Sam Holmes Sailing follows Sam’s passages and boat projects, often aboard relatively small yachts. This profile brings together the vessels, journeys and collaborations covered in the earlier article.
In this article
The people behind Sam Holmes Sailing
Sam Holmes from the United States
What is publicly established about relationships?
The material used for this profile does not establish a current relationship status. A person appearing in a video, or being absent from recent uploads, is not reliable evidence of a relationship or separation.
Boats and projects
This section covers boats and projects described in the channel’s history; it is not a current ownership register.
Sam owns a 1979 Cape Dory 28 which he paid $9,000 for. This vessel was previously called FellowShip II out of Vero Beach, Florida.
He later painted the hull blue in North Carolina.
It’s currently in Sweden and hauled out for the winter while he explores the United States and the Bahamas.
He recently moved on to a Bayfield 29ft.
Sam has undertaken a massive renovation and upgrades including:
- A new wind vane
- Replacing the aging solar system
- Replacing the self-tailing winches
- A unique open-source autopilot
- 3d Printed sail parts
For another independent sailor’s vessel and projects, read about Adventures of an Old Sea Dog.
Journeys and notable episodes
Sam has explored mostly single-handedly in:
- The United States
- Hawaii
- Ireland
- Portugal
- Scotland
- Norway
- Sweden
Sam has done one crossing of the Pacific with a 23ft sailboat (his most popular video) plus one crossing of the Atlantic.
We can’t wait to see him come to Australia!
Sam hasn’t collaborated with any famous sailing YouTubers as he has chosen to stay low-key.
However, he has sailed with Olivia Wyatt on her Panda 34 in Hawaii which had previously considered to be the beginnings of a romatic relationship.
Sam has some incredible moments in sailing:
- His #1 video about solo sailing across the Pacific earned him millions of views for its genuine appeal
- Sam has openly talked about his challenges with living without a large intestine while sailing
- Selling his boat and meeting a girl who has a boat
- Numerous low-cost and creative DIY projects
Lauren Landers provides another solo-sailing perspective. Our Pacific crossing guide explains why the length of an individual passage differs from the time needed for a whole ocean itinerary.
Income and funding
The channel’s income cannot be established from views or subscriber counts alone. Advertising rates, audience support and commercial agreements vary, while filming, travel and boat expenses affect what is left after costs.
The earlier profile describes the following sources of revenue. These do not establish a verified monthly earnings total.
- Venmo donations
- Patreon subscriptions
- Cash app donations
- Paypal donations
- Amazon affiliate links
Frequently asked questions
Which boat names feature in the story?
His boat is called S/V Pickled Herring. His previous boat to that was called Swedish Fish.
His Hobie 16 doesn’t have a name currently.
Which locations does the profile cover?
The journeys covered in this profile include Florida, Sweden and the Bahamas. These are locations from the channel’s earlier story, not a statement of its current position. Check the date of a creator’s update before using it to infer where they are now.
What is known about Sam Holmes Sailing’s net worth?
This profile does not have verified financial records establishing a net-worth figure. Earlier estimates based on boat values, views or assumed business income were not supported by sufficient sourcing and have been removed. A vessel’s value alone does not establish its owner’s wealth.
