Update No.2 from dismasted Sailing Aquarius

[@forgetn]

Thank you for the update. Frankly that a boat that is maintained to your standard could have such a failure is incredible. I goes to show how complex boats are. I cannot wait to hear why the surveyor found

[@hiddebekaan2396]

Me too, wish to hear what caused the collapse of the mast

[@SV-DEDICATED]

Congrats on the circumnavigation. You are the 6th channel to circumnavigate AND upload to KZbin the entire trip.

[@jeankriebel8246]

What are the 6 channels?

[@SV-DEDICATED]

@@jeankriebel8246 Out Chasing Stars (Mar 26, 2020) Sailing SV Delos (Jun 25, 2022) Sailing Zatara (Jun 3, 2023) Sailing Yacht Florence (Sep 23, 2023) Sailing Nahoa (Oct 8, 2023) Sailing Aquarius (Jan 30, 2024)

[@sonsti8014]

​@@SV-DEDICATEDThere are also others outside of the English KZbin bubble, e.g. "Segeljungs" did it too

[@Coleen_West]

@@sonsti8014 ...good grief.. So now english speaking youtube is racist even though it is owned by English speaking people in an English speaking country?

[@Xocolatben]

Add Cat Greatcircle and SV Nahoa out of Canada

[@frankkreyssig7626]

Glad you made it safely to shore. Now the work begins. And the fight with your insurance company.

[@stephenburnage7687]

That's going to be tough. The survey would have to conclude that the incident was not due to fair wear & tear; nor a maintenance deficiency nor some installation issue but to some unforeseeable, insurable event (like an out-of-season weather event).

[@SOLDOZER]

Insurance not paying for that.

[@unbesorgt_rl]

Wow! Who can boast such a history on the final leg of an circumnavigation! Across the Atlantic without a mast! Glad you’re made it!

[@geraldhowse8597]

Hats off to you two. Job well done.

[@lowellmccormick6991]

What a traumatic experience. Congratulations on getting Aquarius, and yourselves to port. When we sunk and recovered our 22' racing boat, we were able to find the aluminum company that originally extruded the mast for the boat. They still had the die for the mast in storage, so they were able to extrude a new 30' bare stick for the new mast. We were able to remove the shrouds, top assembly, gooseneck, etc. from the old mast and install them on the new mast and the boat lived to race again. Good luck to you guys and Aquarius.

[@clayfarnet970]

Congrats guys. Question, are you going to circumnavigate again or just hang around the Caribbean and continue live aboard life. It looks like you’re undeterred and ready for more. You two are amazing. 👍👍

[@erichyney6287]

Cheers. Look on the bright side. you're alive.😊

[@SandyCurrie865]

Congratulations on completing your lap around the World! Very sorry that the last 1200nm were so difficult! Your display of seamanship, perseverance and creativity in not just living through the mast disaster but getting Aquarius back safely to Martinique is unparalleled. Well done! Take a well deserved rest while the insurance company and your surveyor get matters sorted out.

[@gfimadcat]

Glad you made it okay! I hope the survey finds a cause of this incident, and I hope you will share it with us because to be honest, for an Amel maintained the way you do it, it seems impossible for this to just have happened and it'd be interesting to know...

[@DanielBrody]

Great job Team Aquarius making it safe to Martinique.

[@mz2288]

So nice to see you smile again. You made it!! Yahooooo🎉❤❤.

[@shelleyhale3039]

Congratulations on the completion of the circumnavigation. And congratulations on coping with all the has happened. You are a brave staunch couple. I hope you can save Aquarius.

[@AfricatwinJK]

I can only assume how relieved your are with arriving in Martinique. Really impressive story but I assume without it it would have been easier. Congrats - you made it and this is something you should see really positive.

[@paulcrane2010]

Both showed amazing resilience under terrible circumstances. Avoiding serious injury is a major result and getting there in one piece is amazing. Enjoy the fizz!!

[@oscarw9889]

So happy you guys are safe and completed a circumnavigation as well. Pity that the ending wasn't as planned but you both kept on going and persevered! As to the mast, I wouldn't be surprised if internal corrosion and age are a factor in the collapse. Be careful getting older masts.... All the best!!!

[@erittainvarma]

Yeah, I think internal corrosion is one of the only things that makes sense if basically everything was intact in the rigging. Maybe the motor inside the mast was causing some sort of electrical corrosion or even just having different metal in its mounting touching aluminium. Only other option that I can think of is that maybe one of the lower shrouds lost locking pin and got untightened over time.

[@philgray1023]

We had our 35 year old mast sandblasted back to bare metal on re-rigging. We were astounded to find it in perfect condition inside and out.

