Sail Rips on Engineless Passage to New Zealand WHSE112 

It warms my heart to see we have young women with such depth of character.out there in this world there is hope for humanity

I am 84. When I hand sew like that, I tie a knot every few stitches. That way if one stitch gets cut only an inch or so is affected. that works for me

Fearless, and calm under fire. Now those are a couple of real sailors! Cheers.

I just love how a sail rips and you take it so naturally and matter of factly. Other youtubers would have presented this as a major emergency. Then the engine is not working and you just sail anyway haha. Other youtube sailors this would have been a major show stopper and there you are sailing anyways. So nice to see you sisterly sailing by love to see the great relationship there. Keep sailing on !. Fair winds !

Love the rusted tea kettle, and drinking tin. Nice to see real world, not the usual youtube perfection.

I don't have a question for your mom but, I do have a statement. " These two girls are amazing. What a life you gave them. Well done".

I am totally impresticled, Hip, hip. Sail safe Holly and friends.

MOM QUESTION: How concerned were you with BOTH daughters ON the vessel with NO working engine? Note: I can only imagine how proud you are to have raised two girls who are doing bold things and living an adventurous life that they have chosen.

Another wonderful episode showing Master Mariner Molly and sister Tika enjoying a life on the Ocean waves. Respect to you both for the fun and fortitude you share as shipmates✌No question for your Mom, but, true respect given for the love, and the loving she gave conceiving, raising, teaching, instilling utter confidence, and letting loose not one but two very capable Ocean sailors!⛵ Respect and Regards🏴‍☠May the love the three of you share be as timeless as the tides and as deep as the Oceans and Seas 🌌

Was the transition from boat life to land life challenging with three kids who grew up on the water? Also kudos to mom and dad for raising such creative and challenge embracing kids!

Kudos to the both of you!!! This is REAL LIFE sailing at its finest, none of that "sailing in paradise" and "everything goes as planned" type sailing,. Nothing but the RAW truth of what we sailors really go through on a passage. Being prepared for what will always go afoul is why these two mermaids made it safely to their destination despite what mother nature threw at them.

Your best film for me was this one. Very relaxed . Bravo .. You're a treasure.

Gotta say Holly, having your sister on the boat has been a lot of fun... I'm afraid if I was on a your boat with a sibling of mine, one of us would spend half the day being towed in the dingy... You two are a blast together, looking forward to more of that closeness when your mom joins you.

Beautiful filmography and scenery, love how you handled the rip in your sail, love your channel ❤

Amazing how far a positive mental attitude can take you - around the world and further.

Thanks girls for taking me on the passage with you, amazing! You are simply an inspiration to us all take care both of you.

Question for mom: I am so proud of your lovely daughter- as if she were my own. I can only imagine the great sense of pride you must have for her. You certainly have a lovely family. That said, do you sometimes watch her videos and think- oh for Pete’s sake Holly, why don’t you get a backup sail?! Or how about a more reliable engine? There’s no question that she’s as resourceful as they come, but do you ever worry ?

U set my heart at ease and at the same time get it racing thinking I may be able to cross an ocean lol. Ocean crossing isn't my favorite part of cruising, but in order to get where I wanna go I'll need to do it. You make me feel it's possible!

Two peas in a pod, super teamwork, infectious happiness

Dear mom, congratulations on raising such amazing children 👍👍

I am now over 65 and watching you and sister Tika enjoying a life on the sea reminds me of my time when I used to use all of my 40 day vacation leave to spend summer at sea on my boat with my 4 children. THERE IS ONE THING I WISH ASK YOU (not Mum though) AND TO SHARE WITH YOU I live on a very small mostly island, so we can obviously see a relaxing sea view from most places but we also have seen and experienced some of the most unimaginable storms and mishaps, live with our own eyes. And so we have an old saying which goes "The see has a soft pleasing belly but a very hard deadly head" As you know, unless you’ve figured out a way to skip out on sleep, etc. you’re going to finally have to forego a constant watch while alone (which is technically illegal, but we’ll leave that argument for another day) - and so you’re going to have TO ROLL THE DICE and take a chance that could cost your life because YOU REALLY ARE ALONE OUT THERE. So while you need to change the sails or whatever else must be done on deck - Do you at least carry with you - always tied to your jacket - and/or strapped to you waist while in a swimsuite - a Marine grade portable satelite comminication device you could use in an emergency? Remember that should one or more things go wrong with your boat, your body (legs or arms etc) or a sudden change in wethere, etc - together or in sequence (which is usually the case) you need to be prepared! Even a budget type iridium sat phone such as the Garmin could be used to seek assistance. I hope you would read this and reply. Much love to you and all your loved once :}

Seeing you and your sister just enjoying life is great thanks for sharing

You are hardcore sailors. Very cool😎⛵

welcome to NZ and great to see someone doing a trip like yours not on an expensive boat with all the latest bells and whistles.

