This dude uses the wind to travel the world, and then uses the wind to fly. I can only dream of being that free
@tadhg19592 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing. If there's wind, Sam is partaking in the adventure!
@davidsanders97232 жыл бұрын
In today's world of confusion and uncertainty, at least we have Sam Holmes Sailing to remind us about what matters. Sam has turned into a kind of niche hero to me since I found his channel. Makes me feel like it's possible to find meaning in life completely on one's own.
@chriskelly65592 жыл бұрын
Well said, spot on. He's one of my favorite humans, and I don't have a lot of favorites, sadly.
@kCI2512 жыл бұрын
Heck yes, you can't wait on someone else to deliver happiness.
@kjc9trader4912 жыл бұрын
...not only is it "possible to find meaning in life completely on one's own"... for me - it's the Only Way...
@michaelmurray2942 жыл бұрын
So relaxing to watch these videos...
@wolfthequarrelsome5042 жыл бұрын
@@kjc9trader491 so what is meaning of life for you?
@Ajay_RacMace2 жыл бұрын
"I forgot my reserve parachute but oh well" BALLS OF STEEL
@dougallen46752 жыл бұрын
Iron Nuts Sailing
@tobyey91342 жыл бұрын
@@dougallen4675 unbelievable that he was able to take off with all the weight
@dv2u22 жыл бұрын
Outstanding bird noises Sam!
@ojonasplima2 жыл бұрын
I love the mimic about the birds sounds lmao
@kaybill22 жыл бұрын
That was fun paragliding with you. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.
@Spoon2792 жыл бұрын
"I haven't used this in a year...Hope everything still works" *Jumps off mountain anyways* Tune in next week as Sam scales Everest with nothing but a toothbrush.
@jeannem67232 жыл бұрын
and a grin!
@pataulson2 жыл бұрын
Seriously LOL on your comment. Great stuff, eh?
@tiddyfard45172 жыл бұрын
I sure hope these bottles of oxygen have air in them, I haven't really tested them since 2012, we'll wing it
@carolinaparreira7685 Жыл бұрын
ahahah! best comment! He must be Aquarius!!!
@bentrigg12302 жыл бұрын
Hey, Sam! The road you cycled up to go paraglide is called Conor Pass (locals call it THE Conor Pass) and it’s the highest road in Ireland. I used to live the other side of it, in Castlegregory. You lucked out with the weather - even though it’s only at 1,500 ft, you’re usually in the clouds up there. Love the vids.
@mammaholmes2 жыл бұрын
The bird calls were very nice but they don't replace one of the Sam Holmes Original Music Scores. Love, Mom. P.S. please don't forget your reserve parachute again.
@bigperm1782 жыл бұрын
Hi Mom!
@caractacus222 жыл бұрын
Competence in front of danger. Optimism before the old world fatigue. Sam Holmes represents the American spirit, and we need it
@johnwhiskerd70792 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Thanks.
@matthewwindisch94492 жыл бұрын
One of my fondest memories with my sister Jennifer was boating in Key West and the Dolphins 🐬 joined us. I’m so grateful for that moment. RIP KW27 🙏🏻❤️
@joshmartin19382 жыл бұрын
Another gem..... well done Captain
@layrathompson28692 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video immensely, as always! The flying was a bonus!
@ahoward38192 жыл бұрын
I can not think of anything more peaceful then sailing with dolphins swimming along side for company. Thanks so much for sharing.
@fosbury682 жыл бұрын
That homemade dodger looks like it's worked out perfectly for you.
@timothymaimone86112 жыл бұрын
Sam… regarding your Western Union wire splicing, using heat-shrink tubing 50% larger diameter than your splice is a good standard. However, if you had some silicone rubber adhesive to insulate your splice and THEN heat shrink the tubing would probably work best for you.
@dbentley21952 жыл бұрын
Nice flight man. Please be sure and get you emergency shoute next time. ❤️👍👌
@ChrisLee662 жыл бұрын
Wow, you made that paragliding look too smooth! I could feel the adrenaline as you did! TY for that.
@kurtaulbee2 жыл бұрын
Sam-“I fly, I sail, I throw caution to the wind”-probably. Love your channel!
@bornfreefreedom49002 жыл бұрын
Kindest wishes. Thank you for sharing. 🙏⛵️☀️🌎
@Sector0032 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sam! Another awsome video! :)
@franktartan68082 жыл бұрын
Sam sails and he flies!! WTG! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure.
