A long solo sailing passage to Syracuse Sicily

Sailing from Gozo Malta to Syracuse Italy. Light winds try to derail my trip but my new sails make the trip more enjoyable.
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[@openmic4153]

Sam’s review of the prickly pear matched his enthusiasm for the EZ Raft.

[@michaeledmonds3027]

Hey Sam, I've been with you since that first solo to Hawaii.... Smart, energetic thrillseeker guy, small patched up bluewater boats, layedback attitude....perfect formula. Add some female companions here and there, fearlessly jump in deep ocean water miles from land....great. tour guide view of exotic ports of call....bonus. Rough seas footage, lightning and equipment failure....realistic. Now, maybe mount a waterproof Gopro during storms to capture breaking waves, etc during storms....lot of work, but would be awesome! Best tagalong sailing stuff on KZbin. Cheers, Michael

[@TheRaferaf]

So many cool places he goes to. Every time I watch his vids I wanna just quit everything and go sailing.

[@elmothedoggy]

Let's go. I'm in the same boat. Grab the brass ring. I'll see you out on the water soon.

[@TheRaferaf]

@@elmothedoggy lol I keep looking on yachtworld for boats all the time. But buying one is only the beginning. They say that the happiest times in sailor's life are the day when they get their boat and the day they sell it. 😂😂😂

[@davidsmith731]

"They" are wrong.

[@WillN2Go1]

Syracuse is where Archimedes lived and did his work. It's also where he died. So displacement/density, your propeller! (that's an Archimede's spiral ...

[@bennickell8477]

It's always a good day when Sam uploads

[@NC0Q]

I like how you transitioned from the clarinet(?) player’s performance, with his audio continuing through the rest of your sightseeing shots. That was groovy.

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks! Always nice when I can incorporate some live music.

[@dooleyfussle8634]

Yeah, one of my faves tunes " All of Me", I think?

[@shawnlund]

I’ve never sailed a minute in my life but drifting absolutely seems to be the correct choice 😊

[@johncavar2914]

Awesome 🎉Sam 😎...good lord st Christopher always look after u ..on ur great adventures..super 😎 videos 📸 luv it .

[@mskills821]

Best sailing channel on KZbin. You're the man, Sam.

[@samholmessailing]

You're the best!

[@JBE158]

Cool video Sam. Pretty funny to see you whirring thru the channel on a dinghy with massive ships all around 🤣

[@laurieolson830]

Thank you Sam; Being half Siciliano i so enjoyed sailing to my ancestors stomping grounds & familiar shorelines It is as beautiful as i imagined Being from an Island off a " Boot " makes you love the water even more... Ciao bella, may your SAILS TAKE YOU always with the WInds at your back Ah'reverderci...

[@vajindertaak3158]

MSC Divina! Went on a 11 night Caribbean cruise on that in 2013 - great ship! Keep up the amazing content, I'm still 7 months behind you!!

[@jjm9902]

Really enjoy the end-of-video sight seeing portions of your posts. Thanks much!

[@richhocker209]

life without a motor... (sounds like a t-shirt) thanks for taking me along on your latest passage.

[@Kevin-zz9nc]

Really cool video he's not just a hairy hippie.

[@WeeJasperVetClinic]

Those sails are the best in the world. Love them

[@brettholt6277]

Was stationed in Sicily for 3 years. Beautiful Country. Best Italian food in the whole frickin country. Cefalu, Catania, Palermo, and Taouromina are buono.

[@elmothedoggy]

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences. This helps me and I'm sure many others to go outside and explore this vast world. I'll keep watching and waiting for the next Odyssey. Stay safe.

[@mikejelinek1413]

With the new prop and sails you're rocking, Sam. Stay Safe we are in a very turbulent world right now. Sam, watching your videos is a great escape for me. Take care, my friend.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

440th subscriber upward thumb, 3,399th tag-along view starting now... let's go sailing with Sam. Liking this 'snapshot' segment from the bow - beginning at 6:17

[@lukehayvaz9194]

Getting tired of living vicariously through your channel. 91 more months until I can be a full time sailor. Keep going. Don’t give up.

