23 days alone across the Atlantic in a small boat

[@911naimplate]

SAM, this is a wonderfully entertaining video. NOT easy to make a trek like this alone, having sailed for 50 years now it can be both scary and challenging. I would like to mention three things that might help you and also save your life. 1) Never trust the weather, it literally can change in seconds on the ocean so NEVER leave your vessel with the sails up, this frankly scared the heck out of me for you. 2) Your drag line should have knots in it, if you were to ever fall overboard traveling with just a few knots of boat speed, a line with no knots would make it very hard to pull yourself back onboard. 3) Try to wear quality sail gloves when walking the decks in windy conditions and traveling at speed. If you were to fall overboard, you could get disoriented very easily and lose site of your drag line in rough seas only giving you seconds to find it with bare hands that can easily be cut from the rope burn resulting from the line rushing through your grip. Wishing you continued safe travels and smooth sailing : )

[@Ohsnapski]

As a non sailor, now thinking about falling overboard on a boat that’s going to keep going without me...I would never leave shore without at least 3 longgggg drag lines with floating orange buoys all along the ropes😅😅😂😂 That sounds like a nightmare

[@JamesRodleyTube]

I don't understand this either, I wouldn't leave the boat without being attached!

[@sjoerdsantema]

Gave me the chills. A few knots of wind and you’re gone. Please never do this again.

[@philsharples7151]

Ditto on the gloves, ropes with nots and man definitely pull your sails down next time!! I shit myself when you jumped over, We want you around for further awesome adventures 👍

[@VinylUnboxings]

@@Ohsnapski my blood pressure shot all the way up imagining that.

[@captainbontekoe6752]

I'm a master mariner, I've sailed all around the world on different types of ships and in worst weather possible. But I would never ever cross an ocean in a small boat, it terrifies me just thinking about it . Salute to you my fellow mariner and calm seas!

[@jasonhale5439]

Why?

[@captainbontekoe6752]

@@jasonhale5439 ocean is no joke

[@howardjohnson6584]

@@jasonhale5439 It's dangerous you dumb fuck!

[@CockatooDude]

@@howardjohnson6584 Geez man easy with the insults.

[@howardjohnson6584]

@@CockatooDude Dumb asses deserve no courtesy.

[@jeffrobodine8052]

I don't know why, but my favorite parts of videos like this are seeing what people eat and how they prepare their meals. Lol

[@softlanding138]

I am 75 years old and I see you so young making your adventurous imagination a reality! Amazing! Wonder how I could have lived all these years and never manned a sailing vessel? People do the most amazing things! You are one in a gazillion! Thanks for a great video!

[@breakingames7772]

And we the taxpayer has to pay for the search and rescue. Wonder if he has a 2 mile long anchor

[@miniena7774]

@@breakingames7772 Bahaha!

[@dyyylllaannn]

@@breakingames7772 bro shut up about taxes you absolute jack ass

[@louskunt9798]

There are hundreds of KZbin channels exactly like his. He’s definitely not one in a gazillion. Maybe one in a few thousand. 🤷‍♂️

[@RonnieRjbj]

@@louskunt9798 I think you took her comment too literal, it's just a compliment. Anyways most somebody could be is 1 out of 7.96 billion or so(world population)

[@kathmandu1575]

Be CAREFUL swimming with the sails up - and also climbing the foredeck without a lifeline. As a solo sailor, treading water & watching the boat move on without you is a terrible way to go. Terrible.

[@RechargeableLithium]

...and this concludes today's Safety Sam Safety Briefing... :D

[@MBdrummer3288]

I was thinking the same damn thing. Dude is CRAZY doing that! If the breeze decided to pick up right then. Bye bye boat!

[@fleshtone]

It made me nervous too, but at least he's trailing that safety line. Better than nothing. Still dicey.

[@TheBelldiver]

I'm designing and already assembling materials to build a self recovery system for sail boats specifically. I'm buying my first sail boat in now; 3.5 years. My first thought on sailing was what of I fall off. I'm a commercial diver and every diver I know has fallen overboard at least once. I've yet to hear one comment or question about my design. I m building this device for me but it seems to me every sailor should want to at least know about it. If no one hears your yell as you go overboard you might as well have been alone anyway.

[@ElloTomato]

"I saw this in a cartoon once, but I think I can do it..."

[@panuprakaisriroj]

Be careful of the current as well. In a short while, you can find yourself drifted 50 meters from your boat and getting back to the boat is almost impossible. Do not leave of your boat alone period. thanks for the experiences, I enjoyed it very much.

[@oilersridersbluejays]

Was thinking that too. I would stay very close to the boat if I did jump off of it.

[@hubert2536]

I would tie a bowline around my torso at the very least.

[@TrentonLipscomb]

In a current, wouldn't Sam and the boat drift together?

[@asmrnaturecat984]

@@TrentonLipscomb the boat will drift faster than him

[@jetison333]

​@@asmrnaturecat984 how?

[@JefferyDollars]

Never been on a sailboat in my life..but I'm sailing across the Atlantic in one right now..love KZbin.

