Sam Holmes Sailing

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Sukan Tengah, Indonesia· sept. 2026

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Sailing to Maratua, a rarely visited Indonesian island A catamaran crew navigates seaweed farms and strong currents during a four-day passage to Maratua, Indonesia.4 sept. 2026 · Sukan Tengah, Indonesia

Publié4 sept. 2026

Durée22:54

Vues11K

LieuSukan Tengah, Indonesia

We hit a log sailing by strange Indonesian sea platformsA catamaran crew navigates debris-heavy waters and offshore fishing structures while managing daggerboard damage and sail issues.29 août 2026 · Semporna, Malaysia

Publié29 août 2026

Durée30:23

Vues114K

LieuSemporna, Malaysia

Replacing a window while sailing through pirate waters and wildlife of BorneoThe crew repairs a faulty mainsail outhaul and reseals acrylic windows while sailing toward Sandakan, Malaysia.23 août 2026 · Mapun, Philippines

Publié23 août 2026

Durée19:37

Vues38K

LieuMapun, Philippines

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

Publié16 août 2026

Durée23:53

Vues48K

LieuSandakan, 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.31 juil. 2026 · Tanah Jambu, Brunei

Publié31 juil. 2026

Durée27:23

Vues45K

LieuTanah Jambu, Brunei

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

Publié14 juil. 2026

Durée16:59

Vues57K

LieuPeninjau, 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.6 juil. 2026 · Kuching, Malaysia

Publié6 juil. 2026

Durée37:37

Vues60K

LieuKuching, 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.30 juin 2026 · Teluk Sunting, Indonesia

Publié30 juin 2026

Durée32:30

Vues89K

LieuTeluk 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.19 juin 2026 · Tioman Island, Malaysia

Publié19 juin 2026

Durée40:56

Vues68K

LieuTioman 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.7 juin 2026

Publié7 juin 2026

Durée14:42

Vues58K

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

Publié31 mai 2026

Durée36:37

Vues72K

Lieuoff 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.18 mai 2026

Publié18 mai 2026

Durée5:04

Vues23K

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.13 mai 2026 · Malacca Strait

Publié13 mai 2026

Durée31:24

Vues61K

LieuMalacca 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.28 avr. 2026 · Malacca Strait, Malaysia

Publié28 avr. 2026

Durée37:35

Vues55K

LieuMalacca 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.21 avr. 2026 · Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Langkawi, Malaysia

Publié21 avr. 2026

Durée1:05:55

Vues74K

LieuRoyal 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.2 avr. 2026 · Telaga Harbor, Langkawi, Malaysia

Publié2 avr. 2026

Durée19:55

Vues49K

LieuTelaga 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.26 mars 2026 · Andaman Sea

Publié26 mars 2026

Durée22:51

Vues66K

LieuAndaman 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.22 mars 2026 · near Havelock Island, Andaman Islands

Publié22 mars 2026

Durée35:01

Vues71K

Lieunear 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.17 mars 2026 · Patong Bay, Thailand

Publié17 mars 2026

Durée38:16

Vues78K

LieuPatong 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.11 mars 2026 · Shark Island, Thailand

Publié11 mars 2026

Durée24:41

Vues30K

LieuShark 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.6 mars 2026 · Kuah, Malaysia

Publié6 mars 2026

Durée26:11

Vues57K

LieuKuah, 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.3 mars 2026 · Rabak Island, Langkawi

Publié3 mars 2026

Durée9:48

Vues29K

LieuRabak 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.28 févr. 2026 · Pulau Tuba, Malaysia

Publié28 févr. 2026

Durée17:16

Vues35K

LieuPulau 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.22 févr. 2026

Publié22 févr. 2026

Durée11:02

Vues43K

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.15 févr. 2026 · Kuah, Malaysia

Publié15 févr. 2026

Durée23:21

Vues40K

LieuKuah, Malaysia

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

Publié8 févr. 2026

Durée15:10

Vues30K

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

Publié4 févr. 2026

Durée9:24

Vues28K

LieuBaan 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.28 janv. 2026 · Kantang District, Thailand

