Discovering Dugongs in Vanuatu WHSE128

[@aliciacaruso7887]

Yay diy sail ties! I made so many sail ties in my sailmaking apprenticeship, we used to give them away with our sails and sometimes to random folks who dropped in for free! Youre reminding me to just find a cheap blue water boat and get on this damn sailing dream. Someday i hope I cross paths with you! Your videos have been bringing me back to life lately, reminding me I don't need much to be happy. Adventure is the best medicine for my soul ⛵

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

You are such amazing story teller. I think it's a real skill to be able just to talk to camera with such a natural flow like you do. Thanks for sharing.

[@darlingsailor5381]

Yeah! Women power! Thanks for introducing Olivia.

[@brandonboand]

If only we had more Holly’s in the world ❤ you truly are Precious ❤

[@AngusJohnson-ei1kk]

This was great Holly. I had to take a second look . Sam Holmes had a video with Olivia so it's good to see folks meet up on the seas . Angus.

[@jacobfirst2365]

You are awesome! The pacific ocean and its Islands/atolls are also very awesome! ❤❤❤

[@perbirgerthorenfeldt5568]

It is a huge pleasure to see, hear and on KZbin experience, how you and your solo sailing friends, live your lives in a fantastic way. And you are so fantastic at describing, what you experience out on the world's oceans, in a really good, captivating way. I wish you and your sailing friends, a really good 2024 with hopefully good winds on your way.

[@BrookePalmer]

So happy to see this collab with Olivia!! I've been following her instagram recently and her posts are fabulous. So inspired by both of your stories!

[@Regencyexpress1769]

Two the my favourite sailors , this is a treat !!!

[@miken7629]

Talking wine, I got Antidiuretic Wine called "Pinot More".

[@suzannechance5876]

Lol😊

[@joeglenn1480]

You are both amazing sailing women, keep the adventures coming, hope to start sailing soon myself.

[@brucewalker5890]

Dugongs and manatees are different but related. Both eat sea grass, both have good hearing and both are related to elephants. Dugongs have seven neck vertebrae whereas manatees have six. Manatees can be bigger growing to 13 feet and dugongs grow to 10 feet. Manatees live for around 40 years and dugongs live to around seventy years. Dugongs have a fluked tail like a whale. The manatee tail is not fluked. Manatees have good eyesight. Dugongs have poor eyesight. Three species of manatee: African, American or West Indian and Amazonian. Dugongs found around Australia and Pacific.

[@BrandonSmith-qx8jx]

Thanks, Costanza

[@kimberlyonseastar]

This episode you have proven yourself to be a true Hippie ❤ ☮️ 🎉

[@sailingvagabonds]

It’s good to see Olivia with you, she’s an amazing woman and I’m proud of her accomplishments

[@robertscranton8293]

Most excellent episode indeed...Dan seems like a nice young man and you seem excited to have him onboard. I think this is good for you.

[@cornishhh]

Lovely video. I completely agree about the feeling of independence and empowerment you get from mending and making do. It's very green too.

[@mikefrench3800]

I am really liking the windy nippies

[@sthtemp2]

Greetings from the Great State of Maine. First snow yesterday in The County. Time to put the boat up. Holly, with this episode, your videography, music, editing, and especially your narration have deepened. Perhaps due to where your mind, body, and soul are at. I heart your stuff. Soft breezes.

[@sails3538]

Yes... Building your parts.. That self sufficienty is awesome. Today its a SS traveler car for the new aft mast. Fair winds H.

[@iansenior9759]

Its nice to meet up with friends and sail with a companion. I think your very brave crossing oceans on your own. Id find it too expensive to fly out to places joining a boat to crew. Thanks to you, Jibsea and Le Vagabond I can cruise the worlds oceans from the security of my sofa and see you on widescreen TV.

[@TinCupChalice40]

Sweetie, I’m 61 and wish my dreams were still alive as yours are. You should write a book as you travel. If that sounds too daunting, take the advice given to Jimmy Buffett as he started to write his book, Pirate Looks At 50. Norman wok told him to just write one page a day just one page a day, and Jimmy did that, and found it to be much easier on him, and the book came together, much faster than he thought. Think about all the times you wished you could have caught something on Camera but didn’t, the book gives you the chance to go back and share your experiences and thoughts with the reader in great detail. I hope you do something like that, it would be a great gift to our sailing community.

[@icholash]

I have no idea what Olivia 's channel is called. I watched the end lots of times. Can't get it.

[@saxophool]

Pretty sure she's working on that already.😊

[@Dogsbestfriend001]

Greg your never too old. You're in your prime. Set sail.

