Single-Handed Sailing “Downeast” Maine

[@tommac9578]

You have a great channel because you are doing it all yourself. You have not sold out to high priced sponsors, with their trade mark garments, flashy deck gear or state of the art engine or boat. Sorry, I'm just a small sailboat person and appreciate those who make it on their own. Tom

[@symphonyfarm2009]

amen

[@seabeecando9149]

Word!

[@mikeanderson3549]

yup

[@sailingceltic1911]

Yep . TRUE THAT

[@mtmanning67]

I bought a t shirt.

[@mullarky]

with all the chaos in 2020, this guy's got life figured out. well done sir

[@daneulekowski929]

Sam solo's to Hawaii, provisions a bottle of whiskey and some spagettio"s . After another few thousand nautical miles finds out about minute rice. This guy is a hero to people who live simple lives and don't care what others think. Cheers Sam

[@lindabeaman5889]

Sammo, I am soooo excited for you! You are amazing! FYI, I raised your momma on Minute Rice. All I ever used... until I met Pop Pop...boy, did our rice selections ever changed! But, for your swinging cook stove, Minute Rice is the way to go! Love you.....Grams

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks grams. The minute rice thing has blown my mind. Apparently my dad was dead set on denying me it but i have seen the light! Lol

[@mammaholmes]

Now Dad is preemptively warning him about the evils of Miracle Whip just in case Sam hears about that too.... And then there was a discussion about whether or not velveeta is really cheese

[@BottyGuy]

@@mammaholmes minute rice and miracle whip both suck.

[@ninline2000]

@@mammaholmes No discussion on Velveeta. It's not cheese. Not even close.

[@kelseyk8752]

I hadn't heard of Delos until you mentioned it. I checked out a few videos, and that whole operation is totally insufferable. True for most sailing videos/people it seems. But, I can't stop watching your adventures, Sam! There is something special about your approach and your outlook and the purity of it all. Don't stray from that, no matter how sweet the swag may be. All the best, Kelsey.

[@earthangel8730]

Agree. I too prefer solo sailing or couples only. No kids or dogs. No babies especially.

[@RobertDizzo]

I agree. I can't watch the big, popular sailing channels. I watch a handful of solo sailers as that's what I'll be doing and can relate more.

[@brucebyrnes125]

Can’t disagree more. Delos is great.

[@nickbrown6457]

@@earthangel8730 As soon as I see kids/babies on a sailing channel I switch off. Can't stand them. I don't mind dogs though.

[@averse82]

Delos is so big and popular based on their long road to get there. How about doing a little research and learning about their 10+ year journey and have remained humble and gracious. And for people who are talking about babies...Bryan and Karen had their baby after 10 years, yeah shame on them for starting a family. Delos and Sam together for a couple videos would be awesome.

[@hermitoldguy6312]

Good luck with the surgery, Sam. :)

[@earthangel8730]

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. We care about you 💙

[@johntchb]

Has Sam had an accident?

[@hermitoldguy6312]

@@johntchb Not an accident - so far as i know. He's had some tummy trouble that he's recovering from.

[@johntchb]

Hope your back feeling fine as soon as.

[@mammaholmes]

Nice! Sorry we failed to tell you about Minute Rice. Dad was morally opposed. But at least we clued you in to cheap Raman and Kraft Mac

[@dwpruitt]

I share dad's moral position. It's worth a better stove to have real rice.

[@kman-mi7su]

I'm jealous! Sam Holmes is living his best life! I wanna do that! Keep sharing it with us dude, we are all enjoying the heck out of it.

[@jodyssey9921]

There's an easier way to make rice. Buy an insulated thermos, one of those double walled stainless steel types. Put water and rice in a pot and bring to a boil, once it starts boiling put it in the thermos. It will cook itself from there, takes about twice as long as normal but you don't have to watch it, it won't spill and you aren't burning gas. That's what I do when hiking and bicycle touring. Works for pasta and all sorts of other things too. Don't add hot water to cold things in it, won't work that way, have to bring it all to a boil first then put in the thermos.

