The video we didn't want to watch! The first 8 minutes of the dismasting January 2024

[@SkylinersYeti]

Both of you remained so much more calm than I would had in your situation. This is one disaster that is hard to plan and train for. Great work both of you

[@SailingAquarius]

No way to train for this because no situation is the same.... But there are some things you can do to be just a bit safer...

[@AmericaBound]

It’s amazing how well you two did together the dream team for sure…

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks!

[@jmkikkawa]

Really great teamwork, both of you staying logical and cool headed. Wow.

[@SailingZatara]

I’m in tears just watching. Y’all worked together and survived something crazy unbelievable. ❤

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, it was hell... Best to the Zatara Crew!

[@steveburton5825]

So sorry for your ordeal Ken/Zaville. You did well to stay on the boat during all of that and work as a team to get it under control. Nice to see you eventually got her ship shape again and it didn't turn you off cruising.

[@SailingAquarius]

We made it! We love the cruising lifestyle, and hope we can continue.

[@travelingtimothy]

Wow you went through the wringer! Glad to see you are doing better.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks!

[@odonkers]

This is what crisis management looks like…. Seriously impressed how you guys handled the situation ! The skills and determination you have, saved both the ship and more importantly yourself.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks for the good words!

[@lowellmccormick6991]

Wow!!! What an episode. Great job Captain Ken.

[@SailingAquarius]

Watching the video footage, I was more impressed with Z Admiral. Cheers.

[@shadyrockrider9713]

Yes, Z did keep her head. Also thinking ahead, very impressive. Good one to have on your team when the world goes upside down.

[@SailingAquarius]

Completely agree! Ken

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

GOD BLESS GLAD you are SAFE WOW

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you!

[@akdf85]

Terrific to see it in "live". I am impressed by your calm attitude even if I am pretty sure that blood was boiling 👏👏👏

[@SailingAquarius]

My blood is still boiling.

[@HeatherBrigstock]

Every demasting I’ve heard has happened at night. So much scarier when you can’t see exactly what’s happening. Well done staying calm & working as a team.

[@SailingAquarius]

I've got a great teammate!

[@stevebrunning3432]

Outstanding seamanship and leadership in a very, very tricky situation. Many would have given up, but you didn’t. Great job and another great video

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks 👍

[@th-zd4oj]

That was incredible we are so glad you made it back

[@SailingAquarius]

ME TOO! I kept telling myself... "Failure is not an option, and the plan was to complete our circumnavigation in Aquarius!"

[@jlmendezg1296]

It's amazing to watch, no wonder you couldn't do it before, I was in awe myself during the whole video. I am very happy that they were able to overcome everything and be back to enjoying sailing on Acuarius.

[@SailingAquarius]

We are happy to be sailing again as well.

[@writerslifewithauthortruma5370]

I am so glad your both safe and back to sailing.. you guys are one heck of a team, you both handled this like pros.. Be well and happy waters going forward ...

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@hansh8071]

Happy you two are alright, and kept it together. Thanks for sharing, sometimes you are out of luck despite good preparations, good luck.

[@mikemullen6670]

If there is anyone out there who makes light of the importance of music in film, this will set them straight. I was terrified for Ken and Zaville, even though I knew what was coming. That sound track gave me goose bumps. I'm so happy you are back safe and making great content. My heart is ready to see you napping in a hammock on a sandy beach.

[@SailingAquarius]

We are napping in the heat of Las Vegas, and Aquarius is in the heat of Trinidad. All is good!

[@travisandmary]

WOW! I guess we all imagine what we think it would be like... but the footage brings it home, you guys did an amazing job.

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, Zivile did an amazing job, Thinking Clearly, and keeping me calm!

[@tomcraddock244]

The two of you make a fantastic team! Incredibly horrific experience to go thru ! So happy you’re now back sailing ! looking forward to hearing the reason it failed. Fair winds Aquarius ⛵️

[@SailingAquarius]

It's a great feeling sailing Aquarius again!

[@russellfoos5560]

WOW!!! What you two went through - incredible. What I was keenly observing was that Ken was trying to get the boat to be able to keep moving and Admiral Z you were there providing an incredible amount of support and level-headed thinking. Congrats to you both and now on to more adventures in the "new" vessel.

[@SailingAquarius]

Aquarius has many new parts due to the dismasting, and we are very happy with the results of the repairs a PowerBoats Trinidad. She is ready for the next season in the Caribbean. Cheers

[@JayPerrypersonal]

Wow, terrifying, especially at night. Kudos to Ken, staying so calm and level-headed during all this. Also good thinking from Zivile to save the starlink. That proved vital to communicate and arrange fuel drops etc. Amazing job, both of you! No panic, in such a stressful situation.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks for the nice comment Jay!

