The REALITY Of Fixing A REEF DAMAGED SAILBOAT | Can We Save Her?

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

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[@consigno10]

Your patreon link looks to be missing a n. So glad to have found you all. I watch a bunch of the big channels and you all are great!

[@esmith1771]

Your Patreon link is missing the "n" in sailing. Link not working - only error message.

[@TotalBoat]

We are so happy to see our products played a small part in helping get your home back on the water! Y'all crushed the repair, great job 🙌🙌

[@realbudgiesmugglertwohatsb2611]

You people at total boat rock hard you actually understand when boat yacht owners put their lives on the line they like you feel better in the knowledge the below water coatings are premium and tough as the waves they will be punching through..... Its people like you in the industry who make people's dreams a reality and actually care like you did for these two sailors that sailing safely and successfully is all part of the total boat philosophy All good energy to you guys ❤

[@cascadesouthernmodeltrains7547]

You didn’t just fix your boat, you fixed your home, and your dreams. Great job guys

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@jimp7275]

So very impressed by the sailing community working to get you back on the water.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yep another shining example of boaters helping boaters

[@1kfarrel]

What you've shared with the sailing community is crucially important information. People will be able to make more informed decisions when they see this series. Thank you so much!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Hopefully!

[@terrystrife4198]

You guys were very lucky that the damage wasn't any worse than it was. I bet every time you see a reef you are on edge. I really like the content that you guys put on KZbin. It is definitely a learning adventure with you both

[@xbioman7882]

My inlaws went through something similar. Put the boat on the beach, got it pulled off, fixed the cracks, then sailed it down to Costa Rica. The boat ended up on the beach AGAIN! This time it sank. But they refused to let it go. They refloated it, spent a little over a year completely rebuilding the entire interior, then sailed it back up to the USA. Never give you your dream!

[@earlhunt2815]

Bill, hats off to you! I've been following you and your wife for a few years. You're a team player and always demonstrated by giving spirit.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yep, Bill, Peter and Derik were a great help!

[@svdesertdepartedjoe9621]

Exactly it’s an experience and that’s why we sail It’s not just for the good times but making it through the tough times to enjoy more good times

[@jlmbradshaw3619]

What an emotional rollercoaster the last month has been! The cruising community surely came through when the tough times seemed so overwhelming! Bravo to your sailing brothers and sisters. Now on to New Adventures!!!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yes they did!

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Just love the friendship and the support - so so so special for us the viewers to see. What a journey and you guys are still standing, thriving, well freaken done guys, well done!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yep we've gotten pretty tight with our pac crossing crew!

[@Jcozz]

I apologize that it took the reef encounter for me to find your channel. That said,now that I’m here,I’m here to stay. You guys are truly inspirational and it will be a pleasure to follow along.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Welcome!!

[@SailingZigZag1]

We had a similar experience on our boat hitting a rock in Maine. We shredded the bottom of our rudder. Same process fixing it, we learned by doing the repair ourselves. Came out great. Just like yours. Bravo!

[@michaelupton9009]

I'm blown away by the hard work y'all put in a few days, she looks great

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Expensive boat yards are strong motivators haha. Thank you!

[@MK-ow7zq]

I am so happy for you. What a monumental task. You showed incredible strength and resiliency to get through this extremely difficult event.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@knotnauti]

what a wholesome part of the story. Community really is key, even out on the water! Seeing the fleet come in to help when you were on the hard would have saved you so much time, but also created a sense of experience in the fix, which in turn leads to a renewed confidence in your boat. So swesome!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Exactly :)

[@pkane5472]

You had me in tears at the end with that beautiful REPAIRED boat!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Emotional closure from the whole ordeal :)

[@JohnR-NZ]

Well guys what an amazing effort you and your friends in the sailing community put in to get Kiana back to being a totally reliable yacht again and of course your home. I don't generally like using the word luck when talking about boats that have been aground but in your situation I really do feel that luck did play a major part in getting Kiana seaworthy again, when I saw the damage after lift out I totally agree with Alies comments that she was amazed you managed to get to Tahiti. Looking forward to seeing you guys back in the water and carrying on with your adventures ❤👍👍👍🇳🇿

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks John!

[@md1967gb]

So happy for you guys - and yeh - so good to have such good friends to help you out

[@TomCrasemann]

Old Vienna carling O'Keefe beer T shirt Ben is wearing...brings back memories of beer in stubbies !