[@faircompetition1203]

Likely metal fatigue at a weak point in the mast like an exit point .These failures usually start that way ,a hole or an attachment concentrates stress and it fails there . That is why planes do not have square windows . If it is a factory installation common to these boats that was the fail point they should let the Amel community know so everyone can check and monitor their boats . This is one advantage of a boat with larger production numbers , others can warn you of potential weak spots

[@robpowers9082]

Guys, your family and I am very proud of the survival tactics you taught all of us! The most important thing to me is you as a couple demonstrate the power of marriage in the darkest of hours! If Wendy and I can do anything we would. Know this , our 30 acres in the woods has room for a visit from you both ! It’s not a hotel but Wendy does a great job of hosting our family! We love you both and hope you make plans to come out to Missouri! Love you Bobby

[@esmith1771]

Well done! And thanks for sharing your journey. Hoping you can find another Amel mast and get back to your journey. Stay well!

[@ColinWetherelt]

Waiting for this one. You 2 have a bunch of folks emotionally invested in you. Me included. Good job Cap’n Ken and Admiral Z. ❤

[@rdembow]

Martinique is a great place too stay for a while. You folks are resilient and have a great attitude. God bless you both. Who knows what life will bring you next. Aquarius will survive!!

[@youjay777]

I praise God that the both of you are safe! Such a bittersweet end to an incredible journey! Now, I’m looking forward to a new and improved Aquarius!!

[@danielcallinan5629]

Congratulations on your circumnavigation! Glad you are safe and Aquarius is insured and repairable.

[@sdcofer52]

Ken, Your comment regarding maintenance was spot on. That was a significant factor in being able to make it to Martinique. A good diesel will run like that, but it needs to be in good shape. Glad you two made it safely. Hard to imagine what it was like with thousands of pounds of mast and equipment rolling around on the deck for ten days.

[@philgray1023]

All fingers and toes accounted for and no sewing required on heads. Good to see you both safe.

[@PatrickJenkins-f8e]

Amazing , you put new meaning to the expression 'Going that extra mile' , you did 1200 of them!

[@jeffreyhutchinsdo]

Glad to see this update with good news. Prayers answered!

[@leegrant7588]

So glad you’re all right, and made it‼️ I have tears of joy due to your safe return.

[@stevenplancich6449]

So relieved yer safe👍 Ya folks earned a Break…Wishing successful rebuilding of Aquarius…Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎

[@bradcraig495]

Well done!it will be interesting to see what the surveyor/engineers report.and congratulations on your circumnavigation! 🎉

[@topoftheleague8814]

Great to see you have got the crossing done..... huge weight off your shoulders and the end of your nightmare situation.... Nice to see everyone helping you and it must be forever humbling... the feeling of that support.... Seen a lot of your videos... not all of them! But its been fantastic being a voyeur to your journey.... Congratulations.... sleep well both! Cheers.....

[@ThaiLifeAmerican]

Yeah is it an amazing how people are so willing to shell out their money for rich people? If they only did the same thing for poor people the world might be a nicer place.

[@davidlevitz3119]

YOUR BACK SAFE AND SOUND ! GREAT NEWS ! TAKE IT EASY AND REST ! PTSD GOES AWAY IN TIME ! JUST GIVE IT TIME !

[@10summoners]

Congratulations on your circumnavigation. Was so happy to hear you made it to Martinique. Good luck with the repairs to Aquarius! What a trip! Thanks for sharing.

[@philpaige9770]

Phew! You are safe and in one piece and that is a great relief. Carry on and tally ho and away you go. May fair winds tickle your aft.

[@andycook6946]

Kudos to the two of you. So glad you made it safely.

[@junemartin1475]

So happy you made it safely to land!!

[@caromarco6315]

I cannot imagine the relief you must have felt on arriving!

[@nickbrookes1948]

Congratulations on achieving your circumnavigation. Certainly not as you imagined or deserved. Your determination, strength of character and outlook are fantastic. Huge respect ❤

[@jonathanscott550]

Your very welcome ! Most important is you made it. With out injuries. The boat and all that needs doing to repair what needs repairing will be done. You do not need to apologize for not videoing on any of the platforms. You had more important things to take care of. Once you get everything sorted that needs to be I am sure you'll bless us with your happy smiles. Catch you next video when you are ready I know I will be around . All the Best.

[@peterb4620]

Thankfully you made it and are both unharmed. Wishing you the best. P&J

[@mattdoherty753]

I'm so glad to see you safe and sound. I think you totally deserved a night out with friends. God bless and good luck with the recovery and I'm totally looking forward to following you're next chapter. PS. Great to see the sailing world coming together to help. Put's a bit of humanity in our sometimes not so good world. Thanks to all.

[@kimberlyonseastar]

What a relief to see you safe and sound ❤❤❤ nothing is more precious than your lives. You had angels all around you. 🎉🎉🎉 I hope you can rest now.

[@sailingwiththeerros9139]

Big congratulations on the circumnavigation! Thanks also for bringing us along.

