E16: Bolts Shear Off Mainsheet Block Underway in Guadeloupe, and More Answers to Questions

[@DannoFZ1]

"...whales are really the cats of evolution." I've been charmed by your wit and wisdom and continue to be enamored with your experience. Thank you for fostering this parasocial relationship.

[@colinmiddleton2941]

I love your little maintenance hacks to your boat going. Keep them coming. Be safe.

[@story.stoner]

Yass!! Hippos are the whale's land ancestor! Their nostrils function in the exact same way as whales. So cool.

[@grahammewburn]

I can't imagine life without a fridge. I miss having ice cream. I've gotta get a freezer too. Yes I live on a boat too.

[@dustman96]

Just stumbled upon your channel recently, out of the many sailing channels I watch this is one of my favorites. A little more real and down to earth. Awesome to see a woman not afraid to take on challenges and be self reliant. Cheers.

[@dgeorge852]

While in a sailboat race with a Columbia 44, the block snapped off of the boom, while we were in first place. I used two blocks from the spinnaker and got it working again. We still won the race as we did it while underway and never stopped. I wish I had a video of it. I was the tactician and fore-deck man. Others on the boat ware starting to panic, I kept my cool, and the skipper never took his eyes off of the lay-line.

[@neilquigley2631]

the shackle under your triple block is very worn - go ahead and replace that too, to make us not feel so nervous ;-)

[@delukxy]

YES. Shown at 1:25. It's a weakness that is getting very close to the limit.

[@_mysilentblue2227]

Yep, and some spares. You can usually salvage some from boats that are getting scraped or dumpster diving.

[@amaturemusicians]

The car looks like it had seen better days

[@desertchild3550]

For emergency repairs, get yourself one each S/steel threaded rod 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 ,, and 12 mm. (They standard one meter long) and washers and nuts. You can then cut(hacksaw) according to need)

[@scootericu1]

Thanks for this hack, I love it

[@scootericu1]

Thanks again for the "be prepared" supplies :)

[@darkerbrother1]

Holly you have crazy skills. You parents have to be so proud

[@raydenbryson9644]

A trick : you can watch movies on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies lately.

[@abdullahmagnus325]

@Rayden Bryson Definitely, have been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself =)

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

I'm hailing from Milbridge (the real Downeast), Maine - along the "Bold Coast" (Washington County). You're doing us proud young lady! Ayuh!

[@steveholton4130]

I'm old enough to be your grandpa, and to old to be your dad but I'm as proud of as if I were. Great emergency fix - Great semi perm fix. You really use you noggin! I wish I had heeded the Call of the Sea when I was younger than you but then I might not have a wife, kids, and grand kids. Good luck on making Celestial a part of you. It is fascinating science. And, You Are So CORRECT about Situational Awareness - It isn't the most important thing - IT IS THE ONLY THING both on land and at sea or even in the air. sdh T.A. '67 in CT but my sole is on The Coast of MAINE

[@hy1802d]

Captain Holly's boat repair on the go LOOL

[@waynemazan7485]

Great repair !!! love my hippy !!

[@brunsonr]

I really dig the format of this video where you are answering questions while showing footage of whatever adventure you happen to be enjoying. BTW. nice MacGyver on the traveler car.

[@CombatDoc54]

I love how independent and innovative you are when it comes to fixing things and even collecting water. Much LOVE from Branson, Missouri!!!!

[@SailingWithVampires]

I like the rose on your boat! 🌹

[@somadevo]

'Love seeing you living what you love.....'wishing you daily doses of wonderfulness

[@PatrioticTroll]

If it comes down to it you could make a rope traveler. Run rope where the track is, then put a pulley/block on it and attach that to the boom. Love your videos. Be safe out there Holly.

[@williamralph5442]

Hi WH. Nice repair. Better than new. Loved the snorkeling.

[@SailingMalie]

If you need some extra purchase on the traveler add a small block shackled to each side to those rings.

[@samdemello6103]

Hi Holly ! Somewhere in some boat yard in your travels you could find the trawler car... Keep an eye out 👀 Arrrr!!!!

[@davidharlem6824]

You are,in a word,DELIGHTFUL!

[@mbooonie62]

What an amazing young lady, stay safe and keep up the videos.

[@Bikerbob59]

Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

[@danielbuckner2167]

Oh man, "whales are the cats of evolution"! Oh also for wear points on rope I like using tubular webbing. It looks like flat strap when its rolled up or just laying there but it is easy to put on and swap out quickly. Its nylon too so just singe the ends like other cordage.

