We Got ROBBED… So We ROBBED the ROBBERS! 🥷🏼💥 Is St. Martin even safe for sailors? | Ep55

[@SpearItAnimal]

You can buy your MyHeritage DNA kit here: bit.ly/SpearItAnimal. Use the Coupon Code: "SIA" for free shipping at checkout! Happy New Year 🎉

[@richardweddle3408]

You have no recourse. The police didn't help you because they're part of the problem. The officer who declined to help you is probably one of the thieves stealing from the boats, or he knows his friends and family are committing the robberies. If you feel insecure, it's not just because your home / boat was invaded, it's because your safety is at risk as long as you remain there.

[@ae7v]

Funny thing I did a DNA test in 2018 through a different company. Got the results back and found out I had a 28-year-old daughter I didn't know I had. Also, since I was adopted, I found my half-brother and sister, my bio mom and dad. So if the 80s were wild times for you, you may want to do this with caution!😂😂😂😂

[@naayhodge981]

How much MyHeritage paid you for this video ? For your personal gain you try to tarnish a whole island. I’m sure this was Sacha crazy idea also 😂 but either way next time avoid using an old ass video to get paid. Talking bout your DNA kit & asking people to use your personal code to order wouldn’t have get no reaction right ? Phony

[@svbeautimous4576]

The locals aren’t interested in helping you until it hurts so you broadcast to the Anchorage that robberies are happening every other day and you tell a business owners you’re not coming back until your stuff is returned. It took us about five days and all our stuff showed up. You have to broadcast warning incoming boats on 16 about thieves and the locals will pay attention pretty quick.

[@kernicechance852]

It’s not that the problem they couldn’t help because the scene happen in the French side and they went in the Dutch side police station so they can’t do nothing

[@louskunt9798]

That’s brilliant! I love it!

[@agawied2910]

@@kernicechance852 forget the police do exactly as the original comment said. Locals know each other and if some hoodlum drunk shows up with some brand new gear and a scooter everyone knows whats up.

[@carterwatson3967]

I'm sorry that happened to you. St. Maarten is actually two different countries with similar names but separate police forces. If you were robbed on the Dutch side, did you report it to the Dutch police or the French police? Jurisdiction can be a significant issue in St. Maarten.

[@carterwatson3967]

I'm glad y'all posted this maybe it might make a change for us

[@bubbleobill267]

After watching this I’m going to be brutally honest. You guys were a soft target and got played beautifully. You were trashed when you’re on land, you didn’t lock up your boat, you left valuables laying around and you didn’t turn your security system on. You were very, very lucky not to have been beaten to a pulp by the locals too. Tourists go missing in places like this and are never seen again with no one knowing what happed to them. I have really enjoyed watching your journey from day one. For the love of God please be a little wiser in your life choices!.

[@menow.]

Yep. they act like drunken-partying college kids and got what they should have expected. They behave like children. They need to grow up. You're in a foreign country, with your entire life contained in one small boat. DON'T GET DRUNK! PS: And what's the deal with going everywhere in flipflops? If they had been wearing real shoes of some sort, things would have gone a lot better for them during the chase.

[@Jittombrady]

Amen brother. Raff b careful out there 😮

[@HiloBoiz808]

100%

[@ByrdsEyeViewSailing]

Sage advice.

[@shawnchurch316]

@bubbleobill267 Wearing a shirt with the name and logo of your yacht is not a good idea. The boat should have a completely different legal name than the KZbin channel name.

[@Sam-qr9wu]

When I was stationed in the Philippines in 1980, a wise old Chief gave me a golden nugget of wisdom, "Don't tempt the have-nots".

[@antasg.]

✅♥💯

[@goldendredger]

Report that DJI drone to DJI as stolen if someone tries to send it in for service they will keep it. And if they connect it to update it DJI WILL lock it down so it's bricked. Either way keeps them from using it. Just call DJI and tell them it was stolen. Also if you have the DJI care replacement package they will replace it!

[@KCadbyRacing]

Good info...

[@kurtdebergh3070]

Spear It Animal - Did you register the Remote ID for your drone? If so when activated you should be able to locate it up?

[@stuckcamping]

That's the whole scam, jet ski owner is kingpin and hangs with the tourists while his gremlins "head out early" knowing exactly who owns which boats. All while kingpin is laughing and boozing up the tourist. This absolutely sucks, gutted for you two.

[@GreybeardMO]

And the cops? Lead guy is paying them... no chance they're going to help.

[@wavelandpd5]

No doubt. Orlando is the lookout!

[@davestevens4263]

Organized crime ! Fk these people

[@Fatpumpumlovah2]

Wait for a call fool. U think deformation is only in the usa? Dumbarse americans

[@youngsplash2600]

The homeboys on the scooter his wild

[@lonniepee9804]

Living in Nicaragua, a cat burglar got my laptop. I reported it to the police who said that a detective would pay me a visit. That never happened. When I relayed the story to a cop friend of mine, he asked how much I bribed him with. When I told him that I didn't bribe him, he told me that I shouldn't expect any further investigation.

[@Ipskerbibl]

At least they will do something if they get paid, in Costa Rica they steal drugs and don’t arrest the offender. Then they resell them.

[@sailingliberator3395]

Not good for tourism. They just screwed the whole island. .. good on you for standing up.. glad you are alive.

[@cliveklg7739]

FO, rich tourists go to these poor countries and exploit them and expect everything to be handed to them for very little.

