Sailing to the Solomon Islands + Dodgy Clearance Procedure WHSE132

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2023
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  • @auozjan
    @auozjan 7 месяцев назад +35

    Officially allowed to talk to yourself. Do it all the time, live on my own 👍 Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🎄🎁 H

    • @moosesamli4569
      @moosesamli4569 7 месяцев назад +2

      It’s called a Board Meeting in my house.

    • @JaneAndrew-ot7bx
      @JaneAndrew-ot7bx 7 месяцев назад +1

      Christmas greetings from the peaceful shores of Solomon Islands.

  • @joncozzi1701
    @joncozzi1701 7 месяцев назад +44

    Of all the utube sailing channels I follow you are the most inspiring sailor, one of the best sailors, and create the most nautically educational content. Bottom line YOU ROCK!

    • @DawnstealerGaming
      @DawnstealerGaming 7 месяцев назад +6

      Yeah - second that. Too many of the channels focus on drama, where Holly focuses on sailing and travel.

    • @TheMonkenstien
      @TheMonkenstien 7 месяцев назад +4

      Yep I agree I always enjoy the next instalment real sailing and no unnecessary drama just real life drama.

    • @tom_anderson
      @tom_anderson 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yes!!

  • @gangstagrandma
    @gangstagrandma 7 месяцев назад +19

    Awe, as a single old woman in a foreign country I talk to myself a lot. Focusses me in strange situations. I started doing it when I set sail alone on adventures twenty five years ago. Good advice Holly.

    • @franciscogil6798
      @franciscogil6798 7 месяцев назад

      She is young

    • @jupeka777
      @jupeka777 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@franciscogil6798yes, but the author told about himself. He also talks to himself.

  • @brucewalker5890
    @brucewalker5890 7 месяцев назад +4

    I find talking to yourself is generally the most witty, sensible and intelligent conversation you can have.

  • @aaronwalker3398
    @aaronwalker3398 7 месяцев назад +16

    Thank you for being down to earth and showing us stuff in a way that most of us can understand

  • @coffee6783
    @coffee6783 7 месяцев назад +18

    You are the sea/ocean - Wind Hippie Mermaid! I talk to myself all the time, even my cats think I'm cwaazzie! You are one warrior female, fearless! Merry Christmas, Crazy Lady!👍

  • @rboston33
    @rboston33 7 месяцев назад +4

    Telling yourself is not only normal but expected when you are saiing alone in tense situations. Good sailing.

  • @randymcmeekin1955
    @randymcmeekin1955 7 месяцев назад +4

    That new main looks so awesome. Crispy and clean! I feel much better knowing you have some proper sails for the next leg of your adventure.

  • @ditlee6071
    @ditlee6071 7 месяцев назад +6

    Great to have a bit more of the nuts and bolts so to speak of clearing customs and whatnot. If I'm ever fortunate enough to find myself sailing into the Solomons I can be slightly more prepared. Merry Christmas from Indiana ☃️

  • @eduardoacosta6199
    @eduardoacosta6199 7 месяцев назад +2

    Absolutely nothing wrong with talking to yourself !. In stressful situations it is a way to get your brain to get out of panic mode and thinking again. When I was a child I used to have panic when I lost sight of my parents in the wilderness and an aunt of mine would ask me what my birthday was or what my full name was just to force me to think again and that would get me out of that mental paralysis that takes hold of us when in panic or fear. So I totally relate to talking to yourself whatever you need to get your mind focused !

  • @cz_ww2117
    @cz_ww2117 7 месяцев назад +6

    Solomon Islands, some of the most vicious naval surface battles of WWII, were there. Some great history in that area.

    • @dancarter482
      @dancarter482 7 месяцев назад +1

      _The Thin Red Line_ is set there.
      Serious wreck diving too!

