Discovering the Society Islands by Boat WHSE98

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Discovering the Society Islands by Boat WHSE98

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@suzannechance5876 Жыл бұрын

Sailing off anchor was always one of my favorites. Love it that you are a true sailor and adventurer. You have my total respect and admiration for your ability, your resourcefulness (incredible), and your courage! I would never hesitate to sail with you as my captain and that's saying alot. Fair winds you marvelous woman!

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@oceanwoods Жыл бұрын

Holly gives me hope for the youth and humans

@Nerd3927 Жыл бұрын

Your boat seems much cleaner and better organized than your earlier episodes. Love the lee cloth addition, looks very sturdy!

@svenevans4983 Жыл бұрын

Solar powered small electric outboard for in and out of creeks and harbours weather permitting.. Love your videos 👍 Totally jealous!🙂

@cristinavesbach9612 Жыл бұрын

I was in Maupiti in 1992, surfed through the pass in a big swell, barely made it, engine couldn't do it, threw up more sail and made it over the edge. When we looked up once we made it through, there were people on shore cheering us through, it was the scariest thing that I have ever done

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Amazing story! That sounds similar to my experience getting in too. What a beautiful place though

@aarons.watches 11 ай бұрын

As I make my way through all the videos at Gecko speed, I adore this new intro❤️

@rmccabe117 Жыл бұрын

So love that fact that your dingy is a sailboat! Learned to sail on one of those. Grew up on a great lake to learn to sail on and thought I would be retired and doing costal cruising, however, wife hates small boats! So, I will sail vicariously through you now that I found you! Be well and be Safe!!

@jamesherman8380 Жыл бұрын

You amaze me. You know your shit. I don’t know a lot of what you explain what you do but admire your gutsy attitude. 😊

@DrRemidi Жыл бұрын

Hi Holly! Huahine was our first trip to the South Pacific! We spent two weeks there at a pension before returning to Burlington VT in April 1985 (Brrrr). We later traveled to both Cook Islands and Fiji. We dove the Great Astrolabe Reef off Kadavu. Soft coral is amazing! I hope you get to dive it. Be safe, and have fun!

@benbutler1429 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos! Today I sit in my sailboat on the hard On a rainy day in Saco Maine Eating a bowl of soup. You have brightened my day once again bravo!

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Ahhh hello to Maine! I'm glad to hve brought some sunshien

@roadboat9216 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the adventures. You make it look easy. Been there, I know it’s not. Particularly singlehanding. Great job.

@PapaSaint70 Жыл бұрын

I admire your freedom. I live the life I want but can't have, through your videos. Thanks.

@jameshassell8110 Жыл бұрын

Hey Holly! Enjoyed your video (as I do all of them) very much. Due to health issues I'm not able to sail any more and your videos allow me to live that life vicariously once again. For years I sailed a 40' Hunter but had to sell her due to mounting medical bills. Fair winds and following seas to you. Stay safe. Love you much! 💖💖💖

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your kind words. And I'm glad my videos remind me of your happy times sailing

@SamuelKTennis Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU HOLLY! You are living my dream. Please keep posting and making us all so very fulfilled watching you succeed. It is OK, the occasional failure or setback is to be expected! It is the "cost of doing business".

@gatesflicks Жыл бұрын

You are a remarkable woman. and an inspiration to all,. Blessings on your journeys!

@slowlybutshoaly7839 Жыл бұрын

Blown away by how effectively you maintain your own true north.

@moosesamli4569 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the content you share with us and remaining a true sailing channel.

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@martyklein2560 Жыл бұрын

Dear Dear Holly, Your passage thoughts touch home, that safe comfortable place when boat, weather, and mind run in synchronous with the wave train and we have a space and a bit of time to ourselves in this wonderful place available for pleasant introspection. Nestled in the cockpit sole, sky for a roof, and a cracker. Thanks for sharing and helping me to remember and touch again my own sea memories. You capture it well in your videos, Cheers! Marty

@bitweb8279 Жыл бұрын

Go girl, onwards an upwards, I think you are amazing and wish you all the luck in the world

@niccip Жыл бұрын

I love that you learned something new about your boat after 3 years! You are so amazing and inspirational. I will never be able to do what you are doing in my lifetime, but in my next life I'm using your example as my template! Keep on sailing!

