Stuck in the Solomons Waiting for Weather WHSE139

[@janetkennedy5940]

The bamboo band was amazing, I could listen to them all night. Thanks for including this in your vlogs - it allows us to hear/see things we otherwise would never know about.

[@dbrbruce9950]

I agree. That music was so heartwarming.

[@ChrisinOSMS]

I wish this would have been the soundtrack when I got stuck on It’s a Small World ride, Fiji instead of what we sat through for 30 minutes.

[@jettaforparts]

24:20 reflection in the tea kettle 👀 🏔🏔

[@dannyscarpati7049]

Definitely need more reflection videos :)

[@gcA158]

Good catch bro

[@robertriley2281]

Underrated comment

[@operatorjeffdeathstar7759]

You dirty bastard...Lol

[@Twitch_Moderator]

*The video started playing at 0.25x again at this section. And it kept rewinding and zooming in. I must have one of those new Ai phones. It has a mind of its own.*

[@RogerMather-gq8rn]

I'm just 76 yo, lived in Washington state in a teepee and a 37' Rafiki and I'm a sailing coward and you are my hero.

[@KeepItSimpleSailor]

Mate, it sounds like you’re living a great life. 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@ryuno2097]

You're 76 yo? Damn. You look very young for someone in their 70s. You look like you're in your 50s. 😮

[@RogerMather-gq8rn]

@@ryuno2097 Sorry mate, I should update this 10 yo pic.

[@davidcook3101]

Definitely came for the thumbnail, stayed for the sailing information

[@Rorschach1548]

Big facts

[@victorbuendia5643]

We are weak

[@luxciusxsavii5083]

Ngl its actually a good video especially when she showed the performance

[@dfektd1]

So ur saying thumbnail was click bait 😂😂😂😂😂

[@luxciusxsavii5083]

@@dfektd1 maybe but it was a decent video

[@contentforcoaches]

Fantastic! Love, love, love the singing! Thanks for taking us along on your journey - we love you, Holly!

[@pilotpeego1820]

Wind Hippie is the best solo sailor on KZbin bar none.

[@beestingza]

I agree.

[@pilotpeego1820]

@@jonSmith-xv6tx Thx Jon. Well appreciated!

[@dannymcglone7430]

Ive grown to like her also.After following Atica 1 and 2 and gone with the winds and Zatara.all good voyages.

[@svkusi]

At home at sea. For good reason, she grew up sailing. A pro in a sea of newbies.

[@kindsailing]

This was a fantastic episode; thank you, Holly! There is so much more to the solo sailing lifestyle than sailing (but we do love that), and we are so glad you are sharing it all with us. Namaste.🙏

[@DarceeVorndran]

YOU, Holly, NEVER cease to amaze me! If this old crone (who was a mermaid in another life) had one dying wish, it'd be to go on a sailing adventure with you. I'd trust you with my life anytime. You'll be fine getting to your next destination. Slow & sure wins the race everytime XOXOXOXO Darcee

[@underthetornado]

That Bamboo music and singing was awesome. What lovely people❤ thank you for sharing!😊 I really enjoyed this video.

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

As a student of American military history, I love it when you show these islands that were in the thick of the fighting during World War II and how they are thriving today. Those children all look so happy. It speaks well for the people that they were able to adapt and return to normal after the hell that was visited on them so many years ago.

[@henryrollins9177]

Hell brought to them by US imperialism, right?

[@dave-d-grunt]

In 1976 I went down through the Solomon’s going to Australia. On the way back north we held a ceremony as each ship in line crossed a certain point of iron bottom sound. The ship fired a salut, the Marines fired rifles and a wreath was dropped. Very emotional. USMC

[@textickulartrauma8287]

I've been watching you from the beginning and you never disappoint! This was yet another amazing video. I'm inspired. I know you had some experience growing up on boats but it's just so impressive how you were determined in achieving your goal, how you pursued the skills and experiences you needed to get to where you are now- living independently, self reliant, capable! You are a fantastic role model- we just upgraded to a 41' sailboat and I'm excited about our new adventure-- I'm an old gal, but thank you for doing this and showing us how it's done!

