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Being a lifeboat volunteer in South Africa myself (NSRI) thank you for raising awareness for lifeboat volunteers.

A massive THANK YOU for promoting the RNLI. Our son is a proud volunteer the one of the Essex stations. He is mostly shore crew but, he is power boat qualified and so is also a member of the lifeboat crew when needed to bring up the crew compliment. A lot of shouts are for idiots who don't know what they are doing, like the couple who purchased a boat, went straight out to sea without checking the fuel situation and got into a bad situation needing a skilled rescue. Paddle boards are another frequent call. His spare time revolves around his pager in the event the crew are called to action. All without any payment. These guys are heroes.

i owned and refitted a vagabond 42 during hurricane katrina in new orleans…she was one of 2 boats that didn’t get blown onto land and was still floating …can’t imagine how many other yachts banged into her after the water rose and they all broke loose from the docks…i found her on the other side of the marina with not one part of her hull that wasn’t scraped, but she was on her own bottom…and i’ll bet that this one will be floating again… this must have been a very terrifying experience, by feeling so helpless during the height of it…good job keeping it together mate! cheers!

The RNLI = Very, very special people.

I was dismasted off the Scillies a few decades ago. It was summer, light winds. But we were headed for the rocks, we couldn't motor and we couldn't get the life raft out. We fired off a red flare and the lifeboat came to rescue us. It was wonderful to have them alongside helping us. That was the local boat from St Mary's

So with you on your praise for the RNLI. I'm on the Beara Peninsula in south-west Ireland, near Castletownbere, which is our local RNLI station. The work those guys do is just incredible!

God bless that you guys came through unscathed. I've been there and it is terrifying. Sailing yacht, Free Spirit, Boston after 170,000 miles of cruising and racing - six Bermuda passages, two Atlantic crossings, 31 years. Now land-bound and comfortable on the Peace River, Punta Gorda, FL. All of it was worthwhile!

Sobering stuff not least because I was anchored in Scilly on my own boat only 2 weeks before ! All of us who go sea in UK and Irish waters should support the RNLI and encourage others to do - good shout. Amazing that the RNLI is a charity manned by volunteers. Also bumped into you guys in Malpas (Heron Inn) on the Truro River.

Out of all the episodes I've watched, this one had me glued. We were supposed to heading there and diverted to Plymouth for the storm. Couldn't believe what I had seen in the media the day after. So glad you guys were safe and whole heartily feel so bad for those that didn't make it through the night. Great vlog with true emotions.

Thanks guys, means a lot. If you ever in Newlyn the kettle is on. It was a horrendous night, the crew from Sennen came over to help the St Mary’s bunch. It was proper bumpy!!

Absolutely agree, the RNLI is an amazing institution. Hope more people become supporters. I have mine set up on Direct Debit, it's a priority and for me ranks above most entertainment. I appreciate that society can fund and operate an independent service like this and not be reliant on government and taxation.

nice video - as a retired coxswain and a live aboard of 18 years, Id also share a little more advice with you - secure all your sails with lines even if they are in sail bags, if they break loose you'll have a much greater problem, reduce your own windage, the less the wind has to act against the less chance you'll break free of the mooring, take you're spray hood and bimini down , the lights reflect on the vinyl and add to confusion, remove loose lines and fenders off your decks, if you have to move around on deck for any reason they will be trip hazards or worse end up wrapped in your prop when you need your engine the most. Take a look at NON phone app anchor alarms, set the swing to minimum when on a mooring and you will sleep a little better. And as you pointed out, don't assume that a mooring is a good option, better to spend your money on the best anchoring kit you can find or a marina berth in Falmouth, safe travels and thanks for sharing Ian

I thought it was Cadoha at first, such a horrendous night. I'm glad to see you got through it and no lives were lost. Keep safe.

We have an 18 metre steel cat here in Queensland Australia and only had it put in the water a few weeks ago. But as luck would have it, we went in right before a series of storms. While the wind only got to force 7, we suddenly became quite religious as we sat wide eyed while our boat was heaved side to side. Thankfully, our anchor held but now we are in Cyclone season, we now have a plan of what to do if that worst scenario comes and yes- having the engine running is definitely something we'd have as a priority. Massive respect for the RNLI guys.

