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 …

Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia· Aug 2026

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Here there be Whirlpools WHS187Aug 17, 2026

PublishedAug 17, 2026

Duration23:43

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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

Views45K

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

Views42K

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

Views18K

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

Views28K

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

Views23K

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

Views81K

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

Views53K

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

Views67K

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

Views37K

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

Views25K

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

Views17K

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

Views22K

LocationAustralia

Is There Such Thing as a Vegan Croc?Jun 23, 2025

PublishedJun 23, 2025

Duration25:59

Views15K

Making Myself Croc Feed in Darwin WHSE164Jun 9, 2025

PublishedJun 9, 2025

Duration26:34

Views30K

Riding the Current to Darwin WHSE163May 26, 2025

PublishedMay 26, 2025

Duration26:04

Views34K

Sailing Northern Australia's Gugari Rip WHSE162May 12, 2025

PublishedMay 12, 2025

Duration25:16

Views32K

Double Trouble: How Many Times Can I Get the Current Wrong? WHSE161Apr 28, 2025

PublishedApr 28, 2025

Duration25:59

Views55K

Torres Strait: The Lost FilesApr 15, 2025

PublishedApr 15, 2025

Duration20:37

Views32K

Big Weather Our Final Push Before the Torres Strait WHSE160Mar 31, 2025

PublishedMar 31, 2025

Duration28:56

Views39K

DID I JUST DIE??Mar 17, 2025

PublishedMar 17, 2025

Duration13:54

Views66K

Winds, Waves, and Wildfires Sailing Australia's Rugged Coast WHSE159Mar 3, 2025

PublishedMar 3, 2025

Duration26:45

Views47K

Fiesty Sail to Lizard Island WHSE158Feb 17, 2025

PublishedFeb 17, 2025

Duration26:33

Views45K

When Life Brings You Squalls WHSE157Feb 3, 2025

PublishedFeb 3, 2025

Duration25:31

Views27K

Why Your Tender Determines Your Life WHSE156Jan 20, 2025

PublishedJan 20, 2025

Duration23:27

Views28K

Sailing Life Up a River WHSE156Jan 6, 2025

PublishedJan 6, 2025

Duration27:39

Views43K

Cruising the Great Barrier Reef-Not Always a Picnic WHSE 156Dec 23, 2024

PublishedDec 23, 2024

Duration26:14

Views39K

Shrimps on the Barbie WHSE155Dec 9, 2024

PublishedDec 9, 2024

Duration27:54

Views25K

How to Sail My Boat WHSE 154Nov 25, 2024

PublishedNov 25, 2024

Duration26:56

Views68K

We're Leaking Again WHSE153Nov 11, 2024

PublishedNov 11, 2024

Duration30:12

Views41K

The Hull Looks Like a Cheese Grater WHSE152Oct 28, 2024

PublishedOct 28, 2024

Duration24:26

Views68K

Dropping the Rudder to Replace the Bushings WHSE151Oct 14, 2024

PublishedOct 14, 2024

Duration27:39

Views46K

A Tale of Two Engine Failures WHSE150Sep 30, 2024

PublishedSep 30, 2024

Duration29:46

Views62K

Saving Puss WHSE149Sep 16, 2024

PublishedSep 16, 2024

Duration23:16

Views22K

How to Clear into Indonesia WITHOUT an AgentSep 2, 2024

PublishedSep 2, 2024

Duration31:12

Views23K

Installing Roller Furling on Anchor Rolly Tasker [FULL VIDEO]Aug 19, 2024

PublishedAug 19, 2024

Duration35:18

Views31K

Getting Gecko Seaworthy Again WHSE148Aug 7, 2024

PublishedAug 7, 2024

Duration27:42

Views47K

Out With the Old in With the New WHS147Jul 22, 2024

PublishedJul 22, 2024

Duration31:20

Views95K

Epoxy, Dirty Water, Goodbye Chart Table WHSE146Jul 8, 2024

PublishedJul 8, 2024

Duration23:55

Views49K

Two Cyclones, Stewed Chicken Feet, and the Coffee Aunties WHS145Jun 23, 2024

PublishedJun 23, 2024

Duration37:28

Views37K

Three Girls Cruising Australia WHSE145Jun 10, 2024

PublishedJun 10, 2024

Duration21:40

Views37K

Raja Ampat by Private Sailboat WHSE144May 27, 2024

PublishedMay 27, 2024

Duration27:42

Views56K

Abandoning Gecko for an Oyster 62' Papua New Guinea to Indonesia WHSE143May 13, 2024

PublishedMay 13, 2024

Duration27:40

Views92K

Nine Days Alone- The Final Push to Australia WHSE 142Apr 29, 2024

PublishedApr 29, 2024

Duration29:05

Views156K

Sailing into a Gale: Solomons to Australia WHSE140Apr 15, 2024

PublishedApr 15, 2024

Duration29:53

Views461K

Stuck in the Solomons Waiting for Weather WHSE139Apr 1, 2024

PublishedApr 1, 2024

Duration29:51

Views551K

No Charts? No Problem Solomon Islands Cruising WHSE138Mar 19, 2024

PublishedMar 19, 2024

Duration27:03

Views43K

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