[@robertbiron]

It's 44 years too late for me to be reading these books which is how long it has been since I sold my boat but I will enjoy the adventure through your eye's 👀Holly. Fair winds and calm seas on your way to Australia; thought I am quite sure by now you are already there. Looking great by the way.

[@karlsawesomeadventures9608]

That bamboo instrument and music was really cool! Thanks for sharing the highwayman's knot. It looks like it would be useful in many situations on my sail boat. 😃

[@chiplumber]

Holly, you’re a true Badass, Badass Holly. Keep being awesome!

[@kenrandolph6816]

We used to refer to "Heavy Weather Sailing" as the HORROR book. What a life you are leading!

[@Seafariireland]

Wow, you were squeaky clean after your shower!

[@Tom-dd1we]

I'm 62 you are such an inspiration I can't get enough of your videos you are my hero the bravest lady I know

[@thomaswilhelmsen6219]

I love the sound of your engine, as I have the same one, a 1974 Bukh DV10.

[@RAEckart22]

Love hearing music from around the world. Where I live in Euless, TX we have a large Tongan population & they sing in a similar Maori style, but acapella. So hearing the Bamboo Band is quite a treat. Ofa atu, Holly!

[@brucewymond5138]

Bamboo pipes were amazing - thanks Holly

[@newinCudahy]

I enjoy your adventures, and admire your sailing skills, and sharing your tips with us is appreciated!

[@Sp3ktral22]

Yes absolutely. Great sailing tips. They really are going to help me out later. 😆

[@DebReed54]

Glad you found a nice safe village to hang out in! ❤

[@Stakman1]

Wow, love, love loved the Bamboo band!

[@livinlite9549]

Hi Holly I put ur vid on & closed my eyes to nap, then I heard the music. I had to get up & watch that part a couple more times. You are really cool person!

[@bobmiller1783]

The music was so great it! Made my heart sing. Thank-you

[@gnsmk357]

Have not seen your video in the feed for some time, was sooo happy to see your doing well. keep going and doing your thing , you are not missing anything here in the states which will piss you off to no end at how badly we treat one another. Faren winds Great Video.

[@trongod2000]

Thank you for a great video Holly. This one shines brighter than any I have seen before. As "sailing video's" go this is one of the finest in my opinion. Loved the bucket instructions and the knot lesson too.

[@atheistmac]

Always enjoy your very genuine videos. Good on you for keeping it so. Safe travels!

[@AniseStar-n2s]

such an awesome band and concert wow I loved that! We call those fruits pomelo in tropical Australia.

[@Sircraig7963]

Gday crew , Cool episode, the band was mega ,and i love the singing . So nice to see how happy the children are. Hope you have good weather toward OZ , You will have a geeat time down under ,people are friendly ,lok forward to welcoming you to Australia. Safe trip Respect...!

[@tdsemills]

Great video Holly even though you were tired and frustrated having to wait for weather! I loved the local showcase culture, fruits review/cooking show plus boat know how. I didn't think about how fresh water floats on top of salt water in a brackish environment. Fair winds and calm seas on your way to Australia ❤

[@michaelmiller6062]

Wet t-shirt holly makes my heart skip a beat 😅

[@Knapweed]

The Bamboo Band and the harmonising literally gave me goosebumps. Good job and good luck with your cruise around these less visited areas.

[@stevepeterson5943]

I've read most of the Andrew Evans book. He has an Extremely Thorough compilation of sheet to tiller videos, look under his boat name FOOLISH MUSE. I found it some years ago when there was very little content of that sort on here. It's fantastic! This was a stellar video Skipper, very humbling and inspiring. Thanks so much!