[@Orikix]

No, you are watching you phone

[@sjk7467]

Nothing is the same in person as it is on a screen. It’s definitely amazing that we get to experience this at all but don’t start thinking it’s as if you did it lol

[@thetubbywhale8571]

@@sjk7467 I think it's more of a nod on how far technology has come...and youtube.

[@chanceym6000]

I love how everyone misunderstood your compliment about the video

[@Orikix]

@@chanceym6000 It was a joke dude

[@TombstoneHeart]

Quite a few years ago, I worked with a young bloke who told me of how he and his father had sailed a small boat across the Pacific, from LA to Perth, Western Australia. While he wasn't so much into sailing, his father was and had bought the boat in LA for himself. At one stage, they were becalmed in the middle of the Pacific, for about 3 days. It was then that he told me that it's not until you're in a situation like that, that you realise just how tiny and insignificant you really are! When the wind finally started to blow, he said, "I nearly cried from sheer relief! I thought we were going to be there forever!" It was a funny story, but it shows just how nature can cut you down to size!

[@jamestwerdin1189]

I live in the high arctic of Canada. I take my skidoo out on the land far from town. You cross a few valleys out into the barren tundra sheer open land as far as the I can see in every direction. You’re days away from the nearest human being.

[@Wolf1377]

@@jamestwerdin1189 that sounds amazing. I love the idea of being far from civilization of course I realize I may feel different if I was ever in that situation.

[@TheRealJaded]

3 days is nothing...

[@SeanGTM]

Sitting here in my home office I can't help but envy you and your sense of adventure. Watching you kick back, reading a book, beautiful blue water and skies...makes me re-evaluate what I'm doing with my life. Thanks for sharing your journeys and safe travels.⛵

[@tinaljungberg6124]

1979 in october Me and My then girlfriend left Tanger for Madeira. The first 12 hours nothing special happened. Then the Sea grove bigger and The Vind vent from 10 to 20m/s. We changed The Genua to a storm fock perhaps 6m2 and The mainsail to about 10m2.steering towards The wind but The fock to The right and The main to The left. Upp faling down slowely drifting away. 300 m long waves 10 m height. In My west pockets I had one bottle of whiskey in The other My Smith and wesson modell 66 IF I was to fall oweboard I could then make a decission which of these I was going to use first. 7 days later We sailed in to Lagos Portugal. Ancored and told by a police to come ashore. I used our dingy and on The beach I took two steps and fall on my face into The sand. He sad NO alkohlica aki. I told him about our journey and He took me to The station and clearing US into Portugal. We sailed to Vilamouera left our boat and helped an American to The westindies But that is an other story. What I learned Never say diy Prepare for The worst and You will servave.

[@sailingtelaru]

I spent 26 years sitting in my law office. We are just starting our circumnavigation around the globe in our Najad 440 formerly RAN II from Ran Sailing and words truly can't describe the life changing experience of being out on the open ocean under sail. Follow your dreams, follow your passion, it's never too late!

[@RiversDoNotFlowUphillFE]

@@sailingtelaru kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2jTlWCKfZKaqKs

[@TheBoegisJak19]

Sitting

[@kevin3434343434]

Reading adrift while in a storm in the middle of the Atlantic is like watching airplane disaster videos while on board a long haul flight.

[@kinkane5566]

I've caught myself doing just this on a Virgin flight from SFO to DFW, finally turned off the TV and sat in misery for the rest of the flight.

[@JerseyShoreCollector]

The in-flight movie playing in the movie Airplane is a documentary on plane crashes lol

[@FatherofMan25]

so true lol

[@donskinner9430]

Losing your ship in the middle of the ocean with no help is a real possibility of blue water sailing ..Steve Callahan's boat went down very quickly .. reading such a book about a man who was lost at sea for 3 months a lot of good information can be learned that could save your life if it ever happened . Steve Callahan is a legend who saved his own life where many would have perished.

[@lindamercedes1661]

hahahhahaha

[@truthseeker2222]

Being alone on a small boat in the middle of the ocean is something that makes me extremely uncomfortable. The calm, cool demeanor you posses in these situations is really inspiring. Awesome videos! It makes me want to face my fear, and take a sailing lesson (in the bay of course lol).

[@BartRuijter]

Sailing is one of those things that can make you feel a special kind of freedom. I'd say go for it!

[@CowboyBobDuke]

I learned to fly. Started lessons 8 years ago, bought a Cessna 172 and kept for 5 years. Had some great adventures. Took sailing ASA101 a couple of years ago and want to progress. Now want to buy my first sailboat and have more adventures. I was in the Navy for 6 years .. spent some time on the ocean, but one handed sailing adventures are very doable. Prepare, do your homework, prepare more, have backups, be safe... go do it!

[@truthseeker2222]

@@CowboyBobDuke My uncle is actually a pilot. He taught me on his little Mooney when I was younger. I loved it. Something about a small rocking boat in the ocean unsettles me way more than being high in the sky. Its a bit strange I guess. I am going to give it a shot, thanks for the response Robert! Enjoy your adventures !

