E38: Transiting the Panama Canal on a 27 foot Sailboat

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  • čas přidán 3. 05. 2020
  • Current coordinates: 8.459418, -78.999616
    I am currently cruising around Panama and waiting to see if the South Pacific opens up so I can go through this season.
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    I am a 28-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27-foot-long 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. Follow my bi-weekly blog on : windhippie.com
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Komentáře • 356

  • @svamour4574
    @svamour4574 Před 3 lety +14

    I will sail around the horn before paying Panama 2k. You do such a great job, I wish you well.

    • @amaturearcadia
      @amaturearcadia Před 3 lety +1

      There was a date she missed when rate doubled she could have gotten away with 1000

  • @SailingSeatramp
    @SailingSeatramp Před 4 lety +10

    Finally I got reception to watch it! Thanks for having me with you on this epic canal crossing! Miss u 😘

  • @_PJW_
    @_PJW_ Před rokem +1

    Amazing what friends and ingenuity can accomplish! 🤩😲

  • @3gtx
    @3gtx Před 4 lety +16

    Brovo girl! What a great adventure. The little boat that could. Hope this message finds you well and can"t wait to hear your adventure in the Pacific continue when the world stops holding in place. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures.

  • @pdutube
    @pdutube Před 4 lety +16

    I've seen several CZcamsrs do this now but I laughed at your awesome tire scavenging skills. Well done, how symbolic there was a gecko in your tire!

  • @MarkWYoung-ky4uc
    @MarkWYoung-ky4uc Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. Great friends! 😊👍

  • @AWBepi
    @AWBepi Před 3 lety +2

    Reusing the tires endeared you to me... The hand crank engine made me fall in love.

  • @robertanderson571
    @robertanderson571 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi great video I am currently planning my sailing the world very soon

  • @elviejo1998
    @elviejo1998 Před 3 lety +3

    My wife is from Panama and I have lived there off and on for about 10 years. We are currently in the states due to Covid restrictions in Panama but this brought back memories of the great life in Panama. Fished a lot in the canal and Lake Gatun, returning to Panama in a few months.

  • @kevinwilkinson1510
    @kevinwilkinson1510 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great video, thanks. And thanks to Tish.

  • @bowdezaufa2609
    @bowdezaufa2609 Před rokem

    You killed the crossing. Hats off to you.

  • @janmaaso
    @janmaaso Před 4 lety +13

    What an adventure! You will NEVER forget this for as long as you live.

    • @donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239
      @donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 Před 3 lety

      Jan H. Maaso she died. So she didn't remember this for very long.

    • @bepowerification
      @bepowerification Před rokem

      @@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 for a dead person she looks pretty good in the video she posted 13 days ago. idiot.

  • @SixthEstateAZ
    @SixthEstateAZ Před 4 lety +12

    I’m so happy as an old hippie to see your happily peaceful transit of the canal. 💪🏼🤙🏼

  • @zenzen9131
    @zenzen9131 Před 4 lety +2

    Calm seas and fair winds Holly :)

  • @VedranKasic
    @VedranKasic Před 4 lety +8

    For such an old engine, it performed great, trotling at full speed trough canal was awesome 💪

  • @markandrade7547
    @markandrade7547 Před 3 lety +1

    I love car tire fenders. I saved all my tires from my van for my fenders.

  • @johnnya9001
    @johnnya9001 Před 4 lety +2

    Spectacular. And very informative.

  • @therealpomme
    @therealpomme Před 4 lety +3

    Be Free! Glad u had THE best Norwegian ever around (again) Cheers Thomas! 👍👍⛵

  • @colinboniface194
    @colinboniface194 Před 4 lety +2

    you're not cheap, you are very resourceful... Panama... Mate, that's a milestone... Well done you...

  • @roncanizares9966
    @roncanizares9966 Před 4 lety +2

    You are not cheap. You are frugal. There is a big difference!

  • @timsmith6700
    @timsmith6700 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome. Watched the whole thing. Well done...

