Rounding the Cape of Good Hope - Not what we Expected!

[@stevenr8606]

Thanks!

[@johnchallis5408]

This was sweet to see. You guys don't often talk about the love you have for one another.

[@RockDodger]

A truly genuine adventurous sailing family that actually looks after their own children rather than palming them off onto young crew ;) Loved following your Journey.

[@suzannechance5876]

Ouch but I hear your point.

[@yureituesday]

Better to acknowledge that you need help than trudge along out of your capacity, overstressing yourself and your family.

[@Gardureth]

A quote more worthy then just a YT comment.

[@judithbutler4034]

Such a moving video. Could feel your emotion and I celebrate you and your family's achievement. 🇨🇦

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

Ditto!!

[@kddidit08]

They make me so proud to be an Island girl who's raised Island kids 🇨🇦

[@johnoleary9317]

Joy with every episode. Seeing love on the Ocean. No risk when there is passion. Much Love to all of you.

[@Livetraveldiva]

Love your mantra.....! "Just get out there, and do it!!!"

[@suziq5293]

Wow wow wow! You are such an awesome family! Thank you so much for sharing your life at sea with us. The kids are so fun to watch, they grow so fast! Fair winds and following seas!

[@robertgould8099]

I crossed the Atlantic from Boston to Ireland & then to Norway & the west coast of Europe when I was 44 years old and had my wife and three children - ages 10, 16, and 17 with me on a Mariner 47 sailboat. The kids were a great entre to the local communities everywhere. Your trip is great but is only the beginning of a lifetime of adventures in sailing and many other options. This was 30 years ago and I speak from experience. Life is to be lived and enjoyed to the fullest. All three kids got into good colleges at least in part because of their unusual experiences.

[@CaptPeteM1]

You guys have accomplished a major achievement. A wonderful gift to your children. Bragging rights for sure.

[@puppyupper4565]

Nice. Your kids won't remember this as they grow older but what will be planted in their sweet minds is a sense of adventure and discovery. That is a very precious gift to give them. If you keep sailing till they are 5 or so, they will have the fondest memories and great pride in who you two are. Thanks for this trip around the cape.

[@SusanATroutman]

I cried for joy through the video. What an achievement. I have followed you for only 5 years and you help us pick our boat (we are live aboards).Congratulations on this achievement and 1 POTTY TRAINED oh wonderful.

[@numbaslan]

I get so excited when I get the notification from Sailing Nahoa. Love the channel. Hope you guys are having a blast.

[@helen4652]

I am subscribed but do not get notifications😨

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

@@helen4652, you have to turn on notifications. Look for a bell & click on it.

[@numbaslan]

@@helen4652 Make sure to click the bell or the dropdown menu after you subscribe to click for notifications. ^^

[@terifleming3827]

Congratulations to you all. What an accomplishment, you are creating wonderful memories and life for your children. What stories they will share! Good luck with the boat work and happy sailing.

[@codydody]

CONGRATULATIONS GUYS! This one definitely hit me with all the feels. To infinity and beyond. Sending all the love and good fortune your way.

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

10:55 - okay, now this is pretty dang cool... now THAT'S family time most don't get to experience. "Civilization? Sea ya!!" One of my fave episodes so far.

[@doreenbillig13]

Thank you for taking me along on your travels. I am seventy-eight and could not have done this without you! Stay safe and keep sailing! ❤

[@jamesrhodes6462]

Congratulations. The kids did something before the age of 5 that sailors only dream of. Well Done. I actually teared up when you guys were monologuing.

[@Timajin1]

Too Cool ... Fair winds guys! Be safe eh? :)

[@SailingNahoa]

Always eh

[@John-pn7bh]

You two have got to be the most liked of all the channels I subscribe to. I do worry though about you guys and your children out there so every new video is like an answer to prayer.

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

That's a lovely thought, John. Blessings to Nahoa & YOU! ❤️

[@janetjolley9424]

I am impressed Bodi eats with his fork! He even dropped some on the table, picks it up, puts it back in his bowl and stabs it with his fork. Good Parenting right there!

