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Sandakan, Malaysia· Aug 2026

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Sandakan and Wildlife of BorneoA sailboat navigates the Sulu Sea while performing running rigging repairs and managing digital chart plotter subscriptions.Aug 16, 2026 · Sandakan, Malaysia

PublishedAug 16, 2026

Duration23:53

Views5K

LocationSandakan, Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu Bound: Sailing, Survivor Island, Squalls, and Bugs, 3d printingSam Holmes repairs a chafed main halyard and 3D prints custom lazy jack pulleys while sailing toward Borneo.Jul 31, 2026 · Tanah Jambu, Brunei

PublishedJul 31, 2026

Duration27:23

Views42K

LocationTanah Jambu, Brunei

Sailing to Brunei, an unusual countrySam Holmes sails the catamaran *Catfish* from Miri, Malaysia, to Brunei for a coastal cruising exploration.Jul 14, 2026 · Peninjau, Brunei

PublishedJul 14, 2026

Duration16:59

Views56K

LocationPeninjau, Brunei

Sailing Through an OIL RIG MAZE to Miri, BorneoA 3.4-meter minimum depth at Miri's sandbar nearly grounds a boat with a 3.3-meter draft.Jul 6, 2026 · Kuching, Malaysia

PublishedJul 6, 2026

Duration37:37

Views58K

LocationKuching, Malaysia

Becalmed & our engines keep breaking on 7 day passage to BorneoA drone measures bridge clearance on the Kuching river approach where construction made marked heights unreliable.Jun 30, 2026 · Teluk Sunting, Indonesia

PublishedJun 30, 2026

Duration32:30

Views85K

LocationTeluk Sunting, Indonesia

This Is Why We Sail: The Anambas Archipelago, IndonesiaA cruising couple navigates the Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia, while managing anchor dragging issues and remote customs procedures.Jun 19, 2026 · Tioman Island, Malaysia

PublishedJun 19, 2026

Duration40:56

Views65K

LocationTioman Island, Malaysia

We like this evolution of the Tender - Exce1sior carbon dinghy testThe Excelsior 3.3-meter carbon dinghy planes with four people on a 15-horsepower Enduro outboard.Jun 7, 2026

PublishedJun 7, 2026

Duration14:42

Views57K

Giant Ships, Strong Currents, and Diving Tiomans Pristine ReefsSingapore-to-Tioman passage burns 65 liters fighting currents and a barnacle-fouled hull.May 31, 2026 · off the east coast of Malaysia

PublishedMay 31, 2026

Duration36:37

Views69K

Locationoff the east coast of Malaysia

A great catamaran sunshade solution A multihullnets.com custom shade installs solo in five minutes and survived 25 knots on a catamaran.May 18, 2026

PublishedMay 18, 2026

Duration5:04

Views23K

Sailing busy part of the Malacca Strait to Singapore A Seawind 1160 crew navigates the Malacca Strait while managing engine repairs and structural window resealing projects.May 13, 2026 · Malacca Strait

PublishedMay 13, 2026

Duration31:24

Views59K

LocationMalacca Strait

7 Days Sailing Down The Malacca StraitA shredded impeller left in a catamaran engine costs $2,300 in heat exchanger damage on the Malacca Strait.Apr 28, 2026 · Malacca Strait, Malaysia

PublishedApr 28, 2026

Duration37:35

Views54K

LocationMalacca Strait, Malaysia

The huge number of projects it takes to maintain a 43ft CatamaranA 43-ft catamaran owner performs extensive maintenance, including refrigeration repairs, winch upgrades, and 3D-printed component installations.Apr 21, 2026 · Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Langkawi, Malaysia

PublishedApr 21, 2026

Duration1:05:55

Views73K

LocationRoyal Langkawi Yacht Club, Langkawi, Malaysia

Breaking stuff offshoreA flooded sail locker, a failed electric winch, and a broken bowsprit fitting mark the end of season one in Langkawi.Apr 2, 2026 · Telaga Harbor, Langkawi, Malaysia

PublishedApr 2, 2026

Duration19:55

Views49K

LocationTelaga Harbor, Langkawi, Malaysia

500 Nautical Mile Offshore Passage in CatamaranA 500-mile passage from India to Malaysia involves light-wind sail management, celestial navigation, and challenging anchoring conditions.Mar 26, 2026 · Andaman Sea

