How their Sailing Adventure went HORRIBLY Wrong

[@raeraebadfingers]

You have one of my favorite channels on KZbin. I have tons of subscriptions, but there are few that I legit get excited for when I see post. You just have a way of narrating that keeps me invested. The amount of respect shown to everyone is also very refreshing to see these days. Plus, I love the doggies 😅

[@adventuresgonewrong]

Thanks so much, love to hear that.

[@kambrose1549]

Thank goodness for Tahir and his son taking the trouble to rescue them. That was brave. So glad they were freed!

[@adventuresgonewrong]

There were more people in behind the scenes that also risked so much to help but it was a bit too much to cover here. But Dahir was amazing!

[@wandafulll]

What a great video on this topic - I really appreciate that you read into the origins of piracy in the region (and recommended a book for us!), and also talked about how the Chandlers have done so much since to highlight it, despite all that they went through. In an era of deeply polarising media, it's so important that we see content like this.

[@adventuresgonewrong]

Glad you liked it. And that book is so good!

[@Misster28]

My jaw was on the floor when I heard how long their suffering lasted. Really strong and brave couple

[@adventuresgonewrong]

So long!

[@lynnfaulkner2706]

What an incredible experience. My former husband and i spent 7 years cruising on our sailboat, and i am grateful that it took place decades ago when it was comparatively safe - although even then not without risk. Bravo to this brave couple for not giving up their chosen lifestyle. Its a great story, and your canine cohosts really add a terrific effect.

[@adventuresgonewrong]

Very cool! I'd love to spend years sailing but alas I know nothing about it and the ocean is terrifying.

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

I would likely sail again. But not within 3000 or more miles from Somalia. This was a great video on this topic.

[@ebal955]

Wow, those poor folks. I hope they are living their best life and are happy sailing somewhere safe.

[@Mavisdundundunnnmanston]

How is your summary of Somalia and fishing so much better than most news websites? Aside from ap news and npr, you're the best!

[@wheresmyoldname]

Oh please do a video on Sealand! I've never heard of that and it sounds so interesting, even more so with you being the one to tell it!

[@adventuresgonewrong]

I think I need to! I was immediately intrigued by it and want to know more.

[@tanikokishimoto1604]

I would love to learn more about Sealand. I remember hearing about it, but recall nothing.

[@anaconda7184]

@@adventuresgonewrong I am English and have followed Sealand from the start, it is indeed interesting in an 'off the wall' way. I also remember this story well, it was on the news a lot here at the time. Sealand is like an updated version of 'Passport to Pimlico' (film) which if you haven't heard of it, is a fabulous and hilarious Ealing Comedy from 1949. Well done for another great episode.

[@anaconda7184]

@@adventuresgonewrong Yay, (British) eccentricity at it's best, I thought you might appreciate it!

[@canansaritas]

What a nightmare! Their strong bond surely was a huge factor to keep them going. I felt equally sad for the brother and father for what they've been through. As usual, you've put a great effort to convey a multi dimensional presentation. Thank you ❤

[@adventuresgonewrong]

Poor Stephen, from farmer to pirate negotiator. 😬

[@canansaritas]

@@adventuresgonewrong and still kept his humour 💯

[@d.awdreygore]

As a South African I am always astounded that anyone will go near the coast of Somalia. ETA In Cape Town we would have to assume that if you met people fishing in the sea at night they were perlemoen poachers and would happily shoot you if you got in the way.

[@treavorwhitlock5606]

Hadn't seen one of your videos in a while, glad your back.

[@zannigan222]

Love your content. And your house... Thank you for explaining the situation in Somalia. I did not know the reason that the piract started. Tragic

[@janedee6488]

Wonderful video. Thanks for explaining the background of the Somali pirates. It doesn’t excuse what they did but makes it more understandable.

[@luckyNkentucky]

❤❤❤ yay! your narratives are the best. Hope you’re doing well.

[@adventuresgonewrong]

Doing great, despite -30C temps! 😂

[@wendyhumphreys116]

@@adventuresgonewrong Send us a bit of cold, and some snow if you've got a bit spare! It's chilly but not chilly enough here and severely lacking in the white stuff. The dogs (Samoyeds) are desperate!!

