E6: Solo a Sailing in Antigua clearing in and Dinghy Sailing Depth Sounder Breaks

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  • čas přidán 26. 05. 2019
  • I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation.
    My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I
    learn about heavy-weather sailing, the trials of being solo, and my
    adventures in paradise. This week I sailed from St. Martin to Antigua
    on the best transit yet! Follow along on my (not successful) fix of my
    traveler (and subsequent jury-rig) and my clearing out process in St.
    Martin. I also answer a few more questions about my boat.
    The song I sang is a cover of Lost in My Mind by The Head and the Heart
    If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!):
    / windhippie
    Follow my weekly blog on:
    Windhippie.com
    For daily photo updates and boating life, check out my instagram page:
    @boatlizard
    Also, if you're interested in learning more about my childhood and my
    parent's circumnavigation while raising kids, go to:
    iceblinksail.com
    Thanks for watching and subscribing! You guys are the best!

Komentáře • 323

  • @JanisTilyard
    @JanisTilyard Před rokem +4

    Wow the harmonies with yourself are awesome. I’m binge watching you May 2023. 😁

  • @howardwhite9773
    @howardwhite9773 Před 5 lety +90

    Please know that the larger CZcams community does understand about the vagaries of internet in far away places. Do not take extra risk for the sake of "the schedule." I am always grateful for the videos I get, schedule or no.

    • @WindHippieSailing
      @WindHippieSailing  Před 5 lety +5

      Thank you! I appreciate that :)

    • @patrickgonzales2093
      @patrickgonzales2093 Před 5 lety +2

      @@WindHippieSailingYou are awesome! stay safe out there!

    • @omegamanprivate7132
      @omegamanprivate7132 Před 5 lety +3

      Yes. Howard is correct. Be careful. I don't understand the safety realities of being a girl alone in the Caribbean on a small sailboat, so I can't advise.

  • @tray8820
    @tray8820 Před 5 lety +13

    You are amazing! I absolutely love your wonderful attitude. You give off such an infectious positivety, it's impossible not to smile whilst watching you. Great stuff 💖

  • @simplecountrydrummer
    @simplecountrydrummer Před 4 měsíci +2

    I don't know how I found your channel but I went back to the start and am also binge watching. You are living a dream I have had for years and working on making that a reality. I was a mechanic for years, worked for Chris Craft building them for a bit so as for maintenance and repairs I have the knowledge and experience but never made any real money to put away. Now I drive a truck and the money is good, very good so I am saving up quickly and I have learned much about living in a small space along the way being over the road coast to coast here in the USA for years on end. One day soon the right boat will come into my life and I will start selling off all my music gear and drum kit (Probably keep a Guitar and/or Bass) retire a little early load it up and set out.

    • @skullhart
      @skullhart Před 2 měsíci

      Same here. Underrated channel for certain.

  • @deevan2489
    @deevan2489 Před 3 lety +8

    Love how humble, and real you are!!

  • @mandostudent
    @mandostudent Před 5 lety +24

    A youtube Star is born!!! Your vids are so captivating because you let us into your mind and heart and you are damn fearless! I was hoping to see your carnival outfit though. Be safe!

  • @somadevo
    @somadevo Před 5 lety +27

    You're great....truly a classic rare soul...Infinite Blessings

  • @michynature
    @michynature Před 3 lety +3

    When someone says “ I have a bunch of ridiculous clothes” and you’re like “my people!” 🤪.

  • @rjensen256
    @rjensen256 Před 5 lety +40

    I am living my sailing life vicariously through you Holly. Im having a great time!!

  • @44Debby44
    @44Debby44 Před 5 lety +3

    The images, the singing, and this incredible story with the British beach party: great episode!! Thank you for going through all this wifi adventure for us 😍

  • @paulmitchell2742
    @paulmitchell2742 Před 4 lety +5

    love your singing!!!

