Solo Sailing to Greece

[@augustomichelesi9811]

This man, what a sailor ! Never complains, never dependant on the weather forecast, always positive. Small boat, big sailor.

[@lonniepee9804]

Yes. He and Erik are the best.

[@mitchkahle314]

Sam rocks it and makes it look easy.

[@emilybh6255]

@@lonniepee9804 Have you ever watched "Wind Hippie Sailing"? She's younger than Sam and is sailing the world by herself on a little bit smaller boat with the barest of bones outfit and creature comforts . She's from Maine and has already sailed to Australia and all around the Pacific the Polynesian Islands etc without a lot of fancy electronics or even a refrigerator.

[@chrisreichart8865]

Small boat, big sailor. That sums this channel up so well

[@MrSychnant]

@@emilybh6255 She and Sam are my two regular "sailing" channels, most are just lounging around in the sun looking pretty or just doing constant maintainance or repairs.

[@SailingBritaly]

Brilliant video Sam! Thank you for inspiring us to live freely and put more miles under the keel. God bless and fair winds! 👍

[@claverton]

Been watching almost from the beginning of this channel. Great to see a really good guy doing so well!

[@GoldcoastSurfCam]

I just can get over how excellent Sam’s lifestyle is. Sailing around in all of the best places in the world, and now parasailing too. Amazing!

[@Rittlesleo]

Your video has inspired my husband to try that form of flying. He's a pilot turned sailor but hasn't lost his love of flying. Thanks!

[@laurieolson830]

Sam; Massive mer'rang waves i call it when it is that choppy! The pickle was doing what she does best. Skipping waves. Your cabin is bound to take in water with those... Man i loved the parasailing. I did it once from a boat in Ixtapa. Not quite the same. I cheated. But now i can understand the thermals. That google app is cool. Like a bird, a birdseye view of Greece. Thanks for letting us cling to your feathers...and fly-sail along... God's speed!

[@samholmessailing]

Very cool

[@ronaldcrist6348]

Maybe wait for other pilots on launch, locals might have a better plan for conditions and insight about good places to find lift. Been paragliding two years here jn the mountains of Colorado. I lovvveee it. Nice track log. Looks like that thermal petered out or you maybe got upwind of it. Dont be afraid to widen your search pattern when the lift dies out. Could have been capped by an inversion layer. Seems you may have left a little early. Been watching your videos since you were on a dingy sailing the mangroves of Florida and doing insane crossings to the Bahamas on such a small boat! Hope to buy a boat again someday, maybe see you out there.

[@nirvanafan500]

Awesome video

[@wallabybob3020]

I love the thrill of huge waves and stormy seas - from my couch!🫣

[@jordandegraaff]

I love how you’re using the insta360 cameras. That first shot was so great, making it look like it was just the sailboat on the top of the work.

[@DH-ze9dv]

i work 7 days a week, over 70hrs...coming up on a year now. I watch your vids and taste the freedom you have. Keep it going Sam!

[@ny123me]

Enjoying the content. Thanks Sam.

[@Alfonso_111]

Hey Sam, it's great to see you in Lefkada. At the end of the beach where you landed on the paraglider, under the huge rock is an incredible cave that is swimiable! Take a look next time!

[@samholmessailing]

Cool, thanks

[@MsMesem]

Yes Ionian islands and Peloponesse cliffs full of caves and lots of cold fresh water running into the sea.

[@jbonaful]

Brings back memories and rekindles a desire to sail again!

[@mikejelinek1413]

Great video Sam! The paragliding is getting better all the time. Love your videos!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks a ton!

[@jaydubya4727]

Your wonderful adventurous life is so fun to follow. Thanks for the great vids!

[@samholmessailing]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@gdflsp]

I've been continually impressed with your simple unpainted pressure treated washrails attached to your stantions. They have done some great service and still look great. Very innovative and no varnish. Love em.

