RUNNING OUR YACHT AGROUND!!! Ep.155

[@ptrinch]

There are two kinds of sailors... those that have run aground and those that will run aground.

[@JheregJAB]

I've always heard that there are two kinds of boaters in general - those who have run aground and those that are lying.

[@QualeQualeson]

There are two kinds of sailors. Those that eat meat and have energy, and those that eat hay and sleep through 2 alarms

[@smithysmithy1]

There are two kinds of sailors, those that run aground and those that ridicule from their cozy armchairs (#@it happens to the best of us)

[@seanmcknight4157]

With enough miles, you too will find not enough water under your keel! It happens to all of us!! Sand is better than rock!!! Soft mud is great, provided you have a high tide in the near future. We have had to beach a boat on a mud flat during a hurricane. Enjoy! You are now a true sailor.

[@MrLikeke]

Of you and those you agree with you and those you have responded to you, how many sea miles have you? Because reality says you are repeating a lie.

[@rsproductions5]

Im not even really into sailing, I come from cars/racing (mostly drag/autocross racing) and have always had a love for the water/cruise ships/speedboats. So when i found your guys channel I was surprised because these videos are like little vacations, getting to sail and see the world with you guys. Places I may not ever see or know about otherwise and thats why Im a sub. P.S. the quality of video you guys produce while on the ocean with limited resources are top notch and make many people's look sub par considering the conditions.

[@todaysrealhealth8038]

Ambition-pk same here, been riding myself since age 6. Riding horses that is, now I could see myself sailing if I found the right person.

[@rgray318]

Wow Riley is a true sailor, he has plenty of accidents just like sailors. Will probably have a wooden stump for a leg and a patch over one eye before long.... Eye matey, shiver me timbers... Captain Riley hatch dipper.

[@scottlawder1269]

he does have a slight pirate vibe doesn't he

[@lydiaajohnson]

He needs to see Cpt. Rick about a parrot. Can you imagine Riley with a parrot?

[@jamuelfunes4090]

up Worry god kaulg thet Chaulapina tuleger... auggo lay in ehoples - taulaping are wahilapoa weplue biley is free Senng Eeuged sorry up god ka youtube.up.com Gunesd

[@topgun8683]

Why does Riley get hurt and Elayna doesn't ? You need to babyproof that boat for Riley !😄

[@tjreyer7281]

Sailing La Vagabonde good answer Riley! Lol

[@dougfurniss6618]

He's taking one for the team. Blood = views lol

[@TheMightyStriker]

Priceless comment

[@BillColeExperience]

In honor of the SLV arrival in America, Riley has been given an American name, "Running with Scissors"

[@rwech]

He's the Les Nesman of the seas. 🤕

[@VERTICALWisdom]

Hey it happens and you got away with no damage. Turks and Caicos is notorious for being ill-charted and local knowledge is priceless. Again we see a grand example of someone coming to help, with good cheer and a wave. We have all been pulled off and we all pay it forward. Be bless and stay safe.

[@dtr321]

What may happen sooner or later will, in life.I'm happy to see once again the kindness of the sailing community helping each other.If we, on land had that kindness to help each other then what a world it would be.

[@VickieP-kh8ze]

Today I learned what a shoal was. On another video I learned what reefing was. Thanks for teaching me sailing.

[@MonkPetite]

I have run aground with my boat the dumbest way ......while looking at flamingos that marked the sand bank quite clearly ..

[@Stryke607]

That is quite a story :D

[@dougsmith8971]

Rule One. Don't sail where the birds are walking.

