Wind Hippie Sailing

  • September 05, 2011
  • Language: EN
  • SAILING YOUTUBERS
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 upbringing, check out episode 3! If it so pleases you, you can follow my channel for original videos about my boat overhaul and day-to-day life aboard If you're interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website :) https://windhippie.com/

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  • Joined: September 05, 2011
  • Subscribers: 104,000
  • Videos: 198
  • Views: 15,119,699
  • Latest Video: July 21, 2025
  • Language: EN

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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.
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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 upbringing, check out episode 3!

If it so pleases you, you can follow my channel for original videos about my boat overhaul and day-to-day life aboard

If you’re interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website 🙂

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Wind Vane Broke and I Went in After It WHSE166
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Wind Vane Broke and I Went in After It WHSE166
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/windhippie Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/windhippie Merch store: https://wind-hippie.myspreadshop.com/ For more regular photo updates and boating life, check out my instagram page: @boatlizard I am a solo sailor w...
  • Jul 21, 2025
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:00
No Days Wasted WHSE165
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No Days Wasted WHSE165
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/windhippie Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/windhippie Merch store: https://wind-hippie.myspreadshop.com/ For more regular photo updates and boating life, check out my instagram page: @boatlizard I am a solo sailor w...
  • Jul 07, 2025
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:39
Is There Such Thing as a Vegan Croc?
Wind Hippie Sailing
Is There Such Thing as a Vegan Croc?
Darwin has a lot to offer! We watched some wild river crocs being hand-fed chicken, met a local musician who plays digereedoo, and experienced Australia's version of a good party Check out Adam Scriven on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/37Cw7Ujht...
  • Jun 23, 2025
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:59
Making Myself Croc Feed in Darwin WHSE164
Wind Hippie Sailing
Making Myself Croc Feed in Darwin WHSE164
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/windhippie Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/windhippie Merch store: https://wind-hippie.myspreadshop.com/ For more regular photo updates and boating life, check out my instagram page: @boatlizard I am a solo sailor w...
  • Jun 09, 2025
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:34
Riding the Current to Darwin WHSE163
Wind Hippie Sailing
Riding the Current to Darwin WHSE163
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/windhippie Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/windhippie Merch store: https://wind-hippie.myspreadshop.com/ For more regular photo updates and boating life, check out my instagram page: @boatlizard I am a solo sailor w...
  • May 26, 2025
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:26:04
Sailing Northern Australia’s Gugari Rip WHSE162
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Sailing Northern Australia’s Gugari Rip WHSE162
Gecko sails through the hole in the wall or gugari rip in Northern Australia. The current can rip through this pass up to 13 knots so we have to time it really carefully to be able to get through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/windhippie Paypal: https://...
  • May 12, 2025
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:25:16

