Long Island Sound through East River in the rain single handed

[@danieloliver20]

Sam has the distinction of being the only sailing channel sailing! ⛵

[@camilledowns-lanctot2564]

‘’How to sail oceans’’ is another channel to check out. The guy does not even have an engine. He crossed the Atlantic twice in 2020.

[@refittingreverie7992]

@@camilledowns-lanctot2564 Kevin is the man! Love Old Sea Dog as well

[@vinceglauser4770]

I agree. Sam is always on the water sailing somewhere.

[@silasmarner7586]

Sam's bad assed, no doubt about it!

[@okthennone]

Yep. Most seem to be about boat remodeling and repair.

[@carbidegrd1]

I think you are the only sailing channel, actually showing "sailing" right now.

[@Chebab-Chebab]

Don't worry, when Sam gets to warmer waters, I'm sure he'll do a gratuitous bikini shot.

[@ndanieltx]

Sam Holmes has not shifted programming to the seasonal boat show. 😎👍

[@rhett7716]

Everyone. Lets motor into nyc. Sam. Hell No !

[@pdutube]

@@Chebab-Chebab I really hope we don't see Sam in a bikini.

[@Chebab-Chebab]

@@pdutube Beard, bikini, hairy chest. Now that's stuck in your imagination. 😀

[@hrt3418]

My father and I made the same trip from South Dartmouth, Mass. to Toms River, NJ in an 18' Marshall Sanderling cat boat. We had just the opposite in weather. It was hot with light breezes from the wrong direction. We went through Fischer Island Sound to avoid the "Race:. When we got to the Statue of Liberty, the wind had picked up and we went down Buttermilk Channel and stopped to put in a reef. We had to go outside at Sandy Hook and back in at Manasquan Inlet, down the canal to the Barnegat Bay. I enjoyed your video and it brought back the memory of our trip.

[@hansjensen7823]

Sam usually laughs at bad conditions. If he says he’s ‘uncomfortable,’ it must have been pure hell!

[@adambakerr3004]

Rain pounding you in the face, stuff falling apart and you still have a smile. A true inspiration to us all. Thanks Sam

[@lifelong5425]

"We're going to need a bigger boat"......Take Chief Brodies' advice.......You are a brave young man....who hopefully will get to be a seasoned old man

[@nookied3735]

Best KZbin sailing channel.

[@rhett7716]

Emphasis on Sailing !

[@ChadDoesStuff]

I like to sail. I like to watch you sail. Nobody: Sam: single hand, at night, 30knots, raining. 😀 Me: 😳

[@hapticboychuk2734]

😆

[@philmann3476]

One pleasure of sailing that never gets old is when you shut down the engine, things get quiet, and you proceed under sail alone, as Same does at 1:10. Always enjoyed that.

[@lionelmandrake9413]

Dude you have so much positive energy, I love it. Always smiling.

[@crdorado1195]

Absolutely fearless, but I guess a transPacific crossing marks the eastern seaboard seem like a Sunday cruise on a lake...

[@johnboy4067]

I love how young Sam is so calm when sailing in rough water , really love these videos

[@richardboughton8338]

Love this bloke. Always so positive. Found his channel when I was in Hospital having a nasty operation. Really cheered me up, and aided my recovery. Now back I watch almost everyday. Keep it up Sam. Cheers.

[@Eznot2cme]

Sam you are a damn good sailer. I love watching you sail. I look at every thing that’s going on when you’re sailing

[@colintelin1828]

Love that you literally are just showing the sailing aspect of this and how beautiful it really is ! Also wish I could sail from point a to point b like you have been doing that’s quite the skill to have

[@kimosabi860]

Cant believe you have sailed so far, for so long without AIS and no incidents. You have a guardian angel.

[@samholmessailing]

Im a small boat in a big ocean.

[@SuperheroJunior]

​@@samholmessailing Long Island Sound connects with the Atlantic Ocean on the East Side.

[@kdub7641]

Well done sam. Weather was an adversary. Great idea to make repairs better than original. Sail on!

[@rodburton2747]

San Holmes - The master of realizing that sometimes perfect is the enemy of good.

[@RobHaren]

Another great video. Amazing you keep so positive in the worst of circumstances, crashing waves, broken equipment, flooded cockpit and you smile through it all! A true sailor of courage and determination. You have no one but yourself to rely on and you power through. Your big bumper balls aren’t the only big balls on the Pickled Herring! Safe sailing Sam!!!!!

[@msromike123]

Boat is looking very ship shape Sam. Love the AIS.