@johnstilley20642 жыл бұрын
Wow you are really living your best life!
@annabennett18192 жыл бұрын
Great video! It had everything!
@alexandercarlsson22832 жыл бұрын
So much beyond just a MacGyver of sailing, Another great episode! Sam, you are killing it right now.
@dennisrobinson45882 жыл бұрын
Fabulous, it’s surprising how good your videos are with just an iPhone!! Hope all is well, good wind and God bless.
@BwannaKubwa Жыл бұрын
Nice landing. I'm 75 and just sold my Sky wing a couple of years ago. Still miss it.
@Kathleensailorgirl2 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for sharing your incredible journey. ⛵️⛵️⛵️😊
@neilkelly60532 жыл бұрын
I loved the seagull impersonation 🤣 🤣
@gefginn36992 жыл бұрын
Wayyyyyy cool 😎 👌 👍
@peterlutsch27172 жыл бұрын
The bird imitation was impeccable 👌
@dogfightfghxjf71772 жыл бұрын
Sam your channel is fantastic in the years to come you’re gonna have some stories to tell. You are surely an elite adventurer most of us dream of achieving what you do.
@copperconadventures2 жыл бұрын
Great work, Sam!!
@downundertruckerusa47332 жыл бұрын
You are a amazing young man
@chadyates99022 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video as always Sam! Thanks for sharing.
@raybrdjr2 жыл бұрын
DAMN SAM, THATS SO COOL, MAN!! FLYING OVER LAND AND SEA!!
@sammyvh112 жыл бұрын
Dingle burger and beer looked good!
@sailingkeylimepie-pirateflag2 жыл бұрын
You’re a good man, Sam. Enjoying your videos. Stay safe.
@fordfan31792 жыл бұрын
My wife's grandparents were born on those two islands. One on each. In fact her cousin runs the Skellig island tour boats. They also own a B&B on single bay.
@salsalvio8212 жыл бұрын
Okay
@ScowlerJase2 жыл бұрын
Little Skellig and Great Skellig??? I thought no one had ever lived on one and not lived on the other since the 13th century ??
@fordfan31792 жыл бұрын
@@ScowlerJase no, there's two islands off the coast of dingle bay. Scarif islands? I've never been there but these were the stories my mother inlaw grew up listening to from her parents. My son and his wife honeymooned near dingle bay also.
@ScowlerJase2 жыл бұрын
@@fordfan3179 ah ok, beautiful part of the world. 👍
@fordfan31792 жыл бұрын
@@ScowlerJase hope to visit it myself one day with the Mrs. I have visited Ireland in the 70s to Cork where my people are from. It is an amazing place.
@neatpicker6442 жыл бұрын
Dude. The bird sounds you made. I can't. xD
@rayrecrok2 жыл бұрын
I was on a diving holiday out of Ballenskelligs and we stopped to see the monastery on top of the Skelligs which involved a big walk/climb up the trail to see it, all in my diving dry suit, It was wetter in the suit than ever in the water, this time with sweat with the climb, folk who were visiting the rock looked at us daft, divers in the monestry.
@skippyone27692 жыл бұрын
I always tell people never make joint anywhere it can contact salt water! Even if you have to run the cable further it saves a lot of hassle in the end. Tip for hitchhiking, show a lot of leg it often helps !!!
@danaroberts50942 жыл бұрын
Watched your para-glider landing. You have a good feel in the flare. You'll ace the soar-plane stuff, Ace! ;)
@mammaholmes2 жыл бұрын
Sam Holmes always lands on his feet. -his mamma
@Mark3Roth2 жыл бұрын
@@mammaholmes Ahhh, a breech ;) That's a heck of a kid you have there. I came to get some ideas for a solar panel installation and ended up staying for The Sam. Great stuff!
@mammaholmes2 жыл бұрын
@@Mark3Roth haha, no he wasn't born beech but has been landing on his since just after that😅
@kalo08062 жыл бұрын
Your videos bring a smile to my face! Stay awesome!
@paulholmes4892 жыл бұрын
Very good video!
@clayfarnet9702 жыл бұрын
Sam is da man. Is there anything he can’t do? Great video…as usual. 👍👍👍
@billwilliams95272 жыл бұрын
Mr. do it all, good luck.
