Brovo girl! What a great adventure. The little boat that could. Hope this message finds you well and can"t wait to hear your adventure in the Pacific continue when the world stops holding in place. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures.
My wife is from Panama and I have lived there off and on for about 10 years. We are currently in the states due to Covid restrictions in Panama but this brought back memories of the great life in Panama. Fished a lot in the canal and Lake Gatun, returning to Panama in a few months.
this was awesome to see. I went thru in the eighties on "small boat day". everyone thought it must be so cool. haha it was a night mare and we were on ninety five foot boat. also went thru at night time so wasn't much to see. pilots wanted coke cola and cheese burgers all night long.
Wow !! What an incredibly resourceful young woman you are. Fearlessly negotiating foreign red tape is a skill even many old salts still tremble thinking about. Your cheerful bravery and determination is inspiring.
wow ..learned lots. Panama will become my home base this winter, also been there many times ,that I can feel the breeze and the humidity .Great video, maybe the best about cruising the canal of Panama !!!
I watch a few sailing channels and came across yours. I have subbed and am now going back to watch more. Your attitude, honesty and ability to sail alone for days at a time in a small vessel amazes me. Of course your sense of humor is the glue that keeps it all afloat in my opinion. These are hard times we are in and watching your vids gives a welcome escape.
You got lucky with your crew and especially your advisor. The tire stash at the beginning was a good omen of your following luck. If only all canal crossings where so easy . Not allare so lucky. Keep hold of this vibe as it will serve you well in the not always peaceful Pacific. Good luck and great vlog.
This was really great. I know that you are stuck and waiting around until things open up, but for those of us stuck at home - this is such a breath of fresh air!
This was a Great video 👍Years ago I was Station near U.S. Army base Fort Clayton, Panama close to the canal. Seen boats enter the canal, but never see one go all the way through . Thanks for Posting this video 👍🍷🍾
It's fun to watch you make your way through the canal. We have transited twice, but on large cruise ships. I would love to do it on a sailboat, and a circumnavigation. Maybe next lifetime!
Oh Wow.That is the old Ft. Sherman barracks in the background. I stayed in the second one from the end back in the seventy's while in the military. They had vending machines that dispensed Papst Blue Ribbon beer cans for .25 cents each. we would sit on the beach and watch the ships entering the canal. Panama is a beautiful country
I just found your videos a couple weeks or so ago and have I've watched all of them up to this point and loving the adventure you're on. Anyway, I wanted to let you know I went through the Panama Canal in 1966 aboard the Navy ship on was stationed on. We went from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans and went through the same locks you did. Your voyage is a heck of a lot more of an adventure then mine was, lol. You are the real deal. Best of luck on the rest of you adventure and I'll be watching (from the safety of my chair here at home, lol)
With Holly, anything is possible. You are so right, you did one of the best jobs ever in making your Panama Passage happen. Great job in de-mystifying going thru the Panama Canel👍👍
I love your videos, Holly! Great work hustling up those tires and lines to get through the canal. I hope you get to cross the Pacific soon too. Keep us all posted, we are rooting for you.
Great video Holly. Ive watched a few others go through the canal on larger boats, but it was great to see your perspective from a smaller boat and keeping to a lower budget.
Thankyou for the video Holly, it was very entertaining and informative. There is a way round most things if one tries. I hope you have many happy adventures in the Pacific.
Nice score on the tires, lol. My 1st thought was are those stolen tires a thief wrapped in plastic at that stash house? Some thief wondering what happened?!! XD
We are going to be vacationing in Panama in the next year or so. We want to volunteer for a passage thru the canal. I have seen several canal passages on you tube. Yours is the most entertaining and informative. THANKS and be safe.
Very cool. Just thinking...did you ever think about getting a Ham radio license? You would really need both the Technician and General licenses. The General would let you operate in HF, which is what you would use to talk long distance without repeaters. You would make a ton of friends on the radio because we like talking to people in unusual places. The easiest way to study is to do it online with the something like Ham Test Online. The real benefit would be learning a little about all the topics Ham radio covers. Very relevant for solar power, wiring, electricity, radio propagation, etc.
