Discovering Dugongs in Vanuatu WHSE128

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2023
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 232

  • @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC
    @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC 7 місяців тому +10

    You are such amazing story teller. I think it's a real skill to be able just to talk to camera with such a natural flow like you do. Thanks for sharing.

  • @brucewalker5890
    @brucewalker5890 7 місяців тому +26

    Dugongs and manatees are different but related. Both eat sea grass, both have good hearing and both are related to elephants. Dugongs have seven neck vertebrae whereas manatees have six. Manatees can be bigger growing to 13 feet and dugongs grow to 10 feet. Manatees live for around 40 years and dugongs live to around seventy years. Dugongs have a fluked tail like a whale. The manatee tail is not fluked. Manatees have good eyesight. Dugongs have poor eyesight. Three species of manatee: African, American or West Indian and Amazonian. Dugongs found around Australia and Pacific.

  • @TinCupChalice40
    @TinCupChalice40 7 місяців тому +43

    Sweetie, I’m 61 and wish my dreams were still alive as yours are. You should write a book as you travel. If that sounds too daunting, take the advice given to Jimmy Buffett as he started to write his book, Pirate Looks At 50. Norman wok told him to just write one page a day just one page a day, and Jimmy did that, and found it to be much easier on him, and the book came together, much faster than he thought. Think about all the times you wished you could have caught something on Camera but didn’t, the book gives you the chance to go back and share your experiences and thoughts with the reader in great detail. I hope you do something like that, it would be a great gift to our sailing community.

    • @icholash
      @icholash 7 місяців тому +1

      I have no idea what Olivia 's channel is called. I watched the end lots of times. Can't get it.

    • @saxophool
      @saxophool 7 місяців тому +2

      Pretty sure she's working on that already.😊

    • @Sandpiper439
      @Sandpiper439 7 місяців тому +4

      Greg your never too old. You're in your prime. Set sail.

    • @TinCupChalice40
      @TinCupChalice40 7 місяців тому +1

      Hope so @@saxophool

    • @brandonboand
      @brandonboand 7 місяців тому +2

      GREAT ADVICE ❤ I was just thinking home much i enjoyed hearing her tell her story and pondering am I to old to pull something like this off? Thank you for your wonderful content and awesome inspiration ❤❤❤

  • @AngusJohnson-ei1kk
    @AngusJohnson-ei1kk 7 місяців тому +4

    This was great Holly. I had to take a second look .
    Sam Holmes had a video with Olivia so it's good to see folks meet up on the seas .
    Angus.

  • @Regencyexpress1769
    @Regencyexpress1769 7 місяців тому +2

    Two the my favourite sailors , this is a treat !!!

  • @BrookePalmer
    @BrookePalmer 7 місяців тому +2

    So happy to see this collab with Olivia!! I've been following her instagram recently and her posts are fabulous. So inspired by both of your stories!

  • @brandonboand
    @brandonboand 7 місяців тому +1

    If only we had more Holly’s in the world ❤ you truly are Precious ❤

  • @sailingvagabonds
    @sailingvagabonds 7 місяців тому +1

    It’s good to see Olivia with you, she’s an amazing woman and I’m proud of her accomplishments

  • @jacobfirst2365
    @jacobfirst2365 7 місяців тому +2

    You are awesome! The pacific ocean and its Islands/atolls are also very awesome! ❤❤❤

  • @robertscranton8293
    @robertscranton8293 7 місяців тому +3

    Most excellent episode indeed...Dan seems like a nice young man and you seem excited to have him onboard. I think this is good for you.

  • @sthtemp2
    @sthtemp2 7 місяців тому +1

    Greetings from the Great State of Maine. First snow yesterday in The County. Time to put the boat up. Holly, with this episode, your videography, music, editing, and especially your narration have deepened. Perhaps due to where your mind, body, and soul are at. I heart your stuff. Soft breezes.

  • @fatherwilliam7256
    @fatherwilliam7256 7 місяців тому +1

    Amazing moment with the Dugongs! It's videos like this that inspired me to move onto my boat. Thank you for sharing!

  • @propertymanagement7011
    @propertymanagement7011 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Tish!!

  • @34ofaninchofbrain80
    @34ofaninchofbrain80 7 місяців тому +1

    You are very lucky to be who you are where you are doing what you do. Born free stay free for ever.