[@clairephaneuf1908]

You Are Fantastic! Your Personality is Heart Warming Great VIDEO'S- Thanks Doll

[@svvictory4379]

Great job,keep safe with the hurricanes

[@paulpartridge2674]

Hi Holly, Here I am in sunny Belfast, well tipping it down actually 🤣 so nice to see that crystal clear water and some sun. Great job with the repairs 👍 looking forward to your next vlog . Safe sailing 👍⛵

[@billmead5052]

All boat people are nice. That's why we all get along so well! Fair winds Holly!!!!

[@steveholton4130]

Do I know you, Bud?

[@randomtraveler3363]

For a refrigeration! I use a 64qt Engel 12 self contained fridge, I only have 200w of solar and it powers it and all my electronics fine. I opted for it over a built in fridge for flexibilty as well. I can also use it as a freezer if required. There are smaller versions which you might consider. Keep the videos coming, live small, live simple and live better.

[@zenzen9131]

I love your vlogs Holly. Your happiness is infective :)

[@unclebob6728]

Great adventure, Holly. Thank you!

[@christopherpartridge6412]

I look foreward to these every week! :)

[@kevincarr-bv6rs]

When and if you ever get back to East Coast of North Carolina come and stay with us at Mccotters marina,Washington, N.C. We will have a HOLLY DAY COOK OUT!!!

[@frankrice5364]

Love the under water shots thank you

[@starbolin]

I enjoyed exploring that island today zone via your eyes. Thank you! Your traveler car was doomed to self destruct as it was an aluminum body with stainless hardware. You can see the corrosion on the top of the car body. This corrosion was also eating through the fasteners. A maintenance item I did on my boats was to disassemble such joints, where I could, and coat the hardware shanks and mating surfaces with RTV. High end running gear for ocean sailing is all stainless for this reason, also high dollars:(

[@joanburleigh3061]

great fix, Holly!! And great questions/answers. And, Dan, I concur. GET EXTRA BOLTS, CLAMPS, ETC!! Love ya, kid. 'til next time xo

[@dutchglobetrotter4513]

Nice work like always. Hope we can meet up in Grenada, I'll be on the Oyster 56 of sailingBritican.

[@spinnaker5514]

I went down to my boat today to brings some parts to the mechanic who is replacing my diesel engine. Little did I know that he was on vacation this week. This engine swap has been going on since Apr of this year and is pretty depressing. Today was expecially depressing because when they called me and said the motor was finally in they also said they expected to get it started this week. With the mechanic on vacation that's just not going to happen. DEPRESSION!!!! Thanks god for your video today! You gave me a reason to smile and more importantly.....have HOPE! Thanks for that....really thank you! I wish I could afford to support you financially at this time because I get so much from your videos. I put every cent towards getting my boat hopefully some day my home! Maybe once that's done if I'm still alive. Till then.....thanks again!!! Really thanks!

[@CanyonDuncan]

It was nice meeting you in Bequia! Keep doing what you're doing and see you again :)

[@WindHippieSailing]

Sames!

[@davefili3934]

Your an impressive and competent traveler ... Enjoy the ride

[@53scrapman]

You "WFR" the heck out of your mainsheet block, good job. Beautiful clear water as well. take care.

[@brianhurt3801]

Have you ever been at anchor somewhere and the tide change and the keel touch bottom ? ,and 2nd question have you ever been diving and found something that you could use on your boat ? It's a joy to experience your humble adventures .

[@jamiemitchell472]

It is amazing that your as young as you are and have the drive that you do

[@observer7418]

I'm impressed how you kept sailing with shit like this happening. Are you doing another refit right now?

[@bertski60]

nice treat to see this video up on a tuesady morning here in thailand. i like your lack of "freak out" and also your abundance of "deal with it." thankyou for an entertaining 16+ minutes.

[@andyvan5692]

great video, and nice fix, but as another "tack" on the same problem, I am an owner of a Duncanson 29'6" boat, with simmilar traveler design, mine has STOPPERS with spring loaded pins (they go in the holes in the traveler track), stopping motion either direction, the main sheet tacke is anchored to the moving car, that's it, no "adjusters" on the ends, so maybe just source some of these stoppers, fixes this issue quick, ( tip, all you need the line to do is pull from the windward side of the traveller, the rig load, + gravity of the tack you are on stops travel the other way :-) ) so if another emergency arises, just put the stoppers into play, from the outside in, they should fix any "trim" with the rig vs rudder angle, so all one has to do is anchor the block to the car. ( even a "boom preventer", or two! rigged from the toe-boards of the boat can fulfill this function) .

[@frederickoning191]

Your innovation, creativity and ability to manage stress suggests a great deal of self discipline and maturity. The rewards for all of this are great as the wonderful footage in this video reveals. I too hope this is the end of repairs. However, from what I've seen that cycle does not end---- boats are complicated and experience considerable wear and tear it seems. Thank you for another excellent video.

