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· sept. 2026

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Panama Canal Revisited A 27-foot sloop transited the Panama Canal by rafting to a larger vessel to maintain speed requirements.12 oct. 2026

Publié12 oct. 2026

Durée29:39

Vues27K

How to Set a Stern Anchor Solo WHS19028 sept. 2026 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publié28 sept. 2026

Durée25:22

Vues46K

LieuWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

Publié14 sept. 2026

Durée23:26

Vues169K

LieuKopang, Indonesia

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

Publié31 août 2026

Durée24:59

Vues67K

LieuKopang, Indonesia

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

Publié17 août 2026

Durée23:43

Vues59K

LieuKecamatan 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.2 août 2026 · Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

Publié2 août 2026

Durée22:32

Vues52K

LieuKecamatan 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.20 juil. 2026 · Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

Publié20 juil. 2026

Durée24:04

Vues46K

LieuKecamatan 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.6 juil. 2026 · Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

Publié6 juil. 2026

Durée25:48

Vues19K

LieuKecamatan 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'.22 juin 2026

Publié22 juin 2026

Durée24:47

Vues30K

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.8 juin 2026 · Maine

Publié8 juin 2026

Durée26:18

Vues24K

LieuMaine

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

Publié25 mai 2026

Durée24:15

Vues18K

Lieuoff 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.24 mai 2026

Publié24 mai 2026

Durée34:59

Vues84K

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.11 mai 2026 · Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia

Publié11 mai 2026

Durée23:12

Vues9K

LieuKuta, 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.13 avr. 2026 · Ekis, Indonesia

Publié13 avr. 2026

Durée23:45

Vues22K

LieuEkis, 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.30 mars 2026 · Indonesia

Publié30 mars 2026

Durée24:07

Vues56K

LieuIndonesia

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

Publié16 mars 2026

Durée26:33

Vues105K

LieuEast 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.2 mars 2026 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publié2 mars 2026

Durée26:08

Vues40K

LieuWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

Publié16 févr. 2026

Durée24:34

Vues19K

LieuBayan, 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.2 févr. 2026 · Kec. Ampenan, Indonesia

Publié2 févr. 2026

Durée24:41

Vues25K

LieuKec. Ampenan, Indonesia

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

Publié19 janv. 2026

Durée29:44

Vues22K

LieuGili Gedi, Lombok, Indonesia

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

Publié5 janv. 2026

Durée29:05

Vues30K

LieuBali, Indonesia

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

Publié22 déc. 2025

Durée3:39

Vues25K

LieuWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

Publié13 oct. 2025

Durée6:38

Vues68K

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

Publié29 sept. 2025

Durée24:54

Vues27K

LieuKapuas, Indonesia

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

Publié15 sept. 2025

Durée25:01

Vues16K

LieuKapuas, Indonesia

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

Publié1 sept. 2025

Durée23:19

Vues20K

LieuKupang, Indonesia

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

Publié18 août 2025

Durée27:28

Vues59K

LieuKupang, 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.4 août 2025 · Darwin, Australia

Publié4 août 2025

Durée26:11

Vues39K

LieuDarwin, 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.21 juil. 2025

Publié21 juil. 2025

Durée26:00

Vues62K

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

Publié7 juil. 2025

Durée26:39

Vues21K

LieuAustralia

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.23 juin 2025

Publié23 juin 2025

Durée25:59

Vues15K

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

Publié9 juin 2025

Durée26:34

Vues29K

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

Publié26 mai 2025

Durée26:04

Vues34K

LieuArafura 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.12 mai 2025 · Gugari Rip (Hole-in-the-Wall), Wessel Islands, Australia

Publié12 mai 2025

Durée25:16

Vues31K

LieuGugari 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.28 avr. 2025 · Gove, Northern Territory, Australia

Publié28 avr. 2025

Durée25:59

Vues55K

LieuGove, Northern Territory, Australia

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

Publié15 avr. 2025

Durée20:37

Vues32K

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.31 mars 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publié31 mars 2025