Publié28 janv. 2026

Durée16:58

Vues49K

LieuKantang 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.22 janv. 2026 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publié22 janv. 2026

Durée13:46

Vues63K

LieuPhuket 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.17 janv. 2026

Publié17 janv. 2026

Durée14:29

Vues38K

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

Publié21 déc. 2025

Durée13:43

Vues49K

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.11 déc. 2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

Publié11 déc. 2025

Durée28:31

Vues46K

LieuSi 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.4 déc. 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publié4 déc. 2025

Durée16:31

Vues46K

LieuPhuket 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.30 nov. 2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

Publié30 nov. 2025

Durée6:57

Vues32K

LieuSi 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.24 nov. 2025 · Bueng Sam Phan District, Thailand

Publié24 nov. 2025

Durée31:40

Vues70K

LieuBueng 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.15 nov. 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publié15 nov. 2025

Durée31:52

Vues67K

LieuPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

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

Publié4 nov. 2025

Durée46:11

Vues67K

LieuChalong, 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.25 oct. 2025 · Ko Pha-ngan District, Thailand

Publié25 oct. 2025

Durée35:14

Vues51K

LieuKo 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.18 oct. 2025 · Ban Ko Maiphai, Thailand

Publié18 oct. 2025

Durée14:22

Vues37K

LieuBan 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.11 oct. 2025 · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand

Publié11 oct. 2025

Durée24:36

Vues47K

LieuBan 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.3 oct. 2025 · Phang Nga Bay, Thailand

Publié3 oct. 2025

Durée19:57

Vues78K

LieuPhang 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.23 sept. 2025 · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand

Publié23 sept. 2025

Durée40:46

Vues94K

LieuBan 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.12 sept. 2025 · Phru Nai, Thailand

Publié12 sept. 2025

Durée29:56

Vues142K

LieuPhru 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.10 sept. 2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

Publié10 sept. 2025

Durée12:11

Vues11K

LieuSi 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.4 sept. 2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

Publié4 sept. 2025

Durée10:22

Vues61K

LieuSi 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.28 août 2025

Publié28 août 2025

Durée26:25

Vues74K

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

Publié24 août 2025

Durée19:31

Vues64K

LieuKo 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.15 août 2025 · Rawai, Thailand

Publié15 août 2025

Durée26:26

Vues88K

LieuRawai, 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.9 août 2025 · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand

Publié9 août 2025

Durée20:04

Vues94K

LieuBan 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.2 août 2025 · off the coast of Thailand

Publié2 août 2025

Durée26:37

Vues165K

Lieuoff 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.25 juil. 2025

Publié25 juil. 2025

Durée30:16

Vues153K

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.18 juil. 2025

Publié18 juil. 2025

Durée9:48

Vues64K

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.13 juil. 2025

Publié13 juil. 2025

Durée36:54

Vues127K

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.1 juil. 2025

Publié1 juil. 2025

Durée13:20

Vues14K

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.1 juil. 2025 · Fort Myers Beach, United States

Publié1 juil. 2025

Durée11:26

Vues92K

LieuFort Myers Beach, United States

7 day solo passage across Bahamas & Gulf StreamA solo sailor completes a 500-mile passage from the Dominican Republic to the Florida Keys via catamaran.22 juin 2025

Publié22 juin 2025

Durée37:46

Vues120K

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.15 juin 2025 · Padang Tengku, Malaysia

Publié15 juin 2025

Durée12:28

Vues275K

LieuPadang Tengku, Malaysia

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

Publié7 juin 2025

Durée22:18

Vues57K

Sailing to a National Park in Dominican RepublicSam Holmes explores caves and installs new oar holders on his dinghy before sailing toward Luperon.1 juin 2025 · Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic

Publié1 juin 2025

Durée11:25

Vues32K

LieuSabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic

4 days solo sailing to Dominican RepublicA solo sailor completes a 260-mile passage to the Dominican Republic using a spinnaker in light winds.23 mai 2025 · Yamasá, Dominican Republic

Publié23 mai 2025

Durée23:35

Vues58K

LieuYamasá, Dominican Republic

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