We Saved Our Boat From A Reef... Now What?

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks for watching! We are raising money for Bruno and the community that helped save our boat: gofund.me/d9061851 Help us earn back our expenses from our accident by joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/breakingwavessailing Please consider letting us know how we should have insurance in a comment below.

[@stanRmeyer]

@BreakingWavesSailing now that you ask you shall receive... I do not recommend insurance but I do suggest instead you may seek out, "Sylvia mind method" and learn to become still and read your own intuition how to protect yourself of impending future! ... I would suggest your wife research and seek out a good, "regression hypnotherapist" to determine the past emotional trauma that debilitates her in the present and future events it can easily be desensitized and no longer plague her in future eventful situations.

[@gulfstream-tvstudios9546]

normally the boat insurance has to pay for the rescue ... that's international law ... it depends on the worth of the boat ... but 25 tsd is more than fair ... otherwise your boat would be a total loss without them ...

[@jojobesas7883]

Why is no one talking about Bruno? This world needs more people like him

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Cheers to that! Next week we get even MORE Bruno :)

[@swabby913]

Bruno's keep this world from devolving into madness.

[@bobmiller1783]

You were blessed to have Bruno take the lead. Totally competent waterman.

[@phillysailormac]

So glad you are off the reef without rudder damage and major leaks! The boat is looking so much better five months later. The damage to the reef is localized and small, quite unlike the pervasive effects of bleaching or other area damage. Thanks for sharing the worst days of your life with us. That takes a lot of courage. ❤

[@doogssmee9742]

@@BreakingWavesSailing The battery cable corrosion is electrolysis caused from a DC power source submerged in salt water ...... it shouldnt go much further than that but when you haul out have a good look at ALL metal that was under water at the time especially prop, prop shaft, rudder fittings, through hull fittings ..... etc You both certainly dodged a bullet there and found some genuine friends on the way

[@chrisharnett3612]

We have run aground a couple of times for different reasons. We found the best solution if acted on quickly was to extend your main halyard with long rope. Have one of your party take the halyard into your dingy and motor off pulling the halyard. This tips the boat to around 45 degrees drastically reducing your draft. You have to be careful that the side of your boat does not contact the reef or bank. Your keel will take a fair bit of abuse, your side will not. This was taught to us by coastal rescue up at Pittwater NSW and worked in multiple situations on our boats and others that we helped rescue. Glad you and the boat came through it.

[@siberianshuburshun688]

Very good advice, thank you!

[@zanecopeland5262]

What a blessing that you knew French to navigate through this time! The people are amazing and Bruno is the man! So happy for y’all!

[@CuriousHumbleMarie]

*Bruno,* you’re a wonderful example of a great man for humanity. Thank you and I wish your beautiful community much love and many blessings. 💙🙏🏼

[@christip20]

Alie, you’re always amazing in these emergency situations where you’re the only one who knows enough of both languages to make the whole thing possible. In the last two videos, you were everywhere at once, answering & asking questions that were going to make it happen. It’s so obvious where your heart is……..🍀

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yes exactly, Alie deserves so much credit. It was mentally exhausting to be translating in both directions 24/7 for 4 days...she did great!

[@aquamark1]

another trick in a emergency and your taking in water but the bilge pumps can’t keep up turn the off engine off disconnect engine turn off engine seacock take hose off seacock and if you can find a piece of fine netting to use a filter with cable ties so you don’t suck stuff into the impeller then Place hose as close to bilge floor as possible start engine and adjust the revs so the engine has enough water and the water ingress is slowed ..adjust revs as necessary …happy sailing ⛵ uk marine engineer x coast guard

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Great outcome guys, and excellent result for the village fundraising program too, which I see is now fully funded, and then some. Not sure who could have gotten on your case about the reef, you had no control on how that all happened, and you did the best you could when floating the boat afterwards. Lessons learned and new friendships made, opening up previously unknown opportunities to help this island. What name are they going to give to their new boat? Going to be interesting to see. Fair winds, from Florida 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@michaellippmann4474]

Wow...I cannot believe how you and the islanders got your boat off that reef! Truly inspiring and amazing! Not sure what type of person would make a negative comment about any of this as I am sure you never set out to slide your boat across a reef! Keep safe, keep sailing and looking forward to seeing further adventures! Cheers Mike and Ally S/V Bears Mistress II 🇨🇦

[@svbluedancer]

You are so blessed... Beautiful people, especially Bruno, all there to help you ! Gives you hope that humans are still good.

