Wind Hippie Sailing

Just a minimalist single-hander slowly cruising the world on my Grinde 27' I'm currently in French Polynesia with plans to head to the Cook Islands, Fiji, and beyond this season. . Some background: I grew up on my parent's Cal25 while they were completing their own circumnavigation. Sailing is in my blood, and I've spent more than half my life living on a boat. If you want to learn more about my …

West Sulawesi, Indonesia· Sep 2026

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How to Set a Stern Anchor Solo WHS190Sep 28, 2026 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

PublishedSep 28, 2026

Duration25:22

Views35K

LocationWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

The Red Bastard Strikes Again WHS189A solo sailor services a mainsheet winch and repairs a corroded solar wiring connection in Ekis, Indonesia.Sep 14, 2026 · Kopang, Indonesia

PublishedSep 14, 2026

Duration23:26

Views144K

LocationKopang, Indonesia

Holly vs Entropy WHSE188A solo sailor in Lombok troubleshoots a faulty saltwater pump and incompatible propane regulator on Gekko.Aug 31, 2026 · Kopang, Indonesia

PublishedAug 31, 2026

Duration24:59

Views65K

LocationKopang, Indonesia

Here there be Whirlpools WHS187Navigating the tide rips and whirlpools off the south coast of Lombok requires careful current and weather planning.Aug 17, 2026 · Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

PublishedAug 17, 2026

Duration23:43

Views55K

LocationKecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

In and Out and In Again WHS186Engineers repair a tapered stern tube and replace a worn prop shaft to stop a persistent leak.Aug 2, 2026 · Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

PublishedAug 2, 2026

Duration22:32

Views51K

LocationKecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

What I Found Inside the Stern Tube Changed Everything WHSE184Replacing a failed stuffing box on *Gekko* reveals an eroded stern tube requiring professional fiberglass repair.Jul 20, 2026 · Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

PublishedJul 20, 2026

Duration24:04

Views45K

LocationKecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

Motoring Caused the Leak… So We Motored to Fix It WHSE183A 27-ft sloop transits to a Lombok boatyard to repair a leaking shaft seal and corroded hardware.Jul 6, 2026 · Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

PublishedJul 6, 2026

Duration25:48

Views19K

LocationKecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

Back to the Boat, Back to the Journey WHSE182Replacing a flexible water tank and sealing a leaking mast boot with self-fusing tape on a Grinde 27'.Jun 22, 2026

PublishedJun 22, 2026

Duration24:47

Views29K

Stitching Gecko Back Together WHSE181Holly sews a bow sunshade, V-berth cushions, wind scoops, and rain covers for Gekko before leaving Indonesia for six weeks.Jun 8, 2026 · Maine

PublishedJun 8, 2026

Duration26:18

Views24K

LocationMaine

When the Tide says NO WHSE180Counter-current holds a Grinde 27 to zero knots at full revs while timing a tidal pass in Indonesia.May 25, 2026 · off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia

PublishedMay 25, 2026

Duration24:15

Views18K

Locationoff the coast of Lombok, Indonesia

MY BOAT IS FLOODED!A flooded 27-foot sailboat requires a keel reseal, engine overhaul, and full interior restoration after submersion.May 24, 2026

PublishedMay 24, 2026

Duration34:59

Views83K

Whale Sharks, Dirt Bikes & Empty Waves in Indonesia WHSE179A sailor retrieves a fouled anchor by free-diving after it becomes wedged in a seabed hole.May 11, 2026 · Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia

PublishedMay 11, 2026

Duration23:12

Views9K

LocationKuta, Lombok, Indonesia

A Bay Full of Surprises (Careful Navigation Required) WHSE177Navigating uncharted Indonesian anchorages requires daylight, satellite imagery, and constant vigilance for unmarked seaweed and pearl farms.Apr 13, 2026 · Ekis, Indonesia

PublishedApr 13, 2026

Duration23:45

Views21K

LocationEkis, Indonesia

“I Left My Boat for 2 Months… Here’s What I Came Back To WHSE176Cleaning a carburetor and repairing a fuel switch restored an outboard engine after two months of storage.Mar 30, 2026 · Indonesia

PublishedMar 30, 2026

Duration24:07

Views55K

LocationIndonesia

Homesteading on a Tiny Sailboat in Indonesia WHSE175Practical boat maintenance in Indonesia includes DIY hatch covers, egg storage solutions, and jerry can modifications.Mar 16, 2026 · East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