[@samholmessailing]

You can do it!

[@Politician62]

Thanks!

[@SailingAndInvesting]

I can sense a renewed enthusiasm with the new sails and prop.

[@zenandink3531]

The best part of our sailing (a while ago)… raising the sails and cutting the motor…ahhhhhhhhhh

[@lindabeaman5889]

Nice new dingy! Syracuse seems lovely! Love to you, Sammo!

[@ClanGunnBushcraft]

I've been a full time live aboard for over a year now and I bet you sail more miles in a week then I've done in the past year lol I sailed 6 miles to the next bay today... I'm well chuffed lol

[@litespud]

Stopped off in Syracuse for a few days last year while sailing from the Aegean to Portugal - awesome city!

[@brucedryden7207]

Dude, I enjoy you're laid back demeanor. I single handed many years.

[@stevepenn]

Sam, it would be great if you could include a small map in the corner of the video to follow your adventures

[@memyselfandi9365]

Yes I agree.. it's a adventure video and we can only guess as to where he is or has been..

[@221b-l3t]

Yes like Erik Aanderaa

[@elmothedoggy]

Google maps helps me keep up.

[@williamturner1517]

If you can find You Tube, surely you can find Google Maps. Some thinking may be required.

[@mtmanning67]

If you want a mini map play GTAv.

[@PeterS-r4o]

I love how Sam relaxes after a long sail ... by going for a sail on his board.

[@Ozziesboy]

I saw that switch foot move on the foil board nice 😊

[@davewestner]

Last few weeks worth of stops have been my favorite so far. Such old cities. Kinda surprised that the board for the wingsail doesn't have foot straps. Woulda figured that would be a necessity, but clearly not. Shows ya what I know!

[@davidclark3563]

The new sails look really good quality they stay tight hence more knots 👍

[@RogerMather-gq8rn]

Always fun to follow Sam

[@corporalclegg914]

12:47 that little pole guy zips along that’s a cool motor & seems to stow easily

[@davidfecak9569]

Salad’s looking good there, Samwell! Thanks for the peace, bud.

[@MrJosephray]

my favorite show!

[@herenow6953]

Syracuse looked amazing. I love travelling vicariously with you Sam - what a fabulous life you live!

[@sachamo100]

Sam, you are making it happen on that Board!

[@Sail-Ride-Walk-Repeat]

Gybing looks way harder than a sailboard, well done so far Sam

[@gurunathchoughule5828]

Sam please ais active live tracing

[@jimkempton5568]

You are one laid back dude! Fair winds!

[@joejoe2928]

Great LIFE you have sailing sam..well done indeed..unfortunately I'm disabled...from VETERAN SCOTS GUARDS..!!

[@jamesgordon2289]

Great Vid Sam, looking forward to seeing how that new Dinghy works out

[@keithdesign6231]

best green screen usage ive seen in awhile

[@carlp3214]

This video is just perfect, Sam. I love the way your embrace the calm.

[@Raven74947]

Fire works best to get the little hairs off the prickly pears

[@tinah7344]

"The ripples are the wind" merchandise, please :)

[@davidlj53]

It must amazingly quiet when it’s calm and you’re offshore

[@dmmaddex]

The new sail looks good on the PH

[@S.Norman]

Thanks

[@Tzippi]

Get it, Sam! ❤

[@eddieseachord4985]

Thanks Sam! How Majestic. I'm having a wonderful time just watching.

[@jonstivers]

We're moving pretty good. It is amazing want good sails get you, so much more power.

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

SYRACUSE LOOKS LIKE A NICE PLACE TO VISIT

[@lordhamercy9098]

Fantastic adventures

[@triggerfish999]

V cool video, Sam. That raft thing looks a bit odd. Like…I'd be worried about losing stuff over the side.