[@chuckhillier4153]

Watching your episode while my brother-in-law and nephew are on their catamaran going through the Panama Canal (west to east) after crossing the Pacific from New Zealand. Very exciting watching them on vesselfinder. They plan to be in Maine waters this summer, Stay Awesome wind hippy..

[@johnnya9001]

Great episode. Especially the fruit demo. I recently bought a couple plantains. Now I know how to cook them. Cheers to you, the intrepid explorer.

[@terencemccarthy5672]

Warm rain showers are the best!

[@bernardlawson665]

Great sharing you so authentic! 🎉 THUMBS Up

[@scottpopovich4982]

The number are growing! Exciting Off to Australia! Good Luck! and Fair winds

[@rorybellamy2533]

Thanks!

[@RogerM2404]

Great music, great insights into your boat and the local foods......and looking great!

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Thanks for the tips and lessons, Teacher Holly. As a new keel boat solo sailor I take all the help I can get. Ta.

[@franklinrussell3042]

Love your chill aura and natural beauty

[@peterfarmer1592]

That was an amazing Video Holly (hope that is your name). My wife and I have just discovered your channel and we are in our seventies and eighties and love it. The band was fantastic and would like to see more of them. We also liked you dealing with the exotic fruits and showering tips 😂. Looking forward to watching more and stay safe..❤

[@KellyWelchSRQ]

Great video! The music was amazing! ❤

[@michaelayliffe7238]

Holly great to see you taking it easy, the Coral Sea, sounds like an Enya line in a song! Carmer waters in autumn Australia? Until the southly busters raw in winter. Sailing into Sydney harbour maybe.....Wow getting here under your own Witt, priceless

[@garycody1929]

Kolombangara has an amazing WW2 history also.I lived on Rendova Is not far away and have heard the bamboo bands often. Great Vid again Holly

[@gmattk]

When joining wires best to stagger the joins so that if it pulls out it can’t short and blow a fuse or do damage. You can for A$10.00 buy a small flame torch which will literally solder wires in about 2 seconds. Not much bigger than a cigarette lighter. Can buy in most service stations.

[@hikerlily]

Incredible episode, Holly. Loved the bit on what you learned from clouds, and what you know about solo sailing, knots, etc. Great content. If I remember correctly, you don't usually drink coffee on passage days; is this an indication of your exhaustion levels? ha. The bamboo band was also amazing!

[@jefredhed7788]

22:45. that is the water from the coconut. The coconut milk is when you compress the "meat" from the coconut. Just a little food for thought if you did not know that.

[@jackmarks2176]

Nice video I really enjoyed the knot, that will come in handy in many situations. I love reading sailing books since I don't have a sailboat anymore and ordered the book before your video was finished. Good luck on your trip to Australia.

[@h.rutten2187]

I’m jealous, great to see you do well, remember having seen some videos of you quite a while ago, you traveled quite a bit since then. Hope your crossing goes well and easy for you, take care.

[@liftedbythewind9002]

The bamboo band was fantastic! Something so old world sound about it. I’m a first timer to your channel. Very real, very impressive. Love your content. So much more real life than Elayna and Riley. This is real sailing! Thanks so much!

[@Twitch_Moderator]

@ 4:07 *The video started playing at 0.25x for some reason. And rewinding. No matter. I am happy I checked this video out.* 👍

[@reedjacksonmaccom]

Its rad you explain the difficulties and your stress. You’re nearing immortal level commitment. Well done. I approve.

[@flawdanative3223]

Loved the music they made with the bamboo

[@OnStageLighting]

Great video, starting with the wonderful band music, loads of Holly knowledge, and then my "favourite knot of all time" - (we all have a favourite knot, right?)

[@tezdejesus8384]

The band was magnificent! More sophisticated than it would appear. As for the "old" books - I still have all but one on my shelf. They are classic along with a few others. As you point out, much of the information is still valid. People are not going to go cruising [later] in today's race boats; which my husband and I did on our CCA designed boat. Just sold it after 47 years to a couple who have the same plans we did. (But they want refrigeration and more power for today's toys.) When I mentioned cruising authors like the Hiscocks and the Pardeys they had no idea who I was talking about. I hope the old books survive for someone else to learn from. Fair winds. PS. I love that hitch you did with the bucket. Never saw that before.

