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My admiration for what @SailingNahoa has achieved is sky-high. No crew - apart from two tiny, 💫💫infant trainees - and constant maintenance work - yet you make viewers fall in love with sailing. You are a magical team, Ben and Ashley. Authentic. Refreshing. Real. 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Great video.

Pirates are an age old problem. Remember how Joshua Slocum famously put sharp metal tacks all over his deck at sunset. He then picked them up in the morning. Any bare footed local criminals boarding his boat at night ended up jumping overboard after stepping on the tacks. This was in the pre GPS era of early cruising. Low tech.

This episode was to me, was one of your best videos, the good, bad and ugly, a realistic view from your experiences and how you weigh the risks and not let them overwhelm your decision where to sail and depriving yourselves of some of the most interesting and exotic places in the world.

A salty old sea dog once told me to keep several beer bottles full of fuel on board. If approached by the enemy you take them on deck and act drunk and welcome them by throwing the open bottles to them in their boat. More often then not you wouldn’t need an ignition source as some would be smoking, however if you do a few extra bottles made as Molotov cocktails would do the trick

THAT'S WHY I ALWAYS SAIL ONLY FROM MY COMPUTER ROOM !!! 🇨🇦

Having a strong 6'4" man aboard helps. 😊 Thanks for sharing.

I’m not a big believer in going anywhere you can’t get away with having an assault rifle. I was in the merchant marine for 8 years and we tended to view yachtsmen as being fools. My favorite freighter the M/V Advantage was nearly taken by pirates off of the Horn of Africa. You can look it up on the internet if you wish.

I have another idea for you: Place a light switch near you bedside - easily reached when needed that lights up EVERY light on the boat - especially all deck, mast lights possible. Lights almost always dispels darkness and assailants - evil is most active in the darkness where it can hide its activities. Same thing for a home on land. GREAT deterrent is outside lighting always on (No dark spots to approach into) and when a switch is thrown "on" - the WHOLE house inside lights up! Darkness and the Light cannot co-exist. The crawly creatures of darkness run from being seen/noticed/identified/defended against. They want surprise! Could save lives easily with no gun issues (MY personal favorite) and could even be motion initiated.

I am saying a little prayer… 🙏 “Dear Lord, please continue to shield Nahoa and the beautiful family that travels aboard her from shady behavior on the seas. 🌊 Let their light shine ✨ through all of the great adventures to come.” 🕯️ Being aware and prepared are the most important things and the both of you have those covered. ✅ I have total faith that you have this! 🙂 Thank you for bringing us along. It’s been an awesome window in to a thrilling adventure. 🤙✨

get a few pocket escape smoke mask to wear when using mace defense. Also a good safety item for onboard fires. It would allow you minutes more to rescue those below deck during smoke and fire danger

Ben, Ashley: Hi from Calgary 🤠Calgary Stampede time here, hope you are enjoying life safe from the hurricane zone. That quite simply was the BEST cruising boat security against piracy segment I have seen, and I follow 26 other cruising boat channels. I personally believe it shows common sense without violence as the first choice. Guns on board just increases the likelihood of serious injury or death. Well done safe cruising we love Sailing Nahoa.

When unknown boats were moving around nearby. I used to talk back and forth to myself with my VHF on board and my handheld. It sounds like two different boats, so people listening in thought there was another friendly boat nearby.

Hi guys! You probably don’t remember me but I commented on your vids a bunch of times, I’m a big fan. My husband and I finally bought and moved aboard , we are currently moored in between raven point and ladysmith bc, we are pushing 50, and excited to learn and start sailing all over the world as well. This was great advice as I am concerned about this and at our ages I want to be prepare as possible. Also thanks for the channel I am learning so much. Be safe 😊

Complicated. Having the experience of alarm awakening at 3:00 am to pursue unknown thieves. I recommend the following. Have a main kit and a backup kit. I am not international and guns are ok. So my kit is a shoulder fanny pack type sling that I throw over my head with EVERYTHING I need. It is very small and made for guns. But has high lumens flashlight with strobe, pepper spray, a knife and yes, last ditch a concealed handgun with a red dot. Practice, practice, practice and run drills so you know where everything is. Alarm goes off, you grab one thing with all you need. Backup is for your wife. Run periodic drills since speed may be your savior. Make sure everyone understands what to do if evil targets you.