[@thorsten5610]

Amazing how guiet and well considered you both react in such a danger and stressed situation. Especially you kylie. My respect to both of you!!!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks..

[@tonybodlovic5825]

Thumbs up for the PFD, harness and jackline. That was a situation that we all dread.

[@IlonaPestininke]

It’s difficult to give a like, cause of the whole situation. But it’s good to see you as a team and great partners.

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, watching the video footage, we did work well together.

[@El_Carrito_del_Helao]

A horror movie. Balls of steel, dude. Proud of you, guys.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you

[@davidressler4292]

Good show. You are a remarkable couple and there is so much for us to learn from your experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@hedleyjackson5131]

Huge credit to both of you for your actions and how you handled the situation. Fair winds

[@thedocisin3204]

Got dismasted once while sailing a Rhodes 19 in a stiff breeze. (failed turnbuckle) I came about and everything went into the water. No injuries. I was able to haul the rigging back on board and a power boat gave me a tow back in. That was a shocking experience for me. I admire your emergency management skills. Job well done.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks 🙏

[@JimJohnson-w7q]

Great job, as usual, with your dismasting analysis video. 😊

[@benklusman7565]

Wow, you guys stayed so calm. Props. What a nightmare!

[@SailingAquarius]

Agreed!

[@robertscranton8293]

Two brave souls at sea. It doesn't get anymore real than this.

[@rcattz5755]

Unbelievable. You did an amazing job Ken and Zaville. The way you handle the situation proves you two are professional Sailor's. We love your channel from Canada.

[@SailingAquarius]

I was a nightmare! But, we did our best to keep everything under "control".

[@catherineb6561]

so glad you made it through this ordeal unscathed

[@SailingAquarius]

I am so glad Z made it back too :)

[@shadyrockrider9713]

You 2 are amazing! I'm in awe , how well you 2 handled this. You should be proud of yourself. Very strong and good sailors.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you so much!

[@homet1650]

Thanks for sharing. I can only hope I’d be as cool under that pressure

[@SailingAquarius]

You would be amazed of your capabilities when disasters happen.

[@VickiGordon-x8w]

My heart was in my stomach…and holding my breath watching. Sooo sorry you had to live through that. 😞

[@SailingAquarius]

We're good. Just a nightmare, but we woke up

[@TradeWindgng]

Woow...watching that was really emotional and stressful ....im really glad you guys weren't hurt during the process. so proud of you working as a team and thinking logic during tough time. Keep them coming please.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks!

[@timtrinkaus7072]

I still can’t believe this happened! You guys are amazing and handled this terribly unfortunate situation so well I cannot imagine what you both were thinking and feeling at the time. Captain Ken and Admiral Z are true sailors and one hell of a team together well done keeping safe and getting back to port not everyone could have handled this situation like you did!!!

[@SailingAquarius]

After watching the all the footage, I can't believe we made it either.

[@mrc8534]

YIKES...I'm so glad your both safe. You did a Great job at keeping a Cool head in the face of a emergency and in the worst of times Captain 👍

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks so much

[@Carsten-Berlin-Wi]

Wow, respect! 1st for handling so well this dangerous situation and 2nd for sharing All the best for you!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks... Luck was in our favor!

[@SeamanGR]

Thank God both you are safe and good!

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, thank you

[@13souldigger]

I got tears in my eyes😢

[@SailingAquarius]

At the time, we had no time fore tears. Thanks for the comment!

[@edwardfinn4141]

What a team! You did good!

[@SailingAquarius]

Zivile was an amazing partner!

[@bradcraig495]

Wow.this must have been a tough video to make.thank you.greetings from Canada

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes it was...

[@kennyqlb]

Unreal. So happy you two are voyaging on!

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes we are, thanks!

[@xfoxtrotwiskeykilo995]

Cheers ! You guys are a great team !

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes we are

[@sunlovesailing]

Glad you’re ok. Good job handling the situation.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks

[@n33077]

I'm glad you both are safe and sound. Better still was finding a replacement masts so quickly.

[@SailingAquarius]

We have already re-masted Aquarius, and sailed from Trinidad to USVI and back to Trinidad!

[@ElviajedeBohemia]

Great job guys, wish you the best in recovering

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks so much!

[@sailingtipheret9991]

Wow- all my respect -you did so well - respect !!!!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks!

[@DennisMacdonald-r7d]

Amazing how you tw9 got through it. So happy to see everything better now.

[@SailingAquarius]

Great having a good crew!

[@SSully1976]

Awesome video content. Thank you for sharing this.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks for the nice comment! Fair Winds

[@joesambrano7634]

Wow, blessings to you guys, ⚓💙

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks....

