Abandoning Gecko for an Oyster 62' Papua New Guinea to Indonesia WHSE143

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  • Having just arrived in Australia, I leave Gecko to join a 62' Oyster on a passage from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia.
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    For more regular photo updates and boating life, check out my instagram page: @boatlizard I am a solo sailor working on 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 Thanks for watching and subscribing!

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  • @horacegardner3516
    @horacegardner3516 20 днів тому +33

    No one deserves a relaxing, smooth passage with amenities more than you. Enjoy!

  • @nearlynormal
    @nearlynormal 20 днів тому +56

    AEC (algorithm enhancing comment) I hope it helps bring clicks to your channel. Interesting content from a real sailor. Congrats on your passage. Built my 34' cold molded Kauri boat in NZ back in the early 80's spent 9 years sailing 'round the Pacific before selling it in San Diego. Retired now ,so my sailing is done vicariously through channels like yours. Cheers

  • @caroline4572
    @caroline4572 20 днів тому +31

    I think a chilled passage in luxury is just what you deserve :)

  • @scottbaker9066
    @scottbaker9066 11 днів тому +1

    This boat is like WOW! But you have more adventure with the Gecko. Your self-reliance and confidence is just so inspiring.

  • @marinstulic1153
    @marinstulic1153 20 днів тому +17

    Beautiful voice, brave young girl.Fair Winds and Following Seas...⛵🏝️

  • @Sp3ktral22
    @Sp3ktral22 5 днів тому

    Wow wow wow wow wow! The best sailing sunset ever! 19:54

  • @sailingnstuff
    @sailingnstuff 20 днів тому +12

    That's crazy having to motor 1100 miles! That is truly a beautiful, well appointed boat but I appreciate the realness of your boat and lifestyle. It's one most of us can relate to a lot more.

  • @ghosthound818
    @ghosthound818 19 днів тому +4

    The only sailing channel I enjoy watching anymore!
    Thanks Holly for always putting out quality content that is relatable to the commoner haha! You know how to put together an engaging story and keep me watching all the way to the end.
    Fair winds as you continue your travels, I'm eager to see your future unfold here and wish you all the best in your endeavors!

  • @carmancloud
    @carmancloud 20 днів тому +6

    100 percent agree, Holly! Fly, sail, drive, hike or bike - they all have advantages and disadvantages but what they all share is that you get to travel!

  • @kimberlyseastar
    @kimberlyseastar 17 днів тому +1

    It was lovely seeing you able to relax and enjoy some luxury. I truly aspire to be as minimal and solid as you are on the Geck.

  • @cliffordbecker3275
    @cliffordbecker3275 19 днів тому +4

    your demeanor and general well being seems so recharged by your time being craded in the lap of luxury. Good on you and thank you gents for taking car of this fine young sailor on her journey. i can't wait to share your travels with my 16 years ld daughter who I start teaching to sail this summer. thanks again

  • @dutchglobetrotter4513
    @dutchglobetrotter4513 20 днів тому +8

    What an amazing yacht, to bad you didn't get to sail her due to light/no wind.
    I crewed on an Oyster 56 and that boat needed 15 knots of wind to sail with standard sails.
    Great episode Holly.

  • @jeffhudson4817
    @jeffhudson4817 20 днів тому +6

    Looked like fun. Seeing all the trash brings tears to my eyes. People need to be better. Safe travels sister….

    • @truestory923
      @truestory923 20 днів тому +4

      People" need to be better? What does that mean? Third world countries often don't have resources like privileged Americans... The USA that has bullied militarily and financially for decades... Those people coming from their infrastructure do not understand that the REST of the world doesn't HAVE access to luxuries... Like Garbage pick up, or choices in buying food goods, or recycling trucks, or or or...
      As a Canadian, I even can't afford half the stuff that my American counterparts can buy because their dollar fiat currency is stronger due to world domination.
      I really really wish that people would see that it's not the people of countries that are behaving badly, they are just loving hand to mouth most of the time. It's the countries that control their countries... Namely big Pharma, big food, and the industrial war machine... Among others

    • @medogandcatadventure
      @medogandcatadventure 20 днів тому +2

      @@truestory923. So true

  • @johnbeck2797
    @johnbeck2797 20 днів тому +5

    The seasonal launch of my ketch "Down Home" is just days away. During the off season for my sailing you provide such interesting dialogue and bring us your adventures in a way that makes us pals and parricipants. Keep sharing and we'll be watching with anticipation for your next episode.

  • @mmccartney6579
    @mmccartney6579 20 днів тому +15

    Yay...creeping up on 100k subscribers! You go, Captain! Cheers! 😄

  • @utrips4free
    @utrips4free 20 днів тому +10

    This one was relaxing for me. Thanks for the great scenes.

