Shakedown Chaos

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[@pickleforknwiggles634]

It's reassuring to me that even some of the brightest people on the planet will drop their phone in the ocean.

[@stoweman34]

“Cascading Events”...sounds like a good name for a boat😁

[@timp5668]

Your ability to keep calm with all of that happening is thoroughly impressive.

[@hmspain52]

You must be new :-)

[@worldhippie]

He is seriously like a duck. Water just beads off his back like nothing gets to him. Lol

[@rhett7716]

@@worldhippie i can see the phone loss has bummed Sam...... and why wouldnt it !!☹

[@Madrrrrrrrrrrr]

Zoë magic ...

[@bravofighter]

Sam is the chillest guy on the planet. He’s the stoic master, and Zoe rocks. She’s down for the ride.

[@s9292]

This is a REAL Reality Show !!! I love these videos. Safe travels across the Atlantic !

[@ajwolf3633]

Glad you got a good freezer I rewatched your Hawaii voyage the other day and the 2+ week old unrefrigerated cheese was slightly distressing.

[@JohnDrummondVA]

The Sam videos just keep coming...just what I need on a sorely-needed mental health day. Thanks for letting us vicariously enjoy your adventures, my friend. Seeing dreams achieved engenders hope and joy.

[@KN-xl6lw]

Sounds like you're lucky no-one got hurt or knocked overboard when you lost the main sheet and it tore the dorade box off 😳; please be safe and wear your PFDs! The phone is easy to replace (esp if you're using automatic iCloud backups) but there is only one Sam! 😃 Also, welcome back Zooey! 👋

[@GarySmith-up1un]

I guess that’s why it’s called a shakedown cruise. Better now than later.

[@johntchb]

We all have days like that,no real harm done and it's behind you now.you cast off in your own good time,don't feel pressured,your taking on a big step that demands respect and 100% concentration.best wishes for you Sam.

[@worldhippie]

Good luck Sam!!! You're an inspiration to us all! Be safe and enjoy yet another world adventure. We're all watching and rooting you on as you live your passion!!!

[@matthewprather7386]

Great adventure! Great progress! For the port screens, I'd be tempted to try to print just the frame with a channel around the perimeter to hold standard hardware store screen material - retained by standard rubber spline...

[@rolfpiotrowski4325]

Yes, but you know: Boys, and their new toys... 😜

[@gravityalwayswins1434]

Welcome back Zooey! Thanks for akll the vids Sam. You got a great boat hope your adventuring goes as planned. !…

[@longshot789]

I hope you can stress less about the lost videos. Obviously we'd like them, but they're just videos and there will be more.

[@markpeavy4005]

Sam, I've thoroughly enjoyed your videos showing your progress over the last few months! Your ingenuity, creativity, and patience are very impressive. I am looking forward to seeing you cross the Atlantic!

[@johnoflegend1529]

Another great video, thanks for sharing. Make sure you take some time along the way to explore. Even though it is a small island Bermuda has some interesting sites and well you could spend a whole summer in the Azores, we did. Every island is a bit different and the people are very open and friendly. Cheers

[@gilray1977]

I have a chart plotter on a tablet with a waterproof case. I also have a chart plotter on an old phone and my new 'daily driver' phone. The tablet and back up phone / plotter never go outboard of the cockpit seats and the daily driver phone is never brought topsides at all. I rarely video or take stills but when I do it's with a 'faux-pro' in a water box and it's own life jacket. I would freak out if I lost my main phone over side. I have seen it happen to other people so many times. Sam ~ your videos are awesome ! :)

[@caicaraskiki]

If it's going to happen, it's going to happen out there.

[@stoweman34]

Ahhhh, preach it Captain Ron!

[@svZia-Switch51]

It will be interesting to see how much of this homemade equipment and 3D printed plastics is still intact when you arrive in Europe.

[@jodybradshaw3988]

Safe travels Sam, can't wait for more great videos.