PublishedMar 26, 2026

Duration22:51

Views64K

LocationAndaman Sea

Venomous snake onboard! We hit a reef exploring the Andaman Islands & Scuba on a giant shipwreckUnmarked reef strikes a Seawind 1000 in the Andaman Islands where charts showed 18 feet of water.Mar 22, 2026 · near Havelock Island, Andaman Islands

PublishedMar 22, 2026

Duration35:01

Views70K

Locationnear Havelock Island, Andaman Islands

Thailand to India 500nm Offshore Passage to an Active VolcanoA catamaran sails 500nm from Thailand to Barren Island, India's only active volcano, witnessing live eruptions.Mar 17, 2026 · Patong Bay, Thailand

PublishedMar 17, 2026

Duration38:16

Views77K

LocationPatong Bay, Thailand

Sailing with a stop to get our advanced scuba ratingAdvanced and Nitrox scuba certifications completed in Phuket, with a saltwater pump install and clutch repair aboard.Mar 11, 2026 · Shark Island, Thailand

PublishedMar 11, 2026

Duration24:41

Views30K

LocationShark Island, Thailand

A change of direction. Sailing towards somewhere different. Autopilot failure, belt problems, and a raw-water impeller swap on a 600-mile passage toward the Andaman Islands.Mar 6, 2026 · Kuah, Malaysia

PublishedMar 6, 2026

Duration26:11

Views57K

LocationKuah, Malaysia

Meeting up with James and testing a new hydrofoilSlingshot hydrofoil's tool-free cam-lock assembly solves corroding-screw problems on carbon foil gear.Mar 3, 2026 · Rabak Island, Langkawi

PublishedMar 3, 2026

Duration9:48

Views29K

LocationRabak Island, Langkawi

Exploring Tuba island and sailing mission to retrieve our zero breeze mk3 Air Conditioner Zero Breeze Mark 3 retrieved by dinghy from a Malaysian mainland warehouse after Langkawi delivery fails.Feb 28, 2026 · Pulau Tuba, Malaysia

PublishedFeb 28, 2026

Duration17:16

Views35K

LocationPulau Tuba, Malaysia

Boat Life Just Changed Forever. We Got a 3D Printer!The Bambu Lab A1 3D printer enables the fabrication of custom marine hardware and replacement parts while cruising.Feb 22, 2026

PublishedFeb 22, 2026

Duration11:02

Views43K

Island hopping our way to Langkawi and a new chartplotterB&G Zeus 3S replaces a failed Zeus 2 touchscreen, but the newer SR model dropped Navionics support.Feb 15, 2026 · Kuah, Malaysia

PublishedFeb 15, 2026

Duration23:21

Views40K

LocationKuah, Malaysia

Screecher sail 101Sam Holmes demonstrates rigging, trimming, and furling a laminate screecher on a catamaran in light wind conditions.Feb 8, 2026

PublishedFeb 8, 2026

Duration15:10

Views31K

Sailing through squalls to Ko Libong in search of ManateesSam Holmes sails from Coe Rock to Ko Libong through squalls to search for manatees.Feb 4, 2026 · Baan Maphrao, Thailand

PublishedFeb 4, 2026

Duration9:24

Views28K

LocationBaan Maphrao, Thailand

Fast downwind run to Ko Rok and more fun divingA parasailor struggles in light air on a 33-mile downwind run to Ko Rok Nui, Andaman Sea.Jan 28, 2026 · Kantang District, Thailand

PublishedJan 28, 2026

Duration16:58

Views49K

LocationKantang District, Thailand

Sailing with the new screecher, checking out of thailand and an awesome dive site. A new screecher's first sail ends in three reefs and 26 knots off Phuket after squalls build fast.Jan 22, 2026 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

PublishedJan 22, 2026

Duration13:46

Views64K

LocationPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

Measuring for a new sail and installing our Marine ACSam Holmes installs a marine air conditioner, fabricates custom fiberglass ducts, and replaces aging boat electrical components.Jan 17, 2026

PublishedJan 17, 2026

Duration14:29

Views38K

Launching the boatOneDrop McLube lasts two months on Harken sail track cars versus two weeks for generic PTFE spray.Dec 21, 2025

