What Happens 1,000 Miles From Shore

[@SailingNahoa]

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[@wendywilliams3098]

Huge props to the sailors of the world bringing us scenes of things we would never see otherwise. No way could I get on a boat and be out of sight of land for 30 minutes much less 30 days. Thank you for the chance to see this amazing world!

[@nabinrajgautam7713]

❤❤❤

[@Nunyabizn3ss]

They actually have rather small props, on account of being a sailing vessel.

[@oneoldmanontheroad9034]

Ben "Let's have more fun!" Ashley "Oh god!..... but i do like go fast, but don't tear the new sail lol" Keep up the good work ❤

[@thill6771]

In 1980 we sailed SW from Galopagos to get into the trades ASAP, and then had a fine 23 day ride to the Marguesas. (Our full-keel boat was slow, but comfortable.) On the second day out, our son saw a number of pilot whales approaching from the north. Keeping the story short, we were surrounded by pilot whales from horizon to horizon for the next several hours. Clearly they were migrating south for the season. They came close to us, but never contacted the boat. Yes, the fishing boats had helicopters back then too. We really enjoy your videos - AND your beautiful children! Please keep them safe..........

[@Youtuber-k2p]

So after all that experience you don’t know how to spell * Marquesas or * Galápagos. That’s not something you’d get wrong if you’d actually been there. I think you made up your fantasy adventure.

[@thill6771]

@@KZbinr-k2p Actually did it twice. Typo error.

[@stony7827]

@@KZbinr-k2p bla bla bla....

[@adinalupas4627]

@@KZbinr-k2pok grammar nazi ok we get it! Your mom yelled to much at you

[@OBriantFishing]

@@KZbinr-k2pI think you’re miserable

[@mpetrino7330]

Ben, Ashley hi from Calgary. I just love that last interaction between father and daughter. Willa certainly knows what she wants its great she feels so comfortable asking. Wanting fish taco's is one thing, but asking to sit with dad to watch the stars is a lifetime memory for both of you. As a father of a daughter 31 now we still sit together and watch the stars, thanks for triggering great memories. Sail safe , thanks.

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Making mistakes is part of the human experience. Owning up to and being humbled takes character. 👏 I'm hoping Willa gets her fish tacos. 🌮🌮🌮🌮 Thanks for sharing.

[@debbiecollins1154]

Awwwww I absolutely love watching the kids. They are growing up so fast. Both children are adorable. ❤❤❤

[@juergenzenner4219]

The kids love the sea and will love the time to build the NEW home too. 😊❤looks like a happy happy family!!!

[@hhazelhoff1363]

Dude, 400 k plus on the subscriptions, you guys are freaking rock stars. LETS GO !!! Been watching you two, now four from the beginning. Hard works pays off, very inspiring, cheers

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

@hhazelhoff1363 YES! I believe La Vagabonde, Delos and Winns have more subs and that's all. Any other channel with more? Ok. Uma, Doodles, Zatara. Ones that I rarely watch.

[@hhazelhoff1363]

@@rickkwitkoski1976 it’s not about the subs, these guy are my favorite, they keep it real, and work for it. Some of the ones you mentioned are wacko’s, and probably trust fund babies

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

@@hhazelhoff1363 Real yes. Wackos... Dunno. Bobby on Doodles I rarely watch. It's mostly just a "jiggle show". But his nest egg came from being a pilot. La Vaga and Delos have worked their backsides off to be where they are. Uma... on a shoe string and worked hard. Zatara... Keith and co. He had a good job made lots of money before sailing. Winns... Dunno, but they had 200 K subs as Van Life people before sailing. TF babies? Maybe. Out of the 6 I listed that's the only one that might be but I'm not calling that.

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

@@hhazelhoff1363 The very first sailing channel I watched was Sam Holmes. His vids are real, cut and dried. Not much extra and no polish to them. But I like them. YT then served me Nahoa! Very much polished vids even in the beginning. And Canucks too! I lived in Victoria for 4 years. Ben mentioned Delos in an early vid so I began watching them going up Australia's east coast. I've followed maybe 50 channels. I've stopped watching some but still watch perhaps 30. There are some very good ones with low subs. Matt and Amy on Florence for one. No TF Babies there! They've worked their British Backsides off!