[@unknownsxm]

They didn’t screw anything for us living in SXM. Robberies happen all the time here in Saint-Martin and all over the world may I add. Corruption is everywhere and not everyone is genuine. it’s unfortunate that it happened but these people went to the Dutch police station for a crime committed on the French side of the island. Know where you’re going before you go there. This video has been posted at least 1-2 years after the fact because that’s how long ROXXY BEACH has been SHUT DOWN.

[@Unapologeticshaa]

I'm sorry this happened too them and Sasha is one brave woman but @ sailingiberator3395 this situation is not going to stop or screw our tourism .... i seen worst-case then this St.Maarten tourism will always continue now and forever

[@Morrisfactor]

I'm very glad no one was seriously hurt - the outcome could have been a lot worse. My brother had a similar episode 35 years ago in New Mexico where he worked at Los Alamos Lab - he was a big athlete too - but four Hispanic guys jumped him, kicked him unconscious - he spent ten days in the hospital with a fractured skull and swollen brain. Never recovered, had permanent brain damage, has been a homeless person ever since. I relate his sad story only to point out that chasing someone over a stolen item can sometimes end tragically. You can replace stolen property, but not your life or health....

[@Movieman1965]

I hope those 4 hispanic dudes were arrested and prosecuted! What happened to your brother is terrible.

[@Morrisfactor]

@@Movieman1965 They WERE arrested - four brothers - and tried before a judge without my brother (or any other of the many witnesses) being present. The brothers claimed that my brother attacked them - in a Safeway parking lot on a Sunday morning! The judge fined them $100 each and let them go. The judge had the same last name, we have often wondered if they were related. It's been tough to watch my brother's decline, knowing what he once was.

[@dwork9451]

Always carry and you will not have that problem.

[@agawied2910]

@@dwork9451 nice thing to say in retrospect dude. Also doesn’t ensure that you don’t get got in Mexico

[@daneulekowski929]

When tourists stop spending cash on the island, the people of the island will handle these clowns. Sasha, please don't get hurt reacting so quickly. Have fun guys

[@HighFlyer-p8x]

No they wont. This stuff been going on for decades and gets worse. Still best island in world.

[@Jason-yo1ee]

When you have a burglary it’s not the the theft it’s the invasion on your home / your castle(boat)

[@fredb.3488]

It happened in French side and honestly, I’m not surprised by what you experienced with the police and their response. Unfortunately, we’re used to this. They rarely lift a finger for things like this, which is both shameful and disappointing. You’re approaching this situation from an American perspective, where property is property, and the right to defend yourself and your home is deeply ingrained. But for Europeans, even if they share the same mindset as you, they know they don’t have the same rights. The concept of standing your ground or having multiple options to protect your family and property is almost unheard of here. That said, I’m glad you took a stand. Regardless of what others might think, I think it’s important to show that people can’t just do whatever they want without consequences. One day, these repeat offenders might cross someone even angrier than you and face a much harsher response. Anyway, we love your channel, and we love both of you! Happy New Year 2025, and keep making us dream! Best regards, A French fan

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thank you 🍻

[@mesflyer]

No. Roxys and the police station in the video are both on the Dutch side.

[@GyrocopterGirl]

unfortunately even in the USA you have no more state of law. it is all f...... up. our dog got stolen in the Carribean by a white american women (couple) fought two years in court in the USA to get our dog back. Guess what as a foreigner in the USA you don't stand a chance to get your property back (our dog), the Judge didn't even give credit to all our prove, instead took the thief's word as the whole truth; and the media where spreading lies without even blinking with their eye once.... and when you confront them they are too coward to even face you. its the same all over the world, law abiding citizens paying taxes and working for their living are getting screwed; and criminal are being protected. we the people are the only ones who can make a change, no one else will. yes it was not well thought about, but glad that Sasha is alive, what i mean with that is, she reacts like a normal person would react, when someone has stolen your property and gone through your personal stuff, and acting accordingly. But very happy that nothing happenend to them!!!

[@roginutah]

​@@mesflyer Martinique would be French side, St. Martin the Dutch, so far as I know.

[@nicolasm9732]

@@roginutahno

[@BurtKwouk77]

We need more content from you! Missed you guys. Well done Raph, mans done good

[@timrobinson1393]

Been there on vacation, places mad sketchy all kinds of scamming people. We should’ve go put reviews on the police department how they don’t care.

[@stuffilike4498]

Happy new year you crazy mo fo's. 🎉 Glad you got out of that with minimal damage. That could've escalated real fast 😮 air tags for more subtle detective work! 👍

[@RefinerSimilitude]

I hid a Tile Pro in my scooter deck so I can always see the history of it's location. Apple Air Tag will notify the thief they are being tracked if they own an iphone. The system relies on the bluetooth of others who also have the Tile app on their phone, so it's probably less accurate in impoverished places, but your phone can activate the "find" noise when you are close.

[@seriouskite]

YES!!

[@harlowecustommicrogreens]

To say you were lucky is an understatement. Never run into unknown territory unarmed. That emotional response is what ends you up in a cargo container headed for Africa and Raf dead on the beach.

[@glennkoenig6078]

So glad you are OK from this bad experience. Continue to enjoy your life and spread your joy. Consider this an expensive crash course in situational awareness and security. Re-evaluate your protections thoroughly, then put this behind you as you continue this great journey. Be safe.

