You are such a breath or fresh air. No fancy stuff, just a free spirit who has escaped the insanity living your life on your terms. Thanks for who you are and what you do.

An easy way to check for a rotten egg is to fill a glass with water. Drop your egg in. If it sits at the bottom, it's good. If it floats to the top, it's a bad one! 🥚 🍳

You mentioned Guadalcanal, thousands of Marines died in the Solomon Islands in WWII. They would be proud of your courage single handing through their gaveyard.

@WindHippieSailing

6 ай бұрын

Their history is everywhere. It's amazing to see it all first hand

@TheSirUno

6 ай бұрын

Ahem…and sailors. More, actually. 😉

@jameshassell8110

6 ай бұрын

The Army also had a major presence on Guadalcanal. My dad was there. But the Marines got all the glory.

@jameshassell8110

6 ай бұрын

Holly - was that Savo island in the distance?

@christopherwhite1648

6 ай бұрын

Don't forget the thousands of Japanese soldiers and sailors who died for their Emperor. For a great read (even better on audiobook) Midnight in the Pacific by George Wheelan. A great history of the Guadalcanal campaign in World War 2. I love following your adventures.

You insprired me to buy a '30 Irwin in St. Simons ,GA and I'm getting it ready to set sail. Love your attitude and determination on getting things done and following your dreams. You are one of the most ALIIVE people I've had the honor of following. Cheers!.

@WindHippieSailing

6 ай бұрын

Congrats on the new boat!! And thanks for the kind note :)

Concerning the eggs, you can test an egg by putting it in a glass of fresh water. A fresh egg will sink fast and lay flat , if it sink but stays pointing up or sink really slow it’ll need to be cook well, if it floats it’s no longer good to eat. Note than an egg even fresh will float in seawater.

@tonybell8752

6 ай бұрын

The only problem is,freshwater is very precious on a sailboat.So you couldn't use it in that manner.

@joedefraties3304

6 ай бұрын

@@tonybell8752you could always check and then drink the water for sure

"Accepting what you have and not worrying about what's to come"..thanks!! I needed that one right now..😊❤ (besides what I try to follow "Sail by today's wind..yesterday's wind will no longer take you forward..tomorrow's wind may stay out..sail by today's wind"..or at least try😅)

@WindHippieSailing

6 ай бұрын

Ooo I like that one too

How have I made popcorn as a snack lo these many years and never thought to sprinkle on some nutritional yeast!? Truly this channel gives and gives and gives.

Try the egg water test, simply fill a glass or bowl with cold water and submerge the eggs. If the eggs sink to the bottom and lay flat on their side, they're still fresh.

@bbk2325

6 ай бұрын

She is limited on water though.

@underthetornado

6 ай бұрын

If they float? No good.

@Kit2Canada

6 ай бұрын

@@bbk2325Sure, water is limited. But egg is in the shell - so it can be used for drink or tea.

@Kit2Canada

6 ай бұрын

@@underthetornadoEggactly - the gas in rotting egg will allow it to float.

@chhindz

6 ай бұрын

If they float they are a witch.

It's a shame the weather in New Zealand was so dreadful while you were here. It would have to have been the worst summer we've had for ages and ages.

@WindHippieSailing

6 ай бұрын

I still had an amazing time!

Happy New Year Captain! I love how you traded your books to the natives for food, flowers and other stuff. I'm sure they were happy to get them. I hate that the guy in the canoe ran you off. He cheated himself out of a wonderful new friendship. Sail on Captain, sail on! ⛵😎

@WindHippieSailing

6 ай бұрын

Happy New year to you too!!!

Mesmerizing Holly, volcano, smiles for the first time in awhile, even while talking YOU'RE smiling!!!! Love ya young lady, groovy 💞

@peterwhite7252

6 ай бұрын

I liked the groovy man that is real hippy

Second post. The Respect I have for ya is immense,you are my peace Holly, keep the smile 😊 much love from Texas 👍🇺🇸❤️

There is a place for both the paper and the kindle. The Kindle is just so convenient. There are many free books out there too available online. Just make sure to back up your electronic library once in a while.

Love your attitude to life, living and the spirit of sailing

@svlonestar7645

6 ай бұрын

Wanta buy a boat?😅..

@coljhall

6 ай бұрын

@@svlonestar7645 already got one 😀

When you said “there’s no human dynamic to get in the way” I totally understood what you meant.

Groovy!!??😂 What are you, some kind of a Wind Hippy? 😅

Thank you for sharing. Love it.

love your videos thanks for the content!

Cheers Holly!wishing you clear skies and fair winds!love your show!

Thanks Holly for another great down to earth vid. You are so balanced, safe travels.

Happy to see you've had a great passage...at last!

@WindHippieSailing

6 ай бұрын

Meeee tooooo

Hi, there is a Dutch lady sailing solo around ( Atlantic ) on a sistership of yours; Sailing Loveworx. Cheers.

