You are such a breath or fresh air. No fancy stuff, just a free spirit who has escaped the insanity living your life on your terms. Thanks for who you are and what you do.
@alvinmays38929 ай бұрын
You mentioned Guadalcanal, thousands of Marines died in the Solomon Islands in WWII. They would be proud of your courage single handing through their gaveyard.
@WindHippieSailing9 ай бұрын
Their history is everywhere. It's amazing to see it all first hand
@TheSirUno9 ай бұрын
Ahem…and sailors. More, actually. 😉
@jameshassell81108 ай бұрын
The Army also had a major presence on Guadalcanal. My dad was there. But the Marines got all the glory.
@jameshassell81108 ай бұрын
Holly - was that Savo island in the distance?
@christopherwhite16488 ай бұрын
Don't forget the thousands of Japanese soldiers and sailors who died for their Emperor. For a great read (even better on audiobook) Midnight in the Pacific by George Wheelan. A great history of the Guadalcanal campaign in World War 2. I love following your adventures.
@christopher_ecclestone5 ай бұрын
An easy way to check for a rotten egg is to fill a glass with water. Drop your egg in. If it sits at the bottom, it's good. If it floats to the top, it's a bad one! 🥚 🍳
@comeandtravel19 ай бұрын
You insprired me to buy a '30 Irwin in St. Simons ,GA and I'm getting it ready to set sail. Love your attitude and determination on getting things done and following your dreams. You are one of the most ALIIVE people I've had the honor of following. Cheers!.
@WindHippieSailing9 ай бұрын
Congrats on the new boat!! And thanks for the kind note :)
@frencheric789 ай бұрын
Concerning the eggs, you can test an egg by putting it in a glass of fresh water. A fresh egg will sink fast and lay flat , if it sink but stays pointing up or sink really slow it’ll need to be cook well, if it floats it’s no longer good to eat. Note than an egg even fresh will float in seawater.
@tonybell87529 ай бұрын
The only problem is,freshwater is very precious on a sailboat.So you couldn't use it in that manner.
@joedefraties33048 ай бұрын
@@tonybell8752you could always check and then drink the water for sure
@K_R_W9 ай бұрын
Try the egg water test, simply fill a glass or bowl with cold water and submerge the eggs. If the eggs sink to the bottom and lay flat on their side, they're still fresh.
@bbk23259 ай бұрын
She is limited on water though.
@underthetornado9 ай бұрын
If they float? No good.
@Kit2Canada9 ай бұрын
@@bbk2325Sure, water is limited. But egg is in the shell - so it can be used for drink or tea.
@Kit2Canada9 ай бұрын
@@underthetornadoEggactly - the gas in rotting egg will allow it to float.
@chhindz9 ай бұрын
If they float they are a witch.
@RonaldJHElzenga9 ай бұрын
"Accepting what you have and not worrying about what's to come"..thanks!! I needed that one right now..😊❤ (besides what I try to follow "Sail by today's wind..yesterday's wind will no longer take you forward..tomorrow's wind may stay out..sail by today's wind"..or at least try😅)
@WindHippieSailing9 ай бұрын
Ooo I like that one too
@Brigidz9 ай бұрын
It's a shame the weather in New Zealand was so dreadful while you were here. It would have to have been the worst summer we've had for ages and ages.
@WindHippieSailing9 ай бұрын
I still had an amazing time!
@hlprmnky9 ай бұрын
How have I made popcorn as a snack lo these many years and never thought to sprinkle on some nutritional yeast!? Truly this channel gives and gives and gives.
@MarkWYoung-ky4uc9 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Captain! I love how you traded your books to the natives for food, flowers and other stuff. I'm sure they were happy to get them. I hate that the guy in the canoe ran you off. He cheated himself out of a wonderful new friendship. Sail on Captain, sail on! ⛵😎
@WindHippieSailing9 ай бұрын
Happy New year to you too!!!
@christopherhutchings96219 ай бұрын
Mesmerizing Holly, volcano, smiles for the first time in awhile, even while talking YOU'RE smiling!!!! Love ya young lady, groovy 💞
@peterwhite72529 ай бұрын
I liked the groovy man that is real hippy
@chocolatemonk9 ай бұрын
There is a place for both the paper and the kindle. The Kindle is just so convenient. There are many free books out there too available online. Just make sure to back up your electronic library once in a while.