[@svevergreen3370]

It is truly incredible that you guys were able to save the boat. Big kudos to the islanders I know you will never forget them now !!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

We wll definitely never forget them!

[@finzfan47]

At first I was a little hesitant about you guys not going to lie but you proved me very wrong. You getting grounded was the fist video I watched and I get how emotional that is. once I saw the go fund me and all your raised and how this turned out you found a follower for life!

[@alanchandler254]

After all the luxury videos of sailing life, it is nice to see one that shows a disaster and how it was overcome. Hope you get the boat successfully repaired and carry on with your voyage, safe journey to you,

[@pilgrimpeace7763]

What incredible people you have met. Congratulations on still being afloat.

[@jbl7092]

Hard to believe some people actually came at you for causing reef damage. Their grounding wasn't on purpose. It was a life and death struggle to stay alive at sea while waves pushed their boat across the reef. Only a troll would think to say something negative about a great story of survival.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

thank you! I was definitely bothered that we broke their reef as well, but yes I agree. It was an accident and of course I would much rather that we did not get washed ashore also haha

[@obieandlaurie]

Love the smiles and happiness in this one….great job on the gofundme….cheers you two! 🤗🍻

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks Obie and Laurier...you guys are the best!

[@markdanaroth6178]

Just a liitle for everyone who helped you guys. Merci!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!!

[@Tachikawa5]

Those electrical connections turning to mush. Electrolysis, Same word but not hair removal. That would be silly. Thank you for the damage assessment as I've been worried about finding out how bad it was. Lag time on the editing and upload time delays is always interesting for making comments. You are sailing again with a repaired Hull and other damage from the tow and anchor system plus everything else. Looking forward to seeing where you did the haul out and the fiberglass repairs plus maintenance work. Grind Grind again. As for the negative comments about the coral damage. You addressed this completely guess they missed that and assumed everything. Social Media comments can be brutal and most unkind at times. So glad people are helping and supporting you and the wonderful islanders that helped. Sending love to them all. Have some wine and enjoy another sunset for me please. I'm envious as all heck for the life you live. Fair winds and calm seas for you both.

[@derekgraham603]

Bruno is a legend that boat is tough I’m new here for the grounding videos but I’m along for the ride now.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Bruno is the man! More of him to come. Welcome :)

[@shannonstone865]

Those greasy cables - weird! My heart goes out to guys and I’m wishing you all the best of everything, luck , love, hugs as you rebuild ❤ Kiana is so much than a boat, she’s your home, transportation, job and dream !

[@RichardSwinton]

i consider myself a kindred spirit from BC and so happy for you. unfortunately i am not in a position to help financially but just know i am with you in spirit. be safe

[@SivaJivamukti]

Wow! This was an emotional ride. I just found your channel and as a fellow sailor I want to say; what an awesome example of humanity, skill, hard work and resilience you’ve shared. Thank you, to all that had a helping hand and show how amazing humans can be when we work together. Fair winds

[@stevecrombie5357]

Most excellent. Can't believe this was all six months ago. I'm a wreck. Great community. Kind people. I'm glad for your new subscribers and new Patrons. Stay safe. ❤🙏

[@SharonM0791]

It takes a village. How amazing the community was there to help you. Just can't imagine what you went through. Watching many sailing channels and the one main constant are these amazing villages and communities that are so friendly and help you in your time on need. With so much divide and even hatred, especially back here in the states, watching the generosity of the sailing community and these villages reminds me there are amazing and kind people in the world. Many blessings and positive vibes coming your way.