[@lady_3077]

Holy crap, Glad you both are alive and safe. It's obvious its a big theft ring, The cops not doing anything makes you wonder if they are in on it as well. I think it would be a great idea to get a loud siren alarm and keep the boat lit up. A loud siren alarm with motion sensor would great for boaters not only keep your boat and belongings safe but also alert other boaters as well. Just a thought. Love ya both stay safe and happy new year

[@murrat]

I enjoyed St. Martin. Cheapest clear in/out. Everything you need is there. Many, if not all of the island have thieves praying on tourists, so best to keep your guard up and light your boat up. I used solar powered motion lights and a cockpit LED light. Locked my dingy and motor every night with heavy chain. So many solar powered security cameras on the market for ~$100 as well that would be perfect if pointed toward the stern swim platform. They have light and an alarm sound that will scare off the thieves.

[@KashDahKid]

keep yourself and your items safe, don’t look vulnerable or too valuable and you won’t get bothered. Petty crime is the only concern in small islands like these.

[@daled8221]

Probably should be locking up your cabin when you leave!!! Glad everyone made it out safe!

[@austinbarnett1]

That stolen scooter and drone likely cost the Island a couple million dollars over the next year

[@TheCorsair]

There is a thin line between bravery and stupidity. You are very lucky to have avoided serious injury or worse.

[@SpearItAnimal]

Yeah we know 😅

[@alg54]

I think they made the point very clear in the video.

[@haxsys]

Thank you Captain Obvious!

[@TheCorsair]

@ sorry, I stopped watching when it got stupid.

[@carllategan-lv3bg]

@@SpearItAnimal Bull shit... You can stand up for yourself or you can cower and be a victim!! (again and again).... In any case Head butting a Tiger shark is a lot more dangerous!! Raf has the skid mark to prove it!

[@DavidClemens-y3h]

Just watched a KZbin video about you two standing-up to thieves. Just wanted ya to know, it’s this viewers belief that yes,though dangerous, it was inherently the right thing to do! Never underestimate the power of doing the right thing! GOOD FOR YOU!!!

[@saildive6]

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

You need a Dobermann. Or at least some pictures of one or two taken on your boat to show the locals.. I was in the Navy 100 years ago. We were in the VI having a great time with some Cruisers at a bar. One of the couples we met was anchored off toward our ship. Some of my crew and I, were headed back on a motor whale boat and we were passing the boat our new friends owned. My buddy saw someone on the boat with a flashlight and said he was robbing the boat. We talked our boatswain into making another pass by their boat. Sure as shit, all of us saw the guy with the flashlight and it wasn't either of our new friends. He radioed our ship to send another boat. (ARMED)..... Our ship radioed the local cops and within about 5 minutes the boat was lit up like the sun was shineing. We held the guy until the local cops got there and he was arrested. He had been loading everything he found into a boat that I couldn't believe floated at all... The owners of the boat were brought out to their boat to verify their stuff and the woman, (who looked a lot like Sasha's sister), open handedly hammered the robber in the face, breaking his nose. The cops did NOTHING!! hahaha... Anyway, that night we stopped a robbery and showed some locals that the US NAVY is NOT to be fucked with..... I am very sorry this happened to you and glad you made it back to the boat in one piece. Get a Dobermann.....

[@agawied2910]

@@SteveP-vm1uc that story is cool as fuck

[@shawnchurch316]

I just contacted the tourism board and let them know that I will never visit their island and I will tell everyone I know to avoid the island due to crime and boats getting robbed at anchor with the police refusing to do anything. Everyone needs to contact the tourism board. What is the name of the jet ski rental business, I have a few hundred seasoned yelp accounts.

[@kevincameron9033]

Yeah, put them on blast. Jetski guy is 100% involved, probably his gambit. Sharing the name of the business will help others potentially get get scammed.

[@shawnchurch316]

@@kevincameron9033 I took screenshots of Orlando from this video to post in other places. Without a doubt, he is the ring leader orchestrating these yacht burglaries. Foreign tourists have always been the perfect marks because they are unfamiliar with the legal system and in some places the language barrier is a factor and the people aren't going to be there long and don't want to ruin the rest of their vacation time hunting down information. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if he is also involved with credit card fraud and identity theft.

[@CPTCleoTorris]

Supply all the info to tourism board and post everywhere you can. The money or lack of will get the local police to react.

[@BillJohnston-y7o]

I'd never go to that sht Island, they don't control thiefs there is no reason to go there.

[@MegaDeansy]

Excellent idea - gonna do the same !

[@markchris007]

OMG - that was sooooo stupid of Sasha. You guys are really lucky to have survived this incident without any harm. Think before you engage in a back street fight with locals. Really. Stuff gets stolen all the time in the Caribbean and yachts are frequently invaded by burglers. Amazing how stupid this guy was not to rob more valuable stuff and hiding it until off-season.

[@seriouskite]

OK starting from the Title of this.I was going to just let it go. BUT y'all know who Can? TO Rob or act of Robbery is with some sort of threat on your life etc. for your shoes, watch, Krugerand fool on the neck. Our sailing King and Queen of these here waters were Burgled, Burglarized. The threat was a bit later when the Caribbean beef was moving a couple of them horny toads could've snatched you up. SLAVERY!! When you were not cleaning the men and super boys. You would be cleaning and cooking for reals. Anyway i saw the title freaked and stoked y'all good.