[@heatmoon]

So true. Watching weather come in reminds me that this stuff lies in the realm of the bravest men and women, not shook by anything, able to calmly deal with weather and boat issues.

[@truthseeker2222]

@@heatmoon Well said. The true power of the Ocean is immense. I think sailing the open ocean is a challenge, but doing it solo, is a whole other level. If you can find harmony on the open ocean, alone, in a small boat, I think you can find harmony anywhere.

[@sullybiker6520]

Came back to this, the first Sam Holmes I watched that got me into your adventures. I figure I've watched several box-sets worth of content so I thought you deserved some wonga.

[@sullybiker6520]

@@ianjohnston379 good to know. Thanks.

[@JMBeats999]

He didnt even say thank you 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

[@sullybiker6520]

@@JMBeats999 I don't give with expectations of anything

[@waseemsyed9770]

He didn’t even said a word

[@JMBeats999]

@@waseemsyed9770 Yeah we understand that we dont give waiting for anything but Ive seen videos with millions of views and the youtuber said thank you to like 10 dollars

[@chriskelly6559]

Takes big cajones to do what you're doing. Kudos dude!

[@graemejohnson9025]

Australian sailor. Jessica Watson, 16 years old.. Sailed solo around the world unassisted.. Look her up..

[@chriskelly6559]

G.J., watched her voyage, absolutely amazing. I long distance hike. Bears don't scare me, oceans do. These sailors have my utmost admiration.

[@graemejohnson9025]

@@chriskelly6559 I have spoken to her.. Her yacht did "turtle " twice.. That is a full 360 degree roll over.. upside down and then back.. But one she did love is the solitude, and no technology crap.. the look at me being famous people.. And her yacht was so small.. A S&S 33 foot.. that had to carry all of her supplies..

[@chriskelly6559]

G, I turtled on the Appalachian Trail, good thing you can't sink on solid ground, though the rocks are kinda hard.

[@elmaxidelsur]

Yeap, spent over 40 months at sea on BIG ships.... would need to be paid, A LOT, to do this. Still remember seeing a guy arriving in Barbados in a little sail boat like this, with a lot of sea salt on the deck, clothes hanging to dry on the deck and the guy jumping up and down on the deck going crazy with happiness... ... ... Our cruise obliged him with a blow from our horn, the guy was crazy happy. :D

[@Velo1010]

Man! Great start to the video: no obnoxious or canned music, no touched-up video shot by a drone, and no video of you walking and dancing in a sunset. Keep up the great work!

[@freakifier]

Rare long youtube video that I just couldn't fast-forward. Very inspiring thanks for taking us sailing half way across the Atlantic !

[@joeg5414]

This is nuts! I'm an introverted loner that goes backpacking and fishing by myself all over the Colorado mountains. People think I'm crazy for doing it. This is another kind of being alone though. I'm getting anxiety just thinking about it lol and I can go for months with no human contact and not mind 😂

[@Rosecain27]

Hey I do the same thing out here in the Rockies. It’s a good life :)

[@TroopsofDoom666]

Im not introverted but i like to go ride my motorcycle and car alone sometime.....haha

[@globextradingsystemsllc1740]

I bet you talk to yourself

[@joeg5414]

@@globextradingsystemsllc1740 24/7... you got a problem with it?

[@SH19922x]

​@@joeg5414He was talking to the other you, not You you.

[@mvmmotovlogmusic2815]

Sam makes it look so easy, but this is one of those “don’t try this at home” situations. You are my hero Sam.

[@captainjules6033]

How many years of experience would you say you need to take, say, a 39 foot schooner across the Atlantic?

[@keithray402]

@@captainjules6033 anywhere from 1-50 years.

[@joeg5414]

@@keithray402 probably closer to 50 too😂

[@LivinLaVidaGypsea]

😆 exactly

[@shipwreckscuba2651]

@@captainjules6033 mate of mine did after learning to sail two years earlier. Ultimately you can spend 30 years sailing the same seas 10 weekends a year or you can just max the sailing for a couple of years and get the same experience.....#onelife

[@ssa6227]

Sam great job man. I have medical problems. I wish I could sail like you. You are living a dream for all of us. Also thanks for that long shot scene. Beautiful.👍🏽

[@lshanny]

we love sam don’t we folks

[@jameslewis8219]

Yup..He's 1 in a million!

[@mikebooth5942]

No !

[@nezzuno1]

Well to be more specific, we love his teeth.

[@GabrielZ.]

Yeah

[@fosbury68]

Other than being extremely jealous of him, yeah.

[@dankingjr.2088]

I've been a diver 30 years, and jumping into super deep water still gives me the creeps. :-) Cool video Sam.

[@derekp6636]

scares me as well but I'll get over it!

[@M-Swede]

Blue water diving can be disorienting and a bit scary, but fun.