  • @denislamadeleine1181
    @denislamadeleine1181 7 місяців тому +5

    It looks like another great adventure for you Holly. Thanks for introducing Olivia, I love to watch these solo sailor or sailor-ess??? channels. It is so interesting to see the bravery and knowledge of a solo sailor I'm already waiting for your next video...have a great one and fair winds.

  • @joeglenn1480
    @joeglenn1480 7 місяців тому +3

    You are both amazing sailing women, keep the adventures coming, hope to start sailing soon myself.

  • @cornishhh
    @cornishhh 7 місяців тому +1

    Lovely video.
    I completely agree about the feeling of independence and empowerment you get from mending and making do.
    It's very green too.

  • @kimberlyseastar
    @kimberlyseastar 7 місяців тому +1

    This episode you have proven yourself to be a true Hippie ❤ ☮️ 🎉

  • @holodeckdragon8876
    @holodeckdragon8876 7 місяців тому

    Love it and your friend. Happy trails!!

  • @MarkWYoung-ky4uc
    @MarkWYoung-ky4uc 7 місяців тому

    Hi Captain Olivia! I love your friends Captain Holly. Y'all are truly a brother and sisterhood of sailing.

  • @deansutherland3570
    @deansutherland3570 7 місяців тому

    The video was so nice, I've watched it twice. I love what you get to do

  • @AnatolyKern
    @AnatolyKern 7 місяців тому +1

    It is so nice to see people buddy boating, sharing is caring.
    If you are looking for the best cruiser all-time wear watch to replace with - casio protrek prw3000 could be a very good option. barometer, radio clock sync, solar charge, compass and very reliable, just buy some spare straps as they need replacement regularly.

  • @kranzonguam
    @kranzonguam 7 місяців тому

    Dugong are amazing!
    Take good care and keep having fun!!
    Cheers from Guam! 🇬🇺

  • @rainfinger
    @rainfinger 7 місяців тому

    Great video, thanking you for introducing Olivia.

  • @miken7629
    @miken7629 7 місяців тому +4

    Talking wine, I got Antidiuretic Wine called "Pinot More".

  • @enzocattin5499
    @enzocattin5499 5 місяців тому

    One of yours best videos thanks for sharing

  • @alexandramorkin400
    @alexandramorkin400 7 місяців тому

    Great anchorages….thanks again!

  • @averagejoe845
    @averagejoe845 7 місяців тому +16

    Dugongs look much like Manatees.

    • @rocketscientist007
      @rocketscientist007 7 місяців тому +3

      Manatees and dugongs are related to each other and while they are very similar in appearance and behavior, there is one key difference - their tails.

  • @tas32engineering
    @tas32engineering 7 місяців тому

    Amazing footage of pacific & life on board. Early cyclone season.

  • @amelbeecher6097
    @amelbeecher6097 7 місяців тому

    Incredible!! Thankyou so much.

  • @sailingliberator3395
    @sailingliberator3395 7 місяців тому +1

    Very cool sister squirrel.. always an informative pleasure to watch your adventures of life

  • @JCGible
    @JCGible 7 місяців тому

    Great episode. 😊 Thank you ❤

  • @perbirgerthorenfeldt5568
    @perbirgerthorenfeldt5568 5 місяців тому

    It is a huge pleasure to see, hear and on UA-cam experience, how you and your solo sailing friends, live your lives in a fantastic way. And you are so fantastic at describing, what you experience out on the world's oceans, in a really good, captivating way.
    I wish you and your sailing friends, a really good 2024 with hopefully good winds on your way.

  • @FlyNineVictor
    @FlyNineVictor 7 місяців тому

    Hi Holly, I watch your videos occasionally. I have to say that you are getting much better at video production! Nice job.

  • @lorenzoblum868
    @lorenzoblum868 7 місяців тому

    Subscribed a couple years ago but not following your adventures as much as I should because each time I do it's a bowl of fresh air...

  • @henryguthery5311
    @henryguthery5311 7 місяців тому

    Love watching your videos ❤

  • @bobv8219
    @bobv8219 7 місяців тому

    Holly , you’re such a cool gal . Daddy un mum are so so amazed they’ve created such amazing humans as yourself. Keep amazing us. We love you beautiful gal.

  • @saxophool
    @saxophool 7 місяців тому +1

    Great episode, Holly! Wish I could give two thumbs up! 👍

  • @TheEriefan
    @TheEriefan 7 місяців тому

    Another outstanding video!!!

  • @therokenman2594
    @therokenman2594 6 місяців тому

    Holly, you are the best! Keep it up!

