Sir Driftalot -Losing My Engine and Drifting at Sea for Two Days WHS E77
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
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I am a 28-year-old 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.
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You are something else... A massive inspiration. You're living life out there in the real world while most of us are stuck in some strange limbo. Clawing our way through the rat race, chasing an illusion.
Limbo lower now! ;~{D
You stick out because your special!! You keep it real. Never change. I'm getting into sailing and you inspire me. Thank you so much!!!!
41 years ago I spent a few weeks anchored up almost exactly where you are right now! We enjoyed Moorea far more than Tahiti, mostly because we all used to do daily snorkles on the reef. I sure hope it hasn't changed too much. I love following your adventure Holly and have tons of respect for you doing it singlehanded. You kick ass!
I just love your movies.😊
Greetings from Denmark.
Hay que ser valiente para navegar por esos mares sola bueno animo cuídate y que tus sueños se hacen realidad desde Barcelona España un abrazo fuerte te sigo por los vídeos francisco
You have the best sailing channel. 27 feet of complete inspiration and reality. Congratulations.
A very neat family reunion 😊
You r my hero 💙...Οδυσσέας....με πολύ αγάπη και σεβασμό Ελευθέριος...
They didnt bring some fried chicken out ha Another great post - Bluddy Bukes
Sailing is like cycling then, no matter which direction you go it's always into the wind.
Awwwww BEST episode ever!!
Super cool drift n meetup with yr folks. Best blog around! Cheers from Lake Ontario Canada Liveaboards Living the dream Thru You! Cheers!
The kettle lid! 😂 Loving some of the cinematography in this vid, really amazing quality and beautiful vistas
In a book a story by the first man to curcum-navigate the world single handed. There were no motors capable of helping a small yacht. Was becalmed and overwhelmed writing a moving account of how long and desperate it became . Capt. J Slocum is who the man was.
It's wonderful to see you and your parents together.
Cheers Gray
Australia
What a great reunion!
Never..Never..loose your energy..I want to give you some ..being here for you my friend ❤️
what an epic. It's very well being becalmed but when you know your parents are a few miles away!
Holly you do what so many of us sailors dream about. Getting onto the ocean and becoming a free spirit. It's feasibly not possible within my lifestyle and job obligations, but I've followed your travels for over two years and love your easy going approach of portraying your content.
To drop your head sail going downwind, bring in each sheet till the clew is near the center of the boat, cleat them off, go forward and drop the halyard and it will all land on deck. Doesn’t matter if it is a 150 or a 110 or even a sixty percent jib….they all will drop where you need it. As for how to best get around your dinghy, I honestly have no idea what would be the safest, you would know that better than I. Nice surroundings. As a suggestion, maybe tow a float on a long long that will release your tiller so when you go forward, if you were to fall over when you grab the line with the float it will disconnect the tiller from the self steering allowing the boat to swing into the wind and come to a stop so you can get back on board.
Dad just checking out everything lol. Cool
Always checked our big generator fuel tanks with a “stick”! ( and always had at least three fuel filter spares).
Incredible. You make me and my friends look ridiculous. ⚓
From 6:22 to 6:42 is some of the best footage you've ever shot, and that I've ever seen. Those sunsets could grace the cover of any magazine!
Well friggin done!
Holly, your video quality, sound, and editing have greatly improved since I’ve been watching your channel...about 2 years. Excellent work young lady!
Your beautiful,channel,presentation,charater and attitude.
Been peeping in on your vids for 2 years.
Thanx for living my lonely dream.
So amazing that you are with Mom and Dad.
Thanks again for another fun show..... You rock..... and roll.... Depending upon the seas....Aloha....
Love watching this. So nice to drift along for the ride, Sirdriftalot !
You are an absolutely gorgeous woman. What a brave soul you are to get out there by yourself. Your parents must be extremely proud of you and their parenting skills. But they raised a LEGITIMATE LEGEND.
Glad you get to see your parents stay safe ❤️👍
I liked the "Behind the Scenes" segment. You showed us that you can produce quality videos with a minimum investment in equipment. From my point of view, it's good to see how you deal with light to no winds as well. I found that to be a huge patience problem for me. Best of luck sorting out the engine issues. Let's hope it's as simple as low fuel levels. Charlie
You are a warrior angel. Very cool to see parents at the rescue..🤗. Follow your heart and passions. May fair winds be at your back.
