The Challenges of Solo Sailing WHSE125

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I am a 31-year-old solo sailor working on my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27-foot-long sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I learn about heavy weather sailing, the trials of being solo, and my adventures in paradise.
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[@rad1ist]

You should be KZbins sailing channels female badass of the year. Your dad should be one proud papa !

[@Gah0uf]

"This is a uni-directional whisker pole, which means that one side is broken" had me roaring.

[@fibber2u]

It's the throwaway and dry nature of her jokes that get laughing.

[@rosjay_2119]

And.. most of them sank..lmao..❤ Holly

[@moopurce8973]

Hang in there Holly. You are building great memories. I am 70 now and can look back at a bunch of good (and bad) times. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@oreilly1237878]

Yes its true Holly has massive charisma and she is a great sailor with enormous courage.We all love her.Bon voyage sweet tough lovely feminine girl.Bravo bravo.

[@alisonadams5555]

Dan is right, we want to hear it all!

[@brucewymond5138]

Your commentary is so funny - getting into port is “future Holly’s problem” and waves hitting the cockpit are ‘little buddies” it’s so refreshing …. Thanks 🇦🇺👍

[@Pillowcase]

how to free up that frozen end of your whisker pole: 1) Drill a small hole (1/8" or so) in the end of the hook, in line with the pin. 2) Use a rod or punch through the hole to hammer on the latch and move it. 3) Remove whatever retains the latch, so you can remove it completely and clean up the hole. 4) Read it some more poetry. I'm guessing its galvanic corrosion that froze it up so its probably pretty snug in there. Hammering it directly is probably the only way it'll budge.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Cool idea!

[@corviswood]

Read us the poetry, it's definitely going to loosen something. ❤

[@robm.4512]

Spot on.👍 I’d just add that once it’s moved a little, tap it back in the closed direction occasionally and keep adding a drop of thin lube as it moves further. Diesel fuel works as well as any other penetrant and it’s a heck of a lot cheaper. It may be worth standing it in a small container of fuel for a day or two before you try freeing it. The one other thing that can help is heat, a blowtorch is ideal but a minute over a stove burner works fine too. Good luck with it, been there, fought that, they usually give up with perseverance and you’ve got that in buckets!

[@lorenzoblum868]

​@@WindHippieSailing if you're allergic to penicillin, try propolis. Usually you can get it from beekeepers. As for galvanic corrosion, ultrasound and vinegar. Hope your rib is better...

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

I agree with Dan about showing the bad parts of sailing alone. People contemplating doing it need to know the bad as well as the good. I'm glad you have antibiotics with you now and that your rib injury has healed. Take care of yourself Captain. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Seconded.

[@wdentondouglas]

I love how you're suggesting kit for donations when you barely have any. Your empathy shines in this episode. Buy a fridge.

[@seamusblack5876]

How could you not have a fridge?

[@markthomasson5077]

The fridge isn’t the issue, it is the power fror the fridge

[@SMETSYSGNIMIT]

You are truly an inspiration to my wife and myself. If we were 30 years younger and knew what a jib is...we would be doing what you're doing. Alas, we live vicariously through your channel.

[@shanep5121]

You can do it.

[@skaraborgcraft]

"read it poetry", you owe me a glass of wine young lady, thankfully the wipe down screen survived. Stay healthy. Bust 3 ribs and exploded some discs in my back......not easy when solo and no whinches.

[@26N80W]

"future Holly's problem" too cute. Enjoy your content.

[@mcallahan9060]

I can't believe that reading the frozen whisker pole poetry didn't work! It always works... 😂😂

[@WindHippieSailing]

I know right? It was like it couldn't even hear me

[@PeterCorrigan]

What a valuable insight: your body is an important piece of gear . That might never occurs to one, until it breaks. Look after yourself, to be sure, to be sure. Thanks Holly!

[@aarons.watches]

Get well soon, past Holly.🤧

[@drsproc]

"I've soaked it, I've hammered it, I've heated it, I've cooled it, ***I've read it poetry***"... pfffftt... lolzzzz

[@scotttan6377]

holly is an impressive sailor from the school of hard knocks . Sailing the world with no fancy B&G or Garmin devices ie , to quote Holly " don't get carried away with all these trimmings . . . " . @17:28 ". . . you can get so fancy and expensive with everything . . .back in the old days on tall ships all people had was lines and lashings and pieces of wood and they got by just fine you know sure most of those boats sank . . ." this had me rolling (LOL)

[@Sweetpatches24]

Got by just fine with lines and lashes? Perhaps you missed history the day ship wrecks were the lesson.

