ABANDON SHIP!! Get in the LIFE RAFT!! Ep 198

[@BoatingJourney]

Great beginning - you had us!!! But also great and insightful. I can't believe how old it was and that it still worked! Great ditch bag info too!! Thanks for putting so much information and detail into this one. Stay safe!!

[@roadboat9216]

I’m very impressed that it worked!! Amazing. We carried a 12 yr old raft with us for thousands of miles. Also had dingy set up to inflate from Scuba bottle. Thanks for the video. Very valuable information.

[@brucemiller2057]

I think this might be the best sailing video I've ever seen on the internet.

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

Thanks Bruce, appreciate it 👍🏼

[@pkane5472]

You two really choregraphed this episode beautifully - the hand offs from one to the other were perfect! Not to mention the great content!

[@IsThisAvailable550]

That is a testament as to how *good* that life raft was. No servicing for 20 years, abused in storage..... and it simply just works! Fantastic. In an emergency situation, knowing what I know so far, I'd have been happy with your old life raft. 😁

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

Yeah it inflated, that’s pretty much it. Did you see that the stabilisers completely tore off and floated away? Wait to see the next episode before you choose your raft of choice 😅

[@chrisyoung1478]

The manufacture of that raft would be proud to see this video, not that they would have approved of the care and lack of maintenance of the raft, but it worked, and it would have saved you, albeit not ideally. Also, did you try the batteries, flares, water and food? I would test everything in that raft, just to see (and taste).

[@BoatingJourney]

Ditto!!

[@RiverWoods111]

I don't think this raft would save anyone... You are seeing it on the beach, but will it really float in deeper water? LOL! The next video is out and I started to watch it and then thought this one would make that one make more sense!

[@seatravel8536]

Great episode. Survival tips: if you ever have to use it, the seas will probably be up and the wind will be up. The raft will move quicker than you swim, hold the painter line and pull yourself to raft. Dont throw ditch bags or foods bags, chances are you will never see them again. Hold them going to raft. As far as Marley, suggest booties for him in ditch bag, prevent punctures, and grab ahold of him moving to raft.

[@williamlilliott2433]

Absolutely solid video full of concise and valuable info. I remember on the destroyer having to re-hab 12 12-man rafts. What a job at sweltering Pearl Harbor. Turns out we almost had to use them as we got hit by a massive typhoon . Long story, but all survived. Stay away from typhoons and hurricanes. They will no doubt turn your raft over. Secure everything you can!

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

We don't ever want to experience a cyclone at sea! Man that would be hectic!!

[@joelabriola2493]

Be safe always! You have a new crew member coming soon. Looking good Mom and Dad.

[@geremychubbuck3730]

Glad that you guys bought a new raft. Be safe guys.

[@haroldchilton609]

This was an outstanding video. Maybe your best yet!! Thanks

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

Glad you liked it! Wait for the next one!

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

So you named your life raft in honour of the person who helped you get it, good on ya. ALthough my heart goes out to the person who helped you get your spinny. Stay healthy !!! :-)

[@semperfidelis828]

Hi guys, I follow you from northern Italy and I'm always eager to follow your adventures because you are wonderful people, almost as if you were family. You are nice and sincere. I always wish you the best of luck

[@TheGeordietheWitchandtheWench]

When we sailed from Canada to Australia we had a 1974 8man raft!! Serviced in 1984!!! We got back to Oz and amazingly it inflated for about 20 minutes!!!!

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

The decisions we make hey 🤣 at least for those twenty minutes you had time to stretch your legs!

[@Glenacus]

Great episode........I do a lot of hiking and survival is survival, one of the things that I would pack is a couple Gallon zip lock bags. You can never have too much water storage. You want at least 2 and double them up, in the event of leaks. They take up very little space and have multiple uses.

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

Great idea. 💡 will have to add in there for sure

[@Viper_Poker]

Im glad that you guys got a proper life raft and here's hoping that you'll never have to use it. .... ⛵💕

[@realwheelman]

Good one. Cool to see you guys had a semi good backup even better you now have a good one

[@sailingavocet]

Oh my gosh! I am glad you know how to use the lift raft but pray you never have to use it.