[@TinCupChalice40]

Hope so @@saxophool

[@brandonboand]

GREAT ADVICE ❤ I was just thinking home much i enjoyed hearing her tell her story and pondering am I to old to pull something like this off? Thank you for your wonderful content and awesome inspiration ❤❤❤

[@AnatolyKern]

It is so nice to see people buddy boating, sharing is caring. If you are looking for the best cruiser all-time wear watch to replace with - casio protrek prw3000 could be a very good option. barometer, radio clock sync, solar charge, compass and very reliable, just buy some spare straps as they need replacement regularly.

[@Twinflameadventures1111]

I love Mama Zula! Good choice in music ❤

[@propertymanagement7011]

Thanks Tish!!

[@denislamadeleine1181]

It looks like another great adventure for you Holly. Thanks for introducing Olivia, I love to watch these solo sailor or sailor-ess??? channels. It is so interesting to see the bravery and knowledge of a solo sailor I'm already waiting for your next video...have a great one and fair winds.

[@brandonboand]

❤

[@bobv8219]

Holly , you’re such a cool gal . Daddy un mum are so so amazed they’ve created such amazing humans as yourself. Keep amazing us. We love you beautiful gal.

[@goetzfrank4090]

These Dugongs are seriously cute. I would love to free dive with them. Awesome sailing on fairly small boats. I crossed the pacific on a 30 footer…. it seems like you guys are not much longer.

[@sailingliberator3395]

Very cool sister squirrel.. always an informative pleasure to watch your adventures of life

[@kimfoots1288]

We called that all hands on deck sailing ⛵️ waving hand from Maryland🖐

[@rainfinger]

Great video, thanking you for introducing Olivia.

[@therokenman2594]

Holly, you are the best! Keep it up!

[@saxophool]

Great episode, Holly! Wish I could give two thumbs up! 👍

[@lorenzoblum868]

Subscribed a couple years ago but not following your adventures as much as I should because each time I do it's a bowl of fresh air...

[@charles.neuman18]

Wow, you seem much more at ease and "yourself" in recent episodes (interestingly, with Dan in the picture).

[@skaraborgcraft]

Dugongs are trippy......what a dive.

[@SamuelKTennis]

Thank you Holly and I will check out your friend's channel.

[@kranzonguam]

Dugong are amazing! Take good care and keep having fun!! Cheers from Guam! 🇬🇺

[@Roskellan]

Pretty cool. Interesting times.

[@Richard_Lush]

Found your channel and loving it. Solo sailing is something that takes a lot of experience and bravery. It’s very impressive. Thanks for documenting your travels. There would be some war relics there I’m sure. As far as I know the Japanese were ensconced in some of those islands during WW2. Be an interesting add on to your log if you haven’t already.

[@sailingwiththejamess]

Gorgeous undeewater footage ❤

[@patrickjames1080]

Brilllllliant Hippy - thanks for sharing ⛵️ 👍

[@roadboat9216]

Thanks for another great video. The Dugongs are much like Manatees. I have dove with them but not in the incredible setting that you had, above and below the water.

[@tome584]

Love your video very nicely done . The underwater shots were beautiful. Keep praying for peace on Earth. 🌎P.O.E.🌎

[@tas32engineering]

Amazing footage of pacific & life on board. Early cyclone season.

[@cruisinglazysunday4224]

Got to love a Clean Skin pick n mix! Miss you.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Indeed! I believe it was you guys who told me to look for it!

[@DougVarble]

Thanks for the introduction, I will follow her🎉

[@mckenziekeith7434]

The narration at the beginning was hilarious.

[@fatherwilliam7256]

Amazing moment with the Dugongs! It's videos like this that inspired me to move onto my boat. Thank you for sharing!

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Hi Captain Olivia! I love your friends Captain Holly. Y'all are truly a brother and sisterhood of sailing.

[@detacheddad3396]

Amazing! Your friend is very interesting as well. You were right about her editing

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Aloha from Hawaiian islands 🏝 ⛵️ another great video filming, Always enjoyable seeing you sailing ⛵️ so many beautiful islands in the South Pacific.Fear winds and following seas 🌊

[@JCGible]

Great episode. 😊 Thank you ❤

[@alexandramorkin400]

Great anchorages….thanks again!

[@enzocattin5499]

One of yours best videos thanks for sharing

[@JeroenSWart]

Magical to float there with the beings!

[@FlyNineVictor]

Hi Holly, I watch your videos occasionally. I have to say that you are getting much better at video production! Nice job.

[@richardoates5435]

First i remember seeing you in oriental nc years ago. Second i remember watching olivia sailing wiith sam holmes years ago as well. Small fun world. Safe travels.

[@TheEriefan]

Another outstanding video!!!

[@holodeckdragon8876]

Love it and your friend. Happy trails!!

[@sailorsamperson3345]

I have only seen a solitary dugong near Marsa Alam, Egypt and that was amazing. To see as many as you did looks truly special.