  • @roryvonbrutt7302
    @roryvonbrutt7302 Před 4 lety +2

    Gosh Holly glad you had all that help

  • @grahamrichardson9613
    @grahamrichardson9613 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Holly, Your a legend. Love your spirit. Go Girl

  • @laroccafishing4771
    @laroccafishing4771 Před 3 lety +4

    this was awesome to see. I went thru in the eighties on "small boat day". everyone thought it must be so cool. haha it was a night mare and we were on ninety five foot boat. also went thru at night time so wasn't much to see. pilots wanted coke cola and cheese burgers all night long.

  • @cristinavesbach9612
    @cristinavesbach9612 Před 3 lety +1

    well done!

  • @imagrasshopper9510
    @imagrasshopper9510 Před 3 lety +3

    Great story telling Wind Hippie. You're awesome!!!

  • @bayanicustodio3998
    @bayanicustodio3998 Před 4 lety +2

    Interesting to see the Sea Tramp crew. 👍🙂

  • @NeilRex-marrillier
    @NeilRex-marrillier Před měsícem

    Found this by chance and absolutely enjoying it , have a lot of catching up to do , keep up the good and interesting episodes

  • @rifke
    @rifke Před 4 lety +2

    You are my new hero.

  • @sharonlabrecque6084
    @sharonlabrecque6084 Před 4 lety +1

    Please be safe on your journey.

  • @Chainsaw_18.
    @Chainsaw_18. Před 3 lety +1

    This was a Great video 👍Years ago I was Station near U.S. Army base Fort Clayton, Panama close to the canal. Seen boats enter the canal, but never see one go all the way through . Thanks for Posting this video 👍🍷🍾

  • @YakMiani
    @YakMiani Před 3 lety +1

    Holly, you're just the best!

  • @cristianelvis
    @cristianelvis Před 4 lety +2

    You is the best. Congrats from Brazil!

  • @rimasmeleshyus9486
    @rimasmeleshyus9486 Před rokem +1

    Great episode, thanks

  • @samdemello6103
    @samdemello6103 Před 4 lety +3

    Awesome passage through the Panama Canal, and Werth every penny of it !!!
    An experience of a lifetime !!!
    Well done Captain Holly !!!!
    ARRRR !!!

  • @omegaseamaster1550
    @omegaseamaster1550 Před 4 lety +2

    Great times ahead Holly
    Stay healthy and keep up the great work

  • @edwardsbarbara25
    @edwardsbarbara25 Před 4 lety +1

    Do you ever, ever doubt your ability to do what you set your mind to? Never lose that ability

  • @benjaminhamilton7122
    @benjaminhamilton7122 Před 3 lety +1

    Best and most informative regarding some details about recent transfers not on cruise ship!

  • @mapper59
    @mapper59 Před 4 lety +1

    So cool, Holly.

  • @sigvardc
    @sigvardc Před 4 lety +5

    God Bless you little Holly Wishing you all the best !!

  • @tossed_about
    @tossed_about Před 4 lety +1

    Wow !! What an incredibly resourceful young woman you are. Fearlessly negotiating foreign red tape is a skill even many old salts still tremble thinking about. Your cheerful bravery and determination is inspiring.

  • @stevev707
    @stevev707 Před 3 lety +1

    I am glad to see you living your dream before you settled down with a family.

  • @davie261
    @davie261 Před 4 lety +1

    I watch a few sailing channels and came across yours. I have subbed and am now going back to watch more. Your attitude, honesty and ability to sail alone for days at a time in a small vessel amazes me. Of course your sense of humor is the glue that keeps it all afloat in my opinion. These are hard times we are in and watching your vids gives a welcome escape.

  • @chriscoralAloha
    @chriscoralAloha Před 4 lety +1

    You got lucky with your crew and especially your advisor. The tire stash at the beginning was a good omen of your following luck. If only all canal crossings where so easy . Not allare so lucky. Keep hold of this vibe as it will serve you well in the not always peaceful Pacific. Good luck and great vlog.

  • @HenryHeymusic
    @HenryHeymusic Před 4 lety +1

    This was really great. I know that you are stuck and waiting around until things open up, but for those of us stuck at home - this is such a breath of fresh air!

  • @SalingSamantas
    @SalingSamantas Před 2 lety +1

    I love the detail about the process of getting through the canal. Good info if I plan on going this way.

