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Don't Ever Grow Up,
Ben. Ashley. Willa. Bodhi.

[@angeltyson1966]

I think you two should write a children’s book about sailing around the world I think it would be a great ideal for you to seeing that you’re raising two infants while traveling the globe, go for it !

[@JohnnyLawBMC]

Great idea. You're already sailing instructors and, you both have a great way of telling a story.

[@babyspinach08]

This is a great idea!

[@Vanuska1980]

Sailed down from Tanzania to Rbay over new year period. Tied up at mooring B12 right behind Nahoa at Rbay. ;) my catamaran is called Nahoon. So Nahoon & Nahoa were neighbors for a few days.

[@CarlosRuivo]

You Guys are an Amazing Family and Excellent Content Creators. The amount of expertise needed to make these Videos is just overwhelming. Make fast and quite accurate storyboards, select the needed gear, make sure you have battery, extra battery and storage cards, set the angles, the actions to film, record video, record audio, fly the drone, sort out all the recordings, choose and cut clips, edit, mix, FX, choose the right music for the right images (the right music is hard to find...) etc.. etc...In addition to that, you need to choose the next and safest route, watch the weather charts and make decisions on speed versus safety ,versus confort, take care of the boat, take care of yourselves, take care of the kids, overcome the fear, treat stuff like entering and getting out of countries, sorting out visas, God... And the Final Result is Always Absolutely Professional. Congratulations and Always Wish you Guys the Best!

[@MrKbtor2]

That's an insane list of responsibilities. More than living life in the "regular" world. Worthy of respect.

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

I love the Code Zero.🧡 Your little primates sit nicely at the table feeding themselves. 👌 Thanks for entertaining and educating. 👏

[@jeffgabriel88]

"ummm the wEAther window for..... Im sorry my voice is cracking, I'm just going through puberty" hahahahahahahahahah so casual, love it man.

[@darlenebecker5950]

Awesome video! One of my favorites! I hope you find Ambergris and lots of it!! Ben, you and Ashley make a great team and provide great one liners! Wonderful channel!

[@glennbrown1961]

My old Dad used to say anyone can put sail on a boat but it takes a sailor to get it off. First time I heard this was under full sail on a brand new little cruiser on the way to the first Australian wooden boat festival. Heading up the D'entrecasteaux channel, across the mouth of the huon River with a hard southerly gale running. He and his mate was snug down below and I was left on deck, with the Lee scuppers well under water wondering just how much the boat could take before either the stick came out or she turned turtle! It must be said the boat in question was only 23 foot long and was a motor sailor design by the great Jock Muir. With minimal ballast, and NOT designed for this type of hard sailing I was having a ball. When Dad finally poked his head up he nearly had a fit. That was when I first heard those words followed by something that sounded really like "Bloody idiot". Getting sail off can be challenging sometimes!

[@EllEss331]

The music behind taking down the Spinnaker was dramatic & on point. Great editing!

[@WillN2Go1]

I think your spinnaker operation is pretty much how it usually goes. Simple concept, when it all works out - makes for a great video - that we all see and then when we open a spinnaker or douse it we feel like we must've not quite.... Nope, that's just how they are. My shoulders are still popping after dousing an asymmetric three times on two separate occasions months ago. As a kayaker I've learned to never do anything forceful with your arms raised. The second time I was pulling down on the sock line and the guy letting out the sheet apparently didn't let it out fast enough, so I got yanked up off the deck. One technique is to attach a ratchet block to the deck so you can pull up instead of down, and no yank back. I'm two weeks overdue for a trip to the chandlery but that's on the list.

[@kylegill4731]

Currently watching from PEI. So cool to hear you mention the island!

[@heatherb1988]

Agreed. PEI rarely gets airtime on any sailing channels but so much fun to see from a boat!

[@MrBobVick]

I used to race beach cats, we used a SNU (Spinnaker Nesting Unit) that we could deploy & raise from behind the mast. Never have seen one on a big cat but they sure are easier to work with.

[@suziq5293]

Your whole family have experiences of a lifetime. I’m wanting to continue watching them grow. Fair wands now,

[@smplfi9859]

they don't just have them as lived experiences, they have them as documented as well!

[@mikeferguson2828]

Just as you out of that channel between Benguerra and Bazaruto there are rocks on your right hand side. That is the 2 mile reef with amazing diving. I sailed up there every December and anchored where you guys were and went out every day to dive there. Lovely place. Even the mainland is really nice.

[@skohaya]

A typical day in the life of Sailing Nahoa. Visiting new land, exploring the beach and raising children on the boat while the parents work the sails. Not to mention all of the mundane task (cooking, cleaning, bathing, laundry, playing with the kids) May your travels be blessed by calm seas and fulfilling explorations.

