UNBELIEVABLE!! Couple sails 2200 miles after LOSING THEIR MAST!! - (Episode 248)

[@LostYogi]

One of the things I love the most about sailing is the always helpful community, we all know it could be us one day!

[@ParlayRevival]

Absolutely!

[@hanssolo4ever]

Replace rigging and the chain plates every 8-10 year if you do ocean crossing.

[@turoalindada5923]

Super Grateful for all this learning

[@chris_e940]

What I love about this Colin and the gang is that it’s not just all about them, it’s about sharing other people’s stories and helping others. Pay it forward 😊 I flipping love it 🎉

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks Chris, really appreciate that! Paying it forward is a great way to live 👌🏼

[@magnusenamd]

Pay it forward is great great movie and that kid is like Colin is. Chris you is righet,.

[@alexmikhael5061]

and there is a TOTURIAL of sorts of ''HOW WE MANAGED A DEMASTING'' video!!! :) AWESOME!! thanks for sharing!

[@kennythomas5806]

I think ever Sailboat should have a safety chain bolted to the foot of the mast so incase the mast get away from the boat it will be saved and not get lost.

[@danfadden]

THIS!!!! Is why I love this channel. Shows the world isn’t as bad as the MSN makes you believe. Thanks Colin, for a little restore in faith of humanity.

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks for that Dan! We appreciate you watching ☺️

[@BoldRam]

You misspelled Fox bro. 😂😂🙏🙏

[@genespell4340]

The bad things that happen and the bad people that are is what makes the news. Millions more good things happen but we just do hear about them although there are a lot of articles about the good things on KZbin

[@hunyesmith03]

What’s the MSN? Do you mean the news stories that come up when you make a new tab? Or do you mean the MSN like Microsoft Messenger that people my age used to use back in the early 2000s? Regardless though, it’s sucks that most news is bad news when beautiful comradeship happens all day everyday. Respect, and love for your fellow man and a desire to help anyone who needs it is one of the best human traits, if not THE best, we’re all in this together and we all need help at some point in our lives.

[@danfadden]

What I learned is that sailors are all cut from the same cloth. And their connection to others is known and deep. Even if you’re not a sailor, we all can learn something from this community. We all need each other.

[@ParlayRevival]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@vincent7520]

nice comment

[@thebrokenbiker869]

One of the best episodes ever Colin. Not only did you show the beautiful island in the background. You also shown the danger's of sailing with out back ups.

[@ParlayRevival]

Thank you! A big lesson for all of us!

[@lightbored187]

This was a great episode and pair of stories that as long as you prepare for the worst, you can even make it past a dismasting. If you ever have a boat that you are replacing the mast of, I think it would be a great exercise to try and put up something in its place for the day or two that you are without a mast.

[@jimgarner5574]

I am so glad you found the cracked connector and replaced you rigging before your Pacific trip.

[@ParlayRevival]

Us too!

[@TerryKeever]

I hadn't thought about that rushed repair before setting out across the Pacific. Could be anyone. Shows the importance of checking everything and having experts check some things. AND most important it shows the resiliency of the sailing community and family of sailors helping any in need. These are the second and third demasting this season I've seen on KZbin. Wow.

[@mrbill8542]

A true sailors ingenuity and never give up attitude got them to safety-What an -amazing story !!!

[@ParlayRevival]

Absolutely!

[@carenclemmons5002]

What amazingly strong and courageous people you’ve helped. You are all champion in my book. Be safe and keep sharing your wonderful lives in journey time. Thank you all for your brotherly love.

[@gardencity3558]

So encouraging to see complete strangers help each other!

[@ParlayRevival]

That’s what it’s all about

[@stewartleec]

You guys are really hitting your stride with the content on your channel. Enjoy catching up with your adventures each week.

[@ParlayRevival]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@djopdam199]

It's nice to hear some Dutch. Fun fact Droog means Dry. So the Dry family are living on something wet.

[@ParlayRevival]

Haha good to know

[@DarylSaunders737]

The power of the human spirit is quite amazing when faced with adversity.♥️👍🍾

[@ParlayRevival]

Indeed! The fortitude some people have is truly incredible.

[@douganderson771]

So impressed with your interviewing skills Collin . Both of those couples showed great survival skills .

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks man!

[@shegally]

Thank you. This is one of my favourite episodes: Tackling the greatest fears of up and coming sailors, seeing people manage catastrophe, and being supported through the process. Divine providence in the raw, even in the wide open ocean ❤ ✌️ 😎

[@chrishood4143]

Doesn’t seem to matter how prepared you are, failures happen for what ever reason. Really great to see how everyone pulls together to help others. Great work Colin and the crew.