  • @JonBuhagiar
    @JonBuhagiar Před rokem

    Holly, you are an unbelievable person!

  • @markayers5397
    @markayers5397 Před 4 lety +2

    Amazing job Holly!

  • @Jimbojenkins
    @Jimbojenkins Před 2 lety

    Brava Lady! You are fantastic! I'm blown away.

  • @edwardsbarbara25
    @edwardsbarbara25 Před 3 lety +1

    Such an uplifting experience

  • @RusstafaB
    @RusstafaB Před 4 lety +2

    Fantastic YT Channel, none of the show off stuff from other channels
    Really pleased found your channel

  • @terryknutson3202
    @terryknutson3202 Před 3 lety

    You were fortunate to have so much "Good" help girl. Good job.

  • @kellybuentiempo6924
    @kellybuentiempo6924 Před 11 měsíci

    Your the best! Keep going squid!

  • @mariemorrissey9378
    @mariemorrissey9378 Před 3 lety +1

    Very informative! 👍👍⛵⚓⛵

  • @JohnKinsella123
    @JohnKinsella123 Před 4 lety +2

    Well done! Very nicely managed and very gracious too!

  • @cptcas1405
    @cptcas1405 Před 4 lety +1

    You are such a brave adventures young lady Holly setting a good example. Keep it up and fair winds.

  • @BelenfromLB
    @BelenfromLB Před 4 lety +1

    Fascinating! Thanks for sharing such a cool experience.

  • @danielpierce4541
    @danielpierce4541 Před 4 lety +1

    So inspiring. Thanks for taking us with you on your transit. Be well.

  • @simonpritchard6074
    @simonpritchard6074 Před 9 měsíci

    Brilliant..What an inspirational woman you are.

  • @danmccollister4840
    @danmccollister4840 Před 4 lety +3

    I spent many months on the pacific, the flying fish are amazing! Whales are very cool.

  • @nr6508
    @nr6508 Před 4 lety +2

    Great job, Holly!

  • @IanMcVitty
    @IanMcVitty Před 4 lety +1

    That was SO interesting. Thank you for sharing!

  • @ProspectingMonkey
    @ProspectingMonkey Před 3 lety

    I never seen this process before so thank you so much for showing the whole process!

  • @skulijakobsson5116
    @skulijakobsson5116 Před 4 lety +1

    Luck follows the Good!
    Well done!

  • @adrianvrouwenvelder6919
    @adrianvrouwenvelder6919 Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastic! Thanks for the video!

  • @keithwalker8990
    @keithwalker8990 Před 4 lety +2

    Great stuff Holly. Good luck.

  • @kranzonguam
    @kranzonguam Před 4 lety +1

    Welcome to the Pacific!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
    Take good care!

  • @gregbeasley2657
    @gregbeasley2657 Před 3 lety

    I'm way behind but I love living vicariously through your adventures!

  • @SailingTaranto
    @SailingTaranto Před 4 lety +1

    Wow! Cheers Holly, what a cool experience, nothing but joy do I feel.

  • @ellenorbovay5226
    @ellenorbovay5226 Před 4 lety +1

    Congratulations for going through the canal!

  • @tilongatao
    @tilongatao Před 4 lety +1

    Feeling like I could do anything now - and that it will be fun. Keep safe and entertained in the Pearl Islands - thanks a lot for sharing the Panama Experience!

  • @stingray427man
    @stingray427man Před 4 lety +1

    What an adventure, thx for sharing. 👍

  • @contentforcoaches
    @contentforcoaches Před 4 lety +1

    Yay Holly and Team Holly! Hope all are well!

  • @Gilespargiter
    @Gilespargiter Před 4 lety +1

    Thankyou for the video Holly, it was very entertaining and informative. There is a way round most things if one tries. I hope you have many happy adventures in the Pacific.

  • @fijimarns
    @fijimarns Před rokem

    Grateful for your friends for their assistance 🌹🌹

  • @TheWaterbouy88
    @TheWaterbouy88 Před 3 lety

    Awesome job sharing and explaining how you did Canal passage. Very encouraging to all in the future.