[@hhazelhoff1363]

@@rickkwitkoski1976 cheers, I have watches all of them. I like the guy from I believe Norway that goes out alone in his little boat during crazy weather. I like the solo guys.

[@rickwhite3757]

Still the best sailing channel!!

[@mattjohn5053]

YEEEEESSSSS! I love this channel! My escape on a Sunday! (Uk) Love you guys. You are giving your children the best life ever. Take care and see you nect video!

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

I can't imagine what you two must do to keep children occupied, mentally stimulated and exercised. You have my admiration.

[@tonybarnes3858]

Wow. Tons of nature, the water and sky, reality, physical exertion, family cohesion, plus any games or silly gizmos you might want to play with sometimes. They have what too many kids are deprived of. Unless you're kidding...if so sorry!

[@flack3]

Congrat on the 400k subs guys!!! Long time subscriber, much love from Montreal

[@z471]

I'm in complete tears of laughter at Bodhi's bucket bib eating pancakes. First bite, first deposit, lol. Brilliant.

[@leegrass6954]

Thank you so much -this was such a good video! It was so educational and it was like being on board. The things that interest you -the whales, the moon coming up, the current in the water- interest me-just everything that’s natural to sailing -there’s a lot of nature and how nature works. Thanks again -happy sailing -stay safe-catch you next time❤️❤️👍🙏

[@rbc5878]

Willa is sooo cute, she loves her fish tacos Ben. Brody is also very cute, they both are developing into very well adjusted kids, I think what they are really getting out of your journey is “patience “! Great parenting Ashley and Ben, thanks for the journey. from Cowichan.

[@mezanian]

Bohdi 😊❤

[@rbc5878]

Thanks, not paying attention to “spell check”🤨

[@LaceyJones-o5f]

We have enjoyed your channel for years. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your family with us all. I love that your kiddos will get to see all this for years to come, what a treasure.

[@stephenmacleod8524]

Great video guys! The kids seem to really like life at sea.

[@troybrooks2066]

The knowledge your little kids are going to have by 10 years of age will be far ahead of others! You both are such great parents and have given your 2 kids such a wonderful gift and life! Cheers from a VERY long time watcher in Nebraska!

[@JAYHARRIS85]

That if they don't fall off the back of the boat while the adults are up front making KZbin videos 😵‍💫

[@adinalupas4627]

@@JAYHARRIS85what do they call you, negative Nancy?

[@michaud399]

@@troybrooks2066 ever seen that study where they test children before they enter the schooling system and their classifies as geniuses then after they've been in school their tested again and their just average or barely average . So now imagine these two children how intelligent they'll be from travelling the world and being home schooled and how fit from an active lifestyle. Google's the mind for sure.

[@dsfsdfdsfsdf9806]

That's a fairy tale people tell themselves to justify denying their kids proper education and the ability to make friends, so that the parents can live their selfish lives

[@BBRAIN1977]

It is just crazy to know they clean the ocean's of fish and you cannot do anything against it

[@22bizbee]

Looks amazing. Keep the great videos coming. My daughter and I love to watch them together. She ask “Daddy, when are we gonna live on a boat?” Hopefully soon.

[@thomasbrasse3145]

At the 6 min mark- I seriously try to live with the same mantra. Love learning, have learned to love failure (sometimes) and try to laugh at it. Really enjoy you two and hope to see you out there someday!

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Love you guys, and love watching Willa & Bodhi grow! Safe travels. ❤

[@FawnGermerAuthor]

I've been following you forever. You both look fantastic now. What a beautiful family!

[@AustProd6]

Your episodes get better each time. ♥

[@gypsyroverontheroadintheword]

Little Willa is growing up before our very eyes❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@loveoracle8797]

Omg willa is so adorable. That little voice and her gorgeous little face and profile. Like a little dolly

[@sansan357]

Love watching you all for so long now. Never gets boring.

[@holodeckdragon8876]

such a privilege to share this journey. blessings!

[@MrJazz-yp9wg]

Amazing father & daughter evening time together. Just beautiful. Loved it.