[@dale6349]

We had a 8 ton 30ft cutter with tan bark sails!

[@deansutherland3570]

The video was so nice, I've watched it twice. I love what you get to do

[@jimmcgarry8466]

Oooh, Dan... lucky guy. He's gonna get his groove on..

[@williesful]

Wow, so good. Thank you

[@raymaulder7383]

Another great video, thanks. Pleased the Kiwis introduced you to Cleanskin wines, very rare to get a poor quality one.

[@amelbeecher6097]

Incredible!! Thankyou so much.

[@joeltippens2473]

OMG- you two mermaid pirates together! an adorable force! Ready to handle whatever!

[@joeltippens2473]

you and olivia should adventure together more!

[@henryguthery5311]

Love watching your videos ❤

[@faelsinnes]

Nice one, secod time Wilderness has met up with you, I think. By the way that was a wicked thing to do to the young lad with the halyard. But funny.

[@ministry_of_love]

How could life be so much more wonderful?

[@fxpthl]

Another great posting dear. So just what is your relationship all about with Dan? Oh yes, those sea creatures reminded me of the Manatee’s in the southern waters of America.

[@IslandersReels]

I’ve been in my boat see sailing across us hehe did you see dugongs

[@geezenslaw]

Yes you and Ms Wyatt (spelling...?) were great to watch at depth... the freediving is the best... I believe I have seen the word Dugong nontheless I realize now I have never seen a Dugong... now I have thanks to folks on the The Geck and The Juniper... Yep, don't let the Consumerism get you sucked in... I'm a big fan of my Sailrite gear especially my Speedy Stitcher... Keep up the good work sailing with your friends and Fair Winds...

[@davidpearson8954]

Awesome video Winhippie. Let's hope you have some more heavenish sails coming up. I saw a dugong with my kids in WA in 2002 near Exmouth. We were fishing off a beach sandspit. I thought it was the brown back of someone snorkelling! then realised it was a dugong. I didn't have my glasses on! Very cool and totally excellent, you got so close to so many. They are vegetarian compared to most sea mammals that are carnivores? Right? Take care, be safe, and we look forward to two weeks' time. :)

[@WindHippieSailing]

They eat sea grass. Very peaceful little beasties

[@pakistandivingspearfishing]

Very nice ❤❤❤

[@LondonerBerlin]

Nice sail ties ! Will be sewing my own as well.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Hell yeah!

[@Tomatohope]

Amazing observation with the Dugongs. maybe professsionals might be interested

[@royferguson2297]

Kieta in Bougainville is beautiful as is Anewa Bay.

[@Peterl850]

You're awesome. Much Respect

[@ericlogan6159]

Sorry didn't catch the other 🧜‍♀️ channel name.?

[@jsvno]

The laundry can be done behind the boat like the Old Seadog does it. Just tow the stuff behind your boat for some hours, then rinse in freshwater. Then dry. Of course u know all of this....

[@luisvelarde6168]

Wow, that is awesome

[@47colton]

Doing a "Sniff Check, what of it!" Omg I just spit my coffee all over..lol. I would die if my wife ever said something like that!

[@SailingSarah]

You are a young female Jacques Cousteau! LOL EDIT: million respect points for mentioning that young ladies channel, you are really sweet for that! I hope to get to meet you guys one day be safe! ❤️

[@darranpowell6481]

inspiring young lady 😊

[@brendonnz1964]

Where was the Wineshop where you purchased the Wine, Thanks.

[@jorgeluismendeztantalean-ps3vi]

Que bonita expwriencia

[@grendel1960a]

I am a great supporter of fixing things up and making my own new things rather than just spending money to buy new, I think just about every tool I own is second hand and fixed up, rather than new.

[@chuckhillier4153]

Well done! Thanks. Respect for hanking-on instead of furling.

[@AzucenaAnteliz]

Lindo Video..!! 😃

[@19Loretta69]

I liked the guitar music in the beginning of this episode. Could you tell me more about that music?

[@rickhunt4487]

That's how I check laundry to LOL 😅

[@csafdari]

If you put a twist in the part that forms the loop, it becomes easier to cinch-down.

[@frankiebanjo3251]

Kinda new to you channel ...who is camera shy Dan? Loving your adventures

[@lorenavanessasanchezurquiz8398]

Me encanta la vida en el mar

[@marfitagonzales7259]

Muy bonito el contenido del video 👏

[@elguiye_20k]

Hermoso lugar

[@AbnerRios-cq2qn]

Muy bonito el mar

[@eduardoespinoza4824]

Exelente vista

[@Gorgemainframe]

dam it I do the sniff test as well 😂 nice vid those sea creatures were scary I can't spell do gones😢