[@roscotakeson1128]

So creative! Your experance really shows. What were the condishions when your traveler failed. Were you in heavy winds, coming about... I really enjoy your vlog and love your smile. I always feel better after each episode.

[@scootericu1]

wow girl, awesome bush fix on the broken traveler

[@davebrown7321]

extremely impressed by your ingenuity in fixing the traveler issue ! keep up the awesome video's ,Oh & don't forget to stop in at the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia to say Hi!

[@keithcope8113]

Its fun watching your videos keep it up. Love the attitude and smile stay happy kiddo

[@osilva2367]

Amazing video as always! Love the repair. And I agree a new shackle (or used) would be nice. Stay safe and looking forward to new video next week!

[@CliffTopp]

Another great video. In another life I would do what you’re doing. The freedom and independence are priceless.

[@franchu1]

Hay @1:24 the hook that connects to the hook on the block ( that your finger is on ) is also worn out.. you should change that asap also

[@maryc7830]

I’m from Connecticut. I moved down to Florida for a year and then move back to Connecticut. There’s nothing like New England weather. 💖

[@maryc7830]

Sam Demello I wasn’t talking to you. So why do you care??

[@samdemello6103]

Lol

[@maryc7830]

Sam Demello I understand now, you’re strange. Say what you want you’re nobody.

[@WindHippieSailing]

I love New England weather! Especially in the summer! It definitely has my heart

[@samdemello6103]

Sorry to offend you guys. My family are from the Azores so my Blood can't take the cold ... It's just endless summer for me... Arrrr!

[@frankbaird8645]

Really love your videos. Wish I had done something like this.

[@bfiller2365]

hi kudos for all you share with myself and other arm chair sailors. extremely well done question and answer session. your idea of the floor bottom back ground is perfect for Q and A (question and answer) episodes. it was a very nice touch, thank you -B P.S. that's the way to do it

[@yankeecaptain6626]

Good fix you did a good job of working your way threw that problem. keek up the good work .Yankee

[@alchemistlogic9421]

Holly from WindHippieSailing this Holly your spirit Sister from Channel "Another Adventure" love you guys both :)

[@varieze117pj7]

Good Show. Thank you.

[@robertvanderplas7338]

Your Grinde is a great Boat, I saild 6 years with it around Denmark and Holland. Have fun!

[@davejoynt6276]

Nice fix.

[@aarondesrochers3890]

Now is the time for boat failures, not in the middle of the Pacific. You are so talented, I'm sure you could cope with problems in the middle of an ocean, but it really is so much better to get them out of the way near land.

[@WiseOldDope]

So sorry for your troubles, so glad you are up to the challenge.

[@CEOsario]

Great job...thanks for sharing...

[@tubehound8]

Thank you hippie. I liked how the sun made floating patterns on the reef floor. Beautiful tropical fish.💕🌎👙👍

[@logowatchman]

Great fix.

[@mikeanderson7019]

Love the video,Good to see you have an underwater camera snorkeling pictures were great! Thanks for sharing your life

[@jamdd20052]

You make my day!!! Sailed delivering boats from Miami to Chesapeake for a couple of years. Would love to join you sometime!!!

[@ChadPrestonOfficialThree]

This is SO weird... I was re-watching The Americans (season 5) and saw that one of the main characters, Elizabeth Jennings was reading a book titled, "Space", by James Michener. I had never heard of James, but I like fiction, so I did a little research on him. Today, I started watching this video, your 30th release, and noticed you are (were) reading JAMES MICHENER's "Caribbean"! HOW strange is THAT? Here, I'd never heard of the guy and suddenly there's two references in two days! Bizarre. I thought I would share that with you. Maybe you'll never see this comment, but hopefully you do! Love your content. You are intelligent, resourceful, strong, brave, eloquent and funny. I'm going to binge-watch all your videos! I got hooked by watching the latest episode, "Nine days alone: Final push to Australia". You are awesome!

[@Sharpiesailor31]

Well since you have a wooden noggin you’ll never sink, so that’s a plus. After all Safety First. My noggin is also wooden but I like to wear a life jacket on occasion anyway. Redundancy is key to survival out there. I have an old sextant I’d be happy to donate if i knew how to forward it to a future port of call. It came off a Maine maritime academy training ship apparently and I acquired it from one of its graduates long ago and now spends its days roasting in a blazing hot garage. It needs a worthy floating home. And that darn main sheet traveler system needs to be replaced. Just my opinion. Your positive approach to tackling the problem is inspiring though and the fix using available parts looks good. Nice job. Anyway, glad your ducking south out of hurricane alley. BTW your “killing it” with these fun high spirited solo sailor girl videos! Keep smiling and cheers to you.

