Solo Sailing to Greece

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Ай бұрын

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@augustomichelesi9811 Ай бұрын

This man, what a sailor ! Never complains, never dependant on the weather forecast, always positive. Small boat, big sailor.

@lonniepee9804 Ай бұрын

Yes. He and Erik are the best.

@mitchkahle314 Ай бұрын

Sam rocks it and makes it look easy.

@emilybh6255 Ай бұрын

@@lonniepee9804 Have you ever watched "Wind Hippie Sailing"? She's younger than Sam and is sailing the world by herself on a little bit smaller boat with the barest of bones outfit and creature comforts . She's from Maine and has already sailed to Australia and all around the Pacific the Polynesian Islands etc without a lot of fancy electronics or even a refrigerator.

@chrisreichart8865 Ай бұрын

Small boat, big sailor. That sums this channel up so well

@MrSychnant Ай бұрын

@@emilybh6255 She and Sam are my two regular "sailing" channels, most are just lounging around in the sun looking pretty or just doing constant maintainance or repairs.

@ColinJarrett Ай бұрын

These videos are a relaxing oasis of calm in a noisy, silly world. Thanks Sam.

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@SailingBritaly Ай бұрын

Brilliant video Sam! Thank you for inspiring us to live freely and put more miles under the keel. God bless and fair winds! 👍

@claverton Ай бұрын

Been watching almost from the beginning of this channel. Great to see a really good guy doing so well!

@Rittlesleo Ай бұрын

Your video has inspired my husband to try that form of flying. He's a pilot turned sailor but hasn't lost his love of flying. Thanks!

@DH-ze9dv Ай бұрын

i work 7 days a week, over 70hrs...coming up on a year now. I watch your vids and taste the freedom you have. Keep it going Sam!

@wallabybob3020 Ай бұрын

I love the thrill of huge waves and stormy seas - from my couch!🫣

@laurieolson830 Ай бұрын

Sam; Massive mer'rang waves i call it when it is that choppy! The pickle was doing what she does best. Skipping waves. Your cabin is bound to take in water with those... Man i loved the parasailing. I did it once from a boat in Ixtapa. Not quite the same. I cheated. But now i can understand the thermals. That google app is cool. Like a bird, a birdseye view of Greece. Thanks for letting us cling to your feathers...and fly-sail along... God's speed!

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Very cool

@ronaldcrist6348 Ай бұрын

Maybe wait for other pilots on launch, locals might have a better plan for conditions and insight about good places to find lift. Been paragliding two years here jn the mountains of Colorado. I lovvveee it. Nice track log. Looks like that thermal petered out or you maybe got upwind of it. Dont be afraid to widen your search pattern when the lift dies out. Could have been capped by an inversion layer. Seems you may have left a little early. Been watching your videos since you were on a dingy sailing the mangroves of Florida and doing insane crossings to the Bahamas on such a small boat! Hope to buy a boat again someday, maybe see you out there.

@jordandegraaff Ай бұрын

I love how you’re using the insta360 cameras. That first shot was so great, making it look like it was just the sailboat on the top of the work.

@gdflsp 27 күн бұрын

I've been continually impressed with your simple unpainted pressure treated washrails attached to your stantions. They have done some great service and still look great. Very innovative and no varnish. Love em.

@jbonaful Ай бұрын

Brings back memories and rekindles a desire to sail again!

@mikejelinek1413 Ай бұрын

Great video Sam! The paragliding is getting better all the time. Love your videos!

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@jaydubya4727 Ай бұрын

Your wonderful adventurous life is so fun to follow. Thanks for the great vids!

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@mskills821 Ай бұрын

At 11:03 clever editing, Sam! "Look, I used my PDF and clipped in!" Smash cut to Sam in zero safety gear. LOL

@Alfonso_111 Ай бұрын

Hey Sam, it's great to see you in Lefkada. At the end of the beach where you landed on the paraglider, under the huge rock is an incredible cave that is swimiable! Take a look next time!

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Cool, thanks

@MsMesem Ай бұрын

Yes Ionian islands and Peloponesse cliffs full of caves and lots of cold fresh water running into the sea.

@michaelconway4316 Ай бұрын

Had to buy one of the "I like the ocean" T-shirts. Great video as always!

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Let me know how it is. You’ll be getting one before me because I haven’t got an address to get a sample yet.

@stuka101 Ай бұрын

Going through a rough patch after ending with a girl - your videos just remind me of the simple things in life and calm me. Living the dream Sam!

@markhignett7671 Ай бұрын

Glad you are back Sam , you are truly lucky to live your lifestyle 👍

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@marlings Ай бұрын

Another fabulous video. Sharing your adventures with us all is a profound gift. I’ve seen so many places you’ve been to that I know I would never otherwise have been aware of. Your positive approach to life and sailing in particular is so beneficial for me. Cheers Sam!

