Nine Days Alone- The Final Push to Australia WHSE 142

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  • Опубліковано 28 кві 2024
  • I have three more days of solo sailing to get to Australia. It's the final push. I battle fatigue as I try to get through the Great Barrier Reef to make it in before the next system hits
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  • @bryansmith1920
    @bryansmith1920 21 день тому +150

    Hey as a 70yr old Dad, Granddad, and now Great-Grandad, who has gone down to the sea in boats, I am in awe of you, young woman, Long may you rosperper,

    • @WindHippieSailing
      @WindHippieSailing  21 день тому +15

      Thanks!:)

    • @goofy4birds
      @goofy4birds 21 день тому +11

      I agree. I too am envious of her solo adventures. I daydream about what she actually is doing and why I became a patron, at least one of us gets to do it.

    • @paulb5907
      @paulb5907 21 день тому +7

      Hey Holly hope you're good how about creating an album of all the best tunes used across the videos, that would be nice to have , see you on the next one

    • @christyler5722
      @christyler5722 20 днів тому +2

      Who is rosperper?

    • @robertbiron
      @robertbiron 20 днів тому +3

      @@christyler5722 I think he meant to type prosper.

  • @EugeneFields-im2ep
    @EugeneFields-im2ep 21 день тому +69

    Love your perspective, it's like a breath of fresh air in a sea of sameness.

  • @captainsalty9022
    @captainsalty9022 21 день тому +32

    Holly, most people have no idea how challenging those windward sailing days are. Bouncing in your bunk when you try to sleep, the constant jolting, spray and mist file air. You are a mighty sailer. I don’t envy you because I’ve done a lot of long passages too. I’m glad I’m to old for that any more. But I admire your “guts.”

  • @keithtidy186
    @keithtidy186 21 день тому +38

    Welcome to Australia Holly!

  • @jameskiehm546
    @jameskiehm546 19 днів тому +12

    Bravo to Rolly Tasker for supporting Wind Hippie!!!

  • @westbeachum3160
    @westbeachum3160 21 день тому +26

    You’re a brave human. Thanks for taking us along

  • @genebraaksma
    @genebraaksma 21 день тому +18

    Of all the sailing channels I follow your abilities and courage always amaze me!

  • @thelonerizla1
    @thelonerizla1 21 день тому +56

    Im still reeling from your last vid , 50' from a ship . Fastnet 79 survivor here , you are awesome girl !

    • @TOMVUTHEPIMP
      @TOMVUTHEPIMP 21 день тому +2

      Everyone in the comments section claims they are a Fastnet 79 survivor.

    • @thelonerizla1
      @thelonerizla1 21 день тому +6

      ​​@@TOMVUTHEPIMPyawn . Check lifeboat 70-001 log at lundy island on the 14th smart mouth , the vessel was yacht mauritimus.

    • @WindHippieSailing
      @WindHippieSailing  21 день тому +13

      Damn you must have some crazy stories!

    • @stephenburnage7687
      @stephenburnage7687 21 день тому +3

      Have you figured out why your (or presumably their) AIS alarm did not go off?

    • @thelonerizla1
      @thelonerizla1 21 день тому +9

      ​@@WindHippieSailingnot really , that was one storm I'll never forget though , we were lucky . Sailed a few big blows since but nothing like that . I seriously admire what you do , you are some sailor . Love from Wales UK .

  • @bernysubbs8445
    @bernysubbs8445 21 день тому +14

    I hope you are keeping an extensive journal so you can publish it someday. You are an amazing and very profound individual.
    Fair winds and Vyas con Dios.

  • @TheGoshood
    @TheGoshood 21 день тому +24

    I've followed you from the beginning when you became a sailor, I was impressed then and I am still impressed.,, but I'd rather face the taliban than do what your doing. Sailing in a little boat on a large ocean. Love it.

    • @jpdj2715
      @jpdj2715 21 день тому +3

      You are her parent that took her on board their ocean sailing journey when she was a small child? Because that's where she became a sailor, I guess, and that's where she learnt what and when to fear, but especially when not. As she demonstrates in these videos.

  • @JimWalkerMusic
    @JimWalkerMusic 21 день тому +9

    Hiya Holly... I've been occasionally visiting your channel just over a year or so. I spent a week on a 45' Catamaran a few years back and when I was younger I crewed on Morgan 41 in the great lakes. Crossing Oceans on a 27ft boat would scare the shit out of me! You are such a brave person. I got nothin' but respect for ya! Mean it! ❤

  • @mikefriend7570
    @mikefriend7570 20 днів тому +5

    What a wonderfully wise person! You get back what you put out to the world. I’m a 73 year old coastal sailor and am in awe of your approach to sailing. I hope Australia is kind to you for the time you are there ❤❤

  • @jimdiamond8246
    @jimdiamond8246 21 день тому +5

    Australia is a very expensive country even for us Australians. glad to see you got here safe and sound .