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How to Maine
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How to Maine
How to Maine. All clips from this movie shot in Bremen, Maine during the snow storm on January 27th, 2015. For Jesse because you live in Florida and don't get to have this kind of fun
  • Jan 27, 2015
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:04
Gecko’s First Lightning Storm
Wind Hippie Sailing
Gecko’s First Lightning Storm
I sailed solo to Maple Juice Cove in Maine and weathered out my first thunder and lightning storm If you're interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website :) https://windhippie.com/ Music: Holiday by Vampire Weekend
  • Sep 09, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:39
Time-lapse of building my boat cover
Wind Hippie Sailing
Time-lapse of building my boat cover
If you're interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website :) https://windhippie.com/
  • Sep 09, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:24
Rebuilding the Lockers on Gecko Pt 1
Wind Hippie Sailing
Rebuilding the Lockers on Gecko Pt 1
I started my boat overhaul by tearing out a good part of the interior and rebuilding to optimise storage for blue water cruising If you're interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website :) https://windhippie.com/
  • Sep 09, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:58
The First Look at Gecko’s Interior
Wind Hippie Sailing
The First Look at Gecko’s Interior
Progress Report for Gecko's interior as of February 2018 If you're interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website :) https://windhippie.com/
  • Sep 09, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:00
Gecko Carpentry Progress Pt 2
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Gecko Carpentry Progress Pt 2
February 2018: Gecko is Coming along! I am sanding every stick of wood on the boat. It's all worth it in the end... I think If you're interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website :) https://windhippie.com/
  • Sep 09, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:00
Adventures in Sewing New Boat Cushions
Wind Hippie Sailing
Adventures in Sewing New Boat Cushions
I was given some beautiful foam that I glued together and cut into new boat cushions. I then bought fabric and learned how to sew by making all new cushion covers! If you're interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website :) https://win...
  • Sep 09, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:00
Sanding and Carpentry Pt 3
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Sanding and Carpentry Pt 3
I'm finally painting my bulkheads! There is still a lot of sanding involved, but the end is in sight! If you're interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website :) https://windhippie.com/
  • Sep 09, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:42
Current Mood:
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Current Mood:
Wine If you're interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website :) https://windhippie.com/
  • Sep 09, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:16
Electrical Jam
Wind Hippie Sailing
Electrical Jam
My electrical work is almost done! I pulled all the wires and did a complete overhaul on the whole system If you're interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website :) https://windhippie.com/
  • Sep 09, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:36
Boat Yoga
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Boat Yoga
Playing around with hatches If you're interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website :) https://windhippie.com/ Music: Ganja Smuggling by Eek-A-Mouse
  • Sep 09, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:26
25 Foot Waves Cape Horn
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25 Foot Waves Cape Horn
The icebreaker Laurence Gould has 25 foot waves breaking on the back deck in 50 knot winds south of Cape Horn on the way to Antarctica. If you want to read the full story, check out my website: windhippie.com
  • Oct 07, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:01
Provisioning for Chilly Solo Sailing
Wind Hippie Sailing
Provisioning for Chilly Solo Sailing
I'm getting ready to head south! The temperatures are hanging out in the low forties, and I'm provisioning and thinking of ways to stay warm on my unheated boat If you're interested in more information on my trip, please visit my website :) https://windhi...
  • Oct 28, 2018
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:00
E1: Away and Aground
Wind Hippie Sailing
E1: Away and Aground
I set sail for my 14 day transit from Beaufort to Culebra. Watch me free-climb the mast, talk about running aground, and say goodbye to the US! Visit my website for more photos and stories! https://windhippie.com
  • Apr 22, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:43
Hello and Welcome to my Channel!
Wind Hippie Sailing
Hello and Welcome to my Channel!
  • Apr 23, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:02:24
E2 Storms and Watermelon
Wind Hippie Sailing
E2 Storms and Watermelon
This is the second half of my 14 day solo sail from a North Carolina to Culebra. I encounter my second storm, reflect on life at sea, and finally see land!!
  • Apr 29, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:02
E3: I Sail Solo from St. John to St. Martin, Experiencing Lightning and Strong Headwinds
Wind Hippie Sailing
E3: I Sail Solo from St. John to St. Martin, Experiencing Lightning and Strong Headwinds
I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I learn about heavy-weather sailing, the trials of being solo, and my adventures in paradise. This week I sail overnight...
  • May 06, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:17
Join Me on a Tour of my 27′ Sloop That I’m Solo Sailing Around the World!
Wind Hippie Sailing
Join Me on a Tour of my 27′ Sloop That I’m Solo Sailing Around the World!
I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I learn about heavy-weather sailing, the trials of being solo, and my adventures in paradise. This week I sail overnight...
  • May 06, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:09:09
E4: Solo Sailing from St. John to St. Martin on my 27′ Sloop Through Lightning and Headwinds
Wind Hippie Sailing
E4: Solo Sailing from St. John to St. Martin on my 27′ Sloop Through Lightning and Headwinds
I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I learn about heavy-weather sailing, the trials of being solo, and my adventures in paradise. This week I sail overnight...
  • May 12, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:36
E5: Solo Sailing to Antigua when my Traveler Breaks and I have to Jury-rig a New Mainsheet
Wind Hippie Sailing
E5: Solo Sailing to Antigua when my Traveler Breaks and I have to Jury-rig a New Mainsheet
