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Semporna, Malaysia· 08/2026

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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.29/08/2026 · Semporna, Malaysia

Publicado29/08/2026

Duração30:23

Visualizações111K

LocalizaçãoSemporna, 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.23/08/2026 · Mapun, Philippines

Publicado23/08/2026

Duração19:37

Visualizações38K

LocalizaçãoMapun, Philippines

Sandakan and Wildlife of BorneoA sailboat navigates the Sulu Sea while performing running rigging repairs and managing digital chart plotter subscriptions.16/08/2026 · Sandakan, Malaysia

Publicado16/08/2026

Duração23:53

Visualizações48K

LocalizaçãoSandakan, 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.31/07/2026 · Tanah Jambu, Brunei

Publicado31/07/2026

Duração27:23

Visualizações45K

LocalizaçãoTanah Jambu, Brunei

Sailing to Brunei, an unusual countrySam Holmes sails the catamaran *Catfish* from Miri, Malaysia, to Brunei for a coastal cruising exploration.14/07/2026 · Peninjau, Brunei

Publicado14/07/2026

Duração16:59

Visualizações57K

LocalizaçãoPeninjau, 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.6/07/2026 · Kuching, Malaysia

Publicado6/07/2026

Duração37:37

Visualizações60K

LocalizaçãoKuching, 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.30/06/2026 · Teluk Sunting, Indonesia

Publicado30/06/2026

Duração32:30

Visualizações88K

LocalizaçãoTeluk 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.19/06/2026 · Tioman Island, Malaysia

Publicado19/06/2026

Duração40:56

Visualizações68K

LocalizaçãoTioman 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.7/06/2026

Publicado7/06/2026

Duração14:42

Visualizações58K

Giant Ships, Strong Currents, and Diving Tiomans Pristine ReefsSingapore-to-Tioman passage burns 65 liters fighting currents and a barnacle-fouled hull.31/05/2026 · off the east coast of Malaysia

Publicado31/05/2026

Duração36:37

Visualizações72K

Localizaçãooff 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.18/05/2026

Publicado18/05/2026

Duração5:04

Visualizações23K

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.13/05/2026 · Malacca Strait

Publicado13/05/2026

Duração31:24

Visualizações60K

LocalizaçãoMalacca 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.28/04/2026 · Malacca Strait, Malaysia

Publicado28/04/2026

Duração37:35

Visualizações55K

LocalizaçãoMalacca 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.21/04/2026 · Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Langkawi, Malaysia

Publicado21/04/2026

Duração1:05:55

Visualizações74K

LocalizaçãoRoyal 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.2/04/2026 · Telaga Harbor, Langkawi, Malaysia

Publicado2/04/2026

Duração19:55

Visualizações49K

LocalizaçãoTelaga 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.26/03/2026 · Andaman Sea

Publicado26/03/2026

Duração22:51

Visualizações66K

LocalizaçãoAndaman 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.22/03/2026 · near Havelock Island, Andaman Islands

Publicado22/03/2026

Duração35:01

Visualizações71K

Localizaçãonear 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.17/03/2026 · Patong Bay, Thailand

Publicado17/03/2026

Duração38:16

Visualizações78K

LocalizaçãoPatong 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.11/03/2026 · Shark Island, Thailand

Publicado11/03/2026

Duração24:41

Visualizações30K

LocalizaçãoShark 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.6/03/2026 · Kuah, Malaysia

Publicado6/03/2026

Duração26:11

Visualizações56K

LocalizaçãoKuah, 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.3/03/2026 · Rabak Island, Langkawi

Publicado3/03/2026

Duração9:48

Visualizações29K

LocalizaçãoRabak 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.28/02/2026 · Pulau Tuba, Malaysia

Publicado28/02/2026

Duração17:16

Visualizações35K

LocalizaçãoPulau 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.22/02/2026

Publicado22/02/2026

Duração11:02

Visualizações43K

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.15/02/2026 · Kuah, Malaysia

Publicado15/02/2026

Duração23:21

Visualizações40K

LocalizaçãoKuah, Malaysia

Screecher sail 101Sam Holmes demonstrates rigging, trimming, and furling a laminate screecher on a catamaran in light wind conditions.8/02/2026

Publicado8/02/2026

Duração15:10

Visualizações30K

Sailing through squalls to Ko Libong in search of ManateesSam Holmes sails from Coe Rock to Ko Libong through squalls to search for manatees.4/02/2026 · Baan Maphrao, Thailand

Publicado4/02/2026

Duração9:24

Visualizações28K

LocalizaçãoBaan 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.28/01/2026 · Kantang District, Thailand

Publicado28/01/2026

Duração16:58

Visualizações49K

LocalizaçãoKantang 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.22/01/2026 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publicado22/01/2026

Duração13:46

Visualizações63K

LocalizaçãoPhuket 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.17/01/2026