  • @underthetornado
    @underthetornado 7 месяцев назад +15

    Merry Christmas Holly!!😂❤🏝!⛵ Thanks for taking the time to make such a great video! Much love❤

  • @34ofaninchofbrain80
    @34ofaninchofbrain80 7 месяцев назад +4

    You're so good at making these videos, they come across with a very natural feel. So cool you're going to have some good seas.

  • @looyosummers5796
    @looyosummers5796 7 месяцев назад +1

    That was the most beautiful flower arrangement I've ever seen, and the food, what an amazing experience that must have been.❤

  • @kylehanna522
    @kylehanna522 7 месяцев назад +5

    Hey it’s great to get a Christmas video and see how far you’ve gone. I’ve been watching since the Atlantic coast, what an adventure. Calm seas and fair weather captain!

  • @LondonerBerlin
    @LondonerBerlin 7 месяцев назад +2

    Wow, no paper charts ! This really is our windhippy

  • @DBowen-os2cv
    @DBowen-os2cv 7 месяцев назад +3

    Your sailing skills are epic and you are an absolute ‘beast’ of a sailor! Fair winds and following seas

  • @elgar104
    @elgar104 7 месяцев назад +4

    Love your work. You have balls the size of Canada. Peace and love. From NZ.

  • @kapow1324
    @kapow1324 6 месяцев назад

    From 2 weirdos to another...thanks for sharing your habit of talking to yourself during unfolding potential disasters 🙏 It's a great lesson on focusing on the priority action and avoid thoughts and emotions on catastrophes

  • @cynthiaroswick1621
    @cynthiaroswick1621 7 месяцев назад

    Being 79 I find that I talk to myself as a backup. While I'm doing a project I talk myself through it. So far I haven't heard any voices answering me. Lol❤❤❤

  • @bv7776
    @bv7776 7 месяцев назад +6

    Merry Christmas to you! Really enjoy watching your channel. Talking to yourself as you do is a great way to work through different scenarios. Hope you get to US East Coast one day.

  • @bryansmith1920
    @bryansmith1920 7 месяцев назад +5

    Happy Xmas Holly, It's Xmas day night as I sit down to watch your latest vlog of heading to the Solomons, you've just commented on the times you talk to yourself, ditto, I remember climbing in the Scottish mountains with a group(I'm scared of heights)who I noticed kept looking at me and smiling, it was explained to me later that night, that the group new, it was my coping thing because I would start talking to fresh air 😅 😅😅Thank you for that which you do for us land-bound sailors,

  • @sergetremblay4506
    @sergetremblay4506 7 месяцев назад +5

    Love your videos. Adventure and sailing: how to do with not very much. Inspiring.

  • @SilverDaze420
    @SilverDaze420 7 месяцев назад

    I came here for the tips on Solo Sailing, and now im totally HOOKED in from @WHS,!!!! You have the BEST CONTENT and the Best Attitude Ever!!!
    💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
    💕❤💕❤💕❤💕💕❤💕❤

  • @user-hc5uk1mq1r
    @user-hc5uk1mq1r 7 месяцев назад +1

    What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.

  • @kaysridgedell2358
    @kaysridgedell2358 7 месяцев назад +3

    Merry Christmas to you & yours. Blessings.

  • @123lucius1
    @123lucius1 7 месяцев назад +1

    Starting to be a legend now🌏⛵️💨Greetings from Norway🇳🇴

  • @clevelandthomsen7042
    @clevelandthomsen7042 7 месяцев назад +1

    💪💪💪 Absolute beast! I've been in a few sketchy boat situations and it's TERRIFYING. Holly just handles it.

  • @vertcaver
    @vertcaver 7 месяцев назад +5

    ❤Merriest of Christmas to you Holly the very bestest and inspiring scallywag I could ever know...
    Thank you for everything...
    Haulout scheduled for first of Jan
    .. motor n bottom job... Just hope all goes well...😊

  • @kent831
    @kent831 7 месяцев назад +1

    Perfect! Thank you so much for all you are doing.