Thanks for another excellent and very informative video Holly, and I'm so happy to learn that everything went smoothly for you. I hope the crossing to the Marquesas goes the same way. What a trip. I've read about Shane Acton's transit in "Shrimpy" His 18ft boat was for some years the smallest boat to complete a circumnavigation. Shrimpy had no engine and was towed through by another yacht. This was in 1973. I'm guessing that being towed is no longer an option? Best wishes for the future.
Once you go under that bridge, you have half the planet at your feet. I remember Barry on White Shadow actually a bit weepy when he came to this point. I certainly would be. It's a big deal, and I'm happy for every single hander that does it.
Wonderfully informative video. Really helpful to see an example of someone avoiding the hireage of tyre fenders and docklines and also transiting the canal without an agent. Thanks
Feeling like I could do anything now - and that it will be fun. Keep safe and entertained in the Pearl Islands - thanks a lot for sharing the Panama Experience!
Hello good to see you smile at the end of the canal you succeeded good to see you enjoying life God bless you Holly always enjoy watching the videos stay safe and have a beer on me watching from Roseville California USA Ray Garrett
So cool to see how the canal works. So different than just sail thru "normal"locks. Im almost catched up with all your videos allready. Hope you having a great time on the pacific. Or maybe you allready crossed. I dont know yet 😅
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I will sail around the horn before paying Panama 2k. You do such a great job, I wish you well.
There was a date she missed when rate doubled she could have gotten away with 1000
Another great video, thanks. And thanks to Tish.
Finally I got reception to watch it! Thanks for having me with you on this epic canal crossing! Miss u 😘
Brovo girl! What a great adventure. The little boat that could. Hope this message finds you well and can"t wait to hear your adventure in the Pacific continue when the world stops holding in place. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures.
I've seen several TH-camrs do this now but I laughed at your awesome tire scavenging skills. Well done, how symbolic there was a gecko in your tire!
My wife is from Panama and I have lived there off and on for about 10 years. We are currently in the states due to Covid restrictions in Panama but this brought back memories of the great life in Panama. Fished a lot in the canal and Lake Gatun, returning to Panama in a few months.
What an adventure! You will NEVER forget this for as long as you live.
Jan H. Maaso she died. So she didn't remember this for very long.
@@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 for a dead person she looks pretty good in the video she posted 13 days ago. idiot.
I’m so happy as an old hippie to see your happily peaceful transit of the canal. 💪🏼🤙🏼
For such an old engine, it performed great, trotling at full speed trough canal was awesome 💪
Reusing the tires endeared you to me... The hand crank engine made me fall in love.
you're not cheap, you are very resourceful... Panama... Mate, that's a milestone... Well done you...
this was awesome to see. I went thru in the eighties on "small boat day". everyone thought it must be so cool. haha it was a night mare and we were on ninety five foot boat. also went thru at night time so wasn't much to see. pilots wanted coke cola and cheese burgers all night long.
Wow !! What an incredibly resourceful young woman you are. Fearlessly negotiating foreign red tape is a skill even many old salts still tremble thinking about. Your cheerful bravery and determination is inspiring.
Awesome passage through the Panama Canal, and Werth every penny of it !!!
An experience of a lifetime !!!
Well done Captain Holly !!!!
ARRRR !!!
wow ..learned lots. Panama will become my home base this winter, also been there many times ,that I can feel the breeze and the humidity .Great video, maybe the best about cruising the canal of Panama !!!
Great story telling Wind Hippie. You're awesome!!!
Calm seas and fair winds Holly :)
I watch a few sailing channels and came across yours. I have subbed and am now going back to watch more. Your attitude, honesty and ability to sail alone for days at a time in a small vessel amazes me. Of course your sense of humor is the glue that keeps it all afloat in my opinion. These are hard times we are in and watching your vids gives a welcome escape.
You got lucky with your crew and especially your advisor. The tire stash at the beginning was a good omen of your following luck. If only all canal crossings where so easy . Not allare so lucky. Keep hold of this vibe as it will serve you well in the not always peaceful Pacific. Good luck and great vlog.