  • @ElizabethMargerle
    @ElizabethMargerle 20 днів тому +9

    Thank you for your amazing realness and allowing me to live vicariously through your journey. ✌️

  • @knutarneaakra6013
    @knutarneaakra6013 20 днів тому +3

    Oh sorry to say I am in love, distant love I guess😊 What a great natural girl. Wish you all the best and fair winds😊

    • @truestory923
      @truestory923 20 днів тому

      We're all in love... End of the line 💁‍♀️😉

  • @brucewalker5890
    @brucewalker5890 20 днів тому +1

    Well done Holly! Sailing in the 80s, HF, VHF only sextant, nav tables, almanac, paper charts, So different these days. Welcome to Australia.

  • @jefffinlay3477
    @jefffinlay3477 20 днів тому +4

    Thanks for sharing Holly!Congratulations on 100k!U deserve 1 million!Glad people are finally getting on board!Still against dishwashers on a boat!lol

    • @piecesofbrokentime4803
      @piecesofbrokentime4803 20 днів тому

      Lol, 😂 she's not quite there yet. But, she's more than earned them.though.

  • @chhindz
    @chhindz 20 днів тому +4

    I would need to do a lot of organizing before my boat could stand a total search, I just spent 3 days to find some Lewmar stripper rings on the boat.

  • @DarwinianUniversal
    @DarwinianUniversal 18 днів тому +1

    Give me one of your Gek storm ocean crossing videos anyday. But great to see you enjoying the luxury

  • @oreilly1237878
    @oreilly1237878 20 днів тому +6

    So glad you arrived safely.

  • @quolls2
    @quolls2 20 днів тому +6

    Morning 😀 welome to Australia 🇦🇺

    • @egoodyear
      @egoodyear 20 днів тому +2

      Yes. Welcome! I'm sorry it cost so much for customs.

  • @bryansmith1920
    @bryansmith1920 20 днів тому +3

    Holly lovely to hear your safe, it really has put a smile on my face, for this month of May

  • @gss7271
    @gss7271 20 днів тому +3

    Wow Holly, i envy the richness of your life. I'm glad you can share your part of the world.
    Greg 🇨🇦

  • @billb3444
    @billb3444 20 днів тому +1

    Hardly recognized the scrubbed up version of Holly. Funny the boat was built in my home town of Ipswich UK. Have fun

  • @michaelg7076
    @michaelg7076 18 днів тому +1

    Love you, Holly.

  • @painfree.yourself
    @painfree.yourself 20 днів тому +1

    Always a pleasure watching your videos. ❤

  • @Pushyhog
    @Pushyhog 18 днів тому

    i know the inspectors loved hangin with you.

  • @patreilly4293
    @patreilly4293 17 днів тому

    The quality of your videos is getting better and better. I really enjoyed this one!

  • @allenhaney9439
    @allenhaney9439 12 днів тому

    Great content young lady. Your attitude is refreshing.

  • @bravofighter
    @bravofighter 20 днів тому +2

    I’m a Patron, but I’m commenting for engagement!!! 🎉

  • @fredread9216
    @fredread9216 20 днів тому +4

    Nice boat. Yes, when we were passing the Rio Magdalena, 40 mi off the coast of Barranquilla, Colombia we saw much like this and worse. But we had 3 meter seas too. Enjoy your “luxury cruise”.

  • @darrellpugh6186
    @darrellpugh6186 20 днів тому +2

    I also have a wind direction and speed indicator that i take with me always. 😎

  • @karlschmitt6231
    @karlschmitt6231 17 днів тому

    I’ve been watching for a couple years now and still really enjoy your channel!Peace !!

  • @williesful
    @williesful 14 днів тому

    Gee what a holiday sail after what you just sailed. Very nice boat to be in particular the dish washer and washing machine seemed to tickle your fancy lol cheers for the content was very relaxing 😊

  • @dansplett8303
    @dansplett8303 20 днів тому +2

    Great for you to have a break from sailing your vessel

  • @GoneSailingCA
    @GoneSailingCA 20 днів тому +3

    nice sail Holly - thanks

  • @accobra7515
    @accobra7515 15 днів тому

    So enjoy your new videos. Thanks 🍻

  • @coolblue5929
    @coolblue5929 17 днів тому

    Thank you for the beautiful chill content.
    The universe is glad you came.

  • @propertymanagement7011
    @propertymanagement7011 20 днів тому +1

    Thanks Tish!

  • @dentaltok
    @dentaltok 20 днів тому +2

    Now that’s more my style ..1st class boat 👍😁.. cheers to all 🇨🇦🙋🏼‍♂️🙋‍♀️

  • @lonewaer
    @lonewaer 20 днів тому +3

    $50 per 15mins is prohibitively expensive, damn… well thanks for the info.