[@robertnixon3816]

Just think, you would have to take a sea survival class to learn all that! Glad the old raft worked but I am really happy you have a new one! Great video on a subject I hope you never have to do for real!👍👏💕💕💕⛵🌏

[@jfc213]

best sailing channel buy a mile xxx take care you 2 and marley xx

[@davidc6510]

A great episode and way to go making use of the old "Cactused" life raft. Good run down and experience. Thanks Legends! Yew

[@cnc75adventures49]

Oh boy well that definitely justifies the new life raft really just the accessibility of the new one I couldn’t imagine how hard in rough seas it would be to get that death raft above deck then you still have to get it over the rail glad to see your new one nice mounted for quick and safe deployment 👍👍

[@richardshippful]

The jerry can of water is a genius idea. Cannot recall other sailing channels talking about that.

[@bobbie7355]

Thanks Dave for helping Yosh, Bonita and Marley. I'm so glad you have never had an abandon ship situation. But with the new bubs on board. It brings on a whole new meaning for safety. And by the way way. I love the 😂 at 15:56. And the 💃at 16:24. Big hugs from Texas. 💋

[@indobleh]

Well done Nandji - Like many other comments, I hope that's the only time you ever need to launch a life raft but very good to have the memory of this one in the bank. Stay safe :)

[@crikycrocky]

This was very interesting. I too was really surprised that the raft stayed together and inflated. One thing I would add is a hand operated water maker, as made by Pur. That, some fishing kit and a fine mesh for filtering plankton and you might stand a chance long term. Lots of reports of problems with EPIRBS and we all know large ships often don't monitor the VHF, (at least the ones I called didn't seem to).

[@cowboyroy1961]

One of the most valuable videos you’ve shared thus far! Boats spend their entire life trying to sink. Though the thought of it is frightful, we must be prepared. Thank you for all you do! Cheers! Love Peace and Laughter to you. ❤️

[@zzlee14]

Grab some carbibners to clip to your painter so you food and grab bag don't float away from your raft. They will also be useful. :)

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

Great thinking!

[@shellyackerman3177]

Good idea guys! And good to share this info.! Thanks!

[@Richardretirer]

Great to be prepared but hope it never has to be used! The signal mirror and sea sick pills were good finds.

[@gphamster5093]

Outstanding video, guys! Thank You.

[@dustylense]

Praying that you will never have to use or experience one. Glad you have an updated one and in a safer spot. Be well and sail on!

[@deankoch7305]

Wow. That makes me happy I'm on my pot farm in Colorado!

[@pirateracer69]

Wow! Great opening, very dramatic and quite professional if I may say so. Very nice episode guys. Marc from Montreal.

[@chrisphinney6430]

Miley is always up for going to shore. Glad you got new raft

[@TomClark-Futoura]

I always like to pack a couple of big bags of dehydrated water... just to be safe. ;-)

[@daveamies5031]

🤣🤣🤣

[@davechavis4275]

Your blessed to not have ever been in a situation where you needed a life raft.

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

Agreed and we would like to keep it that way

[@daveamies5031]

@@FrothLyfeSailingNandji Agreed and we would like you to keep it that way too 🤞🏻Life raft is like an insurance policy, you buy it hoping you never need it, but if you do need it your really glad you have it.

[@NordicAdvRider]

This was a brilliant episode. 👍

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

Thank you, appreciate it ☺️

[@leshawthorn3772]

Excellent video, so glad you got a new raft.

[@michelebushnik2874]

Oh this was very interesting and informative! Love it!❤❤❤❤

[@hipguide1]

I will never forget some advice I was given in the military. The 5 P's - Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance. Glad you guys have planned for the worst! hope you NEVER have to use it.

[@stephenmason8172]

Great vid. Thanks guys, Stay safe.

[@wizardgmb]

I'm glad the bottle was still intact. It would have take a LOT of lung power to blow that raft up! 😁

[@darrenwatts4970]

you guys are the best ....so much love the vids ..

