E23: Five Days Alone at Sea, Catching a Huge Dorado

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  • @funwelldone
    @funwelldone4 жыл бұрын

    I watch several sailing Vlogs, and I finally figured out why I like yours the most. It is because you are a genuinely interesting young woman. A great role model for young girls/women, and men alike. You have an artist's eye for beauty, and a sailor's wit/sense of humor. Your warm spirit and calm clear voice makes even the most difficult days you are going through seem rewarding. Thank you for sharing your journey, and unlike some of the other commenters in this string of comments, I think you're great, your videos are great, and if you need to take more time in between each video then that is great as well. Cheers again!

  • @PatrioticTroll
    @PatrioticTroll4 жыл бұрын

    This will be your famous quote "pardon me I think I'm off course". I love that! Stay safe Holly. Thank you for another great video!

  • @toddteagarden2200
    @toddteagarden22004 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos-a lot of sailing videos are “couples sailing videos” and they have the same terrible music and it’s just exhausting lol. I like that you play your own music, have a great sense of humor, very creative, and your videos are real. I find I look forward to watching your adventures!!

  • @markstohler7004
    @markstohler70044 жыл бұрын

    Holly I think your something else!!!, I hope you don't mind but Iv"e been posting ads on the internet about you and mentioning your patreon . I hope this helps. god be with you.

  • @Dvseire
    @Dvseire4 жыл бұрын

    Sleep deprived Holly is hilarious, congratulations on catching your great fish. Regards Dave.

  • @jasonwhitehurst7576
    @jasonwhitehurst75764 жыл бұрын

    Love your format. It's like we're friends having a chat while sailing.

  • @jamiemitchell472
    @jamiemitchell4724 жыл бұрын

    Honey, you are tuff as nails!!! I wish more young people were more like you. Keep doing what your doing babygirl! I hope your family is proud

  • @dcbz6596
    @dcbz65963 жыл бұрын

    Another quick way to peel garlic..... Imagine that you are rubbing the palms of your hands together to warm them. Now do the same thing but with a clove of garlic between your palms. The skin will fall right off. This exercise will be easier on your hands if you simply trim the ends from the clove first. Additionally, my wife and I love your channel. We also worry about you at times. Stay safe.

  • @MarciaSouzadaSilva
    @MarciaSouzadaSilva4 жыл бұрын

    Love the paintings on the cockpit! Lovely colors. I also love the humble delicate wilde flowers in the cabin. The boat is looking great.

  • @Daniel-in-the-lions-den
    @Daniel-in-the-lions-den4 жыл бұрын

    Hi love your videos just a quick hint for peeling garlic... just put a clove on your board and lie a wide knife on top of it flat then give a quick bash with the heel of your hand ..the skin will fall away in your hands and it's easier to chop too...keep up the cool vids

  • @ImNotADeeJay
    @ImNotADeeJay4 жыл бұрын

    It is pretty wise what you do, now you are young and have energy and a fresh attitude, chasing adventures instead of chasing the dollar, pushing your boundaries instead of sticking to your confort zone. Cheers from Spain.

  • @seanc8054
    @seanc80544 жыл бұрын

    also if you lay the blade of your knife flat, and pop it with your other hand (with the garlic under the knife) it smooshes it and you can just pop the edible part out of the husk or shell or whatever thats called on garlic :)

  • @robertorzech2466
    @robertorzech24664 жыл бұрын

    I'm impressed you kept your doors closed in the bad weather. Most cruisers leave them open and manage to get good footage of a saloon half full of sea water from a breaking wave. Then they complain about all their electronics that got destroyed by the "Rogue Wave" Cheers

  • @micheldawes1
    @micheldawes14 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha ha, I. An’t stop giggling while I’m watching, because you are SOOO TIRED that you’re just rambling, you poor thing! Hope the Dorado is as delicious as he looks! ;-)

  • @perfentoo
    @perfentoo4 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been enjoying your voyage. You are unique and I get a kick out of your dry sense of humor. Sail on, sail on sailor.

  • @clifflong1203
    @clifflong12034 жыл бұрын

    Girl you rock!! Thank you so much for sharing your unique solo sailing adventures!!😘👌👍

  • @antoinem01
    @antoinem014 жыл бұрын

    very nice one!

  • @claycook5773
    @claycook5773 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, Holly! I'm not sure how often you check up on comments on your life 3 years ago, but I'm here. To avoid Spoiler alerts, I'm watching you in fast motion. I grew up in CT sailing on a 27' Tartan on LI Sound, and I remember hanking on the jibs. You are funny and wise and adventurous. I think you are the child my father wanted to have, but he made due with the ones the universe sent him. Are you deliberately being "Old School" with no tiller A/P and no roller furler and a meek engine, or is this finances, or just being Holly? Whatever, it's fun to watch you evolve. I'm about 3 years behind, but catching up fast. Prayers.

  • @dutchglobetrotter4513
    @dutchglobetrotter45134 жыл бұрын

    Dorado, Dolphin fish or Mahi-Mahi, they are amazingly beautiful and delicious fish.

  • @colinboniface194
    @colinboniface1944 жыл бұрын

    I'm really impressed you're not squeamish at all... you handled the gaff and stuck the fish like a thorough professional...