E61: Unfouling Anchor in 40 Feet of Water

[@dave.willard]

“Don’t judge me.” You are absolutely freaking awesome.

[@nmtp]

I told my wife about you. What a courageous girl you are

[@peterstarck564]

You are the coolest singled handed sailing chick on youtube.

[@mikeisanisland]

"Don't judge me" You are hilarious.

[@supershane1960]

No judging here. I would have done the same... ;-}

[@Njord78]

Above all, don't waste freshwater!

[@MrLebro11]

Impressive 40 ft free dive.

[@glassman51]

Wow, every time I watch one of your videos I am so impressed by what a strong, confident and capable young woman you are. Your parents must’ve done an incredible job raising you, for you to have all these incredible qualities. Cheers

[@joserecart7480]

Hello, I've been watching your channel for a few months, and I can only say, I admire you for your courage and adventurous spirit, an attractive and young woman sailing the seas is just absolutely incredible, you are my inspiration, CONGRATULATIONS !!

[@jackrichards1863]

Eric & below his remarks, Peter are both on the same thinking I have about all this. Oiling the bucket washer before you get it wet helps it to last a looong time but use something that does not poison .. Vaseline is a great one but, for a while it may taste greasy. Wont harm the sailor! You dive like a mermaid in appearance. Thats deeper than any swimming pool I ever saw, Wow! ( very graceful )

[@klouism1]

Good job! One must learn many skills when sailing. Much respect. ⛵

[@mariemorrissey9378]

Your videos are a pleasure! 👍👍😉

[@peterjohnstaples]

The gasket is called a Bucket and a trick is to unscrew the shaft cap and drop some olive or vegetable oil on to the shaft letting a little seep down on to the leather Bucket, this hells the sealing and rejuvenates the leather and the Bucket shape was correct when you extracted it. Go girl, keep them vids coming.

[@dennismoroney]

Great advise on lubricating the bucket! The pump works much the same way as our windmills on the ranch.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Ooo thanks for the advice! I'll definitely try it next time it starts acting up!

[@883knuckledragger]

Olive/vegetable oil on leather. Smear/rub veg oil, coconut oil, on half your spare leather sheet, enough that it penetrates, both sides, not immersed. Like you would your leather motorcycle jacket or boots. Elk skin or goat skin much better than cow leather skin. (Cow leather stiffens when dried out after soaking (like in Maine). Elk & goat stay more flexible. Elk more abrasion resistant. btw same thing for 'leather' deck gloves. But I'm not a leathersmith.

[@ESHANABROOK]

That is a very cool improvised repair! One thing for me growing up with a cruising sailboat is that you learn all sorts of skills, alternators, water pumps, fuel injection, painting, navigating, cleaning etc.. You have a great blog, you are the salt of the earth. Salem, MA

[@SIC-SEMPER-TYRANNIS]

Be very careful even just diving down to free your anchor, and have a knife on you in case you get hooked up in old fishing lines.

[@CombatDoc54]

Hey Jason, excellent observation. I had to go down and free my anchor once from a crab pot. My depth finder was reading 52 feet, more than I cared to free dive so I used my tanks. I get down to the pot and somehow the crab pot rope got hooked on the top of my tank. I took diving lessons back in 1974 when I was stationed at Camp Pendleton, I instinctually pulled my knife and cut the line. After I got back on my boat the realization hit me about how close I could have come to being eaten alive by Neptune. I was actually shaken more after I got back onboard. I absolutely still think about that to this day. I could grab the line, but I couldn't reach back to my tank to free it. I'm retired now and live outside of Branson, MO. and still dive by Table Rock Dam. That same knife is always with me.

[@SIC-SEMPER-TYRANNIS]

@@CombatDoc54 , I used to do a load of wreck diving off the east coast. Unfortunately wrecks attract fish and fisherman and are always covered with webs of old fishing lines. I've had a hook rip into me once, and been tangled up several times well over 100ft down. Just gotta stay calm and always have a knife, and a backup knife. I always carried two, one with a flat pry end and serated edge , one for sharks. .