[@jasbails9857]

My theory is, if you don't like heights, you won't like depths. (I don't like either, and I fly and dive...go figure)

[@dankingjr.2088]

@@michaelpowell9164 That's it. I jump in as the last remaining Megalodon swims by, or the Kraken, or whatever else my mind can conjure up. :-)

[@johnadams5290]

Always reminds me of the Jaws movie poster.

[@jmwjr1900]

You make it look easy. Congrats on the voyage.

[@SAMMYminusSUMMERde]

But he is nervous :D

[@lisalisalisa7721]

You jumping off that boat with sails up and no tether line had my stomach in knots. Unreal.

[@tvviewer4500]

Yeah, that is fucking retarded.

[@copeyano718]

That’s just stupid

[@adrianmetzler2523]

So dumb, i don’t get it.

[@BradyDoesntMiss]

yea he’s a dumbass, you can only be an irresponsible moron for so long before natural selection takes its course

[@jp-sn6si]

why didn't the boat move? water brakes?

[@jaycie5021]

I used to live in a coastal city but I moved inland 6 years ago and this is making me so nostalgic. There is nothing better then being out in the ocean. I didn't realize how much I missed it till today.

[@TheBoegisJak19]

Live

[@merrittfallis6544]

I've been following you adventures, Sam. I lived aboard a 39' sailboat for six years, and took a year off work to sail from the Seattle area to Mexico and explore the Sea of Cortez. In all, I sailed that boat 33,000 miles before selling it and moving ashore. I'll be watching for your new posts. Fair Winds !

[@jcheck6]

Merritt, do you miss it or did you get sailing out of your system?

[@flickwtchr]

@@abbbee8918 All of that great adventure and you haven't learned a basic sense of comity and good will? I think perhaps you need to set sail again.

[@pred7949]

@@abbbee8918 you seem like a problematic fragile fool on some oafish clown shit. yikes

[@coby4482]

@@abbbee8918 usually jokes have a punchline that's funny, not plain insulting with no basis of humor. poor attempt 0/10 funnies

[@abbbee8918]

@@flickwtchr you’re right, comment withdrawn

[@desmondbeck507]

I have been on the road, traveling for years. I've hitchhiked long distances, I've lived in the jungle, and have survived off the land. I've lived in vehicles and on motorcycles. I am now enrolled to start at a sailing academy this upcoming year. I have been studying, in preparation for my next adventure. You have been a part of my inspiration. Thank you.

[@Tampo-tiger]

What do you use to study DB? Have you got an online course or books, or what? Thank you, Mike.

[@maddievictoria4947]

I would be absolutely terrified to do this, stressed to the max the entire time 100% lmao hats off to ya for having the sheer balls to do this! Insane really in such a small boat.

[@seer6961]

Thank goodness there is a second part. I didn't want it to end.

[@fitter70]

I was thinking the same thing

[@Tampo-tiger]

You know what Sam, that was the first time I've seen your face straighten due to the sea. I understand why, and most people would have been very shocked indeed, but for you to stop smiling it must have been bad. Glad we have you safe and sound this side of the Atlantic and thank you for the wonderful videos which are so inspiring.

[@cliff2358]

Sam, absolutely brilliant video, no annoying music, no airs and graces, just the guy next door taking a cruise on a lake, but how natural reactions display the realities of the situation and says it all, Just one word - Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

[@J.Stank9]

Sam reminds me of Les Stroud's survivorman vs Bear Grylls' Man vs Wild. So many sailing youtube channels are over the top theatrical and dramatized while this channel feels so much more real, straight forward, and down to Earth. Keep up the great work Sam and have a safe circumnavigation!

[@cappyjpadgett]

His and sailing project atticus are by far my two favorites

[@lukedubois7679]

My rule is if the channel posts cringe drone footage every video they aren't worth watching

[@marklanders630]

6:11 , first time I've ever seen Sam NOT smiling. Great trip and video!

[@earthangel8730]

Thought same thing. 😟

[@craigstephen3747]

At 6:04 he has a look that no amount of words can do justice

[@JunoBeachGirl_]

SAM IS THE REAL DEAL! Of all the sailing channels this is my favorite! The talent and experience it takes to sail all of the different sailboats in every different kind of sea is significant and not many people can do what Sam does! I am actually convinced that Sam could captain a boat through a hurricane and the accompanying waves. (The way he casually talks about surfing boats down 40 foot waves is a hoot!) His absolutely wonderful attitude in the worst conditions is why I look forward to every video he puts out. SAM, YOU FREAKING ROCK! 🙌😎🕺⚓️⛵️❤️‍🔥😘🥰🫶❤️‍🔥

[@climbjay]

What a positive, upbeat and happy guy!! Society could learn a LOT from Sam. These vlogs are my new favourite thing to spend 40 minutes watching every night ☺️

[@softlanding138]

You people who sail great distances alone and those who walk the Appalation Trail alone are a rare breed. Thanks for sharing!

[@calebroberts1961]

I could see myself doing the Appalachian trail alone. You’re on land and never that far from people/help. Sailing across the ocean alone is a whole different level!

