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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Good luck with the surgery, Sam. :)

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Been waiting for this Sam!

Sam you have no fear and are truly an inspiration.

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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...

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

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.

Excellent video Sam. Maine is a beautiful State.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

Music selection is on point on this one!

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!!!!!

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!

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

Best wishes for the surgery Sam!

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.

Really enjoyed and look forward to your videos.

Good job Sam!

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!

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!

Alaways a treat to see what you are up to.

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!

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

Love your videos bud!

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.

Good video. Cheers Sam.

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!

Another great post from Mr holmes

Nice Video Sam. Thanks.

Nice post Sam , keep on doin' it .

Weather is good now, here in Punta Gorda!!

Very impressed with splicing ropes!

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

Maine looks gorgeous

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.

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...

Love watching your channel very interesting

This dude is great!😎

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.

We probably sailed past each other!

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

thanks for sharing

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.

Wow Sailor great episode

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

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

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

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

Great video.

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

Good luck with you surgery,

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

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

Good luck with the surgery dude

Thanks for trip Bach home!

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

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..

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

nice shot from the forward room. your messy interior kicked my ocd hardcore lol

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

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

Been there !👍

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

BoothBay Harbor our home port!

Hell yeah!!

Sam just figured out 1 minute rice! Unbelievable!

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