Welcome back to your Home Ashley, Ben & Wills Stay Safe.⛵⛵

I waited for this video for so long, I'm so glad you guys are back to Nahoa. I felt emotional looking at it's condition and knowing how you guys must feel, but it'll work out. Once your family is out on the open waters again this will all seem like a blip. Can't wait for the next update.

When Ben ran his hand down the hull... that emotion even I felt it you must be sooo happy to be home!!

the positivity of "it's not that bad!" your absolute delight at finding rum. the acceptance that "yeah okay it is pretty bad." it hurts a bit, seeing something you love so much when it's not at it's best, but i'm really glad you're able to get back to it. Sending good vibes your way

The real adventure starts now-cleaning the boat

Great you are hiring some locals, they're really hurting (was there recently, so sad). Also Thai's are especially lovely with kids, so finding a minder for Willa should be fine. So, clean, survey, then full ahead! You got this guys

Please make cleanup vids of everything! Especially some timelapses when cleaning the deck would be super nice

Nahoa held like an absolute champ, you guys will have great content this year again. Stay strong and lets get Nahoa in shape.

Who's cutting onions? So happy for you all!

Hey, good to see it's still there!

im so happy that you guys found your home back and safe !! i felt how Ben was strulling from beeing apart for so long from Nahoa !!! only better time are coming now BraceYourself !!! support From Montreal

Gone with the Wynns just went through this too. Maybe contact them and see how they did it too. They left theirs for over a year as well, but in Tonga.

guys I had to cry. I can imagen how happy you three are now.

Ash and Ben - I'm so glad your home. I'm in Hawaii be happy to come over and help!! Hey Ashley - I see you're choking up a little bit probly due to coming home and seeing what needs to be done is overwhelming. But just take it day my day. Make a spread sheet of what needs to be done and weekly goals on completing. I wish you guys SOOOOO much luck, but you got this!!! Can't wait for the next video!!

I’m so thrilled you’re back “home” Bet your to do list is expanding! Wish I were there to help you out. Figure if Nikki and Jason can do it, So can you. Welcome home!👏👏👏

I could really tell that your excitement to see the boat again was tempered with your realization of the amount of work you have to do to get it back in the water. I am so happy for you to get back to your boat. I am excited to see your adventures at sea again.

Welcome back to the memories and Nahoa welcomes you and the new addition to the new sailing and challenging times ahead.

I think direct sunlight will help considerably with the mold. I just had a crazy thought that cleaning may be much easier with the boat in the water. It would be more costly but may be worth it

Welcome back to your home! I live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, and there are a lot of lizards here. Their poo is about the same size as a rat's poo, but easily distinguishable because it has a white spot at one end. Rat's poo is all dark.

Nothing worthwhile ever comes cheap. I know you guys have got this because I’ve seen you work. Many adventures await you and I’m so excited for you guys to get on with your voyage. Thank you for allowing us to follow your lives and your dreams. We love you. Douglasville Georgia

Ashley and Ben, you guys are so inspirational at not giving up and staying true to your adventure driven hearts. I could see Ben's emotions as he looked around the underside of the hull and it's condition. I could see emotions in both of you as you reconnected to a lost home that had so many memories. You both have been brought back to this boat for a reason. It is time to kick into a new gear and get this boat back into shape. Nothing great comes without sacrifice. I know you guys cannot wait to be back on the water creating new memories with your new deckhand Willow. Now the world is watching with great anticipation. We are all watching and knowing that without a doubt you guys are going to make this happen and it is going to be great! From South Louisiana, USA we love you guys!!!

I can't believe how emotionally attached I am to your videos! I felt the joy, I felt the pain, and a mix of others. Congratulations to you both for a job well done! I'm so happy for you! It's going to be a lot of work to get ready, but the feeling of getting back outweighs all of that. I wish I could be there to help scrub and finally watch you sail out! We're looking forward to what's ahead!❤

Welcome home, I can only imagine the conflicting emotions you felt. I'm sure once you've settled in and come up with a plan its gonna be no time and she's back in the water, love my Sunday morning coffee and Nahoa.👍⛵🇨🇦

Sad and exciting at the same time. I’m sure you both had a million thoughts and emotions rush through you throughout that initial return.

One day at a time. The glass is half full! You’re back at what I call “Our Boat!” Your almost at the end of the tunnel is how I see it! Nothing but smiles and extra elbow grease vibes coming from our household 😃 it will always get better and be closer each task you knockout!

I'm so happy for you all that you are home! I know it is a bit of a mess, but it is still wonderful to see you there. We all know how much you love and have missed Nahoa.. Be well, stay safe. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

I can't describe how happy & excited I am for you guys! Wow to finally get back to your home after so being gone so long. when I seen your video showing you guys are back to the boat and one step closer to getting your life back to normal makes me so happy and excited for you. You guys are awesome and I never miss a video. Thank you so much for sharing your life and your adventures with us. Congratulations on being home!