[@mskills821]

At 11:03 clever editing, Sam! "Look, I used my PDF and clipped in!" Smash cut to Sam in zero safety gear. LOL

[@averagelibertyenjoyer3217]

Hey brother just wanted to say you are a joy to watch and I appreciate your videos. If you ever make it over to Rhode Island I have a private dock in Point Judith for ya.

[@peteschutza3566]

Amazing video and spectacular setting! You are the man.

[@samholmessailing]

Much appreciated!

[@michaelconway4316]

Had to buy one of the "I like the ocean" T-shirts. Great video as always!

[@samholmessailing]

Awesome! Thank you! Let me know how it is. You’ll be getting one before me because I haven’t got an address to get a sample yet.

[@marlings]

Another fabulous video. Sharing your adventures with us all is a profound gift. I’ve seen so many places you’ve been to that I know I would never otherwise have been aware of. Your positive approach to life and sailing in particular is so beneficial for me. Cheers Sam!

[@geraldgotts5936]

Sam, You are the man !!!! I've enjoyed many of your videos. I just had my sailboat sink at the dock here in Hudson , Fl. I will look for another boat. This time I would like to go with a smaller boat (18-25 ft. or so ) . If you know of any for sale along the gulf coast let me know. I can't afford much as I didn't have insurance on the last one. I look fwd. to meeting you someday. Thanks, Jerry Gotts

[@stuka101]

Going through a rough patch after ending with a girl - your videos just remind me of the simple things in life and calm me. Living the dream Sam!

[@markhignett7671]

Glad you are back Sam , you are truly lucky to live your lifestyle 👍

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks! 😃

[@CharlesJWillard]

Sam, I had to stop watching your channel about a year ago when you ran aground and lost your boat. I was terrified that something really bad would happen to you. But look at you! You're cruising the Adriatic on your way to Greece. You're a modern-day Ulysses. You're a kind, gentle person, and I like that a lot.

[@samholmessailing]

Welcome back!

[@brevardfencecompany]

Pickle really putting in work Sam! Love your videos

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@andyb.1026]

I really like your channel, captures the essence of solo sailing very well 😀 A suggestion, how about a quick intro on every video, your yacht, about you, where from and to, and the grand plan 😀

[@roberthood2352]

Always enjoy your content, the film footage has been amazing.

[@samholmessailing]

Much appreciated!

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

The drone shots of the scenery were magnificent! Paradise!

[@cherylsibson2529]

Man those waves were huge!

[@richardaber4299]

You just keep getting better at this whole thing! Thanks for all of your efforts in giving us a view.

[@enhancedcontent]

You have hit the stratosphere! Warm regards my old friend.

[@Seafariireland]

Fantastic sail Sam and then a super flight in a cloudless sky. What a navigator you are!

[@davidflorance7650]

Probably one of the better sailing sites , because the viewer sees a lot of raw sailing, excellent 👌👍 Hi from Westernport , Victoria, Australia

[@joebrown1382]

Just a great guy enjoying life..Gliding looks like so much fun. One of your best. Greece is a place I always wanted to see.

[@ontehmoon9846]

beautiful, rented a catamaran through these islands. wish i could go see it again.

[@thomasgautney5586]

Great views Sam, enjoy seeing the seas and beautiful views. You are very blessed, my friend. Thanks so much for sharing. It makes me think LG! Life is Good!

[@adiltair7162]

Love it keep the motivation i personally will follow you are a great sailor 👍🏻

[@alias2263]

Thank you Sam and pickle your camera work is getting quite interesting their love the black hole scene that was great keep it up

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks

[@gator1984atcomcast]

From Tallahassee. Good sailing!

[@BabbittdaWabbitt]

You could fill in where the water lays with clear silicone, like a sill.

[@fsuersal]

Thanks!

[@jamessandman3708]

Outstanding Video Sam!!! ⛵⛵🪂

[@OhAwe]

Fantastic footage.

[@gordonipock9385]

A lot of good sailing video in this one, and in big weather, too. I enjoyed it.

