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April 23, 2025
Sam Holmes Sailing – Page 4
Martha’s Vineyard, Engine trouble, Cape Cod Canal and Maine
We depart Martha’s Vineyard and head towards the Cape Cod Canal. Along the way we ran into some engine trouble. We ride the currents through the Cape Cod Canal and sail north to Maine. Contact samholmessailing@gmail.com If you’re interested in contr...
Sailing to Portland Maine & storming the forts!
We struggle through light winds up to Portland. Sailing into the harbor we explore some really neat forts. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://w...
My Anchor pulls up more than I bargained for..⚓️
I try out a fun little sailing dinghy on my neighbors boat. I score some parts from the local sailboat scrapyard. On my way out of the harbor my anchor gets tangled around a big piece of junk. I sail up to Boothbay and install my new water pump. I also fix...
Single-Handed Sailing “Downeast” Maine
Continuing to sail “downeast” through Maine. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https://www.paypal.me/soarsail ...
Encountering heavy fog on Mt Desert Island
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Spooky seal island 🦭 🌫
Sailing up to Roque Island. I encounter an island full of curious seals. I also find some untouched white sand beaches and secluded anchorages. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code...
The major health condition I sail with
I’ve been living without a large intestine for the past two years and had Ulcerative Colitis for 10 years before that. This condition has been a real struggle but doesn’t stop me from doing the things I want to do. Ive sailed solo across the ocean, div...
Turning South 🧭
Having sailed the entire eastern coast of the US, I finally turn around and start my long trip back South. I tuck into Portland to resupply and wait out an offshore hurricane. While there I meet a new friend and we explore some of the small Islands in the ...
Oyster Farming, the raw untold story behind the oyster 🦪
Greg from Little Buster Oysters takes us on a tour of his oyster farm. I learn all about how oysters are grown and get to taste some delicious oysters. https://www.dirigomarine.com If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or payp...
Attack of the sea flies
Sailing into Boston and exploring the city. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https://www.paypal.me/soarsail Follo...
Aground solo sailing off Cape Cod at night
Solo sailing from Boston to Cape Cod. Running soft aground at night. Anchoring out a gale 💨 . Paddling with seals 🦭. Adventures! If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2...
Solo Sailing to Nantucket
Solo Sailing from Cape Cod to Nantucket aboard my Cape Dory 28. Exploring the island and visiting the Whaling Museum. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=23729325463306246...
Sailing to Newport
Sailing to Newport If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https://www.paypal.me/soarsail Follow me on instagram @SamHolm...
Single handing into a fresh breeze
Sailing out of Newport RI I have to change course do to weather conditions. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https...
Long Island Sound through East River in the rain single handed
Sailing down the Long Island Sound and through the East river in less than ideal weather. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/s...
Broken spars 😳 4 days alone offshore 🌊 NYC to Carolina.
Offshore solo sailing from New York to North Carolina. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https://cash.app/$SamHolme...
My $16,000 workshop
Sailing into Oriental NC and finding a workshop for the boat. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, cash app or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https://cash...
How to move a 28ft sailboat to your workshop
This video documents the preparation, haul out and transport of my Cape Dory 28 to my new workshop. I go over the costs and share an overview of the projects I will be working on in the coming months. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venm...
3d printing sailboat parts
I assemble a 3d printer for making boat parts. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https://cash.app/$SamHolmesSailin...
Setting up the workshop
I pick up a trailer to hauling junk out of my workshop, got a few new tools, installed a kitchen, and busted through a wall. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=23729325463...
Internal halyards and chopping the whisker pole
Repairing my mangled spinnaker pole and running my halyards inside of the mast. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes ht...
Fiberglassing fun!
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Hard dodger build part 1
I begin building the plywood hard dodger for my cape dory 28 sailboat. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https://cas...
Glassing over the devil seam
I get into a major fiberglass project as I track down leaks. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https://cash.app/$SamH...
The canvas sewing machine of my dreams
I assemble a Sailrite Fabricator sewing machine for the workshop. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https://cash.app...
Workshop update 3
Shop updates If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https://cash.app/$SamHolmesSailing https://www.paypal.me/soarsail Foll...
Finishing the hard dodger for offshore sailing
I finish up the fairing on the dodger, add some windows and give it a coat of paint If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes...
Bronze & carbon chainplates beastmode911 strong
I swap out the chainplates on my Cape Dory 28 and look into different options and metallurgy. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com...
Sailboat projects & some actual sailing!
I install my new throttle, wire the mast, fix a port light and actually go for a sail. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samho...
Heat on a boat! Chinese forced air diesel heater install
I install an inexpensive version of a diesel forced air heater on my sailboat. If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes http...
Sailing adventure on an 18ft boat
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Electrifying the windlass & making the pipe berth
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Sand blasting and bottom paint
Adventures in bottom prep and painting! If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://www.patreon.com/samholmes https://cash.app/$SamHolmesSailing https://w...
Sailpack build with Acryee Canvas
Making a new main sailpack for my boat using my Sailrite Fabricator and Acryee Canvas (https://acryee.com) If you’re interested in contributing, links for venmo, patreon, or paypal are below: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2372932546330624672 https://ww...
Fresh paint, the local news and a sailboat race
I paint the topsides of my boat with a custom color of total boat wet edge paint using the roll and tip method. I get featured in the local news and go on a sailboat race. Paint used: https://amzn.to/3dawWTt (commission link) News: https://wcti12.com/news...