CRASHED INTO our 1st ROCK after 4 Years at Sea!

[@blackhawk5965]

Only two types of sailors out there, those who have hit a rock and those who will!

[@creatingmemorieswithmike4617]

Or, those who have hit a rock and told about it and those who have hit a rock but never said a word :-)

[@jvkew]

Three types. Those who learn nothing from their failures.

[@creatingmemorieswithmike4617]

@@jvkew well then we can carry on and on and on :-)

[@randywurl9229]

You two are frickin hilarious. You bleeped some words but left the most critical and descriptive in to help with narrative. It is fun watching both of you. Enviable to be just you two together for so long and you still actually get along and laugh. Please keep up the great videos.

[@mhendorado]

Oh my god. I got nervous watching it. Hopefully this won't happen again. I love watching your vids. Wishing you all the best on your trip.

[@Niagra2011]

So glad you both are ok and Nahoa is still sea worthy! Be safe and God Bless You Both! Thank you for the top notch videos!

[@darcyconry9880]

i’m ben, that’s ashley and together we’re bashley

[@GaryBoyd02]

Hahahaha that is hilarious!

[@SwedenBikes]

Lmao

[@ProjectFreewheel]

Hahaha brilliant.

[@firebir11]

Together we’re in huge piece of plastic destroying the ecosystem complaining about the locals plastic.

[@darcyconry9880]

firebir11 shut ur trap

[@bertski60]

gotta be the tidiest bilge on YT. anyhoo...glad it wasn' t more serious. nahoa....she's a tough one. lol...early in, "ben did a great job steering us through the danger" later on. "ben drove us into a fuckn; rock" make up your mind, sister! :) great entertainment as always so thanks. see you later.

[@craigme2583]

Yer I was just thinking that, no slime in the bildge. Nothing! You could eat off it.

[@2fast2nick]

It looks like the whole boat is pretty clean!

[@amandawilk5316]

"This won't even make the cut, this isn't going on youtube" hahaha, thank you for sharing!! Shit happens out there. So glad it was just superficial & yall are safe. Team work and great attitudes always help. Yall are the best!!

[@peterkoller3761]

to check for holes: take a squeeze bottle with milk an squeeze milk to the outside of the hull where you expect a leak: the milk gets sucked in and disappears if there really is a leak, long before you notice water in the bilge (you never see every part of the bilge!)

[@hunteyvonne]

Smart.

[@313barrygmail]

Keep Nerf footballs and noodles on board

[@lawrencerowe6440]

Clever

[@T25de]

You guys are my favorite sailing couple! You guys are a real good team and ooze fun and good times from your pores! Stay safe out there! We all want lots more videos from you guys! With love from Houston!

[@TWROC96]

I love that you guys are so real. Having two experienced sailors on board must be a big plus until one of them runs over a big f**king rock. Hang in there guys and Ben get a beer now that you've slayed that rock.

[@brentlansdown8822]

Good things came out of this. You hit the rock hard and no serious or life threatening damage and that boat is is well built

[@gasser5001]

Bens reaction to the situation is priceless! Love the videos, keep em comin!

[@lawrencestark1944]

Listen all that matters is that y'all are ok, and after that your boats ok. I hate to say it but running aground happens some times. But y'all safety and health comes firsta and the boat last. Ill be praying for y'alls safety. Love y'all be happy

[@4040pmora]

Ben you handled that like a pro. Your crew on the other hand went a little coconuts.

[@rockysouthflorida1707]

Holy Cow Ashley and Ben Hortons! Thank god it was not a shipping container! Patch it up and continue on the journey! Glad ol girl is still afloat! Cheers from USA!

[@Sebastianontour]

"The first thing you wanna do if you hit a rock: put beer in the fridge!" - Love it! ❤

[@ProjectFreewheel]

First thing to do in any situation haha

[@bobg9597]

Anchor beers

[@Sebastianontour]

@@bobg9597 Yes please! ;-)

[@TheBorkka]

I hit my first rock today. After checking everything was OK I opened a beer.