[@yakekaj]

Great vid, loads of different elements to it... Slow is smooth, smooth is fast...🤘

[@BrookePalmer]

That's a pomelo! Grapefruit cousin - yes, always very big, very thick rind, and relatively dry. I like the texture though, kind of fun to eat. Here in SE Asia, most pomelo sellers will help you out by removing the thick rind and often the pith as well. PS the bamboo band is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@oceanwoods]

Holly, sewing some screening for the hatches with Velcro or magnetic seals, should be on your next project list

[@LondonerBerlin]

Holly, thanks as always for such lovely videos and the great tips for sailing (like never rushing !). And now after several years of following your travels, you have inspired us to set off round the world and we have just spent 2 enjoyable weeks on a friends boat sailing round Moorea, Huahine, Tahaa ... When are you going to write your book ? I always thought a childrens adventure book would be a fantastic idea. Take care !

[@williamstewart1957]

By the end of the video you looked rested and glowing. Fair sky's and workable winds on your passage. Always enjoy your videos.

[@dannymcglone7430]

4:35 I just subscribed to the channel.I live in KY .I started watching from your upgrade of your craft to your arrival in PR.Just watching you mature physically and mentally.I look forward to the rest of your journey.

[@susantomkinson3419]

Thanks Holly for another fun episode. I admire your courage to solo sail across the seas 🌊 you are one amazing skipper 😅wishing you a safe passage to Australia ❤❤

[@russellclement2058]

Hi Holly , great to see you again ,I lived in the Philippines for 5 years so I lived on coconut water , so refreshing ,, the big orange thing is called a Pomelo , occasionally available in Aussie supermarkets , the fact it was dry is because it was old ( mature ),, Hard to know where to go ,, you are right most of costal Queensland have a prevailing south easterly . Its a long hike to Rockhampton , where I live about 1000 N Miles and Pt Douglas in Nth Queensland about 750 N Miles . You are way up the top of the Solomon's ,and I don't know your plans when you are in Aussie , its a shame its probably the most expensive country to visit in the world ,, The Coral Sea is so unpredictable , me personally would go across the Solomon Sea to Muyua Is. and come to Aussie via New Guinea ,,, safe travels 🙂

[@robingraham6820]

Great episode, loved the bamboo band, they would hold their own alongside a professional orchestra. Get yourself some good AMALGAMATING TAPE. (Big letters just to highlight it) if you haven’t used it before it is a sort of rubberised tape that you stretch (4 times it’s at rest length). You stretch it out as you wind it round your wire connections and it bonds chemically to the next layer. It creates a mega seal and lasts for years, even round salt water. Keep the good work up and keep bringing us your adventures.

[@rolanddunk5054]

Hi,what a great video,the bamboo band was amazing and entertaining,cheers Roly🇬🇧.

[@19Loretta69]

Thanx for this episode. I didn't expect a video today as it is Easter. It feels like it is a Sunday.

[@KeepItSimpleSailor]

Hope you get a good run across to Australia. Hopefully you get to enjoy our beautiful Queensland coast and islands 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@gangstagrandma]

The Fastnet book inspired me to go sailing. That and Tania Aebi Maiden Voyage. Yeah, I know - Crazy!

[@robertgold2643]

That music made me cry🤷‍♂️ no bc idea why…. Maybe that all were either playing singing or laughing. What’s beautiful glimpse of Solomon culture - the ls for sharing 🙏

[@MrZipdang]

The Bamboo Band! How incredible! Very in awe of your spirit, skills and courage! Fair winds to ya! 🌊

[@allenmckendree3726]

Been watching from the beginning on/off. Am an old screen guy from South FL. Is a great escape from my day to day! Life lessons you're learning will take U so far in life. I have young men your age & older. Very proud of U & your parents. Sure they are very proud of U

[@lionblack6023]

I watched that all the way through. I normally watch your vids in bites. Well done.