@coljhall9 ай бұрын
Love your attitude to life, living and the spirit of sailing
@svlonestar76459 ай бұрын
Wanta buy a boat?😅..
@coljhall9 ай бұрын
@@svlonestar7645 already got one 😀
@christopherhutchings96219 ай бұрын
Second post. The Respect I have for ya is immense,you are my peace Holly, keep the smile 😊 much love from Texas 👍🇺🇸❤️
@Runnifier9 ай бұрын
When you said “there’s no human dynamic to get in the way” I totally understood what you meant.
@shawnlund9 ай бұрын
Just a thought, many of us are super interested in the sailing aspect of your life. When you do something that seems really basic to you like putting a reef in your sail, I think that would make super interesting content 😊
@Clyde6frame9 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more !more theory on what actually is going on with the sail of the sailboat not a sailer but I’m willing to listen to one ⛵️
@WindHippieSailing9 ай бұрын
Thanks for that! It's always hard to remember to keep that perspective
@saxophool9 ай бұрын
Groovy!!??😂 What are you, some kind of a Wind Hippy? 😅
@paulkube39019 ай бұрын
Happy to see you've had a great passage...at last!
@WindHippieSailing9 ай бұрын
Meeee tooooo
@briandale83869 ай бұрын
Look at that a large smoking volcano. King Kong is definitely on that island
@parsodesign2 ай бұрын
easiest way to tell if an egg is off is to put it in a pot of cold water, if it floats, its off. if it sits at the bottom its fine. and anything in between is iffy
@oikkuoek9 ай бұрын
I use a 2" fruit blade (definitely not a knife) to crack eggs open. This cuts the inner skin making the halving process more precise and also creates the hole to sniff the egg. Any relatively light sharpish knife does the same, as does a metal spatula. Also never put a metal spatula in your mouth. It gives you the "Joker" smile. Had to learn that the hard way.. For the thermos, a loop of chosen material attached to the corner of the sink would keep it in place. Depending on the final product, it can be moved to the side and/or stored nearby, from where it could be flipped back in service for holding the thermos when needed. If the attachment is strong enough, it can double as a handle/hand towel holder etc.
@RCShutterstockАй бұрын
Binge watching your awesome videos. Now on 133. Looking forward to catching up ❤
@Lou_Zasil9 ай бұрын
check you eggs by floating them in water Place your eggs in the water. If your eggs sink to the bottom and lie flat on their sides, they are very fresh. If your eggs stand on one end at the bottom, they are a few weeks old, but still fine to eat. If your eggs float to the surface, they are no longer fresh.
@gneisenau899 ай бұрын
"Bougie hardtack." Priceless! I love it!
@guydepoorter9 ай бұрын
Hi, there is a Dutch lady sailing solo around ( Atlantic ) on a sistership of yours; Sailing Loveworx. Cheers.
@mikesomewhere72143 ай бұрын
Love the courage and freedom you have.
@pilotpeego18208 ай бұрын
Enjoyable video. Here a tip to check your eggs: Place your eggs in the water. If your eggs sink to the bottom and lie flat on their sides, they are very fresh. If your eggs stand on one end at the bottom, they are a few weeks old, but still fine to eat. If your eggs float to the surface, they are no longer fresh.
@michaelwargo57028 ай бұрын
Wishing you all good things on your adventure sweet girl.❤❤❤❤❤
@Dryer_Safe3 ай бұрын
Great episode. Love the grapefruit and popcorn for lunch. But you should find another way to make the popcorn. Your way burns oil. You're still young, but if your liver hurts, that's why.
@JeroenSWart9 ай бұрын
Let the good vibes roll!
@MicBruise9 ай бұрын
Your eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce is sometimes referred to as "shakshuka". My older daughter (about your age) makes if often. It's good with feta cheese or greek yogurt.
@jasonsmith93888 ай бұрын
capt on SV Jayden Marie..... when wing on wing the main sail boom should be on the windward side of the boat.... help keeps the head sail full. dead down wind trick we use is flying two head sails wing on wing with a reefed main pulled to center makes for a more stable downwind sail.
@oldseadogcb31309 ай бұрын
Happy New Year Skipper...Holly good to see you & Gecko back on the briny...Fair Winds & Following Seas
@sweettony93595 ай бұрын
Good stuff! I love how when you are in the cabin and you are standing still and everything behind you is rocking back and forth. Looks like a Monty Python skit with people waving "ship cabin pics" in the background to indicate "wavy seas".