How about a couple or more jars full of gas. (Jars break easier than bottles.) If they get too close you can smash the jars on their boat and toss in a road flare. Burgers are optional. Other products that you can get in Canada are Bear Bangers that you launch from a pen sized launcher. There are three types of projectiles. A while back I watched a sailing channel. The owners stopped at South Africa and went to a store that sold (Air Soft type products) The ammo came in solid hard balls that caused quite a lot of pain as well as pepper filled ammo and paint. They had hand gun style as well as rapid fire like machinegun from a large bottle mag. You can reload the air with your air compressor. there are some powerful crossbows on the market.

Love you guys! Thanks for sharing this information. Safe travels. ❤

I love these types of chats.. I learn so much, thank you..

Great video. Situational awareness is key, I recently dissuades a cruiser from going through the Red Sea. There are full combat operations going on in the Red Sea and it should be a NO GO place for cruisers... Keeping abreast of no going conflict is also a key to staying safe and not becoming of victim of circumstances.

Great video guys!

The first video I ever saw of yours was discussing this topic years ago. It’s what hooked me to watch everything that you share.

I read about a guy who had the frame of a Thompson carbine machined but solid inside, he then used a real barrel, drum mag and Furniture so it looked exactly like a real Thompson but absolutely not real. Said sailing through the Malaysia Islands all it took was for him to walk around with the fake gun holding it up so it was easily identifiable which scared pirates off 3 different times.

Love the video very informative. It would be nice if other people would share their security measures as well for the sailing community. Would love to see more videos like this for sure stay safe out there God bless

Great video and full of really valuable insights that are applicable not just in the sketchy parts of the world, but everywhere really. Boat stuff is generally really expensive, dinghy, outboards, even paddleboards and kayaks, fuel cans, ropes. All of this gear that is expensive to replace is also desirable for those living on the sea shore and as times get tougher people tend to make more desperate decisions. Love the driveway sensors. They go right on the list for the next trip to a hardware store. Likewise a big laser. Great idea. Ball bearings and an old fashion leather sling would be a fun security tool to master, great range, and easy to get in and out of jurisdictions.

Thank you for doing this video. I feel like nobody talks about this. We are planning our sailing adventure to start next year and the nervous nelly in me needs to be prepared.

23:11 Malaysia doesnt have the death penalty for gun possession on a visiting sailboat for example. For Malaysia guns on board should be declared & will be kept by customs or sealed on board.

Using a device to electrify livestock fences and discreetly placing a barrier around the vessel, enabling it to be activated as needed, would stun intruders without causing significant harm.

Search exactly how to use hornet spray with a lighter, like a flame thrower. Also a few nasty 16 penny nails (xtra long nail) hammered in a board to use as a wicked club. You can cleverly blend it into your decor & keep it safely available. I have so much respect for you & your precious family

The best video EVER!!! Stay safe, Stay blessed!!!

LOVE this type film nahoa!! ❤❤❤❤ yes more please!! Ty

Hey guys! GREAT video! Was so much fun to meet you and see the burning pirate scene!❤

Sounds like some night vision cameras would be good for you guys.

Guns are guns people are complicated 🥳👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🍾🥂💪🏾👌🏽❤️

Great video. Thanks

Above and beyond, thanks for letting everyone know, great video y'all 🇺🇸👍

Well done video. Some good ideas here worth considering. The people who suggest a gun is the answer clearly are not experienced cruisers. Not declaring a weapon makes you the criminal, with very serious consequences when caught. Good on you for your sage advice.

Awesome babbel!!

loving it

Have you considered a tractor-trailer or cargo ship horn to alert your neighbors? They have pepper balls for paintball guns. If you keep a high-pressure washer on board, that amount of pressure can cut the skin at a closer range.

Sorry to hear about your experience in the Seychelles, we mostly have petty crime

Thank you, great video with good information. 😊

Loved the episode. More like this would be great!

Hornet/wasp spray and aim for the eyes. May cause blindness but is non lethal. It’s very direct and keeps you out of trouble

"It's something you don't quickly forget!" Congratulations, you have mastered Expert level understatement 😂 ❤

Love the name for the pyropirate Snaggletooth.❤ Ya'll made me smile.

