Cruising the Tuamotus in Cyclone Season WHSE87

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Cruising the Tuamotus in Cyclone Season WHSE87

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@bassboy8910 Жыл бұрын

Also know that there are many who are living through your videos and may never get a chance to do what you do. Thank you for sharing your journey!

@colinmiddleton2941 Ай бұрын

You amaze me again with your ingenuity on fixing things.

@chriscousins3230 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from southern Maine! I’m so glad I found your channel, you’re living my dream. Take me to the ocean, let me sail the open sea. To breathe the warm and salty air and dream of things to be.

@andreweppink4498 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Whatta Monsoon. I remember years ago, parked on the ramp at Da Nang on a C - 130 in a similar monsoon. Buckets. So much flow we were getting inflo thru the aileron pushrod seals. Water all over the deck. Had to lower the ramp to get it all out.

@sailinggreenpearl2571 2 жыл бұрын

Only Holly could make a video "stuck on a boat in the rain" and it still be enjoyable to watch. Nice lightening shots. Enjoyed the guitar bit too. :-) quoting poetry, gosh we are getting rather sophisticated these days arent we :-)

@WindHippieSailing 2 жыл бұрын

Oh so very sophisticated (extends pinky)

@mikemalloy1681 Жыл бұрын

Disconnect your radios from the antenna when you have lightning. Even if you don't have a lightning strike, the static in the air can energize your antenna and go down into your radio and play hell with your sensitive chips. Basically it is possible to fry your radio, without a direct strike. Then before you connect the coax, take the center section of the coax and put it to a metal surface to dissipate any static build up.

@slowtony2 2 жыл бұрын

Your magnificent hinge is a thing of beauty. The thought of all those kids in the third grade who knew it was fun to hang out with Holly makes me smile as broadly as you did when the lightning was over. We are all just bigger versions of your third grade friends.

@chrisyarnold6205 2 жыл бұрын

You are truly one of the hardest core sailors that i watch. Let's just hope that the recent subsidence in this pandemic is a harbinger for the end of it, as you really shouldn't have to ride out cyclone system in low lying, and reefy Tuomotu's. Good luck for future travels.

@Twelvestonestacking 2 жыл бұрын

You make me laugh so much! Coffee and rice! Oh the stories that you will tell your grandchildren! You will be the coolest grandma in the history of Grandma's!

@trotamun2454 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, you should sing more often. 🙌

@gneisenau89 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. Your irrepressible spirit is a balm to the soul.

@mariajosemorenoguerrero8638 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias por tus vídeos. Eres un referente e inspiración para mí. Chica luchadora y adorable. Thanks.

@robertvandervelde60 8 ай бұрын

Hi Holly a small tip which will make your potatoes last longer, store your potatoes apart from your onions, onions emit fumes which affect potatoes and make them go soft quicker

@robertorzech8922 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ! That's a real McGiver repair ! Congrat's on your ingenuity girl !

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 2 жыл бұрын

Your adventure is so awesome. So much more fun than the "fancy" channels.

@captlarry-3525 Жыл бұрын

When the strikes are so close you smell the ozone...we all resort to involuntary prayers...

@MrLebro11 2 жыл бұрын

WOWw! What a ride that vid was! Packed with suspense. A real adrenaline rush.Seeing those thunderstorms through your eyes was heart pounding. The sound of the rain on the roof & your singing was a wonderful chance to take a breathe.

@eduardoacosta6199 2 жыл бұрын

Love the idea of using leather to do various fixes on the boat never thought about that. Glad to hear you were up here in Maine !. I am just amazed at how you go without a fridge great idea though so much energy and infrastructure is built to get this one piece of gear to work and there you are making do without it !

@bushtherapy7655 Жыл бұрын

I so admire what you are doing

@chrisstephens1399 2 жыл бұрын

Your an inspiration Holly , love the southwester! Fair winds good sailing keep up the good work !

@sambissell2658 2 жыл бұрын

That lightning, though: WOW!! 💜💙💜💙💜 And I vote to take your So'wester hat back with you. So stylish in the South Seas.

@tomhartenstine3263 2 жыл бұрын

You must of had a really big head in 3rd grade!! Lol…hat fits u perfectly now!! Ur adorable!!! ❤️…safe travels!!