[@jeffp2142]

Awesome sailing and flying!

[@danielmcleod1278]

wow... great sailing and fun paragliding...thanks for sharing your adventures!

[@jonmullenax3173]

Great watch...

[@ludatrades]

Beautiful quiet place wow

[@jabjab1010]

Hi, great vid as usual. Listening to you about your gas leaking. I noticed you had both cans facing different directions so if you push these into a locker, or stand it up, you run the risk of having one of the cans resting it’s and the other can’s weight on the spring valve, thereby causing the leak. I’d have them facing the same direction and have them standing on the base of the cans.

[@rickharris5485]

That was a beautiful area. The drone shots were amazing.

[@kentwalker1496]

I'm enjoying going along for the ride. Quite the adventure! Stay safe, Sam.

[@Lea4-22]

What an adventure. Thanks for sharing. Finally saw you clip on a safety line! Scary waves, fantastic shots too difficult for other KZbin sailors to capture .

[@WeBeGood06]

2:25 The Earth is Round, it's Round!!! Loved the 360 view of the Globe Earth and Sky to the left, right, above and below, horizon to horizon, great video. ;-)

[@DavidIke07]

Yep! It seems it was designed with the round earth enthusiasts in mind. lol

[@johnnymossville]

You really make me want to sail again. I miss those summers sailing with my Dad across the Great Lakes. The sounds of sailing are unforgettable.

[@chefscreations]

We've just got back from a week sailing in and around Kefalonia. Beautiful place. Port Leone on Kalamos is a great little anchorage if you're still in the area.

[@philmatthews9697]

You’re back in Vass! Looking forward to seeing some Hobie action with you n’ Joe!

[@samholmessailing]

He was back in the Uk unfortunately

[@andrewhorvath]

Sam, one of your best videos.

[@samholmessailing]

Wow, thanks!

[@DanielDyck379BA]

The panning insta360 shots are really cool! Makes it feel super immersive!

[@thomassanders6679]

👍 having a blast young man

[@MrKneeDropper]

The 360 shots were incredible!

[@mark-ib7sz]

Sail on sailor !! One of your best !!! The photography was excellent.

[@SuperHaptics]

Man 2 summers in the Med.... awesome, this time you can explore more. I was kind of surprised you did Greece in so few days last summer. 👍

[@rolfpiotrowski4325]

Sam, the artistic Chef! 😂👍

[@NGC1433]

Hi Sam! I absolutely love your videos, you inspire me and calm me down. A humble advice from another long time but low overall air time paraglider pilot who has done enough of 7+ hour flights: don't stay longer in thermals. Not a second longer than you are comfortable in there. Never regret returning to the ground safely. Thermals will slowly but surely beat you up, exhaust you both physically and mentally. But reeeally slowly, basically a boiling frog scenario. Big potential to get get yourself into a really compromised state - tired, mentally fatigued and generally unable to react fast.

[@samholmessailing]

I just got to annecy. So stoked to fly here

[@alwynjones7451]

I'm sailing the Ionian sea too Sam, will keep my eyes on my AIS to hopefully catch up with you.

[@samholmessailing]

I dont transmit ais share.garmin.com/SamHolmes

[@timothydevine7064]

You will have a blast in Greece!

[@RichardChambers]

Good to see you in the air again. I hope you had fun flying at Annecy.

[@lyleburns2640]

Man i love your video's you showed me alot and i can't wait to get me a sailboat so i can start my journey like you've done keep up the great work man

[@valerielane1066]

Hello Sam, good to see you back on Pickled Herring. That was a pretty choppy trip across to Monopoli. Reminded me of not enjoying the motion when sailing into headwinds against a strong tide. Sailing in the English Channel, that occurred regularly. But the adventurr of 15:50 of finally reaching a safe harbour, I will never forget. Keep sailing, Sam, safe journey!!