[@akdf85]

Bravo, Nothing else to say. You are all safe, Aquarius is safe despite been « sick » So enjoy Martinique. Alain SV Koriolys 👏👏👏

[@momcilokijanovic7192]

All the best..

[@missVmilne]

We are grateful for your safe arrival to land. Wishing you good repairs and new masts. Stay well and positive. Greetings from Auckland, New Zealand xx

[@lucdube1612]

Dear friends, your creations are our creations, your challenges are our challenges and the ways you respond is our way. your luck and your connections are also ours please know that we are all connected and that you are the best of ourselves. Be blessed both of you in your choices and your future endeavours.

[@dannyfisher9223]

Congratulations guy's on the circumnavigation! I'm glad you made it back safe and sound! Can always fix your boat !!! Cheers for update and 🍻

[@atxsailor452]

Huge congrats on your successful management of a very challenging situation and circumnavigation! From the crew of SY TITANIA we wish you all the best in getting AQUARIUS back to fine sailing form.

[@luizbertuol4410]

thanks God you got land safely. be calm and keep sailing. all the best

[@joseerazevedo]

Congratulations, Admiral and Captain!! You made it in a very special way and with LOTS of "emotion"! Nice to see you're both well and that Aquarius is in good shape, except for the masts and rigging. But soon she'll be in fine shape again. I agree with you in not throwing the masts at sea. I might be wrong, but I feel their weight helped on stability at sea even if putting a price on fuel. What counts is that our favorite crew is fine, having a champagne! Always a good idea! All the best! Oh, let's not forget ALL hte good guys at sea always ready to give anybody a hand! THANKS!

[@writerslifewithauthortruma5370]

So glad your in port safe and have completed the journey .. Be well !!

[@davidwastney3573]

just take your time guys .so happy you both and Aquarius are safe .

[@dr.th.eisele4696]

Gratulations! You can be very proud about handling the desaster, about your Circumnavigation, about your Videos, about sharing your life with others for 7 years, about your nautical skills, about, about, about....all the best, Thomas

[@robvanderveen3578]

Thanks for the update, wish you a lot of luck and wisdom in the repairs. Keep us posted please!👍

[@adrenazanetti3660]

Congrats so glad you made it to land!

[@jeffalexander544]

Thank God you guys are safe. Congratulations on your circumnavigation‼️ ⛵️🍾👏

[@michaelraine4665]

Hi guys sorry to hear about your fritening experience. You did such a great job working through this awful tragedy. I'm so happy that you managed to keep it together and save your vessel. Cheers Michael

[@geoffreylotz3661]

Well done, guys! You have learned so much good stuff that you can share with us all... bloody well done! Cheers to you both...you are a great team!

[@budawang77]

You guys are absolute troopers. Well done for dealing with such a difficult situation!

[@omna826]

So glad you are safe and congrats on the circumnavigation

[@KoenBlanquart1]

Congratulations on the circumnavigation! Even if it's bittersweet at this point, the way you handled this last leg of your journey is another example for the rest of us. Hoping for the best possible outcome with inspection and insurance. Enjoy your days there!

[@mikerichards4828]

So Glad you are safe and sound in Martinique!

[@SailingMerewether]

Feeling for you guys. Happy to hear you guys have insurance

[@hughfoley1609]

Well Done. Respect for your seamanship under crisis conditions. Hope all goes better for you both in the refurbishment

[@ericpaulplugge]

Congratulations with the circumnavigation 🎉 You are a awesome couple and heroes dealing with this misfortune as professionals. Hope to see more of your adventures. Take care, good to have you back on dry land 💪🍻

[@JDS11ify]

So happy you made it safely. Good luck in repairs.

[@28105wsking]

Just a horrendous situation! Thank God you were not hurt and heavy weather did not damage you further. In Martinique you are safe. What an adventure! Bet that put hair on your chest!

[@JR-ro5kv]

I’m glad you guys made it safely to le marin. Hopefully you get all the work and insurance stuff sorted out quickly so that you really enjoy what you’ve accomplished.

[@CutterboveSailing]

You did amazingly. And thanks for highlighting us 😊 Was great welcoming you in and getting to know you both.

[@DD-xx8wh]

thanks for any update in any format anytime you care to share...well done saving Aquarius! and glad that all is manageable now, hoping for the best outcome possible.

[@juan6168]

Enhorabuena por vuestra vuelta al mundo. Sois geniales.

[@robertscranton8293]

Praise the lord...Look... you are a competent sailing couple... I am confident that you made the correct decision.

[@murrayisabeth9403]

Awesome. Glad you both are safe and well.

[@ruelpadernal6051]

Congrats you made it & arrived safely

[@Burebizda]

You guys melt my heart,hats off for you two.

[@carlpalmer3763]

I so happy you guys made it ! What a story ! Cheers !