[@pascalboiteux6994]

you was so calm!

[@SailingAquarius]

Going nuts only makes the rest of the crew NUTS!

[@stevenplancich6449]

Wowza…Quite a Scary Event ☹️

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes indeed...

[@walterwinn2842]

You guys ROCK !!!!!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks

[@DuncanFraser-g4d]

Very impressed that during a very stressful ordeal the Z Admiral made the absolute best suggestion “Save Starlink”

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Soooooo SCARY, glad you guys survived and worked together to arrive safely and now take care of what needs to be done.

[@SailingAquarius]

We do have just a bit to do on Aquarius, but... All and All she is in Great Shape.

[@JG-us9lu]

Wow you guys did brilliant.

[@SailingAquarius]

Well thanks!

[@moshetau]

For the first 7-8 minuets, you didn’t see anything, but actually you see everything. Amazing how cool you both handle that And yes at this case Communication ability is the most important things (when the boat didn’t taking water)

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, Z Admiral kept cool during the entire time!

[@moshetau]

@@SailingAquarius you too Ken you too :) wish you to find the way to keep cruising, it’s look like you so love it and we love to watching you…

[@zeilgenot]

RESPECT & thnx 4 sharing ❗️❗️❗️

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks, and you're welcome!

[@jonathanscott550]

"WOW"! You two were luckily cool headed and seemed in control. Thankfully no one hurt. Bringing star link in was a fantastic idea Good for you Admiral! for mentioning this. Ken a very stressful situation and you handled it with safety and professionally. Actually you both did. I am so glad you showed this so we to could see this unfortunate part of your crossing. This decision was I think hard for you seeing it again what happened. Thanks you two looking forward to next video cheers

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, we were lucky, and proud of it. :). Thanks for the nice comment!

[@hans-wernermayer1312]

All the best from Germany!

[@SailingAquarius]

All the best from Las Vegas Nv. :)

[@noldushumlesnurr6169]

Scary a.f. Well done keeping it cool with 500kg(?) Masts dangeling around. I'll take a few learning points for my self. Those Bluetooth communication sets I have seen people use for anchoring. Would have been handy. Helmets that extreme racers use might be good in really rough weather, and situations like this. I need more flash/portable lights. Thanks for sharing this. I've seen the debrief video. Very well done.

[@gr3398]

Good teamwork!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks!

[@ranjansingh6184]

I am fan of you both.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks!

[@billjeffery2419]

GOD BLESS YOU BOTH

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks for the good wishes!

[@erichyney6287]

Sorry I'm late to the party. But thanks for sharing.

[@SailingAquarius]

Your comment is much appreciated

[@stevenm6592]

Great job staying calm and working thru the problems. I'm guessing it had something to do with the with the wisker poles. The looked to be double connected either thru or connected to the lower shrouds. One shroud let go and down comes both mast.

[@SailingAquarius]

I think too many people think that the SM2K has to have a problem with Chainplates, or Standing Rigging, to cause a dismasting. But, that is the focus of next weeks video.

[@AidaGamzatova-j7z]

Feeling tension in body while watching this video. This is very scary and dangerous. Glad you're okay 🙏

[@SailingAquarius]

This was footage I didn't want to see, but definitely should watch before the video about why this happened

[@KennethUber-w4g]

thank you

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks Ken

[@teunisbaas8888]

❤ As mentioned many times before: what an ordeal and so impressed with how Z handled the situation.

[@SailingAquarius]

Z is a true Admiral

[@pontoonrob7948]

Wow. Well done

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you!

[@apradogt]

Cheer up!!!

[@janineharrisonthekey]

It was bad enough happening to us in daylight racing on Port Phillip. Can’t imagine how scary in the dark of night so far from land and the dam engine won’t start …

[@CraigWilson-yb4tq]

Amazing

[@SailingAquarius]

:)

[@sailinghaldis]

Heroic job guys. I went through a dismasting last year (video on my channel) and it was next to impossible to gather up the sails and secure the mast. We luckily were not far from harbor…How did you two do this alone??

[@SailingAquarius]

Luck!

[@peterberg12353]

thumbs up!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks!

[@billhanna8838]

What was the problem , I know you told us but cant find it , It always worried me were the side stays had that fitting for the poled out headsails , Always thought it was a week point , i dont even like my turnbuckles' covered as some do with canvas or plastic , Glad your up & running again , Fairwinds .

[@SailingAquarius]

What do you mean.... "side stays have that fitting for the poled out headsails"?