[@samholmessailing]

Yeah Its got some neat ideas but I think it could use some more refinement. I tested it for a month but ultimately went back to my achilles. The light weight of the thing is awesome though and it tows really good.

[@patrickjames1080]

Brilllllliant Sam

[@dale6349]

Thankyou for sharing your life with us!!

[@samholmessailing]

My pleasure!!

[@briangately8104]

I haven't got a clue as to how you filmed that wind surfing....????? But, it was great!

[@johnwalker6711]

The new sails look great must be a good feeling for you

[@samholmessailing]

Yes they’re quite an upgrade 😃

[@StudioBeast7575]

Great video i especially really liked the windfoil footage.

[@samholmessailing]

Thank you very much!

[@aarons.stuffs]

Samilicious episode ❤⛵️

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks

[@nz_sailor]

Just spent a week in Ortigia. Beautiful place. Loved it

[@cyphen21]

Love it dude. Really inspiring. I cant wait to do one of these trips around the Mediterranean myself.

[@petersoakell6950]

man, looks like youre having a blast, new sails are good, kite surf thing looks great too. nice one.

[@edmcg1918]

My Cape Dory is jealous. Looking forward to where you lay up for the winter, and a Spring start in the Med. Don't miss Dubrovnik and the Croatian isles! Thanks ,Sam. great videos..

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks. Im sailing to dubrovnik now

[@edmcg1918]

watch out for crazy wind gusts from the mountains if you sail up the fiord to ACI marina Dubrovnik. Cheers!@@samholmessailing

[@x73.]

Those new sails tho 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mindebrolis9582]

When doing a jibe on wingfoil and changing feet do not jump. Just move your feet until your front foot has the most pressure. Then push the nose down and as it just starts coming back up - move your back foot next to the front one, move the ex-front foot back. 2 steps. The lifting momentum will give you couple seconds to make it a two-step thing instead of a jump, more control, more success :)

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks for the tip. I still need to work on those foot switches

[@emanueltal5537]

My innocent question made a big waves here, yes, but I asked Sam and no one else

[@OnTheFlipSide]

Sam, it would be hilarious to set the electric motor on your dinghy, but row, from afar or air it would look hilariously fast!! Do you think the mini dinghy could be pulled by your foil sail? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@samholmessailing]

That would be cool. I was thinking about using the wing on the dinghy the other day but I figure you could really only go downwind without a fin or keel.

[@giantELF]

When you were becalmed on the glassy seas and talking about not using the motor there SOUNDED like a motor/machine running in the background. What was that? The fridge? Something else? Curious. BTW -- I always dig it when you make music. More of that please.

[@giantELF]

OK. I think I figured it out -- the fans. It was hot. They just seemed loud since the wind was non-existent. (I also want to thank you for never giving updates on your battery levels and how your solar panels are performing. Most of the other KZbinrs are waaaaaaaay too into their electrical generation.)

[@samholmessailing]

Yes its the fan noise

[@jimrellis]

I’m starting the process of getting out there. I have learned a lot from you and the YT sailing community. I feel like I’ve learned a ton. Wing boarding (?) looks like great exercise. Like full body/core and arms. It looks tiring, is it? Is there a better “health fun activity” living aboard? Exercise is boring, so I’ve been keen to identify something I can do like that. Cool! I ride bikes now to stay healthy/fit-ish… Thanks

[@jimrellis]

Not interested in skiing (yet) like Juho. Looks pretty though but that’s a lot of hiking. 😂

[@samholmessailing]

Yes very good workout at least when you don’t know what you’re doing. I also have a Brompton folding bike and hike every chance I get ashore.

[@antonioarroyas7662]

That's not a dingy, it's an above water torpedo. Looks like he was going for a trimaran concept?