[@gizmo8361]

In 1980, when I was 11 my family and I were crossing from Fort Lauderdale to Bimini in the Bahamas to start our sailing adventure. It was my father’s plan to sail around the world. It was a night crossing and out of nowhere a huge light shined on our sailboat. It was pirates. Dad sent us all below and he got on the vhs to call a friend who knew someone in the coast guard. I don’t know how they got to us so quickly but the coast guard helicopter arrived in what seemed like minutes. Those pirates disappeared so fast…I don’t remember what the outcome was, if the coast guard found their vessel but it was a scary way to start our adventure. During the year we sailed the Bahamas I saw and heard things no child should see…white packets of drugs being dropped from small planes and cigarettes (long sleek speed boats) would swoop in and collect them from the sea. Sailboats being boarded by pirates who then killed the people, dumped them overboard in big black garbage bags and using it for their drug activity. I could write a book about it all. We didn’t sail the world though, just the Caribbean and we stopped in St. Maarten and lived there for 20 years.

[@Carter2345]

Yay! Happy for a new video. Sad for the tragedies people experience but I always learn something. Thank you for your hard work

[@1927su]

There’s a old movie called “ And the Sea will Tell” with Deidra Hall & James Broden , bases on a true story. This just reminded me of this .

[@Maggie-tr2kd]

I highly recommend the book, ("And The Sea Will Tell" by Vincent Bugliosi with Bruce Henderson) which I think is even better than the movie. I'm glad this couple were able to return to sailing, their true love, despite their terrible experience.

[@keryljensen978]

@@1927su That's a great book...& a sad story.

[@MusgraveRitual]

What a story! So glad they survived and were reunited; they sound like such a solid, quality couple. I would go back to sailing, but I would keep in friendlier waters where there still exists some rule of law. I hope that's what they're doing now too. Great story and presentation as usual!

[@AuntieTrichome]

My thought exactly (about the friendlier waters). Why on earth would you want to sail an area that’s known for piracy. They are lucky they survived…

[@flowerpower1102]

Another excellent episode.

[@donbunson5031]

'Evening gone right' now.

[@etet4536]

The words...a child shall lead them...are so fitting in this case. If that boy hadn't told his father, who knows what would have happened. A child's innate sense of right and wrong saved their lives.

[@Alexa-cr1vy]

what a story! I hope they’re doing well now

[@adventuresgonewrong]

I couldn't find too much on them recently but they did get back to sailing.

[@hafidcristobal25]

Weeeeeeeeee. Time to watch and listen!!!

[@Zinneas]

Great show! Thank you

[@GregglyPuff]

Hell yeah!! My favorite Canadian next to Geddy Lee!

[@adventuresgonewrong]

This made me seriously LOL. What a complient!

[@aliecatze4922]

There is also a good "The Outlaw Ocean" podcast that came out in conjunction with the book.

[@adventuresgonewrong]

Yes, it’s really good.

[@vikker8274]

Thanks!

[@adventuresgonewrong]

Thanks for that, much appreciated!

[@RhonaChristie]

Gosh this was a trip down memory lane, I’m from the UK and remember their case being covered lots in the news at the time

[@heather-cz8yk]

Your life seems so cool. Keep at it-enjoy your stories! Lovely home and my favourite things is seeing your dogs. Hoping you will introduce them or feature them regularly. Give it a try? Animal lovers are very dedicated people!!

[@Coconutscott]

This will never happen to me, because I can never retire.

[@nbgilbert]

The turmoil you describe here sounds like what we’re about to see in the US.. Civil war has begun.

[@Unoduetrequattro340]

Brava! Always interesting ❤

[@felicitysummers9140]

Oh goodie another video, just so love your commentary and also your great humour! Thank you keep them coming!

[@Malibu_Dawn]

That would be terrifying 😢

[@SamanthaHahn-e3i]

What a courageous and resilient pair... So happy that they survived, with help from a complete stranger who had nothing to gain. The best and worst of the human spirit at work here.

[@corinnewolfe-betz7478]

Excellent storytelling as usual. Thank you. Cheers from Ontario.

[@gooddiscourse]

I like these one that aren't about mountains. LOL This one and the one about the people trying to cross the Sahara in a car. That was really good.

[@skatedd2451]

Remember hearing you about that in Australia. Went on for a long time , poor people

[@gmc5618]

I'm rage typing the last 2000 words for my essay. Thanku for the company ❤

[@BureauKat]

Yeah! A new episode 😊

[@adventuresgonewrong]

Woohoo!

[@pixiechick92]

I was so excited when I saw this, your videos are so good and I've been trying to watch only one a day so I don't run out. It's hard, thank you for putting this out. The only thing that confuses me is why we're they boating through pirate territory, didn't they know?

[@dellajohnston3601]

Love your channel! Interesting, entertaining and informative and your voice is so easy to listen to. Keep em coming ❤️

[@adventuresgonewrong]

Appreciate that, thanks for watching!

[@johnnybates7580]

Any life story that involve pirates is in the realm of "an epic adventure". Kind of cool in-a-way, considering the outcome.

