that could have dismasted me 😅

After one more stop in the keys I sail back to Fort Myers Beach. Along the way I scrape my mast under a bridge and encounter the worst red tide in years.
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[@jconnor11]

Sam- 24 year old viewer here- I got interested in sailing because of your videos- on Sunday I am hopefully buying my first sailboat and hoping to live your life one day. Thank you!

[@Kernfederate]

Good luck, man!

[@sombersloth7010]

Try finding someone with experience so that you can learn the ropes. Good luck and respect the sea.

[@kylefng]

Always remember it’s going to get worse before it gets worse lol. Rough seas make a good sailor. Don’t quit and come from failures with wisdom and experience, not defeat. I’ve been sailing for 25 years and learn something new every season. Fair winds and following seas.

[@samholmessailing]

Best of luck!

[@corporalclegg914]

24 is a good age to do exactly that. Bon Voyage

[@ThisAintIt435]

This is truly the craziest sailing channel, just insane adventures behind Sam's endless smiles and positivity. Truly the Mr. Beast of sailing. Should have more views. Stay safe out there.

[@johnrode7109]

Best sailing channel

[@SailingIntoOblivion]

Thanks for the shout out Sam! Hope you enjoy the book, Sparrow is all fixed up and just waiting for a weather window for a rip out to Bermuda. All the best

[@michaelodonnell8209]

I did slowly become addicted to your channel, and as a formally trained welder, mechanic, and cabinetmaker, I did cringe at some of your repairs. Somehow, the Lord has always blessed you on those vast expanses of the oceans, and it is because you merit that kind of love. I hold the deepest respect for a shoestring sailor, which is what you are. You are not one in a million. You are one in ten million. You make do with what you have at hand, just like the Tahitians, and read the waves. You are such an interesting man. You took the other path, though for that passing there, had worn them really about the same. And that has made all the difference.

[@peterrahill9263]

6:02 - "...but there is nothing I cannot fix - guess I'll fix me some lunch!!" - Sam, you're crackin' me up today.

[@Ash-cy7yw]

I had to replay that. Yup classic Sam jokes and style. Great stuff, so chill.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

I met Sam recently. He's exactly the same guy in person as on the videos. Wonderful guy.

[@billbally4419]

Gee what a surprise

[@hmspain52]

Breaks my heart to see those abandoned sailboats. They were someone's dream!

[@SailorChic]

“I know I can fix anything!!” I love the confidence ❤❤❤

[@grossetoutoune1]

Cant wait to see you back with Pickle

[@Kit2Canada]

Just a quick FYI on anyone unfamiliar with the clearance under a bridge. The chart (i.e. a sailor’s map) always notes the high-water clearance under a “span”- at low tide you’ll obviously have more). Navionics notes this as well Vertical Clearance 40ft.

[@timothytrespas]

“There is nothing I can’t fix!” Sam, I love your attitude!

[@nodogrunner]

Your channel gives so much hope that all you really need is the ability to sail safely. Money is nice but sailing is essential. Thanks

[@paulkopp3634]

I always expect the unexpected when a new video pops up and you don’t disappoint . Thanks Sam .

[@lindabeaman5889]

Yes, Fort Myers Beach to see Grams!

[@ericj4769]

That’s a close shave with that bridge brother! Nice

[@thomasm4388]

Haha ! I thought the yellow umbrella was some makeshift sail you made to give a little boost😂

[@peterrahill9263]

17:40 - cool, a 20-lb flashlight!! Just what you always wanted.

[@CorryH]

Sad to see the Bayfield 29 go! Hope the new owners enjoy it!

[@samholmessailing]

it really was a great sailing boat. I think they will!

[@kicknit79]

They got a pepper bar! Lol. Thought I was the only one that remembered that commercial!

[@samholmessailing]

it runs through my head on a daily basis

[@davidc6510]

Another great Sam Holmes Sailing Update. Looking forward to seeing you back on Pickle again even if it is a real mess after the last few months. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mitch2294]

Ooo man that bridge scrape was close as it gets. Thanks for the video

[@samholmessailing]

Yes it was

[@drewdarling5004]

Absolutely love your videos. I’m 19 looking at cape dorys to restore. Your an inspiration for many!