[@Dan-q6v1v]

Beautiful people on that island. God bless them. Beautiful people all around!! I hope KZbin will continue to promote you guys!! It is amazing that with everything going on you guys are able to document it all so well. The videos are high quality!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

We agree!

[@dd214veteran]

Watching this journey made me live thorough my nightmare of something similar, but at the end of the day you saved your boat. The best situation that may come out of this is getting those wonderful people a proper boat. Thank you for sharing.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@KiwiSkipper]

Dang Allie .. your French is awesome and ... such a lucky skill to have at a time like this. So sad you guy have gone through this drama. So happy Kiana has survived ...not many would stand up to that so well. Stay strong Allie. Ben is calm under pressure and will see you safe before anything. Cheers Guys..

[@ByrdsEyeViewSailing]

Oh mylanta!!! We just stumbled across your channel & went back and watched the last three episodes! I was on the edge of my seat…laugh and cried for you! It was like a movie!🙈 We have subscribed and will follow you on the socials as well as Patreon. The fact that Alie speaks French, Ben was injured, you CONTINUED to document all of it AND you were so respectful to each other!!! Wow! Kudos to both of you! Thank you for sharing the horrific experience with all of us! Fair winds…🤙🏼

[@NicholasKerzman]

5:33 I love how you went from, “I just want to go home” in one of the first grounding videos to “I’m beaming “.

[@user-retsailor]

Ben & Alie, I can only offer encouragement and moral support. You've heard that what don't kill you makes you stronger. You two have been through the ultimate nautical physical and emotional roller coaster and, you've come through the other side ! Congrats on that. From a retired Navy sailor, I'm so happy for you. I'm so happy that the community helped you and, yes, I know you paid them but, they are so knowledgeable to do what they did. My prayers are they gain much more towards their goal of getting their work boat and I hope you guys do well going forward. Take care and thank you so very much for sharing this adventure that seemingly goes on and on but, it seemingly is going to have positive endings due to your perseverance ! Take care.......

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!!

[@AlisonJackson-b7d]

Well done for getting out of that situation and your diplomacy in negotiating with the islanders in regard to the refloating.Biggest thanks though should go to the islanders themselves for the effort they put in.

[@chrisbailey6986]

One of the best three episode story arcs in KZbin sailing history. Happy for you guys.

[@JohnR-NZ]

Ben and Alie I just want to really endorse everyone else's comments, I can't even think of anything more to add except to say I am truly amazed that you along with lots of help from the community that you do still have a boat that floats and you will be able to carry on ❤❤ 💪👍🇳🇿

[@recklesswhisper]

Fantastic update! You two were able to remain gracious and humble throughout! You're amazing. ^..^~~

[@aldrindelacruz6198]

Ur very lucky to have those locals who helped u and uve got tough boat, imagine crushing with sharp corals they really sharp to get u stuck in their and sank ur boat, i remember how "Peter in Sailing in to Freedom!" They was dragged their boat by huge storm with a strong currents and totally stuck in there till there was nothing else they could do except to leave their boat stuck in a huge corrals for good, its totally wreck,.. well God us good 🙏, and letting u safe in there,.. Thank u for sharing ur journey, and stay shape fit and healthy 💪, God bless u🙏..

[@jlmbradshaw3619]

I am so relieved that the damage to the boat was not as severe as it first appeared. You two are remarkable individuals and your love of the ocean is obvious. I too hope the reef can repair itself. Nature is an amazing thing, we are just little pieces in a much larger entity.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yes it we were so lucky to not have been holed.

[@timhardman4764]

Congratulations on handling this potential tragedy so professionally and compassionately regarding the locals, their reef, their concerns and safety etc... I can't imagine how much more difficult this would have been had Alie not had some French language skills. You definitely had some bad luck that started the whole chain of events but then a lot of good luck to recover from it. I hope all is well now and the boat is back in tip top shape.