@karacburghart71122 ай бұрын
Float test your eggs like the other person said. If they sink they are good. If they sink and stand up they are a couple weeks old, if they float they are bad. The Lil pocket on top the egg will fill with gas when they are bad and make it float. Also u can water glass eggs. They last forever that way. Also if u get farm fresh eggs u don't need to refrigerate them
@bkbland16269 ай бұрын
The times one endures makes the nice times sweeter in my opinion. Good stuff.
@Bill-bv9ld9 ай бұрын
Ok I’m ready to sail with you!😘
@PeteZuwanderungPeterz9 ай бұрын
Best wishes for the New Year!
@19Loretta699 ай бұрын
Thanx for this episode. It is always nice to watch your videos.
@MidniteClubII9 ай бұрын
Awesomeness runs through your veins... Love everything about your Vids, sense of humor and narratives...
@danieltindle21375 ай бұрын
You're so well spoken. Very articulate. Thoroughly enjoy just listening to you talk 🗣👂
@ivainmartinossi75295 ай бұрын
At 15:41 ... those little storages in the kitchen look so awesome!!! 😱
@zewnatury20109 ай бұрын
You can also check the eggs like this: Put then into a cup of water. If it floats, it's rotten.
@oreilly12378788 ай бұрын
Our favourite girl sailor.You entrance us with your Odyssey across the oceans ,your fine seamanship,your charm courage and bravery.A must watch.
@JBE1589 ай бұрын
Holly, an easy way to check your eggs is putting them in fresh water, (not sure how salt water would affect, likely a bit) if they float to the top they are likely bad if they are at bottom you are fine.
@timsmith67004 ай бұрын
So enjoy checking in on your journeys from time-to-time. Grand adventure and such a well lived young life. Fair winds.
@bobsch-gd6ze9 ай бұрын
Happy New Year from YVR !!
@realographystudios70355 ай бұрын
I love the fact that you know as much about sailing as I do! I watch a lot of vlogs about sailing and I don’t think anyone talks the sailing language as well as you do. So I’m thanks, and hoping you’ll continue, I am now a subscriber!
@therealbushmanpat8 ай бұрын
hahaha S - A - O!! As an Aussie I feel empowered to say they are called Say O's! Rock on mate :)
@chrism-qk8jm6 ай бұрын
Never once considered patronage. I love what you do and am amazed at your mindset, energy, desire to attempt. So pure..... Gonna try for sure.
@DanielTiffany-o8i5 ай бұрын
Groovy, clouds ⛅️ 😊. I’ll bite. Yes you’re very groovy too 😊. Your videos are groovy. 💙
@ThatSandersboy9 ай бұрын
I remember coming back to my boat and some eggs I had were spoiled to the point that 1 popped and a couple more broke before I could float test them (throw them over the side) texting this I can smell it like it just happened and it happened years ago. Rotten eggs, no bueno.
@WindHippieSailing9 ай бұрын
Such a terrible smell
@michellegaeb22919 ай бұрын
Yes, I agree with you about the Kindle. I fought it for YEARS because it just felt UNNATURAL,,,, 📖 However, here in the jungle in Central America we have so much moisture and bugs 🐛 that eat (and 💩) on everything ! And books get ruined 😢
@WindHippieSailing9 ай бұрын
Oh true to that! Books are fragile little creatures. But nothing beats the way they smell
@blpblp-tj7ux5 ай бұрын
You. Are. Amazing. ❤
@manfredaptaweng31668 ай бұрын
It´s too Great to see you,your sister,your parents and your Friends like this. In your Home.Have a nice Trip to the boat!
@murphmurph21249 ай бұрын
Hi Holly glad to hear it's going well have fun be careful ☺️
@kittyparty69259 ай бұрын
Thanks for the videos! Missed some videos because of my algorithm or whatever. Glad your still going! Thanks again
@FHSTackle9 ай бұрын
So jealous of you right now. I've always wanted to see those islands...I'm a WW2 history nerd. I think JFK's PT Boat was cut in half in the Solomons....Epic story of bravery and such.....Very Cool. Your vids are always inspiring!
@SamuelKTennis9 ай бұрын
Thank yo9u so much Holly, your videos are so very entertaining they are real pleasure. Your spirit is indomitable. I am so glad it was a pleasant crossing and congratulations on getting your spiritual mojo going again!