[@barefootdoctorssailing8567]

Nice going again guys! Getting the spinnakers down in the rising winds is often difficult and stressful...Had several whoopsies doing that - all learning experiences but the furling options are so much easier.... Well done!!! Hope you get fair winds around South Africa. Eli and John

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

0:37 - for what it's worth (Jan 17 '23) I wrote your 4 names next to Ps. 15:2-5. Blessings to you and yours.

[@everkel]

I found a big chunk of ambergris off the coast of California. I thought it was a rock, until it stunk up my car on the way home as it warmed up. Worth a bunch of money, but can’t sell it. Have it double bagged and in an airtight container so it doesn’t stink up my house. Cheers!!

[@susannorthcutt7411]

I notice you were talking about working on your boat. You have traveled alot and far and the nost does take a beating. You have done awesome. People don't realize.

[@lronbutters5688]

Much love and happy sailing from Nashville TN🧡♾

[@hexhex7220]

LOVE being part of the " Nahoa" family fun! My happy spot!

[@riaan6324]

Enjoy Richards bay hope to see you in Knysna.

[@Connor-yy1of]

If you see them I’ll be so jealous. Like I was in CT over Christmas hoping they would be there but I guess not. So I stayed in zim bru

[@captnkirk6180]

The singing sands!! PEI is a great example!

[@rhonak7548]

Following you from Gordons Bay, Western Cape. Richards Bay was our home town for 30 years. Happy sailing ⛵️ 💓 and be safe out there. Our daughter is sailing from Miami to the Bahamas on a privately owned sail yacht. Amazing experience for her. She loves her job.

[@ackack612]

They're just so comfortable (and enjoyable) with who they are, their lives and family and the tasks at hand. Remember when it was just "Ben and Ash?" What a journey.

[@SailingNahoa]

BK was pretty fun too. Hope to get back to that lifestyle soon! Getting there slowly.

[@IsThisAvailable550]

Just another video which reminds me how lucky we are to watch your adventures. Thank you.

[@3SpoiledDonkeys]

It is so beautiful on those beaches. Wow, I would never leave. Thanks for another great video! I noticed Willa has perfect sea legs now, when she standing in the middle of the boat she was just naturally moving with the boat. Safe sailing! ❤️

[@KyleNelson279]

I could never have the courage to sail the open oceans. But your videos show how beautiful this world is. And how peaceful life can be. Thanks for all your hard work. Can't be easy making it look this easy

[@RichardRoger1966]

Thank you for mentioning home, I'm from PEI originally. Currently living on the Wet Coast... :D

[@dougallen4675]

Thank you for a few minutes of adventure as I dream of your lifestyle...then realize tomorrow is Monday and I have to start earning and slaving to pay the bills...

[@marshsees1532]

Great image of your daughter with her binoculars. Her standing there with that beautiful background.

[@melinternets8368]

as a Somali I almost had a heart attack when i realized where you were bc I was so worried, thankfully that map came up and you clearly knew to avoid that coast. I breathed a sigh of absolute relief lol please stay safe guys, also thanks for the education on ambergris I never knew about that

[@667DOOM]

did i told you guys how much i envy you all for your freedom. im just happy to know you guys are out there somwhere, sailing arround the world. what a life!

[@TheAdventureLocker]

You guys are always so much fun to watch. You definitely inspired us move to live the boat life! We're loving it... Thank you!

[@slumbergoose8322]

You guys are both awesome! Best channels on YT!

[@chrispomfret8592]

A spinnaker pole and a mainsail with the right vang/leech tension would help limit the rocking motion considerably. Also when dropping the spinnaker you need to really ease the sheet. A flapping. Sail is ok if you steer up slightly to keep it to leeward

[@lentongrovetrust5201]

I did my skippers ticket by sailing from Durban to Bazaruto and back, brings back real good memories of 33 years ago

[@michellemarleau3035]

This was great! You guys are incredible parents! 💜

[@helen4652]

Found you recently and loving your videos!🥰 Entertaining, educational, calming, positive and fun. Your kids have no idea how lucky they are! I am watching from Cape Town. Hope we will be seeing you here in the near future. My offer still stands.👍 Not sure if you saw it in your previous video.😃 I sailed with friends on a Cat from Maputo to Beira and back 1996. What an amazing experience! The water, diving, jumping off the Cat in the deep blue for a swim, catching fish, night watch, buying delicious bread and other produce from locals, eating out in little villages on the coast. It was an amazing experience!⛵💓

[@gillian3921]

Superb filming and content. Thank you for all the effort and hard work you put into your videos!

[@prereed]

Red is faster but orange looks better. Its at the middle of the grey scale.