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Ha this is an alternative jersey for a beer league baseball team Ben used to play on called the Goodrats

[@TomGillis-wx1wr]

You bought a good boat, worked hard on it to go sailing! Then parked on rocks and had to go thru tremendous anxiety but stayed the course and got it fixed better than it was and now it is time to enjoy! Good job both of you

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you :)

[@mpetrino7330]

Ben, Allie hi from Calgary. Extatically happy for you and Kiana she looks better than ever, what a great outcome. So many great people gave of themselves to reach this point. Very proud of you for recognizing and giving back to those who can use it most the first responders. Sail on Kiana.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you! I've always found it intersting how many sailing enthusiasts there are in Calgary! Cheers :)

[@KenDussome]

Looks absolutely fantastic you two ❤ im really proud of you guys and i hope you never have to go through that again . Karen and i love you both ❤❤❤❤

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks Ken!

[@peterj.teminski6899]

You are Rock Stars...Well done.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@requinsrequins7953]

By Effort We Achieve ❤. Every person who appeared in your story since the grounding has been inspirational 😊 love it ❤

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you so much 😀

[@kellycarter5670]

Well done to you both. My heart truly goes out to you. You took a 💔 of a situation and turned it into a heartwarming outcome. With the help of a small island community and the help of the sailing fraternity, you have not only saved your precious boat but also your sanity and the will to continue on your journey. So congratulations 🎊 and good luck with your future endeavours 😊.

[@esmith1771]

Such a great video. Love the sound of the scissors cutting through the roving! Thank goodness for friends. The sailing community is one giant family!!

[@clydebaker1857]

You'll are awesome and amazing people. Love watching Allie go from high to lows and back again. Man what a hell of a GAL ❤ Great Job.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

The high highs and low lows! Cheers Clyde!

[@Eddiemac8343]

Congratulations guys 👍you must be so relieved and now you will feel safe again🤸‍♀️

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Such a relief!! Thanks :)

[@stevegolden3763]

Best Video! So glad you guys were able to marshal the fleet to help with knowledge and manual work! love it!

[@stephenmacleod8524]

Great episode guys! A real LIFE experience that you will remember and be proud of forever.

[@AlfieD89]

So so happy for you guys !!!!!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks!

[@kindsailing]

Great video! But, don't pay attention to anyone who says you don't want a cored hull. I would only have a cruising boat with a cored hull. In fact, your core played a role in your boat not sinking. Really. We're so happy for you and your beautiful boat. Namaste. 🙏

[@jonathanscott550]

Boat looks fantastic GREAT!! JOB, Fortunately you had a good crew of others helping out cheers to them.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you! So lucky to have them show us how it's done. The extra hands for large patches is also super helpful

[@cannacorn]

Life experience may be an understatement. You should be proud and it apparently took more than one village.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yes appreciation for our pacfic fleet!

[@ProfIdiotFromMars]

So happy. I found this channel a few months before it all happened, right before the pacific crossing, and it quickly became one of my favorites. I expected watching you guys having the best time of your life in one of the most beautiful areas in the world, but sadly it all happened. I was hopeful that you somehow will continue your sailing journey but I couldn't imagine it will be such a quick recovery. Can't wait to see where you sail next, well done and see you next week.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Lots of fun to come :) thanks for the comment

[@priit47]

you rock! maybe too early yet, but what an experience you have had, such a loving and just good people and couple you are! Such an inspiration! Thank you so so very much and as you love, the universe loves you back! Fair winds and all the best!

[@davidperham897]

Lots of comments and lots of help on the Hard, you done Good ! Love the end of this vid. , Allie dancing all around & grinning and all excited She must be one of us🇨🇦 Crazy Canucks ! Yaahooo! Will be watching for you guys soon on the water 🇨🇦Cdn. Dave 🇨🇦

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks Dave!

[@njbaskipper]

What can I tell you, Nothing, you have done excellently, you deserve congratulations. Well done Hooray Que puis-je vous dire, rien, vous avez fait un excellent travail, vous méritez des félicitations. Bravo Hourra 🇨🇦

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks!

[@Sailing_Antrice]

So well done you lovely people, you did the right things. congratulations!

[@timmorin69]

I discovered your channel because of your video about the boat crashing onto the reef. I watched because I was intrigued by the drama of it all and wanted to see how you would recover from such a bad event. I stayed and subscribed and look forward to following along with your adventure because of both of your personalities. I think it's safe to say all of us viewers are proud of your perseverance and determination to get through this!! Keep up the great work and stay safe out there on the ocean!! I am looking forward to watching your future adventures! Much love from a fellow Canadian EH!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks Tim!

