E14: Exploring Dominica, Fixing Dinghy Mast, Creating Rainwater Collection System

[@Josh-e2l]

You're a bloody legend, I'm binge watching your vids from the beginning. Love your ingenuity and humour

[@robertlee8042]

Your voice over audio is perfect. The technical quality is up and close and intimate sounding. I’d love to know how you do that technically. Your audio with the video camera is very very good. Only slightly less intimate than the voice over. I also think your narration about the river was perfect. Did you write that first or are you a natural story teller? Your narration is worthy of being written without video. The thing you say are interesting. The way you say them is engaging. You are a very talented young lady.

[@kevinhildum9186]

You're always so calm at least in your videos but I think this tells what you're like in real life I believe you'd be a very special easy person to get along with thank you for sharing your adventures upon the ocean

[@frederickoning191]

Dominica certainly is beautiful! You are moving through many splendid experiences. I'm impressed by your sensitivity to the environment!

[@DavidBridger1]

What a beautiful river you took us down. Deep peace there. Thank you.

[@r.michaeldunwiddie2449]

I went to Dominica twice in the early 90s on SCUBA trips. I hope you had time to see the Boiling Lake in the interior of the island. It's a dificult hike and took us 7 1/2 hours to complete. The Emerald Pool was amazing all in all it was one of my favorite islands to go to. We would dive in the morning and hike with a guide in the afternoon. Great place to visit!

[@robertlee8042]

You ever think about how much water there is in our world? Vonnegut wrote a book that dealt with something called ice-nine. Read it. I think you’ll love it. I do not remember the title. I read it 50 years ago. But being a genuine water baby you’ll love it. The idea is such an obvious gotcha. All the water of the world is connected! And there’s so much of it! I subscribe and support several sailing offerings but yours are by far the sweetest.

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

Hey Holly, another great video! Great job on the sailing dinghy mast! Thank you Tish, we also appreciate your hard work to upload Holly's adventures for us! Cheers 🍷🍺👍😎

[@sailingeh3734]

You're doing a great job with the videos, the images you're taking, and the narration :) I was in Spider Bay Marina in the north channel of Lake Huron and met up with a sailing family from the states and we both brought you up as a channel we were enjoying- marvelling at your background, passion for following your dream, and the things you've done to make it happen. In talking about you, however, we also brought up your folks and so I'll be checking their adventures out next! So there ya go, 15k subscribed and you're now becoming the topic of discussion!

[@pdutube]

The little bit of Dominica you've shown us is gorgeous! I love polite and curious sea creatures, like that little jellyfish at 11:35, that has slightly less pigmentation than I do.

[@theoriginalaquawoman]

Looking forward to your question/answer video. I’m more of an off-season kinda girl as well. No distractions, no waiting, just Nature and sweet sweet Peace. ☮️ ✌🏻

[@2bitrasputin793]

I've never even HEARD of Dominica. So that is always a good sign.

[@strietermarinesurvey1415]

Been to Dominica before and did the cable car tour what an amazing place! Very friendly people very primitive! You might consider filling the bottom of the mast with solid epoxy with some 404, 406 filler, that might keep it from bending so much! Thanks for sharing! Be safe girl!

[@cosmowerkstapes]

Dominica looks like my cup of tea.

[@trtnhpics]

Thanks for sharing. Peace & love from N.H. U.S.A.

[@estrelladelmar6466]

I just got my first boat and learning is challenging and fun. Seeing your success and struggles keeps me stoked!

[@jabariterrence4539]

Pro tip : watch movies at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies these days.

[@josiahcohen7428]

@Jabari Terrence yea, I've been watching on Flixzone for months myself :D

[@omegamanprivate7132]

Hooray for boat fixing! Keep us up on it. Want to see how well both the raincatcher and the sail dingy works. You should buy a model sailboat and tie it to the back of the sail dingy. Funny to me.