  • @idomatternonya7447
    @idomatternonya7447 Před rokem +1

    That song "lost in my mind" was one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard! Made me cry out of just pure emotion

  • @laurentfroggy6631
    @laurentfroggy6631 Před 5 lety +25

    Awesome video young lady. You're amazing and always with a happy face. Thanks and best from HKG

  • @bradrandel1408
    @bradrandel1408 Před 5 lety +10

    You are beautiful🦋Being you on your boat being you in your heart... keep sharing about your feelings and what’s going on between the head and the heart and please write another song so good thank you!🕊🌷

  • @ryoshi2d2
    @ryoshi2d2 Před 5 lety +15

    "...prepping my outfit... gonna go in full, stealth-style...in my pink tutu...under the cover of darkness..." love it!

    • @MayaOpperman
      @MayaOpperman Před 5 lety +3

      Stories to tell your grandchildren one day 🙂

  • @ainenibharra5176
    @ainenibharra5176 Před 5 lety +2

    The Harmonies are lovely.

  • @V8guy3500
    @V8guy3500 Před 5 lety +10

    What an inspiring young lady ,your energy is awesome enjoying your journey immensely.
    Stay safe and love every minute ,life is what you make of it.
    Thank you for allowing us to escape the 8 to 5 chains if only for a wee while.
    Lots of love from Scotland

  • @thejourneyofmalu3495
    @thejourneyofmalu3495 Před 5 lety +2

    Well done young lady, well done. You’re an inspiration to this old guy as we finish up our old boat. My dog Missy and I watch you every week. Keep up the good work.

  • @X85283
    @X85283 Před 5 lety +10

    Thanks for making these amazing videos every week. Impressive. Also, thanks for not taking many minutes of every video to talk about your Patreon, Liking, Subscribing, etc. I don't mind you mentioning it (and plan to become a Patron soon) but its refreshing that half the upload isn't shoving non-content stuff down our throats. You're amazing. Best of luck and I can't wait for future uploads!

  • @jamestaylor3075
    @jamestaylor3075 Před 5 lety +4

    This channel is really taking off fast. Good for you. There is something really compelling about a young woman solo sailing around the world. Best of luck to you!
    The offer from last week still stands.:-)

  • @sevenseas360
    @sevenseas360 Před rokem

    I recommended you to all the young women in my life you are great positive influence and here independent can do attitude will be an inspiration to any young woman that sees you and what you accomplished

  • @joesambrano7634
    @joesambrano7634 Před 5 lety +22

    enjoyed your singing also, sing more, moooor🎵🎶🎼

  • @ornealm
    @ornealm Před 2 lety

    I love your videos...born in Antigua and grew up in the US and a former US Navy personal. Whenever, I visit, the beaches are the first place to be in the morning. Jealous!

  • @mikepeck9321
    @mikepeck9321 Před 5 lety +10

    Always makes my Monday better.
    Fair winds.

  • @lightman489
    @lightman489 Před 5 lety +13

    I enjoy your videos every Monday it's like going on the adventures with you

  • @melorose2995
    @melorose2995 Před 5 lety +10

    Your videos are awesome! Keep up the good work. I love watching your stuff

  • @HRDBMW
    @HRDBMW Před rokem +1

    Late comer to your videos, and I wish I could have enjoyed the wait between videos... But still having great fun watching them all in a bunch.

  • @dougtriplett2422
    @dougtriplett2422 Před 5 lety +4

    Holly, Thank you for making me smile, and I fully appreciate your courage as well. You don't know me but I want you to know I'm proud of you and I feel you are a true human being on a wonderful adventure. Thanks for sharing it with me. All the best! Doug3

  • @tubehound8
    @tubehound8 Před 5 lety +7

    Thank you windhippie. Sail safe

  • @grahammewburn
    @grahammewburn Před 3 lety +1

    You are my favourite sailor!
    I learn from watching you. I'm going to put a sail on my tender after watching your success.
    Cheers Gray Australia

  • @tomhoganstarwind27
    @tomhoganstarwind27 Před 5 lety

    Wind Hippie, I hope you buy more errotic vegetables. I like that you are not embarrassed to say what everybody was thinking. I have never seen a YT video where somebody was honest about their thoughts, feelings, fears, and experiences. That is the reason we all go sailing -- to excite and discover our own brains.
    You have a lovely voice.
    I am planning a very similar solo very small boat - Pearson 26, departing from Kemah, TX (Houston).
    Tom
    P.S. May I suggest that you rig a simple Rain Water Catcher for additional fresh water.