[@mezanian]

Oh Willa, you're a little gem. Hope you guys are coming to Australia this round😊

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

The kids are so adorable! Both talking so well, and Willa telling stories! Beautiful sunsets! Fair winds and safe sailing!❤️

[@normancook4620]

You guys are the BEST ! Your inclusive commentary brings so much opportunity to develop Marine Components. Ben your coverage about the Birds on the forecast Safety railings is oh so true I just never thought about it until you addressed the Water consumption......Thanks for it!

[@Jeannie70]

I love you all!!! Thank you for all these experiences, I sit and watch every single video , loving watching the kids grow up and the way you guys parent. Amazing family , amazing marriage, amazing life. Js. Be safe and keep smiling

[@jimshanks9495]

Glad to see you all safe and enjoying life. Thank you for bringing the illegal fishing industry to the forefront. i am surprised that You Tube allowed it. i eat fish and meat but would gladly go on veggies if it meant not harming the eco system. As it is, i will not buy any fish coming from the Far East and unfortunately, CANADIAN grocery stores stock too much of it. Ttfn

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

@jimshanks9495 That boat wasn't necessarily illegal. You can look it up. But yes, so much illegal fishing is happening. We will soon be at a fisheries collapse just like the cod fishery collapse. Remember that? Salmon fishing in BC is nearing collapse too.

[@jimshanks9495]

@@rickkwitkoski1976 you mean the one experienced off the Grand Banks i CANADA? Yes, you do see it as i do.

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

@@jimshanks9495 Yeah. Cee eh? En eh? Dee eh? That's the place. We have... Rocks and trees and trees and rocks and... (x4) And... WATER!!!

[@markjennings2315]

Wonderfull to hear Willa chatting away with her Dad at the end segment ;-)

[@javyballfgcudad]

As a former federal agent - those boats also meet the pangas from Colombia and Ecuador with thousands of kilos of cocaine and pick them up with those hydraulic arms and then “fish” their way back to the Mexican coast - good luck getting the Mexicans to allow US to board them - gotta love it - love your channel !

[@michaud399]

My goodness your kids are gorgeous, geez I hope that didn't come across as creepy! I was just thinking of how I started watching you guys almost from the beginning when my son was 6-7 years old and now he's fifteen. And your kids are still small and I miss my little boy don't get me wrong it's amazing to see the man he's turning into but I miss my two foot tall little boy who I could pick up and hold instead of this 6'3" fifteen year old boy/man who's taken his place. Sigh life eh!! 😢

[@PyeGuySailing]

I would have sent an email to the Ecuadorian officials reporting that boat. Their overfishing is a serious problem

[@allanfifield8256]

Maybe after you are 100's of miles away.

[@PyeGuySailing]

@@allanfifield8256 why? It's not like the fishing vessel can intercept emails

[@allanfifield8256]

@@PyeGuySailing Out of an abundance of caution. But you are right.

[@wearewildonthewater]

Super seiners are actually pretty nice boats that bring you canned tuna. Those helos are for spotting fish and believe it or not they are pretty well regulated. 😊

[@PyeGuySailing]

1,000km out. Near the equator. Real maple syrup...❤🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@NomadSurvivor]

A life without CDN Maple Syrup isn't really life now is it. If I ran out at sea , there would be an Amazon Chopper dropping me another 5 gallons for my next passage. On a side note to Non Canadians .... Consuming at least 1 shot of Maple Syrup every morning can prevent colds and influenza. Try it. You'll be happy you did.

[@PyeGuySailing]

@@NomadSurvivor lol 😁

[@janicechilders4885]

Love watching your family!😊Love those kiddos❤

[@adelefritsch6294]

Another wonderful video, thank you guys safe travels

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Congratulations on 400k plus subscribers 🎉🎉🎉 prayers continue for your safety 🙏🙏😇💕💕💕⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

[@dansbrown1313]

Hello from Nanaimo guys, I'm a bit worried about Ben not getting good sleep so I'll share what I have done for the last decade or so. I have a cd player and when I go to sleep I play a cd called "Thundering Rainstorm", it"s an hour long but I'm asleep in just a few minutes. So I'm guessing you miss the rain hitting the roof in Victoria for so much of your life, you could try listening to rain falling. It's called the "Wet Coast" for a reason. I've been following your journey for several years and like thousands of others fell in love with Willa, panicked when she had her allergic reaction and Ashley so calmly used the epi pen and saved her and then along came Bodhi and you shared your life and little angels with all of us. Thanks and stay safe.

