Why Can't Every Solo Passage Be Like This WHSE133

[@tomquinn5437]

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.

[@Reprobus3]

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! 🥚 🍳

[@stuartram5262]

Weird that sooo many People feel the need to tell Holly how to check her Eggs. Especially when she already knows how to do it the easiest, quickest and most efficient way possible.

[@comeandtravel1]

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!.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Congrats on the new boat!! And thanks for the kind note :)

[@alvinmays3892]

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.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Their history is everywhere. It's amazing to see it all first hand

[@TheSirUno]

Ahem…and sailors. More, actually. 😉

[@jameshassell8110]

The Army also had a major presence on Guadalcanal. My dad was there. But the Marines got all the glory.

[@jameshassell8110]

Holly - was that Savo island in the distance?

[@christopherwhite1648]

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.

[@frencheric78]

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.

[@tonybell8752]

The only problem is,freshwater is very precious on a sailboat.So you couldn't use it in that manner.

[@joedefraties3304]

@@tonybell8752you could always check and then drink the water for sure

[@panheadbob2926]

...Or, just do it the easiest, quickest and most efficient Way. By smelling it before you put it in the Pan.

[@hlprmnky]

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.

[@RonaldJHElzenga]

"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😅)

[@WindHippieSailing]

Ooo I like that one too

[@chocolatemonk]

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.

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

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! ⛵😎

[@WindHippieSailing]

Happy New year to you too!!!

[@Runnifier]

When you said “there’s no human dynamic to get in the way” I totally understood what you meant.

[@christopherhutchings9621]

Second post. The Respect I have for ya is immense,you are my peace Holly, keep the smile 😊 much love from Texas 👍🇺🇸❤️

[@christopherhutchings9621]

Mesmerizing Holly, volcano, smiles for the first time in awhile, even while talking YOU'RE smiling!!!! Love ya young lady, groovy 💞

[@peterwhite7252]

I liked the groovy man that is real hippy

[@coljhall]

Love your attitude to life, living and the spirit of sailing

[@svlonestar7645]

Wanta buy a boat?😅..

[@coljhall]

@@svlonestar7645 already got one 😀

[@Kerry_CYWG]

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.

[@bbk2325]

She is limited on water though.

[@underthetornado]

If they float? No good.

[@Kit2Canada]

@@bbk2325Sure, water is limited. But egg is in the shell - so it can be used for drink or tea.

[@Kit2Canada]

@@underthetornadoEggactly - the gas in rotting egg will allow it to float.

[@chhindz]

If they float they are a witch.

[@MicBruise]

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.

[@guydepoorter]

Hi, there is a Dutch lady sailing solo around ( Atlantic ) on a sistership of yours; Sailing Loveworx. Cheers.

[@paulkube3901]

Happy to see you've had a great passage...at last!

[@WindHippieSailing]

Meeee tooooo

[@shawnlund]

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 😊

[@Clyde6frame]

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 ⛵️

[@WindHippieSailing]

Thanks for that! It's always hard to remember to keep that perspective

[@gneisenau89]

"Bougie hardtack." Priceless! I love it!

[@pilotpeego1820]

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.

[@ivainmartinossi7529]

At 15:41 ... those little storages in the kitchen look so awesome!!! 😱

[@jasonsmith9388]

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.

[@bkbland1626]

The times one endures makes the nice times sweeter in my opinion. Good stuff.

[@oikkuoek]

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.

[@Lou_Zasil]

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.

[@sweettony9359]

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".

[@oldseadogcb3130]

Happy New Year Skipper...Holly good to see you & Gecko back on the briny...Fair Winds & Following Seas

[@MidniteClubII]

Awesomeness runs through your veins... Love everything about your Vids, sense of humor and narratives...

[@Dryer_Safe]

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.

[@oreilly1237878]

Our favourite girl sailor.You entrance us with your Odyssey across the oceans ,your fine seamanship,your charm courage and bravery.A must watch.

[@karacburghart7112]

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

[@JBE158]

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.

[@19Loretta69]

Thanx for this episode. It is always nice to watch your videos.

[@tjbonzo]

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 :).

[@WindHippieSailing]

Haha :p

[@Brigidz]

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.

[@WindHippieSailing]

I still had an amazing time!

[@michaelwargo5702]

Wishing you all good things on your adventure sweet girl.❤❤❤❤❤

[@JeroenSWart]

Let the good vibes roll!

[@vaidotasratkus7619]

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!

[@briandale8386]

Look at that a large smoking volcano. King Kong is definitely on that island

[@californiakayaker]

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...

[@realographystudios7035]

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!

[@chrism-qk8jm]

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.

[@koralove.designs]

You can also check the eggs like this: Put then into a cup of water. If it floats, it's rotten.

[@manfredaptaweng3166]

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!

[@SamuelKTennis]

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!

[@RCShutterstock]

Binge watching your awesome videos. Now on 133. Looking forward to catching up ❤

[@Bill-bv9ld]

Ok I’m ready to sail with you!😘

[@catchamerica]

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!

[@timsmith6700]

So enjoy checking in on your journeys from time-to-time. Grand adventure and such a well lived young life. Fair winds.

[@PeteZuwanderungPeterz]

Best wishes for the New Year!

[@camhyde9701]

22:35 - all the way from hawke's bay... great tasting tomtoes from there

[@emanggitulah4319]

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.

[@ianbarrett458]

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

[@kittyparty6925]

Thanks for the videos! Missed some videos because of my algorithm or whatever. Glad your still going! Thanks again

[@therealbushmanpat]

hahaha S - A - O!! As an Aussie I feel empowered to say they are called Say O's! Rock on mate :)

[@bryancohn9406]

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!

