Please Holly, continue to share the thoughts you have underway. It's what distinguishes you from others. Waves, skies and squals are in every sailing video. Your scent-experience was new to me. I just remember stinky fly fish, damp socks, rotten friges and of course the moment I first smelled the land behind the horizon at the end of a passage.

Love your thoughts I’ve been sailing since I was 9 I’m now 61. The thoughts of a sailor is a big part of the mindset of sailing. Only 1/2 of 1% of us are privileged enough to experience being on a small boat on a large ocean. We are extremely blessed and a sailors thoughts are such a big part of the experience.

Just meeting you for the first time. It’s not rambling. It’s expressions of what every sailor experiences but seldom works at putting it to words. We get it, don’t change

You have got to be one of the best real sailors on KZfaq. Great videos.

You've saved me. Literally 20 seconds ago I gave up on KZfaq. Your video showed up as I was pressing the back button. Thank you ❤

Hey, this was the best episode yet I think. Love the action et al but love the thought processes going on and the challenges you face on a small boat, not the luxury expensive ships of the other channels, but real preparations, decision making, and sharing the mental stuff needed to do what you're doing, which is awesome btw. One day I also will be able to solo sail... Inspired... Thanks.

Hearing about your thought processes is probably more important than the sailing itself. I love the psychology behind what makes people tick. I'm a solo sailor too much of the time and the thoughts in the quiet times or even the not so quiet ones get pretty interesting. Stay awesome.

Just a piece of the journey... Very deep... Real people talk about their thoughts and feelings. That's how we bond with people... A blogger is too concerned about controversy, too concerned about market share and too worried they don't look cool... You being a wind hippy, sets you apart from the fiff raff... You and your sister had some amazing conversations in the vast reaches of the Pacific ocean... Loved it because it made you real... Real people are so hard to find....

Your level of proficiency and knowledge of yourself, your boat, and the sea is magnificent! And then there’s your absolute joy in fully experiencing this way of life that you have chosen and made! Thank you! 🎉❤

I love to stow away on your vessel to experience the thrills and spills, the beauty and the raw power of nature with Wind Hippie Sailing!

We miss Teiga to, her laugh was contagious 😊

You’re great Holly, and I wish I had 0.1% of your sailing skill and knowledge. Here we are watching you chatting but you are hundreds of miles from anywhere and anyone. I don’t think everyone realises what phenomenal pluck that takes. I just think you are amazing.

I just love you and your channel, Holly. Thank you so much for giving me a glimpse of being a seafarer. You're so courageous and capable. We're all so proud of you.

Sounds as if, like me, you're learning to be unconditional in your happiness. ❤

Holly, very, very impressive. I circumnavigated 20 years ago on my 39-footer but I had a pal with me. Sailing alone is fine close to shore, but I don't have your guts for doing it offshore. I could do the sailing and so forth but what gave me the willies was having a problem, which is of course not avoidable. If you have another mind and hand aboard, it is not only comforting, but increases your problem-solving ideas, especially with a job where you need someone on each side of the hull or bulkhead. I never had to go up the mast at sea, and was also worried about doing that alone. So, again, very impressive!! I wonder why you've gone without roller furling. You mention here about having issues with wind in the force 4-5 range. I found that in some situations, the exact amount of headsail makes a huge difference, and when you're fatigued, it is difficult to get the energy up to change up or down, especially if the wind has decided to be in a different mood every 1/2 hour. In the Golden Globe Race, there were different approaches, so it's not like you're being weird or anything🙂. Best wishes of course and fair winds!

I tune in to see Holly sailing around the world, it's a package deal,,,it's the whole experience is why I'm here

65 yrs old , born and bred in NZ in AKL and I agree.this year has been the wettest I can ever recall, never anything like it.

You're a natural intuitive bluewater sailor, girl. in the true tradition of single handers such as Joshua Slocum, Robin Knox-Johnson Kay Cottie and many others. I knew sailing was in your blood when you told us about your father , grandfather and sister. I look forward to part 2 of this latest passage and know you can handle anything the sea throws at you.

