Cruising the Lau Group of Fiji WHSE103

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@RichardinSiam Жыл бұрын

This ended up on my feed, decided to give it a watch. Good series of videos. This woman is doing this in a non luxury craft solo. What an adventure!

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Жыл бұрын

She is great. She manages to cobble together solutions to all her challenges in fine form.

@RichardinSiam Жыл бұрын

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 I bet one day she will be the captain of a much larger vessel. Talk about real time resume, this would be it.

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Жыл бұрын

@@RichardinSiam Absolutely.

@reallynotyourbusiness1659 Жыл бұрын

Yes mate, Holly is the real thing...pushing that little ship across the Pacific, I am in awe of her.

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Жыл бұрын

@@reallynotyourbusiness1659 I'm a little worried about that engine but if it craps out on her she should be able to afford a rebuild with our help.

@BarefootSailingAdventures Жыл бұрын

You're so inspiring 🙏

@geneberry7114 Жыл бұрын

Mayonnaise!

@dougsrepair1060 Жыл бұрын

This must have been such a wonderful experience. You are very fortunate Holly.

@stephentomlinson9500 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy fiji 🇫🇯 it's a beautiful part of the world and fijians will touch your heart

@sofakingkewel Жыл бұрын

I'm thoroughly impressed by this young lady.

@kellibice4861 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Love seeing how people from all around the globe live. How gracious of you to gift your beloved guitar! You are one bad ass woman!

@peterkendrick590 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your posts and salute the spirit you exhibit in the process. I recommend your channel to all my nieces and nephews, I believe in making memories, they become the real treasures of your life! Good Job Holly.

@jodyssey9921 Жыл бұрын

I love that there are people living somewhere where everything they need is right there. Just go out and get it.

@MrLebro11 Жыл бұрын

What amazing hospitality. Another solo badass sailor. It was great to meet Olivia. So good to see you have a smooth sail to the atolls. Just what you needed after such a challenging one getting to Fiji. BTW…Your attitude throughout that passage is what I strive to emulate on those tough days out on the water. Love your work ❤

@captainsukycannon1167 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for ride! Cheers! I would love to visit Talei’s village and island. What fun & respect!

@mikefox1332 Жыл бұрын

This video is just another reason this old man follows you. You are generous and caring, very enduring.

@keithsumner1190 Жыл бұрын

I love seeing you with Olivia, another sailor I love to follow. You both rock!

@norman4991 Жыл бұрын

Love the respectful way you interact with the people you meet. Fiji is just awesome, looking forward to more.

@elizaandalisa Жыл бұрын

I admire you gal two years now you've been entertaining me with your exploits so brave your mum and dad be so proud keep going. Await your entry to Qld Australia cheers n beers Marty

@gneeley5393 Жыл бұрын

Wow just discovered your channel. Mucho respect young lady. I've watched almost all your videos. You go girl your something else indeed. 👍

@rainfinger Жыл бұрын

Great video, showing respect for other cultures is something you do so very well.

@jasonpacific5661 Жыл бұрын

Bula 🌸 Wow what an incredible sailing vlog !! 🏅🌺 and you're in the most wonderful magical remote part of the world.. Lau group

@rickkwitkoski1976 Жыл бұрын

Holly, love your vids. Love the interactions with the Fijian people. Keep going, keep sailing.

@dbentley2195 Жыл бұрын

You live an amazing life kiddo! Kudos to you 💛💯

@123lucius1 Жыл бұрын

Dont ever leave the Pacific islands…😍spend atleast 5-6 years there🙏What a adventure to be in such wonderful places 🌏⛵️Best regards from Cold Norway🇳🇴

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

It is truly magical here

@braithmiller Жыл бұрын

I have to know about the pineapple tiller technology? Great respect and planning to bring locals what they need. Wish more sailors would act is such positive ways.

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Haha oh yes the pineapple is integral to the self-steering system

@atuanderson Жыл бұрын

You are just the most amazing inspiration!!! Awesome girl!!! Love the videos 💖

@skaraborgcraft Жыл бұрын

The paradox of sailing, most awesome memories, both good and scary. Carry on.

@saylaveenadmearedead Жыл бұрын

I love Fiji but many uncharted reefs so your buddy boat idea was perfect! To bad you have to leave that country but cyclones are not to take likely.... we all shall return!!!