@jwulf 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite videos yet. I love how cozy it makes me all feel. I would just need Starlink Internet and I would feel perfect.

@timnoneya811 2 жыл бұрын

ok that hatch poke was absolute cinematic gold!!!!!

@flyslow2096 2 жыл бұрын

Complaints about swearing? Tough I like the language! It makes you normal and funny and not STUFFY and BORING! I like a person who is not scared to express themselves the way that they want! Keep up the language!

@Thereminator101 2 жыл бұрын

Yummy veggies and that hinge should work fine till the new one. Stay safe Holly...🌧️ No StormAss! 🙄

@peterostrom6271 2 жыл бұрын

The rainhat is a must. In Sweden and Finland it's called a "Sydväst" ,pronounced "syydwest", which means south-west literally. It is definite must, if not for anything else then for lifting the spirit onboard. Thank you for a great video once again.

@tabbycowley5825 2 жыл бұрын

that must be where our word, a sowester (raincoat) comes from, I have learned something x

@triciamcmillan9846 2 жыл бұрын

I was forced to stop watching when I got to the thunderstorms because my dog began to freak out 🫣. Had to put the headphones on to finish the episode 😂. To be the only boat and the tallest thing around must have been very worrying! I’m glad you’re safe and relieved you’re having some r & r with family. Fair winds.

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that thunder clap right overhead (or at least it sounded that way) was scary.

@_PJW_ Жыл бұрын

Nah, it wasn't. If you can hear it it didn't hit you.

@_PJW_ Жыл бұрын

Typical Dutch weather. I like the smell of ozone in the morning! With all that rain you could have used some showerbags, so you could have some fresh water showers. Or let the dinghy fill up, so you could have a bath or wash clothes.

@Kay_Watermelon 2 жыл бұрын

The knowledge that comes with sailing amazes me. I love it.

@sammayo9970 2 жыл бұрын

If width ok..check plus for hat

@OLDMANTEA Жыл бұрын

All the stories you’ll have for your grandkids

@rikko5627 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad your enjoying the time of your life...👍🤟✌

@lahoozer6694 2 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile the wynn"er"s complaining about rain water and pushing a 1200$ uv filter lmao. You are so awesome; as an inspiring sailor who is a little rough around the edges; Idaho boy, You are a huge inspiration to get off this god forsaken rock. Peace and love; friend. Fair winds

@fijimarns Жыл бұрын

Love your canopy

@bassboy8910 Жыл бұрын

I am a fan and would love to do what you do. Please be safe and you always seem to know what to do. You have your parents DNA IN YOU!

@magdakaniewski 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. The lightshow reminded me of one bell of a storm last year. We were sailing the north channel of Georgian bay, great lakes. Small boats, 17 cabin foot...me and my son toughed it out..35 to 40 knots.. our while group made it out alright. The rain was so fierce it felt like bullets on the cabin top. Ah what we do for some fun exploring

@WindHippieSailing 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds so intense! I always think the boats fare better than the humans in situations like that

@contentforcoaches 2 жыл бұрын

Yay Holly! Amazing sunsets, bravery, and ingenuity! Love your chapeau; I'm sure you know that if you take it to sea, the written sentiments will fade. Maybe you could do a leather mock-up of your hat, copying the signatures? :) You are an inspiration!

@saxophool 2 жыл бұрын

Spray clear lacquer over it. 😊

@georgepeat5269iearth 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, enjoyed video, including earth light show. Good Health always.

@markpearce2510 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful viewing your adventures Thanks for sharing your wonderful experiences with us .Like your story very much...keep safe 🦘🇦🇺🙏❤️⚓️

@shaungillingham4689 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite type of weather, but on a sailing boat? , fu*k you got bigger balls than me, pretty dangerous! Thank God you survived.

@andreweppink4498 Жыл бұрын

Win tippie. Good name.

@seabrooksummers Жыл бұрын

My goodness, my adrenaline was high just watching this video. I’m in 30ft at the marina right now. The winds were blowing at 45 kn two nights ago. I could not sleep because of all the noise.

@rickhunt4487 6 ай бұрын

What an Amazing lifestyle ! ❤❤❤

@robinwells8879 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode. Gripping and fun. Go well!