[@peterbodifee]

Sand (or mud) banks are harmless. Like a pillow. Makes it a bit hard to get moving again :-) Real sh@t happens when try to go over a rock or reef either above or just under water. That is usually the end of the boat (and trip). Ask the crew of Vestas Wind kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWfJdmqAlL1pfJo

[@emilyarriaga3086]

Sorry to giggle, but that is funny. 😀

[@notlobrf]

Riley is like the Black Knight in the MP Holy Grail " your arms gone, " " I've had worse" " Just a flesh wound":)

[@swainston1]

Tip for getting your self of a shallow bank. have a couple of anchors with just rope on, something like a 20kg anchor for your size boat, take one out about 50 yrds with the dinghy and another 75 to 100 yards use the close anchor first and pull like crazy (you might be able to use a winch) the boat will move backwards once you get to the end of the close one, move to the other pull tight and tie it off so you can assess if you will need to drive another anchor out to continue the prosses or if the next 25 to 50 yards will be enough. This has saved me a few times while trying to get in before I have enough tide or I I'm late getting back and miss the tide.

[@trailbarge12]

"Kedging out an anchor" is a tried and true method. Then again, so is phoning a friend, so to speak.

[@swainston1]

@@trailbarge12 most definitely, but props and rudders are expensive and time is short sometimes lol, also in remote places there may not be a friend to ask so it's a tip they can take with them 😉.

[@islanddreamers9127]

You guys are an inspiration. Thank you for showing all of your sailing experiences - the good and bad. I love the true realities that you openly show. Keep hitting the record button! Love you guys.

[@jjohnnystipes]

I've watched several dozen of these videos if not 100 in no particular order and I love you guys....amazing journey. Thank you for continuing to share. I will watch them all eventually

[@phillully4472]

Riley & Elayna thank you emensely for taking viewer's like myself on a journey i wouldn't otherwise have except for your KZbin channel video's. A BIG THX.

[@danielhaxton2884]

Alex Thomson from Hugo boss said in a video he uses an electric shock wristband because he would miss alarms from being so fatigued. His mind would wake him on the alarm and before the wrist band went off knowing what would happen after a while of being shocked.

[@sean14272000]

Incredibly Bluewater love it :-) Riley is the perfect Captain Jack Sparrow

[@JacksonPriceSonder]

9:50 that is just gold right there 🙌

[@AzirasaZidaelazI]

Aw guys!!! Yeah no matter how seasoned of a sailor and even with the newest and most tested technology we are human and will still find a way to run aground! Thankfully for me I’ve found a sandy bottom. Still survey the damaged and report to insurance if you do happened to be insured in the waters where you ran aground! A tremendous amount of help can be substantiated especially for those mates who gave you a hand! Y’all prove that the world is still Absolutely beautiful and full of humans who appreciate life and all of its unplanned experiences! Steady sailing!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BobGubbins]

What I like about you two is how you show what's it really like on a sailboat, plenty of highs followed by more lows... Yep your gonna get hurt no matter how careful you are, yep you are going to do something silly (falling asleep at the helm) but then you also so the beautiful beaches and the slow lifestyle. Keep up the great work!!!

[@ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels]

Oh Riley, Oooouuucccchhhh!!! OMG, I felt that one. Hope you are doing okay and are healing well. I can't believe how blue the water is as I watch on my large monitor, I just sit here absorbing the blueness of the blue that I have never seen before. Absolutely breath taking, thanks guys.

[@michaelmiller8651]

It really is incredible how perfect the birds squawk timing is. It seems like every time someone slips up with a slight dirty word, a bird manages to sound off at the exact right moment. Even the birds have your back Riles and Elay!

[@charlesv3962]

I’m completely wowed by your life styles. Just keep showing us your beautiful videos of the diving.

[@danbauhaus9571]

Night watches: I stick with a good 360° look around every 10 minutes. The reason is that if you do the math on a 30 foot high tanker or ship and you at 5-10 feet off the water, and add in the curvature of the earth, the first possibility of seeing something is about 12 minutes. If I am gobsnocking tired, I set some kind of alarm at the helm for every 10 minutes that for sure will wake me up. Fear is also a good motivator. Have seen dismasted monohulls and shaken crews who perhaps didn’t have a good night watch. This 10 minute strategy served me and our family well for 8000 nm in the Caribbean on a 43’ cat.