[@davidlevitz3119]

SO HAPPY YOU TWO ARE ON THE MEND ! AND YOUR SAILBOAT ! JUST AMAZING ! PTSD /post traumatic stress disorder , it is a very real thing and you may feel its results for many months to come , confidence is effected , and fear will linger but its normal . you'll find yourselves taking precautions like never before . Its actually a blessing of sorts , you'll be safer in the long run , bravery and risk taking wont be as desirable ...but that's just fine,,,

[@marklynch1846]

I can only imagine how stressful this situation was for everyone involved. Delighted that you guys, all the islanders and of course Kiana emerged safely. Obviously bruised but not broken. Well done on the fundraiser. ❤

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@bloodyeyeful]

Excellent news. The people of that island rock! Restores my faith in humanity to see this happen. Blessings.

[@Sabalon]

I'm not sure which was the happier bit - Ben and Allie being happy they are floating, or Allie translating "hotwire an engine", and Bruno getting it "yeah....what's wrong with your starter?"

[@bowdezaufa2609]

Just found your channel.... first video was getting washed up. You guys are great people and the community you landed on was amazing. This will be my first GoFundMe donation. And I thank you for helping me to help others.

[@johnhayes3314]

6 hours after posting and you hit the $20K goal. Boat lovers are the best people on the planet. Congrats to both of you. And that community definitely deserves a workhorse to help those in need need.

[@storyofstargazer218]

good job holding it together throughout all this! handled it very well great job be proud of yourselves!

[@pwrplay8709]

Such great news. I'm glad the gofundme compagne is going well. I would love an update or a link in the future to see how the community is going. Don't worry about the trolls. Just ignore them as they ride past on their high horses.

[@CoconutSurfing]

You were very lucky - huge thanks to Bruno and the rest of the team!

[@DinoLuigiVercotti]

This was very engaging content. Glad you were able to recover your boat. Ben is right to stress the importance of getting dry-docked and fully restoring the hull. The locals are charming, I hope they get their dedicated coast guard vessel (a big cat with a strong winch or two would be ideal).

[@tyee4u]

What a crazy amazing wonderful scary joyful escapade !!! The fact that you stayed cool enough to record it all and take us along for the ride is unbelievable. Can’t wait to see what’s next for you two. Watching and enjoying from Bamfield BC 👍

[@davewinch7677]

So glad you had plenty of great help getting out of this bad situation. The coral will grow back fine, that's what it does.

[@williamoorejr]

You made me hold my breath for a week. and for that well you know. Did see an adventure of Delouse whos pumps would not work as the batteries were below the water line. SO he has some directly wired to the pumps high in the boat now.

[@williamkohlhauer1904]

Congratulations. I'm very happy for you two.. I'll be looking forward to the next video. Happy sailing. A little later on... Bill.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks Bill

[@davidnichols147]

I can't believe your good fortune. Initial shock has worn off and we are so thankful she's floating with minor damage.

[@johnmccormack7360]

I'm so happy to see that damages are manageable and to see you smiling again!

[@oddvardmyrnes9040]

You guys handled it well. When things like this happens, your only way out is to stay calm. Remember not to trust the electronic charts, beware that in remote places chart data can be dodgy, and use common sense. Two types of sailors exist, those who has gone aground and those who will. Glad to see you made it.

[@MrAllstar]

Amazing! You guys should check all the important wiring in the side that was submerged, there may be other joins that got galvanic corrosion

[@lisacyr8636]

What an amazing community! You guys are truly blessed they helped you!

[@MonkPetite]

Wow , she is one good boat. Impressive The bare polyester needs to dry for a long time , especially around the deep scratches. But she is fixable. Get her out to be fixed and give her a lot of TLC. Good to see you both in good spirits.

[@tony4one296]

There are so many lessons learned through this experience. We are very glad you got through it all❤

[@mrsmith3554]

absolutely remarkable recovery. That beautiful community all coming together to save the boat . A huge experience and wisdom gained for both you and them that can be used to help other's in the future. We are human accidents happen even with the very best of planning. What is important is what we learn in these tough situations. I believe we can all learn a llittle from your experience and concidering what an incredibly difficult situation it was, you documented it extremely well. Much love to all of the poeple of the island for all of their help.