Publicado17/01/2026

Duração14:29

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Launching the boatOneDrop McLube lasts two months on Harken sail track cars versus two weeks for generic PTFE spray.21/12/2025

Publicado21/12/2025

Duração13:43

Visualizações49K

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.11/12/2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

Publicado11/12/2025

Duração28:31

Visualizações46K

LocalizaçãoSi 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.4/12/2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publicado4/12/2025

Duração16:31

Visualizações46K

LocalizaçãoPhuket 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.30/11/2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

Publicado30/11/2025

Duração6:57

Visualizações32K

LocalizaçãoSi 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.24/11/2025 · Bueng Sam Phan District, Thailand

Publicado24/11/2025

Duração31:40

Visualizações70K

LocalizaçãoBueng 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.15/11/2025 · Phuket City Municipality, Thailand

Publicado15/11/2025

Duração31:52

Visualizações67K

LocalizaçãoPhuket City Municipality, Thailand

Accidentally ripping my windlass outSam Holmes repairs a damaged windlass mount using fiberglass and epoxy after ripping it from the deck.4/11/2025 · Chalong, Thailand

Publicado4/11/2025

Duração46:11

Visualizações67K

LocalizaçãoChalong, 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.25/10/2025 · Ko Pha-ngan District, Thailand

Publicado25/10/2025

Duração35:14

Visualizações51K

LocalizaçãoKo 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.18/10/2025 · Ban Ko Maiphai, Thailand

Publicado18/10/2025

Duração14:22

Visualizações37K

LocalizaçãoBan 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.11/10/2025 · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand

Publicado11/10/2025

Duração24:36

Visualizações47K

LocalizaçãoBan 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.3/10/2025 · Phang Nga Bay, Thailand

Publicado3/10/2025

Duração19:57

Visualizações78K

LocalizaçãoPhang 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.23/09/2025 · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand

Publicado23/09/2025

Duração40:46

Visualizações94K

LocalizaçãoBan 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.12/09/2025 · Phru Nai, Thailand

Publicado12/09/2025

Duração29:56

Visualizações142K

LocalizaçãoPhru 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.10/09/2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

Publicado10/09/2025

Duração12:11

Visualizações11K

LocalizaçãoSi 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.4/09/2025 · Si Sunthon, Thailand

Publicado4/09/2025

Duração10:22

Visualizações61K

LocalizaçãoSi 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.28/08/2025

Publicado28/08/2025

Duração26:25

Visualizações74K

Sailing to places around PhuketA catamaran crew navigates the islands near Phuket while managing a collapsing windlass base and leaking hatches.24/08/2025 · Ko Kaeo, Thailand

Publicado24/08/2025

Duração19:31

Visualizações64K

LocalizaçãoKo 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.15/08/2025 · Rawai, Thailand

Publicado15/08/2025

Duração26:26

Visualizações88K

LocalizaçãoRawai, 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.9/08/2025 · Ban Nong Chaeng, Thailand

Publicado9/08/2025

Duração20:04

Visualizações94K

LocalizaçãoBan 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.2/08/2025 · off the coast of Thailand

Publicado2/08/2025

Duração26:37

Visualizações165K

Localizaçãooff 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.25/07/2025

Publicado25/07/2025

Duração30:16

Visualizações153K

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.18/07/2025

Publicado18/07/2025

Duração9:48

Visualizações64K

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.13/07/2025

Publicado13/07/2025

Duração36:54

Visualizações127K

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.1/07/2025

Publicado1/07/2025

Duração13:20

Visualizações14K

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.1/07/2025 · Fort Myers Beach, United States

Publicado1/07/2025

Duração11:26

Visualizações92K

LocalizaçãoFort 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.22/06/2025

Publicado22/06/2025

Duração37:46

Visualizações120K

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.15/06/2025 · Padang Tengku, Malaysia

Publicado15/06/2025

Duração12:28

Visualizações275K

LocalizaçãoPadang Tengku, Malaysia

Solo Sailing to LuperonA solo sailor evaluates a St FRANCIS 44 in Luperon while comparing Orca and Navionics chart detail.7/06/2025

Publicado7/06/2025

Duração22:18

Visualizações57K

Sailing to a National Park in Dominican RepublicSam Holmes explores caves and installs new oar holders on his dinghy before sailing toward Luperon.1/06/2025 · Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic

Publicado1/06/2025

Duração11:25

Visualizações32K

LocalizaçãoSabana 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.23/05/2025 · Yamasá, Dominican Republic

Publicado23/05/2025

Duração23:35

Visualizações58K

LocalizaçãoYamasá, Dominican Republic

St Martin, Anegada & St Thomas. Sailing & diving at many islandsA crew installs a Yamaha Enduro 15 outboard and 450-watt solar panels while evaluating a Lagoon 440.18/05/2025 · Saint Thomas - Saint John District, United States

Publicado18/05/2025

Duração18:20

Visualizações44K

LocalizaçãoSaint Thomas - Saint John District, United States

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