Sam Holmes Sailing · video

What this video covers

Sam Holmes sails from Vasiliki, Greece, choosing the windward side of an island to maintain consistent breeze despite the challenge of beating upwind.1:28 The boat, equipped with laminate sails covered in Sahara dust, maintains a speed of four knots over a 25-mile passage.3:24 During the trip, a mechanical failure occurs in the jib furler drum, caused by loose mounting bolts; the issue is resolved without requiring replacement parts.8:47 The vessel encounters a three-foot swell reflecting off cliff faces, complicating drone operations and anchoring.4:22 A knot in the anchor locker chain prevents deployment until cleared.6:53 After anchoring in 25 feet of water, a swim inspection confirms the effectiveness of the Hull Shield ultrasonic antifouling system, which prevents hard barnacle growth on the hull despite four-year-old bottom paint.13:11 The boat prepares for a 300-mile, three-to-four-day passage to Malta.6:34

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