[@mortenkalland]

Du får til det meste. Takk for fine filmer, Sam! Regards from Oslo

[@borderlineliving8465]

That’s the kind of sailing I like to see, every time I get a notification from Sam I can’t wait to see his skill of sailing in tight qrts, fog,rain,rough conditions. Nerves of steal is all I can say keep em coming enjoy watching what I would rather be doing right now lol

[@jackrichiedei]

Everyone !!! Send this guy some money. Think of what you would pay to go to some B S movie , popcorn and a drink and wouldn't enjoy it nearly as much. Sam... we are all sailing along in our hearts. Stay safe and happy. Jack

[@eddiepeels]

Nice job, that really interesting looking barge is actually a prison barge. Stay safe.

[@Kumachanchan]

Bro I live a 3 minute walk to the East River in NYC! I would have come wave hello!

[@paullaviolette2610]

I guess if you waited for good weather you would just be tied up like most other boats. Way to go Sam !

[@stephenkillick5812]

You are obviously enjoying what you are doing and it shows when you post these. You tend to always be smiling.

[@douglasfahlbusch7092]

Nice Sam, I grew up on Long Island Sound in Huntington Bay, the big smoke stacks you went by at night. The weird barge you mentioned as you got close to the city is the infamous Rikers Island jail. Good job picking slack tide, "hells gate" can be challenging to navigate.

[@fsuersal]

At your best Sam. stay warm

[@NYERIC14]

That was amazing- thank you so much!

[@RaphaelOertel]

Would be great if you could show us how you handle the sails and boat when docking single handed

[@devensutcliffe]

+1

[@eshootziscrs2868]

Lol, likely enough going on without doing camera work and commentary. Standard is to lower the main early. I see Sam has a stack pack and lazy jacks so dropping the main really just requires repowering it and letting it fall. The jib is fairly easy to handle and it's on a furler I believe. It can be adjusted for both size and power, also doused by furling very easily even powered up. The engine gets started early as well to warm up and be ready so drop the main, furl the jib and you're driving a power boat. Always prep early, stay cautious and conservative. Get the fenders out well before you are busy with other things, dock lines ready etc. Then just ease in. Anyway that's my expectation but maybe Sam will set the cameras up one day and show us his method. The most amazing thing to me is I can take my small boat out for a day and just sit around sailing the boat and still be completely exhausted at the end. Just don't realize how much I'm constantly steering, adjusting/ trimming sails or resetting on new tacks.

[@susanl435]

I’ve done this trip a dozen or more times. Be sure to go with the current. IMHO Manhasset Bay is the best jumping off spot for Hell Gate and New York City. Good for provisioning and can also walk to a West Marine store. I would frequently go from Manhasset Bay to Atlantic Highlands, NJ.

[@4philipp]

I used to have my boat in Manhasset Bay. It’s a great place. Not to forget Luis Restaurand in Port Washington

[@johnholmes6897]

Hells gate! Fun stretch of water. My first time thru was after 2 circle line ships went thru. 12 foot swells in a 23' mid cabin . Ouch

[@davidc6510]

Your description of what was to be seen in the last video in this one surely delivered. What a gnarly sail. Great adventure Sam. Thanks for sharing!

[@clownpocket]

Very cool seeing my home town from the water.

[@westcoastbutcherblockinc]

As a kid we sailed in Long Island Sound off Port Washington; Mahogany built 20’ daysailers called Highlander 20’. (Mid-1960’s)

[@roryfrey9584]

True Sailor, excellent as always. Thank you

[@jasonnorthgard5962]

lol while in hempstead harbor you were only 5 min from my steel shop ....I have made that steering linkage in a heavier diameter before. make the next one in half inch or better and you we in great shape awesome videos ty

[@Camia-nb2zy]

It’s said if you love what you do you never work a day in your life. I’ve just randomly came across Sam’s channel a few weeks ago and I can say that he lives that statement. Truly humbling to watch. Thanks for the pick up, Sir.

[@jeff_newriver6350]

Thanks for lifting us up on your journeys. Thanks for sharing.

[@xbrianx1990]

I started watching your videos when you were sailing to Hawaii, now seeing you in my home waters is kinda a trip!

[@AdventureCyclist]

You sailed through my area where I learned to sail my O'Day 25. Never had the guts to go through Hell Gate though. My sailing area was the area around Stepping Stones and Execution Rocks Lighthouses.

[@AdventureCyclist]

12:26 The Vernon C Bain Detention Center.