@karlkidd12 жыл бұрын
Those birds look like pollen on a tree.. Wow, 5 min in and my mind is completely... Beautified, is the word I'd pick. I love nature. Also the craziness of nature. You are an absolute boss for doing what you do man and thank you again!! So beautiful on the big screen in surround 🎶
@julienleclerc91202 жыл бұрын
Ground, water and air... Your skills are so impressive. Thanks for making me dream.
@colindoyle67532 жыл бұрын
I've been following your videos for a very long time now, you never fail to both amaze and surprise me Sam !! you are a genius, amazing work . I hope you enjoyed your time in Ireland, le meas Colin.
@herenow69532 жыл бұрын
I'm loving these videos Sam - you are so resourceful and calm - and the flying was great! I'm already looking forward to the next installment.
@littlebustersoysters92292 жыл бұрын
Try the Ancor brand crimp fittings with integral heat shrink with a second layer or heat shrink over the whole connection. Works on my fishing boats.
@gacastro2 жыл бұрын
Glad you included the paragliding in the video. That was awesome!
@tiddyfard45172 жыл бұрын
I've had a pretty rough few months but watching these videos always cures me of my depression
@TheHoaxHotel2 жыл бұрын
Nice views up there, bet that flight felt good after a year
@oaklandmax2 жыл бұрын
You made the parasailing look calmer and safer than the walk back to the boat on the highway!
@stucooper81592 жыл бұрын
Brilliant a man of many talents !
@ianwass6052 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Sam have watched you for ages, I couldn’t do what you are doing on your own x
@chaunceywilliams84052 жыл бұрын
Sam you have amazing patience. When I sailed I was always anxious to arrive at my destination. When land was spotted. I wanted to get there as soon as possible. Cheers
@JiggyC2 жыл бұрын
Think the quote goes like this. "When your power boating it's about the destination. When you're sailing you're already at your destination"
@lostagain29922 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@justininvestor2 жыл бұрын
Awesome flight
@kenolson30642 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us along.
@JohnOsCreations2 жыл бұрын
Love your adventures Sam. U are a brave man leaving a bike on its own in Ireland 😂.
@sparky2008sparky2 жыл бұрын
Do yourself a favor and replace those bow light wires. When you re-stripped and spliced them the wire looked dull. It should be shiny. That dull looking wire means water intruded - this can happen through capillary action in the previously compromised splice. The connection will corrode again. Great videos Sam!
@williamlewis87412 жыл бұрын
super cool video. the paragliding was amazing even for a short flight. when packing your gear, 'slow is fast !' make sure you have what you need. cheers
@cjg63642 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video as usual. As for the wiring issue, I stopped using heat shrink based crimp electrical connections (in the automotive business) about 30 years ago in favor of silver soldering all connections both exposed to the weather and not exposed. In the marine environment, silver soldering is a must to provide durability and reliability.
@cat302852 жыл бұрын
Actually, my understanding is soldering connections in a marine environment can lead to an early failure of the joint. The brittle joint is more apt to break from vibrations caused by the motion / movement of the boat. Im not sure if that is based on marine builder association guidelines.
@cjg63642 жыл бұрын
@@cat30285 Your understanding is wrong. I've been in the high end car service business for 35 years using soldered joints for most of that time in some of the worst environments for wiring - think Audi with the transmission computer under the passenger floor carpeting submerged in water from the lower windshield squirt drain that overflowed into the heating ducts due to a blocked rubber drain fitting. Vibrations in cars are likely orders of magnitude worse than anything you're ever going to encounter in a sailboat. Quite simply, soldering seals the joined wire strands from exposure to the moisture laden atmosphere. Crimped connections do not regardless of how good shrink wrapping is.
@arjovenzia2 жыл бұрын
@@cjg6364 I would tend to agree, a splice or a crimp like that makes so much surface area for the corrosion to get into, soldering is the only thing I trust, if you can you should. but I've had good natured but heated debates with an ex tank mechanic on this. the solder is not a mechanical join, and should not be relied upon for support, if its failing at the joint its a cable management issue. I always stagger my joints so they can use surrounding cables as support, and am never stingy with cableties or P clips. I mentioned in another post, you can get lowtemp solder impregnated in heatshrink, which is really neat stuff, seals n solders with just a bic lighter. also glue-back heatshrink, got a layer of hot glue. makes for a really strong, waterproof, airtight join. its expensive, but if your not stingy with it, its bulletproof.