I’d love to see a interview with your dad comparing your journeys
Thanks Holly, flush your fuel tank out sooner rather than later! Cool seeing your parents! Bet they've got some seafaring stories to tell! Cheers kiwi Sam
Hey my favorite hippie. Hows it going? Slow I see with that break neck speed of your sailboat. Glad to see your parents came and rescued you before they had to leave. Love the hat in the beginning of your video. Sorry to hear that your motor is giving you problems. You might have to polish your fuel while you are there. Best tome sense you are so low on fuel. Plus I would scrub the inside of your fuel tank. And change your fuel filter because I bet its clogged now. Well I hope you're h a great time and thanks for sharing about your video recording toys. Well I'll let you go for now and I'll see you in a week. Happy sailing little miss wind hippie.
You are fascinating and a sight to see. Much love and good vibes.
Of the many, many UA-cam sailing channels I follow that's about the best sunset footage I've seen. Great job, and thank you for sharing your adventures.
When Hollie became art, the ocean and was one. And Posiedon said it was good. 5:27
My favorite video the moon reflecting off the water killer shot,trippy,never seen that before. And that's why I watch cheers sending epic winds to u
Hope you had a wonderful time with the family. I Love the content. Keep up the good work!!
Holly nice video work , well done.
Your Silhouette since of you was so gorgeous.
You have slimmed done so much like a Bay Watch Bebe , WOW !!!
Where to next Cap !
Loved the video! Your parents seem super cool.
Re-watch what a great everything❕ you guys all rock ‼️®™️
Super interesting, thanks .
Watching from the start and unreal how you have leaned out! I'm sure it's come from long periods of survival mode living....you're amazing!
"leaned out"
Loved this episode! You are so beautiful and have so much to be proud of. You've achieved so much already in your life. Thank you for these inspirational videos about your sailing life.
Bloody amazing. Cheers n beers from Australia 🇦🇺. 🍷🍷🌹🌹
Had a fuel problem this year with water in my tank. Try pumping out the diesel. Tie a clean rod to a hose attached to a hand pump made for fuel gas/diesel. Take off the top access for what meters your fuel in the tank. Pump the fuel into a water separator that has a bottom drain and a clear bowl. Just temporarily mount the water separator on wood where you can place a capturing bucket below. Mount/tie on the house to the rod/fuel stick. Keep your rod and or stick pointed down to the tank bottom. On the discharge side, reroute the discharge side back to the tank. Water is heavier then fuel so water will collect in the bottom clear bowl of the separator. Discharge the water into a 5 gallon bucket for proper disposal. You will be able to filter out debris that pass through the water separator and more importantly the water. I bet you will be surprised at the amount of water that was in the tank. Diesel fuel really collects water. Lastly, install a good water separator in your fuel line.
Hand pump - Example: Koehler transfer pump. Works by hand.
Lots of different fuel separators. Get a good one. Don’t get one that has comments like: bottom bowl got soft, bowl melted with fuel.
It’s easier then it sounds.
I like & respect 🙏 everything about you...I wish be there....
Your parents are really cool people.
"i will just float along in my little Ole Boat. Thank God it floats. Amen.
Nothing like a video from Holly to uplift my day!
Dude just found your channel what a g you are!
You are AMAZING! You are so cool under pressure. You are an inspiration.
Wow. What a distance. Happy ur doing great. ♥️
Awesome holly I wanted to know how to send videos while away but never knew how
Q'Belleza... you are beautiful.. this is such a nice video displaying your Beauty in Balance with the Ocean... epic..
Nice. Great shots.. 😇❤️
Like the old lady in the commercial hollering where’s the beef ??? Where is the old boyfriend ??? I hope your relationship with him did not end on a sad note, it seemed like you two had a lot of fun together. Oh well, life goes on and on and on and on. LOL 😂. Stay safe. Have fun. 👍😎✌️
Great video holly enjoyed it cheers fair winds calm seas
As always, a very enjoyable episode. Thanks Tish.
So happy you were able to join with your folks at Moorea! It is truly a Paradise Island! Hopefully, you motor just needs some l9mg over due TLC and will be loudly clanging back to life soon.
