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Sukan Tengah, Indonesia· sep. 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. sep. 2026 · Sukan Tengah, Indonesia

Publisert4. sep. 2026

Varighet22:54

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StedSukan 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. aug. 2026 · Semporna, Malaysia

Publisert29. aug. 2026

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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. aug. 2026 · Mapun, Philippines

Publisert23. aug. 2026

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StedMapun, Philippines

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

Publisert16. aug. 2026

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StedSandakan, 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. juli 2026 · Tanah Jambu, Brunei

Publisert31. juli 2026

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StedTanah Jambu, Brunei

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

Publisert14. juli 2026

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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. juli 2026 · Kuching, Malaysia

Publisert6. juli 2026

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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. juni 2026 · Teluk Sunting, Indonesia

Publisert30. juni 2026

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StedTeluk 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. juni 2026 · Tioman Island, Malaysia

Publisert19. juni 2026

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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. juni 2026

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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

Publisert31. mai 2026

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Stedoff 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

Publisert18. mai 2026

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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

Publisert13. mai 2026

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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. apr. 2026 · Malacca Strait, Malaysia

Publisert28. apr. 2026

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StedMalacca 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. apr. 2026 · Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Langkawi, Malaysia

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StedRoyal 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. apr. 2026 · Telaga Harbor, Langkawi, Malaysia

Publisert2. apr. 2026

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StedTelaga 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

Publisert26. mars 2026

Varighet22:51

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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

Publisert22. mars 2026

Varighet35:01

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Stednear 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

Publisert17. mars 2026

Varighet38:16

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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

Publisert11. mars 2026

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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

Publisert6. mars 2026

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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

Publisert3. mars 2026

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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. feb. 2026 · Pulau Tuba, Malaysia

Publisert28. feb. 2026

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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. feb. 2026

Publisert22. feb. 2026

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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. feb. 2026 · Kuah, Malaysia

Publisert15. feb. 2026

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

Publisert8. feb. 2026

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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. feb. 2026 · Baan Maphrao, Thailand

Publisert4. feb. 2026

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StedBaan 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. jan. 2026 · Kantang District, Thailand

Publisert28. jan. 2026

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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. jan. 2026 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

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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. jan. 2026

Publisert17. jan. 2026

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

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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. des. 2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

Publisert11. des. 2025

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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. des. 2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

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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

Publisert30. nov. 2025

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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

Publisert24. nov. 2025

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StedBueng 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

Publisert15. nov. 2025

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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

Publisert4. nov. 2025

Varighet46:11

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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. okt. 2025 · Ko Pha-ngan District, Thailand

Publisert25. okt. 2025

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StedKo 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. okt. 2025 · Ban Ko Maiphai, Thailand

Publisert18. okt. 2025

Varighet14:22

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StedBan 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. okt. 2025 · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand

Publisert11. okt. 2025

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StedBan 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. okt. 2025 · Phang Nga Bay, Thailand

Publisert3. okt. 2025

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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. sep. 2025 · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand

Publisert23. sep. 2025

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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. sep. 2025 · Phru Nai, Thailand

Publisert12. sep. 2025

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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. sep. 2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

Publisert10. sep. 2025

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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. sep. 2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

Publisert4. sep. 2025

Varighet10:22

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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. aug. 2025

Publisert28. aug. 2025

Varighet26:25

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

Publisert24. aug. 2025

Varighet19:31

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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. aug. 2025 · Rawai, Thailand

Publisert15. aug. 2025

Varighet26:26

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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. aug. 2025 · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand

Publisert9. aug. 2025

Varighet20:04

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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. aug. 2025 · off the coast of Thailand

Publisert2. aug. 2025

Varighet26:37

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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. juli 2025

Publisert25. juli 2025

Varighet30:16

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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. juli 2025

Publisert18. juli 2025

Varighet9:48

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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. juli 2025

Publisert13. juli 2025

Varighet36:54

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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. juli 2025

Publisert1. juli 2025

Varighet13:20

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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. juli 2025 · Fort Myers Beach, United States

Publisert1. juli 2025

Varighet11:26

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StedFort 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. juni 2025

Publisert22. juni 2025

Varighet37:46

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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. juni 2025 · Padang Tengku, Malaysia

Publisert15. juni 2025

Varighet12:28

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StedPadang Tengku, Malaysia

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

Publisert7. juni 2025

Varighet22:18

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

Publisert1. juni 2025

Varighet11:25

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StedSabana 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

Publisert23. mai 2025

Varighet23:35

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StedYamasá, Dominican Republic

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