SSL 277 ~ OH SHlT... Hard aground on the REEF!

So we're enjoying our morning rituals and working away editing videos, when over the radio comes a cry for help for a boat that has run aground on the reef!
The message is hard to distinguish at first, and then other cruisers start coming on to relay the information... sounds like a boat has somehow went straight up on the reef in Grenada between Hog Island Anchorage and Secret Harbour where we are anchored.. the request goes out for any dinghies that can render immediate assistance, especially larger ones, so this is one time we know our Yamaha 60hp will come in very helpful!
I tell Shascha to grab the dinghy tow line, which is the longest line we have that is also 3-strand so has lots of flex in it, I grab the keys and untie the dinghy and off we go!
It doesn't take long to see the sailboat that has run aground, and it is right in the middle of the reef which is going to make it very difficult to reach without putting our own dinghy at risk... so the challenges begin and with all the other cruisers coming out to assist, we manage to put a good end to a day for one very distraught sailor...
Thanks to all the sailors that came out to help that day, and especially to Roger from a neighbouring boat who hopped in our dinghy on our way to render assistance with lines... very much appreciated Roger!
Hope you enjoy the video, don't forget to Like and Share please, and look forward to reading your comments below!
Cheers,
Captain Rick
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[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks to all the sailors that came out to help that day, and especially to Roger from a neighbouring boat who hopped in our dinghy on our way to render assistance with lines... very much appreciated Roger! And if you want to help us along on our mission, please don't forget to Like and Share the video, and as always I'll look forward to reading you comments! Cheers, Captain Rick

[@AgentRafa]

Great job!

[@troybond5426]

Captain Rick Moore Hello Captain Rick, How do you avoid hitting reefs at nighttime? Doesn’t radar detect reefs so you can avoid them? Might sound like a silly question but I’ve never been sailing. It would be a dream come true tho to go sailing & live like you do & Delos. Fair winds & safe travels. I’d love to sail to Sea of Stars - Vaadhoo, Maldives, its a very beautiful place.

[@deibertmichael]

Charts and it's never a good idea to maneuver anywhere near a reef at night! Charts are wrong and Satellite GPS can be off as well! Even in daylight they are hazardous!@@troybond5426

[@videosforcatsanddogs214]

What material would be best for surviving a reef grounding if weight is important and money is no object? I was thinking carbon fiber construction of most of the vessel with a sacrificial bottom plating of either aluminum or UHMWPE or both.

[@todaysrealhealth8038]

The guy helping out and climbing up the mast was really a hero. I could not tell if during his fall into the water he got hurt. He’s very agile, fit and fast. It could have gone wrong. So happy all ended well for all.

[@LifeProducersofNewJerseyLLC]

I know that this is old now, but it made my day to see other sailors helping one another.

Nice to see everyone was able to get the boat off the reef. I can't say the boat owner seemed very grateful at the amount of effort that was given by all the other boaters. But it's great to see everyone understands the concept of helping a fellow boater in distress. Which means no money should be exchanged great job to all.

[@kevingumfory]

Easy to spot people that have been down on their luck ... they're the people helping not beating up. Well done man.

[@rundown48]

What an awesome community,, A call for help go's out, and in no time at all everyone available is speeding to the rescue.... I want to be a part of this..... High fives to all involved !!!! ...Cheers

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Yes, good community to be part of David! :)

[@jamesp13152]

That's one reason I love boating. Have helped and been helped, were all in the same boat when trouble arises.

[@MeownoldJTrump]

All you need is a boat.

[@taffythegreat1986]

David Chandley it’s a shame that every aspect of the world like that. Voluntary help goes out to those who needs it.

[@tim850csi]

Love cruising community. When a fellow cruiser gets into the shit you can always count on the assistance of others. You're a good man Rick.

[@Jayellbee]

Can't believe there were no holes in his boat after being up on the sharp reef like that!! Great video!! Even during the rescue, you kept filming.