[@anthonyblackman7669]

These were rookies, very harmless kids, and that’s why they weren’t severely hurt. But yes they do need to be careful. Even the toughest guys would not have entered a strange town and act bad ass, it was very poor judgement on their part indeed.

[@glen6258]

Definitely the best sailing couple on KZbin!! You guys are awesome

[@rboston33]

So glad you are safe. I think a lot of us were worried about you. Don't disappear like that again

[@geniksonthego8963]

Good on you for getting that scooter back, regardless of how it might have turned out. Corruption and thieves need to be dealt with sometimes in a way they don’t expect.

[@wolddiego]

This is the best video you guys have ever put out...what spectacular action to catch the crooks and how you confronted them... Amazing 😜

[@bertsteen2014]

Sorry to hear about the scooters. That sucks. Note. The next time you need to clean a cut you should use baby shampoo. It doesn’t burn so you end up cleaning it better and it doesn’t damage the fresh “meat” as much helping with the healing.

[@sailingcarpevita128]

Get the message St.Marten!

[@bueferry4657]

Is America and other countries any better ? Because the last time I check it’s worst

[@tlr-nut7275]

Yes! Much better!

[@bueferry4657]

@@tlr-nut7275 keep fooling yourself 😂

[@jamescox4823]

@@bueferry4657 only in the cultural centers is it bad

[@sneakerhead721]

​@@bueferry4657 I don't know if ur from sxm but I sure am fam... What about'ism is not the way we move forward and improve guy. Them boys was on some Bs no denying or excusing it.

[@sveoti]

Did you submit the burglary to Caribbean Safety and Security Net? The stall, delay, rob you while you party is pretty standard tactic. You’ve pictures of the suspects can help other cruisers.

[@SpearItAnimal]

We called in to the cruisars bet the next morning, made a police report and reported it to CSSN!

[@charleypalmer7922]

Scumbags island 😮😮😮😮

[@scottwhitfield1456]

@@SpearItAnimalSo I'm confused about the police report; from the video it seemed the police were not interested in taking a report. Can you clarify?

[@Kayyy-q8z]

@@SpearItAnimalconfusing

[@andersonautomotive]

​@@scottwhitfield1456they took the obligatory report, and then said "don't call us, we'll call you"

[@TifaLockhart5]

As a local.. this is very disappointing! I’m sorry you went through this. Thanks for posting! What a bunch of scammers shaming our island. Best everyone sees their faces!

[@bueferry4657]

This happened a year or two ago there’s more to the story that they aren’t saying .. the guy that had their electric Scotty wasn’t the one that stole it..all of this for views & to promote their sponsorship lol

[@deyluvvchi]

I am a local too and I do have mixed emotions about this. Like everyone says, you guys are lucky you didn’t get beaten or worse. Nowhere in the world should you chase down a local group (while intoxicated) & expect a happy ending. Thats was just reckless on your behalf. I don’t see an issue in highlighting problems or concerns but that doesn’t make it right to tear down the entire island/country.

[@rickanderson4983]

You know the old saying… ‘Don’t shit where you eat’. or is it ‘Don’t bite the hand that feeds you’? either one works for me!

[@SailingZatara]

Thieves (often referred to as “pirates”) are a common occurrence in the sailing community. The more the public (locals) sees that we won’t take it sitting down, (Go Sascha!) the less likely they may be to board a boat and grab stuff. Cruisers would NEVER pop into a local’s house and steal their stuff! In fact I think it’s safe to say that has NEVER happened!! Aside from grabbing a weapon, a camera + a big audience is sometimes the only defense a sailor has. Glad you guys were ok.

[@SpearItAnimal]

Thanks guys! Getting a lot of heat for this one 😂😅 People think it’s all for the views and we’re trying to wreck the island which is far from the truth. All we want is some awareness brought towards the ongoing robberies that no one has seemed to care about until now 🍻

[@willfogarty2974]

I just recently went on a cruise and St. Maarten was a stop. I did that exact zip line 3:03 . I have to say the ski lift to get to the top was scarier then the zip line.

[@akiyarogers]

The great animated ditale ☠️😂😂 Shasa walking and yall running 😂😂☠️☠️

[@Scriptures-say]

You guys acted recklessly, but I'm glad you did something about it. Exposing the scammers is what we all should be doing

[@MasterRodneyGreen]

Come to Dominica for the Carnival. You guys will love it. Very safe island, friendly people, and great food. Not to mention all the rivers and waterfalls and much more.

[@bearparts]

Missed you guys, glad you are back at it.

[@3tsedwards]

Glad you are all safe. Skipping St. Martin until the Authorities start going their job.

[@MrBIGBOBBO]

Strangely, when you're old and grey, the memory of Sacha charging a St. Martin street gang will be one of your fondest memories. You guys are the best KZbin story tellers!

[@thrive.offgrid]

Ugh this one was hard to watch! I was cringing, I cried with Sash, and also felt my heart PUMPING for you both. Glad you made it out with no external injuries. So sad that you have to deal with the stress of someone in your home. Bless y’all.

[@FishingwithCristina]

I'm sorry that happened to you I know exactly how you feel. My boat was broken into and they stole the solar panels, 2 lithium batteries, a 5,000 watt Honda generator, the charge controller the power converter, and a 25 horsepower Mercury engine. And the cops did nothing and this didn't happen to me on a remote island. It happened to me in key largo and the cops didn't want to give me a police report. I didn't notice what else they stole I just sold the boat. I was mad because my boat was broken into, but I got even more pissed off when the cops. didn't do anything they treated me like the criminal and not the victim.