Cross bows and harpoons are nice when catching a fish, heck gasoline in a glass bottles are colorful too

It's safer where you guys are than where i live .. common sense Great Video love you guys

Situational awareness. Always learn as much as you can, but not from paranoid sources. What are the actual risks? And what actually happens? You don't want to go full War Mode on pushy panhandlers. Don't brandish weapons -- that's usually a crime. Carry things that in an emergency can be used for defense. Connect with other boats and especially the locals as often as you can. They'll tell you what's up. Make friends. Be generous, but not flashy. Have some stuff to share. Put it in bags that float. Fishermen acting a bit too....? Toss them some gift bags but behind them, way over to that side.. I learned from you guys that fishermen are sick to death of fish, rice, tea. Sodas, cookies. If you're going to try the Tom Hanks radio trick -- have a loud hailer set up so your call and responses can be heard by the approaching people and everyone in hearing range. Maybe broadcast a few phone conversations you're having over Starlink. Let the world know you're better connected than CNN. Lights. Super bright flash lights. Always great. "I see you... you can't see anything..." Really helpful coming into a harbor or anchorage at night. But if you get the 'feeling' you're in a dodgy place. Leave. Later as you gain experience and situational awareness you might be a bit embarrassed that you over reacted. You'll quickly tune into what's safe and what might not be. Time equals distance. If you leave now, you can probably be too far away and too difficult to find even by people in a boat four times the speed of your boat. If you have a good head start. Head out one way, get out of sight and then change direction. Turn off AIS. The flare gun video showed what everyone who's thought about it figured out. During the L.A. Riots four shots into the air from a shotgun ended the local looting. (I was taking photos. There's a sequence from flat on the ground. I didn't know where the shots were coming from until the next day.) People who've been around fireworks and/or guns can tell the difference. Blanks are also distinctive but rarer -- so they'd clear the area. The sound of a shotgun racking in a shell is distinctive. Doesn't have to be a shot gun. Make it difficult to get on board. I like the HH catamarans which have completely closed off sugar scoops. Not sure how you'd do this, but it would be a terrific deterrent. Also if you're sailing away, under power of course, and you're being approached, head into the wind and waves making your boat rock and roll. Good luck getting on board. I've sailed the Bahamas, Philippines, Japan, Canada, US. The dodgiest people I saw anywhere around boats were here in the states, hanging out between the locked dock gate and the locked bathrooms, or on powerboats, drunk, stupid or both. I've traveled all over the world, a lot of it solo. Don't drink too much, don't gamble, buy/take drugs, hire prostitutes, buy 'dodgy' anything. Get a wrong vibe? Leave. People are amazing. Friendly, helpful.

The music at 31 min was hilarious. It was like a heavy metal video!

With the mace, you can get masks for the crew and spray as much as you want also there is a glove that is a taser its called a talon great for a woman to wear a female police officer wearing one quelled a bar fight single handed taking down 8 male patrons

Great video guys, much appreciated :) best is to never get into close combat, as it will simply hurt in most cases, but well if one must, then being prepared (equipment, physical and mentally if possible) is key. Safe Sailing & Enjoy the Adventure. ☯

Love it❤

I like your info. Canuck it up! Thanks.

Can be applied to land or sea remote travel. We caravan in Australia and you stimulated a conversation with my husband that we should revisit our safety. With day to day options. Of course without guns. Thanks guys

Smooth sailing and stay safe.🙏☀️🇦🇺

You could always get Compact Thermal Imaging Camera with Wifi: High Resolution Infrared to monitor at night easy to catch them before they can get near you

bravo six going dark! get a night vision goggles :)

Thankyou, been thinking about sailing with my wife and kid at some point, and have given this topic some thought... or at least i thought i had thankyou for the tips and tricks :) sail safe have fun :)

I like that you are security conscious. I am too. And the video was great. And I like Table Talk with Ben and Ashley!

Thanks for the security review

Great video

One of the best deterrents is having the right type of dog on board as the 'ships dog' (not a lap dog). nobody can even get close to the boat without me knowing about it, and learning to distinguish her barks and growls tells me how far away or how urgent the object is. It is surprising how many people are absolutely afraid of a dog...big or small, it doesn't matter. And How many people who are forbidden to be touched by a dog. How local fishermen simply stay away from your boat while they fish (and possibly study you). And they make the best companions and add a lot of fun for just a few trade offs. Schipperke's are natural boat dogs.

Thank you!

Great video! Very informative.

That "guy shooting a flaregun" looked like Paul Harrell, who has had a long and distinguished military career long before his yt channel. Sadly, he's fighting stage 4 cancer now.

I love the intro!! You two are Amaaaazing Humans :)

Thanks for the video! Visibility usually is an advantage criminals have especially at night. Strong stroboscopic lights can mitigate that and give extra time for the crew to act. Since you have 2 young kids onboard, that might make you more of a target and also requires even more thought about what/how to protect yourselves. The best option is always staying alert and extra defensive even if it means staying away from some areas and choosing a longer route. I wish you'll never have to deal with anything more serious than a big loaded dipper. Stay safe!