[@SailingNahoa]

Just trying to keep up to his big sister

[@Odonanmarg]

With Ashley & Ben for parents, those kids are having a most memorable life-experience.

[@timsmith6700]

Watching you for years. Something about today's episode was just wonderful family, adventure,. milestones. Well done. Fair winds.

[@suzannadannaTARDIS]

Congratulations! KZbin recommended your channel when you were leaving the Philippines and wow, I've watched you cross an ocean! What a wonderful milestone to watch.

[@va7dgp]

Being a school bus driver hearing kids/teachers sing the wheels of the bus go round. I can just imagine a word change. The sail of the boat goes flap, flap.

[@LadyRomano]

@va7dgp Love this 👌

[@Livetraveldiva]

Tearing up man!!

[@andrewsails1371]

Congrats to the crew. This is by far the best sailing channel on YT. Nothing fake or phony here. Just great content with some decent crew.

[@LeanadeVilliers]

Huge CONGRATULATIONS to the 4 of you on your ocean crossing. I got goosebumps when Ben said... 'the sun is rising...and there she is, Cape of Good Hope.' What a beautiful view indeed. Great video footage and welcome to The Mother City, the place I call home. May you have a wonderful, positive, and memorable experience here. Much love.

[@mikemayfield5172]

I just loved the view behind Bodhi as he was in the captains seat! He is so cute!

[@hexhex7220]

EPIC!! Someday when Willa is asked if she remembers the " First" time she sailed around the Cape of Good Hope, she'll say..." Not really, but I do remember that time Mom made us the most awesome cake EVER!!"..LOL..best advice: Listen to the locals..and your inner voice ofc

[@rogergurr9090]

Honestly I have only watched three or four episodes but you do not show enough of the places you visit nor the connection you make with those who live there

[@js8950]

Congrats! So proud of your family, may you always remember this warmth in your heart. Thanks for taking us along. Can’t wait to see where we go next!

[@josephpegram1]

12:27 I’ve been watching for years and I’m gonna miss this boat. The first time I watched I felt like I was you guy’s beer buddy. Now you are enjoying family. I look forward to the new boat but this one has good memories.

[@phillippurdy5893]

Bon pied bon oeil ! Only a few families with beautiful babies have ever done this. Hope to see you sailing during the 1000 Year Reign !! 🇨🇦🇿🇦🌍

[@amysimpson646]

Congratulations to the whole crew!!!! I hope you piece together a documentary of your entire journey and your lives during. What a story it is...

[@cbc229]

Bodhi is turning into such a little man. A wonderful video! Stay safe

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

1K+ subscriber LIKE; 5.1K+ desktop travel-mate... carry on. Seems that most people don't remember much about their lives much earlier than the age of 3 or 4. So, the adventures and memories you are creating NOW are primarily yours - while the kids get to enjoy the here & now. That's still a WIN-WIN situation. Cheers & blessings for you as a family.

[@josephpegram1]

11:28 Sundays are awesome. Thank you all so much for taking us all for an adventure.

[@Seven.And.The.RaggedTiger]

So beautiful to see a family together,adventuring,sailing.. wonderful experience.. Kudos to yall,and God Speed!🌹 I raised 5 children(4 daughters and a son),best best part of my life was all the things we experienced together,nothing like this,but raised 2 Wolves,1 Great Horned Owl,4 raccoons,Hiked on the Appalachian Trail,Spent Christmas in Harpers Ferry during a Snow Storm..😊 I was lucky

[@sydex3837]

ahoye naoha congrats to you🎉🎉

[@bbbart77]

It's a incredible to rhink that you are in the .00000000001 % of people in history to have done this crazy adventure. What an accomplishment!! Congrats from a fellow Canuck.

[@WaywardLifeSailing]

What a cool achievement! Thanks for bringing us along :)

[@tanyastalder6401]

One of your best videos yet! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!

