The Crew Gets Real On Ashton Pienaar's Fall Overboard | Below Deck After Show Part 2 (S6 Ep11)

Captain Lee and the Below Deck crew get emotional reflecting on Ashton Pienaar's accident.
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[@lukeimpey1209]

Well done to that cameraman. They understood how serious and prioritised the life of Ashton over getting footage.

[@phaedramcmillian2389]

You can see how traumatic this still is for Capt Lee. I can feel every bit of his emotion. As strict as he is on his crew, you can tell how much he cares for them. Hopefully, there was some counseling afterwards.

[@vanessastegall]

Phaedra McMillian, he’s like a dad to the crew.

[@kat.t6394]

Captain Lee had a son die also

[@SkarKingg]

I'd like to take a charter on your yacht. What's the name of your yacht Captain Obvious ?

[@SkarKingg]

@@kat.t6394 yeah he did, it's extremely sad when any parent loses a child and I feel bad for Cap and any parent that does. Do you know how Captain Lee's son died?

[@SkarKingg]

Don't get me wrong because I fully understand the severity of the incident with Ashton but why would they need counseling for the incident? Nobody died....how about instead of counseling maybe better training would be better so that won't happen to anyone else? This younger generation is wild, always wanting or requesting counseling for minor stuff...There're legit reasons for counseling but not everything requires counseling

[@dw-oc7uj]

thank goodness for the camera man Bret who untangled the line

[@sharonsong332]

that Bret!!! BRET is all. Enough said.

[@keeperzero]

It should have been Riley to have untangled the cord that's her job as a deckhand but she's too stupid and ignorant know that that's her job and she's responsible for doing it she took no action on that and left it up to the camera man and she was prompted to say Man Overboard by The Voice probably be the cameraman telling her to say Man Overboard cheese a complete moron

[@jlishappy8811]

@@efcpl that rope pulls HUNDREDS OF TONS!! It doesn't break or even stretch. You can't just cut it.

[@DLRudder]

He also said, Man Overboard.

[@fab-vx7fr]

@@DLRudder first one i heard say it actually, the woman deckhand, which i don't remember her name, utterly fail to properly sound the alarm

[@kemclau91]

Knowing now that capt. Lee has lost his son after this, hearing him talk about not being able to imagine making that call home to Ashton’s parents, had he passed- just heartbreaking

[@KerryERRN]

I think his son had died just a month before

[@jakemimi2012]

he lost his son???

[@kemclau91]

@@jakemimi2012 yes. Captain lees son passed from a drug overdose, years earlier. So he was empathetic to just the thought of having to make a call to his parents that their son had passed. Thankfully, the scary situation didn’t end so horrifically.

[@jessicaromanosky9780]

As a sailor myself this is the biggest fear we have work the lines. It is an absolute scary thing to be faces with anything close to this. Those lines are so powerful. Thank God everything turned out ok.

[@bernicesmith517]

Thank you Jesus!❤

[@JadedGemy]

Captain Lee is so sweet, I just want to hug him. His fear and concern is so real. His worst nightmare is making that call to someone's parents.

[@unapologetic3674]

Aaawwwww Captain Lee.....i see you....hard as nails with a heart of gold!! Much love Captain❤❤❤

[@SkarKingg]

He's a teddy bear at heart

[@babybluecheeks]

It's crazy when captain Lee explains about the rope, gosh Ashton was so very very lucky

[@DLRudder]

If he had been smart, he wouldn’t have needed to be lucky. 🍀 glad Bret was there!

[@JeanetteMarie0618]

My heart goes out to Cpt. Lee & the entire crew. This was an emotional episode for everyone. A lesson to be learned for everyone watching. Greatful to see Ross is ok.. Many Blessings to all..

[@SkarKingg]

I only get emotional when it deals with children, this episode and the incident even me knowing the severity of the incident. I didn't find it emotional because nobody got hurt or died.

[@robinarquette3242]

Ross is taking it harder than Ashton they are true friends

[@kathleendaubel3765]

Every time i watch the clip of Ashton being pulled off boat and he screams, i cry. His scream haunts me. So happy all ended well.

[@SkarKingg]

Hopefully this doesn't come off as me being mean and I hope it doesn't make you cry but if you cry on the part of the clip where Ashton screams, your either his ex, family member or your a crybaby.

