CATCH AND COOK - SEA SNAIL!! QUEEN CONCH

[@WickedSalty]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! UPDATE: We had left the boat down in Florida on the hard, all prepped for hurricane season. The boat also needed a good refit before going back in the water and our money was running low after the trip so the timing was right on all of that. This led us back to get jobs and working again to get life back in order. We have not been in a position where we can be supported and grow from solely creating and uploading videos, so therefore we had to refocus efforts for our personal growth. Thank you for everyone who has always supported us on Patreon, bought T-shirts and have given things along the way, we would not be able to go as far as we have without you. On that note, as an effort to stay with our passion for sailing, boating and being on the water, Wes has picked up a job working for a company's boat yard, learning lots on body work/fiberglass work, wet sanding, winterizing, hauling, trailering and picking up some engine certifications soon. We've been just caught up with work and making progress on plans, life! Sorry for the side track, just need to be in a good position for growth and pay for all the things that need to be paid for, health insurance, maintenance cost, boat costs, dental, FOOD. We cannot be stuck in a position of saving, going on a trip, spending it all and essentially coming back with very little and being in a bad place. BOAT UPDATE: Currently we are planning and saving up and will be getting the boat back home so we can get going on some projects. Theres a lot we want to do to get the boat up to speed, comfortable and safe. So that is what our goal is, get the boat back home, refit, work jobs save money and make videos of the processes. Thank you everyone for your patience and support. It has really helped us keep this going, our passions have always been sailing, boating and being on the water so that is what we are sticking to! Just got hung up and needed to refocus our efforts with other work so we can achieve our goals and be in a safe place of growth! Going to be releasing the rest of our Bahamas videos, we will also give a more current update video from the boatyard? coming up and will continue making videos of our process. Again thank you for the patience happy holidays, merry christmas and happy new year if you dont hear from us before than! Thank you to all the awesome supporters and kind words, we appreciate you all.

[@WaterfrontJustin]

Merry Christmas... You guys clearly love the big Bahamian conch. HAHA

[@Jmmondeau]

We really missed you. And totally understand why you had to go back to work. It takes a lot to be self supported by KZbin and Patreon. Keep sailing and working. It will pay off in the end. Buy a house and turn it into income property. It’s a 10 year ish plan but it will go by fast. Your young. Good luck.

[@galaxymasterdave2969]

Sometimes in life you just need to take a break, regroup, and plan ahead. It's just one of life's gotta dos. Idea! I have a couple friends who have Catalina 30s, and one has a 10 hp. outboard mounted on his transom in addition to the inboard. He says he will always have the outboard on hand, because not only has the outboard gotten him home when the main quit, but the added, and steerable thrust helped him when he once ran aground, and that steerable thrust also helps to maneuver the boat in tight quarters or when the wind is up. Fair winds, and looking forward to seeing you two back on the water.

[@RomeoSierra011]

Good luck and looking forward to a video update!

[@marcholtzberg1664]

Hey Wes, Kate, and Lola I don’t know where you put your boat up on the hard but I am in Florida and I can help. Let me know

[@cawfeedawg]

Well they are still alive atleast... From facebook: Hope everyone had a wicked merry Christmas this year Wes, Lola and I have been living back in the Boston area for the last year, longer than we planned but unfortunately traveling isn’t as simple as it used to be. Our Wicked Salty adventure is ever evolving and we might not always know what’s next but what we DO know is that our love for each other, sailing and the sea will never change. With that said, videos and regular content are not our priority right now

[@timroberts3139]

Any new updates? Hoping to see You both back on weekend sails or something. Hope You both are ok with all the covid chaos.

[@FurtherAM]

Can't believe this is the last episode and I started from the beginning! watched every episode in less than 72 hours! MORE WICKED SALTY!!!

[@wkw4095]

I just want to thank you for not closing the channel down. It's great to watch a rerun on occasion...heck maybe you'll be back someday! I find sailing to be consuming and takes away from other adventures....I usually buy a small sailboat, obsess for a couple years and sell it....on my third now...selling it this spring.