[@SailingMayhem]

Good to hear from you guys!

[@geoffallen1331]

You made it. Brilliant

[@sausage5849]

Well done guys! Especially considering the last leg. Hope to see you back on the water soon.

[@backthebadge4009]

Glad you both are safe

[@JulienFaure-z2x]

BZ on your circumnavigation. Amazing story and very glad you made it across the Atlantic Ocean safely. Enjoy your well deserved rest at the hotel. And I am hoping for you that the Survey and Insurance will allow Aquarius to recover his ful capacity to sail around the world with both of us. Take care & Kind regards.

[@lauricleclerc1277]

I am so happy you and Aquarius are safe ❤️. I can see on your faces that you are tired and disappointed. Keep confident. I am sure you will find new masts and will be providing us with amazing videos very soon. Take care. All my positive thoughts. Lauric

[@SkylinersYeti]

Cheers for a safe arrival. Looking forward to leaning the cause. When repairs done you will be ready for the next trip around the world. I would say relax but I am sure you have a lot of work to do before relaxing.

[@russelnuzum6036]

Congratulations on getting to Martinique and finishing your round the world best of luck with the work to come.

[@californiakayaker]

I just finished watching a boat that was going to service and possibly replace all its chain plates. Another boat that dis masted in the pacific had a type of shackle that broke, it was far to light, stainless, and should have been twice as thick. That boat had a sailor diverted to them, the guy is quite experienced and shows the rigging parts that failed in great detail. Zingarro (sp?) is his channel, he saved the boat which was about half way out in the Pacific ! Best of luck guys. Congratulations guys, your safe ! (the Engine is quite often the weak link on a sail boat because most of the time its used infrequently., fortunately for you it held up but will probably need the impeller replaced right away ! )

[@jlmendezg1296]

I am glad to hear that you have arrived safely in Martinique. I hope you are able to rest and recover well both physically and emotionally from this experience. My admiration to both of you for the energy and courage you have shown in overcoming this ordeal and recovering almost all the equipment and the masts themselves. I think you are exceptional sailors and people. Best wishes for the whole process with equipment recovery, insurance and repairs. I am still listening

[@justinthorne8782]

Congratulations god bless

[@gebi4pejo1]

Congratulations on you circumnavigation 🎉❤so glad your safe n sound rest up and recuperate ⛵️❤

[@torbenbohansen7643]

Congratulation. Well done. And as always, tough times are part of what makes the true adventure.

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

THANK GOD you are OK!!!!!!! WHEW!!!!!!! CHEER S and GOD BLESS!!!! No Injuries!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@sailingperdika]

What a positive video you’ve just put out when I’m sure you’ve both been through all sorts of emotions! The sign of true sailors in my book! Good luck with the refit ❤

[@Richard-og7mv]

Congratulations on your wonderful achievement especially in view of the last leg. So glad you are both safe and uninjured if a bit exhausted. I hope everything goes smoothly with the insurance company but ... Coincidentally I've been reading, in a UK newspaper, about a man and wife who, in 1973, were sailing their sailing boat across the Pacific when they were hit by a whale. The boat sank and they survived for many weeks before being rescued. Best wishes for your endeavours to fix Aquarius.

[@jayschafer5385]

Congratulations on completing the circumnavigation! Considering this last leg, an incredible achievement! Praying that the insurance/survey/refit goes as smoothly as possible and that Aquarius is returned to her fullest glory!🎉⛵️🙏🏻❤️🎉

[@procon2022]

Soooo good to see you alive, well and even smiling again after this nightmare experience of the worst kind!!!👍❤ And, first observation: another cheers to Amel - the mast went down, and she still looks as if the hull and superstructure are not badly damaged! That's a win in all distress! Again: all my warmest wishes to you and the boat!

[@IlonaPestininke]

So good to see you both.

[@christinasimonsen8662]

Huge congratulations on the circumnavigation! And thank goodness you guys made it safely.

[@timtrinkaus7072]

CONGRATULATIONS Ken and Z on your circumnavigation!! You guys are tough as nails I’m not sure most would have made it through the double dismasting!!! Good luck in finding a new mast and working with the insurance company I really hope the root cause can be found on how and why this occurred. A dismasting is the last thing I was thinking about for Aquarius still can’t believe what happened! Don’t forget to video the boat repair progress!

[@nancyaubel4207]

Congratulations! Amazing!

[@mountaindweller9118]

Congratulations on your circumnavigation! I'm sure you wanted to wrap it up in style, but not quite like this. I'm so impressed with how well you both handled the situation. Nothing short of remarkable. Well done!

[@ОлександрЛобань-ж3ц]

Congratulations! Good luck!

[@billjeffery2419]

what a way to finish a circumnavigation,Glad that you both are well .time for your self first and then tend to the boat,