[@happyjayh]

Running aground can happen even with the best of intentions. I've also experienced it. After sailing in the Darwin to Ambon Ocean Race and our yacht ran aground. After the race we secured the yacht to a mooring and went to land for some well deserved celebratory drinks. At some point we noticed that our yacht was getting very close to the shore line. Rushing back to the boat we realised that the mooring had come unstuck. We were still tied on, but no longer attached to land. After much stress and a risky situation boarding super close to rocks from a dingy, in waves we got on and freed the yacht from danger. Luckily, the keel was the only part to make contact and we could motor off. It can happen outta the blue and not just in shallow waters. I'm glad that I, like you guys, ended up with no major damage, a life lesson and a story to tell! Love the videos and hello from Wintery Australia!

[@9nes9]

Guys I love watching you. You make me so happy and improve my mood. It makes me happy to watch you guys because it makes me thrilled that you have such a nice and content life. It brings hope that it is possible to life your life happily doing what you love and not sitting at work doing something that does not make you happy. Good luck and stay safe 😁

[@riverdragon5020]

Soooo True

[@toddreimer1158]

Elayna, you seem just radiant as an expectant mum. So pleased that Riley is very excited as well. Congratulations and best wishes!

[@HandyMan657]

Riley, you're killin me.. It's a Squaaaalllll Sailing by the force.. Luv it

[@astralblaster]

Please heal fast!!!!! Wow that looks so painful and yet look how composed you are! Again you both are my hero’s!!!!

[@barbaraannscarlet7885]

The kindness_ teamspirit of the Sailing Community is beautiful. ❤

[@towiebixby5113]

I am new to your channel. I set my laptop on the kitchen counter and cook while I watch....I am a PADI open water cert. and have been to Turks & Caicos, San Salvador Island, Martinique, D.R., Cancun and more! I am living in Az. at the moment and am living vicariously through you! Love your videos! I can't wait to get back down there. Not next spring but 2020 I hope to stay in the Caribbean for 3 months at time! Jan-Mar....we will see. Everything you post is informative and makes me feel like I am right there with you. Thank you for all you do!

[@cntryboy1776]

Any video with Elayna singing is a winner. Great job.

[@SabbaticusRex]

Kept their heads cool, weren't afraid to ask for a little help and got it sorted. Well done to both of you !

[@lawrencegleason4666]

Thumbs up. Really loved the close-up shot of the open bloody giant wound. Good camera skills, Elayna. Very nice episode. Loved the fried bananas, and if you haven't fried bananas, you gotta try 'em. Thank you, for this one, and be careful of slicing open your body parts, as they say almost everywhere.

[@iainlyall6475]

i thought they were sausages :-) i might have to try that......one day.

[@ianlangsev5828]

Whenever Riley imitates Admiral Akbar and shouts “It’s a Squall!” I always have one of the biggest laughs ever. Love you guys, you’re so inspirational and amazing! Smooth sailing!

[@MrJerrettj]

Your music selection is excellent and really puts a good mood in​ the videos.

[@johnT5]

Really enjoyed that footage with all the ambient background stuff going on. Those brief shots up at the moon. The ship's noises + the water...wow. Did a great job presenting the 'feel' of being on-board. Maybe throw a few more seconds of that in now and then. That was magic. Nice vid. Bummer on the run aground and leg. (And Riley eating his arm...)

[@antonkajan]

Love how you improve your editing style all the time. Watching your journey almost from the beginning. Great job guys. Wish you all the best.

[@chrishanson435]

Editing Win: After the wave hits the boat and you show your reaction, you edited in a snippet of video showing us what made the noise. Love it. It's those little editing choices that help with the storytelling and make your videos even more watchable.

[@rickrothstein7932]

It happens to the best of us... I ran a ground once because the sun was setting and in my eyes.. Saw another boat and pointed in that direction.. Needless to say ended up stuck on a sand bar right next to him... Love you guys can't wait to see what happens next!!

[@friarfox]

I just got this picture in my head of Riley sitting on the Orca with Quint and Hooper comparing leg scars. Happy trails

[@jdennerlein]

Hang around sailboats long enough and sooner or later you run aground. When I did it I was in Friday Harbor, North of Seattle, lots of deep water all around and one rock and I managed to find it with my keel. I think my ego was more damaged than the boat but I got over it.