  • @christiancapewell8620
    @christiancapewell8620 21 день тому +9

    You're such a brave woman doing what you do on your own love watching your videos your smile and personality can make anyone smile when feeling down with your very pretty smile👏

  • @danvanderhyde4009
    @danvanderhyde4009 21 день тому +13

    Holly, you are a stud. Love to watch these

  • @freddybemand7251
    @freddybemand7251 21 день тому +7

    Another great video of single handed "sailing" there are too few channels like yours.. Stay safe.

  • @WoodRanger138
    @WoodRanger138 21 день тому +8

    And So the Pendulum Swings
    Halcyon Days Are Here Again
    Enjoy Each Moment ❤

  • @jessicathibodeau3781
    @jessicathibodeau3781 10 годин тому

    You are an inspiration for this late in life sailor ❤

  • @carmancloud
    @carmancloud 21 день тому +4

    Holly, you do such an incredible job of capturing and sharing what you are experiencing. If I could smell the salty air I’d swear I’d traveled along! Thank you!

  • @debkeeley3719
    @debkeeley3719 21 день тому +8

    I feel for you watching this. It’s not easy sailing up there. So good to see ‘Land-ho’ after such a tough trip.❤

  • @O_Dingo77
    @O_Dingo77 20 днів тому +2

    I'm not a sailor, however I put myself out into the wild in the year 2000. Gave up a job and a roof I rented to walk from Sydney to Darwin. Reason doesn't matter it was personal not commercial.
    I had no home but what I carried on my back. Most extraordinary sensations I experienced on my trek were smells, and visions of the clouds. If I thought of food, all the smells would come to me like mosquito's in mangroves. I used to salivate those smells. Clouds, this was a weird one, I often walked at night during moonlit nights up the coast. I would gaze up at the sky whilst walking and my brain would associate the shapes of the clouds with something I recognized. One night blew my mind completely when a Bengal tiger appeared in the sky.
    Being alone on these kind of trips is a little trippy, without the drugs.

  • @XYZ-uo8ot
    @XYZ-uo8ot 6 днів тому

    You are an inspiration to people everywhere. If I had the money I would buy you a new boat. You are amazing in dealing with the circumstances that encounter you. Thank you.

  • @Mark-vd4gg
    @Mark-vd4gg 18 днів тому +1

    Dear Holly its a pleasure to have you in our waters and I hope everyone you meet is kind and welcoming. On behalf of our country I apologise for the outrageous cost of everything from fuel to food..... I think you are very special, have a great stay with us.

  • @raktoda707
    @raktoda707 6 днів тому

    Survivor of the rolling ⛵ seas...don't know how you do it.Your video makes it quite clear all you have to endure.Kudos !
    You made it to Australia!
    (Thanks for all the technical and sage advice throughout)

  • @jsimmons3090
    @jsimmons3090 15 днів тому +1

    It's dope you have the skills to run that boat all by yourself and the courage to conquer the oceans! Hands clapping hats off to you!!! Inspiring!!

  • @garywilliams72
    @garywilliams72 20 днів тому +3

    Holly: wow, such memories you stimulated. Back in 1969 made the Coral Sea crossing from Cairns to Gizo; 39 foot ferro. Your video brought back memories of those unique wave patterns. It also was a rough segment. In '69 of course no GPS, no AIS, sextant only, vane steering was primitive and not effective. 4 of us onboard and cockpit hand steering 24x7. I was 16 then.
    Get this, we arrived in Gizo evening of first moon landing.
    Thanks for 2 great episodes and the memories you restored.

  • @antfal-n-everything7154
    @antfal-n-everything7154 21 день тому +5

    Congrats on the crossing, happy your safe.

  • @petersherman2552
    @petersherman2552 20 днів тому +2

    You`ve become an iconic Wind Hippy. The very very model...etc
    I love the sound of your boat sailing along through wind and waves. I realize it was`t too restful being bumped around, frequent stabs of anxiety, but its a blissful sound. I`m going to listen to bits of it again.

  • @peterharper3317
    @peterharper3317 20 днів тому +2

    I was excited to see land, cant imagine how much you were looking forward to it 😂 remarkable

  • @thomaspoussin8663
    @thomaspoussin8663 21 день тому +7

    Simply the best !

  • @baronvontourettes
    @baronvontourettes 21 день тому +2

    You’re far above these other sailing channels. Thank you for being out of your comfort zone while most other sailing channels are fair weather, low effort content.

  • @debraderoos5225
    @debraderoos5225 21 день тому +4

    I wish I could sail across the ocean with someone.

  • @sartorst3376
    @sartorst3376 21 день тому +1

    You are fearless of those things that frighten me the most. Love it ! Those are the conditions that I could only take for a few days and on a small boat too You GO girl !

