haha

[@jonnysol]

@@jacobmoore2420 unfortunately that one fell thru but I just completed a survey on a 2005 SO 40 yesterday! All looks good it’s defo a go man!

[@jacobmoore2420]

@@jonnysol nice! Hope you have a first mate, that’s a lot of boat! Fair winds and following seas

[@lawrenceguy1580]

Love your videos man. Been watching for a little over a year now. You've inspired me to save for boat of my own. That's the life I want. Much love bud.

[@Nightlifeimages]

Woke up 30min ago in Australia Start of a good day when Sam has uploaded another vid

[@fespa]

Now this is a proper Holmes' sailing video. Music and food on a frier. ☺️

[@bbbb6066]

What a life. You are so lucky. Have a great day Ben

[@patrickjames1080]

No luck involved - no risk it- no biscuit

[@imar758]

Well, I just saw that you visited Altarholmen in this video and you stayed in the old pilot harbour for the night. One of the pilots there was my great grandfather and my grandfather was born there at Altarholmen, the biggest island in the group of some small islands maned Grönskären. The pilot station there was closed in 1903. All the best.

[@lindabeaman5889]

Darn, called you Sammo, but autocorrect wanted you to be Sammy! You will always be my Sammo!

[@theFirstAidKit]

I always have extremely long ropes in my boat in case I want to do extra lines to the shore. Whenever possible I do them as a loop, so that they go around a tree or a rock so that I don't have to get off my boat to pull the rope in. I also have some chafe protection on the part thats going around the tree to protect the rope

[@frankrichardschou8768]

Welcome to Denmark, hope you’ll enjoy ⚓️🙏🇩🇰

[@smexybox2286]

Radio Host: Now playing the new hit wave strait out of Kattegat thats taken the world by storm, this is 'Oh little island in Sweden' by the phenomenal Sam Holmes

[@Plombo_5]

Nice to see you sailing again. Very much looking forward to this year's adventures.

[@JuPac420]

The camera up top is sooo cool! What a great idea 💡 Also, WOW you are getting seriously skilled with that drone! That shot where you buzzed the tree line was freaking awesome! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@SuperSpeedMonkey]

This guy is fearless.

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Nice sailing, anchoring, droning. No rest for you young, just the way you roll. Great vid. Good health to you.

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Glad to see you up and sailing thanks

[@magdakaniewski]

What a nice Danish island. Nice an inexpensive marina, provisions and trails. Fair winds

[@TacticalSystem]

"It's pretty rough sea and high wind... I LOVE IT!" ~Sam

[@sunshine_water5139]

This channel is so freaking awesome sam! Every video makes me want to sailing that much more. The people you meet and the places you go are very amazing!

[@simen9485]

Always enjoy your videos! Glad to see you are mooring/docking up against the islands the scandinavian way :D

[@SailingAnja]

I wish i could do that that close to shore and i have a scandinavian boat.. so close i would smash my bow/keel onto the rocks.

[@robertschreckenbach596]

I just watching another KZbin Sailor, and he found that water was in fact coming in through the anchor locker and it worked its way down throughout other compartments the lenght of his boat!! He was saying something about the locker seals not holding up very well! I believe he set up a pump in that area to catch water before it made its way down or something like that!! Anyway, I love your videos Brother, good luck on all your travels, God Bless! I hope to one day make my way out onto the great blues!! Beautiful Indeed!!!

[@MyMondoMan]

Very entertaining video Skipper. Thank you.

[@craiggilchrist6218]

Great to see you back

[@ksm1985]

Good to see you sailing again, I work on an oil rig in the North Sea and seen a sail boat, not often you see them, wondered if it was you 🤣

[@patreilly4293]

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks!

[@geraldgotts5936]

Sam, Do you ever sit still ? I have enjoyed all your videos. You have inspired me so much that I have sold most everything in Michigan and am heading for Florida in early July to look at some boats. Thanks very much. You can start your instructional any time.

[@lindabeaman5889]

Sammy, great to see you on the waters again! Love ya!

[@bowdezaufa2609]

I have been out of sailing for about 10 years...work.. relationships...and other hobbies have consumed my life. You have relit my fire to follow my childhood dream of ocean cruising. So thank you for that. Definitely subscribing

[@mhub3576]

Don't know if you've ever read The Riddle of the Sands, but it is one of the first great novels of the spy genre. That's cool on its own but the reason I mention it is because it involved two English men sailing a small boat around the East Frisian Islands kind of between Germany and the Netherlands as they spied on the Germans. Great read. Was later made into a movie starring Michael York, which I believe can be watched for free on KZbin, though the book is much better of course. Anyway, be cool to sail through the same places where the book took its settings. Could be a good conversation piece too. 😃

[@richardmoore4194]

This is a great recommendation , written by Erskin Childers, who has a life story that is worth reading on wikipedia. ( Book is much better than the film)

[@samholmessailing]

Cool. I downloaded it to read. Thanks for the recommendation

[@richardmoore4194]

@@samholmessailing en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erskine_Childers_(author)

[@danceswithcarsdc]

I missed some videos I'll need to catch up Glad you got to fly (The Drone, afaict no birds were harmed, close to trees, trim any? ) Checkin to Denmark? Maybe I missed it

[@dieterdewaele]

haha loving the home made music with whatever lyrics seem to come to mind :-D Cool that you passed by my home town of Gothenburg. Fair winds!