[@nickwinn]

Florida has a good stand your ground law that allows you to protect your property with lethal force. You can pursue the criminals and continue to protect your property.

[@Movieman1965]

Wow! Those bastards!

[@tank5611]

🤣 🤣 🤣 I don't think thas how that works u have to be home when they break in and be in fear for ur life or ur family's life

[@agawied2910]

@@nickwinnnot how stand your ground works at all. Giving this advice will lead someone to a premeditated murder trial if they listen to you. Not cool at all.

[@landosharks9669]

​@@nickwinn No. This is the problem with biased and inaccurate news reporting romanticizing & glorifying guns & vigilante justice. Go read the SYG law.

[@edwinvasquez7051]

That girl is brave for stepping up and getting back her scooter

[@jamesmcnally2519]

Sometimes one must kick ass and chew bubblegum and well Sasha was all out of bubblegum 😂. Glad everything worked out (kind of) and no one was hurt too bad! Totally understand the mix of feelings when someone invades your home!

[@pyrocl0]

Duke Nukem 😂

[@jamesmcnally2519]

@ and a quote from a radio show called “The Champ” it fits her very well! She snapped and out comes the Viking :)

[@leanneadams2549]

I liked this comment !!

[@earthkeyper]

Rowdy Rodney Piper coined the phrase in the movie, They Live. "I came here to kick ass and chew bubble gum .. and I'm all out of bubble gum ".​@@jamesmcnally2519

[@anthonyblackman7669]

@@jamesmcnally2519yeah, hope she doesn’t try that bullsh!t in hunduras or Puerto Rico, especially with that gung ho yankee attitude. She just got lucky that these were dumb kids and not real street animals. it could have gone differently had it been in the Dominican Republic or some other destination where the out come could have been tragic. FK all that tough guy bullsh!t, especially in a strange land. These things are replaceable, but your life isn’t. Live to fight another day.

[@rayadkins6429]

This week my family were looking into vacation spots, after seeing how the police handle this we will be going elsewhere. Love your videos though be careful! Have fun!

[@AbominableJoshie]

I just cancelled my trip to St Martin. There's plenty of other options for islands to go visit.

[@fredbugden3511]

Sadly most of the Caribbean islands are just as bad.

[@AbominableJoshie]

@@fredbugden3511 Next on my list was St. John. I'll take my chances there.

[@HighFlyer-p8x]

None as good as SXM, your loss.

[@MIUBHI007]

@@fredbugden3511 Exactly! it’s hilarious how people just don’t understand this.

[@GyrocopterGirl]

@@fredbugden3511 sad but true. try Bonaire or Aruba... they are very safe compared to the rest.

[@andydelapoer]

I had a friend Simeon, a wild gregarious guy who was always living the life that we all wished we were. He was on a kiting holiday in Brazil with a group of friends, Simeon was not feeling great and decided to stay home and recuperate rather than go to dinner with the others. He woke up to hear people burglarizing the house, they were stealing the kites... Simeon came out of his room with a screwdriver and challenged them, they pulled a gun a shot him. Simeon was able to call his friends and say "I have been shot'', by the time that they got back to the apartment he had bled to death. The thought of this wonderful man lying on the floor and bleeding out, feeling his life force slip away, still haunts me 15 years later. There is no amount of equipment or money that would justify his loss in this pointless way. What you experienced is an incredibly cheap lesson. Be smarter from now on.......

[@SpearItAnimal]

I am so sorry to hear about your friend, that is incredibly sad. It’s definitely not worth risking your life for material things and Sascha is very aware of that now!

[@anthonyblackman7669]

@@SpearItAnimal great advice dude, thumbs up. Sorry for your loss.

[@x-raycat323]

Skinny girl almost got you guys killed 🐓

[@jaysnowden2]

My 88 yr old mom invited a lady in her house who ended up stealing from her even after my mom literally gave her $500 (she had a sob story). Mom lives in the country and for 60 years never had any problems. Now she can’t be alone. All because her home and trust were violated. I personally now realize that entire feeling. Glad you both are ok.

[@BriansEncounters]

Happy New Year! hope you both have a great year

[@SpearItAnimal]

Happy New Years!! 2025 💪🏼

[@CodyR-wh2nl]

missed seeing your videos and what better way to come back out of the wood work than a THRILLER like this one! had me glued to the screen!

[@angelvelez6554]

Just saw your video. One thing you did wrong was not have a GPS on your devises this way, you can see where they are. Second is when in the island NEVER get super friendly with local especially when drinking. You were set up by that group when they were drinking, getting information about what your boat. They left to scout youboat because they added a person letting them know what you guys were up to. Install camaras and light that will flash on night when activated by doors or any area of your vesel this way, they will leave because everyone can see lights flash

[@marky5493]

yeah another tip is when they ALWAYS ask how long you staying, you to make out you here for longer than you really are, then suddenly you packed and gone . once they know your final day they know that's the last chance to get something they got their eye on from you.

[@darwinsouthard1822]

You all got some kick ass spirit best to stay safe and secure. smooth sailing.

[@ryanmotz664]

Some gas money to leave 😬 Makes you sick when people invade your home. Very uneasy

[@GodRock369]

The Cruising Community needs to boycott this corrupt island.

[@MIUBHI007]

Things like this happen on all of the islands…Locals are used to tourists going there to spend money, knowing most are only there for a day so they get what they can. Not much that you can do about it but protect yourself and your belongings.