  • @sailorsamperson3345
    @sailorsamperson3345 7 місяців тому

    I have only seen a solitary dugong near Marsa Alam, Egypt and that was amazing. To see as many as you did looks truly special.

  • @sails3538
    @sails3538 7 місяців тому +1

    Yes... Building your parts.. That self sufficienty is awesome.
    Today its a SS traveler car for the new aft mast.
    Fair winds H.

  • @DougVarble
    @DougVarble 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the introduction, I will follow her🎉

  • @rimasmeleshyus9486
    @rimasmeleshyus9486 7 місяців тому +1

    Aloha from Hawaiian islands 🏝 ⛵️ another great video filming, Always enjoyable seeing you sailing ⛵️ so many beautiful islands in the South Pacific.Fear winds and following seas 🌊

  • @iansenior9759
    @iansenior9759 7 місяців тому +1

    Its nice to meet up with friends and sail with a companion. I think your very brave crossing oceans on your own. Id find it too expensive to fly out to places joining a boat to crew. Thanks to you, Jibsea and Le Vagabond I can cruise the worlds oceans from the security of my sofa and see you on widescreen TV.

  • @patrickjames1080
    @patrickjames1080 7 місяців тому

    Brilllllliant Hippy - thanks for sharing ⛵️ 👍

  • @skaraborgcraft
    @skaraborgcraft 7 місяців тому

    Dugongs are trippy......what a dive.

  • @SamuelKTennis
    @SamuelKTennis 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Holly and I will check out your friend's channel.

  • @richardoates5435
    @richardoates5435 7 місяців тому

    First i remember seeing you in oriental nc years ago. Second i remember watching olivia sailing wiith sam holmes years ago as well. Small fun world. Safe travels.

  • @tome584
    @tome584 7 місяців тому

    Love your video very nicely done . The underwater shots were beautiful. Keep praying for peace on Earth. 🌎P.O.E.🌎

  • @darlingsailor5381
    @darlingsailor5381 7 місяців тому

    Yeah! Women power! Thanks for introducing Olivia.

  • @Roskellan
    @Roskellan 7 місяців тому +1

    Pretty cool. Interesting times.

  • @Peterl850
    @Peterl850 7 місяців тому

    You're awesome. Much Respect

  • @williesful
    @williesful 7 місяців тому

    Wow, so good. Thank you

  • @sailingwiththejamess
    @sailingwiththejamess 7 місяців тому

    Gorgeous undeewater footage ❤

  • @JeroenSWart
    @JeroenSWart 7 місяців тому

    Magical to float there with the beings!

  • @fredread9216
    @fredread9216 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for another great video. The Dugongs are much like Manatees. I have dove with them but not in the incredible setting that you had, above and below the water.

  • @kimfoots1288
    @kimfoots1288 7 місяців тому +1

    We called that all hands on deck sailing ⛵️ waving hand from Maryland🖐

  • @mikefrench3800
    @mikefrench3800 7 місяців тому

    I am really liking the windy nippies

  • @lorenavanessasanchezurquiz8398
    @lorenavanessasanchezurquiz8398 3 місяці тому

    Me encanta la vida en el mar

  • @hatemalkaikh149
    @hatemalkaikh149 7 місяців тому

    have fun

  • @ministry_of_love
    @ministry_of_love 7 місяців тому

    How could life be so much more wonderful?

  • @luisvelarde6168
    @luisvelarde6168 3 місяці тому

    Wow, that is awesome

  • @darranpowell6481
    @darranpowell6481 7 місяців тому

    inspiring young lady 😊

  • @Twinflameadventures1111
    @Twinflameadventures1111 7 місяців тому

    I love Mama Zula! Good choice in music ❤

  • @AbnerRios-cq2qn
    @AbnerRios-cq2qn 2 місяці тому

    Muy bonito el mar

  • @rickhunt4487
    @rickhunt4487 3 місяці тому

    That's how I check laundry to LOL 😅

  • @jsvno
    @jsvno 7 місяців тому

    The laundry can be done behind the boat like the Old Seadog does it. Just tow the stuff behind your boat for some hours, then rinse in freshwater. Then dry. Of course u know all of this....

  • @marfitagonzales7259
    @marfitagonzales7259 4 місяці тому

    Muy bonito el contenido del video 👏

  • @mckenziekeith7434
    @mckenziekeith7434 7 місяців тому

    The narration at the beginning was hilarious.