@michaelbishop3701 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I envy your lifestyle. The closest I have come to your adventure is riding my bike across country and sleeping on the ground. Not the same, I know. But, an adventure, just the same. Now, I'm off to see your next adventure.

@pdutube Жыл бұрын

Well done Holly, I bet French Polynesia misses you also! I really enjoyed watching that swell rip over the reefs!

@tonywrobleski5185 Жыл бұрын

I spent two weeks there had tears in my eyes when I left couldn’t imagine after two yrs Thank you Holly

@jsvno Жыл бұрын

The wind Hippie is following up the lifestyle we had in the 60's, when everything was Rock and roll. Why not recreate it at sea? U are a real Hippie and i am 72, long live this lifestyle. Got my sailboat roaming the Norwegian coast...

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You made my morning

@mowhoknow5098 Жыл бұрын

Safe travels Holly your an amazing young woman! Your parents did a great job!

@dominictarrsailing Жыл бұрын

Thrilled to finally be seeing the sailing dinghy that you mention in the intro -- and no engine repairs!

@monsterslayer4317 Жыл бұрын

As a spectator on your amazing adventure it is very exciting to be taking the next great leap! Thank you so much for doing the sailing and taking me along! Your amazing! Your the best. And best wishes to you! Let's go!

@asealysailor988 Жыл бұрын

You are so amazing baby girl, I started watching your videos and really admired what you are doing specially in bad weather situation, your such a girl without fear, I loved what you are doing alone and realized that a girl can do what the men's do,always take care and GOD BLESS

@robertscranton8293 Жыл бұрын

I am wishing I am a fly on the wall in the boat...so I can experience life with you without interfering with you exuberance for sailing and life. This was an excellent episode. Left me feeling really enriched..

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Ahh thanks!

@rogerhenson6589 Жыл бұрын

Never been sailing but find you a fascinating person so sail on ⛵️☺️

@chuckarzt9677 Жыл бұрын

I learn a lot from you saving money for my next boat watching your videos all the time safe sailing chuck

@mikerequa820 Жыл бұрын

Great video young lady!! Wow you make that sailing look easy all I can say is you're one tough beautiful girl. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

@SailingSeaDreamofClyde Жыл бұрын

Great to catch up with you videos again after a summer of sailing myself! Love the "sailing thoughts" bit!

@michaelrobinson8915 Жыл бұрын

When you share your journey i am encouraged that the better way can be with less gadgets/electrónico. Sailing is better i believe...blessings...m

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We don't need much gear to get out on the water. That's the beauty

@nigelsaylor2471 Жыл бұрын

Wow that left wave around 8:54!!

@dal8963 Жыл бұрын

Loved your thoughts part I do wonder if you ever feel lonely or board at sea so it's interesting to have a reenactment of some of your thoughts.

@somadevo Жыл бұрын

You are very special living a very special way on this planet. Infinite Loving Blessings SeaStar

@andyadams1222 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much that I can follow you on your sailing adventure.. You are a inspiration to me when I go sailing ⛵️ with my Hunter 33 .. BeachboyAndy

@Unsound-Engineer Жыл бұрын

Nailed the French accent, along with sailing off the anchor lol.

@MarkWYoung-ky4uc Жыл бұрын

Happy Labor Day Captain Holly! May your sails be full and your horizon be clear! ⛵😎

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Happy Labor Day to you too! (well it's late now so happy late labor day)

@MarkWYoung-ky4uc Жыл бұрын

@@WindHippieSailing 😊

@russellbrindley6135 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your progress and the places you are visiting. Memories of the old wartime films, and now I see it all again from your little gecko, in better ti.es, at least for now. You are a inspiration. Take care for now, and safe passage. Xx

@ethana4007 Жыл бұрын

The thoughts are called 'free association' - one of my favorite things. However here on land it typically takes a float tank or some solid meditation to get it done. At least for me.

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Being at sea definitely puts you into the same meditative state as intentional meditation on land. I've always wanted to try a float tank

@vanseventy Жыл бұрын

Seeing your mirrorball reminds of the Artic Monkeys song. There better be a mirrorball.