[@pa8978]

This happens also in the great US. That doesn't mean that the whole US is corrupt?

[@keithdyar7122]

If you're going to boycott this island because it's corrupt, then you need to boycott every single other island in the Caribbean. They are all the same. Pretty theft is always an issue on these islands. Be aware, be smart, and try not to make yourself an easy target.

[@keithdyar7122]

If you're going to boycott this island because of corruption, then you'll need to boycott every Caribbean island because they are all the same. Petty theft is a problem in the Caribbean. You just need to be smart, minimize your risks, and don't make yourself a target. This trio targeted them, gained their trust and probably talked about things like what kind of boat they had, where it was anchored, cool stuff they had on their boat etc. the lesson here is to be careful who you get chumy with and what you tell them. There are apps like noforeignland with details of all reported crimes that help you identify hot spots and anchorages to be wary of. Keep your dinghy locked up while on shore and never ever leave it tied up or even locked up in the water behind your boat overnight. Good chance it will eventually find a new home.

[@GyrocopterGirl]

@@MIUBHI007 wrong, if we would stick together and not spend our money on islands like that and make it clear why we prefer to stay on the boat for partying and eating, the locals would be so much more interested in improving security on the island. and those locals can only behave like because they are backed political agendas; where even the police becomes a betrayer to the own people.

[@chhindz]

Maybe you could have motion sensor, hooked up to spot lights and loud siren.

[@angeliquebelluomini7797]

That really could’ve gone sideways. Glad it didn’t! Happy New Year 🎊 🥂

[@brilog69]

That was pretty screwed up the police wouldn't go after their own. They must bet helping them steal. I'm glad your okay!!

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

Happy new years. Missed you guys. You guys are crazy. Love it

I wonder if St Martin realizes this incompetence or simple disregard was going out on uTube for everyone to see. The crime history against boaters was particularly disturbing. I know it’s the last place I’d book for a vacation.

[@anastasiagennaro3242]

It's like that everywhere, and frankly making a video to go down an island is ugly! and frankly we don't need anyone like you on our island, people who don't know the difference believing that we're all like that on the island Tchipps

[@MM_in_Havasu]

So sorry to hear that you guys got robbed! Glad you found your stuff, it's unfortunate that being in an area with such criminal activity going on could have caused you serious problems. Also glad no one was hurt over this, too. Spread the word about what happened and go forward, and may the wind be at your backs with fair winds and following seas! Safe travels, you two!

[@redbaronfpv8555]

Remote ID is in all DJI drones.

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Love you kids! So sorry this happened to you. Glad you weren't hurt. 🥂🍾Happy New Year!🥂🍾 And safe journey. ❤

[@backthebadge4009]

Boats don’t just get rummaged through…..You left valuable stuff out and didn’t lock your boat up……This is on you folks…LOCK YOUR BOAT UP!

[@SpearItAnimal]

You’re right…home invasion/burglery is perfectly okay if the doors unlocked 👍🏼

[@backthebadge4009]

@ I am not saying anything about this being ok. I hate thieves, but don’t make it easy for them. I am a former cop of 30 years, and cruiser. We lived on our boat for 7 years. We always tried to make our boat a hard target for thieves. We locked the companion way when away or at night. The top step had a sensor pad, that when stepped on, activated a very loud alarm speaker that was mounted half way up the mast. Any hatches large enough to climb through had a metal cross bar which we flipped up and locked from the inside when we were away or at night. This allowed us to leave the hatches open for cooling. We also cable locked anything on the deck, so that it couldn’t be easily stolen. We never left anything expensive in the cockpit. We locked it down below. We stayed in many locations which had dodgy locals, and never got broken into or had stuff stolen, where others around us did. Yes it’s a pain to always lock things up but to us it was worth it.

[@landosharks9669]

Victim blaming. That's nice. Sasha, time to ditch the swimsuit for pants and sleeves. Wouldn't want to tempt anyone who lacks self control. 🤬 They stole 3 things- 1 item for all 3 involved. Orlando likely ended up with the drone for use of the jetski. Hope DJI can help you out with that and lock it down. Glad y'all recovered one of them.

[@kate323]

Hope this video drives attention to this problem that is majorly impacting liveaboard Caribbean cruisers. Thanks for sharing this vulnerable series of events for us all to learn from. Crazy story, glad you guys got out safely. That was sketchy. It makes me hesitant to wear my boat merch when we are off the boat…

[@robinstepanek1345]

Ugh! We are so sorry…. It’s such a violation 😡 It is not in the locals best interest to steal from the cruisers. Post it on every cruisers website warning others. Post his face also, it’s a great deterrent. Happy New Year and what evil people- to pretend friendship and then turn on you. Happy New Year and don’t let it ruin your beautiful personality 😍 SV Dulcinea

[@niftysin]

Raff is the luckiest dude on the planet!

[@olanderdecastro52]

Seriously, poor judgment there. 110 pound girl chasing after a gang of criminals on their turf. Just buy another scooter next time.

[@honeykhernandez7934]

You scary

[@anthonyblackman7669]

Those were not real criminals, that’s why they got off easy, these were thieving punks. real criminals don’t mingle with the population, especially tourist, but point well taken.

[@julianbatcheler9970]

So true. They are so lucky not to have ended up dead or badly hurt.

