40 Knot Winds for Breakfast WHS E80

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[@icysurfer1]

You are right, very lucky, compared to many. Your parents look like the coolest ever.

[@jayybone6227]

Warms my heart to see a family out there really living instead of being trapped like a rat in a cage. Shout out to Mom and Dad, y'all are the coolest.

[@styx85]

I think I'm in love with Grace. What a beautiful boat.

[@scottlawson6904]

I love watching your adventures. 57 yr old kiwi heading off soon in a small 30 ftr. You have inspired me. Thank you young lady.

[@grahammewburn]

I'm anchored in 20 knot wind I'm learning at 73 Thank you for inspiration Cheers Gray North Stradbroke Island Queensland

[@seafuryphil]

Absolutely love that you found insperation to adventure at 73 . Good on you sir.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Yeehaw!!! Congrats! Hope you're holding fast!

[@grahammewburn]

@@WindHippieSailing at present I am holding fast. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Gray

[@grahammewburn]

@@seafuryphil thank you Phil

[@WindHippieSailing]

@@grahammewburn Good to hear! I'm also holed up here waiting for some nasty weather to kick in

[@Pillowcase]

14:32 for a moment there I thought "wow, the saloon of that 27 footer is huge!"

[@andydelarue9344]

Just love it , might be a bad storm , better make some tea. You are at one with sailing and all weather’s, go girl.

[@carloscupe2953]

3´40" No estás atada a la seguridad!!!! No deberías correr riesgos innecesarios. Desde Argentina, con mucho amor, Carlos.

[@garyschwabel6053]

Power windless how nice G B U don't even have a crank windless of all the sailboat blogs yours is the best nice ya got to hang with your parents mine died when I was 17 and 19 but they are always there happy sailing wish I could send pics of the at last 38 ft endeavor

[@svluckyspin7420]

That solar panel on the weather pulpit rail kept catchng air and it looked like at some point it might flip all the way 'round and bash you on top of your head! Might wanna tighten that up a wee bit. Fun vid!!

[@sigvardc]

So Happy you got to sail with your cool parents Holly !!

[@justme.9711]

Here's something I've never seen a channel cover before - Boarding ladders and/or platforms. Dinghies - done, but the other thing for people without a sugar scoop or cat, never seen it and it's used EVERY time we get on or off the boat when cruising.

[@WindHippieSailing]

hmm interesting. I guess I just monkey on and off my boat, but I also have really low freeboard

[@justme.9711]

@@WindHippieSailing Fair call, and your still quite young. My last boat was a 28ér, but the current is 43' and a higher side in that scale [ Roberts 43 ] so it's more of a thing now. Just as an exercise, try pulling yourself up and over the lifelines as if you were washed over board. Add a bad sea or the need to pull yourself against a current equal to boat speed and..... you'd drown, you couldn't physically do it. Life lines should not let you go overboard - sorry for beig a Debbie downer [ I'm 58 ] but it will cost your life and strange things happen.

[@boblivingston4841]

Your parents are so cool.Always like watching your videos.

[@johnvititoe6051]

You’re right, your parents are ABSOLUTELY cool! And you are definitely a “ chip off the old block”.

[@stevesteel6066]

Love your lifestyle, so happy that you are enjoying your journey, precious explorers had nothing but a stetson navigation sailing! You are doing amazing babe

[@stevesteel6066]

*precious=previous

[@subliminalaria]

Very cool to see young women out there experiencing nature on their own terms.

[@seafuryphil]

Such a beautiful thing to share the adventure of life and love of the ocean and sailing with your folks . Beautiful life . Cheers from ⛵🇨🇦

[@oldshipmatesadventures]

great deal of high-wind management, very relaxed, and very attent whenever necessary, but not a glimpse of fear. good time with mum and dad is the best time you can spend, they will not be there forever. safe travels!

[@californiakayaker]

Your parents are absolute rock stars.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Yes they are!

[@thomscott1247]

Happy New Year !

[@fijimarns]

Beautiful experience 🌹

[@brucerhodes8197]

It's been fun watching you enjoy time with your parents, kinda remind me of myself... couple of old hippies... lol I say "old" in the kindest sense, I'm 63 myself and a bonified old hippie...

[@rainfinger]

Seeing Moorea again from your perspective was refreshing. Good job!

[@jamesrodgers9417]

I have so much respect for you.

[@barb-9352]

Yes yu are blessed with parents who sail and taught yu so much to live the way yu do.

[@gangstagrandma]

You are such a good sailor Holly! Your parents must be very proud of you.... No one has parents as involved and supporting that I've met. What a wonderful experience for you all. Wish I'd been as calm as you in storms.

[@WindHippieSailing]

I'm so lucky to have them!

[@billhanna8838]

Im so happy for you , - Fair winds & following seas .

[@Maddie-Girl]

Your lucky to have such great folks as parents

[@kkots]

Wow! grace under pressure! I was worried that the solar panel behind you (4:43) was going to flip over and wrap your head....excellent sailing skills!

[@MoosePantz]

Thank you for sharing yourself with us. You are wonderful!