[@bp349]

Love your spirit, attitude and approach to your journey and challenges (other gent beat me to warranted MacGyver ref lol)! You could & should teach a masterclass in how to tell one's life adventures in the humblest and most compelling way. Holly you truly continue to be an inspiration to this old fart; thanks for letting us all tag along with you! "Badass free spirit" nailed your bio best.

[@aussiepilgrim8620]

Good on you Hippy Chick! Great dive and chain work; it's very necessary for sure. It's also good to see that you do NOT have your snorkel in your mouth down there; like so many others l've seen doing.

[@mennnok]

With everything that you are describing not working on your boat it’s more like a wreck. That’s making it even more impressive that you are out there visiting the most beautiful places on earth.

[@sailingyoumeandjosapea6770]

I’m age 55 and you are one of my heroes I hope you stay well and stay safe xx

[@MrSychnant]

I'm 75 and i saw her first ;-))

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Hi Captain Holly! I've watched all your videos since the beginning and can't wait for the next one. You need your own tv show. Meanwhile, sail on captain, sail on!⛵😊👍👍

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thanks so much!!

[@MikeBanks2003]

What Jason said. I have a knife which I bought years ago--it has a serrated edge on one side which cuts through rope easily, and the other side is taper-honed to a very sharp edge. That easily cuts nylon or braid, but for cordage the serrated edge is best. I would never swim or dive without it.. It has a hand guard and a wrist loop with a swivel.

[@rexx9496]

Awesome how clever you are in improvising all these little fixes that keep popping up.

[@roadboat9216]

Nice free diving. Gives me good memories of when I could dive 90 feet. Did it a lot. Now would be lucky to get 40! Love your dolphin kick. You do it well!

[@chrisbeansailing]

great diving, glad your still having a great time.

[@theresedignard4267]

You are an amazing woman. Free diving too. Yeeha! You rock girl!

[@daveross3491]

I cannot tell you how impressed I am by your boundless energy and courage. I'm living vicariously through your adventures. Stay safe.

[@SailingChannels]

Well done on those free dives! I would be gasping for air at the 10 foot mark ⚓️

[@John-Nada]

It seems easier to hold your breath in deep water. The pressure forces gas into your blood.

[@John-Nada]

And you lose buoyancy so there's less effort. But she's a good mermaid too.

[@awuma]

When one begins life this way, it helps! I learned a lot in this episode :-) Oh, to be young and strong again...

[@journeymanadventure]

Good work on the pump, mines a different style but also uses leather. I place a bit of cooking oil on it before reinstalling it and it seems to last about three or four years. I also had an electric pump but when it failed I went back to the 50year old manual that just keeps working.

[@seanbruynthejourney6293]

wow, i love watching your vids.. so real. I just bought another boat again its only a 17 footer this time.. but i love sailing and will be able to enjoy the bay around brisbane for a while again. That water looked so clean.. it draws me , speaks to my soul... thanks again.

[@adlacharite]

I have the same type of pump, and I've never thought of priming it with my mouth. Good idea. But also, you will notice that when you pump the lever unprimed, air is alternately pulled into and out of the nozzle. If you block the nozzle with your thumb while it's in suction, the pump seems to prime itself.

[@cleangreenearthforall9405]

Another great video, love the Mcguyvier sink fix...pretty sweet. :)

[@rickstevens1479]

Bet you're getting into the best shape ever. First dives of the season are about 45 seconds, it take time to work up to a couple of minutes.. really enjoy these videos so thanks for taking the time for us.....ps more often please....

[@SamuelKTennis]

Congratulations on the drone (thanks Mom and Dad), looking forward to some more views from above in the future.

[@fishin4bogey]

Great video as always, Holly. Yours is top three sailing videos on the internet.

[@dereknevill]

Well done. The real deal for ocean cruising.

[@depleteduraniumcowboy3516]

Wouldn't even think of judging. Nice fixes. Thanks for sharing!

[@FJ55ironpig]

Do you take a sharp dice knife with you. This saved me once got fishing line around one fun and ankle.

[@johnrathbun3641]

Congratulations, you fixed it. I'm so proud of you. You have inspired me to leave as soon as I can. I found an abandoned sailboat here in Florida and I'm gonna try to aquire it. Wish me luck. And I'm praying for you that you have a wonderful life and sailing adventure.