[@davidnichols147]

We dropped our rig while racing the Bermuda Race in 1964, she was blowing Force 8 from the NE against the Gulf Stream. Pitch poling, our headstay separated from the cast stainless, the next wave righted us and the mast went over. We rigged our boom perpendicular using our spinnaker pole as a yardarm with the #4 genoa and finished the race in Hamilton. Thankfully we had insurance on the rig, Hood shipped down a new mast from Little Harbor and we sailed back to Marion. Thank you again for all the Help to the participants!

[@rorygielarowski8972]

For the Love of God! Colin, you and Parlay are the most amazing people! What a tear jerker! God bless you into your travels!

[@kiweekeith]

Thanks Colin and ALL Involved .... Whata Wonderful 'Story', luckily nobody was injured or lost .... Sure a LOT of Lessons to learn .... May I wish ALL the Very Best .... Cheers to ALL from ChCh, NZ

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks for watching!

[@roadboat9216]

Thanks so much for documenting all of this. Great job to all!

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks! 😊

[@jvodan]

Colin you are fantastic at these interviews

[@stmiller8427]

Amazing stories that you have shared this week. Very interesting! Thank you!

[@ParlayRevival]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😊

[@rontol66]

Wow, what an amazing episode truly astounding what the sailing community will do for each other, it’s a lesson to be learned by all.

[@ParlayRevival]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching 😊

[@pieterdobbels1015]

Een Belg en een Nederlander in problemen aan de andere kant van de wereld !! Leuk dat jullie holpen ! En altijd leuk jullie te zien elke week .

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks for watching and following along each week :)

[@mikemendes7598]

OMG! As a boat owner for many years this is very sobering, and not a little scary. I expected these would be stories of worn out rigs and poor maintenance. Not even close. Both were relatively new and cared for. WOW! And good for you Colin - always willing and ABLE to help!

[@ianh2674]

Wow, two incredible stories of perseverance and true grit, thanks for sharing their stories.

[@ParlayRevival]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching :)

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Incredible stories these, wow!!!!!! Well done survivors!

[@HarborsUnknown]

What incredible stories! It is so crazy how many boats lose rigs in the Pacific. The resilience and power of community shown here was absolutely heartwarming.

[@craigkreykes7794]

Adapt-Overcome-Persevere. Nice job everyone!

[@ParlayRevival]

🙌🏼👍🏼👌🏼

[@25SriLanka]

Giving a platform to these sailors to share their stories is truly selfless. Kudos to you, Colin and your crew for always lending a helping hand. What goes around, comes around!!

[@philippessle5030]

Broke a mast back in 2007 crossing from Puerto Rico to San Blas, also not particularly wild conditions, 15-20knts, but big swell. We didn't have a stepped mast which allowed us to build the jury rig on the stump that was left behind. Big lesson from that experience was to cut/remove the pins vs trying to cut the shrouds to sink the mast, it was much faster which prevented the mast from damaging the hull. Also I tend to prefer keel stepped masts because you might get to keep your boom and chunk of mast in case it breaks.

[@ParlayRevival]

It really happens to more people than we think! Thanks for the info

[@guyburton9475]

Great stories. Amazing outcomes and ingenuity to come up with solutions which enabled the boats to keep sailing.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

Something that I learned when I was in the military as a heavy aircraft mechanic. Never take for granted that something that looks tight is tight. Every Single Time these aircraft flew, and they were thoroughly inspected. For an aircraft that was originally built in the early 60's, my plane the KC-135, was not a mechanics friend. But we always had a solid flying bird. I would imagine that owning an ocean sailing yacht would be no different.

[@matrixmike4089]

Man! What a fascinating episode, such gracious, resilient and brave people. Also generous. Beautiful. ❤

[@ParlayRevival]

Really appreciate that, thank you!

[@stephenward3468]

Always keep old parts and spares you never know when you will need/use them in an emergency.Extra rigging,i know dynema isn't cheap but it comes in very handy.Glad these sailing couple managed to make a plan to keep going a very stressful situation to be in no doubt.The sailing community are a lovely family.Well done Colin and crew.

[@rickhunt4487]

Excellent story ! Wow ❤

[@evanlewis5347]

That was an amazing story. Great job Colin!!!

[@StevenMaurer]

Sailors are crazy !!! that's meant as a compliment, glad you all are safe.

[@captainjimolchs]

I resemble that statement.