@cherylsibson2529 Ай бұрын

Man those waves were huge!

@roberthood2352 Ай бұрын

Always enjoy your content, the film footage has been amazing.

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@peteschutza3566 Ай бұрын

Amazing video and spectacular setting! You are the man.

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@SomeGuyInSandy Ай бұрын

The drone shots of the scenery were magnificent! Paradise!

@gator1984atcomcast Ай бұрын

From Tallahassee. Good sailing!

@brevardfencecompany Ай бұрын

Pickle really putting in work Sam! Love your videos

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@joebrown1382 21 күн бұрын

Just a great guy enjoying life..Gliding looks like so much fun. One of your best. Greece is a place I always wanted to see.

@nevetimeme Ай бұрын

You have hit the stratosphere! Warm regards my old friend.

@ruffcamz5332 Ай бұрын

What an inspiration buddy keep it up been watching for some time now…love the motivation you have

@andrewC2020 24 күн бұрын

I totally agree about battery powered, deck level navigation lights. They eliminate problems due to dodgy connections and there is no drain on the ship's battery. I have been very impressed with Navisafe.

@jeffp2142 25 күн бұрын

Awesome sailing and flying!

@johnnymossville Ай бұрын

You really make me want to sail again. I miss those summers sailing with my Dad across the Great Lakes. The sounds of sailing are unforgettable.

@Seafariireland 28 күн бұрын

Fantastic sail Sam and then a super flight in a cloudless sky. What a navigator you are!

@richardaber4299 23 күн бұрын

You just keep getting better at this whole thing! Thanks for all of your efforts in giving us a view.

@adiltair7162 Ай бұрын

Love it keep the motivation i personally will follow you are a great sailor 👍🏻

@thomasgautney5586 Ай бұрын

Great views Sam, enjoy seeing the seas and beautiful views. You are very blessed, my friend. Thanks so much for sharing. It makes me think LG! Life is Good!

@OhAwe 7 күн бұрын

Fantastic footage.

@jamessandman3708 24 күн бұрын

Outstanding Video Sam!!! ⛵⛵🪂

@lyleburns2640 29 күн бұрын

Man i love your video's you showed me alot and i can't wait to get me a sailboat so i can start my journey like you've done keep up the great work man

@patrickjames1080 Ай бұрын

Brilllllliant Sam - last sails looked intense - thanks for sharing ⛵️ 👍

@rickharris5485 Ай бұрын

That was a beautiful area. The drone shots were amazing.

@adamaxe1 23 күн бұрын

It's amazing that your hull isn't stripped clean that the growth can hang on

@thomassanders6679 Ай бұрын

👍 having a blast young man

@danielmcleod1278 Ай бұрын

wow... great sailing and fun paragliding...thanks for sharing your adventures!

@user-uj8hd3nl3z 28 күн бұрын

Awesome video.

@gordonipock9385 Ай бұрын

A lot of good sailing video in this one, and in big weather, too. I enjoyed it.

@soberone6322 Ай бұрын

Thank you Sam and pickle your camera work is getting quite interesting their love the black hole scene that was great keep it up

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Thanks

@RichardChambers Ай бұрын

Good to see you in the air again. I hope you had fun flying at Annecy.

@mark-ib7sz Ай бұрын

Sail on sailor !! One of your best !!! The photography was excellent.

@rickhunt4487 Ай бұрын

Awesome glide Sam ! Your incredibly brave 😮

@toastedsandwich2474 Ай бұрын

Good to see you using your life jacket and clipping on to a lifeline👍

@kentwalker1496 Ай бұрын

I'm enjoying going along for the ride. Quite the adventure! Stay safe, Sam.

@Lea4-22 Ай бұрын

What an adventure. Thanks for sharing. Finally saw you clip on a safety line! Scary waves, fantastic shots too difficult for other KZfaq sailors to capture .

@viviannedonnelly233 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your adventures! You make sailing look so easy!

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ontehmoon9846 17 күн бұрын

beautiful, rented a catamaran through these islands. wish i could go see it again.

@luceebucee5315 Ай бұрын

Amazing video!

@JBE158 Ай бұрын

Beautiful place and shots, great video as always!

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@snubblarinte Ай бұрын

You are such an inspiration! Keep it up mate❤

@franktartan6808 Ай бұрын

Sam, I am too busy to watch your videos. But you keep enjying your life and. thanks for sharing them with us. I will catch up next year!

@simoncaselton9020 Ай бұрын

Sam the master of hi and low tech.

@MrKneeDropper Ай бұрын

The 360 shots were incredible!

@jonmullenax3173 Ай бұрын

Great watch...