@BigPoppieSeed Жыл бұрын

I always try and sail off the moring unless it's just not possible.... looks way cooler. Much respect to you Miss Holly

@johnkav Жыл бұрын

cannot wait to see your cook islands videos :-) fair winds and following seas Holly !

@liberty4175 Жыл бұрын

She’s awesome a trooper a warrior.

@fishin4bogey Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the new intro!!! This one is one of your best by far.

@sailingoceandreams5267 Жыл бұрын

U are so Groovy man . I love da Gecko..

@wardjohnson3617 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing. I pray for your happy sailing life and saftey

@trevtereapii2066 Жыл бұрын

thank you for posting your videos, I like watching them, you mention Cook Islands, please do come and visit.

@evinwhiteson4902 Жыл бұрын

That was a great video . Good camera quality and sound and editing Best yet.

@SoundzAlive1 Жыл бұрын

Hi Holly, When you attached the payee to the post for the lee cloth it would have been better to attach it to the side 180 degree so that there would be no way it would ever pull out the screws. You would then attach a loop of rope to attach the lee cloth line. Cheers André in Sydney. I hope you get to see our wonderful Great Barrier Reef, Lord How Islands etc.

@arqcm Жыл бұрын

Great to see your subscriber # going UP!!!! Great videos!! Keep having fun!

@brianduffy5193 Жыл бұрын

Such a pleasure to watch your⛵⛵ videos,

@OLDMANTEA Жыл бұрын

Fantastic journey. These islands look great.

@jimmarshall5453 Жыл бұрын

I love the concept of concentrated tan by losing weight. Your backlit cracker was a good idea too. I love the fact you have and use a sail dingy. I also like Rick Moore's solar powered one. Those mountains of French Polynesian look so good from every angle, not just the one or two we see so often.

@contentforcoaches Жыл бұрын

Yay Holly! Gorgeous video - the waters are majestic - and happy sails to you!

@tammy6992 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh that was it that was a really well done episode it was fabulous

@rickhunt4487 5 ай бұрын

Great episode Holly ! Safe Saling ❤

@desolatemetro Жыл бұрын

Just one suggestion - mechanical things and especially engines don't like to sit they like to run, so you should start the diesel on some regular schedule and let it get up to temperature even if you're not using it. Maybe just every couple weeks or even once per month. Otherwise you may run in to a nasty surprise when you really need it to start. Good luck!

@123lucius1 Жыл бұрын

Hey Holly ⚓️ can you show a map of your route over all the islands you visit in the Pacific plsssss…🙏🙏 sooo many beautiful places 🤩 greetings from Norway 🇳🇴😊⛵️

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Hello and thanks! I'll see if I can come up with something to put in one of my next videos. It's a good idea

@wordoflifejesus6340 Жыл бұрын

really lovely sailing. I am also preparing to leave for solo sailing from Finland to the Atlantic and wherever Jesus leads. God bless you there too. Eric

@michelledemers7547 Жыл бұрын

Loving your videos! I always feel excited and challenged to get out a f the box after watching you! We own a 24’ Proline flatback that only goes off shore on a perfect day! I haven’t sailed in years however me and hubs talk about going it all the time. Safe travels as always! 🙏🏼. Love your humor and real self! Thanks for sharing your amazing life with us! ♥️

@williampolatsek702 Жыл бұрын

Cant wait to see you sail across the ditch (Tasman sea) TO New Zealand ... if you are coming this way??.... oh you are stunning to bye the way ..hehe happy sailing Peace ...

@reginehelo4378 Жыл бұрын

You are just wonderful and so inspiring. Much love and greetings from germany

@newespadaoldjuan2537 Жыл бұрын

I watch you sail and I listen to cool jazz while you float along that great ocean❤ I love it. Thank you for posting ❤🎉

@theoldsailmaker6408 Жыл бұрын

Great video with fantastic music-Thank you ☮☀️🌴

@cappleton2619 Жыл бұрын

Awesome - thank you for posting!

@teapot27 Жыл бұрын

Holly your the most inspiring person.love your channel, stay safe.Will.x,

@rainfinger Жыл бұрын

Great video. The Society Islands are something I will never forget.

