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

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  • Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
  • 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 19 дней назад +33

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

  • @nearlynormal
    @nearlynormal 20 дней назад +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 дней назад +31

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

  • @scottbaker9066
    @scottbaker9066 10 дней назад +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 дней назад +17

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

  • @Sp3ktral22
    @Sp3ktral22 4 дня назад

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

  • @sailingnstuff
    @sailingnstuff 19 дней назад +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 18 дней назад +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 19 дней назад +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 16 дней назад +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 18 дней назад +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 дней назад +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 дней назад +6

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

    • @truestory923
      @truestory923 19 дней назад +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 19 дней назад +2

      @@truestory923. So true

  • @johnbeck2797
    @johnbeck2797 19 дней назад +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 дней назад +15

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

  • @utrips4free
    @utrips4free 20 дней назад +10

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

  • @ElizabethMargerle
    @ElizabethMargerle 20 дней назад +9

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

  • @knutarneaakra6013
    @knutarneaakra6013 20 дней назад +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 19 дней назад

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

  • @brucewalker5890
    @brucewalker5890 19 дней назад +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 19 дней назад +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 19 дней назад

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

  • @chhindz
    @chhindz 20 дней назад +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 дней назад +1

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

  • @oreilly1237878
    @oreilly1237878 20 дней назад +6

    So glad you arrived safely.

  • @quolls2
    @quolls2 20 дней назад +6

    Morning 😀 welome to Australia 🇦🇺

    • @egoodyear
      @egoodyear 20 дней назад +2

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

  • @gss7271
    @gss7271 19 дней назад +3

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

  • @bryansmith1920
    @bryansmith1920 19 дней назад +3

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

  • @billb3444
    @billb3444 19 дней назад +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 дней назад +1

    Love you, Holly.

  • @painfree.yourself
    @painfree.yourself 19 дней назад +1

    Always a pleasure watching your videos. ❤

  • @Pushyhog
    @Pushyhog 17 дней назад

    i know the inspectors loved hangin with you.

  • @patreilly4293
    @patreilly4293 16 дней назад

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

  • @bravofighter
    @bravofighter 19 дней назад +2

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

  • @allenhaney9439
    @allenhaney9439 12 дней назад

    Great content young lady. Your attitude is refreshing.

  • @fredread9216
    @fredread9216 19 дней назад +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 дней назад +2

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

  • @williesful
    @williesful 13 дней назад

    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 😊

  • @karlschmitt6231
    @karlschmitt6231 17 дней назад

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

  • @dansplett8303
    @dansplett8303 19 дней назад +2

    Great for you to have a break from sailing your vessel

  • @GoneSailingCA
    @GoneSailingCA 19 дней назад +3

    nice sail Holly - thanks

  • @accobra7515
    @accobra7515 15 дней назад

    So enjoy your new videos. Thanks 🍻

  • @lonewaer
    @lonewaer 19 дней назад +3

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

  • @coolblue5929
    @coolblue5929 16 дней назад

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

  • @propertymanagement7011
    @propertymanagement7011 19 дней назад +1

    Thanks Tish!

  • @dentaltok
    @dentaltok 19 дней назад +2

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

  • @eba44
    @eba44 9 дней назад

    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 16 дней назад

    Wow what a great trip Thanks for sharing

  • @johndorrington3461
    @johndorrington3461 19 дней назад

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

  • @rimasmeleshyus9486
    @rimasmeleshyus9486 20 дней назад +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  19 дней назад +1

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

  • @paulhunter8486
    @paulhunter8486 17 дней назад

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

  • @sammayo9970
    @sammayo9970 18 дней назад

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

  • @Davidhamnett
    @Davidhamnett 10 дней назад

    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 дней назад +3

    Nice to see you enjoying some friends company. 🎉

  • @damienlery7550
    @damienlery7550 17 дней назад

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

  • @helenw7054
    @helenw7054 17 дней назад

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

  • @ASDPOWER
    @ASDPOWER 20 дней назад +2

    Loving your chilled vids!!

  • @woundedwhale786
    @woundedwhale786 19 дней назад

    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 😊

  • @suzannechance5876
    @suzannechance5876 19 дней назад +2

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

  • @contentforcoaches
    @contentforcoaches 20 дней назад +2

    Wow, wow, wow!!! Beautiful!!