[@BernardColdwell]

A Belgian flag means the occupant speaks French or possibly Dutch (Flemish). Good to see the boat set free, job well done

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

ah, good to know.. we couldn't figure out what language he was trying to talk to us in!

[@bophoto]

Still probably a reasonably good chance he had German as second or third language in school these days. Actually surprising to see a 45ish Belgian who is not speaking pretty good english.

[@FeelOfWartune]

belgian flag means you should have just gathered round and laughed heartily.

[@monkmuji3999]

yeap, but a romanian (pas une frite) rarely speaks Vlaams ;-) German Flag ? that was far of.

[@theGrati]

Looks like a romanian flag

[@tiktokdaviddondo7529]

That was wonderful that you guys all helped him

[@MrSki-tyvm]

Your a good man, completely pure of nature. This is exactly why I what your videos. Rick, old, wise and humble.

[@michelpoels]

I am from Belgium, i would see thank you for helping the skipper. We speak French & Vlaams (like Dutch)

[@davidc6510]

Disaster averted! Great job to Rick, the SSL crew and all the local cruisers! Thanks for sharing!

[@JamesWright1955]

always good to have community assist, even with language probs. good job.

[@russellbrander7588]

For a while I didn't think there would be a happy ending. Great job guys.

[@SailingTurtle]

This is something that we really enjoy about sailing and the cruising community. It is so amazing to us, that when things go wrong and you find yourself in a tricky situation, there will ALWAYS be wonderful people there to help you in a heartbeat, no matter who you are or where you're from....or what language you speak! We luckily haven't been in any serious trouble while sailing ourselves, but have had the opportunity to help others and witness others helping each other. We are proud to be a part of such an amazing group of people who are will to help when needed. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

This happened to my dad when I was a kid, vacationing in the Bahamas.. I was all tears, Dad was like “no fears” until the island’s rescue boat came and towed us in.. its name? The “Idiot Retriever” and I got to tease Dad about that for years lol

[@davebrady8430]

Good job ! Awesome sailing community spirit by those answering the call and saving the day.

[@rayengineer4946]

A big "well done!" to everyone that sprang to the rescue, even at risk to their own dinghy and motor! Heartwarming, indeed.

[@duckdawgnh]

Wow! I hope that guy appreciated the fact that you were all risking injury and potential loss of your own equipment to save him and his! Hell of a job, folks!

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

pretty sure he was happy with the result, as were the rest of us.. so that's all that matters now. :)

[@jclar3565]

To risk your life like that and your equipment was stupid and I'm sure other help could have arrived capable and professional

[@onthebeaches]

After watching over 600 hours of videos in the last year with a deep intention to become a sailor, I can honestly say it's the community that's the biggest draw! Kudos to you, your crew and Roger for being willing to STEP UP! Excellent coverage on the entire ordeal as well! PEACE OUT! Ü

[@jamesjosef4826]

great job once again Capt. Rick! and the sailing community showing once again how you are never truly alone, everyone who can help will always throw a life line!

[@johnadams2313]

Great to see so many pitch-in to assist a fellow boater.

[@aquious953]

It’s great how boaters pull together in a pinch.

[@jessereedpaintingsvmatador7009]

Holy crap, you just never know !... Cheers to all the cruisers that helped !!

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Yes, thanks for comment Jesse! :)

[@bruronisam8025]

Ganhpu um novo inscrito....Parabréns pelo grande Trabalho.

[@saltyolddog7694]

Throughout this coronavirus i have been binge watching your videos and i have really enjoyed the story you're telling through video Capt!

[@whitefam2000]

HUGE ATTA BOY/GIRL!!!! Thank you for showing us the community spirit that the sailing community has. Very impressed with everyone's efforts to help that poor guy. Probably freaked out of his mind. May you have fair winds and following seas.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

a day like that would have shaken the best of us! :)

[@donaldchase6163]

It is very impressive how you all pulled together to help this one boat in distrees. I can't say that I've ever seen that much community helpfulness here in Minnesota in the USA.

