WildCaptainLexi 090 4 days at sea
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WildCaptainLexi 074 Naked in Paradise
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@SailingPachamama
@SailingPachamama 2 жыл бұрын
We met in Culebra. I hope you get back out to sea!
@user-lq9ki8kb1n
@user-lq9ki8kb1n 2 жыл бұрын
Dear Captain Lexi, just be safe, and update us here and there so that we know you're ok. When one door closes in life, another one opens. We love you!!
@philcheevers6587
@philcheevers6587 2 жыл бұрын
I'm really sorry. You did an exceptional job in keeping your crew (and you) alive and kudos for that. I'll be processing what you went through for quite a while so it was a great learning experience for me, but at such a great cost. Hugs and best wishes. Phil.
@johnny_123b
@johnny_123b 2 жыл бұрын
Why not motor back to port?
@WildCaptainLexi
@WildCaptainLexi 2 жыл бұрын
go to website... read last blog... click on the link in it where I answer this question for you...
@WildlyIntrepid
@WildlyIntrepid 2 жыл бұрын
We heard you got remasted. But your video of the experience is heartbreaking. So sorry. Best of luck with whatever you decide to do next. Just curious did your mast puncture the hull while onboard and did you finally get the whole mast free of the boat? How did your large crimpers handle the cable? Stay safe and keep positive. You are stronger in the end for the experience you had. Btw you handled it very well imo, you and your crew are alive and that is all that matters. RIP WildChild.
@WildCaptainLexi
@WildCaptainLexi 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It was a horrible unexpected end to the adventure... but the ocean is always dangerous... I accept it. Hugs from far away... I follow you guys too and I am so happy for you... Solid rod rigging.. cable cutters would not cut it... had to use grinder and knife... yes hull was very damaged... cracked and torn... bad scene... more damage than video showed...
@MilkFrogTV
@MilkFrogTV 2 жыл бұрын
We love you Captain Lexi!!! Thank you so much for all the video, me and my best friend have been watching you for over a year, thank you for all the videos. Sorry for the loss of Wild Child. We will miss her. We hope that you stay active in the future and post more videos!!!!!!!!
@WildCaptainLexi
@WildCaptainLexi 2 жыл бұрын
you are very sweet... thank you... my new life on land is much safer...
@relaxcalmmeditationmusic9558
@relaxcalmmeditationmusic9558 2 жыл бұрын
OMG I learned so much from you! :( Really sorry for the boat and all personal things on it :(
@janblok1783
@janblok1783 2 жыл бұрын
Wow... Stupid question from an armchair sailor, but if you succesfuly chopped of that mast (which I still find a majestic feat in those conditions), your hull is not breached and your motor is still functioning (was it?), why not motor to safety? You even mentioned briefly in the video being a motor boat. In which case you would still have a home and a I guess a mast is easier to crowdfund than a complete ship.
@WildCaptainLexi
@WildCaptainLexi 2 жыл бұрын
The damage was worse than it looked, the ship did sink the next day... and see the blog for the other reasoning behind not trying to save the damaged hull. The decisions are not as simple as they seem, but valid question.
@willgauge7681
@willgauge7681 2 жыл бұрын
So so sorry for your loss x my thoughts are with you X
@WolfieGames45
@WolfieGames45 2 жыл бұрын
I remember being onboard wild child many times... Swimming off the back of the boat, working on her during the winters, piloting her for the first leg of the adventure, down the canal. She was a good boat, and I feel devastated by your loss. Sending love from home. - Kotabear
@williamwright8286
@williamwright8286 2 жыл бұрын
So Sorry 😞, glad everyone OK
@spacetrucker2196
@spacetrucker2196 2 жыл бұрын
Damn, I was like. You gotta have an angle grinder or sawzall. Then you do and the batteries dead!
@robertscranton8293
@robertscranton8293 2 жыл бұрын
It is my hope that one of the viewers will know someone that might be able to help Lexi get a new boat...or something..