PublishedMar 16, 2026

Duration26:33

Views76K

LocationEast Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

No Wind, No Engine, Giant Waves WHSE174A Grinde 27's engine fails in a 4-knot tidal rip, leaving the boat drifting backward through breaking waves off Indonesia.Mar 2, 2026 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

PublishedMar 2, 2026

Duration26:08

Views39K

LocationWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

Trapped in Indonesian Paradise WHSE173A 27-ft sailboat crew manages engine repairs and kite-launching logistics while waiting out strong Indonesian winds.Feb 16, 2026 · Bayan, Indonesia

PublishedFeb 16, 2026

Duration24:34

Views19K

LocationBayan, Indonesia

When You Know It's Time to Turn Back WHSE172A Grinde 27 turns back in a 25–30-knot, 5-knot-current pass off Lombok after conditions become dangerous.Feb 2, 2026 · Kec. Ampenan, Indonesia

PublishedFeb 2, 2026

Duration24:41

Views24K

LocationKec. Ampenan, Indonesia

Cruising Beautiful Lombok WHSE171The crew uses the Windy app to time departures and avoid strong tidal currents around Lombok, Indonesia.Jan 19, 2026 · Gili Gedi, Lombok, Indonesia

PublishedJan 19, 2026

Duration29:44

Views21K

LocationGili Gedi, Lombok, Indonesia

Stuck in Lombok Strait WHSE170Navigating the Lombok Strait requires timing tidal currents and avoiding unlit FADs and unmarked pearl farms.Jan 5, 2026 · Bali, Indonesia

PublishedJan 5, 2026

Duration29:05

Views30K

LocationBali, Indonesia

Where to get More!The Grinde 27 sailor is unlocking Patreon content detailing recovery from a concussion and future circumnavigation plans.Dec 22, 2025 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

PublishedDec 22, 2025

Duration3:39

Views25K

LocationWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

Farewell for NowThe Wind Hippie Sailing channel is pausing production for one month due to the creator's severe concussion.Oct 13, 2025

PublishedOct 13, 2025

Duration6:38

Views67K

Navigating Hazards at Sea in Indonesia WHSE171Timing arrival at the Lombok Strait for slack tide helps avoid the passage's notorious 8-knot currents.Sep 29, 2025 · Kapuas, Indonesia

PublishedSep 29, 2025

Duration24:54

Views26K

LocationKapuas, Indonesia

Surf, Kite, Watermelon, Repeat WHSE 170The crew repairs a damaged foil mount on their boat Gekko while cruising the island of Roti.Sep 15, 2025 · Kapuas, Indonesia

PublishedSep 15, 2025

Duration25:01

Views16K

LocationKapuas, Indonesia

Indonesia Gives Warmest Welcome to Sailors WHSE170Clearing into Kupang, Indonesia, requires visiting biosecurity, customs, immigration, and the harbor master in a specific order.Sep 1, 2025 · Kupang, Indonesia

PublishedSep 1, 2025

Duration23:19

Views20K

LocationKupang, Indonesia

Rough Entry into Indonesia WHSE168The crew of *Gekko* navigates a dangerous tide rip while entering Kupang, Indonesia, without a clearance agent.Aug 18, 2025 · Kupang, Indonesia

PublishedAug 18, 2025

Duration27:28

Views55K

LocationKupang, Indonesia

Daily Buzzings by Australian Coast Guard WHSE167A 38-ft sailboat navigates shallow shoals and suspected illegal fishing vessels while transiting from Darwin to Kupang.Aug 4, 2025 · Darwin, Australia

PublishedAug 4, 2025

Duration26:11

Views39K

LocationDarwin, Australia

Wind Vane Broke and I Went in After It WHSE166Holly and Dan repair a sheared wind vane trim tab bolt while underway in heavy following seas.Jul 21, 2025

PublishedJul 21, 2025

Duration26:00

Views61K

No Days Wasted WHSE165Holly and Dan prepare *Gekko* for an Indonesian passage by auditing medical supplies and servicing the wind vane.Jul 7, 2025 · Australia

PublishedJul 7, 2025

Duration26:39

Views21K

LocationAustralia

Is There Such Thing as a Vegan Croc?The crew of the Grinde 27-ft *Gekko* installs a Harken roller furling system while anchored in Darwin, Australia.Jun 23, 2025