[@WindHippieSailing]

So cool!! Thanks! And good luck! How exciting

[@robertnixon3816]

I just love your spirit! Your "can do" attitude will carry you around the world! You go girl!👌👍👏⛵🌏

[@papounet4842]

Pretty well done repair with very scarce resources and tools : you're a great sailor. And always busy ; this gecko is not lazy ;-) Congrat's

[@JojoFootloose]

Cold beer n lil salmon and lobster. Wind hippie sailing can't be beat peeps

[@kimyoung230]

Awesome work all around (diving, dinghy, pump)!

[@lexylexylexy1234]

I would have never thought to make a gasket from leather, super cool.

[@lmorrison17]

I think the leather gasket might last longer if you soak the gasket in mineral oil (food safe) for a day or so before you installed it.

[@TurnOffYourTV]

⛵🦁..... You make my friends look silly. And ya totally inspire me. S/V Simple Pleasures

[@bryansmith1920]

Having sailed the inner sea of Greek Isles monitoring your anchor is standard but having done harbour dives in Fiskardo Kefalonia after a drink at the Captains cabin You are one impressive woman

[@dbentley2195]

Wow you do good at 40' and pulling the chain. ❤👍made my lungs hurt 😂

[@thetourminator]

Just discovered this channel today, about the third video I have watched. My gosh so young to be a solo sailing adventurer. Your adventurous spirit is directly proportional to your wonderful good looks.

[@viczielinski5505]

Thank you for the view of the beautiful clear water and the lovely area.

[@cliffdavis5244]

Good job on the fix!👌🏼Impressed! You are amazing! I mean what you do and have done… Amazing❣️👍🏼They sell these o-ring and gask making kits, all in one, costs around 40 bucks. Best wishes...(oh and I’m jealous too)😊Love your channel❣️

[@hthring]

you look so happy at the end

[@saxophool]

Nice. I love watching repair videos. Repair videos in paradise? Awesome! 😎

[@WindHippieSailing]

Reparadise? 😜

[@keithingram5333]

I really like your videos and your happy lively attitude.

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

I just happened by your video and gave it a watch. You are yet a resourceful young lady. It nice to see a young lady that's got a good head on her shoulders. Keep up the good job many good things are coming your way. I'll be watching, Be blessed in Jesus name... BBE..

[@Sp3ktral22]

Amazing, brave, adventurous and a trailblazing woman. All power to you. What drone did your family send you? The pictures looked great!

[@philharward2891]

Great work sorting Anchor without help.

[@Sircraig7963]

G'day Crew,, Yo ,, Wind Hippie , dude you little champion , check you out ,with your Pacific tan . Lookin good . Glad your having fun with friends ,enjoying the clear clean Pacific Ocean .. Some of my best memories were spent in that region. Hope your finding good weather . Enjoy the time away, no rush to join the mad world. Dont forget to sing for us . Love to see you make it Down Under ,when your ready for a change , Stay safe at sea ,thanks for the latest vid . Much Respect from Down Under

[@mrnickbig1]

In the next few years, I intend to sail from Houston, Texas to Camas, Washington State, via the Northwest Passage, solo in a small sailboat.

[@dvfr750f]

Gasket replacement,AWESOME!!!! Macguyver! Love your vids! Inspirational!!!

[@albertarsenault8192]

You go girl. Women sailors rock. Have you bumped into Kirsten Neuschafer. She will be sailing in the golden globe race. Your the real deal. All the best.

[@schmoo52]

“Don’t judge me”. I think you are awesome.

[@nffremote]

What a wonderful example of a life lived large, I dips me lid to you.

[@jameshassell8110]

Love you Holly!! Take care and stay safe. 💖💖💖

[@colinmiddleton2941]

I love your fix it videos.

[@phillipobrien7365]

I hope you realise how many people are living their dreams watching your videos, well done !! Try a bit of Petroleum jelly on the leather gasket, it will slide easier in the pump, and it helps it seal better.

[@fxpthl]

You are quite the “MacGyver” nowadays girl! That 40 ft. Dive looked Very difficult!

[@mikeh1404]

You are amazing - especially diving down to your anchor.

