SURGERY At Sea! And Learning About Longlines In Mexico | Sailing with Six | S2 E14

[@grizzly2772]

A boy doesn't really need a purpose for a sharp stick. A sharp stick is a purpose unto itself! In seeing the title I really wondered which of the kids got hooked. I'm glad it wasn't one of them, but I can't say I'm pleased it was one of the adults! Still it was a necessary testament of the journey that I'm glad you shared because I now get to applaud just how well the fam handled it. Zero panic, no screaming, and everyone playing a vital role. The look of concern on Chong's face combined with is wanting to be close for support was precious.

[@sailingwithsix]

We are so proud of how the family handled it all, although yes it shouldn't have happened in the first place 😌

[@Maloy7800]

2:32 I'm getting definite Lord of the Flies vibes from this scene. :-)))

[@Peterl850]

What an absolutely epic family. Everyone coming together in a time of crisis is super inspirational. Massive respect guys! 🙌 👏 ✊️

[@sailingwithsix]

Cheers Pete

[@marionhill3886]

What a team, amazing how everyone kept their cool and juts got the patient fixed up. Frustrating with the lack of wind and all the obstacles. Well done.

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you 😊

[@Maloy7800]

11:40 A real lost opportunity for Royal Caribbean. How did they not think about it. Call it the... Tow Along Class.

[@FrankJamger]

Calm seas, a bow & arrow on the to-do list. Good thing you can communicate with those passing hulks. Dolphins are back! A stunning jasper sunset (6:39 - 6:50). The aroma of muffins and cookies wades through the hulls. But then those rotten long fishing lines... lead to calamity. Hard to watch. Impressive how everyone jumps in to help, remarkably poised. "Well done, Dr. Mom." (17:56)- well said. The young Fothergills step up to check on the boat. Kris thankfully on the mend.

[@sailingwithsix]

Yep it was a tough one… all better now 👍

[@larryboles629]

That was one big darn hook! Fantastic to see the emergency medical response team in action. Be happy, be safe

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you ☺️

[@markrigot2736]

Been there ! A pupil on Curaçao ( 11 jr) had a hook in his arm. With a marine, we pushed it through, cut the piece with the barb of. Then reverse it. The boy didn't gave a kick. We cleaned the wound and he only said :" Meester, a bit faster I want to go fishing again." Bella 👍👍👍

[@sailingwithsix]

😂 what a tough kid!

[@timmyscroggins1962]

Absolutely love the way your family works together when there's work, plays together when there's play time, and rallys together when there's an emergency. Your a true credit to Christianty...........Please keep the video's coming !!!!!!!

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you 😊

[@keithb2338]

I don't often comment but I wanted to let you know what a fantastic job everyone did in a very serious situation! There was no panicking and the kids were helpful and supportive. What a great team!

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers Keith 👍

[@keithb2338]

@@sailingwithsix Happy to comment. I hope your hand is better soon. Happy sailing!

[@nicot2716]

As a nurse i cant tell you did a realy good job indeed. Not the cleanest but in this situation with your mats... even checking the movement :)

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you. It’s all healed up now so we must have done an okay job 👍

[@mothman411]

Talk about the A-team. Those kids are magic.

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks

[@crankinozzer]

Beautiful family and impressed by how calm and collected everyone was when the incident happened.

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks. We even surprised ourselves 😊

[@bdevil27]

Like most folks commenting, I was impressed with the amazing team work displayed by all of you. Yes the hook in your hand, would have been painful enough, but the calmness and coolness displayed by the other 5 family members and yes 4 of them are younger children, who just got it together, quickly and calmly to cut Dad's hand open and remove the hook. I replayed the vlog to my wife, the next day, she was squeemish towards the blood / injury, but I made her watch it (a few times) so she understood the depth of how the team, including Dr Mum, in the whole process. Eventually, my wife got it, what I wanted her to see and understand, the great team work. Even the child who brought Dad a cool drink of water. You then commented on being so far from the destination, with another switched on child, going to the helm, getting the engines moving, so you guys could keep moving. Like me, my wife was so very impressed as to the great team work demonstrated. Glad your hand is on the mend and healing well. So I guess, the great team work, had a big hand in that, no pun intended. Then later on, the children did their part again, to check under the hull and props for any damange(s). Mate, you and Dr Mum have done and still doing a fabulous job of instilling into your children, great values and understanding of all things for life, to be better people as they grow. PATS ON THE BACK of one and all. Take care and continue with the way you are doing things.