[@jilldinneen4271]

Once again a great story. told so well. I was on the edge of my seat. Would I go on a water adventure like the Chandlers? Absolutely not. I love watching the sea, but I do not enter it. I did once when I went swimming with wild dolphins in Mozambique. I was quite reluctant to enter the water but did eventually. Why? I'm a strong swimmer, but I had a moment of panic when I realised that the sea does not have a bottom like a swimming pool!!

[@thatnerdtori]

I really appreciate that you took the time to explain how Somalia has suffered as a country, rather rhan just writing them off as simply villains. 💕

[@sojinnn]

Do you have a compiled list anywhere for the books you've read for your videos? I'd love to look into these topics more 🙂

[@adventuresgonewrong]

No, but I can try and compile something. Basically any books you can find about my videos is what I've read.

[@johnhammond9962]

"Watch out for those guerillas boss." -- Captain Ron

[@adventuresgonewrong]

Did not expect a Captain Ron reference here haha

[@johnhammond9962]

@adventuresgonewrong Thank you for the three hour Everest show. Awesome.

[@pixiechick92]

When I grew up in the 90s there were so many Somalis where I live in Southern California. They used to be shooting up the section 8 apartments in my neighborhood, back when there still was an actual gang precense in San Diego, but they chilled out or have like moved out of town since the 2000s and more recently I see way more Haitians have moved to town. Maybe it has to do with the government not paying them if they dont start a business idk its expensive here haha. I used to get them and the Ethiopian and Eritrean kids all confused 😅

[@isolemnlyswearthatimuptono5016]

This one was insane 😢

[@Lastcallyall]

Lol ..loved your advertisement of the magic mind you took a big swallow and you went "aaaaahhhh" . . priceless..😊... but good I'm going to buy some you made it seem like we're going to start remembering everything and we will all be good thank you I... BIDEN needed a dose of it ...well about a case of it .. seriously tho I am going to order myself some ....love your channel❤

[@adventuresgonewrong]

Give it a try! I love the calming effect.

[@treavorwhitlock5606]

Pretty pathetic that the UK didn't send a task force in for them, that's a special forces matter. They just completely abandoned their citizens, it would be a different story if they were cruising directly off the Somali coast, they weren't though, they were sailing in an area where one could reasonably expected pirates would not be.

[@SRocco-dv8we]

When travels is to most dangerous places on earth 🌍 …stuff happens 😮 BAD STUFF. 😊

[@adventuresgonewrong]

They weren't traveling in a dangerous area though. Piracy did not happen that far from Somalia at the time, it was just starting up. And they usually go after huge cargo ships because they can pay the millions the pirates want.

[@SRocco-dv8we]

@ what are you joking ? Way off coast of Africa, Americans ! , elderly , tiny sailboat, etc etc etc . I guess if it’s not a dangerous place they would NOT have been kidnapped,,and abused for 300 plus days 🤭 sounds safe to me .

[@wendyhumphreys116]

Really great. I do wonder sometimes what I'd do if I were kidnapped, as highly unlikely as it is... Most political kidnappings are carried out by really desperate people. I think I'd want to dig deep and find out why they were pushed to such drastic action. I mean, sometimes you might find yourself sympathising with the cause if not the way of going about trying to get attention. I might be tempted to offer to highlight their grievances and try and help them be heard. It would depend on what they were, of course... I'd be an absolute candidate for falling victim to Stockholm Syndrome, lol!!

[@adventuresgonewrong]

It was definitely a weird relationship. Some of the pirates wanted to go visit them later in the UK after their release! Some joked around with them, they were teaching each other their languages. Very interesting dynamic.

[@wendyhumphreys116]

@@adventuresgonewrong Very surreal. It would take a long time to get over something like this, if you ever even did!

[@AuntieTrichome]

Yay! ❤

[@alepe8303]

I'm totally with Steve

[@adventuresgonewrong]

Stephen is NEVER dealing with pirates again! 😅

[@MarySol-502]

👍👍

[@reneejones7807]

How to the Somalis get all of those guns? They don't have proper homes, but they have guns? What a sad way to live.

[@adventuresgonewrong]

The World Bank states $400 billion USD was claimed in ransom money off the Horn of Africa from 2005-2012. It’s a massive criminal enterprise. And it actually boosts the local economy because the pirates buy goods and services from locals. But it’s also one of the poorest countries in Africa, hit hard recently by droughts and widespread famine.

[@ebert8756]

😮

[@whiskeymonk4085]

Reminder: There's absolutely nothing wrong with being White.

[@user-sf9pq5ox7w]

Munchhausen syndrome?