I'm a 71 year old lake sailor, Holly you are an inspiration!

I am more and more amazed with every single video. Not only with your knowledge of sailing, but your mental fortitude. Thank you for all of the inspiration, Holly! You are truly the genuine article.

You are doing great sailing . your a strong woman we are proud of you .

A hundred of sailing channels on KZfaq but what makes it personal and different is you and your thoughts not the sailing action.Keep sharing sailor.thank you

Really did enjoy your presentation Holly… I have had similar thoughts myself when sailing single handed.. I haven’t logged as many miles as you have but have felt the squall experience numerous times on the Great Lakes… thanks for sharing yours… I’m old now and unable to sail my boat safely as I loose my balance ( sea legs ) … sure am reliving my experience through you…. Thanks again… John… Ontario, Canada ❤

I find you very brave. I showed your channel to my son, who's about your age, in the hope of inspiring him to go and live his life adventurously and to the fullest. My exact words were, "If she can do it, you can do it. So go do it." I'm hopeful. 😊

We here in Maine - not just your family, who I'm sure are delightful - are sending good positive vibes.

As troy from free range sailing always says "everyone loves to watch people being miserable on a boat" ha ha. Keeping it real. 😊

Knowing your boat’s capabilities and yours will determine your fate on the seas! Circumstances change quickly.. mental stress is the biggest challenge…

This shows without any doubt that you are one of the best and most competent sailors on KZfaq. It’s easy to see that with a life on the water and with generations of sailors behind you, you haven’t just learned this - it’s in your blood and it’s who you are. I’ve stopped watching other channels because they try too hard. I’ll continue to watch you as long as you make it all look instinctive. I’m learning a lot Holly. Thank you and well done.

I enjoyed this episode very much. The realization that you can always say "This too shall pass", is monumental. Most live their lives and never discover this. Everything is perspective. If something seems to difficult or mundane or terrifying, just change your point of view. Be the anoying fly on the wall or a hunter on the ice, or a guy climbing Everest, and try to see it thru their eyes. Fly says:"hey lady you're on an amazing adventure, again." The hunter says: "this looks interesting, finally." The climber says: "you've got an excellent grasp of the fundamentals, and a gorgeous view, hang on with both hands, its a wild ride, this thing called life". Each has a distinct perspective of every situation you encounter. You know what must be done and how to do it, but having a positive perspective, makes everything is easier, and we deserve that. Your insights are important, keep adding them.

It's as good as it can get. It will be hard to top this video but if anybody can do it, it's this young courageous lady. Well done. Thank you.

Hi Holly, Ive watched all your videos, some now twice. I love the balance of your preparations and planning, your on the spot problem solving, and especially your commentary on your thoughts and feelings. With your wicked sense of humour its perfect for me. More please.

The original cockpit drains on my dad's boat sailboat were small coper tubes that kept getting plugged with fish blood and scales. Then plastic pipes became available so he put in sink drains and we had no more problems.

Don’t worry Holy, we don’t sleep all that well in our houses. Wildfires were trying to kill me this weekend. Enjoy your journey!

Just stay real! Whatever happens, whatever is good to notice and record, whatever you're thinking and feel like sharing, thankyou for allowing us along to share.

Editor Holly is doing a great job of balancing the action with your internal experience. I like it. "This too shall pass-age"

Loved this episode. Some of my favorite sailing content includes Christian Williams having conversations with himself (who's sitting opposite himself in the other settee) during a long passage.

Great video again! It's a bit like trying to video a steep ski run.... it never looks steep. Even in 5m seas / waves it will look calm on camera. Great job! Go Girl ❤

I love all the introspection, silly, fun, adventure, courage, family, work, shine, honesty, strength, challenges, and beauty that you share with the world.

I think your inner perspective was an honest and welcome addition to the video. The psych-perspective of a passage is what's at the core of long passages; they're often a journey within. I think is under-documented in cruising because it makes people feel vulnerable to really be open about the internal struggles that underlie what they want to present as all-action, all-awesome, all-scenic, always-exciting and fun adventure.