  • @BurgerandFries666
    @BurgerandFries666 7 месяцев назад

    One of the very best......beautiful work Holly.

  • @MrMusinus
    @MrMusinus 7 месяцев назад +1

    i love the way your videos are! happy travels be safe

  • @SteveB-hy2ci
    @SteveB-hy2ci 7 месяцев назад +3

    Heck I even answer myself,I envy you, I'm going in the spring down to the gulf of Mexico in mobile ala. At auction and find a sailboat I can't wait to get sailing now. Between you and Barry seadog have given me back my spirit thanks

  • @user-iw4xo9tu8x
    @user-iw4xo9tu8x 6 месяцев назад

    So good! Watched this as a motivation to get out of bed and start the day. I really liked the camera angles. Especially the rainbow. Keep up the good work!

  • @tawharanui5011
    @tawharanui5011 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas Lovely! Always fair wind.

  • @jeffmcdonald890
    @jeffmcdonald890 7 месяцев назад +2

    Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Wind Hippie!

  • @mikeoconner557
    @mikeoconner557 7 месяцев назад

    Yeah! Who’s dis’in self talkers? The best conversations my wife and I have are when talking to ourselves… naturally they often happen two weeks out of sync, but that’s how ppl stay married 45 years.
    I very much enjoy my vicarious sailing with you. Ya make it easy.

  • @tomheim8976
    @tomheim8976 7 месяцев назад +4

    Have a GREAT sail be safe and MERRY CHRiSTMAS

  • @LondonerBerlin
    @LondonerBerlin 7 месяцев назад +1

    Like the "vocalising to yourself" advice ! Will try it out

  • @sailingliberator3395
    @sailingliberator3395 7 месяцев назад

    Yep you are a badass. I'm still learning about our boat . Your videos help me a lot.. keep on keeping on

  • @denislamadeleine1181
    @denislamadeleine1181 7 месяцев назад +3

    Congrats on another passage Holly. Merry Christmas form Vermont.

  • @roadboat9216
    @roadboat9216 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the passage.

  • @Westsail
    @Westsail 7 месяцев назад +4

    Best sailing channel on RUclips 👍 Merry Christmas and safe travels

  • @jamiemcdonald7283
    @jamiemcdonald7283 7 месяцев назад +3

    Merry Christmas Holly, is freezing cold and raining in Australia right now, you video is my escape, love your work

  • @davidnichols147
    @davidnichols147 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice, Merry Christmas!

  • @jonathanwetherell3609
    @jonathanwetherell3609 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the entertainment over the last few years. Seasons Greetings, best wishes with fair winds and following seas for 2024.

  • @44Magnumproductions1
    @44Magnumproductions1 7 месяцев назад +6

    Hi I'm currently cruising through Indonesia I think they've had a big shake-up with the immigration and clearing in, it's all strictly by the book no more corruption that we can see. Keep up the good work ⛵ hope to see you on the ocean some day.

    • @scottbaker9066
      @scottbaker9066 7 месяцев назад +1

      They will return to the graft, they are not Kiwis or Scandinavians

  • @JCGible
    @JCGible 7 месяцев назад +3

    I look forward to reading your sea stories someday. I hope you're taking good notes.❤

  • @cherylselvey8803
    @cherylselvey8803 7 месяцев назад

    Happy New Year Holly!

  • @scottmarkham9466
    @scottmarkham9466 7 месяцев назад +1

    Merry Christmas Holly !

  • @kimberlyonseastar
    @kimberlyonseastar 7 месяцев назад

    Sailing Therapy!! Yes! Great self talk

  • @maxplank4083
    @maxplank4083 7 месяцев назад

    Thank You, always enjoy the Solomon Islands.

  • @lesliepaulusfineart
    @lesliepaulusfineart 7 месяцев назад

    I love watching your channel. Thank you for letting me live my darling dreams vicariously thru you

  • @omarkn4371
    @omarkn4371 6 месяцев назад

    Good video, thank you!

