You were barely born when I was single hand sailing and I would have been proud to have you on my journey. Well done miss Holly, you make this world interesting.

@58landman

10 ай бұрын

@@ConJob-dt4ll YT will occasionally send me a note that I've violated one of their weird rules when I comment on the remarks made by some JO but I never make vulgar or sexist comments like the one you just made. See, I've raised a bunch of daughters and my respect for them precludes those kinds of retorts. I'm not going to turn you in for 'offending' me but you should take a fresh piece of TP and really wipe your mouth with it.

@dennismoroney

10 ай бұрын

Rude dude… wtf?

@alannewman85

10 ай бұрын

@@ConJob-dt4llThat’s rude. Go somewhere else.

@elizaandalisa

8 ай бұрын

Well said my old mate cheers n beers Marty Australia

@user-rl6bs4br8t

5 ай бұрын

Solo night cruising...no watch...what all do you navigate with? Thx

High stress situation indeed. A person has to live through it to know what it's like. You did great again Holly. Thumbs up.

@Salome10185

10 ай бұрын

OH YEAH, HOLLY IS EPIC, IF YOU EVER COME TO SAN DIEGO, CA.. PLEASE ANNOUNCE IT...SHELTER ISLAND...BIG FUN..🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

@hooligan6a

10 ай бұрын

@@ConJob-dt4llShe is out there sailing, where are you?

@WilliamCunninghamII

10 ай бұрын

@@hooligan6a in here bitching, that's where hahahaha.

Congratulations on your passage! You are one hell of a sailor! This video kept me on edge the entire time. I also loved your singing..

Holly… your new main… be sure and use plenty of luff tension to get max out of it. Sets the draft forward, eases leech tension. You shouldn’t see any wrinkles coming off the slide attachment points. Having the luff rope carry most of the load will make your sail last longer too. Love your toughness and resilience. Bravo

Well done for saving your boat in the channel and for having the serenity to film it. You are a trooper.

@jeffrandolf5673

11 ай бұрын

Yeah... stressful situations, especially getting blown onto a reef while trying to start your engine, by hand, usually don't implore "Gee... let me set up my camera & film this."

@annedelahay857

11 ай бұрын

We had a hose disconnect and all the coolant drain out while going through a pass on a coral atoll, the last thing on my mind was to grab the camera. It was the quickest we had unfurled both sails in our years of blue water sailing. Our buddy boat was filming and thought we were up for a race🤣

@WindHippieSailing

10 ай бұрын

It's always hard to balance filming these situations and dealing with them. I didnt' turn the camera on until the Geck was turned around and safely headed back out to sea but it was definitely a choice to take that time. Thanks for appreciating it :)

Well, you’ve proved that you are a seasoned sailor with good decisions and tenacity! Good job Holly⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️👏👏👏👏👏

Saltwater Joys!! You killed it! So beautiful! Anyone that has spent time in Newfoundland can appreciate that one 💙

@WindHippieSailing

10 ай бұрын

I'm so happy you recognized it! We lived in Newfoundland for a year when I was a kid and the music from there has a deep place in my heart

@GenXPats

10 ай бұрын

@WindHippieSailing we were so excited to hear it and you did a beautiful job! Well done! I was born and raised in Newfoundland so I understand the deep connection to the music. When I was a kid I saw the sailboats go by there and now I have one of my own in the Caribbean!

We admire what you do! Having done a passage like that and still having the skills/knowledge and ability to fix the engine to get in safely makes you one of a kind! Well done!

INSANE. Not just the situation, but the presence of mind to film while it’s going down. You are truly remarkable.

SO proud of you, Hol, for keeping your head about you in such a frightful situation. So proud!

You are such a trooper. You make it look easy. And we sailors know it’s not easy physically or mentally. Good bless you honey. Be safe.

My deepest respect and admiration, your heart is as big as the sun you where waiting for. I was freaking out watching the engine won't start. But thank god you had the Q flag out 😅. Well done !

Bravo Holly, that was just incredible and you are an awe inspiring master sailor. Best wishes from Ireland. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.

I don't think I've ever seen you sound even a little bit worried before in a vlog. Things can go south so fast, but you knew what to do and you got through it.

You never seize to amaze me! I have so much respect for you and what you do. Love & light from Cape Town.❤🇿🇦

I don’t know how you do it! 3 hours of 25 knots on Penobscot Bay has me frazzled. You are one tough and resourceful young woman. It’s not fair that you can also sing!

@edithdriver2094

11 ай бұрын

😊

It's so amazing to me that you are such an incredible sailor. You keep your cool when things go wrong. I love these videos! Incredible!!

Totally know how you feel. Had a 7 day Fiji-Vanuatu run with 40-60 knots on the aft beam the whole way. Really exhausting but I can’t imagine doing it on your own and finishing with a no motor situation on a reef entrance. Well done, I hope you enjoy Vanuatu - it’s a fantastic place.