[@davidwoods304]

For some reason I read wild hippie for about a week lol. Wind hipster makes more sense . Love yr work .

[@theislandpackrat]

Thats a great way to get water, If you put it up at night then no birds pooping and you get really good water!

[@furtherahead5867]

What a great place to take some zeros. Thanks for sharing. Your getting stronger everyday and The world is yours

[@patrickgoff9514]

Thank you! I lived in Portsmouth for 9 years. Mostly better weather. I miss it there.... Will go back😄

[@ndanieltx]

When solo ossible to mount a GoPro front of boat maybe in the water connect wifi to tablet to spot better anchorage and sandy spots hollowed out in the grass.

[@CaptainJohnmaddux]

Thanks for this week report! And thanks for making our lives better. John The Limo Driver from Kansas city

[@chipw4622]

Wow, Monday already! And you made my world a better place. Thanks

[@Trevorburk1]

You are such a brave girl. As a father I hope my little girl grows to be just as fearless and strong as you. But as her father I will probably go crazy with my fear for her. Love the videos. Stay safe and enjoy

[@WindHippieSailing]

Wow thanks so much! Best part about raising a fearless daughter is that you get to go on adventures with her when she gets older!

[@jerryvinson5840]

Those waterfalls were beautiful. I always look forward to your videos and wish you could post many more. I wish I were there sailing too!!!!

[@lightman489]

At least you care about just throwing an anchor and tearing up the bottom thanks for making me look forward to Mondays

[@Burger1097]

When I saw your bucket hanging on the boom, I pictured the hose adapter in the bottom of the bucket. That way you could fill up any jug or holding tank.

[@tghounsell]

Wow, Dominica looks so incredibly beautiful. And i really liked your anchoring talk. Well done!

[@herberttorojr7640]

Omg i love your videos and want to sail to some of the spots you been too but we need to seriously do a gofundme to get your frig fixed or get you a domectic freezer/frig cooler

[@ImNotADeeJay]

you are very resourceful and self-reliant. Tons of respect.

[@danielbarbee7712]

Hey hey it's Monday.. love your videos.

[@trevorward1690]

Love your videos always beautiful

[@thomasalexander8499]

My favorite island in the Caribbean

[@frankrice5364]

Thank you for sharing ma,am

[@JoelWelter]

Well, you've done another great, personal vid of your daily life. Cheers!

[@drrhill]

I so enjoy your insight, skills, and sense of humor! Sail on, Holly! Happy Adventuring!

[@timfarmer648]

Super cool

[@mucuchnatasoon]

Thank you again for uploading these videos! You are an inspiration to me! I wish you well and fair winds.

[@goofsaddggkle7351]

PLEASE post more of your experiences in Dominica - it seems to be an amazing place.

[@barbiesboats4522]

I like watching your videos. Thank you for posting them. ☺

[@somadevo]

'Love seeing you there. " Hope you have a great dose of the natural beauty and meet special friends. Highest Blessings

[@unclebob6728]

Righteous waterfalls. nice job, Holly!

[@oliviapatricia5573]

Hi Holly. Your channel was suggested to me (EP 13) today. I'm so happy I clicked. I watched, subscribed, then started watching from the beginning episode. Wow! I just am enjoying your sincerity and inspiration. I look forward to follow your adventures. Stay safe, take it easy, have fun. Sending love from The Bahamas.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Yay! Thanks so much!

[@timhardman4764]

Another excellent video...you have great skills in many areas!! I love this sailing channel.

[@thefarmerswifeknits6190]

I love Dominica!

[@superisupera]

Thank you for making these videos Holly! I really enjoy watching them :) Both you and your boat seems fantastic! I'm currently getting to know how to solo-sail my own small boat (23 feet Magnifik Midget) and recognize some of your struggles, but also that amazing feeling of freedom being out on the water just you and the boat

[@janiceworkman7144]

Good information!