[@danielorr2972]

Ahh...what a sweet moment! Loved your family celebration! Love your quote Ash, "Things you create in your head are not always the way things work out." Great quote! Thanks. The best blessings to your little family. They grow up so fast. Savor each moment!

[@SailingNahoa]

Give it a try. You might like it 🤷‍♂️😂

[@Redvikingable]

Felicidades. Un logro espectacular. Ustedes son muy valientes y demuestran, día tras día, que nada es imposible. Felicitaciones a los cuatro tripulantes.

[@carrielynnmarieacevedo]

I got extremely emotional when you were talking about sailing with your kids; Literally crying. Our son is almost 2 but we want another before leaving.

[@rickranchguy]

Ben and Ashley, you inspire us to not wait for our adventures to come! Bear Paw will some day soon be out enjoying the world and showing our two kiddos Ricardo and Zane what all is out there! big big hugs to both of you, we love y'all can't wait to cross paths one day on our electric sailboat Bear Paw. xoxoxox Rick and Dell from Texas!

[@waughthogwaugh3078]

What an achievement indeed! Doing what you do with kids in tow and sharing it here is quite remarkable. Congratulations on a great milestone.

[@marcellacruser951]

Yowza!!! This is a big one! When you rounded the tip of Good Hope and the lighthouse light flashed behind him... it's witnessing a traditional rite of passage for the toughest sailors. You guys just give me a squishy heart!

[@Fchance4U]

Videos like this are so inspirational, especially on days when the plans to get out there aren't going quite as you want them to. Makes it easier to suck it up and double down on the effort.

[@Jeffrey-ed8sz]

I really appreciate you guys taking us along. Your family is so wonderful. I love y'all.

[@xbioman7882]

The kid advice is spot on. We moved on our boat when our daughter was 13 months old. We said we couldn't leave until she was 5. We never went. Its one of my biggest regrets for sure. Our kids do have had a ton of experiences, many more than most of our friends, but nothing like living aboard a boat cruising around the world. Your kids will have stories that others can't even imagine.

[@bc-guy852]

You two have already had some incredible accomplishments; two wonderful children and an amazing relationship and experiences with your partner as you tour the world. Thank you for sharing it with us! "I've been looking forward to Sunday morning notifications from Sailing Nahoa - since BEFORE BEN HAD GREY HAIR." LOL Even with your lifestyle - it's catching up. Luv from BC.

[@seniorsdesflots]

It’ really amazing to succeed like you do it. Bravo 👍👏🎉🥳We are French sailors on OUTREMER 42 and we watch your videos since 3 years and it’s always very very interesting. We are at the beginning of our circumnavigation…in Caraïbes. You know very well to speak about yours émotions and your family. Thanks a lot! CROIX DU SUD and the Seniors Des Flots

[@thomasdouglas7742]

Welcome to my beautiful country may the family have a blessed time.

[@isaiahdavid835]

Congratulations! Wow! What a really great adventure. Great airial views and coverage👍. Although scary watching the two kids always near the safety side nets, you also created two will be great experienced sailors. And given them an amazing lifetime of beautiful sailing memories, together with their two courageous adventurer parents. It's a wonderful picture to share to the world "a family being together growing and spending each moment of time with each other." What a treasure! All this time traveling around the world by sea! Wow! Again, thank you for sharing this unique once in a lifetime experience with us and the world. just please never compromise safety. We already love your family, we love watching your unbelievable family sailing adventure channel. So, just Please always stay safe. We (all the people watching)Will be always be praying for your safety and more beautiful experiences to share with us. Again Congratulations! Take care always. God bless your travels and your family. 🥰

[@Inconcvable77]

What a wonderful accomplishment 💗 and so glad you will have this video as a reminder as well as something to show the kiddos when they are older!! "Remember when..."

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Congrats on your 2022 accomplishments. It's been interesting. Cape of Good Hope. 👏 Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@tom080955]

Congratulations! Huge milestone guys! You make it look simple…so proud of to guys🇨🇦 We have a foot of snow in the lower mainland and Victoria.

