When an Overnighter turns into 18 Days at Sea WHSE99

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I am a 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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[@dimml0r]

she and sam holmes. never disturbed, truely love the sailing, all solo, small vessles. very inspiring

[@mariajosemorenoguerrero8638]

And Attila Vedo, with tour "Comino" arriving to Australia ( Darwin port)

[@bepowerification]

and Christian Williams tho his vessel is a little bigger

[@aarons.watches]

My 2 very fav sailors, too 🥂

[@williambailey5405]

As a long time old sailer and aviator, I sincerely commend you for making the prudent decision to give up on trying to enter the pass under those conditions. You showed real wisdom. No wonder that you are doing so well.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thanks! Sometimes we have to make decisions we don't always want to face but I'd rather give it a try and then admit when it's too much for my boat

[@TheFosterJourney]

I was nervous in that pass at 1.7kts. Great decision to turn around!! 🙌

[@Stenn333]

...some serious, modest genius right here ! 🙂♥️

[@frankmosses9121]

Nice job getting a picture of the fish

[@saxophool]

French Navy Pilot: "S/V Gecko, do you have AIS?" Holly: "I don't have AIS, a water maker or a refrigerator. Don't you follow my KZbin channel?" 😎

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Think thats the same plane that buzzed me a few years ago!

[@WindHippieSailing]

I wish I'd known! I'd have told them hi from you 😜

[@magdakaniewski]

They probably just have the one..it is the French navy after all.

[@harrisonandrew]

Holly, I am constantly in awe of your bravery, your resilience and your skill as a sailor. Great content.

[@klouism1]

That was a great shot you got of that swordfish. It's a wonder you even saw it to begin with. I guess you're very cognizant of what's around you. Much respect being a solo sailor can be tough I'm sure. Stay well and happy.

[@drwebstercivet5540]

Holly, along with Miles Davis and Steve Mc Queen, you are The Master of The Cool.

[@michaeloconnell8083]

That was a gentleman pilot. Thanking for info and wishing good seas for you!

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

It always pays to have a plan B...sail on Captain, sail on! ⛵😎

[@saxophool]

Best sailor and best sailing channel on KZbin. 😎

[@mikepatton1489]

I love your videos. You talk about sailing more than most channels.Please keep the awesome videos coming

[@perhennung]

What an exceptional young person!

[@Greggybread]

You've got some massive balls doing this all alone. Never give up. Never stop. Never go back to normal life. ❤❤

[@tommarsters4205]

Hi are you in the cook islands

[@franktartan6808]

Now that is a sailor! Thanks for taking us along Holly!

[@SDR15160]

You’re amazing!!! ❤ your the essence of an adventurous human spirit harnessing the wind… stay that way forever!

[@coffee6783]

You are an amazing young woman!

[@codysp]

Totally dig your personality and ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Part of why I love sailing so much. It mirrors life in so many ways. It's not always about the destination, rather the path that leads us there. Love your videos, thank you for sharing your awesome passion with us! ❤️⛵️

[@mowhoknow5098]

Hi Hollie you are soo cool from an old mans point of view but people your age not all but a lot would never attempt this, your parents gave you the desire and you ran a marathon with it! Stay cool stay safe

[@okartwork6176]

01:46 give him a steampast 😅🤣😂👍

[@wadeshore]

Wow that was some cool footage of the swordfish

[@peterb9038]

When they asked "are you Gecko?", i was expecting them to say; "love the YT channel!"

[@WindHippieSailing]

Haha! That would have been hilarious

[@robinwells8879]

Stalked by seabirds, sailfish and suave french pilots! He did sound a bit dishy and you sounded intrepid and heroic. 😂

[@okartwork6176]

Wow, the GoPro part was nice, sad there was no GoPro in the 80er,...

[@theoldsailmaker6408]

Of course you are a 'Supercool' whale,you are a Grinde! 😂☮☀️🌴

[@WindHippieSailing]

It's true!

[@Pillowcase]

Yea, an anchorage with rolling white caps isn't much fun :P

[@tlstechtalk]

I get lost in the supermarket parking lot. You are amazing!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Lol I do too! I need navionics to find the car again.