[@fredmuellerphotographer4532]

As an owner of a Cape Dory 27 I imagine myself in your space that much more ... not that any other boat would not do just as well ... especially with your can-do nonchalance ! Although I have to say, I think the 28 is a clearly better choice for open ocean ... still, thanks for the good vibes.

[@daedaluscan]

You should try the tiller pilot on the Windvane. Just connect it in place of the paddle, works great in light wind or motoring.

[@corb532]

Another fun video Sam! I finally sent some $$ via Paypal.

[@bjoernsen3706]

Nice to see you go down the baltic. The Danish islands in the baltic sea are really nice for casual sailing in the summer.

[@billsagues6884]

Love the “Island” tune! More please :-)

[@ScottDMoore]

Salmon,wow! Im just curios with all the sailing experience you have why not more knowledge about saltwater fish/fishing. Love the vids Sam, thank you for all the effort to produce. Wondering why you have to change flags upon new approaches. I assumed the flag would represent your origin.

[@kvalvagnes]

Nice vid! Some advice on tie up the boat these waters with the rocks - will be much of it up the east coast and in Finland too; if good weather - there is the typical sun-breeze that can be rather strong during the afternoon going towards land - but during the night there can be a night-breeze that can also be significant from the opposite direction - so you need to be aware of that when you tie up the boat. Also this can be used for planning the sail - use the breeze that is in your favour - get up very early to use the night breeze and you will do good progress before the sun-breeze starts in you nose.

[@ianjones1118]

More of your soundtrack! It hit me partway through and I had to rewind. What an awesome and hilarious addition to your channel!

[@MikeSantis]

Anholt my favourite island I sail there often with my 28 foot sailboat. Could have been fun to meet. Fair winds Sam

[@j.roberthard7146]

Hi Sam. Glad too see you back on the Pickle. Danish port looks pleasant and comfortable. Take care there and look forward to your next episode. Cheers Mate.

[@timojahrig3087]

I can´t believe it. You finally made it into my waters. Will be kinda stirring to see them through someone elses eyes. Really lookin´ forward to that. Greetz from Kiel.

[@harryjohnquest7102]

Kattegat sojourn -- right on. Sea songs repertoire is rolling along. Might a concertina fit in?

[@normanrubenis7283]

Great episode, I was especially interested when you said you'd like to aim for the Baltic. My dad was from Latvia so it would be amazing if you visited this area.

[@cortical1]

For those who want to skip to the best part of the video: 9:30. Sam's original song about the little island. You're welcome.

[@patrickjames1080]

Neil Young all over again!

[@citronmetalworks2220]

Awesome video! Thank you! For sharing.

[@patricktwohig2074]

Sam, I wonder if you could live stream from that camera up there. Offer access on patreon or something. Also, I'm going sailing next weekend for my first time. You were my inspiration!

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Thanks Sam for sharing another great video, great sailing ⛵️ ⛵️⛵️👍😊

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

9:22 - LIKE posted; but I used the little cogwheel setting at 0.5 for the drone footage (better in Slo-mo). 15:55... here we go again.

[@jimstevensnavel6318]

Loved your little island song

[@JoskiFPV]

nice to see you including some FPV shots now

[@patrickjames1080]

Mast camera- Brilllllliant Sam- thanks for sharing 👍

[@ArchaicHumansWorldwide]

Moving those lines back on the tiller... yeah that allows small vane movements to have great affect. Nice work!

[@naturescritter4691]

Love your sailing videos. I get to live my dreams through watching you

[@KL-sr5jv]

Thanks for taking us around Denmark/Kattegat/ Sweden. It is a bit like time travel, as we once lived in Denmark (2008-2013) and did some sailing trips with our three kids, then still really small. We also cycled around the island Ven, as you did a couple of episodes ago, drank hyldeblomst juice and ate smørrebrod 🇩🇰

[@sneker2006]

Great stuff! I am following you for 2 years now and like your down to earth attitude. I am from Holland and loved sailing on the lakes and channel. Now I live in Japan and I hope to get a chance to go sailing here. Keep charging, trying all new gadgets you can get your hands on!