  • @stevenordyke5990
    @stevenordyke5990 20 днів тому +1

    Congratulations for making it and arriving with such an amazing attitude. Rock on girl!

  • @elgar104
    @elgar104 20 днів тому +1

    You're an amazing person. I hope you know that. Thank you for all that you share. It is much appreciated.

  • @FionsMcCormick-ox8tb
    @FionsMcCormick-ox8tb 12 днів тому

    You and your Boat are really holding up well. I think you are both amazing.

  • @debraderoos5225
    @debraderoos5225 21 день тому +2

    You are one brave and tough girl. I'm cheering you on in your hair raising adventures.

  • @user-ef9fd7fv5f
    @user-ef9fd7fv5f 20 днів тому +1

    Moon/wave night shots were gorg, Holly. Absolutely stunning! Perfect music choice as well!
    XO Darcee

  • @sailingliberator3395
    @sailingliberator3395 11 днів тому

    I feel your kindness in all the videos. Dude you have taught me much I will definitely apply when we set off on the journey on our Liberator.. Im sending you all loves and happiness ma..

  • @chrisstratton987
    @chrisstratton987 21 день тому

    Incredible voyage!!! Ty

  • @MachTuck
    @MachTuck 21 день тому +1

    Always great to watch your videos Holly! inspirational!

  • @mseller12
    @mseller12 21 день тому +5

    Always fun to watch! Keep 'em coming!

  • @kkeller4789
    @kkeller4789 21 день тому

    Congratulations! Love your videos 🎉🎉

  • @kylep292
    @kylep292 21 день тому

    you are a freaking amazing human! thanks for sharing your vids!!! you are doing something cool! thanks for sharing

  • @ritvenerus2195
    @ritvenerus2195 21 день тому +1

    Always amazing to see your skill and confidence. Inspiring!

  • @deborahdoyle6743
    @deborahdoyle6743 8 днів тому

    That's what makes it fun. It is never the same.

  • @spencer6145
    @spencer6145 21 день тому +1

    I always love riding along!

  • @jeffrandolf5673
    @jeffrandolf5673 21 день тому +4

    13:35 I was just feeling so refreshed & happy that you hadn't used the adverb/adjective "SUPER"...you were saying "really" & "very" instead... and then you did it.😒 And then you did it again 14:44

  • @jaydubya4727
    @jaydubya4727 21 день тому

    Thanks for sharing, Holly - I look forward to your videos and enjoy your adventures.

  • @m.dwightsweezy7361
    @m.dwightsweezy7361 21 день тому

    Great passage video, thanks for sharing with us.

  • @bearitraeb
    @bearitraeb 20 днів тому

    You always make me smile with your graciousness. Many blessings

  • @michaelconway4316
    @michaelconway4316 20 днів тому

    You're simply AMAZING! Congratulations on making another big step on your journey!

  • @dieteroberkofler4342
    @dieteroberkofler4342 21 день тому +1

    Absolutely loved this video. Great job with passage. Glad that all went well.

  • @brucelyle5136
    @brucelyle5136 21 день тому +2

    thanks for sharing the trip, always enjoy your honesty about life onboard. :)

  • @tiborkiss9186
    @tiborkiss9186 20 днів тому

    it has been a hell of a passage...and very interesting to watch it. Thank you for sharing.

  • @peterabild1123
    @peterabild1123 21 день тому +1

    Great video. Well done. Congratulations

  • @fgansell
    @fgansell 17 днів тому

    So glad you made it, great video, pretty amazing.

  • @underthetornado
    @underthetornado 21 день тому +1

    Good job Holly!!!❤

  • @AlaskaRog
    @AlaskaRog 21 день тому +3

    Great video Holly. Congrats from Downeast Maine on another difficult passage that you did!

  • @fbd101060
    @fbd101060 14 днів тому

    Awesome, Just awesome - congrats.

  • @norman4991
    @norman4991 21 день тому

    Well done Holley what a fantastic good attitude you have. Love your videos.

  • @kenc3288
    @kenc3288 21 день тому +1

    You are a brave girl, this solo voyage in a small boat like this would be so scary to a landlubber like me. Hats off to you…😄😄

  • @richardleigh2788
    @richardleigh2788 20 днів тому

    All I can say is wow!!. What a fantastic voyage that was. Well done!!!!

  • @BuffNav
    @BuffNav 21 день тому +5

    Thanks Holly, really enjoyed watching.

  • @Lannie1948
    @Lannie1948 16 днів тому

    Incredible Holly, amazing! 😊

  • @Budjones19
    @Budjones19 19 днів тому

    You’re Awesome!! Simply Awesome!! ❤

  • @frankrice5364
    @frankrice5364 20 днів тому +1

    Beautiful picture of the moon thanks for sharing

  • @Splash0921
    @Splash0921 20 днів тому

    Appreciate your authenticity.