  • @notwhatiwasraised2b
    @notwhatiwasraised2b 7 місяців тому

    the green one piece is oddly flattering...girl next door sorta look

  • @elguiye_20k
    @elguiye_20k 3 місяці тому

    Hermoso lugar

  • @Richard_Lush
    @Richard_Lush 4 місяці тому

    Found your channel and loving it. Solo sailing is something that takes a lot of experience and bravery. It’s very impressive. Thanks for documenting your travels. There would be some war relics there I’m sure. As far as I know the Japanese were ensconced in some of those islands during WW2. Be an interesting add on to your log if you haven’t already.

  • @detacheddad3396
    @detacheddad3396 Місяць тому

    Amazing! Your friend is very interesting as well. You were right about her editing

  • @LondonerBerlin
    @LondonerBerlin 7 місяців тому

    Nice sail ties ! Will be sewing my own as well.

  • @AzucenaAnteliz
    @AzucenaAnteliz 3 місяці тому

    Lindo Video..!! 😃

  • @geezenslaw
    @geezenslaw 7 місяців тому

    Yes you and Ms Wyatt (spelling...?) were great to watch at depth... the freediving is the best... I believe I have seen the word Dugong nontheless I realize now I have never seen a Dugong... now I have thanks to folks on the The Geck and The Juniper... Yep, don't let the Consumerism get you sucked in... I'm a big fan of my Sailrite gear especially my Speedy Stitcher... Keep up the good work sailing with your friends and Fair Winds...

  • @grendel1960a
    @grendel1960a 7 місяців тому

    I am a great supporter of fixing things up and making my own new things rather than just spending money to buy new, I think just about every tool I own is second hand and fixed up, rather than new.

  • @cruisinglazysunday4224
    @cruisinglazysunday4224 7 місяців тому

    Got to love a Clean Skin pick n mix! Miss you.

    • @WindHippieSailing
      @WindHippieSailing  7 місяців тому

      Indeed! I believe it was you guys who told me to look for it!

  • @JoselysBorregales-ey6id
    @JoselysBorregales-ey6id 3 місяці тому

    Wow maravilloso

  • @alexjquispetorres4909
    @alexjquispetorres4909 4 місяці тому

    How cute

  • @TurnOffYourTV
    @TurnOffYourTV 7 місяців тому

    The kid is a RockStar...

  • @dale6349
    @dale6349 7 місяців тому

    We had a 8 ton 30ft cutter with tan bark sails!

  • @derekdidonato
    @derekdidonato 7 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @chuckhillier4153
    @chuckhillier4153 7 місяців тому

    Well done! Thanks. Respect for hanking-on instead of furling.

  • @davidhakes3884
    @davidhakes3884 7 місяців тому

    Love those sea cows. Dugongs

  • @joeltippens2473
    @joeltippens2473 7 місяців тому

    OMG- you two mermaid pirates together! an adorable force! Ready to handle whatever!

    • @joeltippens2473
      @joeltippens2473 7 місяців тому

      you and olivia should adventure together more!

  • @jorgeluismendeztantalean-ps3vi
    @jorgeluismendeztantalean-ps3vi 2 місяці тому

    Que bonita expwriencia

  • @tatianaberecheflores8500
    @tatianaberecheflores8500 4 місяці тому

    Increíble..

  • @pakistandivingspearfishing
    @pakistandivingspearfishing 7 місяців тому

    Very nice ❤❤❤

  • @eduardoespinoza4824
    @eduardoespinoza4824 6 місяців тому

    Exelente vista

  • @lihi9489
    @lihi9489 4 місяці тому

    Hermosa la naturaleza

  • @Cristhyan-gi4lj
    @Cristhyan-gi4lj 3 місяці тому

    Eso es hermosísimo

  • @luiscortegano-dd5wc
    @luiscortegano-dd5wc 6 місяців тому

    Que linda aventura.

  • @gabrielatorres211
    @gabrielatorres211 2 місяці тому

    Que belleza 😊

  • @tomate4461
    @tomate4461 6 місяців тому

    Amazing observation with the Dugongs. maybe professsionals might be interested

  • @raymaulder7383
    @raymaulder7383 7 місяців тому

    Another great video, thanks. Pleased the Kiwis introduced you to Cleanskin wines, very rare to get a poor quality one.

  • @brandonboand
    @brandonboand 7 місяців тому

    BRAVO MY LOVE BRAVO❤

  • @t1harby
    @t1harby 6 місяців тому

    You “yaddaah-ed” over a week. GIRRRRL🎉

  • @deansutherland3570
    @deansutherland3570 7 місяців тому

    Awesome