  • @tomwilliams8675
    @tomwilliams8675 7 месяцев назад +1

    Merry Christmas, Holly. 🎅
    Great thing you did with your old charts. I bet large paper is hard to come by.

  • @rosiegreddogyachts4135
    @rosiegreddogyachts4135 7 месяцев назад +2

    The old man is still harping. LUFF TENSION … saves the sail in so many ways. Take care. Still love it all what you are doing. Just give it an extra crank.

  • @stevepeterson5943
    @stevepeterson5943 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas! Great videos . . . . Was wondering about those authorities not on the level, what a drag.
    Fair winds, and Wear fins!

  • @HKSailing
    @HKSailing 7 месяцев назад

    Living your best life. Happy new year. 🎉

  • @rickhunt4487
    @rickhunt4487 5 месяцев назад

    Your so Brave doing what u do ! Very cool ❤

  • @craigcasto7783
    @craigcasto7783 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas Wind Hippie! With love from Clearwater Florida!

  • @domhubbard2197
    @domhubbard2197 7 месяцев назад

    Happy new year Holly, thanks for all the great content this year. Look forward to seeing Indonesia and oz. Safe travels

  • @dieteroberkofler4342
    @dieteroberkofler4342 7 месяцев назад

    Loved this episode!

  • @lonestaradventures8838
    @lonestaradventures8838 7 месяцев назад +2

    Merry Christmas. Great episode. I talk to my self too when solo sailing.. and i dont appolagize to ma self either. 😊 i think thats important. And whatever gets you through a shitty situation is fair game. Fair winds. Looking forward to some solomon island views. Not many get there.

  • @bossman5289
    @bossman5289 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas🌺💝🌺

  • @OMIF1
    @OMIF1 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas.

  • @williamstreet4304
    @williamstreet4304 6 месяцев назад

    I just checked your channel because it's been way too long waiting for the next episode. Then I realized it's only been 13 days. So I'm now looking forward to tomorrow. Addictions come in many forms. Thanks for making me smile.

  • @omarkn4371
    @omarkn4371 7 месяцев назад

    You are one cool sailor out there on the high seas -congrats!

  • @dougsmith6793
    @dougsmith6793 7 месяцев назад

    I talk to myself all the time. It's not always an intelligent conversation. Love your adventure.

  • @SlowlySailing-lc1cs
    @SlowlySailing-lc1cs 7 месяцев назад +3

    I really liked this episode... starts with a salty sailor ghost escaping the jaws of Pac Man Island... then thoughts on talking to oneself (which is fine, IMHO, until someone who is not there talks back, but one might count that as a vision, which is also fine)... and as always, just good, smart sailing.
    As for the chart table, it definitely seems to be a wasted resource, so have at it.
    Fair winds and all that, and I hope to meet you and Gekko out there someday.

  • @toddreddington9673
    @toddreddington9673 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas Holly ~

  • @Brad.whatthe
    @Brad.whatthe 7 месяцев назад +4

    I hope your Xmas was restful and some over eating and drinking was involved, you released this ep on the same day as the start of The Sydney to Hobart yacht race, I’ve checked the starting line up and there was no Gecko entered as far as I could see, it would be good if you and your mad little Sis have crewed on a boat for a yachtie bucket list thing while your here 😊

  • @christinewhitmore2062
    @christinewhitmore2062 7 месяцев назад +1

    Merry Christmas..hopefully you are having a good day in real time..😊
    I truly enjoy your channel. A bit jealous of your adventurous spirit.
    Be well. From Presque isle maine

  • @michaelconway4316
    @michaelconway4316 7 месяцев назад

    Ordered two zip up hoodies for my wife and I, and we love them. Love the option where you can personalize them, we added our boat name to the front of ours.