[@bbbart77]

Love your great videos from snowy Ottawa and waiting for the canal to freeze enough to skate on but still love your vids and dreaming of warmer climes.

[@katherinemarie1471]

What a beautiful sail today! Love the sand, love the sail🇨🇦❤️

[@macdaddy507]

You two and your kids are the best.Just love your pace and loving banter.Con you put location beacons on your little ones I'm so nervous of (heaven forbid) falling off.Actually that goes for the maams and paaps too Stay well

[@victorbitter583]

Ambergris will melt on a very hot day so if you find any it might be an idea to keep it in the fridge or in water on a stinking hot day.

[@karlsamuels5300]

I really enjoy you two. I am always concerned when I see the kids walking around the upper decks. I am living my dream through Ben and Ash. I sure do miss my days in the RCN, based in Esquimalt. Thank you. Bravo Zulu.

[@moesailing6008]

The Flintstones at Sea!!! 🤩 Funny, switched on and great stewards of the Oceans!!! Not to mention.. your respect for local cultures and traditions. ⛵👍

[@omaopa6923]

It’s always a pleasure catching up to see where you’re travels take you and your wonderful family,stay safe and keep enjoying your journeys,much love from Australia 😘

[@RedwonMactamhais]

Ambergris ranges in color. It can be a marbled mixture of colors or predominantly Black/Onyx, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Off-white, or even have earth tone reddish hues to it like if you could polish red pumice. It doesn't always have a smooth exterior appearance either it depends how long it was in the ocean and surf. It can appear rough in texture.

[@fleurbrown-morrell5400]

Taking down a spinnaker.. 1 take out the pressure by hoisting the main or unfurl a headsail. 2 let the spi "hide" behind the other sail to break the flow of air. 3 pull the sock down. Love your videos.

[@peterpawlak8418]

Until the vortex behind the main causes the spinnaker to wrap around the forestay- been there, done that!

[@Cycle9568]

The mouth test was awesome! 😂. Happy sailing and stay safe!

[@allanfifield8256]

Thanks!

[@genelmillondaga5000]

Hello sailing Nahoa can I suggest you include treasure hunting use metal detector or etc. Sailing and treasure hunting i had watch treasure hunting blogs its so entertaining. Also include the dive blogging underwater seeing beauty underwater and spear fishing, hunting pearls etc.

[@keithbrandon8540]

Always telling us something we didnt know! Whale Pooh. Your researching hopefully will pay off for you. 👍 You pack so much into each of your videos which helps keep us glued to the end. We never get bored, or disinterested so thankyou for your time to produce quality. ⛵️👍🌅

[@marilovescoffee]

I just made a quinoa salad for dinner today, and I always make it up as I go along. Wished I'd watched your video first - got some more ideas for next time! I love how after all the excitement, the video ends with the idyllic scene of the kiddos calmly sitting at the table feeding themselves.

[@garrydavis3475]

Been loving you both since before you had two kids and it’s so great watching your family evolving love from 🇬🇧

[@perhennung]

A wonderful family sailing “our” dreams as we are sitting in a chair with difficulties to adapt to the end our own journey.

[@conrad8777]

I follow all your videos, you guys are amazing, safe travels from Port Elizabeth

[@bisonpaleofossilriveradven3528]

Hog confinements are terrible. It is pretty much the same in the the US. They do have room to turn around but are in very crowded conditions. The same for chickens. I had a small hobby farm and it was very satisfying to see our pigs and chickens enjoying free range. We harvested our animals in their homes so they wouldn’t experience the stress of being transported to the slaughter house. It was important to me and also difficult to harvest them where they experienced no fear.

[@carenclemmons5002]

I, too, think I would have difficulty ‘harvesting’ them. Doesn’t really help using any word that objectifies them. They have personal idiosyncratic traits that make each special. Sorry, I felt your dilemma.

[@reneewright2954]

I have binged watched your episodes. It was my dream Deon young. I said a lot in my 20s then got married and life changed. Now yachting has presented itself to me again. Not letting this go this time 😂 life your story. Love your life. You make it look so easy and amazing. And sure it is with its ups and downs but still worth it. . Your sound quality is awesome. What mic are you using.

[@boomsy3276]

Can't wait to support this channel..

[@chipmiller9074]

I think that orange Spinnaker is beautiful love that red fiery Orange

[@jacksgirl23]

I love the bright orange spinaker! Maybe give us a drone shot of it one day. ❤️

[@hydrostream76]

Your kids are Jewels that will become the boaters of the future I can't see them wanting anything less

[@pvdneste]

next time, try rolling out your genoa and get the spinaker in the lee of that. Might make life a lot easier 🙂

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Take a look at the new windelo cats and from the Uk the Rapido 550 and its forbears.. for cruising and speed.