[@TheHoff1971]

Total respect, wish there was more people like you would help others. have donated

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks man! Very kind of you to donate

[@lentongrovetrust5201]

Well done for help out Parley, you show the true spirit of the sailing community

[@lloydbrown9327]

Wow..that's unreal! That's when things happen, when we least expect it, and usually at night! But I the same everywhere I have sailed, the sailing community always comes together and help people in distress! Sailors..always check your riging before you go sailing, especially on a long trip! Stay safe everyone! From the east coast of Canada 🇨🇦

[@azragrafael]

Hello from Mexico It would be important to keep the spinnaker poles on the rail of the sailboat, if the mast falls there is a possibility of not losing the poles. You could lose them if you leave them on the mast like many have. and have enough blocks, and ropes, and it doesn't hurt to have small sails, even if they are old or used from other boats as backup. an extra radio antenna and cable With the Parley crew, you always learn something greetings to all

[@ParlayRevival]

Appreciate that, thanks for following along!

[@SarahSmile555]

🧠I’m so enamored by how many people you help along your journey. And Colin your mechanical brain is really something! 🧠

[@joellynparks7805]

Thanks for this VERY important lesson. Priceless

[@ParlayRevival]

Agreed that these kinds of lessons are priceless and can be life saving. Thanks for watching!

[@holodeckdragon8876]

Isnt the human journey incredible when there's so much Love!! Wow!!

[@ParlayRevival]

It sure is!

[@Soccerkid-z8t]

What an amazing story

[@lindamedders6700]

Another great video of how loyal sailors are to the sailing community.

[@nickpeet1755]

What an awesome community to be a part of ... always proud to be a sailor...

[@geoffstrebel2808]

@7:09 I hope you all appreciate Brit and Colins editing. That subtle (about to kick some F-ing A) music gets us all psyched to see what happens next...

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks Geoff!

[@UUBrahman]

Wonderful community spirit exhibited - thank you sailing community.

[@davidsymonds9063]

I have been watching your channel since episodes 25 or so but you keep getting better and better thank you so much

[@ParlayRevival]

Really happy to hear that, thanks very much!

[@TamTam04]

Wow. Watching this episode amazed me again and left me feeling a little overwhelmed by the knowledge set all of you demonstrated. I cannot imagine what either couple were going through and I'm inspired by their fortitude and ingenuity to get through such a drastic situation. The caring and sharing from the sailing community to help them on their way is impressive. Equally impressive is the continued support and sharing of knowledge from Jonas at Seldon. There Parlay Revival crew once again have assisted people during their time of need and continued the support afterwards by bringing their situation to our attention. I pray they get the financial support to replenish their loses and am relieved they were not hurt or worse. I pray blessings for them and continued blessings for the Parlay Revival crew as you carry on. Thank you for helping to make the world a better place. Love, Sincerely 💖

[@kristen3542]

Another amazing video Colin. You do such a great job interviewing these people and telling their stories. You should start a consulting business so people can hire you to look at their boats before they buy them.

[@leslieholt813]

@kristen3542 I agree Kristen that is a fabulous idea. Only problem that I can think is ...well when would Colin be able to sail and most importantly provide all of us these amazing videos we long for each week. Just my own selfish observation.... cheers! @@kristen3542 Parlay Lover's ⛵🌴⛵🌴⛵🌴⛵🌴⛵🌴⛵🌴👍

[@ParlayRevival]

Miss you TimTam!

[@ronaldbrooks3649]

Colin, what type of rig is the least prone to fail? Perhaps two masts would be best?

[@maaadcheddar]

Can't imagine what a gnarly trek that must have been for them. The feeling of successfully completing it safely must have been wild.

[@liamegan4303]

Nice one Colin for sorting out those Sails. 😅👏🇨🇮

[@ParlayRevival]

Appreciate that!

[@tongroenendaal7015]

Real Dutchies! Never give up! In the end you really helped 2 Dutch vessels in Need. Well done and thanks.

[@ParlayRevival]

🙌🏼

[@janicelemieux2578]

Kindness no matter how small or how big makes the world go round. Good job Parley🤗🇨🇦

[@lynleycunningham5106]

Loved this episode. Thanks Colin and team. And to the two boats involved in such traumatic experiences being prepared to share their stories for our benefit

[@Mike00982]

I am glad they are all safe Thank you for this amazing video

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks for watching!

[@jorgegorina3039]

Glad all ended well for both 🙏🏻sailor’s. Again and as always, u guys are amazing humans!!!!! Parley ❤👍🏻🙌🏼🙏🏻

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@rogerjohnson3171]

What inspiring stories of courage and ingenuity. I love when you share stories of others and what you learn.