[@glengrant3884]

Lines!!!??..where do i get the lines!???😂🤣🤣

[@SailingAquarius]

She was confused as all the lines are in the lazarettes outside, which were inaccessible now, she was referring at some extra lines stashed inside Aquarius

[@JimJohnson-w7q]

Best 2 u 2 always. Blackie

[@Oneandoneis3]

I did read that this happened with several AMEL Super Maramu's 2000. Apparently Amel even changed their insurance regulations on it but failed to send out messages to Amel super Maramu's owners...sad...hope you guys are well

[@giork2828]

I love how she just stand out of the way, especially with the guy stressed out, not without a reason ofc. And that, ladies and gent, is why you don’t let your kids get indoctrinated about gen der equa lity (which wasn’t implemented in our DNA for a reason).

[@mattgartside7885]

What caused the mast to come down? I’m at sailor and I’m very interested to know what might have caused this so that I can check that my equipment isn’t going to suffer the same fate. It must’ve been incredibly tough to have to deal with this being so far awayfrom land. Well done and I hope everything is okay now.

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, we have remasted and sailed Aquarius up and down the Caribbean. But next video should explain why we think this happened.

[@Baylessfishes]

Wow!

[@SailingAquarius]

Well said!

[@akbeal]

How did you transfer fuel from those vessels? That seems more difficult than anything. Did they drop cans in the water that you retrieved somehow? That seems incredibly difficult which is why I assume you didn't film that part.

[@SailingAquarius]

The drop was shown in previous videos

[@gstoddard1325]

This is hindsight. Headlamps, cutoff wheel, sawzall, fill in the rest. It will always happen at the worst time . Plan for it to happen when it is the absolute worst time. Then practice it. Try surprise MOB. Practical sailor has a good video relating to said scenario. Kinda

[@SailingAquarius]

All good information....

[@hcraretep]

😅 Lights !

[@SailingAquarius]

Sometimes they are not available....

[@markpeter1968]

I'm not sure if any other boat has lost its rig and made it home 1k miles. Might be one for the record books

[@SailingAquarius]

Haven't studied the record books... But, it's a record for us!

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

At night 🌙 very dangerous sailing ⛵️, that's for sure .

[@janaferreira8882]

❤

[@aardvarkmindshank]

Why did it happen?

[@SailingAquarius]

I will wait until the insurance company completes payment. Should be soon.

[@aardvarkmindshank]

@@SailingAquarius I mean, why did the mast break? Overpowered at the time of failure? Any evidence at the mast of failure due to material issues?

[@SailingAquarius]

The video you might be interested in will launch in 52 minutes

[@Break68]

Next time get rid of background music, it’s terrible.

[@Sv_SeaDuctress]

Really? If you dont like it or it annoys you move on to another video Break. It is part of their creative editing and it’s very well done IMHO. Nice job folks

[@ruelpadernal6051]

I"m scared with this... almost shut down

[@SailingAquarius]

We thought we were in a nightmare that lasted 10 days and 10 nights.

[@ruelpadernal6051]

@@SailingAquarius 😪😪

[@ruelpadernal6051]

@@SailingAquarius totally devastating all your rigs

[@CS-nv5um]

good grief, invest in night vision. Haven't seen a cruiser yet that has them and always need them at night

[@chrisliddell3294]

Poor guy. Stuck out in the ocean with a useless woman.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you for your input

[@simoneolivetti5772]

Those boats cost millions of dollars, and they simply break like toys !

[@SailingAquarius]

You're wrong on both statements. But, that is expected from an arm chair sailor. Enjoy the couch surfing! Cheers

[@sausage5849]

From what you showed, I think you guys kept quite cool under the circumstances. If it had of been me, it would need continuous bleeping out of the profanities.

[@SailingAquarius]

I bleeped one time...

[@Antipodean33]

Glad I waited till the end to comment because i was gonna say "why did this happen" 2 masts as well so I'm assuming the main took out some shrouds on the mizzen? Have to wait till next week I suppose, real shame, those boats are really nice although wasn't there another that was dismasted?

[@SailingAquarius]

The Amel Super Maramu is a great boat, but maybe it has one fatal flaw. You will have to wait till next week. Cheers.

[@pascalgrinberg5530]

What is really amazing, apart from the horrendous way the boat is prepared and the emergency handled, is the tenor of the comments. The sailing world is really upside down. As lifelong and professionnal sailor, formed in the early 70's, I cannot find anything good in this whole video, starting with the unreal fact that instead of doing something usefull somebody is wasting precious time filming!!! The next unreal thing is the importance of saving the bloody Starlink!!! Who the hell cares. But that is the crux of the matter in this age: the gadgets have taken the precedence over the boat itself. There is NO excuse whatsoever for dismasting in that sort of passage and in those conditions. Less time putting up antenas and protection from the sun and more attention to the rig would avoid these problem.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you for your input