[@michaelbaron8089]

Congratulations! Well done everybody. Onwards to adventures.

[@SailingFine-A-Lee]

Woohooo!!! Great job guys! Lot of hard work that doesn’t get shown in a 30min episode so I applaud y’all for getting down and dirty to get that boat back outta the yard!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yes that's for sure... sooooo many dusty, itchy hours spent grinding in the hot sun.. but nobody needs to see Ben in his underwear and sweat drenched tyvecks any longer then shown haha

[@SailingFine-A-Lee]

@ hahahaha this is very true 🤣

[@EileenMetrejean]

She looks brand new. Good job guys I know you worked hard 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Grinded it out!

[@robertnixon3816]

Amazing journey, great accomplishment! You were very lucky. A talented duo in many ways! Sail on!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@hollo500]

This makes me so happy. And i fully approve of the time capsule, that's a great idea.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Ha yeah why not eh?

[@shannonlowe2412]

Congratulations guys on a job well done! Love the Old Vienna shirt Ben. Happy that being on the reef will just be an exciting chapter in your story. Looking forward to seeing the future chapters of your story.🍻🍾🌏🏖🏝⛵⛵⛵⚓🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

OV! Thank you :)

[@irishharmon]

Well done you guys are troopers. Great to see the journey continues.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks so much!

[@fredbear2648]

Im so happy you were able to save her...

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Us too!

[@BarbHurley-s6m]

So happy for you guys! Thank God for Bill and friends!🎉❤

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yep they were great!

[@davem1716]

Nicely done! Canuck it up!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Hhaha

[@ddrustysum69]

AMAZING BRAVO YOU TWO

[@isawthis448]

Yeah Buddy!

[@dougpowell6512]

Thanks, you two, for sharing your joy. Great work!🎉

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@WillN2Go1]

Good patch. Happy you're sea worthy again. What I learned patching large holes on a sea kayak that had been bent in half, is that use enough layers patching doesn't half to match the original construction (in your case no foam), completely solves the problem (there is nothing actually different from the original hull) and can go fairly quickly. My 'large' holes of course are nothing compared to what you had to do. I had odd shaped holes so after cutting a stack of fiberglass patches I had to figure out how to align them. Instead I just saturated them all with epoxy, epoxied the tapered hope and applied it like a stiff patch. It was actually pretty easy. I recommend everyone find something to do a big patch on, because once you've done it you can always do it. Your friends are a huge plus. For future surveying I'd suggest documenting inside the hull, fairing etc... whatever a future buyer or insurer would want to see to understand that indeed it's just a hull patch, (with frame, keel, lines, etc.... all still in the original place.)

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Good tips! Yes fiberglassing is definitely a learnt skill an we were happy to have our pals show us the way. I kind of look foward to my next (hopefully much less traumtic) fiberglass project. We have a detailed survey from the professional inculding lots of photos of the repair process which I think should cover us for any future insurance or new owner needs.

[@Sweetbabyrayrayo]

Well done, you guys. It pays to push through the tough times.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yep so glad we did it

[@Viking88Power]

Awesome work, amazing how you pulled through all of this!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks for the support!

[@realbudgiesmugglertwohatsb2611]

You two guys are really good people genuine and authentic l often say stupid stuff to get a reaction but after watching the last few posts and realising you two spread hope and happiness and make things happen without whinging your love for each other and all things you guys are beautiful and if you seen what l have now deleted lm really sorry.. All good energy to you mate and mate may sunshine and happiness follow you always 👍❤

[@dennishively5994]

Awesome job on the repairs, well deserved pat on the back !

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@chasepuzon6893]

We all our proud of you 2 Way to stick in there

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@StephaneDemers]

Great work, from such terror and disappointed to renewed jubilation. Well done you two!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks!

[@stephaniestearns2493]

Always so sweet on the other side! Congrats!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!! 😊

[@timgore1487]

Glad you are back on the water !!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

SAME!

[@andrewlocke1637]

Well done you two crazy Canucks.

[@dewijones67]

Just discovered you guys, love it. What a story, you two a really resilient 👊

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks!!

[@AnitaCavalieri-u7x]

❤️🎉👍👍 what a good ship, 💯 You take care of her,... and she takes care of crew and captain! ...p.s. good luck on repairs and don't work too hard.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks we love her!