[@sailingwithsix]

Wow! Thank you so much for your thoughtful words of praise and encouragement… it goes a long way 😊

[@3rdGUMObro]

So beautiful how the kids jump in to help. What a family.

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you

[@paultams54]

Well Done Mum you did a Stirling job.

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you ☺️

[@davidrandall8386]

Hats off to you Dad. That was extreme. The rest of the family WOW! I reckon you all where so calm and deserve icecream. 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦

[@sailingwithsix]

Yum! Ice cream sounds great 👍

[@paulb9842]

wow that was intense. My kids had no problem watching... I did... Get well soon!

[@sailingwithsix]

Yeah a bit intense. Sorry. Thanks 😊

[@seawench555]

Hi Family, i just found ur channel am stoked theres another Aussie family out there doing it goota say, What amazing children and very talented wife u have, they all keep calm while doing what they had to do, wow young Bella is it? Straight to the helm, bloody awesome so proud, us Aussies are brave and built tough. Really great vlog. Totally enjoy the real content not just the paradise stuff. Thanks for sharing, I'm subscribed now. Fair winds, stay safe, love each other. 🇦🇺🌈🎣⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks for subscribing 😊

[@1hornet1]

That was gross but watching the epic reaction to your team taking care of you was worth it. I can only imagine how proud and thankful you are. Thanks for sharing this with all of us!

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks

[@peterward8349]

What a good mob of kids you are bringing up well done to the both of your those kids are the future leaders of Aus

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks Peter

[@joesaunders8524]

amazingly raw. Thank you. Super tough, but awesome team support. Glad you didnt damage yourself to bad.

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you

[@malgraham351]

Well done crew keept your calm and got it done Hats off to you all

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you

[@glwr7661]

Hey guys, had my share of treble hooks in myself( including in the back of my neck from a very large popper, complements of a mate. Snapped 80 lb braid off in process).best advice I can give is replace all trebles with single hooks, even just one single. Fish like mahi-mahi go berserk, and trebles are an accident waiting to happen. Good job by family👍

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks for the idea. Wow.. back of the neck gives me shivers 😬

[@TheAmber2222]

Your children are strong all natural leaders , and what a wonderful wife so courageous lucky man to have such a awesome family

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you so much for your kind words 😊

[@tjairicciardi9747]

AMAZING FAMILY !!!!!!

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks

[@richardscudds4753]

Well hello , I came across your video randomly . But at the end of the episode where those 2 youngens were closing the show , was bloody brilliant . Now to the part that had me glowing , me being an old fisho from way back when ,know what its like to have a hook in my fingers but you sir deserve a medal , not to mention your family , how they rallied around you , know what they had to do was inspiring, then theres your lady , how calm was she , what a champ , all in all , what a fantastic episode , I,ll be watching this site more often.

[@sailingwithsix]

So glad you enjoyed it and we look forward to having you follow along 😁

[@rickbrewer4959]

What a freakin tough dude you are - man epic :)

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks Rick

[@RebelRobin501]

Wow! That hurt to watch! So glad it wasn’t more serious.

[@sailingwithsix]

Yeah so are we!

[@8lack8ear]

What a team! you guys are awesome, God Bless!

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you

[@ciaranheaney1103]

After watching several several of your videos I was not surprised at all at the calm way that the hook incident was dealt with. That said, god damn it mum, you played a blinder!

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks 😊

[@thereturningboomerang]

14:00 the way you all kept your cool, worked together, and did a GREAT JOB totally under pressure!! Well done to the whole family!!! #Yeszz

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you so much 😊

[@fathogrestaurant3513]

happens to the best of us mate !