[@johnmact5548]

Nicely done getting off the dock

[@kencannuck]

I'm late to see your video, I'm happy to see the rested you after your weather wait visit. Hope i can follow you on your Australia passage. Fair winds !

[@aquasapien9275]

You are amazing, intelligent and a beautiful soul. I to have lived without a fridge for 12 yrs. Just last year I wired a solar system to accommodate a fridge, lites and fan. I have built my modest house myself... My design is after my fav sailboat utilizing marine foot pumps for gravity fed water from a cistern. My toilet is vermiculiture ,the worm castings gravity feeds the raised beds below that feed me. Come to the big island so I can host you and share its beauty. You are an inspiration. Be well and continue to live big.

[@leifjohnson9187]

You so rock! Such wonderful content! Love from Portland, Maine!

[@christopherhutchings9621]

Just Badass! You Holly blow my mind in every video 🇺🇸👍

[@dieteroberkofler4342]

Amazing episode and just what I need to stay sane until my sailing season starts in the med.

[@nearlynativenursery8638]

Very Nice. Thanks for the new to me style of the truckers/highway hitch. Jim Rodgers

[@ShootOnFilm]

That song and the groove with those flip-flop-pipes -- amazing!

[@williambunting803]

Yes, the bamboo band great. I’d buy that album. You’re lucky to have been exposed to many varieties of fruits by your super kool parents as a kid. Despite growing up in New Guinea I have a very ignorant western palate, so can’t enjoy the local foods so much. Crocs in the Solomon’s, didn’t know that.

[@AngusJohnson-ei1kk]

This video brings a smile face, thank you.

[@pablobehrens3277]

Absolutely loved the music. You are doing a good job too.

[@terrulian]

Holly: SCREENS! We didn't get to the Solomons but I was scared of getting malaria and wore a long sleeved shirt and bug juice in Vanuatu. I didn't take meds either; but the thing is it has a long incubation period and you don't want to be at sea and become incapacitated. GREAT episode.

[@Star_Gazing_Coffee_Lover]

You are my hero. I always wanted to do this but never had the opportunity and I just not brave enough, I envy you. And the people in the village were beautiful and so was the music. Thank you for sharing!

[@haraldpsarros317]

Great to see your still on the water. And haveing a great time. Sorry to hear that your a bit tired.

[@octaviodasilva9780]

Hi! Mosquito Netting and some thine PVC piping or clips to tie up the mosquito netting while you sleeping, would be a good idea don't you think?

[@BrianThongthip]

Hey I live in cairns Australia... the wheather over for the next 7 days is blowing over 20-25knots... stay safe and safe travels

[@robertdonnell8114]

I had to look on the map for the Solomons, you have come a long way from New Zealand.

[@vanessavandervalk1084]

Love your update! Tasty food & really loved the bamboo sounds! 😍🙌💖

[@secretsquirrel6124]

It's ok to read fastnet force 10 only if you are on a contessa 32

[@LNM0000]

You trust your boat and its long keel and you know how to heave to. You'll be sound girl. ❤

[@braithmiller]

Very immersive in your world, thanks.

[@videotosse]

Great episode. Informative, fun and personal. Love it.

[@karlr4865]

When installing those sorts of crimped connectors, twist the wires tightly before installing the crimp. This makes the inside part much firmer so it will push back against the crimp. Otherwise the wires just kinda mush out of the way when you crimp and they pull apart easily.

[@rainfinger]

We were in Gizo in the 1980s with no threats from the locals, obviously things have changed.

[@bobhorne8410]

I might as well just say it, if WHS is up on my queue I punch the button. Does that make it my #1 YTuber? Yep.

[@bigomnom223]

This girl is my hero. This is adventure I can only imagine.

[@phila412]

That band is awesome. I wanna travel there just to see them! I’m working my way there.