PublishedJun 23, 2025

Duration25:59

Views15K

Making Myself Croc Feed in Darwin WHSE164A 27-ft Grinde sailboat navigates tidal currents and visa complications while arriving in Darwin, Australia.Jun 9, 2025

PublishedJun 9, 2025

Duration26:34

Views29K

Riding the Current to Darwin WHSE163A crew times tidal currents to navigate a narrow, shoal-heavy shortcut toward Darwin, Australia.May 26, 2025 · Arafura Sea, off the coast of Northern Territory, Australia

PublishedMay 26, 2025

Duration26:04

Views34K

LocationArafura Sea, off the coast of Northern Territory, Australia

Sailing Northern Australia's Gugari Rip WHSE162A sailboat navigates the narrow Gugari Rip in the Wessel Islands by timing the transit for slack tide.May 12, 2025 · Gugari Rip (Hole-in-the-Wall), Wessel Islands, Australia

PublishedMay 12, 2025

Duration25:16

Views31K

LocationGugari Rip (Hole-in-the-Wall), Wessel Islands, Australia

Double Trouble: How Many Times Can I Get the Current Wrong? WHSE161A sailboat crew navigates the Hole in the Wall passage in northern Australia despite unpredictable tidal currents.Apr 28, 2025 · Gove, Northern Territory, Australia

PublishedApr 28, 2025

Duration25:59

Views55K

LocationGove, Northern Territory, Australia

Torres Strait: The Lost FilesA 27-foot sailboat transits the Torres Strait and Gove by timing tidal currents and weather windows.Apr 15, 2025

PublishedApr 15, 2025

Duration20:37

Views32K

Big Weather Our Final Push Before the Torres Strait WHSE160The crew of *Gekko* navigates the Great Barrier Reef in 30-knot winds before reaching the Torres Strait.Mar 31, 2025 · Queensland, Australia

PublishedMar 31, 2025

Duration28:56

Views39K

LocationQueensland, Australia

DID I JUST DIE??Holly finds a bilge leak on Gekko during a wet-season storm at Grupuk, Lombok.Mar 17, 2025 · Lombok Tengah, Indonesia

PublishedMar 17, 2025

Duration13:54

Views67K

LocationLombok Tengah, Indonesia

Winds, Waves, and Wildfires Sailing Australia's Rugged Coast WHSE159A sailboat navigates the remote Queensland coast in 30-knot winds while transiting toward the Torres Strait.Mar 3, 2025 · Lizard Island, Australia

PublishedMar 3, 2025

Duration26:45

Views46K

LocationLizard Island, Australia

Fiesty Sail to Lizard Island WHSE158The crew sails 106 miles to Lizard Island using only a headsail to manage 35-knot following winds.Feb 17, 2025 · Queensland, Australia

PublishedFeb 17, 2025

Duration26:33

Views46K

LocationQueensland, Australia

When Life Brings You Squalls WHSE157The crew installs a new Harken offshore furling drum and builds a custom dinghy bridle at Low Island.Feb 3, 2025 · Queensland, Australia

PublishedFeb 3, 2025

Duration25:31

Views27K

LocationQueensland, Australia

Why Your Tender Determines Your Life WHSE156A solo sailor upgrades from a fiberglass rowboat to a Highfield Ultralight 240 for improved stability and handling.Jan 20, 2025 · Cairns, Australia

PublishedJan 20, 2025

Duration23:27

Views28K

LocationCairns, Australia

Sailing Life Up a River WHSE156The crew manages boat maintenance and mooring departures while cruising near Port Douglas, Australia.Jan 6, 2025 · Townsville, Australia

PublishedJan 6, 2025

Duration27:39

Views42K

LocationTownsville, Australia

Cruising the Great Barrier Reef-Not Always a Picnic WHSE 156A 36-foot sailboat navigates the shallow, tide-dependent river entrance at Port Douglas, Australia, after a coastal passage.Dec 23, 2024 · Cairns, Australia

PublishedDec 23, 2024

Duration26:14

Views38K

LocationCairns, Australia

Shrimps on the Barbie WHSE155A sailboat crew navigates the Cairns river mouth against strong currents and manages a major bilge leak.Dec 9, 2024 · Cairns, Australia