[@samholmessailing]

Cool trick

[@stevedownwind]

Nice Maine videos. The quick brown rice is really good too if you like it and can eat it. I keep it on my boat and mix pickled cabbage in. Makes a nice wrap with, fish, canned chicken, beans, chili, or whatever you like. You had some awesome weather. Sometimes that fog hangs around for days!

[@robertanderson6929]

I always cook my rice like pasta. Put in more than enough water and boil the rice until it is almost ready and just a little firm to the taste. Then poor it though a strainer which fits over your cook pot saving about an inch of water to return to the cook pot and then steam the rice dry in the strainer until it is done for the last 5 minutes or so. Works like a charm and you don't have to worry about boiling the rice dry or burning it like you do using the absorption method. And this has the added bonus of not needing to rinse your rice to remove excess starch since it gets removed with the cook water.

[@MrA1582000]

Best of luck with surgery and wishes for a swift and uneventful recovery.

[@Raenman66]

Used to live in Camden, Maine. Sailed my Pearson 26 along the Mid-Coast. The views in your vid brings back the memories. For me, the most beautiful sailing waters on the East Coast. Thanks

[@burnsbtw4543]

deserves millions of subscribers bro, keep up the fascinating work.

[@timburns1643]

Hey mr burns, from mr Burns

[@kimberlyb5512]

I absolutely love how smart and resourceful this guy is but yet just now discovered Minute rice 🤣😍 Adorbs!

[@derroncook1402]

Sam navigates his way around the globe and doesn't know minute rice exists. 🌍😂

[@brucebates1302]

Minute rice and instant mashed potatoes are the staples of life. 😄

[@ENTTURK]

Wait till he discovers rice in a bag

[@davidmeijer1645]

Alice is rolling in her grave

[@edsewall4904]

My dad's family built ships in Maine. Even though I'm in SoCal, I have a strong feeling for the beautiful state. Your video does it justice. Thanks! Enjoying your videos...

[@giork2828]

1:00 tip on cooking rice: wash and rinse it a few times, soak it on tap water for an hour+, throw water away, cook on low heat for... 15 minutes?

[@gcormier04401]

Take our mooring in Stockton Springs if you need it on your way through. Can give you the mooring #. Fair winds!

[@brucebates1302]

That is some beautiful scenery up there in Maine. Will definitely add to my places I want to visit. Thanks for sharing, Sam. Safe travels to you.

[@sailingelectricgitana1286]

Hi Sam, I just want to say thank you for the videos which seem to have given me some encouragement in my own sailing. I will say you make it look easier than it really is which lead me to some precarious adventures. I just sailed to Hawaii helping a friend get his boat (38ft) to Oahu...Oct. 23 - Nov. .14th. My advice to anyone thinking of crossing in fall is DON'T!!! Four of the days were terribly high winds. A mast shroud snapped during one of the bad days...our third jury rig held but we were forced to sail under jib only and had to favor our port tack to avoid stress on the mast. One day was like being in a washing machine all night. But Henrietta sends her regards...my videos on the way to youtube to share.

[@jayknight850]

Consider a fender board. They are heavy enough not to “squeeze “ out and will fall back into position. Use a hard wood for the board and 2 of the largest fender board ends. Great protection from piles and rough (commercial) docks.

[@jdub6334]

You should try to do 20 squats/push-ups every couple hours on days your sailing to keep your blood flowing good

[@M-Swede]

Excellent video Sam. Maine is a beautiful State.

[@bradzeigler]

Amusing that you say "we" when talking to the camera while sailing solo. You're referring to yourself and the vessel, of course. I do the same thing when flying solo, when talking to air traffic control in the radio I catch myself saying "we" as well, lol. Great videos!

[@povlrueger3898]

Perhaps when he says we he is referring to the viewers that are remotely on the journey with him.