[@outdoorzfam]

Sweet video, always better safe than sorry ✅💪✊

[@johnnyj9531]

You two are the best! Ohio love's you both and we welcome the new little one, who's growing in pretty girl, Bonita 😇

[@mandmmilling3716]

you guys should keep that raft for a bit for a floating water toy :)

[@steveporter6151]

Very Informative guys!

[@jameshoiby]

My first thought when I saw the aerial shot of the life raft adrift and alone: "So they managed to save the drone!"

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

Priorities hey 😂

[@jeffreysearle2996]

The puppy was hanging over the side thinking how are theses fools going to get this thing back in the bag.

[@TheBeatlemanic]

That's funny.. But I agree...lol

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

This thing ain’t going back in anything it’s going in the bin, wait for the next episode and you’ll see why 😬

[@jeffreysearle2996]

No kidding

[@BoatingJourney]

LOL!! ;D

[@68I53I6]

Make sure to turn the ipad on and charge it periodically. Mine bricked itself from sitting on the shelf for a year

[@TheBeatlemanic]

Looks like you thought alot about Safety if needed. I would suggest a LED Flashing (Strobe)(Small) light attached to each bag that you maybe throwing overboard for visual at nightime. Marley just loves to jump and head for land, such a wonderful family dog. Old raft, not bad, 19yrs. old since inspection. I bet the old water would give you diarrhea and yet no toilet paper in the survival packet..LOL Catch'a later.

[@friarfox]

I see Marley is worrying about packing his own grab bag with steaks and chew toys for comfort. Always thinking that one.

[@andrewtaylor9615]

Great that it inflated! The biskets and water will be fine...

[@ronbeatty516]

#5: Grab Marley.

[@MrShlong50x]

Wwwwwwwillllsooooooon.⛈️

[@jwpallett]

That was great 👍

[@erikgruenwedel]

Glad you practiced on the old life raft. And never actually had to use it. The new raft and your emergency plan seem well thought out. But in chaotic conditions even the best made plans can fail. Hopefully none of this will ever be needed. I worry more about evil people in the world than a sinking boat. 😕

[@tarivard]

A manual compass would also be good to have if for any reason the electronics fail.

[@themanofmead5273]

The “scenario”. I like to call it “event”. I’m encouraged. I think you might know.

[@marionhill3886]

Very good

[@bluedog1052]

The EPIRB and your new life raft will save you but not to add to the weight but chuck a hand held solar phone charger (multiple connectors) in your ditch bag, grab the electronics and throw them in a predetermined dry bag, and you'll be able to charge the electronic items. It's not a very strong charge but at least you'll be able to conduct 'scheds' back to fam or the search parties as it could take a couple of days to reach you, and although the weather will probably be crap when you have to abandon ship, the weather the following day or the next will be good, most likely lol, at least you'll have some comfort of a means to charge some electronics. Anyway lets hope you never have to use it. Bluedog10 aka Nick Acton.

[@Paul-ow6of]

Great video 👍

[@Island_Times]

Shame you cant pre pack elements of the raft ready for deployment . Lets hope you never have to use Dave ! :)

[@bryonensminger7462]

They have weaght in them and then they fill with water for more stability

[@garybulcraig7709]

My heart sank to my feet seeing the intro considering Nadji's recent troubles, glad it was just a drill and you guys are well prepared, one thing I would add to your grab bag is a small mobile solar panel to charge tablet and sat phone....

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

Sorry to scare you Gary ❤️

[@nickmcdonough8774]

I like this show. My uncle nick drown at see. He was a nylon city yacht club captain. He was ferrying a boat back to ny when the boat sunk at see. Wasn’t his boat. He was taking his fiancé on their first voyage. Unfortunately the boat was in a terrible condition. They were in a life boat for sixteen days. He drowned and two days later she was saved at see.

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

That's a heavy story, sorry to hear of your loss.

[@glenndavis479]

Now ya have the makings of a foredeck pool or bath.