  • @madogblue
    @madogblue Před 5 lety +2

    Awesome song, loved the cool sailing dinghy

  • @user-ef9fd7fv5f
    @user-ef9fd7fv5f Před rokem

    I get lost in my mind too! Now I know I ain't the only one! And I love it too!

  • @JagLite
    @JagLite Před 3 lety

    I loved exploring the coastlines and marinas in my sailing dinghy. I would take something to eat and drink and could be gone for hours and sometimes, all day. Several times I didn't get back to my boat until midnight. Yes, always take your oars with you because things happen. I love sailing and it was more fun in the little boat than the much faster 40' big boat. I hope you continue to use your dinghy sail rig for exploring.

  • @ramper50
    @ramper50 Před 5 lety +10

    Beats the hell out of rowing, huh?! My favorite episode so far..

  • @mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643

    Love the sailing dingy.

  • @michaelhewitt9219
    @michaelhewitt9219 Před 5 lety +4

    Such fun videos ... makes every Monday better. I miss my boats (“Avocet” a Victoria 18 in the early 1990’s and “Concordia” a Valiant 32 I sailed from 2002 to 2015) but I am loving this vicarious cruise with you.
    I respect your seamanship and self-sufficiency ... both are so necessary. I most admire your attitude and sense of adventure. Stay sweet and keep doing this for as long as its fun!

  • @alren8477
    @alren8477 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video. My wife and I love watching you.

  • @chrishatton9235
    @chrishatton9235 Před 5 lety

    I can't stop watching...

  • @Seafariireland
    @Seafariireland Před rokem

    A tender to row, sail and motor is the perfect tender!

  • @justinstubbs5922
    @justinstubbs5922 Před 5 lety

    Wow Wow Wow!! You are simply the best! Courageous, resourceful, creative, confident and beautiful as well. Inspirational! The world needs more folks like you.

  • @maryj.1261
    @maryj.1261 Před 5 lety +2

    I admire your courage to sail alone on the open ocean. You are amazing. Keep up the great job.

  • @markgallant7685
    @markgallant7685 Před 5 lety +7

    Good thing you didn’t invite that taxi guy lol stay safe !!!! Great vid i realy enjoy xox

  • @reyscottm9
    @reyscottm9 Před 5 lety

    I love following your amazing story. I'm totally living vicariously through you!

  • @shanescrimshire8395
    @shanescrimshire8395 Před 5 lety +50

    windhippie, don't feel like you need to make a new port/anchorage to make an interesting video...it's all good!

  • @geraldtonjjeeper
    @geraldtonjjeeper Před 5 lety +1

    Great video Holly! Thanks!

  • @accobra7515
    @accobra7515 Před 5 lety +3

    Another great video Holly. I love Mondays now :) keep them coming. Happy sailing. From New Zealand :)

  • @17363
    @17363 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome story, awesome journey!! Love your channel and videos.

  • @spokilt
    @spokilt Před 5 lety +6

    Another great video young Mrs. Love&Blessings.

  • @johnf8877
    @johnf8877 Před 5 lety +1

    I love how you keep it real and honest.

  • @samdemello6103
    @samdemello6103 Před 5 lety +1

    Holly, you are a seasoned Party Animal.
    I love how you Pirate your way around the world..
    What a wonderful story your telling about your life on the Gego...
    Looking forward to the next one..
    Sun in your face, and wind at your back...
    Arrrr !!!!

  • @lydiaajohnson
    @lydiaajohnson Před 4 lety

    Ha ha ha! Love your stealthy side. You love life so much.

  • @davidstrachan8912
    @davidstrachan8912 Před 5 lety +2

    Breath of fresh sailing vids. Keep up the great adventures. Dave in Australia.

  • @wulkie
    @wulkie Před 5 lety +2

    Nice update. have fun!