[@Jennuzka]

@@SkarKingg how could this come off as anything else than mean?

[@TheLarson25]

Ashton said it best, things happen for a reason and he will go on to save others from the same mistake... captain Lee is an amazing soul

[@kathrynlong5653]

Good Job BRENT. YOU’RE A HERO.

[@googleuser3665]

ikr! Ashton really does owes him his life and more! I would've gave my tip money to Brent for his quick thinking and reaction that helped saved a life...

[@kathrynlong5653]

Rhylee should be thanking Brent too!

[@jmeA86]

I hope this world breeds more men like Captain Lee. And those men teach their sons and so on. I'd have more faith in humanity for sure

[@SkarKingg]

Your comment is so true and right

[@MeAndMyAngelWings]

I wish they were able to interview cameraman Brett‘s and get his perspective and thank him for his fast, thinking of and for saving Ashton‘s life

[@Ashbash-kf5xd]

I feel like I grieved a little bit with him when he lost his son. The way he talks about Ashton alone, you knew how severe it was gonna be when he actually did have a child die. God bless him.

[@salinasn3]

So emotional. I cannot imagine having to call the parents and saying “your child is dead.... cuz of me”. I’m glad that wasn’t the case.

[@dyejessica35]

I had similar experience with prop of a boat, i saved a child's legs pushed him into the boat! I could've been dead the rope sucked me in! But here I am grateful with scars. THANK GOD Ashton was safe, xo

[@unapologetic3674]

Glad you made it 👌, God bless u for saving that child🙏

[@kuuipobaby1]

I’m glad you are ok, it must have been so frightening !!

[@googleuser3665]

Aw...Capt. Lee's reaction says it all...poor guy. He's just a big softy inside and very proud strong man on the outside. So glad the incident was not as bad as it could've gotten bc i think Capt. Lee might just leave his job and the show in all together... :/

[@sarapesola7531]

The severity of the situation....you can read it in Capt. Lee.

[@thefallspark3724]

I am so glad Ashton is okay..... I Can NOT get over the guests saying “chicken is for poor people” Really?!?!

[@chistied5411]

I feel bad that they have to answer questions about the accident because you can still see the raw emotions in everyone's face when talking about it. I hate to belabor this point but I was not impressed with Rhylee when Ashton had his accident.

[@HH-gv8mx]

Rhylee was calm cool and collected, very professional.

[@sunshinegirl6854]

what was riley doing other than saying man overboard once ?@@HH-gv8mx

[@SkarKingg]

I understand the severity of the incident but why are they all so emotional when Ashton didn't get hurt or die?

[@rumbidabomb]

@@SkarKingg Being a part of a near death experience when you havent been a part of one, especially when it is someone that you are close, with the situation unravelling so fast can be super traumatic for everyone

[@melissatuler4129]

@@HH-gv8mx rhylee said it way to softly then turned her back to him. Amateur hour on her part. I find it very hard to believe she is a boat captain in Alaska.she should have been on that line ASAP undoing it. She dropped the ball big time

[@celestialfortuna37]

Goodness. unbelievable. what a grace that there was a miracle. so traumatic but so blessed also. thank you Bravo for these series. you could see how difficult for the other chap next to him. goodness!

[@kathrynlong5653]

Truly a miracle! Ashton has a purpose! Maybe BOAT SAFETY? Everyone was incredible! Just heard captain lee did take the boat out of gear when he heard MAN OVERBOARD. THE CAMERAMAN was the hero. I’d like to know him.

[@SkarKingg]

His purpose is he's the Magic Mike of the down under, you'd love watching him dance for chip and dale. Ashton is one of my favorite characters from Below Deck the only thing about him is he needs to work on his emotions because in the season after this one his emotional demons came to light and he can go from a gentle giant to an atomic bomb at a drop of a dime

[@cjsnowdon]

Captain Lee, you saved a life that day! You’re a great captain, and a great man I know a scare can make you focus on the what ifs. But I hope you can bring a new part to that thought, your actions, saved a life

[@teeniebeenie8774]

GOD BLESS U ASTON!!! U HAVE GUARDIAN ANGELS WHO LOVE U !!

[@julesmpc1314]

Always learn so much with these captains

[@BigShrimpin416]

I can’t even imagine the panic he felt. I’m getting anxiety just thinking about it. I can’t even fathom it. You can see how it truly affected everyone

[@earlenepeterson8065]

Capt. Lee is one for the books. WOW!