[@dww0013]

Awesome to hear from you! Totally understand having go back and replenish the funds from time to time. Keeping you guys in the prayers. And hope to see you fulfill all your sailing dreams soon.✌🏻

[@2sbyc]

I watched you guys from your first season. I hope you find your way back to the cruising life soon. For now, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and thanks for the great videos.

[@mikeyoung4035]

Merry Christmas Wicked Salty! Glad to see you guys back on KZbin.🎄🎁🎅🏻😁

[@johnnukecop]

A new video, especially one showing that you guys are OK was a great Christmas present. And no one knows better than you when it is time to stand down and replenish, be it monetary, physical (thankfully the boat and not you guys), or spiritual. A pause is good for us all from time to time. My wishes for smooth sailing, following seas and currents, warm water and fair breezes to all three of you.

[@Fargosportsmassage]

Man!! How I miss eating in that way..i gotta go to Asian market today..thanks guys!!

[@fxprocc]

those that cant sail yet. kinda sail via these wonderful videos. you guys rock.

[@estrelladelmar6466]

Yay Wicked Salty! Merry Christmas dudes! And Lola too!

[@hughragon633]

Hope you guys are ok. Any updates, hoping to hear from you guys soon.

[@Afraidinct]

Yea, I was wondering that too. Would like to hear from them.

[@charlesalcott7885]

We want more Wicked Salty videos!!! We want more Wicked Salty videos!!!

[@neemguy81]

Good on ya for adapting to the situations life throws your way... looking forward to the next video!

[@chimyshark]

do you need a boat to find one of these?

[@cntryboy1776]

Great to see y’all back. Stick to your dream and keep grinding. Safe travels.

[@mackagerton4860]

Where the heck have you all been it's been a while glad to see you back.

[@BobMuk08]

Happy new year! Wondered what you 3 were up to!

[@captainseymoursailing4516]

Marry Christmas you guys. Iv was stoked to get a notification on a new video. Looking forward to more

[@WickedSalty]

Merry Christmas will get the next one up as soon as we can and will make an announcement on the release, facebook, twitter, instagram etc.

[@Afraidinct]

How are things going guys ? Anything new about the boat. I heard the the Caribbean is getting toasty.

[@robnorman1955]

I ran into Kate’s brother in the airport in Atlanta, GA today. He was wearing a “Wicked Salty” tee shirt. Great looking shirt!

[@MikeBenson241]

It is challenging, I've been stuck in a static boat owning, maintaining, upgrading situation for years. Hope to change that this year. You guys have done great in that you've gotten out there already. Big Accomplishment already.

[@Freeflorida123]

Thanks for posting! We are not fans of cable TV the content sucks believe it or not you guys are our evening TV shows keep them coming please!

[@ralphholiman7401]

Glad to see you back! Finding even one conch around Bimini is something. Back in the 80's we used to dive on the Sapona and just slay the lobsters. Enjoyed your video!

[@raymondmills9377]

Wow back from the dead... viewers like to know you are alive ...that being said -merry Christmas

[@wkw4095]

I hope you get back in the groove..we all love your channel. You have a good chunk of subscribers too! Thanks for the updates.

[@harrycash8713]

Thinking about buying a Laguna 22 what do you think???

[@kimberlygrandstaff1683]

I love conch shells!!!☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️😌😌☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@coltonyousif1577]

It was great to hearing from you guys I haven't seen video from wicked salty for a while

[@timroberts3139]

I had not seen any videos and I started searching for You both tonight and found this last video from 5-6 months ago. I hope all is well for both of You. I hope You can get back to the sailing, traveling, and videos. I understand the must have a job - sucks and big dreams thing.

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

Great to make money on hiatus, just don’t forget to keep producing videos as you go. That is super important. Merry Christmas guys and have a happy new year.

[@carlevert4438]

Dang! I’ve been wondering if you guys gave up on the KZbin thing. So glad to see you guys again!

[@stapletonfamily4571]

Are you guys done posting videos ? Hope to see you guys back on KZbin . With a recent update please .