[@ghostman6074]

@@calebroberts1961he bears snakes and wolves though……check out the blackalachian.

[@tommooe4524]

I have a mere 38,000 miles at sea in big boats and i can just say Sir, that you have balls! Great videos… God’s Speed to you.

[@nathanmcolton]

Sam, you're the real deal. I appreciate the honesty and sincerity you display in your videos. You set a goal, work hard to prepare, and then follow through. I've watched a ton of sailing channels and your channel, by far, beats them all. Your fortitude, courage, and commitment to your dreams is incredibly inspiring. Well done.

[@jamesbooker9411]

He's genuine unlike so many sailing channels that are "look how amazing our life is. we live a vacation every day" videos. Looking at you SV Delos

[@MOUNTAINEER1976]

I always get scared when Sam stops smiling. That's when you know some serious stuff is going down.

[@keithlester9152]

Lucky it doesn't happen often.😊

[@Ash-cy7yw]

True that.

[@rickjohnson6677]

It scared the crap outta me........

[@tomclause9555]

🤣🤣🤣 absolutely right!!!

[@larrimos]

Yup, when then camera switched suddenly to the shot of Sam looking concerned my stomach knotted a bit…..

[@the_dude_josh]

Man these two videos are definitely in my top 100 videos. I keep coming back to them, I have watched them at least 5 times. I love these longer videos so much. They always make me want to jump into sailing but alas I am a coward and am afraid of the ocean haha

[@Mike-zb7ts]

I'm here on my couch in Sedona, AZ Watching you in the middle of the sea, on a tiny boat, all by yourself, actually gives me a pit in my stomach. What a fantastic adventure. Well done, sir!

[@qwopiretyu]

I'm considering moving to Arizona

[@angelmm26]

@@qwopiretyu As an Arizonan myself, what makes you consider?

[@qwopiretyu]

@@angelmm26 I'm from canada and am sick of the snow and ice each year. I like the low property tax. I realize all the property is in uninhabitable desert.

[@angelmm26]

@@qwopiretyu Well if you're not too big of a fan of uninhabitable desert and scorching heat of 38°C then I'd recommend northern Arizona. A town called Flagstaff boasts high temperatures from 30°C to lows skimming 0°C. And among all the desert and dirt in Arizona, Flagstaff actually harbors a grandure of pine trees. Also if you're a fan of snow related activities but just dont like the shoving then there's the Snowbowl located in the mountains a stone's throw away from the town of Flagstaff. The one downside that I can think of is it's home to an abundance of college kids and bars. Overall, I think the town is great though!

[@qwopiretyu]

@@angelmm26 why would I not wanna go to a college bar town? Granted Canadian college students and American college students might be different innebriates

[@Whaler1981]

Sailing from Bermuda to Horta is a major sailing achievement - alone in a 28' boat is courageous.

[@stephenkillick5812]

At least Pickled Herring is bigger than the Swedish Fish. You have more room to move around in but the sails can be handled on your own.

[@alanluscombe8a553]

If you haven’t seen his video from California to Hawaii in a 23 footer you should check it out it is good

[@Logge0815]

@@alanluscombe8a553 i will do that, thank you. have a good day :)

[@fastpace101]

@@alanluscombe8a553 atlantic is harder than pacific tho so this is more impressive

[@alanluscombe8a553]

@@fastpace101 I wasnt trying to make it a one up contest I just said the other video was good as well

[@karmaneh]

Awesome mate. Mad jealous. I have no sailing skills whatsoever but as rough as that looked at times, it also looked hella peaceful and accepting. If you were going to to go down at least you wouldn't have to deal with anyone's else's drama. Stay safe my brother and hope you are well wherever you are now!

[@777jones]

What an amazing honor to that small boat to make such a big journey. Thanks for taking us!

[@dalematthews4933]

The best sailing trips are definitely the ones where you ask yourself " why am I doing this!" . Love the videos Sam.

[@salvadorcarreres2742]

Man I love how you are always smiling. I love your vibe! Yo made my day even happier. 😊

[@jelmund]

I love it that you are reading a book about a guy that had to survive being in a life raft for 70 days because he crashed his small boat while crossing an ocean , while being in a small boat crossing the ocean.

[@andymarshall2201]

Sam, I love your ‘can do’ attitude. You don’t get hung up on having the best of everything, you just get on with it. Congratulations on the transatlantic.

[@p-dubya]

Totally agree! (However he does challenge my perfectionist affliction when he randomly drills holes without templates and things hang a little skreejaw or further left or right than center…but I try to roll with it and know that he’s teaching me that sometimes good enough is good enough! LOL!!) 😂

[@beck4218]

Stud! Amazing for your first crossing.