Thanks for sharing your seamanship experience, very helpful.

Beautiful passage. Living vicariously as usual. Cheers and good luck.

Love watching your vids❤

Thanks for the great food tips! It's so good to see the real side of passages and this was a good one. Namaste.

The song by the sunset is so magic, thank you for sharing those moments.

Holly, thank you so much for your episodes. I was missing them after 2 weeks.

What a beautiful video and that song was perfect for the mood.

Love your update Holly! 😍🙌💗💖💞💫

Thanks for sharing. I love the shot while you were cooking the eggs, where you can see the waves behind everyonce in a while.

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Good luck and all the best safety passages.

Thanx for this episode. It is always nice to watch your videos.

Thank you for sharing the meals you prep. 🤙🏼

I love your videos. You are so brave. Please be careful, not only with the ocean but also with the people you meet.

Such a happy and positive video, I think the happiest we have seen you since your sister visited you, stay safe love your work❤❤

Great Video from a genuine person. Luv ya gutz Holly.

Awesomeness runs through your veins... Love everything about your Vids, sense of humor and narratives...

Thank yo9u so much Holly, your videos are so very entertaining they are real pleasure. Your spirit is indomitable. I am so glad it was a pleasant crossing and congratulations on getting your spiritual mojo going again!

Groovy, clouds ⛅️ 😊. I’ll bite. Yes you’re very groovy too 😊. Your videos are groovy. 💙

Thanks for the videos! Missed some videos because of my algorithm or whatever. Glad your still going! Thanks again

Good to see you are eating well. Keep smiling. Pura Vida

Hi Holly glad to hear it's going well have fun be careful ☺️

Best wishes for the New Year!

Happy New Year from YVR !!

Happy New Year Skipper...Holly good to see you & Gecko back on the briny...Fair Winds & Following Seas

Happy New Year :)

I use a 2" fruit blade (definitely not a knife) to crack eggs open. This cuts the inner skin making the halving process more precise and also creates the hole to sniff the egg. Any relatively light sharpish knife does the same, as does a metal spatula. Also never put a metal spatula in your mouth. It gives you the "Joker" smile. Had to learn that the hard way.. For the thermos, a loop of chosen material attached to the corner of the sink would keep it in place. Depending on the final product, it can be moved to the side and/or stored nearby, from where it could be flipped back in service for holding the thermos when needed. If the attachment is strong enough, it can double as a handle/hand towel holder etc.

Great upload, and I'm glad to hear that you're in a better state of mind, give your lovely passage, with perfect conditions - I think that I absorbed your vibe completely for just a few minutes. As an occasional sailor, who can appreciate "that feeling" that you only get from that....comfort, from stopping worrying about stuff that no right to be in that place at that time. Thank you, Ms. Hippie 🌟

Let the good vibes roll!

I just watched this as the first one of your videos (suggested by YT because i watch a lot of sailing YT). This was such a fun video. Thanks for sharing. I will definitely subscribe.

Wishing you all good things on your adventure sweet girl.❤❤❤❤❤

It´s too Great to see you,your sister,your parents and your Friends like this. In your Home.Have a nice Trip to the boat!

Float test your eggs like the other person said. If they sink they are good. If they sink and stand up they are a couple weeks old, if they float they are bad. The Lil pocket on top the egg will fill with gas when they are bad and make it float. Also u can water glass eggs. They last forever that way. Also if u get farm fresh eggs u don't need to refrigerate them

Wishing an adventurous and safe 2024💕

Your just awesome. I'm learning from u thnx😊

The times one endures makes the nice times sweeter in my opinion. Good stuff.

Great video Amiga!😊

Great episode. Love the grapefruit and popcorn for lunch. But you should find another way to make the popcorn. Your way burns oil. You're still young, but if your liver hurts, that's why.

Watching groovy clouds! Love it!

Hi Holly ,, Nice to see you enjoying the Pacific ,, As a kid I grew up on SAO in the 50s ,, Take care always ,,

Look at that a large smoking volcano. King Kong is definitely on that island

Love the courage and freedom you have.

You're so well spoken. Very articulate. Thoroughly enjoy just listening to you talk 🗣👂

Just a thought, many of us are super interested in the sailing aspect of your life. When you do something that seems really basic to you like putting a reef in your sail, I think that would make super interesting content 😊

@Clyde6frame

6 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more !more theory on what actually is going on with the sail of the sailboat not a sailer but I’m willing to listen to one ⛵️

@WindHippieSailing

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for that! It's always hard to remember to keep that perspective

So enjoy checking in on your journeys from time-to-time. Grand adventure and such a well lived young life. Fair winds.

I drank the Kindle Koolaid as well, and couldn’t be more pleased. Enjoyed your video Holly.

"Bougie hardtack." Priceless! I love it!