[@clayz1]

Jesse Dennerlein My dad hit the same rock. His take on it was “stupid rock”. Shaft repair and all's well.

[@jonbeno9926]

Oh no, that's keel ripper rock on my chart..

[@spelunkerd]

Gee, I don't remember that rock, I'll have to check the charts again. Is there a beacon or buoy? I've been aground three times in 5 years on three different boats, usually while racing. Never fun.

[@clayz1]

spelunkerd It has been at least 20 years since then. But I remember a rock in the straight on approach to Friday Harbor. It was charted, so avoidable. You could go right over it at high tide (if driving a stinkpot). The story that sticks in my mind is: it was knocked down a fathom or two with explosives and is no longer a hazard.

[@blazbohinc5735]

It's the middle of the night but for some reason sun just shined bright because you uploaded. I'm so happy

[@chesbaycruiser]

When it rains it pours. At least is was a soft grounding. And that shin looks like it hurt. A lot! Another great video. Thanks!

[@jramir2]

I have a tip about sleeping. At least for me, its having an active mind. So I follow a train of thought that's worked for me for a few days. First is thinking about a scenario that you don't know about, in which you don't allow yourself to want, and avoid predictable patterns by following unexpected things. And before you know it you'll drift away into a deep sleep.

[@Doomzdayisgone1969]

My wife, son and myself spent two weeks in the Dominican Republic and we loved it. The people are really nice and a beautiful destination.

[@uhoffmann29]

Glad your "running aground" experience happened on sand during calm conditions. That's the way to scratch that "run aground" from your list of things to do :-) If Murphy is right, won't happen again (fingers crossed). Take care and a good recovery for Riley.

[@KM00Youtube]

Ohhhhh - that looked so painful! I realize this is an old video, but geez lueeeze, please be careful, both of you! 🥴🌺❤

[@harrisonturner9686]

Hello Riley and Elayna! Just wanted to say that I am a huge fan of what you do! I have seen all of you videos numerous time and they keep getting better. They are all so fun and bring excitement and joy to all of your viewers! Congratulations to you both for starting a family. I hope to meet you guys someday and mirror your path of sailing the world with my girlfriend in the next couple of years! Cheers SLV form your biggest fan.

[@billbaxter2914]

Awesome to see your dad back on board. Let the laughs begin.

[@garysmith5781]

Nice video...I ran a ground once..lost my rudder, Lost my boat...five years ago. We made it off safely thanks to the coast guard. 2 months later, Right back in the water with a nice Haterrass. Life is good. ☺

[@Bucketlistretreats]

Oh no Riley - that had to smart! Wow, you two went thru it but that blue water is worth it & you made it thru. Here's hoping the time with your family is magical. XO, Kelly

[@cowboyroy1961]

More than once my Father has said, “Trouble breeds trouble!”.... as hard as it may seem when you have an emergency, slow down and take a breath. Think. Rush and you’ll have 2 or more problems pop up. He loves your channel as much as me.... maybe he’ll share the fish hook in the finger story. The day I learned that “ Trouble breeds trouble”. Love your work! Thank you so much for sharing your life with all of us. Cheers!

[@lonegijs]

Everybody falls asleep! Even pilots during the approach to land.... As long as you’re not falling asleep entering the harbour you’re fine😜 Keep the cool vids coming💕

[@daveroberts6884]

My motto on or about the water and boats, never run faster than you are willing to fall or whack your head into something. I have a friend who did not follow that rule and over a number of days on a sailing trip had fallen on her tail bone 3 times, almost all jumping onto docks. She ended up flying home because of the pain and still suffers from the beating she gave her self. Take care my friends. Especially when short handed. Two only on overnight runs can wear you out fast. Love your channel. Play safe.