I cant believe that a real "sailing" channel like yours hasnt got more subscribers when other "so called" sailingchannels just rake them in, i guess some people prefer to watch boats being repaired instead of sailed.. Keep up the good work Holly 🙂

Great video! Watched it twice 👍 I don't think that I've ever seen you so tired and exhausted in any other videos. You definitely are a badass sailor you deserve a long rest after that passage.👍❤️

That's some clear thinking and quick action to give yourself sea room, WTG Skipper!

Wow! You're one tough, and brave lady. I'm looking forward to your next journey. Stay safe.

That song comes from my province off newfoundland it's so amazing that it touches your heart across the ocean wow name is brodean

@WindHippieSailing

10 ай бұрын

We lived in Corner Brook for a winter when I was a kid!

This one looks to be intense 😳

Omgoodness, how harrowing! Glad you're safe and now grounded!!! enjoy, you're truely living the dream...

How cool is that. A girl crossing oceans solo, facing all the kind of challenges. Way to go Holly

Omg awesome episode!amazing how you deal with anxiety!What a feeling I got when the engine started!love the song you did harmonies and everything impressive!looking forward to the next episode let's go geco!❤

What a roller coaster ride in such a small boat (15:30 17:02) and still going on deck to reef or change sails!! The way you handle it with a positive attitude and a smile make you our true hero. You are not one of these tourists on extended vacations in a fancy all automated air conditioned Delos or Vagabonde luxury yachts You are at the side of the Joshua's of this world. you deserve everything you want and your own spot in the sunshine with your name on it too. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

@kirkrobbins9090

11 ай бұрын

I think SHE is THE SPOT OF SUNSHINE! Well done.

@WindHippieSailing

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much !! What a lovely comment to read

That seemed like a rough sail. You did it, much respect enjoy some quiet time. ⛵🏝️

Hi Neighbor! I'm writing to you from Presque Isle and I just discovered your channel on KZread today! You are a huge inspiration to a lot of people, I'm sure and I'm definitely one of them as well! Looking forward to watching more and learning about your adventures!

@WindHippieSailing

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! And a big hello to beautiful Maine

In the land of wanna be sailors on youtube,girl you are one of the few real deal much respect to you be safe and continue your journey .

You might not realize it, but that is damn impressive. Your ability to manage everything -- including caring for yourself -- and your ability to react and troubleshoot, again, is just so impressive. Well done! 👏 👏👏👏👏👏

A lovely strong sea warrior who takes it all in stride.

Holly, I am so happy to see how your channel has grown. Well deserved!! I have been with you since you had 12k subscribers, and still find my way back to you. Great video! 😁

@WindHippieSailing

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sticking with it for so long! You joined in the era of lots of wind noise in the mic haha

The coolest young sailor on the web…and totally unfazed by rough weather. And the bit with the engine at the end was genuinely dramatic

Pretty shocked to hear you sing "Salt water Joys". You knocked it out of the park!

Amazing adventures! Makes me a bit embarrassed about times I don't head out alone.

@WindHippieSailing

10 ай бұрын

Nah you have to really want to sail alone otherwise it's no fun. Sailing with crew is just as challenging in different ways

The best sailing singer.

You are one cool cucumber. The way you handle stress under pressure is absolutely amazing! Smooth sailing and I'm looking forward to your next video! Stay safe!

Hey good to see your making good speed.

OMG … so courageous. I was so on edge watching you start the engine. X

Love the singing and the sailing. Challenges you face and give us inspiration. Thank you, Holly.

It was so nice to hear you playing and singing again! I hope you are enjoying Vanuatu! Happy to be along on the adventure.

Perseverance girl! You did great and always do. Congratulations.

What a trip that was. Loved your singing!! Amazed that you managed to film your situation under the pressure you must have been in. So, so glad to hear that engine start. Must have been a relief to finally get some rest and sleep. Love your videos.

Grace under pressure. Well done. Your courage, determination and sense of humour are inspiring.

Let me say this I don't want anybody to misunderstand me or get me wrong I find you an extremely insightful and beautiful young woman I think the journey that you were taking and a barked Pond is extremely remarkable and I applaud you for that and I wish you the best journey of your life and, I'm I'm sure that it's going to be a continuously remarkable one and take care and bless you we love you we do adore you❤😊

You left us hanging with unanswered questions - DID YOU FIND THE COFFEE POT?!? (Also, this passage and your ability to capture it on film was fantastic!)

@WindHippieSailing

10 ай бұрын

What a cliff hanger eh? Spoiler for the next episode: I found it ;p

Fuck I'm so relieved that you made your journey from New Zealand to anywhere in better climates than way down here in the lower forties. I lived here all my life and springtime can be totally educational in these parts. You had fair winds and a calm though mostly overcast journey. Now you have made it away safely I feel it's safe to say that you are a world class Wind hippie. A sailor true. I thank you and God for the good passage you made because local waters can be so unforgiving and powerful. And now I know my boat can get me there too if I harness the courage and wisdom that you show us all! 💌

There's no closer harmony than singing with yourself! Nice cover and stupendous sea skills!