  • @nearlynativenursery8638
    @nearlynativenursery8638 11 днів тому

    Hollie, Congrats for a long voyages solo to Aussieland. Really cool wildlife to see. I appreciates all your sailing adventures. Jim Rodgers

  • @colinmiddleton2941
    @colinmiddleton2941 21 день тому

    Well done young lady. All the best and enjoy your experiences and stay safe.

  • @Twelvestonestacking
    @Twelvestonestacking 20 днів тому

    Goodonyas Gutsy Gurl! Sending warm thoughts and good vibrations!

  • @robertfrost8758
    @robertfrost8758 21 день тому

    One of your best videos👍 ,keep up girl

  • @mattmeiners985
    @mattmeiners985 20 днів тому

    LOVE your show!!!!!!!

  • @sweettony9359
    @sweettony9359 21 день тому +2

    Good stuff! I cannot imagine doing the things you are doing. You are amazing.

  • @user-yx4iq4oi3l
    @user-yx4iq4oi3l 21 день тому +1

    You are a amazing person great adventure

  • @michaelayliffe7238
    @michaelayliffe7238 18 днів тому

    A warm hug, and welcome to Australia 🇦🇺

  • @gnsmk357
    @gnsmk357 20 днів тому

    Right on. I think you are going to have a great time in the waters down under. Love this Video. Great Job.

  • @dannyfisher9223
    @dannyfisher9223 21 день тому

    You are such a inspiration Holly! Ur so brave to sail through that!! Welcome to Australia 🇦🇺

  • @jimmyjazz9014
    @jimmyjazz9014 20 днів тому

    Wow I am just blown away by you courage and tenacity. What an inspiration. Safe travels

  • @DanO530.8
    @DanO530.8 21 день тому

    Wow pretty amazing those waves were huge I always wanted to visit Australia such a beautiful place to see

  • @georgepeat5269iearth
    @georgepeat5269iearth 18 днів тому

    awesome video& sailor. Good Heath continued successes.

  • @steveconly4811
    @steveconly4811 20 днів тому

    Such a courageous young women! Carry on! ❤

  • @williammalvers2780
    @williammalvers2780 21 день тому

    Girl you are crazy, it was fun watching. Great job.

  • @benshore7357
    @benshore7357 21 день тому

    Good times 🎉 a new country. Looked like a bumpy ride. Can’t wait to see the Australia tour

  • @davidbuchanan7146
    @davidbuchanan7146 20 днів тому

    Love you Holly. Keep on keeping on...

  • @davidthacker3213
    @davidthacker3213 21 день тому +1

    Great job!!!!!!!

  • @DarrenMcManawaynz
    @DarrenMcManawaynz 21 день тому +1

    You are an awesome person! Thank you for your content.
    I'm sad I didn't get to meet you here in NZ.

  • @rickkwitkoski1976
    @rickkwitkoski1976 21 день тому +2

    Thanks Holly. I really enjoy your REAL vids.

  • @jamesrheinberger33
    @jamesrheinberger33 21 день тому +1

    Great video you keep going girl

  • @sailor-rick
    @sailor-rick 20 днів тому

    love these vids

  • @brucemartin2882
    @brucemartin2882 21 день тому

    Congratulations on Australia from Pensacola.

  • @the2060ish
    @the2060ish 20 днів тому

    Congratulations good job you are a brave girl...💪👍⛵

  • @Goran2551
    @Goran2551 20 днів тому +1

    A credit to you ….its a very challenging experience ….i hope everything goes well for you….

  • @vanessavandervalk1084
    @vanessavandervalk1084 19 днів тому

    Holly, I'm so glad you made it to Australia! Woo Hoo love your music & share! 😍🙌💖

  • @spider5001
    @spider5001 18 днів тому

    Oh wow this is so cool😀 I just found you. Now I have a really nice adventure update to look forward to every Monday night🙂 Thank you for sharing your journey with us!🫠

  • @somadevo
    @somadevo 21 день тому

    You certainly are admired seastar. Highest Blessings

  • @jamesgordon2289
    @jamesgordon2289 20 днів тому

    great video. I really felt like we along for the ride and the journey was fun :) thanks for including us

  • @BH195829
    @BH195829 20 днів тому

    Fantastic video, awesome music! You’re the bravest woman I know! 👍🙏🌎

  • @helmsman141
    @helmsman141 20 днів тому

    Welcome to Australia. We hope you have a nice experience whilst you are here. M

  • @raymondhasugulibug168
    @raymondhasugulibug168 17 днів тому

    You are amazing!! 🥰🥰Very brave lady, you have the courage and confidence to sail in the open water.