[@gardnep]

Great vlog, swordfish great shot, good shot of French navy, nice to see them on patrol and they have logged your position. They are probably checking for drug runners, it has become a major trafficking route and hazard in the South Pacific. Keep safe.

[@abicihlar1726]

Please visit Viani Bay, on the Rainbow Reef, in Taveuni, Fiji

[@tomas5376]

One of my favorite songs is Storms Never Last…do they baby!

[@rvz3215]

Holly, Where is your LIFE JACKET !! Grtz.

[@robertscranton8293]

I just love this channel. Holly you are so relaxed and flexible and it seems you can handle any almost any situation with grace and confidence. Groove on !!

[@mvakleko]

Reading the Maiden Voyage now it reminds me of your earlier episodes, your troubleshooting, interacting with your dad and "truly learning it the hard way" :p This is amazing and a truly immersive experience we can live through your experience, thoughts all from the comforts of our homes.

[@WindHippieSailing]

I love that book! I always think of her strength when I have something go wrong

[@mvakleko]

@@WindHippieSailing watching your adventures on here feels like that book in making almost in real time that we can’t skip ahead but must use our imagination to fill the voids based on what you don’t show or tell and anticipate like art in the making.

[@jaydubya4727]

You got my vote - you're the best! Love your content and your "breezy" style, you seem like you would be great to be around.

[@Regencyexpress1769]

Wow , you are so hardcore , you survive on very little with no complaints . 😮

[@84Rabbitz]

Definitely some confused water in that pass. . You should see Dodd narrows when the tide switches on Vancouver Island. . SKETCHY...lol

[@neilquigley1030]

Awesome vid of the sailfish! I can't recall seeing one from a moving boat in any you tube channel - much less solo!

[@vanessavandervalk1084]

Loved your video Holly! 😍🙌 especially the swordfish! 💓

[@sc-ez9fz]

Great video Holly!!!!

[@DBowen-os2cv]

Very cool shot of the swordfish!

[@holodeckdragon8876]

so courageous!!xoxoxoxox

[@davidrayburn2260]

Wish I could do more than just give you a like. I am 71 yrs old and wish I could have done what you are doing. But time ran me down and now its to late. Keep up the wonderful video's.

[@rainfinger]

Great video, pulling the plug when needed, staying safe.

[@Ksensei41]

They way that sword fish looked at the camera at the end xDDD

[@maxrudder6091]

You were rigged by the French Navy Falcon. It's perfectly normal maritime patrol activity. I was on P-3s in the U.S. Navy, and we did this a lot. You may see U.S. Navy, Royal New Zealand Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force aircraft during your travels. They like to see what's out there.

[@lloydbrown9327]

Nice to see you moving again! Video of the sailfish! Safe travels!

[@mikeprodanov6765]

Smooth seas to you... thanks for taking us along....

[@UUBrahman]

That was a real voyage and you’re a real sailor

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Tremendous work out there. Thank you, good Health to you.

[@isaa3203]

Hey Holly, you got my vote!!!! I'm rooting for you!!!!

[@remyyamabushi1473]

bravo !

[@richardboughton8338]

Plucky young lady. Im an old man of 70 but was in the British Merchant Navy as a youngster so i enjoy all the vlogs put out by these adventurous young people but i have to say that this young lady and Sam Holmes(whom i discovered when recovering from illness in Hospital, and who helped me get through some s*** there) are the ones i always look to. Thankyou madam.

[@anconranger1774]

Beautiful Marlin ! Awesome shot !! Love your channel and watch all the time!!!

[@masonsmith858]

What a gift your journals are, absolutely amazing stuff Holly thankyou!

[@JonBuhagiar]

Thank you for sharing!

[@michaelyanosov147]

That is awesome footage of the Swordfish!

[@chuckhillier4153]

Wow! Good shot of that swordfish. Never seen that before.

[@jefffinlay3477]

So inspiring my friend ❤️ been there since the beginning thanks for the great video's!still crushing on u!

[@wharfbanger]

Bravo. Just making the awesome seem normal, as usual. Great stuff Holly

[@troyonline688]

That was a beautiful shot of the fish😁

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Amazing voyage in Tahiti islands 🏝 ⛵️ Bravo .