  • @the-fiddling-fox
    @the-fiddling-fox Před 5 lety +1

    I’ve just watched all your videos and have enjoyed them all. Looking forward to following you on your big adventure. Fair winds from Scotland.

  • @tonymorgan2813
    @tonymorgan2813 Před 2 lety

    As always great video...stay safe!!!

  • @susiebordelon5634
    @susiebordelon5634 Před měsícem

    Holly, hello and happy to find your channel. Wow! It's so entertaining and educational and inspiring. I'm not a sailor...yet. Just starting the search for a starter boat that i can learn on in MN. Binging and enjoying. Merci!

  • @SailingWithVampires
    @SailingWithVampires Před 5 lety

    Super fun watching all your cool videos! Can’t wait to see how you decorate below decks!

  • @johnhovey6670
    @johnhovey6670 Před 5 lety +1

    Good job keep up the good work love your videos you are living my dream 💕💕💕💕

  • @jerryvinson5840
    @jerryvinson5840 Před 5 lety +1

    Keep living your adventure!!! I look forward to every video. Wish you could post many more.

  • @alcooper944
    @alcooper944 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks Holly another interesting video

  • @keithpither2541
    @keithpither2541 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video. Love the dinghy. Keep it real see you next week , Fair winds and calm seas.

  • @geordielaird7505
    @geordielaird7505 Před rokem

    Awesome video, thanks Holly, you rock!!

  • @lauriechilds6819
    @lauriechilds6819 Před 5 lety

    You are having a great time and it's infectious....and so entertaining too...

  • @silverark2693
    @silverark2693 Před 5 lety +2

    Your little sailing dinghy is the best! That song "lost in my mind" is soulful. You have rad tattoos too! Yes ma'am, don't worry, just get lost in your world. :D

  • @williamralph5442
    @williamralph5442 Před 5 lety +1

    You are a free spirit...love it.

  • @MarcelSimard58
    @MarcelSimard58 Před 5 lety +1

    Another awesome video.

  • @markbailey6051
    @markbailey6051 Před 5 lety +7

    Good video. Read The depth by sight. You definitely have the ability. I loved the face lighting. We want you to read us a scary pirate story with said lighting. THANK YOU.

    • @WindHippieSailing
      @WindHippieSailing  Před 5 lety +1

      Haha spin-off channel: pirate stories with scary face lighting

  • @LazyJacques
    @LazyJacques Před 5 lety

    Sooo... Episode 6, and still no other sign of life on this deserted planet that otherwise looks so much like the Caribbean... But I'm starting to really like it, this time spent on Planet Holly. It's a good time, time well spent. Now, I'm actually dreading that in catching up to Ep 11, I'll suddenly see another person in your videos, or maybe even a dog. I think it would kind of freak me out, and it would also ruin this long streak of being alone, lost in your mind. I also loved the sailing dinghy. I was hoping you would use it to film the Gecko at anchor: I think I've only seen her once from stem to stern, when you did your boat tour. More Gecko, please!

  • @jesusbeiro6113
    @jesusbeiro6113 Před 5 lety

    Great video. Enjoy it and relax It’s always a bit of fresh air to see your videos. Cheers and fair winds from Muros in the NW of Spain !!!!

  • @roscotakeson1128
    @roscotakeson1128 Před 5 lety

    So nice to join you on your journey. Your sailing dingy is very cool. Keep up the good work and keep up the lovely smiles!

  • @bobhemstreet7392
    @bobhemstreet7392 Před 5 lety +1

    I am really enjoying your videos!!!!

  • @chipw4622
    @chipw4622 Před 5 lety

    Oh chicka, another morning made by you! Sitting with Gertrude the hen in my lap on the porch watching a new day come about. You made it that much better. Gertrude said hello and thanks!

  • @GrandpaCanCook
    @GrandpaCanCook Před 5 lety

    Really enjoyable video. I'm looking forward to more of your videos popping up.

  • @panamajosh76
    @panamajosh76 Před 5 lety

    Thats it I'm hooked. Can't wait to see what ya got for us next week.

  • @skiddy26
    @skiddy26 Před 5 lety

    Dude your videos are so cool. No other way to put it. Thanks for the great content.