@WildCaptainLexi
@WildCaptainLexi 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Rob.... yeah... this is the thing about sailing... so much unexpected stuff we have no control over... but it's done for me now... gonna turn my back on the sea I think... time for the next adventure... on land... somewhere... maybe van life..? Maybe Motorcycle adventures...? not sure yet... still lost at the moment
@otroargentinocamioneroenes5805
@otroargentinocamioneroenes5805 2 жыл бұрын
Ho lord, I’m glad you guys ok, that’s the more important thing…
@jeffherron5243
@jeffherron5243 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry you lost your home but join in celebrating your safe return. As you recover and develop your blog entry please share your thoughts at the time on salvage, motoring in, and other damage to the hull that might have limited your options. Whether to insure, and whether insurance was available (at any cost) will be of interest to many with older boats. I wish you well in finding your land legs and the next wild chapter.
@Kevin-xs6oj
@Kevin-xs6oj 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll be making a contribution shortly! Everything will work out…have faith. With love
@Kevin-xs6oj
@Kevin-xs6oj 2 жыл бұрын
You are a hero of mine! I’ve followed you since I discovered you. I am so grateful that you are safe. I’m devastated by your loss. Sending love your way.
@marksmith9330
@marksmith9330 2 жыл бұрын
God bless the US Coast Guard! When you're in trouble, there is nothing better than seeing the Coast Guard coming to help you. Been there.
@WildCaptainLexi
@WildCaptainLexi 2 жыл бұрын
yeah... most places in the Caribbean have no coast guard to help or rescue you... I was actually very grateful when I sailed under the umbrella of protection of the US coast guard... I felt safer... but never expected to need them.
@rlkramer7125
@rlkramer7125 2 жыл бұрын
As a boater myself, I can relate to all of your concerns about weather, safety, breakdown, repairs, etc. Ive experienced everything but the events up to and including your mayday. You're my hero for navigating through it, no pun intended, and surviving. Good luck getting your feedback on the ground. I've seen you deal with adversity, and I know you'll get through it.
@rlkramer7125
@rlkramer7125 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, feet back on ground, not feedback 🙂
@barelyafloatwithsteve3975
@barelyafloatwithsteve3975 2 жыл бұрын
I'm very sorry for your loss. As devastating as this is, Wild Child did not let you down. She stayed afloat long enough for you to be rescued ... So in a sense, she saved your life ‼️ I Hope All works out for you, and I'm glad you're safe ‼️
@WildCaptainLexi
@WildCaptainLexi 2 жыл бұрын
yeah.. she did take the beating and keep her captain and crew safe.. so she gets credit for that...
@zeko66666
@zeko66666 2 жыл бұрын
All the best
@terrimckittrick9504
@terrimckittrick9504 2 жыл бұрын
Sent a little your way. You caught my attention while in Grenada. I went back and caught up & then followed you each week. Please update us on your land life. I can’t wait to find out how you turn this around. Tragic End to a lovely vessel & true sailing channel.
@orcalator
@orcalator 2 жыл бұрын
You will rise again, you are a tough girl. If the ocean didn't kill you nothing will. Stay strong.
@brieneaton8578
@brieneaton8578 2 жыл бұрын
St. Catharines here. So sorry Captain Lexi. But you are alive . And believe it or not , that's a good thing . Please keep all of us, you followers, up to date on your future adventures. You sure do lead a interesting life .
@tedboodry2032
@tedboodry2032 2 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss. It's too bad you couldn't blow that preventer and give Wild Child a better chance to stand up.
@WildCaptainLexi
@WildCaptainLexi 2 жыл бұрын
you know... I will think about this for the rest of my life... what if the main was not prevented... or I used a much thinner weaker rope with a much lower breaking strength? would that have made a difference? Would she have just hard gybed but survived? Tornadoes lightening and hurricanes are tricky though... powerful forces we are mostly at the mercy of...
@hereforthecomments9676
@hereforthecomments9676 2 жыл бұрын
I have never missed an episode, new sailor here and Capt Lexi, you have taught me so much! I will never forget what you and Wild Child have taught me. Im so sorry Captain. Thanks for turning on the comments, i really wanted to say Thank you for sharing, your knowledge and your very cool personally as well! Thanks again, Al