[@somadevo]

Incredible experience , wonderful islanders helping you and incredible results. Highest Blessings to all involved.

[@glennburch1081]

Your enthusiasm is infectious! So glad everything is good to go for now, but I wouldn't waste any time going on the hard and getting that fiberglass work taken care of. Love your channel Ben and Alie, knew I was glad I subscribed when I heard Khruangbin music playing in the background of this video. Just saw them in Raleigh NC, drove down 2 hours from Virginia Beach, VA to see them..... a great show. Anyhow, looking forward to your next video. Again, congratulations on how things turned out. Be well, sail safe, hug and love each other often.

[@Viper_Poker]

I have a CheoyLee 32 offshore ... We have simuler keels .. 2" hand laid fiberglass and 3" in the bow. Thats what saved your asses💯 If your bost was newer; I guarantee that she would be gone. I like my older boat Serenity is an amazing ship and she'll never let me down 💯

[@markthomasson5077]

2” …that is ridiculous!

[@Viper_Poker]

@@markthomasson5077 thats how they were made back in the 70's

[@markthomasson5077]

@@Viper_Poker yup, my dads first boat was a Van de Stadt Pioneer, and that was thick …but not 2” perhaps 3/4”

[@sy-ronja3613]

Alie & Ben, so good to see your boat back floating again. Blessings to you and all the people helping you through the tough time. We hope everything will turn out good and you can get back on track soon. Many kudos to you and your supporters 🙏🫶

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@Harrosan]

Super happy that you guys salvaged the boat from almost dry reef. I gotta say I was pretty worried when that first video came out. Kiana’s hull and rudder system are amazingly tuff!

[@megand6233]

Yeah, well the first video was titled "We lost our boat" so...

[@jodiecox9122]

The green corrosion on the electrical was there before the water got there. Why it showed up as green goop. You should thoroughly rinse the area with solvent or fresh H2O before closing up. You’re actually fortunate in that the wires separated while doing this repair and not underway in a storm or maneuvering a marina! Well done you two!

[@JOHANDOMEIJ]

So happy to see you guys afloat again! Much love from Sweden. Very impressed to see how the local community pulled together to help some strangers. A small detail for later that I'm sure you're already aware of: Crimping cables with a hammer like that (19:59) works for a temporary fix, but won't be reliable long-term.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks!! Yes we have to redo that electrical work when we have the parts available.

[@gmanc433]

So happy for you two that the boat got saved…. The first time i saw your vids was the last two.. since then i subscribed and started watching your vids from the beginning.. you being from BC and the island to boot made me quite interested.. i and my wife grew ip in Port Alberni and although i havnt sailed much i do power boat on the west coast… Now that u are back floating, get that thing on the hard to assess and repair any hull damage.. Stick with it , your doing great and are living the life many people envy….. TC

[@alancahill894]

Congrats hoping it all works out for ya just got my boat last year and just love the life watching all you u tubers gave me so much inspiration thanks and stay safe mabe one day we will cross paths . From Nova Scotia I'm. On tictoc under Bundy if you ever get the chance take care of yourselfs

[@philljanes8725]

😊you guys are lucky to be stranded with such a beautiful community. I hope all goes well

[@knotnauti]

What a great trilogy of videos about this experience! The hero's of all of this are you two wonderful humans. You have taken a really stressful and life altering moment and turned it into a very teachable lesson and even helped the community that were so generous in helping you out of the situation. It is impressive to have met the GoFundMe goal for the village boat, such an amazing outcome that will have a massive impact on the lives of not only that community, but all of those that they help from now on. Well done to everyone! Your boat is pretty resilient there too......

[@MrJerobona]

You are so lucky in this disaster! How ever, you absolutely need to replace all wiring that was in contact with salt water, and eve more importantly need to haullout and fixe the hull damages, before you get to much water infiltration in between the fiberglass layers! Glad to see you are afloat and running! Congratulations!