[@johnduncan9749]

With all the camera gear sailors have these days you should just rig one up via blue tooth to your phone or tablet when looking for the best place to drop anchor you can run a rope through a pulley back to the helm to pull the pin and drop it if you do not have a windlass. Stay safe. Thanks Holly and thanks to your sister for helping you upload your adventure:)

[@bertski60]

your channel's growing on me so decided to subscribe just now. thanks for the videos. they're pretty damn good.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Yay thanks!

[@LouCipsLife]

Great job. thanks

[@salpairadice]

Nice non-touristy look at Dominica . I finally did a little internet poking and now I understand why you are so good at what you do and so fearless. Very cool upbringing. As some others have said, you seem like a very calm person. I sail with an old guy who was a cruiser many years ago, way before the internet, and his description of Dominica was just like your pictures. Great shots of natural landmarks, beautiful and empty. Very cool! Thanks. Sal Cuciti Highland NY

[@elroysteele4949]

Thank you for making these videos Holly! I really enjoy watching them

[@dustinfagg4555]

Aeropress represent! The superior coffee prep tool!

[@thomastaylor6991]

Hmmm,pondering..... Windhippy = Poseidon's Godchild, Neptune's warrior,or Calypso, mayhaps. Most definitely a Siren of the righteous.

[@mattyMcLovinisbae]

nice pirate hut🧜‍♀️

[@walterschoppmann6038]

just discovered your channel.verry impressed with your ambition. your are on wonderfull journey.

[@frankk.1071]

Love your videos.. Thank you so much for posting them.. You are making Monday's something to which the misses and I look forward.. Keep it up.. flk k

[@WindHippieSailing]

Yay!! That's what I've been hoping for!

[@jimcartwright850]

I look forward to Tuesday's, you and your vlogs are awesome! Be safe.

[@turdferguson236]

Keep up the good work an be safe absolute love watching your adventures

[@paxmagellanic498]

Great video! I'm anchoring my boat for the first time today in a muddy river. Wish I could dive on it but I don't think it will be safe. Wish me luck!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Good luck! You're gonna do great! Mud is awesome holding :)

[@TheTishh]

Very nice :) I always look forward to seeing your videos. Thank you from Tropical Scotland!

[@grahammewburn]

Thanks for the info Cheers Gray Australia

[@jeromefoenander613]

beautiful scenery.impressed by your skillset.

[@samdemello6103]

It's another Holly Shack MacGyver episode.... Yaeh !!! Love them water falls when your at the bottom looking up. I think the only falls I've seen are Niagara falls, on the Maid of the Mist.. Lol Holly you are spot on about anchoring. 7 times the depths for scope normal, but 10 time in a blow or more if you have it... The milk test makes funny faces, but the smiley face yellow cup on the counter with the chimney got my attention too. Holly ! what the "F" are you smoking???? Lol You are so cool lady . I would go to war with you !!! ARRRRR !!!!!!

[@theoldfarmerswife5915]

Your videos are amazing

[@osilva2367]

Monday! Yay, always look forward to your videos. Thanks you for sharing your journey! Blessings to you Holly😊 Be well

[@joelabriola6289]

Thanks for sharing your adventures. You are very handy and not afraid to tackle all the repairs to your boat, very impressive.

[@shanslam1970]

When the anchor cuts into the eel grass why does it cause such expansive dead sand patches? why does the eel grass not reclaim the bit the anchor dug up?

[@depleteduraniumcowboy3516]

Even the nasty days look pretty good! Thanks for sharing!

[@bevantweedie5129]

Just keep doing what you are doing.Love your videos.

[@jtray8315]

Thank you for all you do. You brighten my Tuesdays. Looking good

[@ДашаК-ж3ц]

Hi! I am impressed by you.

[@Maveryksllc]

good times holly martin!!!!!!!!!

[@apripassion]

Love your videos. Thanks for visiting my home town.

[@worminators1]

LOVE your video’s, Keep up the Great Work.