[@jphusta]

So sad I missed you here in Maine, the little island you swam next to Vinalhaven is right across from my in-laws place! If you ever come back look me up or stop at North Haven Oyster Co. Good luck with your operation and excited to see what you’ll be up to in the coming months! Cheers!

[@Ash-cy7yw]

Sam you have no fear and are truly an inspiration.

[@karenk2630]

HEY...next time in Maine stop in Five Islands wharf around the corner from Boothbay :)

[@stevepolson7359]

Take a look at Zarcor for locks. I ordered some companionway doors from them with the combination lock option and after a year in Mexico it still looks good.

[@halibut1249]

Great coastline to explore. Glad to see your engine is working, would be good if you could get a good dingy motor---use it to scout around some of those islands. Yeah, minute rice is great and fast; you could complement it with some gravy too.

[@samholmessailing]

I got a little electric trolling motor for the dinghy. Just waiting on my lithium battery from China.

[@symphonyfarm2009]

Headed to a survey on Monday - Bristol 27 with a yanmar 14 in it. 1st in board boat. On our Tanzer 22 we couldn't believe you sailed a boat one ft longer to Hawaii! - Love seeing the CD 28. Love seeing the Maine Coast - heres to riding out a winter, and boat life in the spring! Good luck with the surgery! Seems like you are in a good spot. And man what a jumping off point for someone with your skills! Rest up heal up - Point it at the Bahamas in March!

[@samholmessailing]

Cool. Sounds like a sweet boat. An inboard yanmar is nice to have too.

[@Thomas-ts2gl]

Good luck with the surgery Sam... hope it works for ya.. can't wait to see the shop..

[@rhett7716]

Great Video Sam. Best Wishes with the Op 🤞👍😊

[@hmspain52]

The lobster fishermen appreciate your care (regardless of the reason) LOL! And the drone footage? Spectacular!

[@jeaninebower5549]

Our family boat was built in East Boothbay Maine in 1916 at Hodgdon boat yard. It’s still there!

[@mvmmotovlogmusic2815]

Sam. I’m here in March 2021. Hopefully the surgery already happened and all went well.

[@davidc6510]

Great adventure Sam. Your channel may not have all the sexy bling of the big power house sailing channels but I like you style and content. Keep it up mate. Thanks for sharing! And congratz on nearly 60K subscribers!!!!!

[@PFCBarefoot]

Shout out from Chapel Hill, NC. Glad you're here. Enjoy!

[@alecharper515]

Sam comes across as a genuinely happy guy, grateful to be able to share his sailing experiences with 34k+ people (including some of the hassles that come with this... outboard problems). Inspires me to get a similar boat again. I live on one of these islands year-round.

[@svlulalime9293]

Sam you never fail to inspire. I'm gonna be joining you out there in the big blue sometime soon, I hope!

[@povlrueger3898]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery from your surgery. You better start rethinking the head situation on your boat. Lol

[@robm7543]

Nice video, great report on that island! Good luck with your NC endeavors.

[@jakejaekels7991]

I’m sure you know but, Set your rudder so boat turns into the wind to stop roll. That’s probably not the direction you want to go though.

[@danieljones1704]

Hey Sam new to the Chanel but loving the videos so far. So cool to see you were up in Maine. I sail out of Rockland which is the closest mainland harbor to Vinalhaven. Glad you enjoyed your time. If your ever up here again and want a couple of locals to show you around I would be more then happy to!

[@crdorado1195]

Great that you're back in our tar heel state. Hope you get the boat projects done and your health care patched up, better than new!

[@tronalpha9137]

G'day Sam Thanks for your reply. I have found on the network, pvc tower bolt from indiamart, being made of plastic might be what you need. Gerard.

[@mike619madman]

Acadia is one of my favorite places in the US. So beautiful there!

[@pejoly2]

you were a few minutes away from Crotch Island which is a cool little island with perfectly round rocks.

[@SOLDOZER]

Crotch Island? LOL

[@earthangel8730]

@@SOLDOZER makes me itchy!