[@jamesgordon2289]

Always love a Sam Homes sailing video. this one was also great. I am not so sure about that Moustache though

[@mobilixone1575]

Like it! Looks like Asterix, the real hero of the Roman Empire😅

[@davidturbeville2519]

Thanks for taking time to make your videos. I don't have a boat. I look forward to each new video.

[@darrenfunderburgh5305]

Thanks Sam for all the sailing and exploring videos, always a joy to watch!

[@riksavering7049]

The Bayfield 29 is an awesome boat. Happy for the new owners but honestly wishing it was mine. 😊 Great video as always 👍🏻😎

[@Ash-cy7yw]

Been with you since Hawaii Sam. Still can't click on your videos fast enough whenever I see them post. Keep living the dream Sailor Sam and stay safe out there!!

[@samholmessailing]

I appreciate that!

[@spencer6145]

Thank you for the ride!

[@stevenlarratt3638]

Peace love and harmony to all from Devon/cornwall border in the UK. Anyone in the area want to get out sailing on my yacht give me a shout...

[@rickyleb590]

Thanks Sam!

[@JunoBeachGirl_]

Great video Sam! Yes, those flats down and around the Keys are notorious for shifting sands and you can never be too sure how high they are. Beautiful video here!

[@passagesfromtheheart]

Thanks for another great episode and thanks, too, for letting us know about your plans for your upcoming season with Pickled Herring!

[@peterrahill9263]

3:22 - antenna 'tickles' the underside of the bridge - but no one is really laughing... well, except for the Skipper.

[@WolfandCatUnite]

YES

[@mary_mildred]

The skipper needed some content on his free boat.

[@sailingbootlegger3870]

Right on Sam !

[@MysticVic1]

Antenna scrapes the bridge..... Sam : "ho ho! ...That was awesome" Good Lord ! 🤣😅🤪 Luv ya man...but yer missing a couple fragments of your DNA chain...😅🤪 A wake from a 12 foot Whailer woulda made a difference... 😅 I gotta get those fragments removed! Your sunny disposition is legendary. Good luck in all you do. !

[@susanj8158]

That yellow umbrella looked so hilarious and awesome!

[@sector7676]

Yay!! Can't wait for those Mediterranean videos! Thanks

[@andrewdiekmann943]

Can’t wait to see the med!

[@arkady1028]

where in Amsterdam is your boat docking. maybe you want to do a canalcruise on my "grachtenboot" on the canals in Amsterdam

[@samholmessailing]

Durgerdam. you bet. I'll be back in a week [e-mail]

[@wjm988]

"then i started yawning i guess" made me lol

[@lory2622]

I have done *exactly* that, where the antenna scrapped the two girders of a rail bridge. I was not as calm as you were when it was happening. I was sailing a 42” Yamaha.

[@harmenvc5866]

love from a 55 year old gepekelde haring from the top of holland

[@mystory1162]

I'm up here in Clearwater ready to head further north. Have a safe journey back to Pickle herring!

[@peterrahill9263]

5:21 - great shot - if this were a race you'd be in front by 2 feet... with a leg up on the competition!!

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Another great sail

[@msobrien12376]

Great channel, Sammy!! I wish you the best with everything

[@samholmessailing]

Thank you! You too!

[@jessicabollinger6289]

@@samholmessailing you’re the best! Love your videos!! I have a Rosborough 246 and trailer it to different places. I live in Ky and have done the Erie Canal, 1000 islands, ohio river, Tennessee River. Chesapeake bay, St. John river. Maine…. Love exploring! Thanks for being an inspiration! Going to do the north channel and Georgian bay all of July.

[@gupjeffrey2584]

@@jessicabollinger6289 I bought a boat in the North Channel in September on the hard and can't wait to get it wet in June. We'll be discovering the channel all summer, too.