  • @james3452
    @james3452 Před 5 lety

    Came across your channel about a month ago; and have really grown to enjoy your work (fun). Went to the beginning; and watched all your videos in order. I have followed a lot of sailing channels over the years; but yours is the first that I have placed on my Google home page. Hope to be able to enjoy you for a long time. Happy travels!

  • @gonagain
    @gonagain Před 5 lety +2

    Beautiful harmony!

  • @johnclendaniel3313
    @johnclendaniel3313 Před 5 lety +3

    Liked your video. I sailed a lot back in the 60,s

  • @cousinjack2841
    @cousinjack2841 Před 3 lety

    I think it is very fitting that you have a sailing tender / dinghy. Nice one! Thanks for taking us with you .

  • @timleyshelton3973
    @timleyshelton3973 Před 5 lety +1

    Just found this channel, I love it, you are amazing doing this on your own. Fairwinds

  • @johnmckell4362
    @johnmckell4362 Před 5 lety +5

    You would be well advised that the way we make pepper sauce aka hot sauce is verrrrry different from what you may have been accustomed...We have a variety of peppers from mild to super scorching hot...As we say in the West Indies...you could get burnt three times from the same pepper sauce...Mouth, stomach and well you know the other part...Best wishes and Best of weather...and be safe...

  • @meoneiII
    @meoneiII Před 3 lety

    beautiful duet!

  • @edsonsantoro1157
    @edsonsantoro1157 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome video!

  • @frankrice5364
    @frankrice5364 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing dear

  • @grimyjersey6499
    @grimyjersey6499 Před 5 lety

    I give you a lot of credit for doing what you are doing. It's awesome.

  • @brianblake7599
    @brianblake7599 Před 3 lety

    Keep up the good work and you will see more good things come your way. I love your videos I can't wait to get my own boat someday. Safe journeys

  • @cathytodd3996
    @cathytodd3996 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi Holly. Love your videos, attitude, prescence, music... you are an inspirational soul. I have just started cruising with my husband... at age 58. We started to sail 3 years ago and realised the time to live a different life was now! Left UK in March, currently in France, heading for the Med. Much love and fair winds xxx

  • @jamesblackburn934
    @jamesblackburn934 Před 5 lety

    Awesomeness! Love the song!!

  • @Trevor7727
    @Trevor7727 Před 5 lety

    Love your work...I am a Long Haul trucker and enjoy watching your adventures each week....
    Even though I see the land-scape...i am envious of your Sea-scape....The ocean is such a magic place..
    Be safe...

  • @sallyb3
    @sallyb3 Před 4 lety

    Holly,
    Great to see your childhood that I remember reading years ago.
    Cheers

  • @jackcreley5438
    @jackcreley5438 Před 5 lety

    I binge watched your vids a couple weeks ago. Even all the work in Maine. You are the real deal. All on your own with little money you created a world for yourself. Very cool.... I'll be there with you now on all your adventures. 💟👍

  • @patrickgonzales2093
    @patrickgonzales2093 Před 5 lety +1

    You are such an awesome lady Holly! ⛵⛵⛵

  • @lalalaloca10
    @lalalaloca10 Před 5 lety

    I'm such a FAN... Another Amazing fun video. 😃

  • @chanceastle9243
    @chanceastle9243 Před 5 lety +2

    Great video thinking on the fly as well great job

  • @Bullshit1011
    @Bullshit1011 Před 5 lety

    Thanks windhippy your the best 👍

  • @joebuck49
    @joebuck49 Před 5 lety

    great singing, you are my new favorite sailing channel.

  • @MrLeventepeter1
    @MrLeventepeter1 Před 5 lety

    Stumbled on your channel and I really like it... have fun and stay safe!

  • @davidwarner6755
    @davidwarner6755 Před 5 lety

    Glad the sounder was an easy fix. I like the dinghy sailing...cool!

  • @austingode
    @austingode Před 5 lety

    I grew up in Antigua and we used to go to 5 islands 🌴 a lot ..... Falmouth is where I learnt to sail cheers big up to you !