[@cameronetienne7531]

Hope you are doing well man - this is a crazy time - life is short - thank you for sharing - be well good sir -

[@spymaine89]

NICE ASSEMBLY OF VIEWS , ENJOYED THANK YOU loved the smell of that spruce forest. northern Maine good smelly. ok just my memory..................but i still smelled it.

[@samholmessailing]

Soooo good 👃 😃

[@dooleyfussle8634]

I could smell it too. Good memories of Acadia and the Maine coast!

[@chriswojcik8715]

Awesome vids. Took the family to Maine in July. It’s just an amazing place. Acadia Bar Harbor we were about 15 mls west of Quoddyhead lighthouse. AmaZing Places great Lobster. Cheaper than a value meal. Capt Matt in Machiasport

[@swilliams0079]

Music selection is on point on this one!

[@ronniecaptain]

Weather is good now, here in Punta Gorda!!

[@rad4627]

Love your solo sailing so much better, I’m just saying, seems to be more energy filled Episodes. Seems like you come alive!!!

[@earthangel8730]

Likewise

[@Taosenthusiast]

speak for yourself

[@richmasters2982]

Best wishes for the surgery Sam!

[@thomasgistinger1885]

I spent a few days last year camping on Mt. Desert Island.. It was really beautiful and was still kinda crowded with the last of the cruise ships arriving.. My hats off to you if you hiked to the top of the mountain.. Some of the most stunning scenery I have ever seen...

[@samholmessailing]

Cool. I hiked from bar harbor to mt dorr & mt Cadillac. Great hike

[@robertATC60]

Very impressed with splicing ropes!

[@robs715]

Been waiting for this Sam!

[@wy5708]

FYI those aren't fenders, those are offshore lobster buoys, that's why they have paint on them.

[@TheKedmun]

Love the videos Sam, that coast looks stunning. Good luck with the surgery!

[@erikpeterson836]

Saw you in Oriental a couple weeks ago while I was rushing to get something before the store closed. Wanted to drop by and say hello but you were gone when I got back. Another time… Keep up the great sailing and vids.

[@doomedtosail403]

We probably sailed past each other!

[@googleaccount6761]

Thanks for the updates on your personal events Sam..hope all is well and will remain so.. until another trip...smooth sailing with the LORD moving you ever forward..GOD bless you!

[@markb4078]

Love watching your channel very interesting

[@andycbriggs]

Those lobster pots are better market than the pots in the UK, lucky if its a coke bottle even floating above the surface here.

[@bake162]

Alaways a treat to see what you are up to.

[@DevonPalmer98]

“Hurricane island” that’s a hell of a name

[@Munkeez]

Great vid per usual sam. You're sailing is really inspiring.

[@georgeroach7499]

Really enjoyed and look forward to your videos.

[@buzzart410]

great videos Sam.. hope to catch up with you on the water someday

[@adventuresinbasicreality219]

Maine looks gorgeous

[@dannyash3805]

Amazing video! Aspirational viewing for us landlubbing schlubs. Question - what dinghy do you have? Seems like you like it?

[@todmills]

10:18 looks like Eastern Cove, Long Island. And the little harbor at 11:57, Frenchboro.

[@alcapone2523]

just moved here from Nashville to be near the coast. If you ever make the trip again, send a message. Mr Holmes pays for 0 drinks while hes in Maine

[@andybelieves]

Sam, I just made some doors for my Catalina and ordered a Combi Cam lock to use, I wanted a combination lock so I didn't have to keep up with a key.

[@samholmessailing]

Thats cool. Is there a stainless version?

[@andybelieves]

@@samholmessailing Could not find any stainless models unfortunately, I purchased the black powdercoated version.

[@esotericexposal3737]

Looks similar to Humboldt and Del Norte county’s in California but with smaller trees.

[@_noname617]

thanks for sharing

[@tronalpha9137]

theres a brand of rice called uncle's Ben rice. The packet can go into a pot of water seald and will take around ten minites and then tear it openin to a bowl and mix with what you have and eat. Quite nice. Gerard.