[@allanfifield8256]

Snow is Everywhere.

[@corinnecharles8002]

Welcome to Cape Town, from a born and bred Capetonian. Love your channel. Enjoy your time in the Western Cape.

[@leegrass6954]

I cringe when I see the babies on board up on deck without lifejackets. My little son was in his crib one day -which the railings came up almost to the top of the shoulders. He stood on the top of his tiptoes to lean over the railing just enough that he took a tumble, -a somersault and landed on the floor. When I look at your railing and the size of the child I know they could lean over and do the same thing-and land in the water. Love you guys be careful❤

[@Jason-xb3jh]

I cried too…. that was a tender cake party. 👍✨♥️

[@lincolnlincoln27]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!.......... Love & Respect!

[@tonyankele2903]

You have yourselves one beautiful family. Thank you again for all the great memories..

[@richardmurphy3465]

Good for you guys. For now we live vicariously through you and all your adventures. Much obliged!

[@thechaplain9906]

Congratulations Y’all!!! You should be very proud of what you’ve accomplished and thank the Good Lord for keeping a hedge of protection around your precious family all this time…

[@debrab6165]

True Adventurers! You are one of the best sailing Chanels on You tube. Congratulations from Vancouver Island.

[@ourclan2007]

Amazing!!! Such an awesome achievement….I have to admit though, I get anxious watching the kids just walk around without being attached to the boat!! 🫣

[@thomasbrasse3145]

So cool. Been watching a long time and always love your videos, the ups, the downs, the changes, all of it. Really love the drone shots of the family and passing the lighthouse. I don't want the adventure to stop, but I understand. This was a momentous one. Be safe.

[@TheSeatug]

Your best video yet! I love and really appreciate your perspective on cruising and family. Your excitement and wonder at your achievements are obvious. You should be very proud of yourselves! Thanks for being an inspiration to the rest of us! ❤ Schooner Kiva, Vancouver Island, 🇨🇦

[@karenduggan3408]

Welcome to beautiful Cape Town, my home town!! Well done, you're living the dream!! Look forward to your weekly update

[@billnuttall7281]

you guys are awesome ,there are others out there that have to have nannies all the time to mind there kids and are half your age? i love your life and your adventures you really are living the dream.

[@jackfntwist]

What you guys are doing is awesome! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I wish you a safe and smooth crossing, and a wonderful time where you're headed. You're coming towards me!!! Hope to meet you one day.

[@craige9175]

Congrats you guys. Your aircon is still working great here in Thailand. I’ll be hanging out in Boat Lagoon this weekend wishing you guys were still here. Cheers Craig

[@lesleypearson7489]

Well done Ashley,Ben,Willa & Brodie 👍⛵️👍⛵️👍🇦🇺 from Downunder

[@GUCR44]

Ya hoooo! Good for you guys! Thank you for all you do for me (us).. Amazing. Been following you for a long time and this is epic! Around the horn! Just fantastic! Peace and love hugs too. Rolfie

[@richb313]

Really good job navigating and sailing around the cape not many sailors can claim that but the entire family achieved this.

[@christopherledesma8435]

Amazing, congratulations in crossing another ocean! You guys are an inspiration, to me, thank you for sharing your family’s adventures! can’t wait to start my sailing journey… 8 years until I retire.

[@kristaready8812]

This episode was very emotional. I was feeling everything right along side you. Thanks for sharing that with us and congratulations on your achievement of rounding Good Hope!! 🤗💞

[@akimmonet]

What a moving episode, from the breaking boat a few months ago to reaching your goal. Chapeau ❤ !

[@scottmills3403]

Awesome reminders to get out of our comfort zone and not pre-judge the outcome without trying ...safe travels.

[@carltontweedle5724]

James Rhodes you are spot on the wee ones are amazing, just like the mummy and daddy. Fair winds calm seas

[@marlajohnson810]

WOW!!! Congratulations 🎊 What an achievement! The difference in you guys stress level is palpable! Yayyyyy for you!