@DaleShirley-o1u5 ай бұрын
Great video Amiga!😊
@tjbonzo9 ай бұрын
4:36 - what a classic Wind Hippie statement, "...these clouds are just groovy man". Now at your next port try to find a pair of bell bottoms you can tie dye :).
@WindHippieSailing9 ай бұрын
Haha :p
@Heretic100019 ай бұрын
What a beautiful video and that song was perfect for the mood.
@docjeffry2 ай бұрын
Good album! 👍
@stevemclachlan40399 ай бұрын
HI the arnotts aussie biscuits are proniunced "Say-0" biscuits or at least that's what we called them when i was a kid, butter and vevimite is great on say=os\'s
@davidthesailor50225 ай бұрын
Definitely Say-O. According to Ross Arnott Sao was the name of a yacht his grandfather saw on Lake Macquarie and named the biscuit after.
@californiakayaker9 ай бұрын
I put my questions over on Patreon, but one thing I will say here is this is the type of sail that makes everyone want to sail. Lovely and Beautiful and you did very well. Your remark about the wind reminds me of Ursala La Quin's fiction...
@ianbarrett4589 ай бұрын
Hi Holly. FYI in Aus we pronounce SAO as it is written i.e. one word like "sayo" - not as 3 separate letters. Loving your channel and your adventures
@emanggitulah43199 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your videos. You can test the egg in a small jar of water. If it floats it's rotten due to the gas making it boyent.
@raybetz78039 ай бұрын
You truly are an amazing woman.
@coolblue59295 ай бұрын
Fantastic job on the narrative, on the whole content actually but, your super articulate narration is a generational standout!
@NikoNOJ6 ай бұрын
Saving money for my boat license. So envy you being in the wild out there. Love your vibe and the videos. Greetings from the sunny germany. 😂
@bryancohn94069 ай бұрын
If you rotate your eggs once a week they last far longer. They go bad when the yolk starts to stick to the shell. Rotating them keeps this from happening! Eatum up yum!
@aeneas-sails9 ай бұрын
re: eggs@minute 24-- when eggs start to go bad, they get gassy and their buoyancy goes up, so they will float in freshwater if bad, stay submerged if good, bobble if iffy. Less noxious than the sniff test.
@vaidotasratkus76199 ай бұрын
14:27... Let it go, let it go Can't hold it back anymore Let it go, let it go Turn away and slam the door I don't care what they're going to say Let the storm rage on The cold never bothered me anyway happy sails!
@MitchellConner-xb6jx5 ай бұрын
Your just awesome. I'm learning from u thnx😊
@ReviewByGeorge9 ай бұрын
You need the bad times to really appreciate the good times😊
@mikekollross88108 ай бұрын
For eggs, if you float them you will know if they are bad. If the egg sits on the bottm its fresh. If it stands up but stays on the bottom its getting old but still good. If it floats its bad
@carolinabeacher15589 ай бұрын
a good way to check eggs is to put them in water, if they float they are bad, if they stand up they have about a week to go, if they drop to the bottom you have a couple weeks.
@frankmosses91219 ай бұрын
Im looking forward to eventually buying my boat. Want to try going from usa to Japan, then the Philippines. No idea after that. Enjoy every moment, it will pass as will the troubles.
@WindHippieSailing9 ай бұрын
Sounds amazing!
@louissanderson7196 ай бұрын
Gotta be careful in some parts of the Philippines
@thx11689 ай бұрын
If you're happy, I'm happy XO
@underthetornado9 ай бұрын
Another Awesome video!!😂❤ I'll trade weather with you...lol it's 27 here in CA Mohave Desert Mountains in a living gold mining Ghost town.❤ Looking forward to seeing your latest anchor!😂Happy New Year!!🥂🎊⚘
@monacurkovic94209 ай бұрын
With the egg you can make the water-test. If they float, they bad because of the gases inside.
@williamdussault9919 ай бұрын
I love my Kindle. I bought it at goodwill, took it apart and swapped out the battery so for 11 dollars I have a brand new one
@inward_passage9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing the meals you prep. 🤙🏼
@tubokuper35579 ай бұрын
Good to see you are eating well. Keep smiling. Pura Vida
@bluesmandingo8 ай бұрын
There is also the egg float trick i think. Put it in a cup of water if it floats it's bad. Hope you got out before that jet stream river thingy came through.