[@onthebeaches]

Donald Chase + I lived in Minneapolis for 23 years and had my boat at the Stillwater Yacht Club. How bout you?

[@donaldchase6163]

onthebeaches1 I've been living in Minnesota since 1960 though I was born here; my parents chose to live in other locations till we came back to Minnesota. I've never personally owned a boat, but we used to go out frequently with my dad's boat. He's gone now and I'm 68, disabled and to poor to own a boat at this stage in my life. I miss the life on the water, but I doubt I will ever get the chance to be on it again.

[@onthebeaches]

Donald Chase + if I ever get back to MN and am on the water...I'll look you up and we'll go for a spin! PEACE OUT! Ü

[@DeVerm123]

we pulled 6 boats off that reef in '03 - '04. French, German, one Austrian. Only just in time stopped a Brit of surfing onto the reef.

[@donb4386]

Great to see the sailing community stepping up to help one in distress. Hard to tell from the video but once his boat was freed from the reef he did not seem to have much control over it. I thought he took on some water and had way too much canvas out. In the later shots when he rolled in the headsail and reefed the main the boat seemed to right itself. Also good on you for monitoring the VHF. Most pleasure craft in my corner of the world don't. Well done team!

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

it's a good community to be part of Don, and we all gotta do our part if we hope to have someone step up when we are in need of help! :)

[@onthebeaches]

I have always monitored the VHF! Sometimes even put it in scan mode!

[@donb4386]

onthebeaches, I probably shouldn't have used the term most. Like you the majority of boaters recognize the main purpose of the VHF is safety. To my mind all of the other communications benefits are perks. While operators certificates are still required in Canada, I recently read it is no longer a requirement in the states. Too bad as I think it's important to use the radio responsibly.

[@mac22sailor20]

Good job to all that helped that guy!

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

agreed! :)

[@AegeanEpiphany]

Action man jumping from mast - cool!!!

[@captnrickealy4029]

Way to go SSL and the other crews for the way you handled this situation. Awesome video work too!

[@randyprimmer691]

Great coverage of the rescue Rick and it was wonderful to see so many people come to his aid. I'm sure your 100ft line was a big help to pull this off along with your knowledge. He is one very lucky man. Glad all ended well for everyone involved.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Always lucky when a boat comes off a reef and doesn't immediately start to sink! :)

[@puffypanda7516]

Randy Primmer iiii

[@zzzxxzzz4797]

What record books ? Captains log ? Entry : how I f'd up my boat ..... Thanks for sharing 😎

[@kirkwhite335]

Yeah that is exactly why I like the boating community.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

me too! :)

[@57koop]

Awesome job to you and all the others that helped what a beautiful community!

[@JasonKunda]

Love all your videos but this one kept me intensely captivated!

[@Proost1]

Man, when I saw that boat on the rocks, I thought my hope for a happy ending was a lonnng stretch. Could not believe you guys did it and I bet the Sailor can't believe it either! Such a job well done!

[@raykem7739]

GOOD JOB to you Rick and Shascha and all that help get off the reef that what it all about help one and all

[@donaldchase6163]

I think we should call you danger man Rick. That was some risky manuvering to help get that sail boat free of the rocks.

[@michaeldenicola6725]

nice job helping out another boater. That is the great thing about fellow boaters. thanks for sharing. Safe Sailing

[@dona4him942]

Close call! That's crazy! You're awesome Rick, Thank you for sharing this. = D

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for comment! :)

[@chuckmaurice3646]

Rick its a great Video and it goes to show you when someone is in trouble, it was great Video and helping one another when this happens in the worst of times, Thank you Rick

[@jackterry7664]

Fantastic! Glad to see all the help at sea. To bad that can't happen on the highways!

[@PopPopTerry]

Because that's what Sailors do. Great job you guys.