  • @MagicOcean
    @MagicOcean Před 4 lety +1

    I love your videos, Holly! Great work hustling up those tires and lines to get through the canal. I hope you get to cross the Pacific soon too. Keep us all posted, we are rooting for you.

  • @wadeshore
    @wadeshore Před 2 lety

    Wow, what an adventure!!! Thank you

  • @Peteamareet
    @Peteamareet Před 4 lety +1

    Way to go Holly ! Thanks for a fun video, my doubts are quelled !

  • @km33adv
    @km33adv Před 4 lety +1

    Great video on the crossing through the canal. Happy sailing on your way around the world. ❤️🤙

  • @paulvaneck5688
    @paulvaneck5688 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Holly ,thanks for that video , i think it was one of your coolest , it's so nice to see it from that perspective.

  • @Mr7valentine7
    @Mr7valentine7 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing your experince of transitting the Canal! Great, informative vid! Fair winds and light waves, Holly!

  • @rosslevitates
    @rosslevitates Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks Holly that was a great video. Well done on being such a good sailor too!!

  • @ericson26savannah86
    @ericson26savannah86 Před 4 lety +3

    Holy that was fantastic, it gives me hope for making it through the canal on my small boat. Good luck safe travels as soon as the lockdown eases up.

  • @ericbergdahl6971
    @ericbergdahl6971 Před rokem

    You are doing a great job. Thank you for sharing this with us and the cost of the travel through the canal. Be safe and good sailing.

  • @ottoskorzeny4
    @ottoskorzeny4 Před 4 lety +1

    Good evening. A very significant transition from ocean to ocean. Cool.

  • @bocaboy69
    @bocaboy69 Před 4 lety +1

    You are living life, very brave. Stay safe and keep enjoying your travels. Love watching your videos.

  • @fjtalleyauthor2242
    @fjtalleyauthor2242 Před 3 lety +1

    Yep. Definitely worth watching the whole video: very informative. I've never seen a boat or ship go through the canal before. This was cool to see.

  • @grantmcraven
    @grantmcraven Před 4 lety

    Wonderfully informative video. Really helpful to see an example of someone avoiding the hireage of tyre fenders and docklines and also transiting the canal without an agent. Thanks

  • @ralphjansen9205
    @ralphjansen9205 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video. Where there is a will there is a way. Well done.

  • @peterabild1123
    @peterabild1123 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video. Well done.

  • @Sharpiesailor31
    @Sharpiesailor31 Před 4 lety +2

    Well done Holly! You have an indomitable spirit! Wish you the best in your voyaging. Cheers

  • @SailingMalie
    @SailingMalie Před 4 lety +1

    Great video Holly. Ive watched a few others go through the canal on larger boats, but it was great to see your perspective from a smaller boat and keeping to a lower budget.

  • @antoniolomedico5990
    @antoniolomedico5990 Před 4 lety +1

    wow ..learned lots. Panama will become my home base this winter, also been there many times ,that I can feel the breeze and the humidity .Great video, maybe the best about cruising the canal of Panama !!!

  • @geekdomo
    @geekdomo Před 4 lety +1

    Congrats!

  • @dougsrepair1060
    @dougsrepair1060 Před rokem

    That looks like a great experience. Good video.

  • @redeye4192
    @redeye4192 Před 4 lety +1

    I enjoyed the video. A lot of good information. Thank you so much. Be safe out there. Peace

  • @frankmurphy7269
    @frankmurphy7269 Před 3 lety

    Really nice video!!!! A great adventure, Good luck and stay safe!!!!

  • @myfunart
    @myfunart Před 3 lety +2

    I just found your videos a couple weeks or so ago and have I've watched all of them up to this point and loving the adventure you're on. Anyway, I wanted to let you know I went through the Panama Canal in 1966 aboard the Navy ship on was stationed on. We went from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans and went through the same locks you did. Your voyage is a heck of a lot more of an adventure then mine was, lol. You are the real deal. Best of luck on the rest of you adventure and I'll be watching (from the safety of my chair here at home, lol)

  • @keithpither2541
    @keithpither2541 Před 4 lety +1

    Fantastic,well done.