[@kimberlym-w9926]

It is amazing he is alive and the ear piece was water proof too!!

[@gtaasmronline4926]

Such a crazy episode!

[@graciehoward3945]

Shout out to that camera man too, also captain Lee is my favorite captain by far.

[@rebeccakennedy5205]

Captain Lee is a good guy. Much respect.

[@LVAngelradio]

I'm going to be honest I don't like Riley. But what people aren't realizing it's fight, flight, or freeze. She was likely in shock and Frozen. As somebody who's been through shock multiple times I know my body tends to freeze. It's a natural survival Instinct. As much as I dislike Riley I truly believe that's what happened. I also imagined there would be a lot of Shame associated with that. It's not uncommon for survivors of trauma to feel shame for having Frozen.

[@jettigger8385]

Captain lee I love you even more

[@dw-oc7uj]

glad Ashton's alright

[@mandy7131]

They need to bring this show back .n with all these guys .

[@johnpinegar8027]

Ashton is so great. So inspiring.

[@mandy7131]

Yah man I feel for this captain That is a hard job man to have .

[@youretired4502]

Everyone is sitting here talking about Riley’s mistakes, which are facts but fail to mention that Ashton made stupid mistakes that caused this whole scenario to happen in the first place. So it’s odd the vitriol is only directed at her.

[@bigums21]

Youre Tired thank you! They are making it sound as if she put his foot in the line and get did jump into action by trying to catch him and then calling “man overboard”

[@dbax3500]

You know what, you’re right. Perspective is a beautiful thing that’s a very good point. But still, that she didn’t unwrap the line or cut it is suspect- maybe the camera man just got there first. She of course didn’t have bad intentions. But when an accident happens you can’t be lacking

[@juliamaurer1323]

Youre Tired And

[@sunshinegirl6854]

if riley didnt call man over board then captian would have not stopped the boat. and she tried to hold onto him but couldn't.

[@kleethepimp]

Completely agree. I think the cameraman just got there first. She did make the call and she did try to catch him.

[@shena1256]

I almost had a close friend drown as I was trying to safe them. It's traumatizing as hell. It makes your relationship very different because now you feel extra close to that person because you have been through something so scary and you could have Lost them. It changes you.

[@thecaptainbenjaminhey]

Wow 😮

[@LeighArredondo]

It was awful to watch the episode, and so thankful for the outcome. I once had a situation related to being held under water by a ferocious rapid (rapid 1, the Boiling Pot) on the Zambezi River. After panic, with no air in my lungs, it was followed by acceptance of the end of life, and a surreal peace...but when eventually I got kicked out of the current, and could start seeing the daylight above the water, that's when panic happened again because I realized I might be able to live, and desperately swam for the surface before I would inhale the water...but above all, I remember accepting the end, and the overwhelming sense of peace that came with it...

[@fakiola9184]

Great attitude Ashton never allow things like that to control your life and be ruled be the fear of what if's what's done is done. There should of been better radio communication but those on the swim platform were consumed with trying to help Riley in that instance should of been commended for remaining calm & not screaming endlessly into the radio. The way Kate was walking so calmly to fetch the life ring was confusing to me she wasn't treating it as an emergency!

[@dbax3500]

ζαρα Ιωάννα like Ross said they heard man overboard and just thought someone fell off the boat didn’t immediately know Ashton was caught in the line

[@sunshinegirl6854]

she thought it was just fell into water and just treading water safely not expecting the rope pulling him.

[@anamelo9077]

Ashton graças a Deus por vc estar bem. Assisto o programa e vi acidente tomei grande susto!! Vc é mto espacial para Deus. Abraço Brasil.

[@kelabell6505]

I am glad he was okay full respect to Captain Lee

[@CaptainDavidMeyer]

As a professional yacht captain I can totally feel for Capt Lee’s emotion. We work hard to take great care of our guests, but the risk the crew is constant. You always try to minimize every possible scenario, and losing a crew member would be tough…life changing. These people trust us with their lives…

[@JadedGemy]

Rhylee brags about being a captain every other sentence and yet she was completely useless in this situation. Thank God that camera man was there.

[@larrysmith7348]

Agreed Ryle is an idiot

[@blackgirlmagicbgm2439]

Sooo how would her being a capt would have helped in any way?