[@oceanwoods]

I grew up on a small sailboat in the Bahamas and Caribbean in the 70s/80s I’ve seen some heavy and scary stuff! Things definitely happen out of the sight of prying eyes…..

[@denisecole6128]

So many many things we, the average people, know nothing about. I just read about the human rights violations on these fishing vessels. Makes one wanting to boycott buying fish because there is no way to find where the fish comes from. Our society is scary.

[@sebastiensirois8915]

Love your approach to life. We are big fans

[@rokntesilver]

Losing sleep isn't good. Take care of yourself 🧠

[@rolandsbrz2]

Best sailing channel on KZbin!

[@seatopia]

Ive personally seen them inside the defined MPA boarders fishing with AIS turned off! Also free diving I unfortunately also saw a shark with hooks and fishing line attached to his jaw... Stay safe out there.

[@Vetteman372]

That's a pretty wild bib on your little boy. A recycle bib You drop food for later plus no mess on the floor

[@dansbrown1313]

Willa has the same one.

[@lorenzogonzalez8695]

New subscriber again from Miami! Thanks for sharing your journey

[@bdmenne]

One thing that sets you apart from many sailing channels is sustaining supplementing your diet by catching wild fish. Really wholesome along with the rest of the wholesomeness.

[@neilgunns8391]

Give Sea Shepherd your information. There’s different leaders there now, but I went to Taiji with them.

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thanks! You show the real passage. Joys and flaws.

[@WeAreDriversCar]

a Floatplane is always a nice toy :-) Every Sailor should have one on board

[@barbaraburdick1333]

Your kids are growing up so fast

[@nathantolton9711]

i love you guys! thank you!

[@ejs6010]

Love hearing Willa talk about fish tacos!

[@ashercohen4739]

Fascinating journey I enjoy watching you take care of yourselves

[@HarborsUnknown]

It’s crazy how many of those fishing vessels are out there! Surprising how close they came to you. Those wireless lavs do a great job with the audio!

[@ElviajedeBohemia]

Wow guys! First thing sailors ask on Polinesian Landfall to other sailors is how long it took to cross, second thing is: ¿Did you see the Chinese fishing fleet? We got caught on a fishing line just SW of Galapagos… luckily we cut it and left unharmed… but anything can happen. Thanks for sharing

[@TwinForce-e3m]

out of San Diego during the hey day, 4 speed boats and stern is a Net Skiff

[@ellnegro]

Sir I have that same sleeping problem. It's probably because you're thinking constantly. Always thinking about what needs to be done or problem that needs to be fixed. Your body may be asleep but your brain is going. The struggles of being a deep thinker.. 🙏🏾💪🏾🙏🏾💪🏾

[@TLJH53]

STICKER BOOKS AHHHH they were my fav also when I was a kid (back in the 70s) 😂

[@tracyoliver550]

Seems like yesterday we saw you in Antigua and “suddenly” you’re in the pacific. Time is so funny on a boat. At times, hours drag by and then weeks seem to evaporate!

[@tomtiernan8134]

Glad to see you guys still sailing. Where you headed? BOL as always.

[@MK-gr9qz]

True sailors... de luxe🏅

[@darlenemc3586]

Fish Tacos! How precious is Willa? She has excellent taste. She's be cooking them soon I bet! Meaning your children are very mature and smart for their ages! Stay safe and God Bless!

[@jimmisura6533]

Thank you for all the incredible beautiful and informative sailing vlogs. I’m absolutely hooked. Your children are so adorably cute. They look just like like beautiful little cherubs. Stay safe out there. ❤️from Florida 🌴🌴⛵️🏝️🐬

[@frankbalazs8816]

Be Careful and God bless you both ❤! Frank. Ohio.. 🇺🇸

[@mloret6745]

Thank you! Well done!

[@micahpaul20]

You guys are amazing parents!!

[@geoffstrebel2808]

@21:07 Holly and Ray! They have an equally cool channel!