Great times ahead Holly
Stay healthy and keep up the great work
Holly, Your a legend. Love your spirit. Go Girl
I love the detail about the process of getting through the canal. Good info if I plan on going this way.
This was really great. I know that you are stuck and waiting around until things open up, but for those of us stuck at home - this is such a breath of fresh air!
This was a Great video 👍Years ago I was Station near U.S. Army base Fort Clayton, Panama close to the canal. Seen boats enter the canal, but never see one go all the way through . Thanks for Posting this video 👍🍷🍾
Be Free! Glad u had THE best Norwegian ever around (again) Cheers Thomas! 👍👍⛵
Amazing what friends and ingenuity can accomplish! 🤩😲
Fantastic YT Channel, none of the show off stuff from other channels
Really pleased found your channel
Grateful for your friends for their assistance 🌹🌹
Best and most informative regarding some details about recent transfers not on cruise ship!
You is the best. Congrats from Brazil!
Gosh Holly glad you had all that help
Spectacular. And very informative.
You are such a brave adventures young lady Holly setting a good example. Keep it up and fair winds.
Holly thank you..............and wow your such an inspiration ! Take it easy in the pacific
I spent many months on the pacific, the flying fish are amazing! Whales are very cool.
God Bless you little Holly Wishing you all the best !!
Well done! Very nicely managed and very gracious too!
Yep. Definitely worth watching the whole video: very informative. I've never seen a boat or ship go through the canal before. This was cool to see.
Thank you for sharing your experince of transitting the Canal! Great, informative vid! Fair winds and light waves, Holly!
It's fun to watch you make your way through the canal. We have transited twice, but on large cruise ships. I would love to do it on a sailboat, and a circumnavigation. Maybe next lifetime!
Good evening. A very significant transition from ocean to ocean. Cool.
Oh Wow.That is the old Ft. Sherman barracks in the background. I stayed in the second one from the end back in the seventy's while in the military. They had vending machines that dispensed Papst Blue Ribbon beer cans for .25 cents each. we would sit on the beach and watch the ships entering the canal. Panama is a beautiful country
Wow! Cheers Holly, what a cool experience, nothing but joy do I feel.
Hi great video I am currently planning my sailing the world very soon
I just found your videos a couple weeks or so ago and have I've watched all of them up to this point and loving the adventure you're on. Anyway, I wanted to let you know I went through the Panama Canal in 1966 aboard the Navy ship on was stationed on. We went from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans and went through the same locks you did. Your voyage is a heck of a lot more of an adventure then mine was, lol. You are the real deal. Best of luck on the rest of you adventure and I'll be watching (from the safety of my chair here at home, lol)
Awesome. Watched the whole thing. Well done...
With Holly, anything is possible. You are so right, you did one of the best jobs ever in making your Panama Passage happen. Great job in de-mystifying going thru the Panama Canel👍👍
Well done Holly! You have an indomitable spirit! Wish you the best in your voyaging. Cheers
You are living life, very brave. Stay safe and keep enjoying your travels. Love watching your videos.
Hi Holly ,thanks for that video , i think it was one of your coolest , it's so nice to see it from that perspective.
Great stuff Holly. Good luck.
Found this by chance and absolutely enjoying it , have a lot of catching up to do , keep up the good and interesting episodes
Thanks Holly that was a great video. Well done on being such a good sailor too!!
I love your videos, Holly! Great work hustling up those tires and lines to get through the canal. I hope you get to cross the Pacific soon too. Keep us all posted, we are rooting for you.
Please be safe on your journey.
I love car tire fenders. I saved all my tires from my van for my fenders.
Holly, you're just the best!
Great video. Where there is a will there is a way. Well done.
Holy that was fantastic, it gives me hope for making it through the canal on my small boat. Good luck safe travels as soon as the lockdown eases up.
You killed the crossing. Hats off to you.
You were fortunate to have so much "Good" help girl. Good job.