@user-rs2ue3rs7y Жыл бұрын

it snowed 2 inches today here in Wisconsin and its only started winter, so ya fiji is looking good. i've been to guam and the P.I. and miss that weather.

@Reichenbachm 10 ай бұрын

Love your channel, really cool how you passed on your guitar!! I’m down hurt and I’m binging on your videos. They’re interesting and funny and soothing. Thanks for sharing.

@SamuelKTennis Жыл бұрын

Thank you again Holly. Your channel is the best. Wishing you a very good time in your new exploration zone.

@carmancloud Жыл бұрын

Dang Holly! I don’t think I would have been able to let go of that guitar. That was really beautiful. 💫

@Frankenstompbox Жыл бұрын

I knew there was a dead head sticker somewhere on that boat!🙂

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Not anymore 😭 I'll have to get another one

@rons9197 Жыл бұрын

It’s good, it’s good , it’s really good out here now! As you smile and swirl into a dance in such beautiful lighting. Your the real deal glad I chose to follow your journey. Namaste

@jeffpatty1388 Жыл бұрын

Fulanga! Such an amazing island, anchorage, and friendly village. Enjoy. Definitely hit bay of islands and Taveuni

@paton57 Жыл бұрын

WOW Holly your guitar is an amazing gift to give away, I can only imagine the stories it could tell.

@richardherndon1541 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That was awesome! It’s what we all imagine cruising is like!

@chrisyarnold6205 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you having a good sail to a stunning island. Looks as though Fiji has lots to offer the cruising lifestyle.

@jopeserea6618 Жыл бұрын

Talei is one of Fiji's well-known female singers. Thought she was overseas but never knew that she was out there on the island. Beautiful video of our beloved islands.

@Wanderglobe Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Just looked her up. Thanks for posting this.

@rodneynikora358 Жыл бұрын

Becoming a fan

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

She is so amazing and beautiful

@jasonquagliata117 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel 🤟 keep it up 🍻 Safe travels 🙏

@pauljamison3340 Жыл бұрын

Fiji, the best place in the world with the friendliest people ever!!!!

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@thomassackett4091 Жыл бұрын

i love your END OF VIDEO WRAP SPEECH,it provides a behind the scene peek....

@scottwilson1592 Жыл бұрын

Confidently happy, capable captain and vessel, love your channel!

@holodeckdragon8876 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful connection that cd only b made by sailing! 💦💫

@geneberry7114 Жыл бұрын

I so wish I could go buddy boating with Wind Hippie

@kevinwilkinson1510 Жыл бұрын

A Happy Holly is why I am here.

@cianbutler Жыл бұрын

An instrument should not be sitting and collecting dust. That sentiment overrides your sentimnetal connection with your guitar - a true gift 🤍

@johnrathbun2943 Жыл бұрын

That was just amazing. I would love to meet those people. I just love learning new cultural ways and how they just live. Maybe one day. Much love and waiting for next week. Bye

@jonathanwetherell3609 Жыл бұрын

That is the real challenge of the cruising life, making sure you stay on good terms with those whose land you visit.

@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 Жыл бұрын

I love that guitar. The Steal Your Face sticker was very prominently placed too. : ) (Old Deadhead here. Saw them play several times in the late 80's/early 90's before Jerry died). Btw the quality of the sunlight at the picnic was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this amazing place with us.

@FRACTUREDVISIONmusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wonderful travels!

@barbricottone3056 Жыл бұрын

Good for you young lady...safe sailing... cheers

@cnc75adventures49 Жыл бұрын

Your so awesome sharing such a amazing adventure with us 👍👍

@abdulrahmanabdulghani8833 Жыл бұрын

Just found you video.Good afternoon from Malaysia...

@vertcaver Жыл бұрын

Okay more WOW man, it looks like a true paradise there and that tease of a bite of pineapple I almost licked my phone...lol Smooth sailing o daughter of Neptune... Peace 🕊️☮️ out stay safe and as always Sail Onward...love ya...

@3cardmonty602 Жыл бұрын

I gotta give you credit. I just discovered your channel and I get seasick just watching the ocean. It’s not you though, I have an inner ear problem. I never could even go off the coast of New Jersey without getting seasick.

@tom_anderson Жыл бұрын

The guitar is such a cool gift, it is much more now than it was in the beginning.

@Eddie-jr6bs Жыл бұрын

“Had me second guessing; we’ll a lot of things really”; hehehe… You are amazing!