[@endolfdaise5168]

likely your nav lights are getting moisture inside when you shut them off.. the inside of the light assembly is hot after being left on (even LED's). As they cool down, the inside air cools creating a vacuum and moist air or water can be sucked in past a weak or poorly designed gasket.

[@MrSychnant]

Another adventure, i find it quite exhausting just watching you climb the hill !

[@patrickjames1080]

Brilllllliant Sam - last sails looked intense - thanks for sharing ⛵️ 👍

[@andrewC2020]

I totally agree about battery powered, deck level navigation lights. They eliminate problems due to dodgy connections and there is no drain on the ship's battery. I have been very impressed with Navisafe.

[@JBE158]

Beautiful place and shots, great video as always!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks a lot!

[@nomehdrider]

opening with the rain shot was very clever, peaceful

[@napoleonnz]

Living your best life all the way, such an intrepid sailor! If not in a great hurry I think I would be tempted to reduce sail and heave to in those 25+ knot winds. Pounding to windward when it's rough is never fun and so hard on the boat and gear.

[@boooshes]

Thanks. Great video. Two comments - to drain water from your portlights, just tack 😂 AND for your cabin top directionals find a clear plastic dome that fits completely over them and can be sealed down to the cabin top - no more moisture.

[@rickhunt4487]

Hey Sam , that was a windy passage ! Love tha drone footage. Great episode ❤

[@snubblarinte]

You are such an inspiration! Keep it up mate❤

[@timwheeler527]

You are making it look easy Sam!

[@DonPaco51]

Sam, you don't know how much I love your videos! Only two weeks and my season will start in tha Adriatic Sea...but than you are fare away allready.

[@riggsfinn]

Hey Sam. Can you tell me where you got your little whisker pole and what brand it is. Thank you sir. 😊

[@samholmessailing]

Thank. Both of my whisker poles were given to me. No idea what brand but they’re three inch diameter and about 11ft long.

[@josephshultz6726]

well done man, I'm not a sailor but the upwind tacking looks challenging. Beautiful seas and scenes. The insta 360 sailing on the marble shots look cool.

[@jameslarson6555]

Pickle is quite the sturdy craft, she has taken some ponding!

[@franktartan6808]

Sam, I am too busy to watch your videos. But you keep enjying your life and. thanks for sharing them with us. I will catch up next year!

[@rickhunt4487]

Awesome glide Sam ! Your incredibly brave 😮

[@adammitchell7185]

Great video Sam! Perhaps some 3D printed inserts attached to the outside of those windows could prevent the water from collecting there. If you provide the measurements of the window I can try to make a set for you, free of charge. Let me know if you are interested.

[@chrisnegele6875]

Paraglider / Hang glider/ airplane pilot and wannabe sailor love your videos.

[@RogerMather-gq8rn]

It would help if at the begining you would say where you are and where you are going. Love your stuff.

[@jwyzdm]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks for watching!

[@noopy24]

Amazing couple days 😊

[@stevenholton438]

Thanks for sharing this window on your sailing life Sam, just wish you could share that sandwich too!

[@Reztelps]

maybe glue wicking string on the windows and have them dangle down a little bit off the side? Maybe that could be a simple way to get rid of the water?

[@charliewynn3210]

A very long time ago a video of you and your friends showed some wheel walking. Coolest thing id ever seen. I ran out and bought a mountain unicycle that day.. Two decades later im getting into sailing and look who youtube recommended to me! Still a big fan, Carlos is unfortunately no longer with us..

[@viviannedonnelly233]

Thanks for sharing your adventures! You make sailing look so easy!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks for watching!

[@luc_xott]

that flight tracker for the paraglide was so cool! never knew that's how you navigated thermals, makes sense tho!

[@ruffcamz5332]

What an inspiration buddy keep it up been watching for some time now…love the motivation you have

[@AngusJohnson-ei1kk]

Amazing passage along with Para sailing, way to go Sam.

[@michaellooby4187]

You are my eye of the storm ❤