@rfdinesen4027 2 жыл бұрын

Yes on the sou'wester! Loved your imitation of the thunder.

@underthetornado 2 жыл бұрын

Was there hail in that rain??? I loved the thunder impression..lol so friggin funny. Did I here you say..? " who needs an epic pen when you've got this?" I have to replay...you're so funny..putting your electronics in the oven because it acts as a faraday cage... but your phones filming between yawns...I can sooooo relate!😁😁😁🤤🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎🥰🥰❤!💨💨💨🌪🌪🌪🌨⛈⛈⛈🌩🌩🌩

@speteydog2260 11 ай бұрын

Like the yellow hat. I think you need an adult sized one, a new one. It would be very useful on your boat. It sure does rain a lot at times. The one you have is cute too.

@Fantic156 2 жыл бұрын

Heheheh, choose the storm you want to moor next to ... ;) Great adventure, been watching for a long while, so happy you're enjoying it!! ;)

@srmetamorphose 2 жыл бұрын

I love the sou'wester! Definitely take it with you! Your lightning footage is fun to watch from my nice warm, dry living room. Thanks.

@yardarm5 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the land people . Thanks 😊

@fishin4bogey 2 жыл бұрын

Those storms kinda remind me of being on top of a crude tank in Wyoming last February. Seven below temp with a steady 30 plus knot wind making it a balmy -38 degrees. But at the core of my sole I want to do what you're doing, so I'm doing what I need to do to achieve that. Just now in West Texas...... You and your videos inspire me, and keep pushing me to do it. Many times I want to give up, but I know that every two weeks, I'll get the boost I need.

@dieteroberkofler4342 2 жыл бұрын

Scary lightning but cool as always

@holodeckdragon8876 2 жыл бұрын

oh yes! bring the hat! when the kettle whistled I jumped up to turn it off and said wait! what?? oh its your kettle. I've been at my houe in the yuctan for 3 months. heading back to Canada in a week. xo

@WindHippieSailing 2 жыл бұрын

Haha that's amazing! I'm glad my kettle is interdimensional

@martinbowskill5511 2 жыл бұрын

The POWER of nature the night storm shots brilliant keep your spirits high gal fair winds Marty Australia

@shanep5121 Жыл бұрын

Thst was a great version of Such Great Heights. I wish you would sing more.

@rickhunt4487 6 ай бұрын

U sing really well ! ❤❤❤

@specialty_k 2 жыл бұрын

Yarns is coming back!

@seafuryphil 2 жыл бұрын

I sure love this channel. Keep being fkn awesome !🇨🇦🍻⛵

@flyingspur 2 жыл бұрын

If you EQ your audio, it will help more effectively deliver your ideas/thoughts for the viewer (a.k.a. Listener) Thank you for the content!

@lifesahobby 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@Willy_Peter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Holly, I always enjoy your vids.

@jamesashworth1975 2 жыл бұрын

I liked your singing. Love Iron and Wine!

@lisacolbert5987 Жыл бұрын

I love that you taped the storm ! I know you weren’t psyched to be in it , but it was a treat !

@sailingsitka 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely bring that hat back ! That's too salty to be stored on land :)

@williamstreet4304 2 жыл бұрын

I am returning to sailing after many years away. Things that I love about your channel are your ability to do repairs with limited materials, your attitude, and the places you visit on the islands you encounter. I love to share experiences like this with my grandchildren. But sometimes your language keeps me from sharing. I love your experiences.

@tatman8240 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Man

@Mick675-i8e 2 жыл бұрын

Put the bottom hinge on the top, put the leather hinge on the bottom 👍

@cheapcigs9772 2 жыл бұрын

All that fresh free drinking water! I loved watching that. The almost sexual "aw fuck yeah" in regards to getting vegetables cracked me up😆👍 I like your improvisation when fixing stuff.

@chuckhillier4153 2 жыл бұрын

More good stuff. Good snubber rip. Thanks.

@bryank4 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip.

@chefandy72 2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@yakekaj 2 жыл бұрын

You should deffo take your lightning hat back with you to the gek...!! Looked like things were a bit too exciting for a bit there!!