[@sailingwithsix]

Ah ha 😏

[@micheldesjardins2997]

I'm really happy your wife knew what to do it was awesome really hard to watch must have been in pain

[@sailingwithsix]

Yes it certainly was painful 😣

[@waynegiles880]

OUCH. well done dad they would have heard me cursing right before the crying. What a man and what a team. All had a job to do and it was done with precision. Love to all of you guys ❤️👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks for the love Wayne 😊

[@Moramora.]

toujours des gants pour la pèche en mer !! heureusement une famille super impliquée !!

[@sailingwithsix]

des gants c'est une bonne idée. merci pour vos mots réfléchis

[@sailingwithsix]

des gants c'est une bonne idée. merci pour vos mots réfléchis

[@robertembury6094]

Awesome ,no faint hearts in your family .I enjoy watching a great crew in action .

[@sailingwithsix]

Cheers Rob

[@jimmydaniel1127]

Dang u got a hell of a pain tolerance but dang that was intense

[@sailingwithsix]

Yep! Bit wild huh 😜

[@Nightfighter82]

Wow. Mom is amazing as always but Bella again proving she’s an awesome 1st Mate to the Captain. Pippin is the cutest Jr. Nurse w Dr. Mom :) The way all the kids rallied for that emergency is a testament to great parenting. Often in emergencies if the adults keep calm and under control the kids will mirror it. As a Security Manager for the last 10 years with a focus on Critical Incident Response I’m impressed. Its also amazing what you can find and learn on KZbin these days. Can’t wait for the next episode.

[@Nightfighter82]

Ohh also, training. Train the kiddos for emergencies ahead of time. Fire on board, abandon ship, medical emergencies, ship flooding. The more they train the more sense of calm they’ll have.

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks for the reminder… we did a bunch of training before we set sail 3 years ago but I think a refresher is a good idea. Especially since all the kids are older and more capable now.

[@BrianRhodes9763]

Another great video guys, cheers from Texas...

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks Brian

[@MadroneHumanRights]

You might have just collided with ocean trash, so much garbage in our oceans, I would of jumped out of bed too. That hook, ouch, I was cringing. Hello, look forward to more of your stories.. I quite enjoyed Acapulco, I tend to avoid high tourist areas, but it was actually fun there.

[@sailingwithsix]

Yes quite possibly ocean trash. 🤔

[@allisonhamilton1222]

Great job crew. Excellent way to stick together in a crunch. ❤️😊😊😊

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks

[@miguelvarela5417]

great team/family work.

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks

[@jamiestratton7925]

That hook looked gnarly, ouch. Good team work. Shows how important knowledge of first Aid and basic anatomy and physiology is when living of grid and remote. Can I suggest in future, lay down, raise feet, eliminate shock best as possible.

[@sailingwithsix]

Yes all extra knowledge helps. Thanks for the extra advice Jamie. 😊

[@fekkim1]

Epic episode!

[@sailingwithsix]

Cheers

[@fgansell]

Great video and I notice a distinct absence of devices in your videos, well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you. We do use devices but much less than most.

[@Maloy7800]

You do know you can lower your gopro into the water and get a good look, right? 🙂

[@kyladavenport2812]

Legend.

[@thefletchlife7837]

15 years game fishing here, push the hook all the way through, then cut the treble and pull through mate. cutting could do more damage. you had led it like a champ though👍🍻

[@sailingwithsix]

Cheers for the tip… let’s hope we don’t need to do it again.

[@thefletchlife7837]

@@sailingwithsix never say never! I hope you don't either mate. It hurts like hell (forgot to mention, if you haven't got them already, get a small set of bolt cutters for the hook shaft).

[@BohemianBeatster]

Always a joy to follow your adorable families sailing adventure. The fish hook in the hand was a bit of a drag but well taken care off. Being an old desk hand on fishing boats back in the day, I had to get several hooks out of fishermen's hands and even arms. Stay groovy and stay safe.

[@sailingwithsix]

Oh we needed your skills then! Thanks

[@1jeffcan]

Great work in a time of crisis. You were all Coll calm and collected, amazing. Glad it healed well

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you 😊

[@user-rs2ue3rs7y]

I have to commend your crew for how they reacted to your injury, I dont know if you practice, but they sprang into action to help you, and then get the boat on course. your closeness is a good sign for anything else that will happen to you guys, overall very well done. it reminded me of my run in with my machete last week, when I caught my left thumb and opened it up.