[@liongod1000]

@John Archard Now there's a wonderful gesture, donating a Sextant to a really deserving sailor and it'll be on the seas again where it's meant to be. Email Holly directly at [e-mail] Cheers and thanks for being considerate! Robert, Cape Town

[@KenBlackRifleAmerica]

Hey Holly, great to see that fix completed! Our thanks, once again, to your sis for uploading your content. It would be sooooooo difficult in that area trying to get a signal. Or at least, one that wouldn't take a week to upload a 30 min vid. Take care, be safe! Cheers! 🍺🍺🍷👍😎🐠🐡🐟⛵

[@ImNotADeeJay]

you need to get yourself some threadlocking fluid and apply a drop or two on those screws that are susceptible to loose themselves. I have been using it on my motorcycle for years and works like charm. A small box of spare nuts and bolts is advisable, too.

[@jamiemitchell472]

Good job babydoll! You are smart and make everything happen! Keep going

[@elmerburley7710]

Great job be safe

[@Medic5175]

Wow thanks for the Journey. Keep up the great work. And thanks for making Monday’s suck less.

[@rexmobley2760]

Great! Enjoyed the Scenery and Answers to Questions...

[@pdutube]

It's great to see a bit of MacGyver in you! Would you ever invest in a watermaker?

[@keystoneskiguy2718]

Hi Holly. Lots of folks giving advice, and that's good. I'm going to express my concern on the worn traveler car itself. We see major corrosion on the aluminium frame, thus you are at risk of total failure at the worst time, the traveler exploding under load during a storm. Best to replace this, the car likely original. Enjoy the shows!

[@bluewaterpines8323]

Thank you for sharing you journey.

[@estrelladelmar6466]

You make me feel better about not having a fridge myself.

[@bobhamilton298]

Just a suggestion. You might want to go through your boat and access its strengths and weaknesses. Then put together a kit of spares and tools needed to address any issues should they come up. I see people drive old cars without even a good spare tire. I put together a break down kit that goes in my trunk to cover the basics, like a tire repair kit, small air pump, bright flashlight, jumper cables, empty gas can that can be used for water or gas, spare bulbs, small first aid kit, and basic tools. I have done the same for my boats. That way should something occur, I have a much better chance of adjusting to the calamity.

[@josevelarde266]

Have you considered switching to a twin sheet system and do away with the traveler which seems to be cursed?

[@davehurst2543]

+1 on the twin. I'd consider moving it aft for a better purchase on the boom.

[@navigator902]

Loved it ... as always. Excellent jerryrig job, a sign of a true cruiser is their skills under pressure to make it all work ... and you pass... always had faith in you r skills, of what I've seen so far. Cheers.

[@kubuli100]

Thanks for the real time videos

[@backdownontheboat6038]

Ah, to be young, able bodied and free to wander. You're a lucky bugger! Happy Sails...

[@chrisphinney6430]

enjoying your travels

[@jtaylor0727]

Very inventive! Going to be interesting to see how that traveler fix works over time... great job .. permanent solution needed.

[@gman9945]

Great underwater footage!

[@aarondesrochers3890]

Beautiful Muscovy ducks at 7:05

[@kenegan7649]

Ive had that gappen to me twice!!!

[@jaimeburmeisterdossantosja7712]

holly hi .... I don't understand english but I can follow what you say and associate the images I have a small sailboat delta 17 feet and I love to see your videos a big kiss and good winds

[@nowhereman7398]

Heyyyy, we have the same favorite dish. Ha ha. Just had it last night.

[@SkyPilot54]

Nice fix , how are those Anderson winches holding up, ??

[@DrRemidi]

Holly, I have an old spare Ronstan car like that one. We can send it to you? Or just the plate, sheeves, bolts and pad eye?

[@matmacmillan5147]

Nice fix Holly - boat repairs are so great for lateral-thinking and problem-solving; I've become so much better at that stuff since I got into sailing. On land it's just too easy to take whatever to a repair shop - or just replace things.

[@joewhipple8558]

You are fun to watch. thanks. How do you deal with insects?

[@kz4506]

Easy just take the roller off and put bolts up into the staple the other way is find a 2 inch pipe clamp to go into the end holes , then all can afix the the clamp hoop the track pulleys and the main will allways go to the top , wich if you think about it is better , use 3/8 clamp cauge 4 nuts 1 ontop and 1 under neath so it’s just a hoop simple that rope fix is just giving you 2 or 3 hundred pounds and will break

[@omegamanprivate7132]

Kolman offers good advice. I wonder if you can find a harbor freight or one of its rivals. Cheap bolts and tools. Consider a fuel stabilizer for your diesel. Consider carrying a big assisted opening folding knife. That way there will be a blood trail if someone abducts you. Have a noncreepy day.