@JohnWolffPortraits2 жыл бұрын
Aside from just loving your channel, the fact that you mentinoned Dingal Bay has special meaning for me in that this was the first landfall by Charles Lindbergh on his epic NY to Paris flight in 1927…as a former corporate pilot, Lindbergh’s story is very inspirational….and Dingal Bay especially since he knew he had made it across and was only a few miles off course after a night of doubt about winds and course….all with just a compass, time and speed estimate…..no gps!
@tehnyitchin13012 жыл бұрын
One of the best bit is the Dolphins! Nice video Sam
@geoff4l2 жыл бұрын
Living the dream 😃
@vinceglauser47702 жыл бұрын
Great job.
@bicyclingbum15512 жыл бұрын
sailing the world on a small boat alone, paragliding alone with no back up shute ... true adventuring and a very smart person you must be
@alansmollen2 жыл бұрын
Sam is the best inspiration! Production at the most honest and sincere. Be safe sir!
@darraghmccauley64202 жыл бұрын
That bike ride is called Conor's Pass... it's famous for being one of the steepest cycles you can do!
@davidc65102 жыл бұрын
Great video Sam! Thanks for sharing!
@DARTHDANSAN2 жыл бұрын
How do this guy not have hold down a job like the rest of us .great stuff
@Kit2Canada2 жыл бұрын
He worked for Disney (as he explained in previous content) and saved up. Now Patreon supporters and KZbin top-up the income.
@o_oo_o18122 жыл бұрын
well he's living on a 28 foot boat happy to catch his own fish.... he's not exactly living extravagantly
@kimvanderlaan37362 жыл бұрын
Smooth landing!! Looks gorgeous there.
@PRLIBRE_SOBERANO2 жыл бұрын
Very brave! Mr. Big Ones!
@paulpuckerinGM2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Sam. So cool you were able to fly! Be safe and enjoy. Looking forward to your next adventure.
@georgemacdonald88992 жыл бұрын
2 ocean crossings with bike rides up mountains followed by paragliding flights. That's gotta be a first! Should be in the guinness book of world records!
@wildbillcodyswildlifeprese72912 жыл бұрын
The bird noise had me dying LOL
@shortwidgets2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite videos so far. A little bit of sailing, maintenence and flying! Really cool.
@andymarshall22012 жыл бұрын
Is there no end to your skills Sam. Great videos as always. Stay safe.
@curtis18042 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting your videos, they really bring some happiness to my day.
@dt-jy1ig2 жыл бұрын
Just the best
@nigel38092 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, Have you used Low Temp Solder Wire Connectors? You melt the joint with only a lighter and the resulting joint is also waterproof. You could further protect the cables with a length of old water hose. Fair winds!
@PierceAlexanderLilholt2 жыл бұрын
This looks like fun! 🎉 ⛵
@rollinrock66962 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoying your cruise! You’re awesome!
@MachTuck2 жыл бұрын
Wind powered man!! great video Sam!
@akmorros2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos!
@derrellsullivan79502 жыл бұрын
Happy sailing Sam I enjoy your videos
@don667762 жыл бұрын
That was such a great video Sam, thank you. Very uplifting as I sit here downunder in lockdown. In 2018 I walked right around the Dingle peninsula and visited Dingle town several times. That whole area has a real sense of magic about it. My favourite was a visit to The Blaskets, the most westerly islands/land in Ireland. Your video brought it all back. Simply WOW!
@AndreBandarra12 жыл бұрын
So awesome to see you get to fly finally, a shame that there wasn’t enough lift, but still a pretty decent top to bottom! Soon soon :)
@DanielSanSensei2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andre. As a fellow paraglider I appreciate your vids. I would love to do what Sam does and sail the world to paraglide!
@AndreBandarra12 жыл бұрын
@@DanielSanSensei cheers Daniel! I find a lot of friends that paraglide are massive sailing fans too. I think it's the whole idea of moving through the world on knowlege and energy of the elements
@DanielSanSensei2 жыл бұрын
@@AndreBandarra1 Agree. Some fellow pilots in my local club are also into sailing.
@bryrensexton46182 жыл бұрын
👍!!!
@ericvonwiegen56722 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍👍
@sailingmuse3962 жыл бұрын
You are killing it Sam. Awesome travels
@bobwall310 ай бұрын
That is cool. You made it look easy.
@jesusbeiro61132 жыл бұрын
Superb video ! You had fun with all those birds …… Dingle is a lovely place Enjoy it very much Fair winds and seas north Cheers from Muros
@sallyb32 жыл бұрын
Dolphins were beautiful, thanks for taking us along Paragliding!