[@Kernfederate]

Alone Against the Atlantic was my favorite book as a kid. My father met Spiess years ago and asked him to autograph his book. The story inspired me as a kid to build plywood boats and sail around our local reservoir. Almost named my boat the "Dixie Gal" to compliment the "Yankee Girl," but settled on the "Piece of Ship" when the boat turned out crappier than I had hoped, haha! Thank you for that memory, though! Unfortunately I heard Spiess passed away in 2019, but hopefully his legacy will live on for years to come. I might have to re-read the book now in memory of him. You've got yourself another subscriber :)

[@TheBoegisJak19]

Alone

[@Secret_Assassins]

If you ever decide you wanna travel in a years time goal is to have my own sailboat and to recruit crew members on my travels good luck brother

[@Kernfederate]

@@Secret_Assassins I'm flattered, man. Best of luck doing that!

[@BostonFishstix]

Fantastic video of what looked to be an absolutely amazing passage. The shots of the washer dropping into the abyss were spine-tingling! Can't wait to see part 2.

[@samholmessailing]

Ive wanted to do that ever since my mid pacific swim. 😮

[@JMan-24]

I estimate it would take about an hour and a half to reach bottom at 3 miles deep.

[@samholmessailing]

@@JMan-24 wild!

[@virginiai.3632]

The washer glinting down was the highlight to me. Idda jumped in buck ass naked too.

[@dizzylizardproductions]

I love this guy .. Always smiling and seems to always be in a positive mood.. Plus he is a pretty doggone good sailer.

[@warweaponx6629]

I can’t imagine being alone in the vast open seas. I would go insane. Amazing video!

[@TheBoegisJak19]

Amazing

[@vladimirvladimirovichputin1352]

Bro I’m the opposite. Sounds like heaven

[@MemoryCollective]

Sam, I have followed your progress every step of the way and have been waiting for this video. You are as good a storyteller as you are a problem solver... a creatively romantic sailor. Living vicariously through you is a joy. Thank you so much! May you never feel alone. Thank you, as well, to your wonderful mother and family... and to your many patrons and supporters. So many hearts have sailed with you to the Azores on a blue Pickled Herring. Coraggio!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks that’s kind of you to say.

[@MrJosephray]

just the best sailing videos on the web! maybe the best of all videos? I love how you narrate your videos without much music and explain what's happening. great vids sam!

[@hv2sailsvsweetpea680]

Best sailing channel out there. Keeping it real, no click bait. Looking forward to many more episodes!! Great job Sam!

[@deraldwalker2991]

Sam is kind, super smart, creative and indeed a brave and equally gifted sailor with a smile that says it all!

[@bikepacker9850]

I love how this guy smiles and talks at the same time.....I also love his videos.

[@BottyGuy]

Media selections to get into sailing: Book: Adrift - Callahan Movie: All Is Lost - Robert Redford Music: The Ninth Wave - Kate Bush

[@sophiaholmes2048]

KZbin channel: Sam Holmes Sailing

[@svensergehamann1669]

I went solo sailing in cold Europe today...almost spring! Nobody else on this huge lake near Berlin. People get their boats out of the water here in the fall because of the long winter. Anyway... I stayed in a small cove and watched your video at night and imagined that one day I'll leave that goddamn lake too and sail the seas. You inspired me... thanks for that!

[@JulieWallis1963]

I genuinely hope you get to have you adventure. I think cruising at your own speed around the Mediterranean would be amazing.

[@svensergehamann1669]

@@JulieWallis1963 Thank you very much!

[@dmitripogosian5084]

Do it, do not delay

[@gingerlife9590]

Same here... I'm sailing in Potsdam and dream of life on the boat. Not here in Germany but all over the world. We live beautifully here but there is so much out there and how cool is it to explore it all by sailboat.

[@rogsolaris7411]

This guy has a perma smile. It's glued to his face. A cheery disposition and optimistic attitude. It serves you well in life. I wish I had that. Did you see any marine life? Anything in the water ever?

[@terohyvarinen4358]

I sailed Bermuda - Horta as a crew member in April 1990. Our voyage took 12 days, but the boat was bigger, 50 ft, and weather was tough, full gale, even storm force winds for 7 or 8 days all together. We had some beautiful days, too. Diving in the deep blue Atlantic was really something I will remember. Staring at the blackness under me and thinking about what might dwell down there, 4 or 5 kilometers under me.

[@magpiethriftadventures2660]

Wow, what a brave undertaking and I am so jealous sitting here at my desk job lol 😆 live the dream Sam !!!! Really enjoying your videos and adventures, thanks for taking us along😊

[@samholmessailing]

You bet

[@christinafidance340]

I live on a boat year round, but I’m a shore-hugging power boater so I am thoroughly impressed by Sam as well!

[@elenawaltermusic]

Thank you, Sam, for sharing your challenge! I still can’t believe that with help of wind you can cross the ocean. Unbelievable!

[@scottrowson1521]

I've sailed a fair amount but never deployed a spinnaker. To be honest, I could never quite envision how it was done. You explained and demonstrated it in about ten crystal-clear seconds. Bravo.

[@christophera3330]

Man, you have balls of steel going out there all alone. Congrats on your journey, man! Greetings from an impressed individual from Norway.

[@ianmangham4570]

He's got comms

[@Tampo-tiger]

@@ianmangham4570 But even so he would have to wait quite a while for any help to arrive.