[@MicBruise]

I just saw you motor past NV (from the Sailing NV channel) at anchor when you entered Port Villa. How cool to see two of my favorite channels cross paths in Vanuatu.

[@SailingSarah]

@17:40 "... All people had was lines lashing etc (which you don't need) ....and sure most of those boats sank" OMG 😂😂😂

[@SamuelKTennis]

It is so about "enjoying the sail". I hear you, Holly. "THANK YOU for helping with the anchor and dingy!" Holly - REST UP! Very true on the 'if I get hurt or sick' topic - that is, I feel, a very important part of the "I am solo sailing" montage. Your judgement. Thanks for the "It wasn't COVID" message!

[@andydelarue9344]

Another great adventure,thanks for being Holly and showing it as it is. Take care and enjoy.

[@Runnifier]

In this channel I have found someone else my age who solos a boat my size and shares the same mentality and concerns. This is so refreshing as this is extremely rare. I wish you fair winds and following seas.

[@ianszen5]

"Ï read it poetry" such a great line! Love your ability with sail. Inspiring. love it! Thankyou!

[@TinCupChalice40]

You have no idea how much I look forward to your videos. It’s so important that you show all aspects of sailing. The newbie’s are going to think it’s all fun and games. Nothing is further from the truth. Reality will smack you in the face when you accidentally fall asleep and you’re waken up by the vibrations of a freighter. Yes, it’s happened to me. Let me tell you something, a 50 foot mast Looks like a toothpick up against a freighters hull.

[@_PJW_]

Nice vid. Best part for me is the last minutes, seeing you look thriving after the hardship. "You take care, y'hear?!" (~ Chief Gillespie) 🙏

[@sirkyoj1]

Please share it all. I am already sold on the lifestyle. I want to see the whole deal and what to expect.

[@cavemandancer]

Love your perspective. I think I will think like that more. It's a beautiful world and knowing that you are only here at this spot once and maybe not be there again that is a great way to appreciate your time you spend there. It is truly special.

[@sc-ez9fz]

You are far more interesting than any starlink! Those that have it also would not have the balls to leave port without an engine! You are an amazing young woman and I try to turn younger woman on to your videos. Please share whatever you feel comfortable it is all appreciated. Life is not all butterflies and rainbows. You are inspirational and have such courage. Thank you for sharing!

[@Sweetpatches24]

It’s not balls to leave port without an engine, it’s stupidity.

[@herpiegerbstick6808]

@@Sweetpatches24 stop it, plenty of sailors have successfully made passages and even entire cruising careers without an engine.

[@sc-ez9fz]

obviously you do not know the Pardy's. So it's obvious you carry yours in your pockets.@@Sweetpatches24

[@markthomasson5077]

@@Sweetpatches24…it’s a sailing boat!

[@roadboat9216]

Love your videos. You are so chill. You make it all look so easy. And yes, getting sick while underway is scary even if your have 2 people. My wife was a very experienced RN. That came in handy for me and many other cruisers. You’re amazing.

[@johnwishart7950]

thank you for being so honest it really makes a difference great video again sorry i cannot become a patron but life at the moment is very hard

[@SailingTaranto]

I am definitely going to take up poetry reading as my last resort.

[@WindHippieSailing]

If nothing else it'll make you smile

[@SailingTaranto]

@@WindHippieSailing That was hillarious LOL funny! so good I'm going to borrow it as my own. Absolutely love your eternal optimism, determination and tenacious spirit for sailing. Your exploits are an inspiration, you and Sam Holmes both are masters of the genre. Thank You.

[@jonathanmurray7352]

I like that you say no to all the fancy bits you don’t need. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m learning from your videos as well.

[@thejp6713]

You're a real good egg ;)

[@samssungs4495]

You have the absolute best attitude I have ever heard from a bonified crusing salior!

[@01dumbfrog]

A company called Samson has a booklet that shows you how to splice your lines, they also make quality line for replacing your weathered lines and even the old ones will work for a long time after they are replaced. I’m land locked currently and I still have retired gear in my pickup truck, I never know when I might have to pull a tree out of the road or someone else out of the ditch.

[@ReviewByGeorge]

I truly love the way you’re so articulate in your descriptions of everything!☺️

[@trentdelancy3130]

Real life happens. Just keep on sailing and enjoying the islands. They look amazing.