[@dc1544]

Just think with hybrid motors you could have used 250-350 liters instead of 500. Having 1 diesel engine running while the other is using electric motor. also with big enough battery bank 90kw-120kw total means when its low wind and sunny you could do both electric motors for 4-6 hours a day using the sun energy. On your new boat if you are adding light weight solar get Yuma aka Cigs panels as they last 25 years and perform excellent compared to those cheap ones. I have solar and batteries on my house and 60kw is a nice start, I want 90kw and another 5kw of solar panels. With a hybrid you can run both engines for an hour to add 10-20kw into battery banks. So for every 3 hours running them you can electric motor for 4-6 hours. many options and fuel savings. To replace the added weigh of more batteries leave water tanks 50% full when sailing. Also have 1/3rd less diesel onboard.

[@jerrycooke6511]

You might know this already. When you look at a sunset the sun has already been down for about 30 minutes. You are seeing a refracted image of the sun setting further from your location.

[@antonditt1661]

Fishermen often switch of their AIS because other fisherman can tell by the pattern that and where they are fishing. They don't want to give away their secret fishing spots.

[@highvibe4839]

My hubby did a solo trip up the east coast of Australia a few years ago, the whales were plentiful, he was under sail during the day, however at night he had to switch motors on so as whales would hear his vessel as they swam all around him. Also a yacht in the recent Syd To Gold Coast Race had a device fitted to his keel which sounded a Ping warning to ward off the whales in the night. It would be interesting to learn if it was successful vs a yacht without the device. Ben a few years ago, there was a boat fishing like this in Australian waters, when the general public found out there was an uproar as to why they were allowed to remove our fish life (Tuna) in large numbers, large Corporations and Governments deals ??

[@PaulaS-jd9ts]

Love your work! ❤

[@10lauset]

Cheers for your 400K; from Edmonton.

[@thomas82160]

Willow is growing up, it's so great

[@Illuminati300]

Every time I see those kids without a lifejacket on I think those worst only because I grew up on the lake and seen a lot of floating bodies

[@polluxtroy1310]

Came here to look for this comment! I agree! They need lifejackets

[@The1BRICKLAYER]

YOOOO. I love your drift add. I aint even mad bruh

[@Wv8675]

Safe travels from the USA

[@Thaddy62]

I been Watching your Site Since before Kids was born very nice. Be Safe out there. God Bless you all

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

18,534th view happening - LIKE 1.9K+ posted at the 3:00 mark. The Drama At Sea: 13:01. And then 19:59 - AHHH!!

[@EK00481]

I wonder what that ELMQ 2 device is used for. Looks like it has solar panels and that sand is like the ballast maybe to keep the device at float. I suppose maybe it also sends data to a satellite. I am interested in crafting one for my own university dissertation project.

[@Immaculate_Perception]

What an adventure! I really enjoyed this. BTW....have you folks encountered any anomalies while underway? Ie: USO's, orbs, etc?

[@carltontweedle5724]

How you do this with two kid gives me a headache. Plus lack of sleep, me very crabby until lots or coffee. You need capes hero's.

[@davidwilliams7552]

So cool you took your mum sailing around the world

[@wahooandy1]

One time we were fishing at the Hurricane Bank/Shimada Seamount 17/117. And we had 11…yes 11 of those giant seiners swarming around us for days on the 2 square mile seamount. And we still caught lots of big yellowfin. We were on a 125 foot fishing boat out of San Diego California. It was crazy seeing all of the seiners there.

[@RogierYou]

You are awesome parents 🎈❤️

[@colinmansell3524]

Thanks for the show. The kids are having a ball. How or when is the new boat going?? I see Delos are in Queensland.

[@ryany4326]

Wow there's a fishing boat in the ocean. With their AIS off. Terrifying.

[@terencelarkin5959]

Willa is just so adorable

[@JonE_1984]

I bet it's crazy stargazing 😊

[@veronicabalfourpaul2288]

Long haul! Big ocean. Amazing.

[@pmorph]

Being a performance Cat guy (Pescott 11.7) I get your whole thing having a lower performance boat that gives you more space. So with the Code 0, what average speeds do you work on for your daily runs? 7-8 knots? Cheers Phil

[@MarkCosgrove-b3p]

I hope you keep lots of spear guns and slingshots handy. Especially now that you two have a family. Hi from Tacoma wa.