In this video you spoke of living in the moment and I have to say that this video was a great display of living in the moment. The tiny details of wind and wave conditions is actually a huge plus in putting the viewer in touch with the reality of how it must feel to be there. I can imagine and get lost with you, just like watching a movie that involves me so much that at the end I have to wake myself up, shake my head and realize where I am, and I am not with you, I'm here at home and I have to feed the dog or wash the car or something. Thanks for taking me there, I really enjoyed the moments. Your video skills and content creation has bloomed quite a bit over the years and I truly look forward to more from you.

This episode was like listening /seeing an audio/visual of the captain's log . The episode was heartfelt .

I am grateful for your commentary. The skills needed to keep my boat safe and moving toward the destination aren’t there yet. The attitude toward the sea and the boat are so important. Hearing your day to day commentary counsels how these things get done. Thank you.

I, for one, would appreciate it if you continued sharing the thoughts you have while alone in your head, but I love the sailing and maintenance as well.

I love the part where you share your thoughts during passage. I recently did a bit over 1100 NM with the wind almost always on the nose and 12 to 15 ft. seas. We had engine problems, electrical problems, and lost battery power near the end of the passage. It was so challenging that I questioned my ability to do passages. There were 4 of us on the boat. So loneliness was not an issue. As we discussed the passage, we talked about how rare a passage that difficult really is. I began to believe that I could continue to make passages with the belief that they would mostly be better than this one. I really appreciate your thoughts as you make passages or just enjoy the beauty of an anchorage with a beautiful view.

I like to hear what goes on in your head on these passages. Stay safe, stay sane and keep sailing...hard or easy. It's obviously rewarding for you, either way.

I think your thoughts as you travel are one of the main reasons that I like your videos so much, “thoughts” going through your head as you have your adventures are great to me, I think we learn all sorts of new things by “listening”!

Thanks so much for sharing, Holly. So enjoy hearing your thoughts and feelings and your process with it all. The real stuff of life. Safe happy travels. And thinking about the stars and planets and remembering we are all made of the stuff of stars, literally! That surely puts things in perspective. And here we are on this little planet in the great expanse, just like you are one little boat in the great expanse of the ocean, and we are aware of it all. The only species in the cosmos to have such a gift. I say share it, yes! 😊⛵️☮️💜🌎

Wow! Back in the saddle. I think the ocean just missed you and was giving you a "Hi Holly!" welcome home. Always appreciate thoughts from a thoughtful person so share away!

I enjoy the 'Little Prince-ness' of your adventures not desert but on the ocean. Today's video touched on the contrast between the often rigid and uninspiring nature of landed perspectives versus the creative, open-minded outlook of being on the ocean, yet trapped on tiny boat with nothing but time between you and the destination. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing the moments, appreciating the beauty in small things, and understanding the deeper meanings that can be hidden beneath the surface of the everyday while rolling over the ocean. Please share more... I personally enjoy the philosophical aspects of your musing and challenges it puts you through it's entertaining at least to me.

Please keep sharing your thoughts…..it completes the “trinity” of the person, the boat and the sea!

There are days worth of sailing instruction and scenery videos. We are all here for the story of you.

I enjoy hearing about your thoughts while your at sea. Please don't stop. Thank you !

Cool Holly I have watched your videos for years now and I must say you are an inspiration to any potential sailors out there , I love your explanation of the heightened senses you can expect to experience when at sea, I have heard of this before but your explanation was rea;;y good, I also must take this opportunity to say I am in awe of your ability and problem solving skills, Keep loving life and when you are at sea alone and get a bit melancholy or uncertain of why you are doing this ,remember all of the people who like myself are watching you and following and loving seeing you enjoying and conquering life! we are with you.

Definitely include those introspective moments on-passage. I'm thinking that solo sailing is a mind game as much as a single-handed boat management project.