[@Bhub746]

Black Girl Magic BGM the point being a captain would know better than a camera man on how to get the rope off the cleat so his leg wasn’t cut clean off

[@larrysmith7348]

@@blackgirlmagicbgm2439 not to mention riley's response to the incident was ludicrous she waited a couple of seconds before muttering " man over board" into her microphone and said it so none chalant to not illicit a proper response. Like Lee said u say man over board at least three times not whisper it into a microphone it was almost like she wanted him to die and he probably would of died had the camera man not been there.

[@blackgirlmagicbgm2439]

@@Bhub746 ALL the staff that's aboard that yacht have boating skills? Including cameraman, producers, mic guy, cue card carrier. Quite sure it's an requirement for emergencies like these.

[@jimvance5874]

God Bless all of those men!

[@LynnEpicklo]

I’m so glad that the three things that needed to happen to save Ashton’s life did happen.

[@jayjay85928]

Oh how I love Captain Lee!!! He can be tough as nails like any Military Veteran and obviously he has a lot on his shoulders with his job but he does truly care about his crew, if anything more serious would have happened Captain would be scared for life and be done with If forever.

[@sharonelster3267]

Ashton is such a sweetheart. Captain Lee, thank you for saving Ashton's life! You are both heroes!!

[@montanaphillips9569]

You can see Ashton take a deep breath before he’s pulled into the water

[@Fotosynthesis858]

Ross was always one of my favorite deckhands. He’s the kind of guy I’d want on my team

[@NikkiHendersonchildofGod]

It bothers me that captain Lee has said several times that this is his fault. I get that a captain is responsible for what happens on the ship, but even Ashton says it was his fault and he put himself in that position

[@cheeke11967]

Love this bromance between these two kids! Great job, Camera man! On a side note....Those snooty guests who wouldn't eat the chicken obviously didn't educate themselves about LOBSTER and BACON...Those foods were fed to prisoners because they were bottom feeders and stomachs were considered trash. Morons.

[@oscarflores8578]

cheeke11967 ya, I don't eat bottom feeders either.. gross! I'd eat that chicken meal all day that they rudely threw out!

[@prettypleasewithsugarontop4858]

100

[@hobocyclist]

I can't wait for "Captain Lee - The young years"

[@tineke4134]

I work on a sailboat and I hear terrifying stories from the captains about deckhands getting their legs caught in lines. It’s probably the scariest part of sailing

[@NhuQuynh-nv7fp]

Notice why rhiley was not interviewed for these reaction episodes ? She’s probably embarrassed 😞

[@lauralynn3450]

@Nhu Quynh...As she should be.

[@thomascampr]

Embarrassed for what? She made no mistake and was calm

[@sunshinegirl6854]

she almost got pulled in too and tried to pull him up but the force of the rope was too strong. and she called man over board. if captain did not hear man over board then he would have kept driving the boat.

[@sunshinegirl6854]

she saved his life too. captian said it. if she didn't say man overboard....then he would of continued being pulled unless the rope completely detaches from boat.

[@sunshinegirl6854]

and same with the captian.

[@41devid69]

I am almost afraid to watch this one, I haven't seen it yet but I'm afraid to watch it

[@ladolcevita312]

I still can’t watch it without crying 😢

[@schoolgurl21]

I love captain lee.

[@zutah011]

Smh...one of the worst feelings in the world. This made me tear I had no idea this happened God bless Ashton the crew the camera crew and Captain Lee everyone is ok This is definitely one for training and still it breaks my heart just thinking about it.

[@charlesw9875]

Rhylee drives me nuts, but that day she saved Ashton's life for sure.

[@kaitywarner9083]

Why didn’t rylee undo the line? She did the bare minimum. She didn’t even tell the captain his leg was tangled

[@ania2967]

En los episodios doblados al español no se escucha el grito d Ashton y ahora al ver este vídeo me conmoionó esccharlo. Afortunadamente el camarógrafo fue inteligente y rápido

[@mandy7131]

It's crazy N yes I'm here from FB reels Love this show Not the new one

[@pamelalaub6204]

Ashton caused his own incident and knew better than to put himself in that position but everyone makes mistakes. Rhylee messed up and it could have caused Ashton his life but I think she was trying to not alarm the guests. Bret had the strength to do what Rhyllee couldn't.