[@Orikix]

Totally agree Helt enig😉

[@Valentijnvs]

Love it! As a sailor it's rare to have a trip where you don't wonder, 'why am I doing this to myself?' at one point or another. Every so often you have a trip where you promise yourself, if I survive this, I will never do this again. But somehow we always come back!

[@MyFlickeringLightBox]

Thanks Sam, you've helped me see that a single hander on a small boat can still make ocean crossing happen. You've really helped keep hope alive for me!

[@samholmessailing]

Great to hear!

[@stepanian905]

Love how Sam says “we” - “we’re doing about 5 knots,” “we ran into a high pressure system” - when it’s just him and the boat. The boat is his companion.

[@abyssalreclass]

Best companion someone can have. Take good care of her, she'll take good care of you.

[@Yotrek]

There is a volleyball behind the camera.

[@bundydryandlime]

And all of us joining in on the journey

[@jasonck9635]

It would be terrifying to take on the oceans in such a small vessel . I respect your bravery !

[@TheBoegisJak19]

Respect

[@shanebba2]

i live in ireland and only seeing theses videos now. what an amazing trip! i do boat repairs etc in the midlands of ireland if you ever need some work done in ireland i would be more then happy to help you out. happy sailing wishing you well on your voyage

[@Justfillintheblank]

You are the happiest person I've ever seen. Never seem to get mad, just enjoying life! I love it. Keep being amazing, Sam.

[@diamonddoggo1999]

As a Bermudian, when I clicked on this video and saw you in Bermuda it made me so happy to see someone enjoying the country. Its such a beautiful Island that often gets underappreciated due to the Bahamas. Edit: since you started there I don't know if your also from the Island or if you just started it from Bermuda.

[@samholmessailing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GabGotti3]

It’s so crazy how calm the ocean gets. It looked like a pool during the end of the video.

[@furiousscotsman2916]

spent about 9 days in the doldrums and i can tell you it is without a doubt the weirdest experience i have ever had in my life , especially after spending 2 weeks getting battered around by the Pacific Ocean .

[@GabGotti3]

@@furiousscotsman2916 I’m sure. That’s awesome man

[@loganstroganoff1284]

​@@furiousscotsman2916It's spooky as hell I've only been about 60 miles off the coast at most and when the sea looks like a pond without the slightest ripple it's very unnerving.

[@TheBoegisJak19]

Crazy

[@GabGotti3]

@@loganstroganoff1284 why unnerving? Because it’s trippy? Or because it’s dangerous?

[@MasonH24]

Never sailed in my life, but I can't stop watching your videos. Absolutely enthralling. Keep it up Sam, safe travels.

[@royfraser3348]

Sammy, the loss of the O'Brians off of Baja goes to show you, you're taking your life in your own hands every time to put to sea in your tiny boat and it doesn't matter how big your gonzagas are, when things go south it happens fast. Always keep your radio in good order, always file a sailing plan. What you do is very, very dangerous Sammy and NONE of us want to lose you.

[@sveula6454]

Kudos to you Sam, most channels would have milked at least 8 episodes, with hours of mind numbing b roll to cover your passage so far, love your down to earth honesty. Obviously you completed your passage in one piece, hence the vids, nonetheless I'm really looking forward to the second installment. If anyone had the right to call their little ship Carpe Diem it would be you, thank you👍👍🍺🍺⛵⛵

[@Deb-fs9st]

I've watched the guy lost at sea for 80 days a few times, what a survivor he is. God be with you Sam. I love watching you sail and listening to your vision of your journey ✌️♥️

[@BerthaA.Johnson]

crossing the Atlantic in a small boat is a remarkable adventure that embodies the spirit of exploration, discovery, and adventure. It requires careful planning, preparation, and perseverance, but the rewards of experiencing the vastness of the ocean, the beauty of the natural world, and the camaraderie of the sailing community make it a truly unforgettable journey.

[@ryanwynott]

Commenting around the 6 minute mark. Seems obvious you are struggling from a lack of stability but you still have the anchors and dinghy outboard and well, just a lot of stuff in general way up in the air. Maybe think about putting heavy stuff in the bilge or on the sole near the middle of the boat on passages, including your rodes. You might be surprised how much of a difference it makes in the motion.

[@alanluscombe8a553]

Indeed, I had an old guy tell me that on my first boat and I was amazed how much better it was

[@MsMesem]

Yes stow the kilos as low as you can go .

[@giantELF]

His main anchor is in the bilge. What you are seeing is a smaller back up anchor. Small boat only has so much bilge space.

[@mwhawley]

37:28, and then 37:45 was terrifying to watch lol. I have no idea how you get into the open water like that comfortably-especially without your life jacket. Not only is the open water just terrifying, but I’d be so irrationally scared that the boat would just pick up wind somehow and take off without me. You’re a brave man, Sam

[@lisalisalisa7721]

No offense but stupid not being tied to a tether, that is not brave.