[@Tomc8030]

I hate this happen to you guys! You guys truly got lucky to get one scooter back, and y’all diffidently left that neighborhood with the best possible outcome. . Have a good NEW YEARS and please be safe. . Still loving y’all from East Texas.

[@grantfoster994]

Little hint; peroxide doesn’t sting like alcohol does, and it cleans and disinfects better.

[@BryanHolmes-j4r]

Can understand the rush of blood probably would have done the same, but glad you guys got away with it be careful love the channel ❤

[@philiproller662]

Put it out there like it is, St.Martin is a very dangerous place..😢

[@adythebaddie]

Is Not I live here

[@pg8393]

If that's the case, everywhere is dangerous 😂.

[@iiamcalii]

oh please its not.

[@JonathanDorsette]

It's not I'm born an live here It's safer than us fir shore 😂😂

[@leehoffman3604]

I'm really glad you are all OK. Sasha, you never need to worry about me stealing anything from your boat. YOU, young lady, are a badass. And how did you video the entire thing? That blows me away.

[@user-sx4yu3nw4j]

Definitely taking St. Martin off my list of cruising destinations. There are far too many other options to put up with that level of corruption and organized crime. Hopefully the law-abiding residents wake up. Their entire economy is 80% tourism, so they need to put pressure on the police and elected officials to crack down on crime and corruption like this… or literally everyone will suffer as word spreads throughout the cruising industry, i.e. cruise ships & sailors.

[@audreyetjulienmathieu4767]

man you guys are the best !!!!!!! :) love you guys

[@patraic5241]

I'd make sure this video ends up in the hands of the Port Master and Governor of the island. This is a huge black mark on the anchorage. If it gets around that thieves can steal from boats there and the police won't do anything cruisers will start avoiding the place. Serious business when your economy depends on tourism.

[@scottwhitfield1456]

💯

[@58dorsett]

Unfortunately this is the norm on a lot of the islands in the Caribbean. You were lucky things didn't escalate, and yes the authorities won't lift a finger. Best advice I can give is invest in a good electronic security system with lights, and sound, and some high quality locks. The dinghy, and outboard motor are also targets for theft. Just make it real difficult for someone to get at your stuff, and they will pass it up looking for an easier target. Also avoid getting chummy with any locals as a lot of them are running some kind of scam. If you reflect back on the situation, you really did set yourselves up as a prime target for being robbed.

[@FatherTech]

Sht it’s a good thing raff is a big guy, and you guys had family/backup so it wasn’t just two of you. Those guys looked like they haven’t ever been confronted before. But man that could have turned really bad. Glad you guys turned out ok and got some of your stuff back. I hope St. Martin deals with this shit or it will just get worse.

[@debbiecarrico30]

Glad you all didn't get hurt. Sasha tell your Mom & Dad I said hi! HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉❤

[@FireyFlyman]

Well now you can cross St Martin off my bucket list.

[@badcat4707]

same here

[@GyrocopterGirl]

we have been there 2008; was already the same... and i can imagine that it has just gotten worse.... therefore we are boycotting places like that. And if everyone would do that they for sure would be interested in making a change.

[@mavlod]

Dude this can and DOES happen on literally any island, nothing about this makes St Martin special,

[@FredMas-gt2uh]

All of the ' islands are dangerous. Their cousin the chief of Police as well as their other cousin is a judge . They know nothing is going to happen to them. Grand Turk , Caymans, Angulia are all the same

[@zforgivemyenvy3988]

You guys so stupid it’s happens everywhere 🤦🏼‍♂️ it’s there fault they left the boat open and not locked

[@ByrdsEyeViewSailing]

Gosh I’m so thankful you are both okay! You got played and robbed and I’m so sorry people suck. Thanks for standing up on behalf of the sailing community. They need to know we don’t roll over and we can fight back. Next time devise a safer plan.🙈 That could’ve taken a wrong turn super fast! Keeping an eye on St Martin…maybe they need a boycott. Thanks for sharing the good and the bad. Happy New Year!🎉

[@neilmoores8163]

Was sailing in SXM from Nov 11 to Dec 11. Never felt comfortable on shore and always kept dingy Locked . Gran Case was scary on shore . Last night in SXM herd gunshots around midnight . Caribbean islands are dangerous, last Jan had Wallet stolen in Grenada it included my Passport and bank cards. You do not want to be stuck on an island with no passport and very limited cash. The Grenada episode was in the same marina where the US couple were hijacked and murdered. My incident in Grenada was just 15 days before, i remember their boat just before i got a temporary passport and was able to leave. Stay safe out there.

[@Psittacine-pp5yd]

Wow bad luck.

[@roginutah]

Caribbean, Central America seem to have the highest murder/capita rates on Earth, right now.

[@tainaparisot7542]

It was DEFINETLY not gunshots, but firecrackers.

[@elizabethmarte1858]

Don’t go to the Caribbean then

[@philipwalls4818]

Okay, so much to untangle there. First off, B giving you the heads up, is totally true to form. I know the feeling of violation, but you and Ben reacted in an understandably Polk County fashion. .. Amigo would be proud. But, seriously, Sascha stole the show.She was pissed! I get and appreciate that. Sascha looked as formidible as Colette if an animal or a child was abused. That gets fiece, quick. Glad y'all are safe. Glad you had backup. ❤

[@lilknight2356]

Last time I checked not even schools are safe in America 🙂 hmmm where is safer?

[@SpearItAnimal]

Yes there is crime everywhere but if there were multiple people reporting burglaries on boats in a particular area of America, something would be done. And if it wasn’t, well then someone like us would also speak up.