  • @eba44
    @eba44 9 днів тому

    This past winter, I ended up becoming addicted to good sailing vids and just now found your channel! (new sub- yay!). I'm a semi-retired chef, so working seasonally is a fab thing. It was fun to learn that your fam's in Maine-- where I moved 5 years ago after a lifetime of vacations down in the Sebego area. Now I'm on an island living in this crazy old artist's camp. Sometimes during wind storms (and we've had our share recently) if I'm in the loft, I feel a bit like I'm on a ship... My windy winter hallucinations aside, I just wanted to thank you for such good content! Obv. the apple didn't fall far lol. I look forward to starting at the beginning (or some rando spot) and seeing more of your earlier adventures.
    Fair winds-- and Cheers from Maine! (abbey)

  • @SailorRayAUS
    @SailorRayAUS 17 днів тому

    Wow what a great trip Thanks for sharing

  • @johndorrington3461
    @johndorrington3461 20 днів тому

    What a change of pace. There is nothing better than passage making with some friends and a chief!

  • @paulhunter8486
    @paulhunter8486 18 днів тому

    So glad you had a chill passage after what seemed to be a series of challenging passages.

  • @rimasmeleshyus9486
    @rimasmeleshyus9486 20 днів тому +3

    Congratulations. I m enjoying watching your all the channels, fear winds, and following seas 🌊 ⛵️ Greetings from beautiful City Punta Arenas Antarctica Patagonia where strong winds are blowing from Antarctica

    • @WindHippieSailing
      @WindHippieSailing  20 днів тому +1

      Thanks! I used to work on the american research boats that operate out of there

  • @sammayo9970
    @sammayo9970 19 днів тому

    Congrats to all for making everything stay hip...hi hi

  • @Davidhamnett
    @Davidhamnett 10 днів тому

    New subscriber here! My friend pointed me your way, I’m sold! You are a great person indeed, from Clevedon, United Kingdom

  • @joelabriola2493
    @joelabriola2493 20 днів тому +3

    Nice to see you enjoying some friends company. 🎉

  • @damienlery7550
    @damienlery7550 18 днів тому

    very. Ice oyster boat from Ipswich town thanks for the video

  • @helenw7054
    @helenw7054 18 днів тому

    Thanks, always inspiring, everyone should buy her a coffee ❤

  • @woundedwhale786
    @woundedwhale786 20 днів тому

    Love the way you say 'Indonesia'.
    Those logs in heavy seas. Imagine they crash land on your vessel!
    Loving your adventures. Keep them coming. Fair winds and following seas 😊

  • @ASDPOWER
    @ASDPOWER 20 днів тому +2

    Loving your chilled vids!!

  • @suzannechance5876
    @suzannechance5876 20 днів тому +2

    You earned your rest, last passage was hellacious,eh? Also ...you deserve the 100K!

  • @contentforcoaches
    @contentforcoaches 20 днів тому +2

    Wow, wow, wow!!! Beautiful!!

  • @ASDPOWER
    @ASDPOWER 20 днів тому +3

    Greetings from Perth!!

  • @scottelliott6900
    @scottelliott6900 18 днів тому

    Love you videos! We are not free and it's not ok how Govts treat and tax people. Love your videos.

  • @chrisstratton987
    @chrisstratton987 20 днів тому +1

    Holly, I loved this upload!!!

  • @holodeckdragon8876
    @holodeckdragon8876 8 днів тому

    what a treat for both u and us! happy trails!

  • @MrJuvefrank
    @MrJuvefrank 19 днів тому

    Hi, Holly, I'm glad you're still making videos.

  • @paulsteventon8315
    @paulsteventon8315 18 днів тому

    That was a great episode Holly and nice to see you enjoying some well deserved luxury. Love the videos. xxx

  • @UUBrahman
    @UUBrahman 20 днів тому +1

    Bravo Wind Hippie!

  • @katesmiles4208
    @katesmiles4208 20 днів тому +3

    Welcome to Queensland ❤❤❤

  • @echoravenrider932
    @echoravenrider932 20 днів тому +2

    Glad you got a nice rest!! ❤

  • @richmorpurgo5554
    @richmorpurgo5554 16 днів тому

    As always, thanks Holly. Now I can go work on my refit with motivation.

  • @mattdoherty753
    @mattdoherty753 19 днів тому

    I really thought this video was good. A good insight to the cruising life with the day to day shit that has to happen. Enjoy your time with the oyster!

  • @shellyek6237
    @shellyek6237 20 днів тому +1

    This was a great vlog. Thanks for sharing your travels with all of us.