You’re in waters with a very different personality to those of your past and yes it is challenging but sometimes the sense of accomplishment only comes at the end of a challenge. Two plucky brave souls ploughing your heroic furrow together. Give the Gecko a squeeze from me! She’s such a faithful friend. ❤

Another quality vid, greetings from the UK. Hope everything is ok. Keep these balanced thoughts going great insight on long distance sailing

Wow, your best one yet. Listening to you is the next best thing to reading a book. Great insight into your thoughts. Keep up the good work, Well done.

Your channel title gives a certain impression, and your happy go lucky anchorage and land persona goes with that. But I greatly enjoy watching fully competent and confident Holly emerge on passages. Competence is attractive, and you are obviously so comfortable on the ocean it's a pleasure to watch.

Yes please continue adding your thoughts. The insight is nice to see and sometimes hysterical 😂😂. Thanks for another great episode!!

Holly, the interior paint job and new sails look great on Gecko. Now if you can just get that Belgian fellow to follow through on his promise to sand and finish the cockpit bright work. 😂

It is nice to hear about your thoughts and feelings. It gives us a better understanding of who you are and how you deal with life. A bit of the sailing and a bit of your thoughts makes an interesting combo. My feeling is you should keep it up but with the right balance. Cheers

The new sail looks great. I am sure it helped your performance state of mind. Almost like having a new boat. Chill in 40 knots? Wish I had your courage and your philosophy on life. I think you are right on. Cheers.

My doggy and I love watching you he knows you’re voice it’s funny because he doesn’t pay attention to any other videos 🤙✌️🐶🇺🇸🐠

I.personally like THE ENTIRE JOURNEY BEING DOCUMENTED FOR US. I believe your thoughts and reasoning is Interesting to watch. I love your channel, you're A badass out there sailing alone and enjoying life to the fullest. Thank you for all the work you put into making these videos for our entertainment. Stay safe!

Yes Holly, really enjoyed this episode, to hear your thoughts yo seemed far more engaged with this passage, and we knew what was going on, with the boat, and inside your head👍😀. Thanks for sharing, and safe travels

Hey there Holly... I am so glad you made your passage. And you're safe! I like your passage introspectives don't stop doing those

This segment was very well done. Thanks for giving us more of your trip.

Alone with your thoughts is great…. As are the views of the sea states, the sailing, it’s all great!! Thank you. 🙏👌

This, to me, is what your channel has always been about. Watching your skills bear fruit during your adventure. It's so rewarding. The voyage accounts are the best. I hope you write, like Olivia does.

I’ve been dying for a good passage with holly, great video ❤❤❤

What's in your head is everything, and your just a young salt, you and Uma have inspired me to look into sailing.

Thank you so much for sharing your philosophical thoughts! I agree, that living in the moment is important and very transitory - nothing lasts. Enjoy your channel Holly!

As time passes you start to appreciate the small things in life more. Enjoyed this video ❤

I absolutely loved the video Captain and am definitely interested in your thoughts as you sail on. I miss Teiga too. You and she together are always entertaining. Try to get some rest when you can and sail on Captain, sail on! ⛵😎

🇨🇦 this passage (so far) is NARLY !!! Fair winds are wished for you Holly.

Thank you for showing us all the aspects of your sailing life. You do make it look easy, but I know it's challenging as well. I am still amazed at you doing it by yourself. You are a water warrior!!

This was my favorite episode thus far! For some reason I never leave KZfaq comments, but I hugely appreciated you sharing your reflections, shifts of state on a passage, strategizing about when to move, etc. As someone hoping to sail (soon!) it gave so much more insight into the inner experience at sea - as well as some truly astonishing shots of the body of the ocean and emergent cloud and wind patterns. So more of all that please! I am curious what other people preferred too. There's enough drama in the world already!

You rock Kid ,you can handle anything!

Great episode Holly, keep the “Rambly Brain moments” they’re entertaining 😊

I have so much admiration and respect for you Holly, you are an incredible young woman and a hell of a sailor. I’ve sailed in much worse conditions, but not solo and not in such a tiny vessel, mad respect. I’d like to share with you, a saying that I think is appropriate for your latest musings. “As great as your happiness, so shall your sadness be, for without one, there is no measure of the other.“ I hope this resonates with you. Good winds, following seas and sunny days for you. Thanks for such engaging content. ❤️⛵️⚓️

loved this episode, i like the action and your private thoughts. see you next week!