[@Sailboatstory]

AHHHH! So good to see a new vid! Good golly though... sure does make me miss that place. Oh yeah, those jalapeño poppers are the bomb. Looking forward to the next video crew. We miss you guys! -B, T, M

[@roybond5404]

Conch fritters lovely.✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@c5i3b2z9]

Quick update?

[@johncollins5021]

Nice see you guys long time. Your father was next to me in worton creek this past summer. Very nice people.

[@haydenwatson7987]

I just found your videos and look forward to watching them. I have owned my 88 C30 tr/bs sinse 1998 and look forward to seeing what you are doing with yours.

[@johnlampe3258]

Sea Wolf! Holy cow, the last episodes I watched were when his wife left to have the baby. Looks like the baby is now a toddler!

[@ingridhoughton1659]

is that mac demarco

[@unclebob6728]

Nice job on the conch, Wes. Go Salties!

[@Wheresthewheel]

Merry Christmas folks !

[@simplymonks7929]

happy christmas and new year to you both

[@sucapizda]

Really well done vid. It’s a pleasure.

[@allynonderdonk7577]

I am wondering how the three of you are doing during 19?I hope Whisper hasn't been a handful. Anyway just dropping off some well wishes to let you know that I am thinking of you all!

[@allynonderdonk7577]

Wow I wasn't expecting to get a video from Wicked Salty for Christmas. I am pretty stoked about it! I am guessing that you folks had some time off and a chance to compile a video. I could perhaps hope you went back to the boat and are starting a new season, but I think the chances are better you are back home doing the daily grind. How are you doing with the medical stuff these days Wes?

[@WickedSalty]

OK thank you for the concerns and support Allyn! Just working and saving, found a job at a boatyard, learning more and more and getting paid for sticking with the passion! more updates on that to come. Still getting good health insurance squared away lol.... also why we are figuring this stuff out now!

[@allynonderdonk7577]

@@WickedSalty Well if you can get the boatyard work thing down, you could maintain any boat. Also if you need some refit info like on watermakers I have the hookup. Super cheap watermakers with good components. Get some good insurance too, it helps especially when getting stressed out.

[@oceanrcr1]

I was beginning to think Dorian got you Glad you're safe. Merry Christmas.

[@wildlydull1975]

I hope y'all are doing well. I just don'd one of your t shirts. Be well

[@patrickdaly3173]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@WickedSalty]

Merry Christmas!

[@harrycash8713]

Hey Wes glad to see you back it sure has been a while since you put out a video

[@rickharris5485]

Dang! I binged-watched for a week, starting at the beginning, to catch up just to find out you're back in Mass. I've really enjoyed tagging along on all your misadventures. lol I think you should name the boat Careless Whisper, seeing as how you guys kind of just "wing it" most of the time. I mean that in the nicest way, of course. Good luck in 2020. Lola is such a cool dog.

[@Pozer714]

What is the purpose of a wet suit? Not trying to be a smart ass but I know they keep you warm is chilly waters. I think she is a great cook from some of the stuff I've seen.

[@billkelly3310]

Best of luck guys

[@fxpthl]

It was so nice to come to my computer and find a posting from you kids! Hopefully, you had a wonderful holiday yourselves and enjoyed all of that yummy looking conch. Never had it but it looks like fried clams on steroids, yes? Your update is very informative, with lots of details about your immediate plans and those out and beyond. Question: why do you have to take the boat all the way back North for the refit?

[@ocxb]

Mele Kalikimaka! I’ve been wondering about you two, glad to hear you are doing good and I understand that life and money don’t always work together, at least you are young and flexible. Always waiting patiently for the next video 🤙

[@Jmmondeau]

I’ve been out sailing myself and off the grid so I lost touch with my sailing vlogs. Glad to see you regrouping. Keep up the good work. change is good and your return (when it comes on your terms) will be sweet.

[@WickedSalty]

Thank you for understanding Jean and the positive support. It will be sweet indeed!

[@pettermyris3462]

Merry Christmas too you both are happy new year

[@expresscruiserlife]

Welcome back! Looking forward to seeing what's in store to come once you are able to get back on the water. I've got a tiny channel dedicated to my power boating experiences/adventures with some crazy mechanical work and electronics upgrades in-play if anyone is interested in following along.