[@jonb4722]

This makes me think that I must go out from merrie England where I liveth and get back to the French South Pacific in my own clapped out little boat...

[@contentforcoaches]

So very happy for you and your parents, Holly! :)

[@christophernoto]

What an amazing life you are making! Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉

[@timwoods603]

Loved the time with your parents Holly. Great videos as always.

[@sailingsolo5290]

I think youre the only one on youtube who has parents that have sailed around the world and now visit there daughter doing it.

[@WindHippieSailing]

It feels like an amazing full circle moment for sure

[@lorriepowell5964]

Hi Holly, thoroughly enjoy your videos….. French Polynesia looks absolutely stunning. Would so love to be where u r, sailing around, living ur best life. Loved seeing ur very cool parents, do they not miss the cruising lifestyle? Must be time for a visit from your sister next. Take care and be happy. ⛵️

[@WindHippieSailing]

I think they remembered how much they love it on their visit. Maybe they'll do another trip one of these days

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Compliments of the Season to you and thanks for keeping me (relatively) sane in 2021.

[@rickstevens1479]

Good to see thing are going good , So cool mom & dad are in the Pacific with you ......big fan of all... big thanks to Tish ...

[@rexx9496]

That's sweet of your parents to come way out there. They must really miss you. I know I'd be constantly worried if my daughter were out in the middle of the Pacific alone and would probably come to join her every time I got the chance.

[@SailingAnja]

I wish my parents would get a boat lol.. my mum hates boats including mine haha and that is still on the hard stand waiting to be painted :) rewired and refitted

[@richardhanson8776]

Yet another great update, thanks.

[@dwaynedunnick3240]

Great video Holly, glad you were able to see your parents for awhile. Thanks for sharing a " a day in the life of.......". Always an adventure. Be safe and good sailing 🌴⛵🌞🍹

[@MultiBmorgan]

i don’t think i’ve communicated with you here yet so n the channel . never seen your face like that! i want my daughter too see you ! thank you. i’ve learned and enjoyed your travels

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thanks!!

[@rickyboy..andcaptinjack2532]

Love you sharing your sailing adventure.. safe sailing 💪🌬️⛵⚓🎵🎶✌️💜

[@joeshmooo5327]

Great to see your family trip

[@robertnixon3816]

Those are some really cool parents!! Great sailing and boat management on your part getting in to that anchorage. Quire the squall! Happy new year Holly! Another year of adventures! Woohoo!!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Ahhh yes that was quite the squall indeed. A special thanks to my delta anchor for not dragging!

[@edfrhes]

That's one of your top videos. Entertaining with some good sailing and a story. Thanks

[@WilliamDenneyJr]

Happy Holidays!

[@loripeaceandlove6391]

Omygosh! What a freaking Blessing. PeaceAndLove Lori

[@rnunezc.4575]

You are awesome Holy, best single handling youtuber ! Whish you the best Holy days ever at sea !!...:) take care enjoy

[@wadeshore]

Very cool sailing family enjoying the world

[@ELL1987]

Great video again !

[@DougVarble]

Great family, you are blessed with your parents!

[@MrDamon888]

Awesome young lady. Bravo

[@yakekaj]

That's so cool, you and your folks are great, an inspiration on how to live life the right way🤘

[@MrJuvefrank]

Hi, Holly, the wood on your boat has some beige freckles.

[@bryanwhat2268]

So cool to have parent hang out with you I never sailed before or even been on a sailboat come to think of it.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Well sounds like it's time to make a friend who has a boat!! 😛

[@egreens8512]

beautiful hippe action blessings G

[@martinbroberg1545]

you are my inspiration

[@martinbroberg1545]

in 2.5 years I will hoist sails against the seven seas in a vega

[@mvakleko]

I agree with this ☝️

[@danielmcneil3004]

Thank you Holly for sharing your time in Moorea with us and your parents. Best wishes for the holiday season and fair sailing in 2022. Cheers, Dan

[@grhornehorne8348]

Thanks for filming the crappy weather. Its still crappy in new england.....Enjoy!

[@tophatter15]

Well done and done well. Cheers n beers from Australia!! 🌹🍷🌹🍷

[@underthebluetakemein.]

Happy HOLLY days !!! U R sooo impressive, and a role model for all young women. Stay true to yourself. Don't sell out for money. Stay safe. Cya in 2022.

[@sausage5849]

I'd love to go back to Moreea. It'd been 25years since I was there.

[@oreilly1237878]

Happy New Year.My goodness you have courage and great sailing ability in a well found boat.Bon Voyage.

[@rogeranderson6668]

Merry Christmas holly and a Happy New Year.That blow was something else I would say at least 40 knots but it was so nice to see you get to visit with your folks and I'm sure they like being on a boat again they look like old salty folks like me LOL. So looking forward to your next adventure May a fair winds fill your sails and the Sun be at your back. Has always much peace and love from northeast Texas 🤠✌️🎄✨✨✨✨✨🧸

[@GoldcoastSurfCam]

Your parents seems like lovely people.