Good Job Captain, good job, I have a daughter your age and am sure your folks are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Lots of luck and fair winds. Pop's in Fl. on 37 ft Tayana Pilot house sailboat. cheers,,,
Said it early on gal ya got balls. Becalmed running out of fuel bloody scary good luck and God bless you. Cheers n beers Marty
So glad your parents came to your aid
I can't help but to notice 5 dislikes who can actually dislike this awesome free vedio I love it keep living the dream
Just another adventure in the saga of Captain Holly and Gecko. I love your fuel gauge. My tractor has the same kind! What was the music you had playing at 6:16? Sail on Captain, sail on! 🏝⛵😎👍👍
Ghosts of the rail- Gabriel Lewis (try Soundhoud or Shazam if curios about music)
@@Kit2Canada Thank you sir!
Good stuff..I can’t wait to get on the water.
Best luck Holly hope all is Well. T care , enjoy. Great video.
Traducción al español por favor! Saludos y buenos vientos!!!
Holly how do I get a t shirt love watching your videos chuck San Diego getting another boat in may can’t wait be safe
Said it before you are fantastic happy sailing says the seal take care
Next time you find yourself in one spot for a little while you should buy a piece of wood and carve a sculling oar and saddle suitable for your boat. It can also serve as a boat hook and to hold your jib out wide for downwind sailing. You will never find yourself without propulsion unless you also run out of fuel for your body.
I like it when u say calculations….lol.
What wonderful people you are!
Great photography and videography!
Hey Miss. Wind Hippie, Am hoping and praying for you to repair your engine, I pray for you, because you cut S?!T Way Tooo close... Here's to you girl, you the best... Yes Little Ma'am... You are such a Precious Treasure, please be careful... Cheers Mate...
You’re great!! I love your videos!! Great shots!!
FYI to save cooking fuel just turn off stove one to 2 minutes after it comes to a boil and let them cool for 15 to 20 minutes in the pot
No rush to arrive! What a beautiful philosophy! Beautiful video too and great tips on cameras. If you like to read, I would like to suggest a super inspiring sailing book titled Living the dream by José Nunes, available in Amazon, I think you' ll enjoy it!
now there is a meeting to remember ~!
Hope you fix your engine Holly. Sure your dad will help out. 🙂 I stayed in Cooks Bay a few years ago towards the top end, where will you go next?
A really good one, thanks🤟
Doing just great! Thanks 👋👋
If I run out of fuel, I'll just borrow some. That sounds like a great plan!
I have been watching you during Covid, I have been separated from my home ( boat ) for 2 years.
I did have a UA-cam channel but being separated from my editing and no content why bother.
My boat , MUSKOKA , is in New Zealand and I’m stuck in Canada
Thanks for entertaining me .
Cheers Scott
The shot with the flashlight on your face looks like the old Phil Collins video "In The Air Tonight"!
Every time I change my fuel filter I first pump my tank dry through that filter (into a spare fuel can). Best to find out what you have in the bottom of your tank when in harbor, not at sea
You r amazing....ΑΦΡΟΔΊΤΗ ΜΟΥ...
Your parents must be so proud of you.
Love the Hair!
That was great can’t wait to find out if that was just a fuel filter
Interesting....
Jib take down; rig a small line up the forestay inside the hanks. run it thru a block at the stem and back to the area of the halyard winch or the cockpit. use it to yank the jib down with going to the headstay. On second thought I'll bet you already know this but just in case...
Cool parents make cool children.
it's shocking to hear Since you're a very resourceful person, That you would have a problem doing something❕👏👏
That head sail has no idea who it's messing with ‼️®™️
OK so I already said this but then I deleted it because I thought I made a mistake but I guess your parents are there in TAHITI and they came out to meet you... they must be so proud of their girl❕ what a fantastic showing and if I'm wrong about that it's still fantastic whatever that is so cool that they came out and y'all worked on getting your boat in so damn cool‼️®™️
Great video. Glad you drifted to your destination. Nice looking boat your folks are sitting.. Hans Christian 38?
Moorea looks like a fantastic place to be
Her highness, dame Driftalot!
do you need a toe? 16:03 ish I just got that. that's why I rewatch when I like it. I new eyed mist something. now I'd better sleep and hopefully you'll have another one available when I wake up.