[@wildaltarose]

Colin , Jamie and the crew, you are always at the ready to help a fellow sailor. Colin I admire you so much with your knowledge as an engineer you have helped so many people, and I am sure you will do it again and again.

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks ☺️

[@svZia-Switch51]

The spare antenna cannot be overstated. We recently lost our entire rig off the coast of Cuba and luckily i had the Shakespeare emergency antenna onboard which i plugged into our Cortex AIS with built in splitter and that gave us about 5 miles of AIS send/receive and of course VhF voice comms. Its a valuable piece of kit!

[@reidnichol9255]

It is very simple to make a VHF antenna from a piece of co-axial cable. This should be mandatory basic knowledge. We have taught many in basic radio how to measure, fish out the inner cable and cut to the correct length.

[@benbaijens9265]

Great to see de dutchies find away and helping others together with Colin 👍👍👍💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@mikefox1332]

YOU are GOOD people to spend so much time and energy helping others. It helps restore my faith in humanity. 😍

[@jayvee-u2]

The Parlay crew helps out other sailors...............again!!!!! Well done folks!! 😀

[@ParlayRevival]

Yes! Thank you!

[@UKlelegirl]

One of your best episodes so far!

[@ParlayRevival]

Amazing to hear, happy you liked it! 😊

[@herman7661]

I'm Dutch, and I'm really proud of my countrymen!

[@francesscarborough1669]

Always amazed at how the sailing community is so supportive of each other ❤

[@ParlayRevival]

It sure is a special community!

[@Arnaud58]

@11:34 Yep, that's what most Dutch sailors are made of. Never give up, is there is a chance, grab it! Good save, a Koopmans is always worth it, and will reward you. Groeten van een ouwe, zoute (ex)zeezeiler.👴👌👌👌🤗

[@geoffstrebel2808]

@11:02 I can't think of a more encouraging and family like group of people than sailors. Clearly a cut above.

[@ParlayRevival]

Agreed!

[@deanlewis1650]

What amazing stories of courage and willpower. Its so wonderful to see a community of brother and sisters coming together for the better good of someone else. The world is a better place because of people like y'all. Far seas and happiness to all.

[@ParlayRevival]

Much appreciated and thanks for watching 😊

[@WanderingWilfords]

Such a difficult experience for both couples and really scary. Thank you Sailing Parlay for bringing us these stories although heartbreaking. I love to see the resilience of these sailers and the sailing community coming together to help one another. Be safe and continue to be compassionate towards others.

[@judycook1918]

Colin, you and your crew are the most giving people I have seen in a very long time. You can be very proud on the difference y’all have made in peoples lives. You are a rare breed indeed!

[@Mark-ou5yy]

Buckets of information in that video for all of the sailing community 👍👌🙌

[@ParlayRevival]

There sure is! Lessons for us all 👌🏼

[@charlestull4884]

Thank you Colin, you're a special Man! Gods speed in your journey.

[@katiehawkins11]

Wow, such an eye opening episode!

[@Skrillock]

You really do make me proud to be a kiwi. Keep up the amazing mahi and content.

[@ParlayRevival]

Really appreciate that! Nga mihi

[@Skrillock]

@@ParlayRevival Nau Mai brother

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Honestly, Colin your channel is just superb.I love the variety, the editing, the content is so interesting and leaves the majority for dead.Congrats on a brilliant effort, you deserve everything that you have achieved.Rossco

[@bobfromtexas3819]

I AM NOT STUNNED by the camaraderie that has been shown be ALL to both parties in a time of need and from Team Parlay Revival. I wish our world had more of that. THANK YOU Team PR for setting the bar for us all to follow. Cheers and Salud Mates, God's speed wherever you go!!!

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Lady you have a keeper there a good sailor and clever able to work thing out Fantastic story thank you for sharing

[@TaylorParks87]

As I just started my sailing adventure one year ago, there is one thing I can always count on watching Colin and Crew, and that is learning so many things about the world of sailing. Thanks guys!

[@gking5522]

Colin, that was a terrific bit of video. And, Thanks for sharing the stories of four resourceful sailors.

[@eugenio1542]

Never a dull moment on the “voulez vous parlay avec nous” 😅 Hartelikt bedankt aan Hughey . The surfers and sailors God of wind and waves ☝️❤️✌️🌍🙏

[@ParlayRevival]

Haha thank you!

[@stevesteel6066]

What amazing stories of resilience and resourcefulness! Awesome to see fellow sailors helping out and the insurance companies paying what is due. Thanks for sharing!

[@jaysnowden2]

As always great job parlay. Love your generosity

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks Jay!