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

Sam, for some reason the audio goes out of sync at 09:14

[@jansveen]

I live in Copenhagen. Would have been nice to meet you, but you are already at Sweden so. Nice films, followed you a while. Lived on some sailboats my self, but just now on land. safe journey and good winds to you.

[@stevewhite791]

Don't think you got away with one, I heard you on the island song track...haha. Man of many talents. Totally enjoy your content.

[@Joannesyoga]

Beautiful place to explore in your own style.

[@tehpanda64]

I love these harbors with so many sailboats! Unlike the states where there are so many motor boats

[@Xenibalt]

dude your music is the bomb, whats a sailor without a song right?

[@upisdown8912]

Discovered your channel a few days ago and I've been hooked. Your passion for sailing is inspiring.

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

Did you watch the hobie cat video? That was crazy 🤣

[@haganlife]

Skagen is beautiful, one of my favorite places in the world.

[@kevensen]

Nice video Sam. I'm sailing those waters in a few weeks, so it was useful to see some of the anchorages :) Wow, I did not realize you had such badass singing skills.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

Always love your positive attitude, great video

[@williamlewis8741]

thanks for the vidéo Sam. i hope to see you in France should you come by. cheers

[@TheSavacc]

Awesome video, loved it. Looking forward to that paragliding site. 🤟

[@GDWhiting]

That song was a whole vibe

[@DanjelSvensson]

Hey Sam! Since you're in Sweden - midsummer eve is on friday and you must celebrate with us! Promise to find a nice bunch of people to celebrate with. You have no option. It's the law. :) One must eat herring, potatoes and strawberry with cream.

[@diannadarling699]

Giving me some Nick Cave vibes there with that song… 👏💖🧙‍♀️

[@jdub6371]

Great song Sam!

[@toineleuverink9905]

I LOVE the music on this one...🥰

[@sammysmith719]

Love your island song Sam that was great

[@JoanOfArgghh]

Original music! Love this video.

[@okcantbelieveit294]

Sea sickness can be cured by taking a piece of uncooked bacon, streaky bacon is best. Holding onto one end, swallow the rest, then just pull it up and down! Amazing results! 👍

[@rainfinger]

Great job! Keep sailing.

[@dukegard2504]

Love the song!

[@jessen00001]

Welcome to Denmark Kind regards from Zealand

[@Escapetosea]

Mast cam is really cool!

[@leahrliporada5818]

I love your video watching from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭

this drone looks awesome!

[@wwdaugherty]

Sam, is that your own original musical composition ? Awesome !

[@redgaragestudio]

I hope you’ll make a stop in Laeso.

[@greencoastdesigns9492]

Great music Sam !!

[@rodrigosenra2693]

Beautiful sailing! I want to go there as well and the Baltic seems to be great for sailing! Looking forward the next episodes!

[@clarenceoveur778]

There's a Cape Dory 27 for sale in my area right now. I had been looking for a boat more in the range of 30-36 feet, but after watching Sam's videos, I'm beginning to think it might be a good choice.

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

Did you buy the Cape Dory?

[@clarenceoveur778]

@@j_rainsgoat3929 Not yet, I'm going to look at it this weekend.

[@dkeren1106]

Hey man, love your vids - hope you’re enjoying Denmark, i think it’s a pretty great place, im danish so i might be a bit biased

[@bjornragnarsson8230]

I live just by Skagerack on one of the Islands ⛵️❣️

[@horstlauch453]

would love to see some paragliding!

[@flex-cx9bi]

Great videos about Anholt, and it's kind of funny to follow you around the world in your videos and then see you go to the same end-of-road spot I and my family went by bike a year ago. We have our sailboat in Skallkroken harbour in Sweden so Anholt is only 7 hours of sailing. Assume you have done Ven by now, and I hope you had the opportunity to visit Hven distillery where they produce one of the very few whiskies in Scandinavia. I would recommend Kiel channel when leaving Scandinavia, and if you have the time go the "Stand Mast Route" through Holland down to Amsterdam. Not much sailing, but great adventure and lot of video opportunities. You might need an extra pair of hands onbord both for Kiel Channel and Stand Mast Route. Shouldn't be a problem since you have so many followers. If you look into this, best start point for "Stand Mast Route" is Delfzijl. Passing Groningen and Leeuwarden was special...

[@thespiritualsagaofanidiots3527]

Love the SONG ! ! !

[@karlish8799]

Hey Sam, really enjoy your videos mate, you make it seem really fun. although I don't think I'd be brave enough to actually go out to sea lol. Fair winds and following seas buddy :).

[@cosmicsoullove]

new drone is sweet for sure, great video, is it a DJi?

[@bentspicket5790]

I've been eyeballing all the Alberg 37s on Yachtworld . To bad I'm land locked in southern Indiana. GOO Sam !

[@clintontaylor8904]

Not far from Kentucky lake or great lakes...great sailing territory

[@patrickjames1080]

Time to commute to Florida