[@thatguy2408]

20 years from now, when you run over a parking block. “Remember when you hit that rock.” 😂😂😂

[@johnbhodi3785]

Thank you for showing and being brave enough to show what is really happening on the reefs around the world! You need crew. Me!!!!

[@mosca3289]

The transition from ‘I’m a little uncomfortable’‘ to ‘oh f......’ to ‘ ah, the damage isn’t too bad’ 😂 Kudos for showing this.

[@jimmytan1251]

thank God you're safe, don't blame each other accidents happen especially in the ocean. Keep safe you guys.

[@jaybird4915]

Glad your boat is intact. Thanks for sharing!

[@murrayisabeth1897]

Wow! What a rush Ben and Ashley, glad to see you missed real tragedy and only scratch Noha's bum, a timely reminder on how quickly shit happens. Great insight thanks for sharing and glad all's well, take care out there.

[@johnnybarbar7435]

Keep lots of epoxy putty on board for spreading over any damage that occurs. Even if it appears superficial, the putty will block water absorption into the fiberglass laminate.

[@jasonmathews8741]

Wow how crazy thank God your ok and the boat made it. Hope the trip out of country is without any more drama.

[@canadianmountainman]

Glad it all worked out! Thanks for uploading this video after all. 🍺

[@neyneyhernandez2972]

That’s a T-Shirt for sure!! “Hit a rock put a beer on ice”

[@PhysiologywithChristian]

That monologue at 4:20 was incredible! Great insights!

[@jimk9417]

Glad you are safe, the boat is OK, and love your channel. After Ben had his much needed 'medicinal' beer, what did you do for a temporary repair? Thanks for sharing this. Those of us still in the preparatory stages of our adventures need the good AND not so glamorous aspects of cruising.

[@mariajohnson1744]

Two types of sailors: Those who've run aground and those who lie about it.

[@sailingavocet]

indeed

[@daman7129]

Three actually... those that have, those that will, and those that lie.........lol....

[@oceanz4me]

Hmm... an embellishment perhaps? I certainly think there is an odor in the air with this one.

[@zaidzainuddin3683]

nice one

[@ProjectFreewheel]

Hope its a small one then 🙈

[@-ted3177]

Oh no, you have all our support. Hope everything goes well. ❣

[@robertadamsmetaldetecting6324]

Atleast you both and your yacht are safe! There are two types of sailors, those who have honestly hit something and those that lie about having not hit something

[@LivingHakuna]

hahaha! Sucks man but probably the best video by far! You had us cracking up at the end. We would've been freaking out and thinking that we were about to sink in 5...4...3...2...1...

[@darkhelmetsplane]

Doh! Reminds me of when a tree pulled the power lines down and fell on my house catching it on fire. Keep rockin' the seven seas! You guys rule!!!

[@TM-sz7lv]

Love your videos! And the way you had me on the edge of my seat! Your honesty is very appreciated! Much love to you guys!

[@luccirino5451]

There´s allways a first time... has i just saw nothing that will stop you guys... best of luck! and a glassy beer...lol... sometimes is all we need!!! Love from PORTUGAL

[@luccirino5451]

Hope you have some kind of waterproof epoxi so you can avoid water entering the fiberglass...🙏💪👍

[@elmatador6589]

I love how she barks out the orders then belittles the sub. Quite enjoyable.

[@wcads623]

AHH that's the joy of marriage and cruising😂

[@tonybarnes3858]

Never go sailing with yer mum.

[@ogiecruz8063]

Whoa that was intense Thank God it didn't crack a hole to your boat. Have a great day Sailing N from the Philippines

[@brianc9682]

I'm on Ben's side!

[@SailingNahoa]

Haha. Who was the captain anyways?? I guess it was Ben since he was driving!

[@peterkoller3761]

yes, but one driving automatically means the other one is on outlook.

[@jimbeck553]

Shit'l buff right out.