@skaraborgcraft9 ай бұрын
Astonishing......for some reason I have the munchies. :-)
@williamstreet43049 ай бұрын
Holly, thank you so much for your episodes. I was missing them after 2 weeks.
@jimray9379 ай бұрын
Brilliant tips on cooking eating underway. Thank you🙂
@kimphilley6219 ай бұрын
Your simply an amazing young woman. Cheers from Lombok
@aaronha9946 ай бұрын
Got to say, and i have never said this, but i am actually impressed. Very good things i see here and im happy and smiling. Good job. Just good job. The sea is awesome and i love the attitude. It means so much. Just good job on the videos
@dieteroberkofler43429 ай бұрын
Watching groovy clouds! Love it!
@ericsmith3849 ай бұрын
You can also shake an egg next to your ear. If it sounds sloshy then it's rotten.
@maureenb73999 ай бұрын
I drank the Kindle Koolaid as well, and couldn’t be more pleased. Enjoyed your video Holly.
@kevincarr-bv6rs9 ай бұрын
9th of January about 10:45pm on the coast of N.C (mccotters marina, Washington, N.C) WOW !! What a storm we just had!!! Holly I work at a marina with about 90 floating and 200 on the hard and of course 50 or so the derilic boats ,I just inquired a 27 watkins 1st sailboat(free) HELP!!! 🙏 LOL ❤❤
@fionamccormick92689 ай бұрын
I bought a good clear bag big enough to take a phone and keys from TK Max which was £4 just a tip for any sailor. They also sell plastic shoe holder's in the luggage section so if you want to keep shoes dry.
@dozer16429 ай бұрын
You are so amazing. I hope to meet you and give you a big hug someday. You inspire me. 👍🤩✌️
@dannyfisher92239 ай бұрын
You certainly are one tough cookie Holly!
@DarwinianUniversal9 ай бұрын
Another great ep. Very good The following story is loosely inspired by my Timor arrival, having crossed from Australia. The crimson sun dipped below the horizon, painting the distant silhouette of Timor with burning farewells. Salt-kissed waves sighed against the hull of the Wombat, her sails unfurled like eager wings, beckoning me closer to the promise of land. Yet, a disquiet stirred in the air, a prickling on the back of my neck that mirrored the gooseflesh rising on my sun-weathered arms. A bruise of an indigo cloud bled across the western sky, its edges laced with lightning's jagged teeth. Without hesitation, I reefed the sails, a silent prayer on my lips as the canvas bellowed in protest. The first fat raindrop splattered on my cheek, icy cold against the heat of the day. Then, the heavens opened, unleashing a torrent that veiled the world in a misty curtain. Wind, a shrieking banshee, whipped across the deck, tearing at the tattered canvas and howling through the taut rigging. The Wombat, once a graceful waltz across the waves, became a bucking bronco, buffeted by waves that rose like hungry leviathans, their crests foaming with malice. Each groan of her timbers, each snapping of a line, sent a pang of fear through my gut. For two eternity-long hours, I clung to the wheel, knuckles white with the desperate grip of a fighter in a storm. The world outside was a maelstrom of sound and fury: the wind's demonic shriek, the thunder's drumbeat, the Wombat's tortured creak. Inside, my mind was a hurricane too, conjuring images of dismasted chaos, of myself tossed like driftwood upon the waves. Just as hope began to flicker, a shift. The wind's howl dipped to a menacing growl, the waves, giants weary from their rampage, subsided into sullen swells. Dawn, a timid thief, stole through the tattered remnants of the storm, painting the sky with streaks of pale gold. Relief, heavy as anchors, pulled me down onto the deck, legs wobbly like a newborn colt. I surveyed the battered Wombat, her sails ripped like the wings of a fallen angel, but still, miraculously, afloat. A shaky laugh escaped my lips, tears blurring my vision as the sun, rising triumphant over the storm-washed horizon, painted my face with its golden benediction. I had tasted the fury of the sea, danced with the devil of the storm, and lived to tell the tale. The island that beckoned me yesterday was now a sanctuary, a haven hard-won, its every palm tree a hymn of gratitude.
@tracygeddes58679 ай бұрын
The song by the sunset is so magic, thank you for sharing those moments.
@AndrewMeyer-ml7ib6 ай бұрын
It's called foreclosing the mental cyclic.. It's your minds ability to stop the cyclic of the minds cyclic centre so you can deal with a server or traumatic event