[@joelabriola2493]

Way to go pushing thru Holly! You are such a inspiration ❤

[@user-cm2xe7uj7w]

The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.

[@ArchaicHumansWorldwide]

" I cooled it... I heated it... I cut at it... I read it poetry" LOL omg I'm dying.

[@peterb9038]

I hope you are feeling a lot better now Holly. Looking forward to the adventures around Oz.

[@bogus_not_me]

You are amazing! I doubt I could have ever done what you have already done and your concern for others is an inspiration. I have aa lot of respect for you and your accomplishments. Keep it up, many are with you.

[@reestyfarts]

The most interesting girl on KZbin.

[@chrisw6337]

I love Vanuatu and have been in a lot of those anchorages you show. I think I remember the same clearing shed from 40 years ago but they didn’t call it biosecurity then. Rib injuries are a bugger, cracked one of mine in a similarly silly manner, a loud bang followed by three months of pain. I hope you have it behind you. No need to be shy about tough times, if you don’t put some of them in those of us who are also crazy enough to do this will be wondering what we do wrong.

[@lonestaradventures8838]

I agree with you on not buying fancy crap for every project. I always have a habit of buying blocks,shackles, and other bits and bobs at boat yard sales and the like. If someone needs a block or you need one for making small projects, i always rummage thru the extra bits and mostly find what i need. Its easy to soend a pile of money for non critical items. Fair winds

[@briankennedy606]

You're the most entertaining sailing channel for sailors!

[@markrutlidge5427]

Hope you get well soon.

[@iCE2sKY]

Wow, 27 f small boat and so many years sailing!! Congratulation!! Great videos you make!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@26N80W]

You are sharing the anchorage with Sailing NV. I love those guys.

[@SmallSailboatCruising]

Love it love it love it. You are authentic open and honest. Enjoyed every minute of this video. Thanks so much for your work.

[@stevelawrie9115]

Ah... broken ribs, one of my favourite breaks. :) Being an Aussie, looking forward to seeing you sail around Australia. Cyclone season starts in a few months.

[@rosewood1]

definitely want to be somewhere safe. This year is likely to be a bad one. Too much heat early.

[@stevelawrie9115]

Totally understand. My house is on a bush block near the southern border of Queensland. Ours is bushfires.@@rosewood1

[@brandonboand]

Thank you for being such an inspiration. My dream is to circumnavigate the world some day, but I don’t think I’ll ever be able to afford something like that. Your insight gives me hope, your confidence gives me inspiration, your greatness gives me a goal. So thank you for being you and sharing all you do. Keep up the great content ❤

[@xanderlutz7856]

I am constantly amazed at this young woman’s curiosity and courage. Thank you for showing as much of your story as you can. Your realism and down to earth approach makes this EPIC journey seem almost day to day the girl next door.. what a strange dichotomy. You are an amazing your woman Holly i am stunned by your grace.

[@80884bpresley]

Awesome video Holly!!! See ya next time.

[@johndow7258]

Thanks be WELL

[@bensouthwell1339]

And still the best vid around bar none !!!!

[@seanmorrissey3103]

I like your comment about how the old-timers got by with only cordage and wood, but it's important to note that most of them sank because of shipworms, fire, or the limitations of weather forecasting and navigation at the time. I guess the fact that most sailing back then was driven by commercial or military pressure for them, also... "get-there-itis" has sent many vessels to the bottom.

[@tonyrobson905]

Stellar episode!! You are such a very intelligent person, and this episode shows that in spades. You’re also letting your hair down and more ways than shown. Thank you for showing your reality in a way that is honest, and also very vibrant with the life that is true to sailing. You are clearly one in 1 million on the oceans of our planet.

[@troyonline688]

You read it a poem...nice😂

[@richardmclaren8549]

Holly Vanuatu is really bad for malaria. The symptoms that you shared with us (fever, disorientation ect.) are all symptoms of malaria. You might have to check this out and get on to some anti malarials. 🐟 😁

[@evir02w]

Awesome video again Holly! I bought one of your t Shirts, now one of my favorites. keep being your awesome self!

[@rosiegreddogyachts4135]

Knots and lashings are always better than metal shackles. Cheap, practically universal aloignment and no chafe metal to metal. Just keep on doing what you are doing. Doing real great for sure.

[@kevinwilkinson1510]

The faster you go, the shorter the ride. So goes my signature on the Battle Scooters forum on ADV Rider.

