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· 09/2026

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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.12/10/2026

Publicado12/10/2026

Duração29:39

Visualizações27K

How to Set a Stern Anchor Solo WHS19028/09/2026 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publicado28/09/2026

Duração25:22

Visualizações46K

LocalizaçãoWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

The Red Bastard Strikes Again WHS189A solo sailor services a mainsheet winch and repairs a corroded solar wiring connection in Ekis, Indonesia.14/09/2026 · Kopang, Indonesia

Publicado14/09/2026

Duração23:26

Visualizações169K

LocalizaçãoKopang, Indonesia

Holly vs Entropy WHSE188A solo sailor in Lombok troubleshoots a faulty saltwater pump and incompatible propane regulator on Gekko.31/08/2026 · Kopang, Indonesia

Publicado31/08/2026

Duração24:59

Visualizações67K

LocalizaçãoKopang, Indonesia

Here there be Whirlpools WHS187Navigating the tide rips and whirlpools off the south coast of Lombok requires careful current and weather planning.17/08/2026 · Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

Publicado17/08/2026

Duração23:43

Visualizações59K

LocalizaçãoKecamatan 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.2/08/2026 · Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

Publicado2/08/2026

Duração22:32

Visualizações52K

LocalizaçãoKecamatan 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.20/07/2026 · Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

Publicado20/07/2026

Duração24:04

Visualizações46K

LocalizaçãoKecamatan 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.6/07/2026 · Kecamatan Kopang, Indonesia

Publicado6/07/2026

Duração25:48

Visualizações19K

LocalizaçãoKecamatan 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'.22/06/2026

Publicado22/06/2026

Duração24:47

Visualizações30K

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.8/06/2026 · Maine

Publicado8/06/2026

Duração26:18

Visualizações24K

LocalizaçãoMaine

When the Tide says NO WHSE180Counter-current holds a Grinde 27 to zero knots at full revs while timing a tidal pass in Indonesia.25/05/2026 · off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia

Publicado25/05/2026

Duração24:15

Visualizações18K

Localizaçãooff 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.24/05/2026

Publicado24/05/2026

Duração34:59

Visualizações84K

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.11/05/2026 · Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia

Publicado11/05/2026

Duração23:12

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoKuta, 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.13/04/2026 · Ekis, Indonesia

Publicado13/04/2026

Duração23:45

Visualizações22K

LocalizaçãoEkis, 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.30/03/2026 · Indonesia

Publicado30/03/2026

Duração24:07

Visualizações56K

LocalizaçãoIndonesia

Homesteading on a Tiny Sailboat in Indonesia WHSE175Practical boat maintenance in Indonesia includes DIY hatch covers, egg storage solutions, and jerry can modifications.16/03/2026 · East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Publicado16/03/2026

Duração26:33

Visualizações105K

LocalizaçãoEast 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.2/03/2026 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publicado2/03/2026

Duração26:08

Visualizações40K

LocalizaçãoWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

Trapped in Indonesian Paradise WHSE173A 27-ft sailboat crew manages engine repairs and kite-launching logistics while waiting out strong Indonesian winds.16/02/2026 · Bayan, Indonesia

Publicado16/02/2026

Duração24:34

Visualizações19K

LocalizaçãoBayan, 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.2/02/2026 · Kec. Ampenan, Indonesia

Publicado2/02/2026

Duração24:41

Visualizações25K

LocalizaçãoKec. Ampenan, Indonesia

Cruising Beautiful Lombok WHSE171The crew uses the Windy app to time departures and avoid strong tidal currents around Lombok, Indonesia.19/01/2026 · Gili Gedi, Lombok, Indonesia

Publicado19/01/2026

Duração29:44

Visualizações22K

LocalizaçãoGili Gedi, Lombok, Indonesia

Stuck in Lombok Strait WHSE170Navigating the Lombok Strait requires timing tidal currents and avoiding unlit FADs and unmarked pearl farms.5/01/2026 · Bali, Indonesia