[@eshootziscrs2868]

Jib out, main in tight when going downwind. Prevents jibes and helps balance the boat, at least in my experience though never used a windvane or auto pilot. Have used bungees to tie off the tiller to the sheet. Sheet pulls the tiller off wind until the forces even out. Fiddly, have to find the right spot on the tiller to balance, waves will still walk the stern around a bit. Love the sail. Great fun watching. Enjoy.

[@dwaynedunnick3240]

Love your channel Sam! Been following you for a while and really enjoy every minute. Thanks for sharing your great adventure, and the tech.stuff too .Hope to get a Cape Dory 28 soon too .Swedish fish was a great boat too! Be safe and good sailing 🌞🌴⛵🍕🍹

[@robm7543]

That was a great video and had a view of NYC that I probably won't ever see in person.

[@Thebonesoftrees]

The AIS is fantastic. Glad you have a system now .

[@dooleyfussle8634]

Hey Sam, great sailing, as always. You're giving the Pickle a great shake down, by the time you head out across the Atlantic you'll know all her tricks and quirks!

[@halibut1249]

Nice sailing - northbound and southbound you've now circumnavigated Long Island!!

[@hv2sailsvsweetpea680]

No mamby pamby , crowd funding , because we need a new boat channel here !! You epitomize the just do it motto. Keep up the great videos Sam. Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@sailawayteam]

With your sunny and positive attitude I find it surprising that you have managed to keep yourself as a solo sailor. Stay golden!

[@scoutandscooter]

At 13:45 you went by my street (85th), had I been at the park (Carl Schurz Park) I would have seen you and waved (airhorn would be more effective, but I don't usually carry an airhorn). Doesn't look like you had too much turbulence at Hell Gate. Good or lucky timing. Great video.

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Looks fun. Thanks, it reminds me of sailing off Catalina.

[@vacache]

I love all these vids, but I miss your long trips. I can't wait until you do another one, like when you went to Hawaii. That was amazing.

[@Meshedupatx]

Good to see you're still at it!

[@pw7030]

Oh my gosh your videos are the best, thankyou for these wonderful travels. Takes me back to sailing with my dad♡

[@seewaage]

Thanks for sharing the epic trip. I don't know what is more epic, this trip or the trip to Hawaii. This one has a lot of scenery and obstacles. I like to sail in Long Beach, Calif but I didn't go at all in 2020 because everything was messed up due to covid. Maybe it's getting better and I'll give it a whirl again. :-)

[@tommygunz8692]

That new Radio you were given is awesome..Perfect for your boat....Next time your in Florida I would love to take a sail with you...Want my own boat someday but don’t know how to sail...Would you ever consider doing sailing lessons ????....I rather pay you than some co. That’s gonna have 5 people all learning..

[@charlie-dv7mi]

Wow absolutely best way to see NYC

[@davehill7484]

Love the vids🙌🙌👍👍, Love watching your trip southward through eastern Long Island ( the north fork in particular) , a lot of my family still lives in the south hold / Green Port area of eastern Long Island. Plenty of long nights stripe bass fishing right there in Plum Gut near the coffee Pot. Keep them coming and stay safe👌

[@refittingreverie7992]

Really looking forward to following your refit

[@ninline2000]

Interesting trip. Nice view of the Staten Island Ferry. I look forward to seeing more of your adventures.

[@highnotesailing5843]

Nice trip! If you are doing a bit of a refit, you might consider adding a removable solent stay for a hanked on heavy weather jib. Your windward performance and ability to point would be really improved. You just can't get a great sail shape with the rolled up genoa in 20 kn.

[@kennypool]

I'm from NYC. I used to run from my apt on 92nd st and 3rd ave. To the FDR drive and run along the river watching little sailboats like yours. Nice memories.

[@pwillieb]

I hope the recovery is right on target! Anxious to see your vlogs with your next sea crossing adventure.

[@collarandhames]

Love this channel Sam! Givver!

[@silasmarner7586]

Great video as always Sam!!!!

[@ceramsam2251]

I have a perfect view of the East River... I'm kicking myself because I didn't spot you! Those oil barges are a common sight. They bring oil to the power plant shown at 13:12

[@roscoejones4515]

That was great, nice job!👍

[@danielstrouven4118]

Thanks fore sharing! Stay safe. 👍

[@fernandotabora]

Hey Sam! Love the videos! If possible you should show us a bit of the city that you visit and what you do in that brake. Just a bit. I would be curious 👀

[@marczegers7110]

Aw some video Sam, next.. sandy hook, jersey shore, Delaware Bay, and outside or in to NC, on the edge of my seat

[@doit9854]

Really glad you got the AIS!