[@dufferdude1205]

It’s been nice😅 seeing your wee ones growing up on the boat with you. Such a opportunity and blessing for your kiddos.

[@luisgirado2893]

CONGRATULATIONS to all four of you. This has been a huge achievement. Keep it up Nahoa!

[@lucygrrl1]

absolutely lOVED this episode! I started watching your channel a few months ago, from the beginning, but then I got to the end of the list, and now when I watch certain episodes, and want to find out what happened next, it takes me backwards I think! lol the episode where you were on a long haul, and you circumnavigated that big rock island! that was so cool! but I couldn't find the episode after that! anyway, im enjoying watching each one! I even got my husband involved! be safe out there! your both amazing people and parents! ( I lived on a 32 ft monohull when I was 24, currently im 55... and did one ocean crossing only from san fransisco, to hawaii. 19 days. where my daughter was born she only lived on the boat till she was one.) love that your sweet kiddos are getting to experience this lifestyle! looking forward to seeing more! -- Stefani

[@markedwards5764]

Went down to RCYC last weekend and couldn’t believe Nahoa was moored right next to our boat, Sereia! Hope to meet you guys while you are here in Cape Town.

[@julianbatcheler9970]

The fear is a big issue and the fact you do discuss it is really helpful. As someone aiming to follow in your sails, it’s reassuring to know fear is part of the equation. So many people say to me: ‘but I would be scared’. And I answer: ‘What you think I’m not’. Feel the fear and do it anyway.

[@SailingNahoa]

“Feel the fear and do it anyway.” - nicely said!

[@julianbatcheler9970]

I think fear also makes you safe and sensible. The adage… there are old pilots and there are bold pilots: but there are no old bold pilots. Could as easily apply to offshore sailors.

[@elenitoduran325]

... Congratulations Guys...I had been following you ever since...you are part of history and even achieve a record for Guinness

[@petrosolium]

The Quality!! Soo great videos! Watched all of them again the last two weeks. So inspiring and such a great vibe. Wish you all the best for the future. Greetings from Germany!!

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

WOW! Epic episode! Your passion and love of what you are doing and for your family is wonderful to see. Thank You! From snowy BC

[@mamapetecooley7324]

Fantastic! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@tomtiernan8134]

Amazing accomplishment. 8 years. You two have faced hardships that would have broken most people. Your perseverance and commitment to each other has gotten you through. Your kids are amazing little sailors. They don’t even blink when most adults would be petrified. Congratulations! Smooth sailing!

[@JohnnyLawBMC]

So Awesome! Congrats. We have repeatedly say it as we watch your adventures, we love seeing the kids grow up and explore. It is their "normal" and we love it for you all. Thank you for bringing us along. We find ourselves constantly cheering and celebrating with you.

[@shellysanders2]

I have 15 month old twins. My husband and I finished our ASA sailing certs last week. We have a plan to leave our land life in a few years. We have a Great Dane that we love to death, and we can't go sailing with him so we will be land bound until the horrible day that he leaves us. Until then we will continue planning and learning from y'all!

[@LUCID99999]

Brilliant guys, always a great watch 👍. I see the wind turbine going well, is it a good source for power top up? Do you always have it on ? Is noise ever an issue or anything. Would you recommend one ? Thanks team Nahoa ⛵️

[@carolinesledge333]

tears.....great job to a great family. what an inspiration. thank you

[@kirkb3473]

Congrats team Nahoa! Crazy amazing achievement! Funny thing is this will be the first milestone we sail by on our catamaran when we start our journey next year out of St. Francis Bay SA. Cheers!

[@stevethompson9062]

Congratulations to the four of you and many more years of sailing.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@curtisdallas]

praying for you guys...glad you made it to the Atlantic...happy sailing...peace

[@troybrooks2066]

You guys did a really amazing job with this video! So many great lessons and info! I loved it!! Keep it up and safe travels!