[@chewitt6426]

Sammy ?

[@chasingsunsets380]

We sail the Columbia River. Up here we have a saying, there are 2 types of sailors, those who have run aground and those who just bought their boat. Looks like the gulf can be the same. Actually I was raised in Fort Walton Beach, going up the sound can be the same way. I learned to prefer retractabe keels very young in life. Great video Sam.

[@SunshineSailing84]

True. And the same goes for kissing bridges with your vhf antenna

[@chasingsunsets380]

Which is an argument for ketches

[@momchiltoshev9121]

Hi Sam, I came across your youtube channel about a month ago. With great inspiration, I watched all your videos, which brought me back to my unfulfilled childhood dreams. Well done man keep up the good work. I saw you were making plans for the Mediterranean. Do you intend to visit the Black Sea and Bulgaria (my country)?

[@Velo1010]

I liked the new boat.

[@boooshes]

Lots of good sailing footage.

[@bigcmoore]

Living the dream!

[@tonychorley4936]

Nice trip Sam

[@carlcantrell4781]

Hey, I saw a bunch of free boats in the bushes. 🙂 They looked like fixer uppers.

[@thehoughtonshow6405]

I’m loving the moustache Sam

[@mistermoonJB]

We sailed south from St. Pete to Key Largo a few days after you. The red tide was brutal until we got to Ft Meyers. We went south under the Sanibel Bridge about 200 am Monday morning, as best as I can tell not that many hours before you came in the other direction. Even at night, you could tell there were so many dead fish by the terrible smell. That and we could feel them bouncing off the amas of our little Hobie trimaran. The next night we had the best sail in a long time in NW 15-18 knots between Chokoloskee and Cape Sable under a full moon. Long 10 knot surfs were not uncommon.

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

THAT WAS A FAST SALE! LOL

[@robbieandkimberly]

awesome content, amazing water!

[@samholmessailing]

Thanks so much!

[@jessieoakes8033]

I’m from key west and my friends and I loved content keys bc they are so natural and not very busy or tourist area… ur brave or too risky gotta watch out for those lines and underneath bridges gets a lot of people in bad trouble… also really gotta watch the depth … saw many boats totally run up on ground lol bc they didn’t pay attention to tides…

[@pauls3325]

Love the sailing ! If overfishing isn’t enough , it’s sad to see all the dead fish from agricultural fertilisers running off to our dying oceans !

[@russellthomson5571]

Sam, rockin the 70s mou

[@petec9686]

I was really hoping you'd sail it across to Europe. Looking forward to your return to Pickled Herring.

[@JBAutomotive794]

The homage to the great Quiznos commercial. You deserve a beer sir 🍻

[@samholmessailing]

We love the subs!!! cus they are good to us

[@nydeity9100]

I’m buying a boat a Sailboat in June. I’m excited to do what you’re doing!

[@samholmessailing]

Good choice!

[@arottie4097]

W0W!

[@BumblingSailor]

I had a chat with Jerome a bit ago. Awesome guy. Also got his book, not started yet though, saving it for my first passage!

[@samholmessailing]

heck yeah I was so glad to meet him too

[@snakemain]

Ugh! Went to the beach once when I lived in FL with the kids. Within 30 minutes we were all choking and coughing bc of the red tide. Found out about it once we got home.

[@jamisonryon3009]

Ahhhh dude! I was on LGI last week man!

[@Smylzncries]

Sam the man

[@trimaranchuck]

Get yourself a 120 ltr short board. You'll love it!!

[@lindawingrove9797]

Thanks!

[@thinkcasting3182]

"Nooooo! Umbrella." I heard that before when Tom Hanks lost Wilson. She was nice, sorry Sam. I've been using a 90% sunshade that gardeners use to shade their plants, It's working our awesome and it's super durable. It covers the whole cockpit.

[@Useless_Knowledge07]

Sam is 😊!

[@arntz10]

Keep it up

[@gdanielwright]

+1 on the moustache!

[@efframspikle8217]

The mustache and hair combo is looking… alright alright alright!