[@robertorzech2466]

Maybe time to add some wood sides around that cockpit to raise it 10 inches or higher, Getting pooped by a wave can't be fun ! Love your sailing videos ! Cheers

[@TheBelldiver]

I went the same way you did but on a diving crew boat.

[@roncanizares9966]

Great video! I hope you will disassemble the WindPilot Pacific and get it ready for your trans-Atlantic. It is a terrific wind vane which has taken many folks around the world, but yours need some TLC. Also, as I've said before, get rid of that Autohelm and get a Pelagic tiller pilot. You won't be sorry you did.

[@timburnett6729]

Another great adventure

[@vinceglauser4770]

Sam you are the man. El hombre. Get some video when the wave comes over the stern.

[@Outforlunc]

Right by Execution Rocks at 12:15, great to see you sail through. Safe travels and God speed.

[@johnappleseed936]

Actually thats not execution rocks, its back east from that light house a few miles. Just north of sands point. Hempstead harbor is my home harbor, so cool to see sam sail through

[@Outforlunc]

@@johnappleseed936 Interesting, based on watching looked like Execution but think you’re right, it looks like Steppingstone Light House further west just past Hart Island where the prison sign is which makes more sense based on Sams video. Good call.

[@russellthomson5571]

Sam, I have a "long" keel 28 foot yacht as well (Buchanan 28) and down wind at speed it starts to surf sideways down the waves. A very strange sensation and the rudder loses grip on the water. Reefing down sorts it out but I wonder if you had the same thing there. Waves don't have to be huge say 3 feet.

[@IanHn56]

Good one. Thanks!

[@alpgurpinar7285]

Thanks.

[@romeo9017]

Respect....

[@johntchb]

Sailing wave rover has a you tube vid up on how to make his self steering system.maybe worth you take a look.your decent at practcal tasks.love your vids.stay safe

[@Spar19row]

Prop wash has more of an effect then prop walk. Prop wash pushed the bow to port. Consequently the stern went to starboard. Prop wash does not move the stern to port because of the full keel keeps it from moving.

[@paulmurray8734]

Great videos wish I could see more of Zoe😎😎😎

[@jackjackthompson5771]

I always wanted a boat but too poor. Looks like a great hobby

[@tbonet1613]

One day I’ll be doing the same thing.

[@hermitoldguy6312]

Live life now, while you're young enough and fit enough to enjoy it. I didn't live my life at all - I worked and saved, and now I sit in a chair all day, making comments on YT videos.

[@paulcarlsen4088]

Thanks!

[@Ned69]

Come back to NYC soon! Would love to meet up. I bought a place in Bed Stuy.

[@scuba422123]

hey sam! have to say iam impressed sailing alone in a small boat to anywhere! hawaii next stop!! yea long island sound can get rough! that was the coffee pot light in plum gut...plum island though its closing did do germ warfare in the 3rd story of the basement along with animal disease... looks like a nice cruise through the east river hey did you pass jerrys yellow submarine in coney island harbor?? he was a man with a dream

[@samholmessailing]

Yes and i read the plaque about him. Very interesting story!

[@msromike123]

Backing up LOL. Been there, done that.

[@TheFreightBeast]

Sam, 30+ hour passages twice a week with 1 hour + long videos. Thanks lol

[@thomasstorrs6345]

Sailing at night in the sound in 30 knot winds. WOW. Good test for the AIS.

[@jamesford8315]

That "Really interesting looking barge" at 12:30 is a prison. The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, just across the river from Rikers Island.

[@Fitzy-13]

Your videos are amazing...you need to invest in a gopro chest mount or head strap mount. so we can see the full action of you raising the sails and lowering and tieing every thing up that would be cool to see in that perspective....thanks for the amazing video once again.....

[@stevesleeper2292]

Hi Sam, I really enjoy watching your videos, I'm learning a lot! I am currently outfitting my boat to start taking some longer sailing adventures myself. In this episode I spotted your fridge, what fridge is that and are you happy with it? It looks like it is about the size I'm looking for.

[@sailingeden9866]

Is your depth finder calibrated to water under the keel or water under the transducer?

[@peterfrommystic7890]

1 minute on the AIS alarm would be much to exciting for me...if someone is steaming down on you it could take some time to figure out best evasive maneuver and then to execute. Having said that anyone who has been watching for awhile knows Sam comes out of some pretty stressful situations safely with boat and smile intact.

[@samholmessailing]

Would set it longer offshore if i was sleeping but It goes off all the time near shore.

[@brianmcintyre6407]

This dude has superhero courage.

[@arlenestanton9955]

What is a fetch, that caused that big wave?