[@SVHummingbird2]

I found that almost all the positive connections on anything that was underwater had to be replaced...In many cases it only required putting new ends on the wires. It may be that you will have to replace the wire later, but it should work for now.

[@wolfinthesno]

... When you said "were floating" and "hey we still have a boat" nearly brought a tear to my eye again. So happy you guys are floating again!

[@sailingwyn]

Sooooo HAPPY for you and what an incredible story for the books. Wish you all the best with the repairs and fair winds☺️

[@Sailing_Antrice]

What a wonderful island, it’s great to see how you both coped so well together with near disaster too. Glad that you are both safe.

[@denislamadeleine1181]

Its so good to hear you have your home back, in one piece. The locals are heroes for helping so much.

[@roadboat9216]

What a wonderful video episode. You are soooooooo fortunate, lucky and blessed by this community. The best way to get involved with a community like this is the do just that, get involved. Now you did it the hard way………..but you did it. And will do even more. Wonderful. I am a musician and also involved it addiction recovery. These two areas enabled us to cruise and get involved wil local communities beyond what is usual. Yes, beats nearly loosing our boat on a reef!! Many boats have been in this situation a had to walk away with what they could carry. And yes, I am now subscribing.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks and welcome!

[@JoeAguirre-e4z]

I’m so sorry that happened to you, but so happy for you that it turned out as good it did! I’m impressed with you two. Great story telling too.

[@shannonstone865]

Yay Bruno! Thank you and the town for helping my friends!

[@brianswift5814]

Wow... She floats! I am joyously reilived and tearfully extatic for you guys! Posideon said, "No, not today." Yet, he also said remember me. I suggest strongly honoring The Main Dude highly as you set out on your next crossing after the healing of your big girl. I Must offer congrats, kids. This was tough, but I think you got it handled. A lesson can be hard, crushing. They can be tools for wisdom for those who see and hear. Sounds like you have. All good. Rock on. Live the dream! B.Swift 😊😊

[@brianswift5814]

Oops... bad fingers. Wrong button. BS 😎🤙 P.S. Ignore psycho Reef Police. You guys had zero control over that CF event. I've never lived through a storm at sea. However, I live in Central Oklahoma, USA. Ground Zero Tornado Alley, they call it. You guys had about the same chance of moving your big darlin' as a bunch of folks around Choctaw, Oklahoma had to move their houses last night when an F3 came to visit. Call 'em clueless cityfied loons, and giggle at them guys.

[@Lagoon380]

YOU WORKED SOOO HARD and at the same time you are SOOOO LUCKY - YOU HAVE YOUR BOAT STILL - CONGRATULATIONS!!! (well built boat!)

[@michaelwhitewolf10]

It's all superficial damage you are very very lucky so make a sacrifice to the sea gods to thank him by pouring some wine in the ocean and tell them thank you! The people that helped you are absolutely the best and I hope that people will help get that boat they need. I am going to donate to there go fund me after watching this episode!Good travels!

[@jpinvestcebu]

What a blessing for all those things to align, allowing for your dreams to continue 🙏

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yes, one thing that didnt show up in our videos was not only did the local wind bring waves to rock the boat, but there was also a long distance, very large south swell at the same time (unrelated), that was dumping loads of water over the reef into the atoll. This is actually the main reason we had enough water under the boat to pull her off (also helped the local wind waves). The tide changes are very minimal in this part of the world so it wasn't really a high tide that helped us. SO lucky how it all worked out.

[@brunomendonca5967]

Good things happens to good people. Greeting from Lisbon (PT)

[@BartekStasinski]

So happy for you guys! Honestly well done! Its a shame that you had to experienced that.

[@svdesertdepartedjoe9621]

Congratulations you guys are super lucky. Definitely pay it forward.