Publicado5/01/2026

Duração29:05

Visualizações30K

LocalizaçãoBali, Indonesia

Where to get More!The Grinde 27 sailor is unlocking Patreon content detailing recovery from a concussion and future circumnavigation plans.22/12/2025 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publicado22/12/2025

Duração3:39

Visualizações25K

LocalizaçãoWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

Farewell for NowThe Wind Hippie Sailing channel is pausing production for one month due to the creator's severe concussion.13/10/2025

Publicado13/10/2025

Duração6:38

Visualizações68K

Navigating Hazards at Sea in Indonesia WHSE171Timing arrival at the Lombok Strait for slack tide helps avoid the passage's notorious 8-knot currents.29/09/2025 · Kapuas, Indonesia

Publicado29/09/2025

Duração24:54

Visualizações27K

LocalizaçãoKapuas, Indonesia

Surf, Kite, Watermelon, Repeat WHSE 170The crew repairs a damaged foil mount on their boat Gekko while cruising the island of Roti.15/09/2025 · Kapuas, Indonesia

Publicado15/09/2025

Duração25:01

Visualizações16K

LocalizaçãoKapuas, Indonesia

Indonesia Gives Warmest Welcome to Sailors WHSE170Clearing into Kupang, Indonesia, requires visiting biosecurity, customs, immigration, and the harbor master in a specific order.1/09/2025 · Kupang, Indonesia

Publicado1/09/2025

Duração23:19

Visualizações20K

LocalizaçãoKupang, Indonesia

Rough Entry into Indonesia WHSE168The crew of *Gekko* navigates a dangerous tide rip while entering Kupang, Indonesia, without a clearance agent.18/08/2025 · Kupang, Indonesia

Publicado18/08/2025

Duração27:28

Visualizações59K

LocalizaçãoKupang, 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.4/08/2025 · Darwin, Australia

Publicado4/08/2025

Duração26:11

Visualizações39K

LocalizaçãoDarwin, 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.21/07/2025

Publicado21/07/2025

Duração26:00

Visualizações62K

No Days Wasted WHSE165Holly and Dan prepare *Gekko* for an Indonesian passage by auditing medical supplies and servicing the wind vane.7/07/2025 · Australia

Publicado7/07/2025

Duração26:39

Visualizações21K

LocalizaçãoAustralia

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.23/06/2025

Publicado23/06/2025

Duração25:59

Visualizações15K

Making Myself Croc Feed in Darwin WHSE164A 27-ft Grinde sailboat navigates tidal currents and visa complications while arriving in Darwin, Australia.9/06/2025

Publicado9/06/2025

Duração26:34

Visualizações29K

Riding the Current to Darwin WHSE163A crew times tidal currents to navigate a narrow, shoal-heavy shortcut toward Darwin, Australia.26/05/2025 · Arafura Sea, off the coast of Northern Territory, Australia

Publicado26/05/2025

Duração26:04

Visualizações34K

LocalizaçãoArafura 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.12/05/2025 · Gugari Rip (Hole-in-the-Wall), Wessel Islands, Australia

Publicado12/05/2025

Duração25:16

Visualizações31K

LocalizaçãoGugari 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.28/04/2025 · Gove, Northern Territory, Australia

Publicado28/04/2025

Duração25:59

Visualizações55K

LocalizaçãoGove, Northern Territory, Australia

Torres Strait: The Lost FilesA 27-foot sailboat transits the Torres Strait and Gove by timing tidal currents and weather windows.15/04/2025

Publicado15/04/2025

Duração20:37

Visualizações32K

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.31/03/2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado31/03/2025

Duração28:56

Visualizações39K

LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

DID I JUST DIE??Holly finds a bilge leak on Gekko during a wet-season storm at Grupuk, Lombok.17/03/2025 · Lombok Tengah, Indonesia

Publicado17/03/2025

Duração13:54

Visualizações68K

LocalizaçãoLombok 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.3/03/2025 · Lizard Island, Australia