[@jamesjoyce5611]

@@SailingNahoa that will be the trouble "driving" not navigating. I really felt the moment, great sequence. You two are gonna be right tame from now on.

[@damergifoued6408]

​@@SailingNahoa be a litle bit easy on him , mistake happens especialy with navigation , and u just proved how sturdy ur boat is , and he is a good captain cheers and gl

[@JoLax]

Oh no guys. Please stay safe out there. You guys are inspirational.

[@tarastoren155]

So glad the boats still afloat. I'm from Maine usa and my kid and I love watching your adventures!

[@paddlefaster]

I've hit a few rocks cruising in Maine. Especially around Jewel Island.

[@music-man]

oh guys that was scary but you kept it together and as always you make me laugh which is always good for the soul.

[@aussiefarmer6012]

I am glad you are both safe and the boat is fine too. Even when being careful things can happen.

[@-bnqe-3119]

And last week you were worried about a popped screw :-)) Glad you are OK - and that the Boat is OK !!!

[@Candidvortex]

Glad to see you guys are ok, but can’t help thinking how close that must have been! Very lucky....

[@epicnavigator]

A hole at the keel is not a problem. Catamaran keels are separate sections attached to the main hall, so you can sail even if you totally lost it and you fix it when you get to the shipyard.

[@Momsheegracee]

Please always be safe. Watching you from PH 🇵🇭

[@FordFracture]

looks like a job for FLEX TAPE !

[@dmorgan28]

Whoa that was scary. Glad everything and you guys are alright. Thanks for the video 👍👍👍❤️

[@rcrocker02]

You guys should get a forward facing 3d sonar with obstacle detection. It'll alert of anything in the way that poses a threat and sound an alarm if you're in danger of an impact with a good system

[@fishstick5050]

Y’all win the prize for the all time cleanest bilge. I am not surprised. Be safe out there.

[@paulstreesofwalthamabbey2007]

Real life and you are great to report it 😄👍🏻 loved the video heart in mouth moments

[@paulstreesofwalthamabbey2007]

Have a beer and stay safe guys keep up the reporting it’s great 👍🏻 viewing 🏄‍♂️

[@RichTravel1010]

Good footage !!!! Cool Beans !!!

[@Stoic-of-Rome]

A lot of dings could be saved by having stainless scuff guards on the leading edges and bottom of the keels/hulls. Glad it was all ok, Thanks for recording it all even under the understandable stress of the moment.

[@bobbyh.3911]

Mark, I have wondered about that, as well. Also about sacrificial guards that are relatively easy to replace and without having to haul out. Additionally, everyone seems to have water-proof cameras aboard now days. Would placing one forward a few feet below the waterline, help in navigating through those tricky spots?

[@onthebeaches]

@@bobbyh.3911 I agree. One underwater and one half way up on the mast pointing down to see bombies and such. Cameras are cheap...holes in the hull, not so much! Ü

[@debbiehahn5622]

Your both fine and Nahoa is okay. Just a little ding. Thank God! !!!! You both crack me up!!!!

[@crystalharmonics8577]

Only two types of skippers, those who admit hitting ground and those who lie. Your now officially a skipper, nice one mate.👍

[@xpatsteve]

I was on the USS Enterprise when we hit Bishop Rock in the Cortes Bank off the coast of California back in 1985. Let's just say that was more than a few scratches and that Bishop Rock is a few feet shorter than it used to be. Glad it was nothing serious for you two. I'm sure it was quite a scare, though.

[@Hill4More]

I find myself watching your videos over and over.