[@michaelphilipgrauers8112]

You guys just won my heart, 2nd time stumbling over one of your videos and when I saw how masterfully you both handled a sailor's worst nightmare, I was sold ❤ and then you go and surprise me with....can we do anything to help restore the reef I melted into a unsailable puddle. RESPECT!!!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Welcome to thr channel :)

[@Myladybug70]

Same!

[@Dan-q6v1v]

It is so strange what looked like a total disaster, has turned into a blessing....your subscribers have increased tremendously. The folk on the island are able to get a boat. God works in mysterious ways. 🙏 Looking forward to where you all go next!

[@bumonthemove]

Amazing when thing get better is done by your god when it turns bad its humans mistake.. its humans saving the day. Very happy for them.

[@jeff-r9z]

@@bumonthemoveGod is the creator and he sends or allows all things, good times and trials. Read the book of Job in the Bible and pray for understanding. God works all things for the good of those who love him. I pray you come to know him and if there’s any questions I can help get answers for or needs you have that I can pray for, let me know.

[@drewkennewell4267]

The friendliness of Pacific Islanders in full force. You guys were incredibly lucky

[@fayeward6079]

Well done to all the people concerned but especially to you both for being able to navigate a very tricky situation. You are positive examples for us all to emulate. Go well.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@Rascalafm17]

So happy for you both that you have managed to rescue the boat and no major damage. Just subscribed and looking forward to following your future adventures.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@vilgers]

Guys congratulations, you did a great job! Back to the insurance subject:There are 2 types of insurance. One is liability (not crazy expensive and mandatory) and second is comprehensive, which is good for charter boats and boats with value over half million. Most bluewater sailors use the budget boats and in this case is more logical to spend money instead of comprehensive insurance to boat safety equipment.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yes this is becoming more common, especially in places like the South Pacific.

[@vilgers]

Also you are the strong team, which is so valuable!!! This case perfectly proved this.

[@patraic5241]

The community makes me proud to be a human. $25 for the effort I hope they are able to acquire the work boat they want. It's so blind fortunate that the damages are a slight as they are.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you for the donation!!

[@louiseparisotto3630]

One thing that I haven't read much about is that, throughout that nightmare you both were/are safe! This is one amazing story that will be told for years to come and the wonderful memories of friendships formed as well as the insight into island life that most of us have no clue about has been well documented and shared. I thank you for that. Continued safe travels and kudos to all those who helped you! Truly awesome people!

[@JustinsDreamArt]

Your gratitude to that amazing community is very heartwarming!!!

[@Jcozz]

Amazing story, you two must have had a ton of karma built up to be floating after that! So happy for you, and grateful for the wonderful people on the island. Lots going on here in the states at the moment and this story has been a much needed beacon of good light! Thank you!

[@rossarthur116]

Bloody brilliant. Great to see good luck go to good people. Would love to visit there myself

[@robertlaird6746]

That is so awesome that you got your boat off of the reef! Congratulations! I to plan on sailing with no insurance due to the price that insurance companies want and the games that they play when you file a claim. They low ball the claim and leave you with less than a replacement value with no gear. Because of the stories that I've heard, I'd rather self insure even if it's a Cyber 48 which I want and plan on getting unless the price, coverage and payout improves to a fair deal like it used to be.

[@njbaskipper]

Hello guys, good afternoon. Truly, I am very pleased that you have rescued Kiana and to see you again at sea and happy. The teaching served them. P.S. Mis. Ally, this advice is for you, I just want you to observe it. Regardless of each situation you find yourself in, you must remain very calm and without moving quickly, just observe, tranquility gives you enough time to think. Avoid at all costs blows and wounds that could cause MAJOR EFFECTS. You have reached a very dangerous mental breakdown situation, REGULATE your Emotions. P.S. 🎵🎶📣 KIANA FLEET.... 👏👏👏

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks!

[@t-hex6876]

You never gave up! Congrats 🍾🎉

[@seawench555]

Ali, Ben ur very special incredible individuals, don't ever lose that humble outlook, the Universe was watching over u and the boat. We are all very grateful ur safe and FLOATING!!!