@MarkWYoung-ky4uc 2 жыл бұрын

Profane...complaints??? Apparently those people have never heard the phrase "cuss like a sailor". I tell you what. next time you feel the urge to cuss, play your guitar and sing. You play very well and have a beautiful singing voice. You have amazed us many times with your knowledge but the leather hinge was the icing on the cake. I'm amazed someone your age even knows about leather hinges must less how to make one! Sail on Captain, sail on! 😎⛵ O yes definitely bring your sou wester with you.

@WindHippieSailing 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Ok the hat is coming along for the ride. I'll have to do a fashion show next time I'm sailing in the rain

@sailingEV888 2 жыл бұрын

Love your guitar song

@kristinsnelgar6629 2 жыл бұрын

Hat is cool 😎

@williamwest5827 2 жыл бұрын

Nice your home to visit. Good video in very wet weather.

@themangymarmots Жыл бұрын

What a cozy episode! Wish the Postal Service cover lasted a little longer, though..

@saxophool 2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that we haven't heard any music in a while. Nice! And nice two finger picking technique. 😎

@chefandy72 2 жыл бұрын

I did all my sailing in megantic next to Maine, beaucoup lightning and dinghies aren't exactly rolly more like flippy.. I'd love to experience a bit of what you've been doing.

@Mike-bs5pi 2 жыл бұрын

When the final bucket gets full and it's clearly going to keep raining a while longer, maybe you should dump the first bucket and refill it, as that bucket is most likely to have contamination from the rain catch.

@MarkGovier 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like you need that hat in the tropics.

@markuslebt 2 жыл бұрын

25:05 cool hat holly.

@Rammmer 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Sou'wester Holly. Now turn it 180 and you're all set eh.

@leopoldohernandez4939 2 жыл бұрын

Holly youre amazing,thank you Tish

@dogshark9 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely take the hat on your voyages. Maybe photograph all the signatures first, as they will probably wear out over time. Love your videos, so inspiring!

@captlarry-3525 Жыл бұрын

They don't call it "The Dangerous Archipelago", for nuthin'.

@hogfishmaximussailing5208 2 жыл бұрын

Move the bottom hinge to the top, then the saggy leather hinge wont make as much of an impact!

@franklund8635 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wideo, its realy interresting to se how creative and percerverent You are, if I was'nt so old compared to You I would propose to You 😄

@cruisinglazysunday4224 2 жыл бұрын

Love the hat! Take it and use it. Give it the life it deserves.

@seabrooksummers Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!❤

@WanderingNature 11 ай бұрын

The hat,,,Yes!!!

@mikefox1332 2 жыл бұрын

If you don't mind a little advice on "the hat ". Save your treasure. Maybe purchase a similar cap. You can get " new friends " to sign it. And having another hat might be a reminder of your childhood friends. Just musing's from an old man. 😁

@colinboniface194 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the south wester.It's bright colour matches your personality perfectly...

@iainlyall6475 2 жыл бұрын

take the sou'wester with you 🙂

@glenioaraujo 2 жыл бұрын

wow Holly sorry for the wet parts, I always thought geck was super dry and I was thinking that I have to tighten and seal the stanchions properly on my boat, this summer yard project 🙌 x

@glenioaraujo 2 жыл бұрын

Always great to see you Holly and geck 🙌 feels like the wait for your vids turn always longer :D btw wanted to share if you keep the carrots on earth they will last longer too. I think I got a jungle on Blue Moon 😃

@tilongatao 2 жыл бұрын

cool episode, I loved the rain. Carrots might keep better in moist sand, provided they are cool and fresh enough.

@WindHippieSailing 2 жыл бұрын

Funny enough I had a huge conversation with my sister about keeping carrots in sand. It's a great way to preserve them, but most sailors spend all their energy trying to keep sand OFF their boats. Not to mention that I have no space for a carrot sand box! I definitely spend about half an hour trying to see if it would work though

@tilongatao 2 жыл бұрын

@@WindHippieSailing Hi I am not cross if it doesn't make sense for you in the boat which might be the case because both sand and humidity are not welcome there. Plus this method is for cellars with five to ten degrees (whatever that might be in fahrenheit), and works fine with potatoes as well. So it might pay off trying it if you are starved for carrots on a passage, but won't if you are not.