[@jcl_piano]

These videos are absolutely wholesome to watch. You look so figured out, and from mine and many of your subscribers', you seem to have everything figured out. Also love the shades!!! #sunprotection

[@kjc9trader491]

1:08 ...LOL... You didn't know "Minute Rice" existed???? I been eating that since I was 10 ~ about 50 years ago!!! You Know - They got a "new" thing called Microwave Rice now (Uncle Bens flavored Rices and Organic Grains too - Near East?) that are delicious! Pop them in the microwave - in their own bag - for 90 seconds - and eat!!! Great to mix with fish, chix, beef, etc...

[@rhett7716]

No microwave onboard 🙄

[@wow.sailor.]

Wow Sailor great episode

[@ntxmike3705]

Wow... how have you not heard about instant rice??? I"m glad you found it.

[@timburnett6729]

Another great post from Mr holmes

[@chrishachey624]

Greetings from New Brunswick Canada , not far from where this video was shot, along the Bay of Fundy we have some crazy 15M (50') tides , anyway great work I really enjoy your video's keep them coming..

[@choochoodebut3059]

The Lobster Fishery in Maine is incredibly frustrating as they are highly regulated, Do as Sam does and give them a wide berth!

[@207matthew]

Thanks for trip Bach home!

[@tomclause9555]

Good job Sam!

[@timburns1643]

GOD SPEED ON YOUR RECOVERY FROM SURGERY SAM, SO YOU CAN GET BACK TO THE SEA AND THE GREAT VIDS...

[@tommypetraglia4688]

My friend. Another fine video. I am esp fond of the way you found a nice spot and stayed an extra day. Tho from experience I caution you... one of those nice spots may wind up holding you for many more than 2 days, esp along the granite shores of coastal Maine It's the lore and the beauty of coastal cruising But seriously dude at your age you never prepared Minute Rice? That is a must have provision for any outdoor adventuring. And hang your sea anchor off the stern and your main anchor 4 feet down off the bow if the swell is too much. That'll dampen the ride

[@svZia-Switch51]

DAN fenders from Denmark. You can find them on eBay for fraction of the price.

[@skiingmainewithchris]

The noise is the line still tangled between the propellor and the shaft

[@cawfeedawg]

Perko locks and latches are triple the price of seadog.. but the quality is only marginally better.

[@Bob8091]

Nice Video Sam. Thanks.

[@observer7418]

i.e. Tide changes >The current is strong. I went kayaking somewhere around Camden when the tide was going out and it was like rapids!

[@geoffnewman7668]

Sam just figured out 1 minute rice! Unbelievable!

[@markmiller6817]

Nice post Sam , keep on doin' it .

[@yuccaken]

Rice-A-Roni is Better ! It is " The San Francisco Treat " don't you know ? In 1958, Vince DeDomenico invented Rice-A-Roni by adding a dry chicken soup mix to rice and macaroni. It was introduced in 1958 in the Northwestern United States and went nationwide four years later. Because of its origins, it was called "The San Francisco Treat!". Throw that Minute Rice overboard ! That tuna looked pretty raw on the inside ! bon appetit ya sea dog !

[@jaimeparra27]

This dude is great!😎

[@jerrysmith3515]

Hi Sam, Thank you for always having an interesting video. I think you a very down to earth type guy. I am so sorry about your need for that type of surgery. You seem to be so active so I would never had guessed your situation. I hope all goes well. Do you consider your boat to be large enough for live aboard size? Or do you have a land base somewhere? Good luck, Happy sailing

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks. Its ok to live on but im getting a work shop to have a land base because its nice to have a land base too.

[@jerrysmith3515]

@@samholmessailing Sam I forgot to ask what size your boat is. I thought it was around 35' long but never knew the beam.

[@rhett7716]

Its a cape dory 28

[@IanHn56]

Good video. Cheers Sam.