[@blankpagemarketing3603]

Love watching your channel. My family and I have a 29 foot sailboat on Lake Ontario, in Toronto Canada. We just got back from a family weekend staying on the boat at a nearby marina which was about a 1.5 hour sail each way. Our two kids are under the age of 6 and love being on the water. Keep safe and have fun!! I have not yet tried anchoring so your tips have inspired me to give it a try!

[@Jakfilm]

I think the PAYS guys have rebuilt the witches cabin since I was there in January. It had been flattened (along with most everything else) by Maria.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Yeah this was the rebuilt one. It's nice that they care so much about their community

[@CatchRocks]

Why a plow CQR, Bruce ,they're all so heavy and cumbersome. Have you ever tried a Danforth? "Fortress" makes a Danforth out of aluminum. A 35 pound rated Fortress only weighs 7 pounds. Also, a Danforth sets much easier. Save that plow of yours for a hurricane anchor! Fair winds and following seas🤙

[@Trevor7727]

run your anchor line through a Bouy......when you motor away, the bouy will lift your anchor off the bottom and drag it to the surface...the mud gets washed off if you motor for a mile or so before retrieving.....

[@johnclendaniel3313]

Always look forward to your videos. Really enjoyed this one as well.

[@lauriechilds6819]

Still keeping me entranced, great vlogs

[@edmilsonsilva7283]

You are any incredible sailor. Congratulations!!

[@nicholaslindesmith166]

Do many sailors fish a lot to help supplement food and save money? What about trolling while underway?

[@micheldawes1]

Ha ha ha, loved the tongue poking out and the look on your face when you tasted the sour canned milk! :-D

[@tbar5270]

I just came across your exciting adventure! You are an inspiration! I have never subscribed to a channel before, but I have now. I will follow you with prayers and high hopes. Peace.

[@Medic5175]

Thank you for the video. I am eagerly awaiting next week. Keep up the good work. Be safe.

[@CliffTopp]

Another great video. Welcome to the Nature Isle. Looking forward to next week

[@SailingWithVampires]

Mmmm sour milk in the sink drain! lol Beautiful place to hang out! Can’t wait to get out there.

[@funwelldone]

I thought the same thing when she dumped the spoiled milk down the sink, LOL

[@SailingWithVampires]

funwelldone Oh it just goes away... lol

[@Bikerbob59]

Nice place. Thanks for sharing.

[@ncd9656]

Beautiful!

[@jorgthomas9508]

Hello, I am new to this channel and wow, I am very impressed with you, but not only of you but also of how you show everything. Greetings from Germany Tom

[@rwburke8551]

Vt

[@miken7629]

You need to switch to powdered milk, which is popular in the Caribbean. I prefer NIDO, which is creamier than nonfat dry milk.

[@tomwilliams8675]

Thanks Holly, for another beautiful episode. I bet your water is going to taste like plastic 😋😊 But at least you'll have clean water! Have a good week.

[@MrBluoct]

Value the peaceful, informative journey~ 🤙

[@markdewhurst3269]

Happy Tuesday morning Holly from Mark & Gail CRONULLA Australia

[@WindHippieSailing]

Happy Australia Tuesday!

[@garyrahn2172]

You're awesome.

[@BreezyRider66]

Holly Martin love & look forward to your videos, would like to see & hear more about Grinde 27s, one came in to our marina the other day as I was going out for a sail, they look great and are a bit out of the ordinary. I have a 50 years old this year Bowman 26, she's a long keel folkboat derivative, there are videos of her on my channel if you want to check her out. Best wishes from Brighton UK...

[@WindHippieSailing]

Woah that's so cool! So I actually have a little tour of my boat video somewhere on my channel if you want more info :)

[@derickhudson4753]

I look forward to your videos every week! I'm really jealous! From a land locked Tennessean

[@familyof9cats655]

You're amazing! 💛🌻

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thanks!😸