[@derrickboscombe2385]

Geez, what an experience for the 2 couples and all thanks and praise to our Heavenly Father for their safe keeping. Kudos to all for their help, be it keeping in touch for moral support or assisting in rigging the temporary mast etc. You are all stars 🌟

[@MrBillK1961]

Colin, I noticed you were very careful before you started your crossing! There was a serious effort on your part to get Parley rigged as perfect and professionally as possible! Thanks for helping everyone in need that you meet, it means a lot in this world to know there are people like you guys!

[@brandonboand]

What a story…. I’m not sure how I’d react in that situation. I’m happy to hear everyone is safe and still moving forward on your amazing journey.

[@ParlayRevival]

Such a good point. We’d all like to hope that we’d be calm and collected but who really knows until it’s happening 😬. Thanks for watching!

[@theromihs]

That bent stud that you pulled out from the underside of the chain plate looks like the one that was still holding when the outer stud snapped. It got bent as the rig went overboatd... Scary stuff!! Thanks for sharing their stories.

[@jmpersonal2402]

Top video, Colin... The Pacific is a big pond. Such great people - yachties are a rare breed and good learning for all... I miss my sailing days, the comradery and laughs... Be well

[@vtlaco1969]

Wow- the 3rd dismasting story i've seen on your channel. Food for thought-so nice to see people coming together to help. Makes you realize that every painstaking tweak, adjustment, and inspection on a rig is time well spent. Also seeing that you cannot have too many spares onboard! Thanks for sharing.

[@scottburrow8717]

What a great story from both of these other boats. Glad they all made it. Also glad insurance will pay out.

[@ParlayRevival]

Indeed. Thanks for watching!

[@dirt4dinner]

I needed a “feel good” episode today, and you delivered in spades!

[@ParlayRevival]

That’s great to hear!

[@guyd3504]

Amazing how many videos you guys put out that reflect the abundance mentality. This is a sailor’s ethos. Thanks guys for another phenomenal video. Be cool 😎 from Cape Town

[@ParlayRevival]

Thanks so much! Great to see we have you guys tuning in from Cape Town 😊

[@andrearoy4658]

Gosh, such a wonderful video of community 😮😮😮😮😮😮. Touched my heart to watch. Way to show us through actions. Loving kindness ❤❤❤❤❤

[@sean6280]

The knowledge you provide is priceless! I've been watching your channel for a while and you inspired me to study engineering. Specifically i love how you price everything for us as well! Thank you so much! If i had ANY cash to be a patron I promise you i would BE ONE!

[@svbelafonte5854]

Just incredible! Hearing both of these stories is just heart breaking and warming at the same time. The sailing community has such a big heart, and when one boat needs help others always rally to lend a hand.

[@californiakayaker]

Yes, a real eye opener and not the first. All I can say is every dismast so far has been a chain plate problem of all the ones listed in my sailing rigging playlist. As a matter of fact, the race called GGR Golden Globe race, a round the world race featuring smaller monohuls set up with technology from the 70s proved that replacing and upgrading the chain plates when you do the rigging is extremely important. Of the 17 entries into the race, only 3 made it ! The one that one, Kirsten of South Africa, had replace and upgraded her chain plates. 10 of the 17 boats dissmasted ! This is the second recent boat out in the Pacific that has dismasted because of poor chainplate hardware and possibly design !

[@captainjimolchs]

--In the 2022 Golden Globe race, there was only 1 dismasting, after a knockdown. --Others retired for personal reasons or for equipment failures, including barnacles. One, Tapio Lehtinen, sank in the Indian Ocean, and was rescued by the winner, Kirsten Neuschäfer, after she received special permission to break the seal on her GPS so to locate his life raft in the heavy seas. She shared a "glass" or rhum with him, later deposited him with a passing fishing boat. She won the race, despite not being totally solo for the duration.

[@TheDaveJoosten]

Alex en Yvette; heel blij dat jullie boot weer in orde is en vooral jullie niet gewond geraakt zijn. Wens jullie veilig tocht toe. Colin, thanks for sharing their story, it shows how close the sailing community is, i have towed fellow sailors in a few times in the past, knowing you are not alone is the best feeling you need when u are in dire need of help.

[@ParlayRevival]

Couldn’t agree more! The sailing community is a special one 😊

[@KimFoots]

Waving hand from SV fellowship Northeast Maryland🖐️ great video very wise to have plenty of extra stuff on the boat. You never know what you Gotta do hold fast be safe.⛵️

[@gaspart]

What a story! Beautifully told.

[@ParlayRevival]

Appreciate that, thanks for watching!

[@heartsky]

A rescue story with plenty of heart & adventure, wonderful episode!

[@ParlayRevival]

Thank you ☺️