[@Heretic10001]

What a beautiful video and that song was perfect for the mood.

[@stevemclachlan4039]

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

[@davidthesailor5022]

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.

[@underthetornado]

Thanks!

[@murphmurph2124]

Hi Holly glad to hear it's going well have fun be careful ☺️

[@coolblue5929]

Fantastic job on the narrative, on the whole content actually but, your super articulate narration is a generational standout!

[@carolinabeacher1558]

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.

[@DanielTiffany-o8i]

Groovy, clouds ⛅️ 😊. I’ll bite. Yes you’re very groovy too 😊. Your videos are groovy. 💙

[@mikesomewhere7214]

Love the courage and freedom you have.

[@bobsch-gd6ze]

Happy New Year from YVR !!

[@raybetz7803]

You truly are an amazing woman.

[@ThatSandersboy]

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.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Such a terrible smell

[@mikekollross8810]

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

[@williamstreet4304]

Holly, thank you so much for your episodes. I was missing them after 2 weeks.

[@tracygeddes5867]

The song by the sunset is so magic, thank you for sharing those moments.

[@ericsmith384]

You can also shake an egg next to your ear. If it sounds sloshy then it's rotten.

[@saxophool]

Groovy!!??😂 What are you, some kind of a Wind Hippy? 😅

[@maureenb7399]

I drank the Kindle Koolaid as well, and couldn’t be more pleased. Enjoyed your video Holly.

[@icholash]

Love your stuff. Please try frying the garlic gently first before adding the can of tomatoes. It will be much nicer .

[@NikoNOJ]

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. 😂

[@williamdussault991]

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

[@Walden_on_the_Water]

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.

[@rosiegreddogyachts4135]

Holly, you are the real deal. No floating apartment hauling everything with you that was meant to be left behind, just contemplative enjoyment of the aloneness and being out there, and respect for the places and people you visit. While building our boat we watched many channels for the inspiration and views of places we want to also visit, and they arte now getting no hits from us. Too much slickness and smarmy smiling and fawning over how lucky they are to have so many pay for their partying lifestyles with fast dinghies and loud parties with other tubers. And i compliment you on getting that luff tension thing in hand. Sails look better, will work better, last longer, and it’s so nsimple to do. We think you should go back to FP and see us when we get there.don’t hurry along.

[@bluesmandingo]

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.

[@aaronha994]

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

[@dozer1642]

You are so amazing. I hope to meet you and give you a big hug someday. You inspire me. 👍🤩✌️

[@fionamccormick9268]

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.

[@DarceeVorndran]

Yes! Susan Casey and "The Wave"! I think I mentioned a while ago in one of my comments, a recommendation for that book. I go back to it every year or so and reread it and enjoy it each time just as much as I did the first time I read it. Maybe someday you will get to meet her! I've yet to read "Voices in the Ocean". Another author who is great is Sy Montgomery - ANY book she writes is great but my personal fave is "The Soul of an Octopus". Happy reading, Hols! XO Darcee

[@underthetornado]

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!!🥂🎊⚘

[@tubokuper3557]

Good to see you are eating well. Keep smiling. Pura Vida

[@Stakman1]

Thanks for sharing. I love the shot while you were cooking the eggs, where you can see the waves behind everyonce in a while.

[@monacurkovic9420]

With the egg you can make the water-test. If they float, they bad because of the gases inside.

[@jjjoooojjj]

What I do with the eggs when I'm not sure, I crack then in the small bowl first, one at the time.. And I did have spoil perfectly yummy dish with the rotten egg before .. hmm .. not fun .. lol

[@jamesgordon2289]

I just watched this as the first one of your videos (suggested by YT because i watch a lot of sailing YT). This was such a fun video. Thanks for sharing. I will definitely subscribe.

[@frankmosses9121]

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.

[@WindHippieSailing]

Sounds amazing!

[@louissanderson719]

Gotta be careful in some parts of the Philippines

[@wattienewton5967]

Hi Holly looks great weather need a wee drop of puff mate Weather high humidity 27deg here in the Bay of Plenty Maketu Newzealand Cheers for fine fair wind at yer back mate .😅

[@DarwinianUniversal]

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.

[@WillN2Go1]

Cool about your reading. I do Kindle on my iPad, but that thing gets heavy. I like being able to highlight sections. Consider Audiobooks. If the engine is on I turn on the noise canceling feature of my headphones, and if it's just the wind and the waves I turn it off. Now I can keep my eyes looking at the sea. In the beginning (like 30 years ago) getting used to audiobooks took a bit of effort. Relistening to whole sections I missed. But I got the hang of it. Now driving coast to coast is 40 hours of reading. And 7500nM of sailing was >20 books. On night watch; that last hour my mind would drift, then I'd switch to music. You can get a little exercise dancing on a boat, but you can't lift your feet up.

[@kimphilley621]

Your simply an amazing young woman. Cheers from Lombok

[@blpblp-tj7ux]

You. Are. Amazing. ❤

[@kevincarr-bv6rs]

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 ❤❤

[@dieteroberkofler4342]

Watching groovy clouds! Love it!

[@inward_passage]

Thank you for sharing the meals you prep. 🤙🏼

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

Winnie the pooh blanket shade in the cockpit??? Luv it Yeah finally a nice bit of Pacific Ocean bliss... so rare when you are going with a group. On a schedule an all but being a solo sailor is so challenging when entering coral areas. Thesun needs tobe at the right angle to see bombies and you are headed to an area of danger on land and sea... unfortunately. 40 years ago the Solomons were called the friendly islands.