[@SVImpavidus]

All's well that ends well. However, a word of warning. There is a lot of kinetic energy stored in "plastic" ropes, if one parts or a knot lets go the result can be catastrophic for the human body. Glad to see you guys helped a fellow sailor in distress and without putting yourselves in danger. Well done! Ant & Cid x

[@daveabc7204]

Glad to see it all worked out in the end , could have been a lot different on a different day . Well done and stay safe

[@steelswarfs]

That water is so clear!!

[@shoelover526]

Love the way all of you help each other

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

so do I..! :)

[@billleskeep2033]

Managing chaos. Skipper was rather relaxed despite conditions.

[@mauileighsvtachikazemaru2637]

Nice job Rick and team… We had to pull a guy out of the reef just a couple months ago at Staniel Cay Bahamas it was much easier than you guys had it ...nice job

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks! :)

[@Alilretard1]

*But did he just sail away in to the big blue when you got him free? Cause it seem that that is what this guy did.*

[@gregk9558]

Karma baby!! Rack up the points. Dude was lucky his boat didn't crack up.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Tell me about it... couldn't believe there were no holes in it!

[@michelemara1653]

Looks like a steel hull, isn' it?

[@shipskepr1]

looked like a glassed playwood hard chine boat,im guessing there were no leaks ??,great to see folks joining togather to help,,,bravo

[@todaysrealhealth8153]

Rick, great job to all involved, YEAH! Please, can you do an update video on this and just tell us the interview, we would like to know the details. This was a very exciting video, life is all about helping others, and love. I also really want to know more about the man who was on his mast and jumped off to recoup his dingy. Was he trying to get the sails down that may have been stuck? I'm sure the sailor was very thankful.

[@smokindauberdoo4204]

IT takes a village or pod of sailors great job; -')

[@teresabreton1453]

Holy Shit. That's crazy! Love the teamwork. Good job everyone!!!

[@ianhamilton396]

Manneken Pis - you'll have to look it up Captain Rick, nice work.

[@theymakeitlookeasy]

Wow, good rescue! Lucky it wasn't after dark!

[@CaptainJohnmaddux]

Rick thanks for the video! I will show my sailing one class this video. John The Liimo Driver from Kansas city

[@tbonemc2118]

Well done Rick and crew. A little bit of inattention can have devastating consequences yet we're all guilty of it at some time. Thankfully it wasn't a 50 footer as you would've watched something that big break up before the next tide. I don't doubt the boat will need some repairs so this guy wasn't only going to suffer from embarrassment and you guys will have lots to talk about over drinks in the future assuming you still need an excuse for a drink.

[@austingode]

Great job .... and the guy was gushing with thanks .... but maybe I'm being harsh and we don't get to see that bit

[@EltoV]

Sailing community at it's best!

[@barrypierce6425]

AAA of the sea....nice job rick...great video audio.....system working send more.....lol be safe..

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks Barry, glad you enjoyed! :)

[@jerryforeman4543]

Captain Rick the master sailor saves the day!

[@RichTay]

I think the first piece of kit I would grab for this sort of caper would be my lifejacket. Not many in use there!

[@jetlaggedchef6806]

Wow! So... what happened? He just panicked after being freed and was unintentionally heading out to sea? It was great to see everyone come together to help someone in distress. Faith in humanity restored (at least for today, ha!) Any follow-up to how badly damaged his boat was?

[@Luzviminda777]

belgium , good effort you all gave

[@benoitisabelle2993]

Goodyear job just Time to go learning with a sailing treacher . I Hope before sinking , Congratulations to thé helpers Benoît

[@taffythegreat1986]

Nice work chaps 👍👍👍

[@justifiedlife1595]

Pretty dern exciting footage! good job!

[@raineystrees]

" SAILORS " what a Great Community!

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Agreed! :)

[@ubatubacasa]

Good Job Team!... I liked it :)

[@EverestExperts]

The jumper dude was awesome! 6:00

[@billwang88]

Yeah, that guy has the agility of a parkours athlete. Very impressive.