Durée28:56

Vues39K

LieuQueensland, Australia

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

Publié17 mars 2025

Durée13:54

Vues68K

LieuLombok 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.3 mars 2025 · Lizard Island, Australia

Publié3 mars 2025

Durée26:45

Vues46K

LieuLizard 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.17 févr. 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publié17 févr. 2025

Durée26:33

Vues46K

LieuQueensland, Australia

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

Publié3 févr. 2025

Durée25:31

Vues27K

LieuQueensland, 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.20 janv. 2025 · Cairns, Australia

Publié20 janv. 2025

Durée23:27

Vues28K

LieuCairns, Australia

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

Publié6 janv. 2025

Durée27:39

Vues43K

LieuTownsville, 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.23 déc. 2024 · Cairns, Australia

Publié23 déc. 2024

Durée26:14

Vues38K

LieuCairns, Australia

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

Publié9 déc. 2024

Durée27:54

Vues25K

LieuCairns, 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.25 nov. 2024 · Palm Island, Australia

Publié25 nov. 2024

Durée26:56

Vues68K

LieuPalm 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.11 nov. 2024

Publié11 nov. 2024

Durée30:12

Vues41K

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

Publié28 oct. 2024

Durée24:26

Vues67K

LieuTownsville, Australia

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

Publié14 oct. 2024

Durée27:39

Vues46K

LieuTownsville, Australia

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

Publié30 sept. 2024

Durée29:46

Vues62K

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

Publié16 sept. 2024

Durée23:16

Vues22K

LieuGuadalcanal, 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.2 sept. 2024 · Kupang, Indonesia

Publié2 sept. 2024

Durée31:12

Vues23K

LieuKupang, 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.19 août 2024 · Australia

Publié19 août 2024

Durée35:18

Vues31K

LieuAustralia

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

Publié7 août 2024

Durée27:42

Vues46K

LieuGuadalcanal, 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.22 juil. 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publié22 juil. 2024

Durée31:20

Vues95K

LieuGuadalcanal, 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.8 juil. 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publié8 juil. 2024

Durée23:55

Vues49K

LieuGuadalcanal, 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.23 juin 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publié23 juin 2024

Durée37:28

Vues36K

LieuGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands

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

Publié10 juin 2024

Durée21:40

Vues36K

LieuGuadalcanal, 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.27 mai 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publié27 mai 2024

Durée27:42

Vues56K

LieuGuadalcanal, 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.13 mai 2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publié13 mai 2024

Durée27:40

Vues92K

LieuGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands

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Arafura Sea, off the coast of Northern Territory, Australia1Australia2Bali, Indonesia1Bayan, Indonesia1Bella Vista, Panama2Cairns, Australia3Cantón Santa Cruz, Ecuador1Coral Sea, between Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands1Darwin, Australia1East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia1Ekis, Indonesia1Fakarava, France1Fatu Hiva, France1French Polynesia1French Polynesia, France1GC-02, Solomon Islands1Gili Gedi, Lombok, Indonesia1Gizo, Solomon Islands1Gove, Northern Territory, Australia1Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands13Gugari Rip (Hole-in-the-Wall), Wessel Islands, Australia1Indonesia1Kapuas, Indonesia2Kec. Ampenan, Indonesia1Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia4Kopang, Indonesia2Kupang, Indonesia3Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia1La Guinea, Panama1Lizard Island, Australia1Lombok Tengah, Indonesia1Luganville, Vanuatu1Maine1Makemo, France1Monson, United States1Moorea-Maiao, France1Nadi, Fiji1Nadroga-Navosa, Fiji1off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia1Palm Island, Australia1Pedro González, Panama1Queensland, Australia3somewhere in the Pacific Ocean1the equatorial Pacific Ocean1Townsville, Australia3Washington, United States1Wellington, New Zealand16West Gela, Solomon Islands1West Sulawesi, Indonesia3Western, Solomon Islands1