  • @ASDPOWER
    @ASDPOWER 20 дней назад +3

    Greetings from Perth!!

  • @scottelliott6900
    @scottelliott6900 18 дней назад

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

  • @chrisstratton987
    @chrisstratton987 19 дней назад +1

    Holly, I loved this upload!!!

  • @holodeckdragon8876
    @holodeckdragon8876 7 дней назад

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

  • @MrJuvefrank
    @MrJuvefrank 18 дней назад

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

  • @UUBrahman
    @UUBrahman 19 дней назад +1

    Bravo Wind Hippie!

  • @paulsteventon8315
    @paulsteventon8315 18 дней назад

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

  • @katesmiles4208
    @katesmiles4208 19 дней назад +3

    Welcome to Queensland ❤❤❤

  • @echoravenrider932
    @echoravenrider932 20 дней назад +2

    Glad you got a nice rest!! ❤

  • @moussabouhare6432
    @moussabouhare6432 5 дней назад

    You are really very strong 💪🏻

  • @richmorpurgo5554
    @richmorpurgo5554 16 дней назад

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

  • @shellyek6237
    @shellyek6237 19 дней назад +1

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

  • @mattdoherty753
    @mattdoherty753 18 дней назад

    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!

  • @marcellacruser951
    @marcellacruser951 20 дней назад +2

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

  • @olivierorban787
    @olivierorban787 6 дней назад

    Hello
    Cool boat!
    Same as Jacqueline from sailing loveworkx

  • @DLBard-bv2nd
    @DLBard-bv2nd 19 дней назад +1

    Great time with friends. 🤗💖

  • @Shibalvr
    @Shibalvr 19 дней назад

    Great Episode! Enjoy. 😊😊😊😊

  • @lorettaleger2825
    @lorettaleger2825 19 дней назад

    That was amazing. Thank you

  • @johnfraser6013
    @johnfraser6013 19 дней назад +1

    Great times ~ thanks for sharing. 👍👍

  • @piecesofbrokentime4803
    @piecesofbrokentime4803 19 дней назад

    ❤ This was beautiful!

  • @garywilliams72
    @garywilliams72 19 дней назад

    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.

  • @MrBJPhotography
    @MrBJPhotography 19 дней назад

    Amazing journey thanks for sharing..

  • @Ellerysdad
    @Ellerysdad 19 дней назад

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

  • @chromeplatedcowboy1303
    @chromeplatedcowboy1303 19 дней назад +1

    Love your content!

  • @looyosummers5796
    @looyosummers5796 19 дней назад

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

  • @MaMa-st2eg
    @MaMa-st2eg 19 дней назад +1

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

  • @csjmoore
    @csjmoore 19 дней назад +1

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

  • @IndigoLotusSanctuary-zn2dd
    @IndigoLotusSanctuary-zn2dd 9 дней назад

    Live your sock book mark!

  • @DBowen-os2cv
    @DBowen-os2cv 19 дней назад

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

  • @williamstreet4304
    @williamstreet4304 18 дней назад +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.

  • @joesoutdoorplaces
    @joesoutdoorplaces 16 дней назад

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

  • @carolhumphreys2829
    @carolhumphreys2829 20 дней назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @IanMcNeillclimb8
    @IanMcNeillclimb8 19 дней назад +1

    Inspired sailing (powered) lovely scenes and takes ❤

  • @bexallen4875
    @bexallen4875 19 дней назад

    That looks like an amazing passage!

  • @varieze117pj7
    @varieze117pj7 19 дней назад

    Good vid. Thank you.

  • @Tedroy
    @Tedroy 18 дней назад

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

    • @johnhaug1747
      @johnhaug1747 18 дней назад

      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 18 дней назад

    Nice sailing trip, Holly. Thanks.

  • @johnolsen394
    @johnolsen394 19 дней назад

    Really enjoy watching your travels. Super intriguing

  • @tawharanui5011
    @tawharanui5011 19 дней назад

    Love your channel. And you of course!

  • @johnnycrash3270
    @johnnycrash3270 18 дней назад

    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

  • @marie-pascaleleonetti1555
    @marie-pascaleleonetti1555 20 дней назад +4

    Bravissimo !!!!😀😀😀

  • @DebReed54
    @DebReed54 19 дней назад

    Nice vacation! Especially after your long solo passage.