Beautiful episode, thankyou we both love watching your adventure.

You really do love the sea it shows.all the best.

You two are amazing! Watching your videos over the past couple years has been such a treat. That is great your mom is coming to visit again!

so nice to see hand sewing again reminds me of the old days

so much fun! HAPPY! HAPPY!!

I am _really_ enjoying the coverage of this voyage. Not everything is turquoise bays and lush green coral atolls, this has much more a Northern hemisphere vibe to it and I really enjoy watching you both work the boat.

Two amazing women who are both very brave, knowledgeable, display a ton of sailing skills

I love it. each episode is better than the last. You girls are killing it.

Hello from New Zealand 🇳🇿 love everything you guys do. 👍👍

Bonjour! Stumbled on your channel via Barry the super cool old seadog... I am 15 videos in and loving every second of your adventure. Really enjoying your sense of humour and your amazing ability to communicate clearly and articulately when detailing the myriad of task required to survive sola on a boat. I live in Newfoundland and you mentioned in an earlier video that you and the fam wintered here when you were younger. For that reason I now feel connected to your oceanic plight to circumnavigate the planet. May the ocean gods be with you... Tell em not to take up too much space, however, because I am coming along for the entire ride 😘

Makes me smile every time love this channel go geck go!

Love your positive attitude while battling through challenges out at sea. You're a huge inspiration to me and help drive my offshore aspirations! Thank you for your great videos.

Wow sewing and sailing at the same time.

You two do work great together and that is so great to see. Be Safe and Happy

😀well done, always fun watching you sailing adventures

Thanks Tish!

So good. Makes me happy to know you are in the world!

Great job on the sail. Working together made it 5 times as fast. Mine ripped in about the same place; it took me 5 hours to mend. That was 40 years ago; I was single-handing but will never forget. Anyway have a great tim

You guys are frickin' inspirational! Much respect! Great vid. Thanks

Awesome video girls!!!! Great job on the sail fix for sure

Enjoy NZ can’t wait to see you in Aussie land question for mum do you miss the adventurous life? Would you ever want to sail the globe again… cudos to you for instilling an adventurous and curious attitude to your beautiful family

Holly, I know you're careful, plan your trips, and always track your weather. I see you in very few long weather, or storms like that. But you usually never have more than you and sis, or a friend or maybe two. I know you have your sail dingy, emergency equipment. But one day, do you ever plan on getting maybe a three man life raft, full of supplies. God for bid, that dingy couldn't handle something serious. I know they're pricey, but today they really come with everything you would ever need. Great episode, and stay safe. 🙏 🌊 ⛵

you guys are the best...make my heart sing too thank you!!! :)

No landfall. That's the best part of a sailing channel.

I got a new set of Elvstrøm sails last year, my old sails are still serviceable, but too big for your boat. When you finally go for new sails, Elvstrøm was competitively priced, and the material seems pretty great. I was surprised how much it reduced my weather helm.

Question for mom: Please tell us about when you first started clearing land in Maine. Did you guys camp in a tent? Did you put much thought into where you started cutting timber? How long before you had a structure to live in? Holly: my daughter and I watch every new episode together. You are a great example of self-sufficiency. Also, please sing more. You and Teiga have such a great friendship. It's really nice to see that. Shane & Reagan Perry

Question for Mom : Was Holly born bright eyed and smiling??? It appears likely. She's a really good young lady, you can be very proud, thanks for bringing her into this world. Patrick

Great sailing footage well done "The Sailing Sisters"

Another great video! Love your Vibe and approach to sailing life. All the best and safe travels!

Wow, torn mainsail feels pretty dangerous on a passage. I am very glad you were able to sew it up! Ask your Mom what it was like being pregnant while cruising on a sailboat. Must have been - different.

Another inpirational video of you both with sunset and music in perfect harmony.. stay safe and thankyou.

I'm so glad to see that your trying yourself to the boat now cuz think what if

Welcome to New Zealand's weather..... and generally southern Australia s too.

Happy ship, happy sailing, happy stitchers, happy sisters, happy days always to all..................There is a happy song there somewhere???

absolutely fascinating. I cannot imagine doing what they are doing.

So happy your making the progress that you hoped to achieve. Appreciate all of your travels Bon voyage. ;-)

I would just say. Well done for having brought up such well adjusted independent children.

MOM Question: My first sailing experience on a "big boat" was on a Cal 25 in the mid-70's when I was 12 or so. My family chartered the boat out of Annapolis for a week. It was fine on the Chesapeake Bay, except my Mom kept hitting her head going up & down the companionway. My brother (9 then) and I both loved it and both still enjoy sailing. I can't imagine crossing oceans on that boat though! What were your secrets? Food storage? Water? Clothing/laundry?