[@Joactah77]

Well that's what was confusing to me. Shouldn't Rhylee known enough to get some slack in the rope? Why did the cameraman need to get involved?!

[@hannahgibson8837]

@@Joactah77 She was focused on making the man overboard call and at first tried to grab him before he fell in. I guess she maybe knew enough to know the order of things where as Brent knew enough that he could untie the line and that was what needed to happen then and there.

[@gwpainter4606]

Is it the camera man that says "man overboard" first? You can hear someone say it BEFORE Rhylee says it into her walkie. Also, what is the white rope Ashton is holding onto? That's actually what pulls him in, even though the black rope is around his leg.

[@susgra21]

GW Painter IDK why Ashton didn't drop that white (tender) line, but he was just doing his job hanging onto the boat, he didn't know he was going in at that moment. I thought the male voice from off camera was the new deck hand, but now that you mention maybe it was the cameraman. That was seconds from becoming a fatal accident, if not for him. Source: many years boating (cruising and racing)

[@sunshinegirl6854]

captain said he heard softly man over board then silence .@@susgra21

[@cpcassone]

Look at my other comment. It has more detail but the black rope is tied from stern clear to stern cleat. It is called a bridle. The white rope is the actual tow line that the tender is being pulled from behind the boat. The white tow line is meant to be connected to the black section of rope (the bridle) so that as the boat moves around, changes course, and goes through waves etc. the tow line is able to slide across the bridle so that the tender is always being pulled centered behind the boat. Bridles allow the tow line to always be centered behind the vessel pulling whatever is being towed. You are correct, all he had to do was make sure his feet were clear of any lines and drop the tow line and step out of the way. The way he went about setting up that bridle and trying to prevent the tow line from becoming taught too violently as the boat started moving forward was way wrong. The captain should have gently nudged the boat forward in small increments to gently pull all of the slack in the tow line out instead of just putting the boat in gear and moving forward and Ashton trying to manage the tension in the line by hand to mitigate the sudden shock or the tow line becoming taught. You never ever want any lines or ropes around your feet at any time.

[@marykatezelazo8287]

@gwpainter4606 I think you are right, at 0:18 seconds you hear a male voice saying "man over board" and at 0:19 seconds Rhylee says "man over board".

[@mvegagagama9913]

el gran Capital Lee muy conmovido

[@pambowick3910]

Thank you Lord!

[@ginatrusow316]

I am so proud of the whole crew, they saved this young man's life, th as no God

[@janetdowdall8372]

South African logic and honesty. Strong man

[@sunshinegirl6854]

RILEY SAVED HIS LIFE TOO! If she did not call overboard, then the captian would have continued driving the boat. and she tried to pull him back but couldnt as force is too strong. and she almost fell in too.

[@edith2535]

Ashton was at high school with my children Beanie and Christine. I am so pleased you are OK Ashton

[@TomJoeSHOW]

Towing larger tenders is becoming a much more common thing in yachting. It has to be done safely, there should NEVER be a situation where you have a person on the swim platform and engines engaged.

[@sandystamps8077]

God has a plan for you! He is GREAT!

[@WarThunder-zt4xw]

Riley should have yelled Man Over Board...Aft! Then taken turns off those stern bits. Thats the problem with minimum training and overconfident hands.

[@Car-bt6tk]

Well ...exhale ....I like your boots captain! 🤗

[@lucybluitt655]

Which crew member is Bosun Jiao from Zimbabwe?

[@fyourfeelings6830]

Never watched the show and just saw this clip. I started crying. I would totally be that camera man. Never would have given a sec thought

[@SkarKingg]

Another crybaby, my 3 year old niece is a crybaby as well she cries over everything. I was at my other niece's birthday party and my 3 year old niece cried 20 times over nothing, I even held her, patted her back for five minutes and was talking to her, asking her questions about her toys and her drawings ect and she carried on crying over nothing.

[@bevanpope7924]

… Ashton being as hard core as he is, (a true Saffrican) just tried to use his muscles which he is seriously proud of, to try and hold the tender- and then got pulled off the boat. What happens under water is what could have been treacherous . Bravo Bro. No quaams. Wasn’t wrapped yet- but could have been- did the right thing and jumped to avoid rope tension… Legend!