[@di3352]

What a terrible thing to happen. I hope you are both okay now. I couldn't stop crying after seeing you both in that frightening situation. Please stay safe. I saw another video recently, I think it was Lauren Landers, who had the same thing happen to her, stuff stolen from her boat. Might have even been the same place. Watching from Queensland, Australia, as usual. ❤

[@MegaDeansy]

Hopefully they send this to their tourist board - threatening their tourism money will get action.!

[@shaunyaddof6459]

Good for you, standing up to those criminals is what it takes for them to think twice. 👍🏻

[@domnick7886]

Loved St Martin used to be one of the top destinations. Always recommending to friends., no longer. We will never go back as this type of theft has become regular and must be acceptable to the government. Otherwise, the government put an end to it. That's bad for a place that earns a great deal from the tourist trade

[@GentilcoreYoga]

Those are bar flies; they are on every island. I lived on a small Caribbean island and owned a bar for 13 years; unfortunately they played you. They have nothing so they see an opportunity and they take it. Makes me not want to visit…like you said St Marten needs to get their act together. So glad you are all okay!! It’s people and situations like that, which have made me not trust locals….its upsetting

[@stormer6364]

Sorry this happened! Being robbed by the people you were drinking with was no coincidence! they were so many steps ahead, you probably even told them the name and description of your boat, they probably even invited you to their bar in the first place, how did they know your boat with so many others there? Unbelievable that they were even able to find it in the dark? You were totally set-up and unfortunately they now know you're a soft target and will know anytime the tender is on the beach they can board your boat. Ive sailed into many countries more dangerous than this and the police are in on these things they know the criminals and they choose not to do anything as if they do maybe there are consequences for their families. The best way to not be a target is to not present as you have anything to steal, dont wear anything flashy, don't have expensive things and dont tell people that you're on a boat, loose lips sink ships.. i guess the new scooters were too hard to resist ,must have been a nice Christmas present for someone. You do need to be more careful and learn to control your emotions, someone could of quite easily been stabbed and killed. I was once confronted by 3 guys one with a sword, i had nothing on me so could lose nothing.

[@vegasprogambler5336]

thats exactly what I was thinking....stupid, entitled Americans bragging about their lives....thinking they were making pals. these people HATE YOU without end. 'theres always a few bad apples'....nah, dude, there are LOTS AND LOTS in some places.

[@Davidspurs1882]

It just shows they're cowards, you were angry and that is totally understandable. Glad you didn't get hurt guys. ✌️

[@jjfore0921]

Ah, the post fight recap. Those will last a lifetime

[@PeterKNoone]

So glad you guys didn't get hurt and eff those people.

[@Mayleeyah2217]

Sorry this happened to you guys in our beautiful island. How long ago was it? Because the roxxy beach bar has been closed a few months now. Glad you were able to get your stuff back. The Dutch police don’t really cooperate with the French so if the robbery happened on the Dutch side but scooters found on the other side, that’s as far is it will go! Locals find their stolen stuff faster than police on this island..

[@unknownsxm]

They lack so much details in their story. Remember they completely shot & edited the video so they made sure make themselves look 100% like victims (which they were) and kept in every bit of information where they were lacking wisdom. We as an island are definitely wrong for this but these people feel they better than us. They believed we would all die without them. furthermore wherever they’re from got a much higher crime rate than us here in SXM ……

[@Mayleeyah2217]

@ I agree with what you are saying, details are lacking! Seems like this happened months ago and only now they doing a video on it.. that’s why I asked about the beach bar because all there is there now is a big construction site. Which isn’t cool, because we are in high season, and this kind of publicity won’t help.. they should be more transparent. As for making themselves « look good », that’s what Influencers, KZbinrs, etc are paid to do.. The guy from the video doesn’t look like the one they had drinks the night before with also.. but hey, I am just happy they are safe to tell their story!

[@unknownsxm]

@@Mayleeyah2217 I know these people, not personally but I know their faces and names very well due to the size of the island. and yes ROXXY beach has been shut down even before 2024. whatever happened to them was at least 1/2-2 years ago & today in January 2025 is when they decided to put this video up.

[@anthonyblackman7669]

Is the Roxy beach bar closed for good??

[@Mayleeyah2217]

Closed for good yes.. building condos in the place

[@alangreen7881]

Wow! What a crazy video! Sasha, you are a badass!! I am glad everyone is OK. I love your videos. Stay safe. Happy New Year!

[@WyckoffMode]

Well, St. Martin... I will NEVER go to your island EVER again. NEVER... Thanks for sharing and stay safe, mates!

[@HighFlyer-p8x]

Your loss. SXM is awesome, these thugs not so much.

[@neilmcalester]

What a ridiculous attitude! Is there no crime where you live?

[@MrCav74]

The locals obviously survive off of tourism, why wouldn't they punish the thieves instead of pretending it never happened? They're basically encouraging it by not doing anything, the Island isn't worth a visit IMO.

[@bueferry4657]

Great stay in your country where it’s worst 😅

[@anjeskuypers]

Stay where you are if there's no crime there. We will be here enjoying paradise without you 😆

[@tonyroberts7481]

Hate that you guys had to go through all of that but please remind Sasha that it’s just materialistic stuff and your safety is more important. I know the feeling though as I had the roof stolen off of my Jeep on Christmas Eve one time. Just glad you all are safe.