Publicado3/03/2025

Duração26:45

Visualizações46K

LocalizaçãoLizard 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.17/02/2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado17/02/2025

Duração26:33

Visualizações46K

LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

When Life Brings You Squalls WHSE157The crew installs a new Harken offshore furling drum and builds a custom dinghy bridle at Low Island.3/02/2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado3/02/2025

Duração25:31

Visualizações27K

LocalizaçãoQueensland, 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.20/01/2025 · Cairns, Australia

Publicado20/01/2025

Duração23:27

Visualizações28K

LocalizaçãoCairns, Australia

Sailing Life Up a River WHSE156The crew manages boat maintenance and mooring departures while cruising near Port Douglas, Australia.6/01/2025 · Townsville, Australia

Publicado6/01/2025

Duração27:39

Visualizações43K

LocalizaçãoTownsville, 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.23/12/2024 · Cairns, Australia

Publicado23/12/2024

Duração26:14

Visualizações38K

LocalizaçãoCairns, Australia

Shrimps on the Barbie WHSE155A sailboat crew navigates the Cairns river mouth against strong currents and manages a major bilge leak.9/12/2024 · Cairns, Australia

Publicado9/12/2024

Duração27:54

Visualizações25K

LocalizaçãoCairns, 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.25/11/2024 · Palm Island, Australia

Publicado25/11/2024

Duração26:56

Visualizações68K

LocalizaçãoPalm 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.11/11/2024

Publicado11/11/2024

Duração30:12

Visualizações41K

The Hull Looks Like a Cheese Grater WHSE152Gekko undergoes a full hull refit and engine cooling system repair while hauled out in Townsville, Australia.28/10/2024 · Townsville, Australia

Publicado28/10/2024

Duração24:26

Visualizações67K

LocalizaçãoTownsville, Australia

Dropping the Rudder to Replace the Bushings WHSE151Replacing worn rudder bushings on the sailboat Gekko requires cutting access holes into the fiberglass skeg.14/10/2024 · Townsville, Australia

Publicado14/10/2024

Duração27:39

Visualizações46K

LocalizaçãoTownsville, Australia

A Tale of Two Engine Failures WHSE150The crew replaces a banjo bolt and clears clogged engine threads to reach the haul-out yard.30/09/2024

Publicado30/09/2024

Duração29:46

Visualizações62K

Saving Puss WHSE149Holly and Dan restore their fiberglass dinghy Puss by replacing teak runners and reinforcing the centerboard trunk.16/09/2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publicado16/09/2024

Duração23:16

Visualizações22K

LocalizaçãoGuadalcanal, 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.2/09/2024 · Kupang, Indonesia

Publicado2/09/2024

Duração31:12

Visualizações23K

LocalizaçãoKupang, 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.19/08/2024 · Australia

Publicado19/08/2024

Duração35:18

Visualizações31K

LocalizaçãoAustralia

Getting Gecko Seaworthy Again WHSE148Holly performs a series of maintenance projects on *Gekko*, including bilge pump installation and anchor chain repairs.7/08/2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publicado7/08/2024

Duração27:42

Visualizações46K

LocalizaçãoGuadalcanal, 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.22/07/2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publicado22/07/2024

Duração31:20

Visualizações95K

LocalizaçãoGuadalcanal, 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.8/07/2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publicado8/07/2024

Duração23:55

Visualizações49K

LocalizaçãoGuadalcanal, 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.23/06/2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publicado23/06/2024

Duração37:28

Visualizações36K

LocalizaçãoGuadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Three Girls Cruising Australia WHSE145The sailboat Gekko is prepared for a three-month layup at Townsville Marina to withstand Australian cyclone season.10/06/2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publicado10/06/2024

Duração21:40

Visualizações36K

LocalizaçãoGuadalcanal, 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.27/05/2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publicado27/05/2024

Duração27:42

Visualizações56K

LocalizaçãoGuadalcanal, 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.13/05/2024 · Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Publicado13/05/2024

Duração27:40

Visualizações92K

LocalizaçãoGuadalcanal, 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