@tammy6992 Жыл бұрын

Hey you’re nominated you need to let people know that you’re nominated for the best KZfaq I went in and voted for you

@rod8823 Жыл бұрын

I've said it before - I wish I could 'like' your vids more than once! 😃

@mikeprodanov6765 Жыл бұрын

Wow girl..... I'm living a dream life through your trip... Thank you sooooo much for posting....

@planetdisco4821 Жыл бұрын

You are just so analogue in a digital age Holly. Been binge watching your channel in between looking at yachts I can barely afford lol

@Jennifer196999 Жыл бұрын

Oh My GOSH!!! I just discovered your channel an love it so much! I am (probably less than ) a novice sailor.. I have more of a curious fascination…and learn copious amounts of information from you! You are a gem! Your humility, courage, humor and needless to say skill and knowledge is quite refreshing!.. and it’s so enjoyable to peer into your journey! Thank you for sharing your experience!

@kkeller4789 Жыл бұрын

You are the best sailor

@jimbetzing3587 Жыл бұрын

Sailing on and off anchor, I'm impressed!

@johntebbetts4182 Жыл бұрын

Bula bula! Good one, Holly. Like the guitar music, the sailing dinghy, and the surf in the pass.

@holodeckdragon8876 Жыл бұрын

Passage musings, beautiful music, great video. wonderful spending time with u!

@Bennyblanco0 Жыл бұрын

Love your toughts

@densmoreken Жыл бұрын

Yes I am sad also to be leaving French Polynesia, but of course looking forward to new things. Hopefully we can return one day

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

I hope so too

@johnrathbun2943 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your life with us. Hope to meet you on the water one day. Much love and great sailing!

@earnestborg9909 Жыл бұрын

I like Passage Thoughts

@georgepeat5269iearth Жыл бұрын

The real deal, your the edge of change that is needed. Good health to you! That water near the end of the vid, did not look real…wow. Will be watching for the new vids, winter here soon, short days…try and catch up on your beautiful voyages. They help me to get by! Ciao

@saxophool Жыл бұрын

I know the videos are a ways in the past but if you haven't left the Cook Islands already, an island night food and dance in Aitutaki is awesome! 😎

@Lannie1948 Жыл бұрын

Another humorous, original video!

@spiritflower6640 Жыл бұрын

Wow :)) you are living a tremendous life! I am inspired by you and the way you are living your life! thank you, for sharing with such realness, creativity and joy :))

@bryanb1259 Жыл бұрын

Love following your journey ❤️

@okartwork6176 Жыл бұрын

Fiji was nice, my first time there was 1982, have you a spinnaker sail on board?

@sammayo9970 Жыл бұрын

One of your best videos...and that sail to Fiji..wow!..you got there...

@jbrat1967 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring. Leaving Friday to take Catalina 30 through Erie Canal and down icw. Safe travels. Ty

@sausage5849 Жыл бұрын

Awesome that you're going to the Cook Is. Can't wait!

@mmccartney6579 Жыл бұрын

Holly, you are a gem! Cheers! :)

@anthonyvespia6662 Жыл бұрын

Holly, Happy Labor Day! I did enjoy an overnight adventure, on my boat, with a cpl of friends, Fri-Sat. But yesterday and today. Small craft advisory, rain and winds. So it's a chore day below and above deck. Thx for the vid. You turned my rainy, shitty, day into a sunny motivated day. Be safe wherever you are hun. ⛵ 🙏 😎

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Sounds like an intense sail. I hope you made it into a good harbor

@anthonyvespia6662 Жыл бұрын

@@WindHippieSailing Yes I did..Stay safe. 🙏 ⛵

@mariajosemorenoguerrero8638 Жыл бұрын

En España a esas malas noches en la mar las llamamos " noches de perros".:)

@benshore7357 Жыл бұрын

Looking good. I like the dream sequence. Unreal how green the islands are. I am in central california and it is very brown no rain for 6 months 🌊🌊🌊🌊🏝🏝🏝🏝💨💨💨⛵️⛵️⛵️⚓️⚓️⚓️