[@FireyFlyman]

NIce work. Your experience is exactly why an encapsulated keel is the safest. Anyone can make a mistake but this keel and boat construction may very well have saved your lives. This type of boat takes care of you when you forget to take care of it. I love the design of modern production boats, but other than coastal sailing in known waters, I would only have classic plastic. My current boat is an '84 Shannon 43 with a similar hull design for this very reason.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks! Ours is actually a bolt on keel, bur agreed encapsulated would have had a bette chance to survive if the grounding was worse.

[@FireyFlyman]

@@BreakingWavesSailing My mistake! That makes your experience even more amazing.

[@leshogg217]

Well done guys, looks bloody awesome.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!!

[@williamnicol2779]

Just came over your channel, just watched two episodes and look forward to many more, great job on your repairs. Keep sailing. Bill Niagara falls, Canada

[@crazyawakening]

What a journey, nice recovery!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks!

[@fredvomlehn8457]

That was Too Close!! Awesome!!

[@marvinberesford8146]

So happy for you!

[@haraldhannelius]

That long keel sure helped.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yep!

[@120bpm_music]

it was hell of a way to boost the youtube channel

[@paulwalker9423]

What a superb job you have done loved following you these past months since I came across your Chanel I hope your back in the water safe and sailing all the best for Christmas 🎅🏻 Paul 😊

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks Paul!

[@williamhamill813]

Total boat fairing compound is the joint. You guys got so lucky. If that boat was any thinner it would have been good night.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Agreed!

[@charliemcgrain]

Wow, considering what that hull went through!!!!!!! Just shows you how tough fiberglass is, and, how relatively simple it is to repair. Well done, guys, looks like a full recovery from what looked very much like a deadly accident!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yes we have a new appreciation for a fibgerglass hull now. Not as strong as Aluminum perhaps, but no rust to deal with, and still strong as heck if well built, easy to repair.

[@SP-os9pf]

Really happy for you guys. Congrats ❤🎉

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you :)

[@starvalley4407]

Im SO happy for you guys! So much more I want to say, but maybe another day. Where will you be next? I have so enjoyed your journey so far and thank you so much for sharing. Truly connecting to your souls and spirits!

[@MoonHowlerGaming]

Great work, boat looks great. Amazing transformation.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@petermarsh5762]

Thanks!

[@svdirectorspecial]

Fantastic work guys, time to enjoy

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

You bet!

[@eduardoHMYT]

Great teamwork!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks!

[@davidh3194]

Teamwork makes the dream work. Great job guys. Love you channel and the positive vibe. Cheers!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks!

[@robwhyte1005]

so glad the boat is good

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Big relief!

[@williamstewart1957]

Great job on the boat, and thanks to all the people that helped you. Smooth sailing in fairwinds ahead

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Yes Peter, Derik and Bill - our Pac Voyage fleet!

[@kennethpaladino4948]

Nice job all! If Ur unfortunate enough 2 get grounded again, do it on port side! I believe it is twice as strong as starboard now! So happy that’s behind y’all now! Back 2 living large, U 2! 👌❤️

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Ha that's right!

[@virgilius68]

That's great guys!!! congrats!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks so much!!

[@frankoconnor7309]

You two are champions! Hugest congratulations!

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks so much!!

[@als2217]

Many repair videos on YT, This one is special. End of a great chapter.

[@jamesrheinberger33]

Great job just keep going forward ! Enjoy your videos

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks James!

[@stevecrombie5357]

As a distant outside observer, I am very very happy for you. Some miracles involved in this whole chapter. Also great to have The Fleet on hand to lend a hand. I'm sure that cost you more then one case of beer. Fleets usually do. I'm not saying I ever truly lost sleep over this, but I'll sleep better tonight. Stay safe. ❤🙏

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks Steve!

[@recklesswhisper]

That is one fantastic looking boat!! ^..^~~

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank ya!

[@DougVarble]

Huge task, WELL DONE🎉

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you!

[@DougVarble]

You two have a great life together…. Adversity adds to the memories and the fabric in life😎

[@thomasbrasse3145]

Congrats and good job handling this fix yourselves.

[@billinns7676]

Great Job!!!!!

[@lorneharris6262]

Great job 👏

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thank you! 😃

[@motor-head]

A well found boat and a star to steer her by.

[@WildRoverSailing]

Well done. Seeing the old OV "Old Vienna" beer t-shirt brought back memories of that discussing brew my dad used to buy!

[@jonathangiesler1092]

That’s the joy I knew I would see. So awesome!!!