[@sailingnuestravida]

Cracked conch is the best....like the world's biggest fried shrimp.....

[@supertallflapjackstack6544]

Merry Christmas salties!!! 🤙

[@WickedSalty]

Merry Christmas!

[@migesfishing7736]

I got excited ... thought you made a fishing video 😜👍🏼🎣

[@WickedSalty]

Almost! But not quite?

[@bayardtaylor2990]

Great. Job. Guys. Merry x. Mass

[@goboats]

Good to sea you guys again, wish you had said something about the depletion of conch in the Bahamas and share the knowledge and caution about overfishing and taking of the immature conch bedore they can reproduce. Full formed lip is a must... Share the info thanks

[@cigarmann]

Merry Christmas....man go find some lionfish.....get as many as you can.

[@thefourms1256]

They’re Alive!

[@WickedSalty]

Alive and well!

[@xtremewoods_101]

Catching gary. Don't tell spongebob you ate his pet

[@brianstevens7241]

Merry Christmas

[@WickedSalty]

Merry Christmas!

[@TheStanley65]

Wicked unsalty perhaps a sponsorship , a new (zero breeze) a portable battery operated air condition system . Go pound on the front door . And see if they could sponsor you. You advertise for them and they’ll take care of you. Win-win situation. I hope all is well for you guys it was sad to see your boat sink.

[@idroolt6999]

got to see my favorite yt puppers! (:

[@erickanew]

Not supposed to eat just saw its going extinct I feel bad for eating them when I was in the Bahamas

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

If/when you start up again, you have to get a longer selfie stick or a longer arm. The camera shot is way to close to your face.

[@nautblue4284]

Hellooo?

[@marklapierre5629]

So what? You just stopped making videos?

[@gravis00]

Lmao another “sailing couple” that disappeared

[@emilybh6255]

Wow! The ocean floor looks pretty barren. Have the powers that should not be killed off most of the sea life with their geo-engineering? Why don't you make seviche with the conch? Just marinate in chopped onion, lime juice for an hour and throw in your jalapenos and before eating add chopped green or red peppers and cilantro. No need to cook it.

[@tamweir3458]

Send the baby home with mom. It doesnt matter if shes hot or not. Its a fishing program.

[@christianpollabajo906]

if everyone likes moana you have to eat the conch shell raw, ok

[@JohnBraman413]

no new videos?

[@nocturn1ts]

Rather an abrupt disapearance.

[@henryharrison3988]

I agree.

[@kenlynch6332]

🎄🎄🎄⛪🎄🎄🎄🎁

[@WickedSalty]

Merry Christmas Ken!

[@jwrappuhn71]

Good vid ya'll, digging the retro porno music...lol.

[@dw8416]

"Queen conch was once found in high numbers in the Florida Keys but, due to a collapse in conch fisheries in the 1970s, it is now illegal to commercially or recreationally harvest queen conch in that state. The United States is responsible for the consumption of 80% of the world's internationally traded queen conch." Real cool guys.....but at least u got some views right?

[@enjoyeverything7165]

They are in the Bahamas, not Florida. Rather or not they should be caught an eaten is another issue but the consumption of the snail is a major part of the local culture so sustainable fishing regulations will be more likely than a ban.

[@enjoyeverything7165]

blog.nature.org/science/2020/06/08/bahamian-queen-conch-fishers-scientists-share-knowledge-for-a-sustainable-fishery/

[@petep5003]

hate to be that guy but you are a seriously lucky dude. probably the most beautiful girl i have seen in my life

[@mcshadow5000]

Next time get someone to show you how to properly clean them. You wasted tooooons of good meat, and left some less desirable stuff!

[@yvindnilsen94]

your still at the big gay club? hmmm.. well.. i dont judge.. :-P yeah i know.. game.. happy newyears from Norway :-)

[@sankyjat868]

Because of your, sea sails population reduce very fast, so pls don't kill them

[@tomd.3082]

Merry Christmas