I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I learn about heavy-weather sailing, the trials of being solo, and my adventures in paradise. This week I sailed from St...
  • May 21, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:02
E6: Solo a Sailing in Antigua clearing in and Dinghy Sailing Depth Sounder Breaks
Wind Hippie Sailing
E6: Solo a Sailing in Antigua clearing in and Dinghy Sailing Depth Sounder Breaks
I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I learn about heavy-weather sailing, the trials of being solo, and my adventures in paradise. This week I sailed from St...
  • May 27, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:49
E7: Single handed Woman Sailing in Antigua Fixing Pump in Head Dinghy Sailing
Wind Hippie Sailing
E7: Single handed Woman Sailing in Antigua Fixing Pump in Head Dinghy Sailing
I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I learn about heavy-weather sailing, the trials of being solo, and my adventures in paradise. If you want to support m...
  • Jun 04, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:14
E8: Solo Woman Sailing to Martinique Squalls, Sunken Wreck, Boat Repairs
Wind Hippie Sailing
E8: Solo Woman Sailing to Martinique Squalls, Sunken Wreck, Boat Repairs
I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I learn about heavy-weather sailing, the trials of being solo, and my adventures in paradise. If you want to support m...
  • Jun 13, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:16
E9: Exploring Martinique by Sailboat, Fixing Anchor Chain Locker,
Wind Hippie Sailing
E9: Exploring Martinique by Sailboat, Fixing Anchor Chain Locker,
EDIT: A chunk of my video didn't get uploaded where I showed my completed Vberth area with fully functional light, USB, and fan. Sorry about the mess up! I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop name...
  • Jun 17, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:44
E10: Sailor Exploring Martinique by Car Mount Pele, Hiking, French Culture
Wind Hippie Sailing
E10: Sailor Exploring Martinique by Car Mount Pele, Hiking, French Culture
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!): https://www.patreon.com/windhippie I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I lea...
  • Jun 24, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:54
E11: Single-Hander Sailing Into Big Waves, Diving on Fouled Anchor
Wind Hippie Sailing
E11: Single-Hander Sailing Into Big Waves, Diving on Fouled Anchor
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!): https://www.patreon.com/windhippie I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I lea...
  • Jul 01, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:39
E12: Part 1-What Does a 24hr Period Alone at Sea Look Like Sailing from Martinique to Dominica?
Wind Hippie Sailing
E12: Part 1-What Does a 24hr Period Alone at Sea Look Like Sailing from Martinique to Dominica?
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!): https://www.patreon.com/windhippie I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I lea...
  • Jul 09, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:18:30
E13: Part 2-What Does a 24hr Period at Sea Look Like Sailing from Martinique to Dominica
Wind Hippie Sailing
E13: Part 2-What Does a 24hr Period at Sea Look Like Sailing from Martinique to Dominica
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!): https://www.patreon.com/windhippie I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I lear...
  • Jul 15, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:36
E14: Exploring Dominica, Fixing Dinghy Mast, Creating Rainwater Collection System
Wind Hippie Sailing
E14: Exploring Dominica, Fixing Dinghy Mast, Creating Rainwater Collection System
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!): https://www.patreon.com/windhippie I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I lear...
  • Jul 22, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:41
E15: Your Burning Questions About Life Aboard, Solo Sailing Struggles, and Tricks of the Trade
Wind Hippie Sailing
E15: Your Burning Questions About Life Aboard, Solo Sailing Struggles, and Tricks of the Trade
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!): https://www.patreon.com/windhippie I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I lear...
  • Jul 29, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:36
E16: Bolts Shear Off Mainsheet Block Underway in Guadeloupe, and More Answers to Questions
Wind Hippie Sailing
E16: Bolts Shear Off Mainsheet Block Underway in Guadeloupe, and More Answers to Questions
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!): https://www.patreon.com/windhippie I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I lear...
  • Aug 05, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:31
E17: What Do Rainy Days Look Like on a Boat Solo Sailor
Wind Hippie Sailing
E17: What Do Rainy Days Look Like on a Boat Solo Sailor
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!): https://www.patreon.com/windhippie I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I lear...
  • Aug 12, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:04
E18: Stuck in Tide Rip for Two Hours, Sailing to Soufriere and Pitons
Wind Hippie Sailing
E18: Stuck in Tide Rip for Two Hours, Sailing to Soufriere and Pitons
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!): https://www.patreon.com/windhippie I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I lear...
  • Aug 19, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:10
E18: Exploring Bequia, Solo Sailing, Discussing Whaling
Wind Hippie Sailing
E18: Exploring Bequia, Solo Sailing, Discussing Whaling
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!): https://www.patreon.com/windhippie I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I lear...
  • Aug 26, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:11:48
E19: Safe From Hurricane Dorian, Exploring the Grenadines, and Explaining Anchoring Strategies
Wind Hippie Sailing
E19: Safe From Hurricane Dorian, Exploring the Grenadines, and Explaining Anchoring Strategies
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!): https://www.patreon.com/windhippie I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I lear...
  • Sep 02, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:23
E20: Man Apprehended During Break-in on Boat Next To Me and Turtles in Tobago Cays
Wind Hippie Sailing
E20: Man Apprehended During Break-in on Boat Next To Me and Turtles in Tobago Cays
If you want to support me, check out my Patreon account (thank you so much!): https://www.patreon.com/windhippie I am a 27-year-old female solo sailor beginning my circumnavigation. My boat is a 27 foot sloop named Gecko. Follow me on my journey as I lear...
  • Sep 09, 2019
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:08:52

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