PublishedDec 21, 2025

Duration13:43

Views50K

Doubling our solar power! And creative expression with the palm router. Custom fiberglass-reinforced PVC supports provide a rigid, lightweight mounting solution for high-wattage solar panel installations.Dec 11, 2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

PublishedDec 11, 2025

Duration28:31

Views47K

LocationSi Sunthon, Thailand

I screw up while drilling more holes in the boatA misplaced drill bit hits the lightning ground during a through-hull installation for two air conditioners.Dec 4, 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

PublishedDec 4, 2025

Duration16:31

Views46K

LocationPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

Finishing the rigging and lifting the mast w/ Rolly Tasker rigging services in PhuketRolly Tasker technicians replace a forestay wire and reassemble the Profurl furling system in Phuket, Thailand.Nov 30, 2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

PublishedNov 30, 2025

Duration6:57

Views32K

LocationSi Sunthon, Thailand

How I re-rigged my boat with Para-D and Dux High Modulus Standing RiggingReplacing generic Dyneema with Para-D and Dux synthetic rigging reduces weight and eliminates stretch-related creep issues.Nov 24, 2025 · Bueng Sam Phan District, Thailand

PublishedNov 24, 2025

Duration31:40

Views70K

LocationBueng Sam Phan District, Thailand

Haul out and fixing my carbon wing mastA catamaran owner hauls out in Thailand to repair and repaint a carbon wing mast.Nov 15, 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

PublishedNov 15, 2025

Duration31:52

Views67K

LocationPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

Accidentally ripping my windlass outSam Holmes repairs a damaged windlass mount using fiberglass and epoxy after ripping it from the deck.Nov 4, 2025 · Chalong, Thailand

PublishedNov 4, 2025

Duration46:11

Views67K

LocationChalong, Thailand

Sailing around thailand, boat projects, and touring @DawnHunters cool aluminum catamaran. Sam Holmes tours a 53-foot custom aluminum catamaran featuring redundant steering and sacrificial mini keels in Thailand.Oct 25, 2025 · Ko Pha-ngan District, Thailand

PublishedOct 25, 2025

Duration35:14

Views51K

LocationKo Pha-ngan District, Thailand

Sailing to Ko Panyi – Thailand’s Floating Village on Stilts!Sam Holmes anchors at Ko Panyi, a 200-year-old stilt village built by Indonesian fishermen in Thailand.Oct 18, 2025 · Ban Ko Maiphai, Thailand

PublishedOct 18, 2025

Duration14:22

Views37K

LocationBan Ko Maiphai, Thailand

Cruising Thailand, monkey trails and boat workSam Holmes performs engine, plumbing, and sail repairs while cruising the coastal waters of Krabi, Thailand.Oct 11, 2025 · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand

PublishedOct 11, 2025

Duration24:36

Views48K

LocationBan Nong Chaeng, Thailand

No longer solo. Sailing Phang Nga BaySam Holmes and Arlene sail Phang Nga Bay, exploring sea caves and managing routine boat maintenance tasks.Oct 3, 2025 · Phang Nga Bay, Thailand

PublishedOct 3, 2025

Duration19:57

Views78K

LocationPhang Nga Bay, Thailand

Solo sail back to Thailand. Wrecking my screecher sailSam Holmes repairs a failed winch and manages a jammed screecher during a solo passage to Thailand.Sep 23, 2025 · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand

PublishedSep 23, 2025

Duration40:46

Views94K

LocationBan Nong Chaeng, Thailand

Forced to solo sail out of Thailand for a 200nm Visa RunA solo sailor completes a 200nm visa run to Langkawi while testing a parasailor and scuba gear.Sep 12, 2025 · Phru Nai, Thailand

PublishedSep 12, 2025

Duration29:56

Views141K

LocationPhru Nai, Thailand

The fascinating process of how sails are made at Rolly Tasker. (VR180 for viewing on a VR headset)Rolly Tasker's sail loft shows panel nesting, hand-sewn leather corners, and on-site injection molding.Sep 10, 2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

PublishedSep 10, 2025

Duration12:11

Views11K

LocationSi Sunthon, Thailand

The fascinating process of how sails are madeRolly Tasker in Phuket manufactures custom sails using CAD design, laser cutting, and industrial double-needle stitching.Sep 4, 2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