  • @propertymanagement7011
    @propertymanagement7011 7 месяцев назад +1

    thanks Tish!

  • @christopherharrison3524
    @christopherharrison3524 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas 🎄 😊

  • @stanleybest8833
    @stanleybest8833 7 месяцев назад

    When charts get too expensive, you should bring waterproof ink and quality paper and draw your own maps. Swap them with other mariners. I like the radio and things hanging from the ceiling. It's kind of like airline people. You need a CB radio and maybe a loose 12 volt chest freezer. They are very affordable, these days.

  • @timwebb8153
    @timwebb8153 7 месяцев назад +1

    I talk to myself to keep me from going insane! Keep calm and sail on Holly.

  • @Willy_Peter
    @Willy_Peter 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas 🎅

  • @cliffingram270
    @cliffingram270 7 месяцев назад

    I totally get it Becka, animals really do it to you, right decision though. Happy Christmas to you both from Portugal.

  • @williamtownsend3279
    @williamtownsend3279 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas Holly.

  • @38below39
    @38below39 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Xmas, Holly. Have a SNORT of Rum

  • @russellclement2058
    @russellclement2058 7 месяцев назад +1

    Merry Xmas Holly ,, Dont worry about talking to your self, I do it all the time ,, some times its the only way to get a straight answer 🙂

  • @davejones290
    @davejones290 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas from Ireland

  • @bryanb1259
    @bryanb1259 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas Holly 🎄🎁

  • @jamesmaguire3973
    @jamesmaguire3973 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas Holly

  • @joetabone2902
    @joetabone2902 7 месяцев назад

    merry Christmas to you

  • @rainfinger
    @rainfinger 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great video, remembering what it was like from our circumnavigation in the 1980s, presently sailing the Eastern Atlantic, headed for Brazil. My wife's book is a good one, published by Austin Macauley of New York, and available on Amazon, literally a fictional story of sailing and adventure: "Seychelle and the Cannabis Yachties". It is very entertaining, hoping you will give it a read and a review.

  • @mikeh1404
    @mikeh1404 7 месяцев назад

    Happy Christmas 🎄🎂🥳

  • @deansutherland3570
    @deansutherland3570 7 месяцев назад

    Love it
    Cheers from🇨🇦

  • @mervswan1121
    @mervswan1121 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks!

  • @moopurce8973
    @moopurce8973 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks Holly.

  • @SamuelKTennis
    @SamuelKTennis 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much Holly for accrediting my sanity! I used to have a parrot, now a late parrot, and that was my excuse when talking to myself - but the habit proves hard to break ;-)

  • @alkempton1512
    @alkempton1512 7 месяцев назад

    Well done

  • @royferguson2297
    @royferguson2297 7 месяцев назад

    Another place I visited on my first trip to sea, called at Yandina & Honiara in summer 1975.

  • @SVBLUEBELL
    @SVBLUEBELL 7 месяцев назад

    Love ypur vids❤

  • @tomas5376
    @tomas5376 7 месяцев назад

    Feliz Navidad Holly🎄🎄🎄

  • @Jaantoenen
    @Jaantoenen 7 месяцев назад

    Merry Christmas 🎄 Holly
    Your indeeller is your 🏆 champion

  • @williamlantz4435
    @williamlantz4435 7 месяцев назад

    Really love your your videos
    Your comings and goings, your handling of challenges. Good on ya mate. (Ohio guy trying to sound Australian).

  • @rcameronbryce186
    @rcameronbryce186 7 месяцев назад

    Love the way you're building videos lately . . . getting progressively better for sure!! Lots of good practical content embedded in your vids, and wonder if you could do a special vid on practical techniques that you've discovered and have been using on Gekko to make soloing easier and safer ?

  • @MarkWYoung-ky4uc
    @MarkWYoung-ky4uc 7 месяцев назад

    Have a "HOLLY" Jolly Christmas...Merry Christmas Captain!😂🎄🎅☃