Delightful episode. I found myself singing along. Good times!

Great video. Thanks for sharing it with us.

I love your sound track in last few episodes. I’m about to buy my first boat. A 28’ Compass.

Out of all the sailing channels you are the best. Stay safe.

Holly, you continue to impress. Nothing is too much you just get on with it. Go Holly!!!

Thanks for taking us along. You are the best.

totally amazed at how laid back you are while on passage, If I didn't know better I would think you are crazy being out there without a worry...but I also know how incredibly skilled and talented you are in terms of sailing and keeping all your systems working, keeping the boat moving....I love your attitude and your videos....thank you for sharing this journey!

You and your sister are so beautiful!!! Sail on!!! Good vibes headed your way!! ❤

For your mom: how did you manage anxiety with young kids on deck during passages? How quickly did you integrate them into sail handling? Also, I totally love your general zeitgeist on passage 🤪

"Prithy behave, ye ol' windvane!" ;~P

Question for Dad: How's Mom doing? Two questions for Windhippe: Why no more drone shots and who does your outro music? Love that song, whoever does it. You two be safe and have fun out there. Cheers!

A beautiful sky at the end of the video… that was your present too. ☺️

Great stitching job on the main. Enjoy your visit with Mom, she should be so proud of her daughters. Can't wait for the next video. Thanks, your bravery is undeniable.

❤💛💚 keep living the dream, stay safe, stay happy xxx

Had a sail rip on a Tayana 42 on the way from Bermuda to the Chesapeake, y'all sew wayyyy faster than us. We also had the same issue with tape not sticking because of the rain. Great job, love the channel. Keep being awesome.

Be sure to go to the Great Barrier Island, and find Medlands Beach -- also Steward Island is very sweat, but may be too cold. Loved, loved, loved NZ. Ask Mom, what is her spiritual practice because obvious she much be praying A LOT with a wind hippie like you (said with all good vibes)

When patching big tears like that, I use contact cement before stitching and adding sail tape. Works like a charm! For Mom: was Holly a good boat student during your years of sailing?⛵️⛵️⛵️

You are amazing.

I love Ernie and the cottontop interchanges, I hope to live to cottontop status. These sailors are amazing and this is great video of them handling the sitch and the stitch. Great job!

Love ur videos Holly and the bond between u and ur sister is awesome. How come we never c ur other sibling? Does he sail also? For ur mum-do u miss ur sailing life, do u still get out on the water occasionally, do u guys own ur own boat? I can’t imagine 2 adults and 3 kids travelling on such a small yacht. How did u cope, lots of time on beaches to stretch everyone’s legs? Although that would of been very difficult so far north in the cold country…. Enjoy ur mother/daughter time 🤗🤗🤗

best episode yet, fabulous !

Maisie at the end I almost felt like I was out there on the ocean

Expect it to get colder every day and a sou west front to come along now and again but not too bad. Good luck.

Hey! You guys are awesome and amazing 👏 ❤ ♥ 💖 💕 😍 👏 ❤

Question for mum- what are/were some of your favorite books to read while on passage? Did you instill love of books to Holly? Love Wind Hippie channel and so impressed with Holly's courage solo sailing😊

Thanks guys amazing video ❤

Hi Holly, question for mom: How did you manage to pack enough food for the family for a crossing in a Cal 25? What was a favorite staple?

Good job, much respect. ❤ ⛵

Wooo hoooo! Sail on brave chicklet!

MOM Question: I am starting my solo circumnavigation in my Grinde 1st July 2023 from The Netherlands. My parents are no sailors and tend to worry about me leaving for three years. Although they are proud of me, they also have difficulties to see me leave. Maybe you can say something about having a solo sailing daughter from your perspective. I am looking forward to see you both together again. PS I love to see you having so much fun together as sisters. PPS Nice to see how you repaired the mainsail.

Because your ability to handle a vessel is a gift.

Welcome to Nz hope you get to enjoy what’s left of our summer that we haven’t really had 😁

Great to see your delight and amazing spirit. A really brilliant video Holly. Some of the best sail8ng videos on RU-vid.

I’m on the search for that bottle 😆🍻🍻🍻🍻, what an epic childhood!!🤘🤘

Another great video! Some advice...I think you should invest in a roller furler for your headsail, it makes it much easier and you don't have to leave the cockpit to raise the sail. This is what I have on my Mirage. Also I have all of my sheets going back to the cockpit..Makes life easier, especially in rough weather. I look forward to seeing your videos, I have been watching since day one! Enjoy your vacation with your family. Stay safe......from the east coast of Canada 🇨🇦...it's still winter here! Burrrr!

Enjoy you are great .

A very jovial episode 🙂

Hi. Just watched this episode onboard Soldemar, my Rival 34! A first. Great stuff Holly, totally cool vid!