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Sam Holmes gets just a day at dream destination Wayag

A rough passage to Raja Ampat becomes an island-and-reef visit before the journey continues toward Waigeo and Sorong.

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Hundreds of miles of rough sailing only to be turned away from our dream destination

What do you do when hundreds of miles of upwind sailing earn you only a day at the destination? Sam Holmes makes the short visit count, exploring Wayag’s islands and reefs before moving on. His only new upload, “Hundreds of miles of rough sailing only to be turned away from our dream destination,” reached about 55,000 views shortly after its first day.

The journey starts with a dive to free a fouled anchor, then plenty of tacking against wind and current. Beyond Wayag, there is sailing under storm jib, scuba diving near Waigeo and a passage through Kabui Strait. Boat work comes along too: Sam makes parts with 3D printing and carbon fiber. An unexpected nighttime visitor, a flying fish, scatters bioluminescent splashes across the cockpit and deck.

Viewers are talking about the underwater camera’s color, the drone footage and Sam’s willingness to make repair parts himself. One also asks for a closer look at the costs of entering and leaving different countries, a practical companion to the reefs.

Subscriber numbers were unchanged over the week, and overall daily viewing is below its usual pace. Nearby travel channel Katie Roams had a particularly busy week, while Wonderhussy Adventures also grew. For Sam, the new passage video carries the most momentum, followed by “Making big miles offshore sailing through Indonesia,” with Ann-Elin and more reef exploration.

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What viewers say

Your creativity and ingenuity are so wonderful to watch. I love the fact that you make so many boat repairs because you are willing to try to make the pieces! I just love watching you create these things with your printer!
@donnahenderson140See it on YouTube
Drone footage is spectacular this time , and your underwater camera is doing a really good job
@WayneSchierholtSee it on YouTube
The new underwater camera is so good. The colour is great
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I have followed your channel for years and must say this is one of the best posts ever. Right up there with the African river expedition and your Atlantic crossings. Thanks so much for bringing us along on your adventures!
@MM-mu9qlSee it on YouTube
Favorite sailing channel by far. you dont just chill on the hard you fix as you go, which is more realistic for the normal sailor
@christopherpotyk8781See it on YouTube
You guys killed it on the underwater scenes!!!
@dantcoSee it on YouTube
I always wanted to sail the world like you do, but my life took a different path. Wife, children and providing for them consumed my youth. No regrets but Im old now and enjoy sharing your adventures. Safe travels.
@shilohandme3697See it on YouTube
Great episode. I've been following for a few years and I have to say the food onboard has improved a lot, Ann-Elin really has a gift for putting together a meal.
@colinrandall8195See it on YouTube
Such a great video killer diving snorkeling. Those reefs were amazing.
@chuliehoSee it on YouTube
What lovely memories you two are making. ❤
@stevemorrell4066See it on YouTube