[@charminjarmin1234]

Kiwis and Saffas best of mates always

[@omadjourney]

I can't believe how in interviews he refused to thank Reilly ..... weird.

[@judycollins6409]

Look at the video.. the white line HE WAS HOLDING pulled him over... the could have let go.. but he was trying to be strong.. His foot was the LAST thiñg over with the BLACK line.. HIS FOOT DID NOT PULL HIM over.

[@myfathersdaughter6983]

Reily FROZE!

[@bradputney1373]

Human safety at risk and she doesn't care.

[@amyrivers4093]

As you can see I have issues with being concise sorry. This was one of the most devastating things to happen on any season of this show. The one thing Ashton said touched home with me simply because I can relate. He said that it happened for a reason and if it helps others then that is the reason. I've been sick since I was a little girl and eleven years ago when I was 32 my specialists gave me two years at the most to live which was fair since I've been resuscitated too many times to count. Whenever someone asks me if I could live life without my illnesses and deadly complications would I? I have always said no because it made me a strong person mentally even though physically I was never strong. The fact that I've lived well past my supposed end date I've been able to help other patients I'm in hospital with, I've lectured student doctors on my dysfunctional body and reminded them that patients are not just another number that whatever treatment and medical procedures they want me to do affects every area of my life. I've been a mentor to patients who are not coping with their medical reality and just around the corner from my home is my local hospice where my palliative team are and I go there as a volunteer so that when either a patient or a family member needs someone to talk to who understands and listens to them. I found it hard to find a new purpose because I had to give up teaching and I was a solo foster Mum specialising in severely abused children who had extreme behaviours. The children that get left behind because they are put into the too hard box. It really hit home last year when my Mum who is my best friend passed away Boxing Day 2020. I know the reason why I'm here right now, my Dad needs me emotionally and also to cook his meals and other tasks. So between coping with my lack of health and the repercussions of having to cope with less resting I'm struggling to mourn my Mum but I know that I need to be strong for both my Dad and I. So Ashton you were saved because just like you said you have a reason. It might take years or you may never realise why you were saved but you have already touched many people. I admire you for talking about it because a personal story from someone is much more powerful than other people who repeat it and soon you realise that because of people telling someone elses story can be totally wrong by the time ten people have listened and retold it slightly wrong. We call it a Chinese whisper here. Now the bosun or captain can say to the crew to watch out for the lines because this happened to someone, play the event happening and these after interviews and they will take note of it. Seeing it will have an impact and that it's not just a myth or urban legend. I wish you all the best in whatever your future holds. The day this happened you became a strong, brave man. Xx

[@bubediscuss]

I'm surprised all crew doesn't carry a knife or leatherman on them for this exact reason if nothing else

[@MasteroftheUnicorns]

A knife wouldn't help with that rope.

[@kathrynlong5653]

Rhylee almost got caught as well..........watch the video. And, why didn’t captain lee stop the boat? Why were safety policies not reviewed as part of every charter?

[@sunshinegirl6854]

they knew it was a safety concern. that is what happens when staff are overworked and judgement is impaired.

[@kuuipobaby1]

Captain Lee immediately took the boat out of gear as soon as he heard the man overboard, the boat weighs over 100 tons, it just doesn’t stop on a dime, it takes a while

[@kathrynlong5653]

Read the rest of my posts.

[@kathrynlong5653]

Sunshine Girl. Tired? You’re crazy! Are you making excuses for what happened? This clearly was an emergency situation. Why was the crew not trained. Remember when “new guy” arrived on board? NO DISCUSSION OR RHETORIC from captain lee regarding his experience or training. Just a handshake. Speaks volumes in regards to the lack of certifications and/or safety training as a requirement for deck hands. I’d like to hear from Rhylee and Ashton. Maybe she should not have been on the swim deck at all. Was she in Ashton’s way? Watch the video. There are things we don’t know. Let’s hear from the cameraman, Rhylee, Ross and Ashton. But to say they were tired? You’re dead wrong. That’s why Adrenalin kicks in. To overcome being tired in stressful situations.