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you for your kind words. I hope the machete injury is healing well. 😊

[@dubuandmore7907]

OMG, we know how much that hurts. Our son had a hook in his finger and we had to poke it out the other side or he would have lost half of the fingertip. Get well soon and greetings from Mexico

[@sailingwithsix]

Thank you. I hope your son’s finger healed well.

[@grampsgramps4516]

Absolutely wonderfull loving family.

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks gramps 😁

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

Thank you for the alert. I skipped that part. I just knew this was going to happen before it did. I'm happy to learn you are going to be careful with hooks. 🎣

[@sailingwithsix]

I’m glad you took the warning. I hope you still enjoyed the rest of the episode 😊

[@nooneanybodyknows1321]

@@sailingwithsix Thank you, I did. I always enjoy your videos.

[@leecousins5440]

Well done guys and dad too!!

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks

[@agip1787]

Every angler's had this experience....i had its once .....its was painful....

[@sailingwithsix]

Yes a steep learning curve for sure!

[@dantheman9228]

Barbless hooks mate,better to lose a few than get one of those things stuck in you

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks for the hot tip! Time to upgrade the fishing kit!

[@TheWashingtonTranslator]

You were freaking me out LOL I love your videos and your adventures. Curious, do you carry antibiotics on board?

[@sailingwithsix]

Yes we have a stash of antibiotics.

[@barrycashman7001]

Just watched your video, with the hook in the hand ouch. A couple of things, do you have surgical glue( similar to super glue)in your first aid kit probably need a script for it, can be used as a alternative to sterile strip's. Have seen that before, although thru a finger, and the cut the barbed end off with a small pair of bolt cutters and pushed the straight bit thru. My toes were curled up all that time. Tough man the skipper .

[@sailingwithsix]

We have a little bit of glue but I was told it’s best used for clean strait cuts otherwise infection can get trapped underneath. We also learned after the fact that there are better ways to remove the hook… let’s hope we don’t have to do it again ☺️

[@barrycashman7001]

@@sailingwithsix correct with description of the cut, as when I cut myself with a box knife and went to the Emergency Department the doctor did exactly that, saying because it was not jagged he glued it, and said to be very careful not getting it wet, or immobilise it for a period of a couple of days. Perfect fix after two weeks. You can also purchase sterile butterfly strip's that are ok to use, similar to having it medically sutured.

[@calvingarrett3245]

Hello everybody glad to see you and is healing when I seen what was about to happen I was crying on the inside for you I felt your pain we were fishing out in the country years ago when I was about 12 at a river with some dried clams kids catfish at night and I had four hooks on my big fishing pole and the last hook on the line got me between the ear and my head and it stuck right in the skin I thought it would rip it through but it didn't but I cringed when I seen what happened to your hand I already know that feeling. Maybe out there on the water it might be better to have something with a clamp on it to grab a lure so that way you don't have to get it backlashing into your skin and hook you that was a solid grab on that hook. But thank God you're okay your family is wonderful to jump in there really fast and handle business proud of them. Anyway enjoyed the video overall except for that one little incident thank God it wasn't anything more serious but when you get some place I would have it checked out just to make sure there's no kind of infection. Anyway God bless all of you stay safe and healthy watching from Roseville California USA

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks Calvin, it’s unfortunate that you already know how it feels. The hand is all good now. No infection 👍

[@calvingarrett3245]

@@sailingwithsix that's good to know glad you healed up.

[@meriiii2]

⭐⭐⭐

[@sailingwithsix]

🌟

[@mspeir]

Does Archie ever NOT smile? 🤔🤣

[@Maloy7800]

BUY FISHING GLOVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sailingwithsix]

Touché!

[@frankabbey62]

Idiots removing hook. I have been there. the best idea is to cut the barb off by the center of the treble hook, then take a needles nose pliers and push it forward out of the skin. Pulling out backwards tears meat = pain!!!

[@sailingwithsix]

Thanks for the tip… let’s hope we won’t need to do it again.

[@bennysh]

Just imagine what that feels like for the fish 😐

[@sailingwithsix]

😣