PublishedSep 4, 2025

Duration10:22

Views61K

LocationSi Sunthon, Thailand

Deck core replacement and other projectsSam Holmes repairs a rotten deck core and installs a timer switch on his boat's electric toilet pump.Aug 28, 2025

PublishedAug 28, 2025

Duration26:25

Views75K

Sailing to places around PhuketA catamaran crew navigates the islands near Phuket while managing a collapsing windlass base and leaking hatches.Aug 24, 2025 · Ko Kaeo, Thailand

PublishedAug 24, 2025

Duration19:31

Views64K

LocationKo Kaeo, Thailand

Parasailor and the windows on this boat are a disaster Sam Holmes upgrades his catamaran’s electrical panel, installs an electric toilet pump, and reseals leaking cabin windows.Aug 15, 2025 · Rawai, Thailand

PublishedAug 15, 2025

Duration26:26

Views88K

LocationRawai, Thailand

Nearly lost an engine sailing the Andaman Sea: Screecher Test, Boat Repairs & Thailand Check-inSam Holmes repairs a failed engine cooling hose clamp and reseals leaking windows while arriving in Phuket.Aug 9, 2025 · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand

PublishedAug 9, 2025

Duration20:04

Views94K

LocationBan Nong Chaeng, Thailand

Langkawi to Thailand- 40kt Squalls! Lets test the boat!A catamaran crew navigates 40-knot squalls and uncharted rocks while sailing from Langkawi to Thailand.Aug 2, 2025 · off the coast of Thailand

PublishedAug 2, 2025

Duration26:37

Views164K

Locationoff the coast of Thailand

Finally sailing. Figuring out the sails and tuning up the Dyneema rigging. Sam Holmes tunes loose Dyneema rigging and services mainsail cars on a 43-foot catamaran in Langkawi.Jul 25, 2025

PublishedJul 25, 2025

Duration30:16

Views153K

How to turn a manual winch into an electric winch. With SailForce!SailForce's 1,250-watt kit motorizes a Harken 50 winch for less than half the cost of Harken's own conversion.Jul 18, 2025

PublishedJul 18, 2025

Duration9:48

Views64K

Back to Malaysia to drill the first holes in my catamaran & other projectsSam Holmes refits a catamaran in Malaysia, installing a mini-split air conditioner and servicing the windlass relay.Jul 13, 2025

PublishedJul 13, 2025

Duration36:54

Views127K

Product reviews Smaco, Poclink, magicycle, oleap, topumpSam Holmes tests the Smaco M8058 full-face scuba mask and four other gadgets for marine and land use.Jul 1, 2025

PublishedJul 1, 2025

Duration13:20

Views15K

My last sail on pickled herring Sam Holmes sells his Cape Dory after a final 32,000-mile passage from Key West to Fort Myers Beach.Jul 1, 2025 · Fort Myers Beach, United States

PublishedJul 1, 2025

Duration11:26

Views92K

LocationFort Myers Beach, United States

7 day solo passage across Bahamas & Gulf StreamJun 22, 2025

PublishedJun 22, 2025

Duration37:46

Views120K

I finally found my next boat!Sam Holmes purchases a 43-foot Xioning catamaran in Malaysia for 147,000 euros to replace his current boat.Jun 15, 2025 · Padang Tengku, Malaysia

PublishedJun 15, 2025

Duration12:28

Views275K

LocationPadang Tengku, Malaysia

Solo Sailing to LuperonA solo sailor evaluates a St FRANCIS 44 in Luperon while comparing Orca and Navionics chart detail.Jun 7, 2025

PublishedJun 7, 2025

Duration22:18

Views58K

Sailing to a National Park in Dominican RepublicJun 1, 2025

PublishedJun 1, 2025

Duration11:25

Views33K

4 days solo sailing to Dominican RepublicMay 23, 2025

PublishedMay 23, 2025

Duration23:35

Views58K

St Martin, Anegada & St Thomas. Sailing & diving at many islandsMay 18, 2025

PublishedMay 18, 2025

Duration18:20

Views45K

St John - sailing, snorkeling, boat viewing, hikingMay 11, 2025

PublishedMay 11, 2025

Duration10:02

Views36K

TortolaMay 1, 2025

PublishedMay 1, 2025

Duration20:20

Views74K

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