[@irongoatrocky2343]

In the Atlantic the PFD is a MUST! sorry about the loss of the phone but as long as your ok, material things and be fixed or replaced... don't rush just be safe, that's the main thing.... I trust you've got the hose and quick disconnects i sent along to you as well.....safe journey my friend!

[@kleinbiker1]

I recently got the same fridge for my land cruiser. Test ran it for 3 weeks. Worked great.

[@kennethdoucette6052]

I have dropped TWO iPhones into the water. BOTH times I had my phone in my top left shirt pocket and leaned over to tie the boat off to the dock. Don't feel bad, we learn from our mistakes.

[@mechanicdave80]

Definitely a shakedown cruise! Sorry about your phone. Luckily when I crossed the Pamlico Sound I just had to deal with crab pots and fog. That seemed to take forever motoring with a fowled prop only making 3-3.5 knots (barnacles from sitting in Hatteras NC for months)

[@GabrielZ.]

I have a phone with a wide camera and it's super useful, specially for filming stuff out in sea I wonder, it makes you able to get way more immersed watching it. Also, nice gurka!

[@LostCloudx4]

PLA is pretty good if u do 3-4 outer walls, when finished sand lightly and wash, when dry 1-2 coats primer then 2 top coats and it will usually protect it well

[@yardarm5]

Excited too! Thanks 😊

[@davidc6510]

That was one heck of a shakedown cruise Sam - very productive to find the weak links but stinks to have the losses. Great to see Zoey back on board. I wonder what she thought of the refurbished Pickled Herring? I love my Gil offshore gear as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@theresedignard4267]

Bummer on issues. Definitely a lesson for us all on the value of shakedowns. Sending Light and a virtual hug your way.

[@vinceglauser4770]

It's looking good brother! You're on your way.

[@iangesman5847]

Rough evening, yep when stuff happens, it can escalate fast. It happens. Experience teaches you fast though!....better days ahead...:)

[@se7ensnakes]

Mr Holmes you should talk about customs and their cost.

[@Ash-cy7yw]

You're the man Sam. I didn't realize you were leaving so soon. Fair winds Skipper. And....YEAH... Zoe was back for the shakedown, heck yeah!! Looking forward to following your progress are you registered to a GPS site we can track?

[@DevonPalmer98]

Glad this stuff didn’t happen while you were in the middle of the Atlantic

[@mccoymrm]

Rough week brother. Sorry man! Your good spirits will lift you back up.

[@yeoldegunporn]

Thank you for keeping me entertained while wait at work and wonder if my boat has survived some recent storms.

[@MobileCabinWorks]

You need to get a floating case and lanyard for the phones. Love the vids man! Keep it up for all us wanna be ex-landlubbers.

[@vincentapa1376]

Let's not forget that ferocious crab!

[@theresedignard4267]

Maybe you could make a cell phone tether and clip it like the old pocket watch theme, but to connect it to either you or the boat. That way, if, God forbid, you have a knockdown, the phone will stay with you and the boat. What will you be doing about food supplies? Dehydrated, canned, dry goods? When I go kayaking, I dehydrate meals like spaghetti that are nearly cooked. It only takes a few minutes to cook them up, or even put them in a thermos with hot water and let them rehydrate. Yum. A hiker’s box of dehydrated veggies from one of the big companies would make for good grub. Just wondering. Your fridge looks awesome. Please remember to leave “rested”, as there is so much to test. Lucky that you are a skilled sailor from your Pacific crossing. Smart that you are renting your building. Hope they are good tenants. Nice to see you with crew too. Such a bummer on the cell loss.

[@mikemarriam]

A shake down means get to where you think you are ready and sail not I'm pretty ready and probably won't die. You dodged a bullet.

[@allans7281]

Sam- you do more in a day than I do probably in a week😉 It is nice to stay busy. Like you I love everything sailn related

[@m1g0t0]

I love this area. I almost accepted a teaching job in Bayboro when they offered it to me because of it.

[@davidgadbury1832]

That 3D printer and sewing machine have proven to be a very good investment.