[@dmitripogosian5084]

In this instance he is just plain stupid. You need to be Michael Phelps to do 3.8 knots over 200 meters distance. A boat with sails up will do 3-4 knots in a rather minor puff

[@norml.hugh-mann]

With the sail up

[@thestarshavefallen]

With the sails up is one hell of a gamble, one strong gust out of nowhere and you'll be forever separated from the vessel.

[@stanleybest8833]

My new diesel is a Chinese 268F 3 Horsepower. If I get a sailboat, I is sure to get adapted. In rough water or a storm, an air cooled motor putting out a horsepower and 12 volts means being able to point in a direction and have a freezer and lights.

[@joywhitley3141]

Thank you for letting us come along. It scares me to death when you dive off the boat. I feel better when you’re back onboard! 🐠

[@LivinLaVidaGypsea]

Gotta be brave when your out here!

[@joywhitley3141]

@@LivinLaVidaGypsea 🤩

[@carlbielawski5034]

Doing what you love and want to do takes a lot of courage and solo sailing across oceans even more. Stay positive and keep going strong mate

[@3rwparks3]

Don't ever jump off your boat with a sail up. One puff and you are swimming the remainder of the trip..

[@Gofroze]

I would be pisssed 😂

[@jasonmacneil2256]

​@Gofroze you would be dead.

[@danielkero5972]

always tie up, I saw that and was like wow so lucky...

[@Gofroze]

@jasonmacneil2256 nah i swim faster than Michael Phelps. I just didn’t have the cameras on

[@amedaius8492]

Ideally your ship will go in irons with no hand on the tiller/wheel.

[@Escapetosea]

I think when that wave broke on the side was the first time I’ve seen Sams smile go away... just for a moment. You’re the man Sam.

[@wrathofricky]

The hard dodger has improved the audio quality of this channel IMMENSELY

[@xb6261]

You are amazing. The casual way that you accomplish these huge feats is inspiring.

[@daneulekowski929]

41 minutes, Thank you Sam. That was awesome. Also I see your dragging a long line off the back, great idea, also wondering if it would be a good idea to add a couple sliding loops with prusik knots to help make your way back to the boat while being able to rest when needed.

[@jeremysadlerintron]

Awesome! Especially diving over board in 3 mile deep water! I remember reading about Robin Knox-Johnson swimming alongside his boat in the Atlantic and I thought that was cool. But seeing you do it in the blue water ! That brings it home. Must have been amazing. I am thoroughly enjoying your videos and your style.

[@SethVanHuss]

Sam, great footage of the sea state. Could easily see how rough it was. I was just out in blue water for the first time in a 37ft trawler this month and we hit a 35kt squall that left most of the crew seasick.

[@joem3556]

Sam there's an authenticity about you that makes this so enjoyable to watch and re-watch. Stay the course and you will no doubt be successful; however my hope is you find a voice that may change the world. Be Blessed & Continued Success

[@Michael-gi3dk]

I’ve solo sailed all my life from from 45 ft ketch to a 28 ft gaffer, I don’t know where to start but he’s alive so there’s that. There’s two sayings that jump out really quickly , everything has its place and one hand for yourself and one hand for the boat. By the way if you’re going to try this yourself, the smaller the boat the better off you’ll be, especially if you’re single handing your adventure

[@borracho_bart]

I know nothing about sailing but it all seems daunting as hell. This trip would be amazing and terrifying at the same time. Kudos to you Sam!

[@richardthomas1566]

WOW ! Can’t wait for the Azores I spent 3 yeas their as a kid my dad was in the service your going to love the Azores islands . The Bread is to die for .

[@dantedias4064]

As a brazilian I appreciate you learning portuguese. Love your channel. Please come to Brazil, we have great places for you to sail and you'll be very welcome

[@summerann]

Thanks so much for the inspiration. My 1976 27 ft Ericson has a long way to go before i can cross an ocean, but you’re adventures and tips keep me going.

[@samgibson684]

I had a 23' Ericson in San Diego... Nice little boat 27 is probably a perfect size for singlehanding

[@kathrynpreuss6579]

"...Pretty miserable really..." He says with a big grin! Love the positivity.

[@WharfRat4]

I race offshore single or doublehanded and getting a spinnaker down short handed is an acquired skill. A tip for dropping the spinnaker singlehanded is to throw the halyard off the back of the boat. The drag of the water is sufficient to prevent the sail coming down too quickly so you have more control of the speed at which it drops. The other trick, particularly in higher wind drops is the "letterbox drop". Lead a spare sheet from the corner of the spinnaker over the boom between the base of the loose footed sail and the boom. As you drop the spinnaker the spinnaker comes through the slot between the boom and the sail and down the hatch.

[@madprof6719]

Pretty candid to admit you weren't enjoying the first few days, it's a tough trip.

[@timseif4838]

THIS WAS THE BEST ONE YET!!! Awesome!!!

[@Thetaleswithin]

Awesome, man. You are really brave enough to be on such a small boat and crossing the Atlantic ocean so easily. THanks a lot for sharing this video.