[@Danlubar]

Top of your game guys this has been one of your best episodes thank you so much for all you guys do to share it with us 😀

[@trustmebaz]

Cheers to you Riley. May your cut heal soon. Both of you are wonderful! Great episode!

[@sammorrison6773]

"It's a Trap!!!"

[@Davidslavik]

We all run aground, if you sail enough, the force is with you!

[@jonnydougs]

You will love Santo Domingo.....awesome old town! Wreck diving near Bayahibe....the best!

[@silknfeathers]

Brilliant... once more, guys!

[@sonamor1]

The Black-Adder clip inclusion was gold!

[@TK-qu1ht]

Having lived a while on St Thomas USVI, I know how Blue the water can be. May the 3 of you enjoy every moment.

[@robinheinen]

I just love how you guys are so real. I've been subbed for quite some time, but it took me a bit to get into the sailing vibe (and the Oz accent is sometimes difficult to follow as a non native speaker, but don't change, it's what makes you you :) ). Now I'm looking forward to every new episode. Keep doing what you do :)! Cheers!

[@JakeCrawfordOfficial]

The Atlantic crossing with Riley’s dad are classic SLV. Love seeing him come back!

[@LeeShand]

Awesome Vlog. Hope the leg is healing Riles!

[@clayz1]

Elay’s voice in that last song really gave me the shivers. Very nice.

[@conadvincula193]

I can’t stop watching your videos 😭❤️❤️

[@hoptimistvibes]

Full moon above and below desk that night...eek!

[@ashleighlecount]

Loved a calm end with your beautiful voice Elayna

[@walkabout1094]

Good to see the old fella back Riley. I’d probably push my old man overboard after three days though. Brings back memories of the pacific crossing with no cruise control. Stay safe.

[@daveevans7438]

I too have walked into a open engine hatch on my own boat. Was working on the engines went below to have some lunch. Came back up with a bag of garbage and forgot the hatches were up and stepped right into it. Had the exact same injury on my shin. Hot it on a exhaust manifold. Hot my head on the hatch too. Sucks!!!

[@sails3538]

Ouch R...... you handled that well, I would have been crying like an 8 yr old little girl. In Fiji last year a freind left a hatch open and stepped in to the hole. He tore his bicept ligament off at the elbow so his bicept is floating free and not attached. Accidents can happen ........ sailing is an adventure. As always E...... a great vid.

[@domim4496]

Wow that water is so blue! 😍 paradise if you are not stuck on a sand bank 🙂

[@brianb6603]

Excellent as usual!!!

[@smurProductionz]

Loving the black adder quotes!

[@gigicastillo2032]

Thank you for visiting and showing my country :)

[@fedgoe]

Haha love Blackadder, what a laugh , greetings

[@davidcoro27]

Excellent. So much fun.

[@briano637]

Thanks guy's, I look forward 2 Monday evenings with you. Sorry u got beached, looking forward 2 seeing the new crew mate tho! Know you guys are gonna enjoy the Islands!

[@IAMDANREEVE]

fantastic edit. top notch.

[@kevincarey1076]

The Force is strong in you Riley !!

[@UK0071]

... and quoting Blackadder! awesome..

[@mini752]

We built little mini transat boats for singlehanded ocean racing... so, obviously we sleep offshore when we are alone. We TRY to sleep for about 20 minute stretches, lots of them.... but as you pointed out, offshore there aren't very many "obstacles" to contend with. "Maybe" we sleep longer. ;) My worst sleeping "accident" while singlehanding was about 20miles outside of Bermuda. I fell asleep and only woke up because of a wind shift and lots more wind... I could see the lights of the island when I woke up. Very, very frightening. Don't tell anyone. ;) That wasn't as bad as a friend, however, who woke up when his boat was on the rocks in Horta. Oops.... sucks to have to say "I ran into the azores".