[@RVLifeNOW]

You took it well. Misery maybe loves company...we hit a rock a bit east of you in the islands across from Timor Leste that begins with an A I think...and we did a good bit of damage and had to make repairs underwater. And then haul out in Bali. And it’s all downhill from there.Do NOT haul out in Bali unless you want worse damage! It’s really scary hitting things in remote areas knowing it’s no easy solution. Your closest p for repairs unless an utmost emergency which doesn’t look like it is, is Johor Buru, Singapore (expensive) or a few places west coast of mainland Malaysia. Also Kudat at top of Borneo (cheapest though not sure they do cats) I know...all very far.Try at all costs to avoid Serangan Bali though where a good contract means nothing. Good luck! Try to enjoy the rest of Indo..one of the coolest places we have been. -Rebecca On SV Brick House

[@tomwilliams8675]

Juuuuusssssssst a little scratch. It looked like Ashley decided to grind you up and feed you to the dragons before you even made it back on board. 😁😂😆 Is there a product that can be applied underwater to temporarily seal things like this? I would think hitting bottom must happen to all cruisers no matter how careful they are. Glad you're both ok.

[@aleembruggen]

I love how you call people a plague on the planet, after devoting your time to leisure and sailing around the world in your upper class 1st world lifestyle. Classy.

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

I doubt she meant it the way you took it

[@jw6180]

Wow, great video sharing your experience. New subscriber here! 💕 ⛵️

[@tongakonzarro3610]

Thank Heaven you guys are ok, be careful out there and always expect the unexpected. Safe travel guys....

[@stuartmcnab809]

I seen the title and my phone would not load finally got to watch it after saying no no way but at least you both plus boat are ok 🙏 sail safe and god bless⛵️

[@yatessmyrna]

JB Water Weld baby! We use it on our shallow water river jet boats, a lot. I have seen 1/2 inch, ( that's 12.7 MM in Canadian), tears over a foot long completely sealed and dried up with it.

[@katrinacop]

OMG. . . I'm so glad your OK. Thanks for sharing your journey with us ;)

[@voyagerpalms1537]

Nahoa is a lucky boat. I’m so glad you guys are ok That was so freaking close. Be safe and fair winds ✌️🤟🤙⛵️

[@leemartin3654]

They made it a marine reserve because everybody keeps dropping the hook on the coral and screwing it up it’s not about the fish it’s about the coral

[@onthebeaches]

Love your attitude Ben! PEACE OUT!

[@timmcnamara17]

Well, I subscribe and watch everything Ben and Ashley post but this is the FIRST time, my heart was in my throat! My gosh, I'm glad you are both OK and yout lovely boat is OK too. Gosh guys, don't do that again...a little wee came out....

[@nickcooper14]

We were just at Komodo island and I recognised the cutting you were sailing through with the bitcoin current and current. It’s amazing how windy I do can get. Most of the time your in 3000m of water 20’ from shore but damn does is rise quickly when you get closer. Glad it was only a scratch..👍🏼👍🏼

[@DontTrustAnybody75]

Hi, I have to say you guys are so inspiring and I love your videos. Truly living life, I'm looking for a sailboat now ty

[@meganote]

Ouch! Pretty scary. Glad it was only superficial damage... hopefully. For us sailors, running aground, soft or hard is never pleasant, but as they say, it’s just a matter of time.

[@MyWictor]

I wanna ask you. Don't ever get the fear of sharks? Whenever you decide to jump into the the water whatever for whatever reason? Do you take a survalince before jumping in to fix something on the side. Or is there like a censore signal on boat?

[@banoniebatute9682]

Take care. Be sure to inspect the scratch before you headout of indo. How will the damage part hold if its protective coat is scratched off? Will water soak in or will the fiber get some water fatigue damage overtime? I am not an expert. Just my 2 cents.

[@markburley4901]

I know how it feels to scrape the bottom / hit something here in Okanagan Lake! Can't imagine that stomach churn in this situation. Glad all is well.

[@jadroppers]

Your reaction is priceless: First thing you do, when you hit a rock: you put the beer in the fridge. ROFLOL But jokes aside, glade that you are fine and the only thing dented are the fiberglass and your ego.

[@markeverhart3835]

That’s scary . I wish I could come travel with you guys for even just a week i can’t get over how amazing it seems every video The sights are just so great

[@Ninja_Sloth]

“You hit a rock!” Not, we hit a rock??? Nice blame assignment

[@theogdirkdiggler]

Ashley should have been on the bow watching for baumies.