[@gbaker9295]

My great grandparents were Sicilian. The island is calling me. I've never been. Oh, those prickly pear slivers are nasty. Those are almost invisible but manage to poke the skin

[@1KemosabeLarry]

Who made his Sails. A very, very nice suit, set well, and Sam noticed big differences in performance from the previous, even they were new.

[@samholmessailing]

Rolly Tasker

[@ES-mq9ox]

Sam - Could you please give us an update on your propeller situation? It sounds like it's fixed, but I guess I missed something as far as how that came about. It was kind of a big deal a while back and it would be nice to know how it got resolved.

[@samholmessailing]

I posted a video about it kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2e0hqeljMZ2eK8

[@tengonadacluewhatsgutsprec1419]

That hair is looking great

[@vincentklotz5849]

I love breakfast burritos!

[@jordanwilkins3483]

Whilst becalmed, Sam finds a salty Zen

[@timwheeler527]

If it will pull 3000 rpm that is close to the right propeller.

[@kiterufus1081]

Nice busker music 😂.

[@grahamsmith8122]

famous for dinghy thieves, watch out Sam!

[@retropalooza]

Hey Sam, what's the scariest things that's ever happened while u were out at sea,?...plus why do u anchor so far from land it seems

[@samholmessailing]

I was attacked by pirates once. Probably because the wide angle camera lens

[@retropalooza]

@@samholmessailing wow, I was totally expecting to hear a story about a broken engine or a lost sail....thanks for replying, hope next time you're Boston way you let me buy the drinks

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Sam, your new sails look good. Are they making your boat faster?

[@samholmessailing]

Yes they are!

[@motor-head]

Did you say "holes in my para glider"? That sounds...........less than ideal. :)

[@mtmanning67]

Was that an Italian naval vessel? I'm surprised they didn't surrender.

[@samholmessailing]

Lol

[@philipmemm]

the long hair definetly suits you!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks

[@giannithestud1]

That dinghy I think it was an oops

[@kleeni1231]

wow

[@sbmoonbeam]

at first I thought that fishing trap thing might be some sort of drugs drone lol

[@vincentklotz5849]

I love your electric dingy motor. Can you post a link?

[@samholmessailing]

Its the Temo 450 electric motor

[@moflyboyblanquito541]

To bad Egypt is not that safe I always found it fascinating that the ancient Egyptians would be able to travel north and south on the Nile. The river flows one direction and the wind the other. Kind of a dream of mine to do that. I can’t even sail though. P.S hello from Fort Myers Florida.

[@Seafariireland]

It would be nice to include a bit more history and info on places you visit and maybe interesting statistics on the population???

[@samholmessailing]

Sure thing

[@Freetalkfm]

I dont like that idea of wholes in the pataglider 😂 dude

[@stevenholton438]

More footage with more clarinet please Sam!

[@ericeykel2462]

What kind of sailing tablet did you pick up?

[@Ozziesboy]

So why do I hear a motor running at 5:30 in the background with no wind and you’re not motoring 😮

[@samholmessailing]

Thats my cabin fans

[@chriskelly6559]

Long distance hikers get trail names, I'm Crackerjack. Your long distance sailing name should be Mr. Adventure.

[@Jyock]

Im interested in the ezraft. Already went to the website. €880 for the model 250. What electric motor are you using? Great video thanks.

[@samholmessailing]

Cool. Im using the temo motor on mine now. Apparently there will soon be an ezraft with built in electric motors although it adds a couple thousand to the price.

[@Jyock]

@@samholmessailing They don't give those Temo drives away! I have a little Cornish Shrimper 19 why I liked the ezraft. I might try ordering a prop off Alibaba and use my cordless drill. See how long it last. Overall do you give the Ezraft a thumbs up?

[@jamesgrigsby8201]

Hey Sam, I’m an older guy (74) with a 30’ sailboat. Really interested in the ezraft due to space. What’s your opinion of it? R/ Jim Grigsby Virginia Beach