[@JamesDavenport]

Bummer about the lost phone, and lost videos (i.e. lost Ad revenue to support your sailing!) We’re all excited for you Sam, stay safe and keep creating, and we’ll keep watching!!

[@michaelcarlon1831]

I really enjoy these day-by day videos. You've become one of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@UUBrahman]

Sorry about phone. I keep mine in a case with a ring to which I hook a 28 inch long ribbon which goes around my neck when I am boating. Same with car keys. I still loose untethered sunglasses and hats.

[@billburkart8527]

Good luck Sam, be safe and most of all, have fun. 😏

[@gordonc2377]

Quite a few sketchy issues that should be corrected before attempting major passage, especially in regards to the rigging.Those mast shrouds are inadequate. Several times in my life we waited for major storm near shore for a shake down after major renovations, then headed into it. Thing broke or were damaged and were able to repair once back in. Then we were ready for ocean crossings. Sam is such a likable guy, I’d hate to see him have severe problems or worse.

[@davidbarrett7424]

well jel lol ... after visting from the UK in 2010, I've had a long held dream to sail to Ocracoke :-)

[@treasurecoastgypsy]

Get a water resistant pbone case, store that in a Pelican case , and keep phone below deck . One hand for yourself and the other hand for the boat ! Great job on re fit !

[@Maneich]

And you are still smiling!

[@dentxn]

damn that’s sad to hear about your phone and the other damage, best of luck man!

[@SamBassComedy]

That's rough man. Glad you're okay.

[@jims5338]

Fair winds, Sam!

[@xfoxtrotwiskeykilo995]

Great to see Zoe back on board ! Boats turning into a Yacht ! CHEERS !!!

[@ackack612]

.....what's the difference.....? never knew there was a difference, looking forward to your response!

[@danieltempleton7512]

​@@ackack612I think he was QUITE clear. Do you need to read it again?

[@macgreiner]

I think we got a brief peek at the new name signage on the side?

[@SurgeMMO]

That’s what shake downs are for Sam. Be glad it happened near home and not further afield.

[@skippyone2769]

Really looking forward to this seasons sailing !

[@greencoastdesigns9492]

You are awesome Brother

[@redwood1957]

Good luck and smooth seas

[@paulmurray8734]

Great videos Man even better when you show more of Zoe😎😁😎 sail safe where we go when we go all

[@Jackduckquack]

This is the plan from Sam I love it

[@geoaerorider4589]

Hope you trust whoever you’re renting to.

[@jwyzdm]

So other than the issues you mentioned, the shake down cruise went well. lol

[@symphonyfarm2009]

Ohhh Catch phrase " Thats the plan from Sam!"

[@timothymaimone8611]

Sam… what kind of iPhone back up connectivity will you have while sailing the Atlantic? Daily backups of your iPhone’s storage would be helpful.

[@MrBernie101]

Sam, please SLOW DOWN, to have a shroud come adrift in a moderate blow, means to me that you have compromised your usual acute attention to detail. It's no big deal if you miss making a blog or two, the boat, YOUR boat, must always come first. Time and Tide may not wait for no man, but there are two a day. I Can't wait for your voyage to begin, but I shall have to exercise patience. Keep up the good work Sam. Kind Regards, Barnacle Bern, SW Wales UK.

[@Billy420-69]

You need a waterproof floating phone case.

[@TitaniumBlue]

With an attachable lanyard, can always run a carabiner through and clip on a belt loop. Never loose a phone on the sea again!

[@Billy420-69]

@@TitaniumBlue Indeed.

[@kimberlyb5512]

Love the jacket 💪👏👏

[@kevinsmith5448]

glad to see Zoe

[@stattack5855]

woow i really like the quality of the gopro, i think the video looks quite better

[@TheBiggestGuyEver]

Sorry about your phone. Can you print a case that would allow you to install a tether to your phone? And is Zoey going with you on your crossing?

[@johnhighstreet5199]

If it's any consolation, I dumped my Nikon Z6 and a telephoto lens into a lake (not recovered) on my camping trip 2 weeks ago....

[@devdogdevdog5705]

Somehow this man stays happy in the worst of situations

[@wallyklw5]

Zoe’s back!