[@theos6848]

Wow, I just found this channel. So inspiring. Thanks for sharing

[@popsboatsnhotrods]

I voted for you ! Fair winds and following seas to you .

[@patlorch8478]

Awesome swordfish images!

[@underthetornado]

Wow....that's a bit of an adventure!!!😎🏜❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 cool picture of that fish hitchhiker. Bananas are really good for you. Those with oatmeal and you've got it made!.. lol. You are totally such a brave soul. Prayer to you for strong sailing and good luck!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌈🌈🌈🌈🌞🌞🌞

[@bwuepper439]

You get my vote. Stay safe Holly.

[@kevinfarley6981]

10:25 "... blobby green." What a cool and colorful description of shoreline trees viewed from a distance at sea. Cheers!

[@teapot27]

ive been following you for a good while now, your just the best channel.Keep exploring.x.

[@squishpop4621]

You are very brave and I love your videos and following your trek.

[@johnekins4408]

It’s always such a pleasure to share a little time sailing with you, bon voyage.

[@gtsak8781]

Overnight turns into something considerably longer. Sometimes it applies to relationships too.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Haha!

[@sannebast]

Respect for your positive attitude even with all this things going not as you hoped 😎

[@russellclement2058]

Hi Holly Great to see you again ,, take care

[@mrmrjohn43]

I have been following you from the Netherlands for a while and enjoy your stories. Have a safe trip

[@debdoyle119]

Well done

[@tiffanyherrington4638]

You're so friggin' cool.

[@bepowerification]

that was a nice flyby!

[@cheapcigs9772]

Trippy having an aircraft that close 😳

[@sailingcapedissappointment2012]

Wow! What a surprise last time I saw one of your videos it was snowing and now you are approaching Figi! and to think it's taken me this long just to get caught up on my brightwork.

[@Aviatorpeck1957]

I love who you are and being an Aviator it all about good decision making never been a sailor but do love the ocean!! You be safe out there

[@gavin5363]

I sailed from Rarotonga to New Zealand when I was 18 what a good time. 😎

[@Twelvestonestacking]

You're intestinal fortitude is amazing! Goodonyas!

[@svhappymondays]

you have my vote 💪👍done

[@beckyheidi625]

Thanks Holly always great to watch arohanui

[@thomasalexander8499]

awesome Marlin video

[@curtisjensen6886]

Be safe out there I sure love your videos

[@RealDeanWinchester]

6:56, nice touch

[@captainlloyd]

Tagged along for some time now, love the adventures! You've basically been to the places I plan on doing my first longer voyages, you make it look easier/better compared to some of the guys doing it hahaha. You're awesome! Wishing you the best and safest passages! I'm currently on the lake sailing nothing extraordinary right now I'd do anything to be back on the open sea even if I'm cooking for a crew 😋

[@sailorruss5279]

I love blobby green trees also😂

[@kiwi6444]

You crack me up.

[@joesambrano7634]

😎🖐 ahoy gecko, ahoy captain hollie, awsum captain n mariner 💙, neptune smiles🐳

[@aronbellanceau6624]

Gotta tell ya just started watching your videos. So much more enjoyable to watch you figuring stuff out. Than these rich kids with their brand new boats.

[@terratrekker28]

NICE! That was amazing how you spotted that from the boat and used the GoPro to record. Guessing that could also be a little worrisome when you first realize you are being followed by a gargantuan fish..lol

[@kenegan7649]

We currently have an el nino effect going on the wester pacific east coast australia..so very variable weather...its been going on for the last couple of years..so be prepared for cioudy rainy weather

[@billstedman9868]

I really like the new cushion covers! Good job on the head!

[@WindwardToEden]

Candice and I almost moved (with our kids) to Tonga, however decided here on Beaver Island instead. Can't wait to visit when we start sailing the South Pacific, very cool that you are on your way there! Can't wait to see your videos of your experiences in Tonga.

[@ericbergdahl6971]

Good luck on sailing.

[@pdutube]

Nice Falcon, Dassault makes beautiful aircraft 🙂

[@seanmoffitt1190]

Huge Marlin!

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Love to you