[@HopeOfJoe]

Absolutely a fabulous vlog. Tons of action and of course, Riley manages to get a big gash ... again. Seems to have a propensity for getting hurt this time 'round. Be careful Riles and slow down a bit. LOL. You are going to be a daddy. 😊⛵️⚓️🚣✨🏝🆗❓🆒✅✨👍👌👊✨

[@BboyGravity]

I’m a new subscriber and you tuber and you guys have inspired us as a family of 6 to travel the world together we already started booking our trips thank you for your inspiration

[@BboyGravity]

Well I travel for a living as an athlete with monster energy and my fiancé has never been on a vaca so honestly we want to do it with as many activities as possible hopefully we get out on the water as long as the weather is on our side

[@scottbeaulieu13]

GraviTV get SLV a Monster sponsorship too! Lol 😂

[@BboyGravity]

Hahaha would be fresh

[@sorendk1]

We should all donate some money to get Riley a carbonfiber exoskeleton/body-armor, protecting him from head to toe :D :D The poor man seems to be able to get cut, eating a banana with a wooden spoon :D

[@sorendk1]

If we don´t, by the time he becomes a granddad, he will have more scars than a blind contender in a 1000 man samurai version of "Last man standing" :D

[@mark82421]

Love watching you guys ! (even past episodes) keep up the good work

[@charlieodom9107]

What I wouldn't do to spend a week on your boat with you guys!!! Y'all are living the dream I hope to be living one day.

[@VictorBlack69]

great video love you guys, beautiful blue water

[@dutchflats]

Drinking coffee while on watch might help? It helps me stay awake for sure. I used to write stuff (things to do, random thoughts, etc.) on a note pad when I was on watch in the middle of the night and feeling sleepy, it would keep me awake pretty well.

[@RickvanEngelshoven]

Hey Riles mate! Sorry to see about your leg! Nasty one! #boatlife i guess 😥 To come back to your question, when i was singlehanding the med i ran some calculations to see how long i could sleep before a 20 knot ship would reach me from the time it would appear on the horizin. I figured about 20 minutes so i slept in the cockpit or saloon with an eggtimer. After about 40-50 hours of sailing i started sleeping thru the alarm out of sheer fatique like you did so i would definately advise cruising along anchorages so you can just stick the hook in whenever you feel you get too tired to keep hooning along. Best of luck with your leg and make sure to check those ruddershafts after your grounding. Didnt look to dramatic though you'll be allright! Greetings from the Foxy Lady

[@calvinh.8882]

Man that had to hurt! Right on the shin bone.. I hope by now it's much better, and that everything going well.. Peace!

[@sailingcaretta7208]

Oh my gosh that cut looks nasty! I love you guys! The water is so beautiful!

[@jtwarshak]

The last song was amazing! Great cover

[@dcc2444]

My biggest concern falling asleep on night watch is merchant vessel traffic close aboard the islands. Many of these large ships have skeleton crews or even worse may not have a bridge watch (or one guy sleeping in the pilothouse) when motoring on auto-pilot. But it happens to the best of us and we can only learn from those mistakes and hope nothing goes bump I the night!

[@teogoju3954]

Obviously pullups are doing their job, Sir! Gambatte kudasai ! Much LOVE from Mother Russia and safe winds, guys!

[@Rshorttt]

Hahahah..Very good Elayna, your edit at @10:03 is about the funniest thing I've seen on KZbin!

[@joshuacedricbecker5445]

Hey Riley I can relate to your night watch issues... myself I work on a Cruiseship holding watch, of course the night watches are the hardest to stay awake.. but try to get into a small sleeping pattern before you do any overnight trips...I know its not always possible but try and rest before doing any night watches. Its very dangerous to fall asleep on watch on a boat with no alarm systems or pre-warnings and the fatigue can really knock you of the chair. Hope this helps a little, good luck to you and Elayna.

[@jean-marcmoreau9285]

"Devil Like Me" is such a wonderful song... so beautiful....

[@deantubeful]

Ouch ! You guys deserve a holiday. Lots of love x

[@hellomynameis3922]

I'm very jealous of ya'lls lifestyle. I was fortunate enough to charter a cat like yours for 9 days. Jumped all around the US and BVIs. It was the best time I've ever had :) I need that to be my daily life!!