[@retrogaming8647]

Gill makes great stuff.

[@albatros1752]

Fair Winds !!

[@jonnydwolf]

You’re doing a great job, best wishes for a safe and fun voyage. Are you taking Zoe?

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

That’s why they call it a shake down cruise....

[@jonram7593]

Cheers from LA

[@dspatchin]

Sam, you have the resourcefulness and skills to overcome big challenges. But even more important, ou remain calm to focus on solutions. Excited for you to head out..but will miss those videos.

[@weiniesail]

lol the tour guide at the lighthouse got edited out

[@thedavidrussellking]

rip tour guide 😂

[@drxym]

Take consolation from the fact that there isn't much to crash into while sailing the Atlantic.

[@facubeitches1144]

Well, you say that... RMS Titanic RMS Olympic SS Andrea Doria

[@gregoryg.campbell3874]

Its going to be fine😮

[@cjg6364]

OMG, I knew that was gonna happen....I was wondering why he didn't 3D print a super duty cell phone holder and screw it into the side of his cabin top next to the companionway. And now look what happens - he loses his phone overboard....darn...if only I was able to remind him before this shakedown trip......

[@stosh64]

Aren't you special...

[@cjg6364]

@@stosh64 Not really. Now if you wanna talk about special - the pressure treated toe rail wrapped around Sam's Pickle - THAT'S SPECIAL..... : )

[@hmspain52]

That's the PLAN from SAM! LOL

[@Lorellejones]

We want to see you off! We are at the FMYB DT FM in a ‘84 Cal 27 are you actually leaving the 7th salty sams marina?

[@cemegonuts]

Considering what you've done just in the past few months... a phone is a mighty small loss... easy fix. easier than what i've seen you do. PRESS ON MAN! PRESS ON!

[@robertcolvin3182]

I worry when I train all summer for a long bike ride to top off the months of riding. Cannot imagine what it must feel like to leave to solo sail across the Atlantic. Great fun to watch you prepare...two steps forward and one occasionally back. But you keep on inspiring. Safe travels.

[@RaymondAikens]

La Croix Water!

[@billgorman5040]

Get it all together before you cross the pond...

[@tomatobrush3283]

Sorry to hear about your phone.

[@Et91640]

my man has a taco bell shirt

[@ontheruntonowhere]

Every man needs a taco bell shirt

[@ceddavis]

Last time I was this early, Noah had just laid the keel.

[@James-re6co]

Bummed Out Sam... first time I've seen that guy lol Zoey looking cute! You should take her with you :o)

[@Steeleverything]

Watching these I always thought we could be friends but now that I see you in that taco bell shirt I know that we are actually soulmates

[@cynthiadaw131]

You know, some very inteligent people are in to space or other stuff thats so out of touch with reality or computers, etc... but same got into sailing, which you can do. And hes into it too.

[@robertmayo8761]

Sam, I'm a huge fan of your videos, but sailing into Ocracoke at night? Nine-foot channel bad, Big Foot Slough worse. You do realize that Blackbeard met his end by running aground there, right? Anyone with a keelboat should tread carefully around the area. Shifting winds, channels, and tides can turn a nice afternoon into treachery.

[@TheCorsair]

Maynard ran aground. Blackbeard overplayed his hand.

[@robertmayo8761]

@@TheCorsair There are differing accounts, but the 1724 account by Johnson was that the Adventure did run aground - not the Ranger or the Jane. Maynard's own account did not state that they ran aground. Thus one might term that a 'minority opinion.' But whatever the truth of that day in 1718, we can bet that the fickleness of wind and tide around Teach's Hole was a factor in his demise.

[@M-Swede]

Losing a phone in the open ocean...on the bright side, nobody's going to hack the phone and steal your data. 🦀

[@cbrucewarren]

what is your backup navigation system? do you use Open cpn on cheap laptop with a GPS usb puck.. very cheap plotter backup solution

[@monsterhog1118]

Sweet Taco bell shirt! Is that from the 90s?