[@alisonadams5555]

Again, Holly, thanks for the fantastic videos you make for us! I love all the details!

[@mugsypea]

I’m absolutely admired by your KZbin channel and love watching your new content every time you post. The one thing that that has made this journey possible is the advent of the internet, GPS and satellite technology making navigation at your fingertips possible. Just think, it wasn’t to terribly long ago that you need to be proficient at celestial navigation and chart reading and documentation to make it as far as you have. Keep up the great content coming! Good luck and all the best!

[@phillipobrien7365]

What do you mean "don`t buy all this stuff that you don`t need"? Those glitzy, change colour, underwater lights are a must have item for every boat.

[@deansutherland3570]

Thanks. Enjoy watching your videos. Smooth sailing

[@Robzilla501]

Heading back to sea as a solo sailor next spring. Headed the other way, Azores for a start. Thank you for sharing, it helps me to better prepare. If you were hurting for that long you must have cracked at least one rib. Yep, you need to stop and rest to heal quicker, but there are things you need to do and most of them hurt which in turn delays healing. But don’t worry, 10 more years you can buy an AI crew member 😂

[@timwhiteside3173]

Hi Holly ...First came upon this girl replacing her engine herself a few weeks ago and thought "Wow! She's the real deal! Inspired! Been filling in the gaps since! ... Panama transit was interesting! Many still to go! Learning so much!...Thanks!! Love your music and the vibe! Australia calling!!! Clarence Valley...Yamba, Iluka, Maclean, Brushgrove!!! Take care!!

[@reason43poole37]

Enjoyed this episode, real life.

[@tas32engineering]

Windward Bound is also on the mainland for long sail. Cairns has everything, aquarium, nice town, ride through the canopy of tree, train trip, Botanical gardens including full summer cyclones, deadly sea stingers. But it's your happy nature & the 1 thing I follow mostly your description of wind sea & sail. One day I will buy that boat & sail to the sunset.

[@jackgalloway8314]

Love the channel!

[@azv503]

the unidirectional whisker pole got me .

[@jeffmercier1974]

Always fun to watch,, it's like you were born for it ✌️

[@mattmeiners985]

Love your show!!!!😎😎😎😎

[@veronicabell6652]

So much valuable information. Thank you.❤😊

[@yaa63]

you are very brave!!!!

[@thecourts5705]

I really look forward to your episodes and living vicariously through your adventure. 😊 Thank you for sharing your journey😊

[@knutarneaakra6013]

Yuo are just so great making my hart melt. By the way no metoo. just love real honest people making honest vlogs.all the best from norway😊

[@maureenb7399]

Safe travels back down under Holly. Enjoy all your videos.

[@DirkJacobsz]

I love - read the whisker pole poetry - so cool

[@dansplett8303]

Great video. Enjoy seeing your location on screen

[@darranpowell6481]

Love watching you keep it going funny courageous inspiring 💪💪💪

[@fernandocardoso4272]

my toddlers love your videos!

[@robertsmart5600]

Vanuatu is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world and it is regularly affected by cyclones during the wet season from November to April

[@haroldvoigt8153]

Don’t get StarLink. You will put pressure on yourself to put out more and longer videos to justify the it. Get a fridge or fix you engine ignition system. I love looking forward to the content you produce every other week to see your next adventure. Good luck

[@WindHippieSailing]

I don't have enough power to run it anyway:p it draws so much!

[@anguillaanguila7255]

brilliant

[@pironiero]

you are the only woman sailor i watch, because you are real.

[@shaynewoodman6610]

your heading my way keep safe thanks for a glimpse of bear bones sailing you can do it with hard work i wish you well shayne

[@georgeklesel1161]

Good jobDan

[@deansutherland3570]

Thanks. I Enjoy watching your videos. Smooth sailing

[@sailingyemaya9781]

Good video, get better 🌸

[@dale6349]

Get well stay safe

[@deborahdoyle6743]

Thanks for the whisker pole ideas.

[@frithmoore6631]

Thanks!

[@rufusgroves1820]

Good effort young lady, keep on keeping on ✌️ ❣️

[@pilotpeego1820]

Wow! You're the real deal. Stay safe!😊

[@rod8823]

My fav channel for years now 🙂😃😊

[@propertymanagement7011]

thanks tish!

[@dansiwek3593]

What a life! So cool and chill, im totally jelly...