[@Barblagon]

I love watching your videos! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@Kimberly-ee5tz]

I love you that show us the world as it truly is.

[@FeS22H2O]

Certain beaches squeak due to the abundance of uniform, rounded quartz grains that shear under compression to produce vibrations aka, sound

[@rbc5878]

Awesome guys,thanks again, be safe.

[@paulbowman1762]

Goodluck and stay safe Guys ! London ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@ZoonCrypticon]

An absolutely beautiful video ! And your kids are fantastic ! Lord Jesus Christ bless you all !

[@beedonn9260]

For the record I've been watching you guys forever, you guys are pretty incredible and good for you guys you guys go and keep on going I really enjoy what you guys are doing and have you are just kind of help very wholesome people I appreciate that you guys keep on chugging away I'm enjoying it I'm curious how you going to fix your bulkheads if you guys can have it already done that let me know good luck thanks bye. Charles

[@jamesturbyfill6281]

its actually whale vomit.. it will float on the surface for sometimes years drying out.. and yes it is basically worth its weight in gold.

[@johnnyhubbars9893]

Luv the orange spinnaker!

[@wekker090]

Orange is the best color, just saying as a Dutch dude. Nice teamwork you2.

[@thomasbrasse3145]

You and the little primates are inspirational. Thanks!

[@vango7499]

That the largest sand dollar ever. Beautiful omg.

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Beautiful video! Thanks ❤️

[@iR_STONA]

@5:19 don't want to be debbie downer or ron the stickler but you should really be sitting on the other side of the boat driving it's dangerous if you don't, ONLY reason being is if you had to turn hard hard right you can't because you're reach won't be enough to push the outboard engine control hard left to turn hard right. with a right or left controlled outboard engine it determines which side of the boat you should drive from if it's on the left like yours you should sit on the left if it's on the right sit on the right

[@rodakins561]

You guys are so lucky love your video's 📹

[@firstratebk3090]

I envy the life you and your family get to live! god bless and safe travels

[@lesourire511]

such a beautiful spot

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Keep on sailing! I wait for your vids every Sunday. And humans ARE primates! NO comparison needed!

[@kristaready8812]

Great episode. Now you just need to hunt for ambergris 😂 Looking forward to your Africa series!! 💞🤗

[@donreeves4558]

Wow! You guys were on PEI??? I live on PEI and Basin Head (with its 'singing sands') is a favourite beach! Just found your site, but I'm very much enjoying your videos 😊 Stay safe and keep having awesome adventures!

[@searchpei470]

PEI has "singing sand" up around Bothwell - I think it's cause of the quartz....

[@sailingmariposa7887]

Would unfurling the code 0 blanket the spinnaker enough to help getting it down? Especially if you unfurled on port and eased the starboard spin sheet to let it roll behind it? Maybe you don’t have the hardware for that but it works pretty well on my little monohull. Beautiful beaches down there, shame you can’t do to much loitering in that area. Cheers

[@SailingNahoa]

We are short a winch if we do that. Great idea tho. Would be genius.

[@dianegriffith3006]

Loved this video and your info on whale poo-amazing -keep looking!

[@jenniferrisenmay9657]

Such an enjoyable episode. You two crack me up.

[@GrinsInc]

Thanks for posting! Cheers SV Good Karma

[@Odonanmarg]

I love orange too❗️

[@hatterassportmechanic5621]

Hello again Nahoa family,I’ve had the same boat for 39 years,46 hatteras sportfisher 1969 ,for what you all want to continue,good for you,safe travels.good narrative voice Ben again.

[@tonyfromaus7855]

Armchair admiral here…. So I know nothing, but couldn’t you release (maybe only a little bit) the downwind sheet on the spinnaker to make it an angle to the wind and easier to douse?

[@reynaldneron9012]

May I correct something: Ambergris is vomited by sperm whales, not pooped; When they eat they prey, including many squids, what thy can not digest (like some bones of the squids) is vomited (before digestion), so i does not go through the digestive system, and theefore is not pooped...

[@robertlaird6746]

What are you thinking about for your next boat? I looking at getting what Peter from Sailing into Freedom is building for my next boat.

[@andrewjames7616]

Thankyou 👍

[@mikegrizzle3014]

"it's crude oil" right in the mouth. Kids crack me up :D

[@anatomylee587]

Great video❤

[@bc-guy852]

I was laughing so hard when Bodhi put the blob in his mouth that I had to pause the video - - tears clouding my vision - again. And the 'primate comment'... Just too funny. I love you guys; every week!

[@normrodgers828]

Thank you again...I really enjoy your videos, sail safe

[@dpjbdpjb]

the view the kids have at 16:29 when eating. Nice