Long time ! I have missed you Guy's!

Truly inspirational family. You really do good in the world by showing your adventurous spirit and your approach this short life and inspiring others.My family and I hope one day to cross paths. Thanks for keeping these videos going and sharing 🙏 Ps u guys need to pump up the kites more often, just saying 😉

I love 'this format', especially if it's easier. Great update, solid information. Thank you and stay safe. (Years ago, 'pressure sensitive' sensors were availalbe for specialty applications. Anything decent around now?

Great informative video👍

Amazing! Thank you for sharing this video. Greetings from Hansa Bay & from Madang, Papua New Guinea!

It’s no different from major city’s people travel in every day, some areas are unsafe you just weigh the risks and move around accordingly. Keep putting out great videos

Very helpful

You can have a sound clip made for your radio on a external switch, it will take the "fake" sound out the audio! Much love from the coast of Maine 🤙 ❤️

Very well presented with a number of good and interesting ideas. I have considered the following Ideas some I have on board but till now I have not had to tried any as I never sailed yet to iffy places. However, you can buy carbon wire for setting up an electrical fence at night around your safety lines they use them in Australia as deterrent for cattle they are run on solar charged battery unlike miles for fencing farmers need, cost is inexpensive to and easy to setup turn on and off. Also plan as well as red smoke bombs. I purchased anti-bear spray as well as old light weight netting with floats if followed at night may jam the props for the felons drop it after smoke bombing. These are ideas and I will sentup an electric fence if moored at night in a risky place. Keep up the good work and great advise. Thanks SV Skoiern IV

Great video, as always! You guys are such an inspiration. My gramps once threw an old bundle of rope in the water to foul the prop of an approaching pirate boat in S. Philippines. Could use some old fishing net washed ashore as well.

Love your channel. Great defense options. I would not want to mess with Ben when he's defending his family! Marilyn C

I did some research for you guys, "Slingshot made by Cobra's Magnum." Tripwire attached to emptied beer cans to wake you up at night.

good info guys. Thanks

Good video!

Id love to see a video on your nav equipment, apps, etc. It'd also be cool to see a how to on when to deploy a drogue and how much line to let out etc

Hey guys I just started watching you two weeks ago and I love your videos I watch them over and over and I feel like part of the family.very awesome and entertaining do you think you will ever sail to japan.

Use the simplest weapons on the outside. If they get taken, retreat inside where more defensive weapons are at hand which can overcome your taken weapons. If these fail, drop back into a stronger position previously armed and thought out and practised.

Awesome guys I learned a lot. There is a lot of stuff out there but its like you said what countries will allow certain none - lethal weapons. The spear gun or spear pistol looked like a great idea but it looks like you have already been through that. Hope you never need any of it. Cheers🍻

Continue to stay safe. Take some BJJ, learn some close quarters chokes.

Another Awsm episode thanks guys! Ben what Sunny’s have you got they look really good.

Hand flares are actually used as bear defense in Alaska.

great vid

They cost a bit of money , but a thermal monocular is a very handy bit of kit at night , can get a decent one for around $1500 , night vision monoculars will do the job also the infrared illuminators on them have a fair range , moonlit nights they are great .

It so nice that you can travel with your mom and enjoy it

Hello Nahoa, Thanks for the video, something Ben recalled about a boarding incident where a beautiful blonde woman runs up on deck naked made me think "Caution is advised"! :)

Loving Grammar Angel checking in: It's "Disorienting" (not disorientating). Xoxoxo

Pirate lights make an awesome system for safety

so useful and valuable video. Thank you so very much and really wishing for more such kind of videos. How about a crossbow or a bow, is this illegal in some countries?

Dry chem extinguishers are small and able to blind attackers. This is your ultimate weapon as it disables an attack without causing you to have to select soft targets in the dark.

Great video, they do make foam mace.

Coucou, Bon sujet. It’s very important to think about pirates attacks before you get these problems. To do the right thing is difficult. You have to be ready for différents attacks types . That’s a good idea to have cameras or red infra lights, detectors with horn . Very often we speak with others sailors, what to do, what to have on board, what to say…… thank’s a lot to spoke about this…😊

Hi Ben liked you vid on Pirates and what weapons to use againest them. Another item you might consider is wasp and horenet spray. It had a good range of around 30 feet and if things really get bad hold a lit lighter in front and now you have a flame thrower and that will really get their attention. If you get a chance check it out. Safe traveles ! JR

Startling the intruders to cause them to jump overboard without thinking, gave you the tactical advantage as well as the high ground of the bow once they were in the water.