[@calvingarrett3245]

Hello there young lady I hope you had a nice Christmas with your parents God bless you and be safe out there always enjoy watching videos watching from Roseville California USA Ray Garrett

[@rainfinger]

Being a sailor's sailor requires patience, especially in light air, setting the example requires courage, showing the full reality of sailing on video.

[@Trevor7727]

wow French Polenesia……you are so brave…..awesome

[@vinceglauser4770]

Great video.

[@rod8823]

Merry Christmas Holly, and a very happy new year from ''Bonnie' Scotland :) Thank-you so much for letting us share your travels/adventures - they brighten my evenings every fortnight :)

[@WindHippieSailing]

Merry Christmas to you too! Well, late xmas haha. I'm just getting back to internet land. Hope it was a good one!

[@jackrichards1863]

I subbed but don't watch everything as it comes out. However I can say that yours is one I don't regret and you're an amazing sheila. I reckon you are rather lucky after all. And most emphatically I regularly enjoy what is available from your incredible journey about the oceans and seas. Happy New Year little darling. May your God bless you and the path you choose to follow. I couldn't do that and I'm a landlocked hedonist with grand aspiration and high expectations upon myself. Lastly , therefore you are a real Champion.

[@kranzonguam]

Fun video! Thank you!! Hope your holidays are wonderful! Take good care! Cheers from Guam! 🇬🇺

[@kennethpaladino4948]

Great sailing with ur parents! I c where U got the sailing bug now! U just can’t help it, it’s in ur blood! Great video, as usual! 👍

[@underthetornado]

I sure do admire your courage to sail around the world solo. It's great that you meet up with your parents and make good friends along the way. Looks like fun. I think I'd be good at sailing but I'm not fond of being so exposed to the element like lightening even tho I have been a storm chaser. Take care. Thankyou for sharing the dream. Happy New Year!🍾🥂🇺🇸❤❤❤😎🏜🍹🍺🏄‍♀️⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@WindHippieSailing]

Yeah lightning on a boat is scary! Nothing like living under a giant metal pole ahaha

[@ericvuille1956]

I often use ski glasses in storm to protect my eyes from salty water. Even clothes and shoes to protect skin and my feet in case off....Good luck. 😀🖐 🇨🇭

[@stephenburnage7687]

Aren't the ski gogles tinted? Can you see in bad weather?

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Hi Captain Holly! I hope you and your parents had a wonderful Christmas. Until next time, sail on, Captain sail on! 🏝⛵😎👍👍

[@WindHippieSailing]

It was so amazing being with them! Merry Christmas!

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

@@WindHippieSailing And a happy new year!

[@georgekirkwesthead5713]

Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year Wind Hippie, Thanks for the inspiring videos,

[@rogercroome1]

You are absolutely amazing. Happy Christmas 🎄

[@johaunZ]

You are a person after my own heart. If id known about sailing i defiantly would have done it, instead i joined the circus for three years.What an adventure!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Woah I feel like there's a book in there somewhere! Why are there no circus lifestlye channels? I'd watch that

[@johaunZ]

@@WindHippieSailing Good question

[@motfc8]

Pay out road, to archive scope.😁 This to the woman sailing, from the man on his couch. 😆

[@sallyb3]

Happiest new years!

[@martinc6987]

Impressing Glad to see your parents also. Blessed new year for you all

[@shfr1747]

Thnx Holly, love yr vids. Kiwi Sam

[@tomwilliams8675]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Holly🎄☃️🎄🥳 It was great having your parents on for the few episodes. Now we can see where you get your sailing skills from. 🤝🤝😊🇺🇸

[@WindHippieSailing]

I've learned so much from them! And still do

[@searchpei470]

Ya! For sure. Super cool parents.....

[@normanheise692]

You are made of the “Right Stuff”! Bravo! Keep On Sailing!

[@wessmith2761]

I like how you steer your boat with your feet

[@WindHippieSailing]

Haha they're nature's autopilot

[@RoryL83]

Is that a Hans Christian 38? Maybe the most beautiful boat ever.

[@WindHippieSailing]

It is! Such a beautiful boat

[@kevinwilkinson1510]

Thanks Tish!

[@4bdennis]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Miss Holly.

[@johaunZ]

Beautiful

[@joesambrano7634]

merry Christmas

[@stephenburnage7687]

Your engine is reliable! It's your dirty fuel. Clean fuel = reliable engine. :)

[@jessicakirchoff2536]

Most sailors use a filtering system (even home made Bahamian style) before adding fuel to their tanks as well as a splash of biosides.

[@moosesamli4569]

So I’m not the only one who eats olives out of a jar for hours during a passage. Good to know.

[@rialimpe]

Same but in my room!

[@WindHippieSailing]

This just made me so happy! Olive lovers unite!!

[@moosesamli4569]

@@WindHippieSailing Mission accomplished!

[@ainenibharra5176]

Very cool indeed

[@holodeckdragon8876]

you are just wonderful!!! xox

[@tonyraul5140]

KZbin says You have one View but 4 Likes this Platform is so weird but I love your Videos anyway

[@formhubfar]

You must be a detective?

[@Yorks_83]

There is a free&strong woman !!!