Could you show us how you reef and how you do sail changes I can't imagine doing that at night on deck solo, even jibing at night into an unknown anchorages sounds like you should hire a crew. be safe🙏♥️!

Wow, I hope that I can learn to be calm like you one day. When the engine didn't start my heart skipped a beat thinking about how worried I would be in that situation. But you just handled it like a boss! Thank you so much for taking us along for your journey🙏🏽 A small suggestion, when you talk about how you have your sails set up, it would be nice to get a visual. I'm still learning so the words make sense but a visual would be super helpful. Fair winds Captain🌬️⛵

Thanx for this episode. It was a long trip in pretty bad weather. Well done. It is something the average sailor wouldn't manage to do.

Oh she sings well also besides being a brave reckless soul storming across the sea. WOW

You are such a badass!! Thank you for bringing us along on your journeys. Your videos fuel our boring lives with a sense of adventure and wonderlust!!

Yikes water over cabin lights 😮 sounds like you championed through all the trials. High fives and you have been tested positive proven nautical skills. Best to you!

Holly, you are legend, girl!

Women sailors, I love em. Did you ever read Woman Alone by Claire Francis from the early 70s. It's like a diary with details of her stored foods etc. I hope you could write a book one day on your life sailing❤

It's nice to know you're out there doing this. I guess just because. This one looked pretty harsh, but it made a good show.

@saylaveenadmearedead

10 ай бұрын

Haha... I tend to wonder sometimes.

Thank you Holly for being so open about the fear and the way you deal with it. It helps a lot!

WOO HOO Holly!! What a great adventure! Love seeing you!! 😍🙌💓

You continue to amaze me. Being tired and stressed and you kept your head and made it. Well done.

ah, thanks Holly. tenacity, resilience, ingenuity, leaving behind past memories, the list is long.

Good adventure. Hope you get that gimbal fixed easily. Glad to see the dirt finally wash out of your eyes and your joy come back a few days in. Keep smiling and living the dream.

Your adventures astound me. You are so brave and resilient. Respect .

Great voice and song Mary Spender will be shocked as your on a boat.

Thank you for the sail!

WOW!!! How crazy was that!!!! You’re amazing, what a video. Keep going.

You're an inspiration, thank you for sharing your journey.

You have my utmost admiration!!

You are an inspiration!! Thanks for taking the time and effort to share your experience.

OMG I am so glad you made it! Your videos and your adventure are so incredibly inspiring. I know you will enjoy youir time on this new island.

Great Video, thank you so much.

Awesome Journey. Well done.

Wow!! Your determination is to be admired!

❤❤ crazy trip in. Bravo 👏

A most excellent episode...Indeed !!

OMG! This was awesome. I love your videos. Thank you for sharing.

Great video. Beautiful song.

You never cease to amaze me Captain!

Well done on all fronts. Great Vid. Thanks for sharing :)

Fantastic !!. I love your resourcefulness, positivity, and bravery. I am inspired as per usual by your videos. Thank you.

Nice one nice to see you safe

Congrats on your passage. Loved watching this one.

Thank you for sharing your journeys…..defineatley brave single handling take care safe travels

What n epic passage. Thank you, Holly for the glimpse into your travails.

Great to see such wonderful sails! They look fantastic. Be safe.

..what a nice song ! ..in that conditions ... I love your storytelling, thank you

Bloody brilliant, your videos always brings a smile to one’s face lol thank you once again for for a excellent video

That was exciting!

Well done and done well!!!

Lovin' the music. Great job with the mixing. You are a true inspiration! Thank you!

Holly, take a long skinny plastic bag like the ones that flags come in, cut a small round hole in the closed end for the autotiller's ram, and slide that over the unit. You can still see the display and mash the buttons through it. Has protected my Raymarine ST1000 from rain and spray for years. Why they don't make these ATs waterproof is beyond me!

@WindHippieSailing

10 ай бұрын

That's a great idea! I've started using the leg of my rainpants haha

@timwebb8153

10 ай бұрын

@@WindHippieSailing Hey, whatever works! Happy sailing!

You are my hero Holly. What courage and spunk.

I could watch you all day, love your work, God bless❤

I think your engine was hydrolocked. You got it going by handcranking it with the decompression valve engaged. Nothing wrong with your battery.

Glad that's done and you had some wonderful moments during this tough endurance test ! Great following you. love

Good stuff you're so brave

Awesome keep up the good work inspiring 😊

Very cool Holly. Love your calm assessment of the situation and solutions. "Sail on" as Snoopy says!