[@davidnoble3037]

@@theogdirkdiggler This is a good reason to look else where for yacht family, we together not blame YOU hit.

[@Ks-zz9lh]

13:22 she said 'We' hit a rock. Im sure she said 'You' at one point.. same time its just stress. They seem like a very nice sailing team.

[@JMac-27]

8:13 the first thing she said was we though

[@GENECARP]

Thank God you guys are OK and handling it well...Peace..Climbed a Mountain on The Starboard Side...LOL

[@spelunkerd]

Ha ha, Captain always gets blamed, forever. But when things go well, you hear "we did great!". Been there. Crew need to work on doing all the other things, so the Captain can stay in the cockpit and remain focused on piloting and navigation. On a monohull, most of the real damage is internal, from an oil can effect as the hull flexes.

[@sierrashere8197]

" She was bow watch ! " " I was not bow watch " You two are so funny !! love it

[@wcads623]

Ohh scary - brought back bad memories of Sailing into Freedom when he lost his cat!!! Take care and remember to zoom in on your chart plotter ;-)

[@ronniehdable]

Do you have a repair kit for stuff like that? Maybe plywood and some screws and cloth and resin. It seems like a good idea eagle eye.

[@savageboy1721]

This is amazing what you guys are doing it would be so cool to see so many places😁😁😁

[@TravelWithGus]

This exact thing happened to my dad but he wasn’t so lucky as you, boat sank right in the harbor.

[@eddsaw1566]

Gosh you got me nervous reading the title when the notification pop up.

[@DiyCatamaran]

Thank you for sharing. Great video and a super outcome.

[@taffythegreat1986]

You’re so lucky, one of the other videos. A couple had a long split and the water was pouring in. They were about half a day from an island. Luckily they made it in the end. Something to tell your grandkids and exaggerate a little bit 🤣

[@dougtratch8260]

Ohh my God! That was EPIC,! I was holding my breath while Ben was checking the damage. Scary.

[@stephenbradshaw5311]

LOl I just bought a Yacht and im already nervous and Ben hits a rock and he is an expert I follow OMG lol but serious glad you guy are ok

[@TheToxicSmoke]

im ben, thats ashley... together we are beshley :D every single time i think that in the intro

[@DC-wp8cr]

In this case they are Bash-ley. (all in good fun) glad you guys are safe!

[@MrMcprodigy]

love you guys, glad everything was alright. thank god it wasnt a crack or a hole

[@oxoxymoron537]

You two are so funny - crash into a rock, potentially shipwrecking yourselves on a Komodo Dragon infested Island !! Glad you and the boat are ok .

[@kaycedavis5946]

My nerves were on edge watching this one! Glad you guys are still going strong!

[@actionmanny7987]

Watching your odds adventures makes my bump a knots shakey. How I wish you'll escaped to a much safer place.. I'm excited on your next episode.

[@charlesfoster575]

Haaa...I'm with a "YOU hit a rock" rascal too. Hilarious how much responsibility and volume is undertaken to detail every aspect of the pilot, keel-checker, bilge-checker and over-reaction de-intensifier...by the Navi-guesser, who did at least mention the "ooops, I didn't zoom in enough!" Anything that can end with a cold beer is in the "win" column--bravo, guys. Taille haut...damn the rocks and pass the ale!

[@marcwouters6059]

That was a shock , luckily without major damage !!!!

[@vanjo7190]

keep your vids comin' guys! So love your journey, watching every ad. That's the only way I could be of help. Yup, i used to drink that same beer, too, here in the Philippines! Keep safe!

[@filmemacher9876]

You are very lucky I think. Best Regards from 🇩🇪

[@damergifoued6408]

hello there lovely couple , just here to say that im happy that it is not serious, but please dnt sail too long distances until you go and repair her , the salty water can start to eat on the fibre glass, good luck and fair seas