[@rogermace4516]

Well done to all Great save

[@kwasg3]

Nice Job Captain Rick et al... I know zero about the sailing life (but looks so appealing) but I am a lake locked power boat guy. QUESTION: Since most destinations involve getting to the shore, why are there no dingys that are jet propulsion based? Small jet ski power plants are at least as light and at least as powerful as all the 5 to 60 hp outboards, I would think, and they are designed to be trouble free in shallow water.

[@fredcichorz9802]

kwasg3 pl

[@astroarda]

Not all heroes wear capes...

[@Deerwood1985]

Excellent job Rick!!!!

[@Cap513]

Awesome TEAM WORK By ALL!!! Well Done Rick & Everyone Involved in the SAVE!!! That calls for A Cold One Rick!!!

[@williambremner9022]

Nice work! Great community. So glad you guys didn't need to pull from his masthead using a halyard. Seen rigs come down that way far too easily. Amazing he hit that reef as water was so clear and coral heads looked pretty visible, yes? Did you guys ever find out who the nutter was that jumped out of the rig?

[@guydepoorter]

Hi Rick, the flag on the reefboat is a Belgian flag and not German ( same color but ours is vertical stripes, German horizontal ). French sailor, LR on the stern is La Rochelle, tend to sail this flag because its softer ( cheaper ) on safety regulations than the French. Cheers.

[@johnkaveski7953]

to everyone that helped great job

[@BastienKoert]

great job, rick and crew!

[@GradyWhite2007]

The winds non stop out of the south east! What part of that do they not get!

[@GRNewman]

Good job Rick and group.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

Thanks Garry! :)

[@mattrowland473]

amazing leap and board into the tender....almost Hollywood, great rescue where did this take place? looks like BVI ?

[@KJ-qd9zb]

Playing catch up with the vids Rick been a few months. What a tight community you live in Rick, but it makes sense....On the main land help is a natural response from some people, but for you folks response is critical.

[@randyprimmer691]

I forgot to mention a huge thank you to Roger for jumping on board with you to offer his assistance.

[@daviddigital6887]

Who is the dude that jumped off the boat ? That was wild !

[@todaysrealhealth8153]

I want to know.

[@billym8915]

way to go lending a hand. Nice to see.

[@jmariliou]

Good job! Merci pour lui!

[@fsoileau]

All of you simply saved him from the loss of his home. An open bar appreciation would be a bargain.

[@sy-ronja3613]

Good on you Rick and all the guys who helped to rescue the Belgium Boat. Yes it is Belgium and not German. The German flag would be rotated in a 90 degree angle, starting with. lack on the top 😉

[@Alain.Helstroffer01]

Thank for this guy !!!!

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Freakin awesome that everyone helped that poor man out, what was the final assessment? He looked like he would need some new sails besides other things.

[@itsallspent]

Tow truck drivers of the sea. Call that one Brandy

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

we'll call it lucky, this time! :)

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

What happened to the dude that fell overboard? I only saw one guy with the rescuers at the marina. Where the hell did he come from? And WTF was he doing up the mast? Crazy things happen out of nowhere. Glad no one was hurt and the boat is okay. Kudos for lending aid!

[@Cap513]

the guy on the mast came from one of the Rescue Dinghy's, after he jumped into the water he swam back to his dinghy then got onto the boat again to help out then back into his own dinghy once again!

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

Thanks! I was so confused.

[@MrGentlebutfirm]

No need to be confused. It was all there on the video!?

[@fishheds]

He was up the mast as a counterweight to roll the hull over and get the keel off the bottom

[@craigme2583]

Good on you Rick!

[@jamesouterbridge6016]

my guess is that the skipper was concerned about salvage fees/laws and needed to prove he was still the Master of the vessel, and on regaining control returned back to the Island to determine damages sustained.

[@SailingSophisticatedLady]

we figured he had to be taking on water after that many slams on the reef, but he seemed to be ok and just carried on his way after a couple quick fixes! :)

[@bophoto]

Maybe knowing he was not taking on water, just wanted to get out to deeper water to regain his calm a bit. ?

[@glenbolton]

Rick to the rescue lol