I put my questions over on Patreon, but one thing I will say here is this is the type of sail that makes everyone want to sail. Lovely and Beautiful and you did very well. Your remark about the wind reminds me of Ursala La Quin's fiction...

Ok I’m ready to sail with you!😘

I loved you Dad’s book and I love watching your videos! You should tell KZread about the book! I’m sure people would love to know more about details about your AWESOME family!

check you eggs by floating them in water Place your eggs in the water. If your eggs sink to the bottom and lie flat on their sides, they are very fresh. If your eggs stand on one end at the bottom, they are a few weeks old, but still fine to eat. If your eggs float to the surface, they are no longer fresh.

Happy new year young lady xxx

At 15:41 ... those little storages in the kitchen look so awesome!!! 😱

Your eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce is sometimes referred to as "shakshuka". My older daughter (about your age) makes if often. It's good with feta cheese or greek yogurt.

Another Awesome video!!😂❤ I'll trade weather with you...lol it's 27 here in CA Mohave Desert Mountains in a living gold mining Ghost town.❤ Looking forward to seeing your latest anchor!😂Happy New Year!!🥂🎊⚘

I love the fact that you know as much about sailing as I do! I watch a lot of vlogs about sailing and I don’t think anyone talks the sailing language as well as you do. So I’m thanks, and hoping you’ll continue, I am now a subscriber!

Have a nice safe trip hun ❤❤❤❤

Wonderful video!

Got to say, and i have never said this, but i am actually impressed. Very good things i see here and im happy and smiling. Good job. Just good job. The sea is awesome and i love the attitude. It means so much. Just good job on the videos

capt on SV Jayden Marie..... when wing on wing the main sail boom should be on the windward side of the boat.... help keeps the head sail full. dead down wind trick we use is flying two head sails wing on wing with a reefed main pulled to center makes for a more stable downwind sail.

HI the arnotts aussie biscuits are proniunced "Say-0" biscuits or at least that's what we called them when i was a kid, butter and vevimite is great on say=os\'s

@davidthesailor5022

2 ай бұрын

Definitely Say-O. According to Ross Arnott Sao was the name of a yacht his grandfather saw on Lake Macquarie and named the biscuit after.

Our favourite girl sailor.You entrance us with your Odyssey across the oceans ,your fine seamanship,your charm courage and bravery.A must watch.

Good stuff! I love how when you are in the cabin and you are standing still and everything behind you is rocking back and forth. Looks like a Monty Python skit with people waving "ship cabin pics" in the background to indicate "wavy seas".

Saving money for my boat license. So envy you being in the wild out there. Love your vibe and the videos. Greetings from the sunny germany. 😂

Enjoyable video. Here a tip to check your eggs: Place your eggs in the water. If your eggs sink to the bottom and lie flat on their sides, they are very fresh. If your eggs stand on one end at the bottom, they are a few weeks old, but still fine to eat. If your eggs float to the surface, they are no longer fresh.

Yes! Susan Casey and "The Wave"! I think I mentioned a while ago in one of my comments, a recommendation for that book. I go back to it every year or so and reread it and enjoy it each time just as much as I did the first time I read it. Maybe someday you will get to meet her! I've yet to read "Voices in the Ocean". Another author who is great is Sy Montgomery - ANY book she writes is great but my personal fave is "The Soul of an Octopus". Happy reading, Hols! XO Darcee

Never once considered patronage. I love what you do and am amazed at your mindset, energy, desire to attempt. So pure..... Gonna try for sure.

Brilliant tips on cooking eating underway. Thank you🙂

Hi Holly looks great weather need a wee drop of puff mate Weather high humidity 27deg here in the Bay of Plenty Maketu Newzealand Cheers for fine fair wind at yer back mate .😅

Hi Holly. FYI in Aus we pronounce SAO as it is written i.e. one word like "sayo" - not as 3 separate letters. Loving your channel and your adventures

You truly are an amazing woman.

Fantastic job on the narrative, on the whole content actually but, your super articulate narration is a generational standout!

Winnie the pooh blanket shade in the cockpit??? Luv it Yeah finally a nice bit of Pacific Ocean bliss... so rare when you are going with a group. On a schedule an all but being a solo sailor is so challenging when entering coral areas. Thesun needs tobe at the right angle to see bombies and you are headed to an area of danger on land and sea... unfortunately. 40 years ago the Solomons were called the friendly islands.

Great passage! Yep, that Kindle is a wonderful device. I downloaded the “Kindle for iPad” app, and now do all my book reading on the iPad ~ much larger screen than the Kindle ~ I like reading on the iPad much bettah …. 😊

Really enjoy your videos. You can test the egg in a small jar of water. If it floats it's rotten due to the gas making it boyent.

You. Are. Amazing. ❤

Love your background music, sail on girl

Here's to a great 2024. Safe passages!

Keep the faith and stay the Course !