@tonywrobleski5185 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I liked the way you mingle and learn from locals

@stephensparkes7260 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make this vlog x

@tomhartenstine3263 Жыл бұрын

Looking good!!! Have fun!!!❤️ good vibes headed ur way!!

@rboston33 11 ай бұрын

So cool to take gifts to the village

@sunjamrblues Жыл бұрын

A long time ago I spent a year in Fulaga doing a marine biology project. We sailed there, same as you, and stayed anchored near Naividamu village most of the time. But we were the only yacht anchored in Fulaga, because you had to have government permission to go there at the time. While we were there, a huge hurricane came and virtually destroyed all 3 villages. Glad to see they are still thriving!

@korhan-charlotte9171 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. 🤗

@onisirukuni8380 Жыл бұрын

Awesome adventure...what a good experience ❤

@Nerd3927 Жыл бұрын

Happy to see you so high and happy!

@joerobilotta2199 Жыл бұрын

Finally, I get to see a brand new posting. Safe sailing.

@donburnett8629 Жыл бұрын

How wonderful!

@sygogentle364 Жыл бұрын

Love your stories 👍

@stevehislop Жыл бұрын

What an amazing life you´re living!!! I have to get back to the office tomorrow and would rather rip my fingernails off with a pair of pliers....

@MarkWYoung-ky4uc Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video Captain Holly, just like a magic carpet ride. Enjoy yourself! ⛵😎

@WindHippieSailing Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you!

@brucemartin6895 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video...Great stuff !!

@brianrogers7543 Жыл бұрын

Great video Hollie 🙌

@allenhaney9439 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your travels

@DellaDeLobos Жыл бұрын

Looking good... Be careful and have fun...

@billhanna8838 Жыл бұрын

Love seeing that smile again .

@timwoods603 Жыл бұрын

Holly your the best! I hope you brought extra strings for the guitar lol. Might be hard to get some there. Awesome video Holly.

@chipchaffee2416 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@WayfarerHawaii Жыл бұрын

Such a good photo for the video

@markgallagher1376 Жыл бұрын

Cool video, Holly!!

@beatdizzy Жыл бұрын

I love this channel xoxo

@abdulmujeeb1675 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video

@mikeprodanov6765 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sooooo much for sharing your traveling experiences....... awesome videos....

@paulb5907 Жыл бұрын

hey holly great video , lots of sailing , lots of scenery and doing stuff one of your best , take it easy see you on the next video

@michaelcrawford3997 Жыл бұрын

Best video yet.

@ethanhudson5439 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Keep living your dream

@christ.8547 Жыл бұрын

good for you boo,..happy your happy..be safe 💙 💙💙

@garycody1929 Жыл бұрын

Hope you are going to go west and explore Yasawas and other beautiful areas ? The Lau Group has old Tongan influence Great vid thanks Holly

@Fantic156 Жыл бұрын

Such a nice, happy feeling, video and what a place to be... Thanks.... 😜

@robertdonahue3026 Жыл бұрын

hi holly my name is rob i live on vancouver island and love being on the ocean too... watching you has been so inspiring.......CHEERS!

@johnhaug1747 Жыл бұрын

Cute pineapple storage place (on tiller);) Great Sunset!

@Musicforyourears100 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on your place on zealous!!❤

@fredbalster3100 Жыл бұрын

Girls having fun.

@murphmurph2124 Жыл бұрын

Hi Holly, have fun be safe. Cool guitar 😎

@rickstevens1479 Жыл бұрын

So happy for you , still living the dream ....

@sammyjones3500 Жыл бұрын

I love sharing your adventure Holly. It enlivens me, and gives me a new perspective on life. Thank you!🍌🍌🍌🍌

@Sammy-us4jr Жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@sailingcitrinesunset4065 Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@kaysridgedell2358 Жыл бұрын

So sweet

@rlatkdtn1 Жыл бұрын

정말 놀랍습니다. 여성 혼자서 그 망망대해를 건너려고 생각한 것이 정말 대단합니다. 용기가 있는 남자도 이루기 어려운 태평양 횡단을 하는 당신에게 대한민국에서 응원을 합니다. 안전한 항해를 기원합니다. It's amazing. It's really amazing that a woman thought to cross that vast sea alone. Korea cheers you on as you cross the Pacific Ocean, which is difficult even for men with courage to accomplish. We wish you a safe voyage.