PublishedDec 9, 2024

Duration27:54

Views25K

LocationCairns, Australia

How to Sail My Boat WHSE 154Holly demonstrates techniques for sailing a 4.5-ton boat off moorings and anchors without using an engine.Nov 25, 2024 · Palm Island, Australia

PublishedNov 25, 2024

Duration26:56

Views68K

LocationPalm Island, Australia

We're Leaking Again WHSE153The 30-foot sailboat GEKKO undergoes a three-week haul-out for solar upgrades, hull maintenance, and extensive provisioning.Nov 11, 2024

PublishedNov 11, 2024

Duration30:12

Views40K

The Hull Looks Like a Cheese Grater WHSE152Gekko undergoes a full hull refit and engine cooling system repair while hauled out in Townsville, Australia.Oct 28, 2024 · Townsville, Australia

PublishedOct 28, 2024

Duration24:26

Views67K

LocationTownsville, Australia

Dropping the Rudder to Replace the Bushings WHSE151Replacing worn rudder bushings on the sailboat Gekko requires cutting access holes into the fiberglass skeg.Oct 14, 2024 · Townsville, Australia

PublishedOct 14, 2024

Duration27:39

Views46K

LocationTownsville, Australia

A Tale of Two Engine Failures WHSE150The crew replaces a banjo bolt and clears clogged engine threads to reach the haul-out yard.Sep 30, 2024

PublishedSep 30, 2024

Duration29:46

Views62K

Saving Puss WHSE149Holly and Dan restore their fiberglass dinghy Puss by replacing teak runners and reinforcing the centerboard trunk.Sep 16, 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

PublishedSep 16, 2024

Duration23:16

Views22K

LocationGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands

How to Clear into Indonesia WITHOUT an AgentClear into Indonesia at Kupang by visiting biosecurity, customs, immigration, and the harbormaster with printed documentation.Sep 2, 2024 · Kupang, Indonesia

PublishedSep 2, 2024

Duration31:12

Views23K

LocationKupang, Indonesia

Installing Roller Furling on Anchor Rolly Tasker [FULL VIDEO]A Harken roller furling system requires significantly higher forestay tension than traditional hank-on headsails to prevent clicking.Aug 19, 2024 · Australia

PublishedAug 19, 2024

Duration35:18

Views31K

LocationAustralia

Getting Gecko Seaworthy Again WHSE148Holly performs a series of maintenance projects on *Gekko*, including bilge pump installation and anchor chain repairs.Aug 7, 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

PublishedAug 7, 2024

Duration27:42

Views46K

LocationGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Out With the Old in With the New WHS147The 27-foot sailboat GEKKO undergoes a galley remodel to improve storage and workspace efficiency for two people.Jul 22, 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

PublishedJul 22, 2024

Duration31:20

Views95K

LocationGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Epoxy, Dirty Water, Goodbye Chart Table WHSE146Holly and Dan repair a freshwater pump and reorganize the interior of their boat, GEKKO, in Townsville.Jul 8, 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

PublishedJul 8, 2024

Duration23:55

Views49K

LocationGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Two Cyclones, Stewed Chicken Feet, and the Coffee Aunties WHS145A local skipper named Andy secures the boat Gekko in Townsville during two separate cyclone events.Jun 23, 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

PublishedJun 23, 2024

Duration37:28

Views36K

LocationGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Three Girls Cruising Australia WHSE145The sailboat Gekko is prepared for a three-month layup at Townsville Marina to withstand Australian cyclone season.Jun 10, 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

PublishedJun 10, 2024

Duration21:40

Views36K

LocationGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Raja Ampat by Private Sailboat WHSE144The 62-foot Oyster *Uhuru* navigates the limestone karsts of Wayag, Raja Ampat, for remote cruising and diving.May 27, 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

PublishedMay 27, 2024

Duration27:42

Views56K

LocationGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Abandoning Gecko for an Oyster 62' Papua New Guinea to Indonesia WHSE143A 62-foot Oyster motors 1,200 miles from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia during a windless season.May 13, 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

PublishedMay 13, 2024

Duration27:40

Views92K

LocationGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Nine Days Alone- The Final Push to Australia WHSE 142A solo sailor navigates 30-knot winds and 10-foot seas during a nine-day passage to Townsville, Australia.Apr 29, 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

PublishedApr 29, 2024

Duration29:05

Views156K

LocationGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands

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