[@phil_j_c]

Great episode.. I am left however, wondering what the food from the raft tastes like ? Any takers ?

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

Bit of a missed opportunity Phil haha! 😂 I’m curious to know what those block things were as well!

[@daveamies5031]

@@FrothLyfeSailingNandji Well if marly wont eat it you shouldn't either, dogs have a really good nose for figuring out if food is ok to eat or not.

[@MrRourk]

Whoa there it actually inflated!

[@extremelydave]

I think it was wise to buy a new life raft for sure..... it's a big money black hole that you hope you never have to use, but pray that it works when you DO need it. Now the big question...... considering that Bonita is in "mother mode" are you still going to try to do the Indian Ocean this year? That could get interesting if any "complications" occur.....

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Any chance a wayward line can snag the release clip thus releasing the raft?

[@gavinparson]

I noticed there wasn’t any sunscreen in your grab bag but there was some in the old lift raft

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

There is sunscreen I the new life raft 👍🏼

[@bryonensminger7462]

You need the plastic bags to catch ran water can't have too many of those

[@jacgrobbelaar2425]

Where will you guys be joining the African continent? Try to go to Mauritius, Madagascar first and then hop over to South Africa from there. I have seen that there is ISIS occupation in Cabo Delgado Province in Northern Mozambique, so it would be safest to stay clear of Mozambique. If you head straight to South Africa (Durban) from Madagascar then you will be absolutely fine. Sorry, don't mean to be forward and tell you guys what to do...just want you guys to stay safe.

[@carolgoergens9275]

Oh Marley you sweet baby

[@robertcornelius3514]

I didn't think that Captain Jack Sparrow needed a raft. Lol

[@Div3r]

I think I would have named my life raft Bob.

[@smithysmithy1]

Don't get in Dave!! haha!!

[@henrymorgan3982]

Thousands of dollars seem a lot until you need your ass in a safe place! Aloha!

[@mandmmilling3716]

how well does that wind vain work on a boat the size of nandji?

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

We swear by it! 95% of the time when we ar sailing, we are using the wilderness for steerage

[@winzie5764]

I couldn’t see what you were using for your battery bank. I use a Patriot solar battery. Just in case you go in the water on a Monday and want to have some light to play cards on Saturday.

[@macabreillusion]

Didn’t Sailing UMA just do this a few weeks ago?

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

This was filmed months ago, we must have had the same idea.

[@bensteel3944]

Seriously though ... Why not connect a waterproof grab bag to the life raft ... That way you won't lose the grab bag by just throwing it overboard and thinking it floats by weight.

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

Wouldn't be able to connect to the life raft before deploying but yes, a good addition to the grab bag

[@bryonensminger7462]

Nope your right to mount the life raft towered the stern on the out side of the rail cause if you were to get rolled in a storm you need to be able to deploy from in the water as well as in the boat cause if you get rolled your probably wont even have Time to think about screaming shit before the boats up side down

[@CameronKerrBocher]

OK... Should a bottle of rum be stored in the food bag or safety equipment bag. Decisions!!!

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

After the next episode I believe the answer is yes!

[@rickyfromthehouseofpaton7586]

What if your hand rail is ripped off in huge seas now you don’t have a second safety device

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

The raft will inflate. If the sea is big enough to rip off the stanchions then surely the canister latch would release and the raft inflate.

[@rickyfromthehouseofpaton7586]

Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe great to do a safety drill to know what to expect... but nothing will prepare you until it happens being prepared is the right step stay safe love your travels looking forward to your travels west to Africa

[@alexstevenson2776]

Come on guys,At the start l've gone shit they have hit a reef again.Phew nah there alright.Good stuff though.Keep frothing

[@FrothLyfeSailingNandji]

Just wantws to make sure your paying attention 😂

[@gerardno2479]

haha, first yay.

[@sandradarabos3640]

first!!

[@bryonensminger7462]

Just pull the cord if anything is gonna happen its gonna happen out there

[@dailydoseofsydney]

I shouldnt swear but F..K i hope you guys never have too use the life raft omg so scarey 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