Do you ever, ever doubt your ability to do what you set your mind to? Never lose that ability
Great video Holly. Ive watched a few others go through the canal on larger boats, but it was great to see your perspective from a smaller boat and keeping to a lower budget.
Yay Holly and Team Holly! Hope all are well!
Interesting to see the Sea Tramp crew. 👍🙂
Way to go Holly ! Thanks for a fun video, my doubts are quelled !
Thankyou for the video Holly, it was very entertaining and informative. There is a way round most things if one tries. I hope you have many happy adventures in the Pacific.
So inspiring. Thanks for taking us with you on your transit. Be well.
You are my new hero.
Nice score on the tires, lol. My 1st thought was are those stolen tires a thief wrapped in plastic at that stash house? Some thief wondering what happened?!! XD
We are going to be vacationing in Panama in the next year or so. We want to volunteer for a passage thru the canal. I have seen several canal passages on you tube. Yours is the most entertaining and informative. THANKS and be safe.
I enjoy watching you. I made a circumnavigation in a 29 foot boat and getting ready to do it for a second time.
I'm getting ready as well..
Hughes 29
Great episode, thanks
Very cool. Just thinking...did you ever think about getting a Ham radio license? You would really need both the Technician and General licenses. The General would let you operate in HF, which is what you would use to talk long distance without repeaters. You would make a ton of friends on the radio because we like talking to people in unusual places. The easiest way to study is to do it online with the something like Ham Test Online. The real benefit would be learning a little about all the topics Ham radio covers. Very relevant for solar power, wiring, electricity, radio propagation, etc.
You are doing a great job. Thank you for sharing this with us and the cost of the travel through the canal. Be safe and good sailing.
at 20:00 that looks like an Evergreen ship. Not the Ever Given, but one of their 'smaller' ships. Could have ended badly xD
Great job, Holly!
Such an uplifting experience
Great video on the crossing through the canal. Happy sailing on your way around the world. ❤️🤙
I am glad to see you living your dream before you settled down with a family.
Thanks for another excellent and very informative video Holly, and I'm so happy to learn that everything went smoothly for you. I hope the crossing to the Marquesas goes the same way. What a trip. I've read about Shane Acton's transit in "Shrimpy" His 18ft boat was for some years the smallest boat to complete a circumnavigation. Shrimpy had no engine and was towed through by another yacht. This was in 1973. I'm guessing that being towed is no longer an option? Best wishes for the future.
Welcome to the Pacific!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Take good care!
I enjoyed the video. A lot of good information. Thank you so much. Be safe out there. Peace
Once you go under that bridge, you have half the planet at your feet. I remember Barry on White Shadow actually a bit weepy when he came to this point. I certainly would be. It's a big deal, and I'm happy for every single hander that does it.
Very cool channel, so glad I found it. I love these small boat channels. Keep up the good work, subscribed and anxiously waiting for your next video.
Luck follows the Good!
Well done!
Great video. Great friends! 😊👍
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing such a cool experience.
Wonderfully informative video. Really helpful to see an example of someone avoiding the hireage of tyre fenders and docklines and also transiting the canal without an agent. Thanks
You are not cheap. You are frugal. There is a big difference!
Congratulations for going through the canal!
You are amazing keep up the chill travel
Feeling like I could do anything now - and that it will be fun. Keep safe and entertained in the Pearl Islands - thanks a lot for sharing the Panama Experience!
You are so enterprising! Good onya mate.
Cheers Gray
The ol codger Downunder
I'm way behind but I love living vicariously through your adventures!
What an adventure, thx for sharing. 👍
Awesome job sharing and explaining how you did Canal passage. Very encouraging to all in the future.
Hello good to see you smile at the end of the canal you succeeded good to see you enjoying life God bless you Holly always enjoy watching the videos stay safe and have a beer on me watching from Roseville California USA Ray Garrett
So cool to see how the canal works. So different than just sail thru "normal"locks. Im almost catched up with all your videos allready. Hope you having a great time on the pacific. Or maybe you allready crossed. I dont know yet 😅
im enjoying to watch your vlog on your tour at sea im from Philippines.