I am so happy you guys made it back to the boat. I know the work in front of you looks very daunting at the moment but you've got this. I cannot wait to see the adventures and fantastic life you're going to go on with Willa. I would be willing to contribute to the boat's restoration, don't forget you've got a lot of wonderful people rooting for you and willing to help. Welcome home guys!

So happy for you to be back near your home! It’s unfortunate how “damaged” it became from sitting around but I have faith that a little cleaning and repair will fix your home right up.

We will get her done, we are all behind you. Welcome home.

..... Willa holding up her toy to see out the window, awesomeness ..... hard to press the like button when we see the disappointment of the condition of your home ... gotta remember that you maintained your home daily and after a year of no TLC it is not as bad as it could be ... could've done without all the pooh .... it seems overwhelming, but you will have her gleaming in no time .. the biggest thing will be deciding where to start and when splash day will be .... cheering you on, you got this ..... never stop dreaming, just dream bigger .. have fun be safe, save our oceans .....

A cleaning goes a long way! And if anyone can do it it’s you guys!

Great to see you’re home... finally. Also, the poop is from the geckos 🦎.

Welcome home! I can't believe it's been a year. You returning to your home give us all some relief that we're getting through these horrible times and maybe finally starting to return to some sort of normality. Good luck with the clean up!

Best of luck guys. I look forward to watching you restore Nahoa to her former glory and get some wind in those sails. You'll have her sparkling and no time, I'm sure. Thank you guys so much for being who you are and doing what you do. Now you get to do it all with a plus one to the crew!!

And the adventure begins. 👍👍

you were my beacon for the last 12 months of the pandemic, i am so happy you get back home. Looking forward to see you sailing around.

I have been waiting for this day like forever

We love you guys, what a gift you have of the ability to have a motor sailer, cleanup will take a minute but the reward for your family will be tremendous 🙏🏻

One day at a time your home now Willa will love it. Love from London ♥️

Once you clean the boat, you will definitely cheer up.... and fixing the small things has been part of your chores which all these years; you did with joy. Open a nice cold beer and celebrate all the great things happening to you!

I have lived through the kind of cleaning you will need. Frankly, each bit of progress was a reward. The end was in sight after a couple days. On the other hand, I was not having to keep track of an infant. I wish you patience and perseverance. And then happy sailing.

so glad you guys made it back safely to your home. remember the journey and the cleanup job will be a happy and positive chore

Are you glad to be back at home??? Yes you are!!! Once it's all cleaned up and repaired, we can hardly wait for your next adventure!!

Wish I could come help get things ship-shape! Welcome home! Cheers!

Hooray for you guys!!!! Cheering you on and watching for new uploads. Thanks for letting us tag along.

Welcome back home guys, its so sad to see this happening, my friend got into his boat a couple a weeks ago and he cry when both of us video call each other, i just couldnt believe the devasted because of covid.. i hope u Trio be strong, be happy, smile always, we can fight this stupid virus.. stay safe and Keep Cleaning..

So happy for you guys..Let the work begin!!! Warm thoughts from Alberta to you...it's so damn cold here right now, although not much snow..we are expecting some more this week and its time to bring out the snowmobiles!!! Looking forward to go riding again...till next week.. Set sail Nahoa!!

Oh Ashley, close to the end when you were getting sad, I was totally sad along with you. But the good news for you guys is that I'm sure alot of locals would be eager to help with cleaning and sorting and some babysitting to help along. It's all part of the journey :) Keep smiling guys, splash will happen soon enough!

Thank you for keeping your spirits up; it had to be difficult seeing "home" after such a long absence only to find it in appalling condition. But, you are right: A good clean will fix most of that! Best of fortunes for all of you. Stay safe.

Have you watched gone with the wynns, they recently got there boat back and had the same mould ect with there boat. After everything was clean and replaced or repaired it looks like new, you will get there. Love you guys 😘xxxx

A good cleaning is going to change things dramatically, and lift your spirits. Great to see you guys get back to your home.

So excited for you that you are back at your home on Nahoa! And Baby Willa gets to finally be on it too! Let the journey continue. I love how you show your progress and what you are contending with. SUPER!

Wow ... So glad you stayed with it and keep making these REALITY vids... This is LIFE & you guys share most of it as a sample of All Of US citizens of earth... Love your compassion for locals & giving back... Without GUILT of being born & gifted with the blessings YOU HAVE! God bless... Thanks for bringing us Willa

Wow, that's a project! I am so happy you got back to your boat.

You can do it!!!! Home is where the heart is and now you get to share it with Willow! Enjoy! Happy you guys are back.