  • @moussabouhare6432
    @moussabouhare6432 5 днів тому

    You are really very strong 💪🏻

  • @marcellacruser951
    @marcellacruser951 20 днів тому +2

    Glad you had the restful month. Looking forward to seeing what you got up to.

  • @DLBard-bv2nd
    @DLBard-bv2nd 20 днів тому +1

    Great time with friends. 🤗💖

  • @Shibalvr
    @Shibalvr 20 днів тому

    Great Episode! Enjoy. 😊😊😊😊

  • @johnfraser6013
    @johnfraser6013 20 днів тому +1

    Great times ~ thanks for sharing. 👍👍

  • @lorettaleger2825
    @lorettaleger2825 19 днів тому

    That was amazing. Thank you

  • @olivierorban787
    @olivierorban787 7 днів тому

    Hello
    Cool boat!
    Same as Jacqueline from sailing loveworkx

  • @garywilliams72
    @garywilliams72 19 днів тому

    Sailed through Kavieng in 1969 enroute from Rabaul to Kapingamarangi ... on to Nukuoro ... and on. Totally enjoy each and every one of your videos!! Wonderfully done.

  • @piecesofbrokentime4803
    @piecesofbrokentime4803 20 днів тому

    ❤ This was beautiful!

  • @MrBJPhotography
    @MrBJPhotography 20 днів тому

    Amazing journey thanks for sharing..

  • @Ellerysdad
    @Ellerysdad 20 днів тому

    Nice trip thanks for taking us along with you and the friends

  • @looyosummers5796
    @looyosummers5796 20 днів тому

    So happy you got such a chill sail, it looked beautiful.🧡

  • @chromeplatedcowboy1303
    @chromeplatedcowboy1303 20 днів тому +1

    Love your content!

  • @MaMa-st2eg
    @MaMa-st2eg 20 днів тому +1

    You are one adventurous and cool person.....Love your videos....Real.....

  • @csjmoore
    @csjmoore 20 днів тому +1

    I really enjoyed this passage but all of them are great. 100K is awesome, Cheers.

  • @DBowen-os2cv
    @DBowen-os2cv 20 днів тому

    Another AEC… LOVED IT. Great to see you have a relaxing cruise.

  • @williamstreet4304
    @williamstreet4304 19 днів тому +1

    It must be greatly different to be on a boat that is 5 to 6 times bigger than Gecko. Indonesia is such an interesting country. It has the largest Muslim population in the world. Yet, they live peaceably with Christians, Jews, Catholics, and other religions. It is such a diverse and calm place. Enjoy your time there.

  • @IndigoLotusSanctuary-zn2dd
    @IndigoLotusSanctuary-zn2dd 10 днів тому

    Live your sock book mark!

  • @joesoutdoorplaces
    @joesoutdoorplaces 17 днів тому

    I am a new subscriber and have always dreamed of sailing. Living on a sailboat. Great channel. Love your content.

  • @carolhumphreys2829
    @carolhumphreys2829 20 днів тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @IanMcNeillclimb8
    @IanMcNeillclimb8 20 днів тому +1

    Inspired sailing (powered) lovely scenes and takes ❤

  • @bexallen4875
    @bexallen4875 20 днів тому

    That looks like an amazing passage!

  • @varieze117pj7
    @varieze117pj7 20 днів тому

    Good vid. Thank you.

  • @Tedroy
    @Tedroy 19 днів тому

    13.00... Look at that glass! Truly spectacular.

    • @johnhaug1747
      @johnhaug1747 18 днів тому

      I worked the Florida keys in the Summer of 1974 off Marathon key.
      Many mornings the sea was flat as glass, and when the Gulf of Mexico was "in" one could see 100ft.
      Often we would lean over to check out the bottom and feel like we were going to fall 100ft down.
      Very weird feeling. ;)

  • @SamuelKTennis
    @SamuelKTennis 19 днів тому

    Nice sailing trip, Holly. Thanks.

  • @johnolsen394
    @johnolsen394 19 днів тому

    Really enjoy watching your travels. Super intriguing

  • @tawharanui5011
    @tawharanui5011 20 днів тому

    Love your channel. And you of course!

  • @johnnycrash3270
    @johnnycrash3270 19 днів тому

    I Bet Ya Your Favorite Song IS The Beatles (early 60's)
    "She does the hippy hippy shake"
    If not check it out 🤗
    YOU GO GIRL 👍❤ Happy Sailing Be Safe

  • @DebReed54
    @DebReed54 20 днів тому

    Nice vacation! Especially after your long solo passage.

  • @marie-pascaleleonetti1555
    @marie-pascaleleonetti1555 20 днів тому +4

    Bravissimo !!!!😀😀😀