[@Gkitchens1]

Super excited for you to get back to pickled herring. Loved the adventure and mishaps with the new boat too! What a life ❤

[@LadyWildlower]

4:49 oh god he's sailed into the alternate universe where blimps never stopped being popular.

[@georgemacdonald8899]

Good to hear you sold the boat and a 3D printer episode is on the way! Hope you have fun in Europe this summer, it's worth a trip up to the mountains in France/Switzerland/Italy - Cable car rides up to the Matterhorn, might be able to nab some late season skiing....

[@samholmessailing]

Going to bring the paragliders 🪂

[@georgemacdonald8899]

@@samholmessailing Some people look like they have a blast combining the two sports!

[@mobilixone1575]

There is no such thing as a cable car up to the Matterhorn. You‘d have to climb it yourself🥹

[@georgemacdonald8899]

@@mobilixone1575 Trockener Steg and Shwartzsee station on the Klein Matterhorn, now the highest in Europe take you to the Hornli hut and then to the base of the main climbing route.

[@mobilixone1575]

@@georgemacdonald8899 Quite a different location, though a confusing resemblence of names. I just came back from skiing off the „Little“ Matterhorn!

[@matthewoliver6655]

I love your videos

[@donnakawana]

Fare winds and following sea's Sam🤙🏼🫶🏼👍🏼😊

[@lokisullivan469]

Mediterranean Sea. You should cruise the Mediterranean Sea. So much to see. So many countries to visit. Beautiful waters…

[@thehoughtonshow6405]

I think you should sail to Venice

[@davidh7142]

Ft. Meyers come for the grey water!

[@alecmcalister2280]

Dude..... totally serious here. You can rock the best mullet fu Manchu combo ever. Rock those handles a little lower 😀

[@gupjeffrey2584]

Then lose a couple of teeth...

[@MamaLifeBre]

Looks awesome, the red tide is brutal. Curious if you run into any of the floating sargassum that's supposed to be headed that way.

[@samholmessailing]

Fortunately I missed the sargasso this time but I did run into it a couple years ago sailing out of Bermuda and it was pretty frustrating. kept tripping up my windvane.

[@ethanreginato6713]

Ted Lasso’s brother haha love the vids stay safe

[@izzzzzz6]

That place looks so cool but also so locked in. Good thing you can just jump on a boat and escape if you lived there.

[@BaskinTapkan]

Pickled Herring yay

[@J.Paul2023]

Thanks for sharing, do you not tie a leash around your leg to the boat when you go off like that in case a strong wind came in and your boat took off? I would.. Anytime in the water swimming I would do that..

[@shemraschke]

FYI. Use the measure feature on your iPhone camera to check mast and bridge height

[@masterblaster2626]

Sam, have you considered making a video dedicated to how to buy a used sailboat? What to look out for, what manufacturers to avoid, etc. Apologies if you've already done that. Another great video ... keep up the good work!

[@dherman0001]

Dude! I work 10 minutes from Durham, live in Caswell County. Hey neighbor!

[@WeBeGood06]

Broad reach autopilot issue might be sail stalled & unstalled. It's like a moment switch, moment/no moment, electrical "magnetic" autopilots have no algorithm. Relative wind autopilots will keep the sails on one side of the moment switch.

[@briankoger6224]

Cudjoe Key at the 4:50 mark - that's "Fat Albert," the aerostat.

[@michaelishoj1111]

Is the blimp used by the US Coast Guard for those who are looking for a better life in the USA?

[@km_loop]

so looking forward to the Mediterranean videos

[@sammyvh11]

Red Tide is a killer

[@gamingzilla187]

2nd lets gooo love the videos

[@briangleeson1528]

Ha, nice! Spongmonkey reference?

[@JohnnyQuesting]

I ve run aground right in that same spot also. I always turn a little to early. I luv content keys. I seen a pink flamingo in there

[@barrywarren4221]

Nice video, if you look around 1:20 min. you caught a Chinese Spy Balloon.