[@ritadecassiademedeirosprat6493]

Depois dó Capitão Lee e dá Kete eu adorei estes dois aqui em casa todos choramos e ficamos muito emocionados quando ele quis dar ó dinheiro .com os parceiros e quando eles dois se abraçavam estes dois eu queria ver nó barco de novo parabéns para os dois e saibam quê aqui nó Brasil vcs têm muitas fãs espero que o criador pesse mais novos episódios parabem vc criou uma este reelitechou foi um gênio parabéns👍👍👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯eu prefiro ver ó seu do que ó daqui dó brasil mais eu te improro deixe estes dois competente e é Claro ó Capitão Lee e a Kete 👌👌👌👍👍✌✌👏👏👏♥♥♥♥♥♥♥💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@felixstangeland4679]

at that point forget the goddam radios, your mate's drownin out there

[@sickwitit1835]

Can someone explain what exactly would've happened? That tow line, where does it go? Was it wrapped in the propeller? Was he going down with the anchor? I'm curious!

[@sunshinegirl6854]

he was standing on rope that usually pulls boats and stuff. and the rope moved in wrapped around his ankle pulling him in. riley tired to help by holding onto him but the water force was too strong. as the boat pulled him the rope strengthened almost cutting off his foot being dragged in water. then riley called man overboard. captian heard stopping the boat. and the camera man dropped the camera and untied/loosened the rope line to losen the tie from foot preventing it from being cut off. despite the captain shutting the boat...the boat would have still continued moving with force of the waves continue pulling his foot with tension.

[@sunshinegirl6854]

his foot could have gotten cut off by the tension of the rope and bleed to death.

[@sunshinegirl6854]

if they also did not add extra feet to the boat when reconstructing it. then he would have been sucked in by the original size of the boat as the propellor would have been closer I think. of what the cheif stew said

[@sickwitit1835]

@@sunshinegirl6854 thanks!

[@trellgold6998]

Bro captain lee really said PERIODT! 😂

[@briannaevans7996]

Rylee has been screaming all season and decides that this is the one time to mumble "MOB" once. She needed to express the urgency of this situation. She claims to be a captain and did NOTHING to help. A camera man did more than a captain.

[@bamamubs4723]

Ashton, you are indeed a brave man. Ross, you are indeed a brave man. Captain Lee is a hero. Blessings to you!

[@googleuser3665]

Um...dude! Brent (the camera guy) is the REAL hero for doing what he did instead of continuing to filmed the accident. If Brent hadn't quickly untied the lines Ashton's foot would've been cut off and bleed out in minutes!

[@ADHDTeenager]

I can understand how the caption gets emotional I don’t go on boats I would love to but just think if the camera man wasn’t there to free the line like the captain said he would have to make a phone call or visit to his mother

[@LR2894h]

Rewatching the TV show and this YT video. Sounds like Ross said to slacken up the rope and cameraman Brent did the slackening.

[@kathrynlong5653]

Never mind Rhylee’s insubordination for weeks. SHE’s DANGEROUS! FIRE HER ALREADY. THE NEXT DAY SHE WAS ON THE PLATFORM AND IGNORING ROSS telling her to get off the platform and away from the lines. WTF? ‘

[@googleuser3665]

I totally agree! Rhylee's a moron and can't learn how to take "orders" from anyone! She's a hothead and not a good team player. They should've fired her and kept Chandler but demote him to 2nd deck hand and Ross stays as Bosen.

[@kathrynlong5653]

Google User glad someone see what i see. FIRE HER PLEASE BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE GETS HURT.

[@myfathersdaughter6983]

Why did Reily know what to do? SHE IS A CAPTAIN OF A SHIP! LOOSER

[@bradputney1373]

She belongs on dry land forever. Keep her off all boats.

[@illmatic1026]

Yikes 😱

[@coachjm310]

Since when do you tow a 30 foot single hull that weighs 7 tons with no one in it on a 50 line behind a 125 ft yacht ??? It seems ludicrous every time they do it

[@ArtVanAuggie]

I know the yacht world is different than a real navy, but as an ex-racing owner, the operations depicted in these shows reek of studio production, the hell with reality. First of all, where the hell is the first officer, your damned boat is 195 feet long, you are required to have a 1st and an engineer. Second, your MOB protocols suck. You obviously don't practice. Proper radio procedure is MOB MOB MOB, TANGLED TANGLED TANGLED, 180 Relative and distance. Third, any and every Boatswain carries a sheath knife, on smaller boats and racing boats, EVERYONE carries a knife and there should ALWAYS be an AX handy. I know Below Deck is about the drama, but you shouldn't let operations slip this far. Your boats are f---ing dangerous.