Thanks for another video from my favorite sailor. The content may preferably be thoughts and feelings, at least part of the content. If all the episodes were talk videos, I'd quickly get bored, but a short moment about thoughts and feelings is nice.❤

It was really nice to listen to your thoughts about all the special things that generally go by the wayside. Some people have this amazing ability to hold on to fleeting moments and thoughts, and to wrap them in a warm blanket, just like you did - I've noticed that most great authors have that ability. You mentioned your grandfather and I wondered if his grandparents also were sailors. Thanks Holly ☯

I had similar thoughts on my epic solo pedalo passage across Battersea ponds. Bon voyage fellow adventurer.

Holly you do these videos so well. You’re clearly an excellent sailor, with a great attitude. Please do keep on expressing your thoughts and feelings. As a Kiwi sailor currently cruising Japan on my Toshiba 40 I really relate to what you’re experiencing. There aren’t many other sailors up this way these days so it’s nice to be able to share your journey.

Action is good, so are the thoughts. This episode was the perfect balance of both.

83 year old retired sailor viewing you for the first time. I love your commentary; makes me feel like I’m part of the sail changing choices.

I always enjoy your dialogue, but I also would enjoy seeing some of the tough seas. Good Luck

The internal passage is just as important as the external passage. Please share what you will, and thanks.

I love how you dial into the humanity of living and sailing on a sail boat ALONE. Perfectly done! Thank you for sharing your life with us.

YES, I want to know what you're thinking out there. More than the action, actually!

Just a request if possible? Can you give some more information like course speed distance travelled etc. Us nerds love plotting your passage to see how it went. Also you are an inspiration to so many a real tough cookie but with a soft side that's very cute. Keep posting and take care.

Don’t change a thing! You are doing beautifully.

I have great respect for your performance and your openness. stay as you are :-)

I’ve not been so mesmerized by one of your videos as this one. Was it your wonderful editing? Or just your great talent in telling a story. Anyway… you succeeded in capturing me in your journey. Thank you Holly.

As you talked about being tuned in to the sounds of the boat, I thought of my father. I was reared on an irrigated farm with a big natural gas engine driving the well pumps much of the summer. Daddy was tuned in to the sound of that engine. If it missed one cylinder in the middle of the night or increased revolutions due to lack of water, daddy was awake. He would pace in the house listening for any change in the engine's pitch. I've slept in many exposed places like park benches, leaning against a motorcycle on a side road, etc. Trucks could come and go. Wolves could howl. But a single human sound brought me to full attention. I would lie there waiting for the next sound, my hand gripping the knife at my side. It amazes me that our sense of sound can be so keen and directed while we are fully asleep. And, I have woken to the sound of an object hitting the side of the boat. It's such an amazing part of our being. We are comforted by the sounds that should happen and alerted to any sound that violates the parameters we set as we drift off to sleep.

I love when you share your thoughts at sea. In fact, I'm going through a hard time right now and your comment was exactly what I needed to hear. I felt a lot better with some perspective. Thank you!

I absolutely love your attitude change once you’re underway! You’re definitely happier on the move! I’m an old man that’s had a full life, however, if I could be young again I’d be sailing the seven seas! Thank you for letting me live through you. Fair seas!

I was totally listening to every word Holly - there is so much to love about your story - you are awesome and I thank you for making videos about all the facets of what you are doing. I am not a television watcher, I just love engaging with real people doing real life and you are one of my favourite humans and I don't even know you! Your sister would love what you said about her. Anyway - like lots of people are saying I'm really looking forward to your book/s when you get to them - I love the way you put words together. And I love that you are wearing your ancestors safety gear. Wishing you all you wish yourself as my Grandma used to say x

Interesting episode. It's a whole lifestyle choice, the good with the bad, so it is all relevant . I have no problem with my own company, but I like my space as well, so unless I could be sailing something 60ft long I don't think I could handle the accommodation 🙂 I also like my sleep 🙂