[@wanagiandme]

Another Awesome Video thanks for sharing your adventure Holly!!!

[@kranzonguam]

Good to see you! Take care and keep having fun!!

[@LondonerBerlin]

Cool, fantastic ! You brighten up our lockdown and I bet your papa is super proud of you. We have a really old Beneteau 24 ... but not sure if I would trust it on such a journey. So maybe just once around the Baltic ....

[@johnnya9001]

Hi Hippie. been following along since your folks made the Ice Blink video. I am still sitting in the SF Bay area and here you have all grown up and taken that tiny boat all by yourself across the Pacific. Fantastic. Also, is it not possible to anchor in less deep water? Cheers.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Woah so cool! Unfortunately most of the anchorages here are super deep. I always go in as close as I can.

[@geckert8096]

Keep em coming Holly😎

[@underthetornado]

Hang in there Wind Hippy. I admire your sand!!! Have fun be safe kiddo. I look forward to. Your utube adventures. Much love from a California gal. I dont know how you manage against the elements as you do. Did you actually sail across the Pacific? Wow if u did. I know nothing about sailing but I grew up on the Ca. Coast. Nrwport, Santa Monica, Venice. Laguna beaches etc. I love oceans. So prayers to your having safe journeys. Until your next broadcast. At least you're mechanically inclined. I like your sharing.

[@vanseventy]

Hey Holly. I liked every video you put up. Thanks so much for the education you provide. Fair winds kid!

[@DougVarble]

Nice free dive and chain work that deep! “Don’t judge me”, we enjoy your honesty, keep that when everyone starts following YOU.

[@dirkbisinger6700]

perfect and we already enjoy the throne so thanx to great sailor parents

[@Dumptruck70]

Maintenance is love. I love it!

[@robertorzech2466]

Great video ! Take a knife when diving without a buddy. It'll reduce my anxiety. LOL

[@RAEckart22]

Yay, audio! Perfect the whole way through, so congrats!

[@Audion]

The pump is built just like my 19th century vacuum pump. 👍😁

[@brianboys9015]

Lovely episode

[@grahammewburn]

You inspire this old man!!!

[@mcd22630]

Diving 40 down, freeing the chain then making it back to the surface, that's impressive. You must have tremendous cardio conditioning.

[@grahammewburn]

You are AMAZING! I doubt I could dive 40'. Well done!!! Cheers Gray Australia

[@svsalacia6495]

Thanks for showing me how to rebuild my hand pump.

[@thefunnyfarm3247]

You are an amazing person! I love what you are doing!

[@MichaelHolloway]

try soaking the gasket over night in water. might soften it so it doesn't wear out so quickly?

[@yvesbouchardmoiaussi9717]

Hello 😀 happy to see you 😁

[@BananaMan]

Awesome sauce, straight up .. your channel is awesome, been watching for a while ... keep it up

[@tomas5376]

Nice job. Every repair makes you a better sailor! Stay safe👍✌️😊🙏🏼⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

[@bayardtaylor2990]

Great job dudette

[@ronschwolsky1626]

Nice job!!

[@BelenfromLB]

H, good to see your vids, as I do like them.

[@hcpookie]

"Don't judge me" - LOL

[@SailingChannels]

Obviously feels she’s been judged once or twice before 🤪

[@iainlyall6475]

oh YES! :-)

[@helenw7054]

Go Hollie you rock

[@MrJhchrist]

Oh we judge her alright.... judge her to be the badass queen of the DIY sea

[@paulb5907]

great video as usual , but purely from a safety aspect , is free diving in 40ft of water and doing work down there really safe , i mean what if you get half way through the task and run out of energy, suddenly 40ft is a long way up ? safety first hun

[@egreens8512]

Well, wonder when the two ships don't pass in the night and become a tri merand :) Fairs winds thanks for sharing the beautiful adventure out there :)

[@nealbirch9462]

We don't judge, we just love...

[@varieze117pj7]

Thanks. Good fix.

[@sandaysunday7997]

You look great! Thanks for another great video!

[@Bikerbob59]

Your a hoot kid. Cheers from western Canada.

[@Johndadiver]

Fuck an A! don't let a drop of water go to waste! You ROCK!