@rickhunt4487 Ай бұрын

Hey Sam , that was a windy passage ! Love tha drone footage. Great episode ❤

@nomehdrider Ай бұрын

opening with the rain shot was very clever, peaceful

@DanielDyck379BA Ай бұрын

The panning insta360 shots are really cool! Makes it feel super immersive!

@VonBluesman Ай бұрын

Sam did you hear that same pod of Killer Whales that has sank 5 boats since 2020, damaged the rudder on a 50 foot sailboat and it sank today in the Strait Of Gibraltar. 😱🙏🏼✌️

@timothydevine7064 Ай бұрын

You will have a blast in Greece!

@awaywithjosephine Ай бұрын

Love it Sam!

@geraldgotts5936 29 күн бұрын

Sam, You are the man !!!! I've enjoyed many of your videos. I just had my sailboat sink at the dock here in Hudson , Fl. I will look for another boat. This time I would like to go with a smaller boat (18-25 ft. or so ) . If you know of any for sale along the gulf coast let me know. I can't afford much as I didn't have insurance on the last one. I look fwd. to meeting you someday. Thanks, Jerry Gotts

@adamaxe1 23 күн бұрын

I'm glad you didn't quit me the boat and the growth

@jwyzdm Ай бұрын

Awesome video, thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@WeBeGood06 Ай бұрын

2:25 The Earth is Round, it's Round!!! Loved the 360 view of the Globe Earth and Sky to the left, right, above and below, horizon to horizon, great video. ;-)

@DavidIke07 Ай бұрын

Yep! It seems it was designed with the round earth enthusiasts in mind. lol

@davidflorance7650 Ай бұрын

Probably one of the better sailing sites , because the viewer sees a lot of raw sailing, excellent 👌👍 Hi from Westernport , Victoria, Australia

@rolfpiotrowski4325 17 күн бұрын

Sam, the artistic Chef! 😂👍

@timwheeler527 Ай бұрын

You are making it look easy Sam!

@ludatrades Ай бұрын

Beautiful quiet place wow

@andrewhorvath Ай бұрын

Sam, one of your best videos.

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@hughtravels929 Ай бұрын

very cool paragliding shots!

@noopy24 26 күн бұрын

Amazing couple days 😊

@user-cu5xt5so8j 27 күн бұрын

I like the format.

@AngusJohnson-ei1kk Ай бұрын

Amazing passage along with Para sailing, way to go Sam.

@DonPaco51 Ай бұрын

Sam, you don't know how much I love your videos! Only two weeks and my season will start in tha Adriatic Sea...but than you are fare away allready.

@AnthonyParr-do5jk Ай бұрын

Most understated dude out there 👍

@valerielane1066 Ай бұрын

Hello Sam, good to see you back on Pickled Herring. That was a pretty choppy trip across to Monopoli. Reminded me of not enjoying the motion when sailing into headwinds against a strong tide. Sailing in the English Channel, that occurred regularly. But the adventurr of 15:50 of finally reaching a safe harbour, I will never forget. Keep sailing, Sam, safe journey!!

@NGC1433 Ай бұрын

Hi Sam! I absolutely love your videos, you inspire me and calm me down. A humble advice from another long time but low overall air time paraglider pilot who has done enough of 7+ hour flights: don't stay longer in thermals. Not a second longer than you are comfortable in there. Never regret returning to the ground safely. Thermals will slowly but surely beat you up, exhaust you both physically and mentally. But reeeally slowly, basically a boiling frog scenario. Big potential to get get yourself into a really compromised state - tired, mentally fatigued and generally unable to react fast.

@samholmessailing Ай бұрын

I just got to annecy. So stoked to fly here

@josephshultz6726 Ай бұрын

well done man, I'm not a sailor but the upwind tacking looks challenging. Beautiful seas and scenes. The insta 360 sailing on the marble shots look cool.

@petersoakell6950 24 күн бұрын

great stuff Sam)

@Dan6erous Ай бұрын

Fantastic video. That's a beautiful moussaka at 20:26

@michaellooby4187 19 күн бұрын

You are my eye of the storm ❤

@adamaxe1 23 күн бұрын

Your boat is living its best life

@boooshes Ай бұрын

Thanks. Great video. Two comments - to drain water from your portlights, just tack 😂 AND for your cabin top directionals find a clear plastic dome that fits completely over them and can be sealed down to the cabin top - no more moisture.

@jameslarson6555 Ай бұрын

Pickle is quite the sturdy craft, she has taken some ponding!

@MrSychnant Ай бұрын

Another adventure, i find it quite exhausting just watching you climb the hill !

@haviland586 Ай бұрын

That's Sam. He likes the ocean.

@robertgray323 Ай бұрын

Great video sam

@terrywolford7880 Ай бұрын

You have a lot of guts Sam sailing solo so much all over the world! Living free and simple! I have to think it must feel odd sometimes talking a lot with no one there. I guess it cuts down on arguments.