I felt the bitter and the sweet with you!! 💖 Glad you made it and now the boat projects in an exotic location begin!! ☀️ Nikki & Jason from Gone With the Wynn's had a massive clean up when they returned after a year away from their catamaran in Tonga. They finally sailed for the first time recently and had a great day! Their motto was get it cleaned up and seaworthy as quickly as possible and do as much of the repairs on the water as possible. ⛵️ I celebrated the rum find with you...yes it's good - liquor is hard to kill! 🍹 Good Luck! 🌟🌟

I’m so glad to see you back on Nahoa. A very happy but somber moment.

It could have been so much worse! 13 months on the hard is seriously long and when unexpectedly leaving it without proper prep for that time you should be truly grateful. I am for the three of you. SO HAPPY you're back on her and the prep to get back in the blue begins!

Congrats on returning home!!!! Our family has followed your travels for over a year & we look forward to watching your journey continue now that you are reunited with Nahoa! Good luck with the cleanup & repairs! Soon you will sail as a family and continue your epic travels! Much love ❤️

Wow - great to see you back at your home

I'm happy you have made it back to your boat. I watch watch another channel that also was away from their boat for about a year. After some repairs and alot of elbow grease they were ok. Don't get discouraged, we are all here encouraging you.

Oh wow! I’m so happy you’re home guys!

I'm so happy for you brave, hard working, and dedicated crew of the awesome boat Nahoa!!! I love you all and will be continuing to pray for you 3. And the speedy recovery of your home Nahoa!

YEAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! WELCOME HOME !!!!! You will be surprised at how fast she cleans up! Definitely a pressure washer for the exterior and the bilge last. Turn the engines over and prime the raw water pumps with Joy dish soap. This way when you start them up it will lube the rubber impeller and make suds confirming she's pumping. Sadly, a lot of the cloth will be weakened and stained by the mold. Hey! It adds "Character" and gives you something to talk about in the months ahead. I hope your new mainsail is still pristine.......It needs a good dose of SUNSHINE NOW! You can use Pursaine Netting to go around the stanchions for Willa's safety. It's cheap and readily available.....and baby proof. BTW; Does she know how to swim yet? I know....I know; I sound like a doting old grandfather........well....you guys are living the life i did for almost 40 years! Wish I could be there to lend a hand. Fair Winds....and....Following Seas, Captain BUCKLEY(ret.)

I found your channel after COVID started. Can’t wait to see you settle back into cruising. All the best with the prep.

Seeing Nahoa again was always going to be bitter sweet after 13 months,. You’ll have her ship shape in no time. Much love to your family, your dreams and your desire to help the local community.

Yay!! I'm happy for you guys!!

Wow, I’m sure this is so much more overwhelming because you have Willow. I have followed this channel for several years. I think I’m going to sign up to your Patron. And I have never done that before. So keep the faith and get a good babysitter. I will enjoy going along for the ride. Good luck guys. Hugs from the USA.

So happy for you, welcome home. ❤

Good luck guys!!! Happy to see you have finally returned!!

So glad to see you reunited with your home, good luck with the clean up.

this is so freaking powerful - I can feel the tension. Thank you so much for sharing this. What a journey

Guys after seeing all you 2 have made in these years this will be a piece of cake so courage and you will be just fine the hard was get to the boat .

Welcome home! Glad to see you back!

You'll get it guys, glad you are home

Great to see you back!!!

Bittersweet, happy yet sad, hopefully a good spring clean will have you feeling much better. Good luck.

Glad you guys are back to your boat!

Great news. Happy for you.

YES! been waiting for this update!

Welcome back!! So glad you made it back.

Welcome home. So happy to see you back.

Happy for you all of you

Happy to see you guys back in action!

I was so excited to watch this video, i missed Nahoa!! So glad you guys made it back safe and sound. Everything with the boat will clean up real nice after some hard work! Good luck, love this channel!!

Favorite channel!!! Wishing you guys the best cleaning up nahoa

So glad to see you back at your boat! Congratulations!!

Really happy for you!

so glad to see yall back at nahoa

Welcome home. When the Wynns got home, they took about a month to clean and make repairs. They however did not have allot of workers that they could hire. You will get through these challanges and you will have many amazing travel stories to tell soon.

So glad that you are home. Let the adventures begin again.

Happy to see you again with in your boat...

look forward to your adventure getting the boat ready.

With tears in my eyes. So glad you made it. 👏👏👏👏

So glad you’re back. Look forward to seeing the re-fit videos.

Home sweet Home. Glad for yall

It's great to see you guys back with the boat.

Yeah! I’m excited. In fact you can consider this excitement more in the form of stoked. Been waiting for this moment for a long time and it is finally here. Let’s get to it.🤙🏽

Wow. So glad to see you guys back at home!!! 😀