Thanks for sharing. Lifelong supporter of the RNLI …. totally agree with your words for them. Also, as you said, the Scillies are no place to be in a blow. Every pilot book ever written makes that point. That storm you survived was accurately forecast …. glad you and others survived …. hope others will heed your message: “head to the mainland for shelter”! 🙂

Always give what I can, they was amazing when I cut my leg on bottle in the sea on holiday in Wales I was about 6 I think, even though I don't sail or ever lived by the sea but that moment they was super heroes and allways will be even 39 years later.

No need to apologise!! Good to see the other side to the life on a boat and highlighting the amazing RNLI is brilliant. Keep up the amazing videos.

One heck of an experience to go through, and also to reflect on - glad you all survived ok

We were at anchor just south west of you (Green Bay) in our Moody 36 “Boxer”. Pretty hairy night!

What an episode! Thanks for your valiant effort without the need for dramatisation. It will prove to be a great experience, in time, and a wonderful chance to have tested out Cadoha. The RNLI are the everyday heroes.

Nicely done guys. The Scilly’s can be treacherous but it only adds to the rewards of sailing there on the good days and enjoying a really fantastic location. It was actually sailing to the Scillys that encouraged us to start filming out travels, it’s just a place you want to show people.

On a different note, I love the way Hank seems to be listening Intently to the conversation. From the look on his face I'm half expecting him to come out with some sort of profound statement.

I remember you talking about it the next day. I remember how shaken and grateful you were. Sad to see El Vagabonde go, beautiful boat from my club, I used to admire. Thanks for sharing this experience and great lessons learned.

So Beautiful and so sad at the same time. All of you have Beautiful vessels living your dream. And you work so hard to keep them safe, beautiful, and sea worthy. You're all truly a very large caring sailing community, from different parts of the world. I restored my 24ft Cuddy cabin cruiser, when I was 23. I'm 48 now, and still have my boat, and will never let her go. God bless all of you, and be safe. 🙏⛵

So glad the three of you are okay. Massive wake up call. Good luck guys

I've been an offshore member supporter for years (no not bravery, it just means a monthly direct debit and get 2 free mags a qtr). It's worth sharing that the RNLI, unlike other charities, have never "farmed the accounts" trawling for more money....at least from me anyhow. I hope that they're there if I ever need them, a few quid a month is the least I can do.

We were at anchor in the cove on st Angus, during the storm..We were battered for the first few hours but we were better off once the wind veered from the west. All the yachts anchored there clubbed together to help one another’s prepare there boats for the ordeal. Great video!!!

The three of you are safe and well, thank goodness. Take care. Great call on appreciating the RNLI

Love the matching outfits! @18.25

Nice one guys, love the RNLI, I hope I never have to call them out but glad they are there. I was on my boat on a swinging mooring during storm Chiara and it was horrendous. Boat was listed at 20degs constantly and I had Lee cloths on to stay in my bunk. Making a brew meant strapping myself to the cooker. Luckily if anything had gone wrong I would be on mud not rocks. Gotta bow down to Mother Nature she can be a beast. Stay safe. Andy UK

I so very love the RNLI they're amazing humans kept literally afloat by donations... I live in Baltimore City Maryland. I donate to RNLI.. cuz one fine day I may be there needing assistance. Or some ppl I watch on YT but never met but give several rats about the safety of them an their loved ones... You guys are great.... I'm glad your safe. I hope El Vagabond gets their vessel free with out water ingress!! P.S. I was thinking thick rubber Mattson the rocks compression foam or balloons... Tho I def agree the kelp absorbed some of the shock of rock on gelcoat an the fiberglass... Ugh!! We need a solution to this issue.. Anywhoo... ✌🏻💗😊❣️

Thanks for sharing your experiences, some scary moments for you both and those around you. I could sense the hopelessness, glad your both ok

Cinéma Vérité....this is indeed for real... Thanks for sharing, not many people fully understand the "effect" these type of storm have on your own "psyche"... Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas ...

WHAT a video and what lessons for us all. It’s not everyday you find yourself in that position. I’ve been in far less scary winds but the sheer force of the wind and sea around you really is frightening. Thanks for not only sharing the (as always, well produced) film but for also taking the footage at a time when you are just hoping that your anchorage will hold! And yes, great shout out to the RLNI. Thanks both.

The Scilly’s are a real gem. Being at sea in a storm can be harrowing, but being at anchor or on a mooring can be even worse… One area I see so many cruisers missing is reducing windage as much as possible when a blow is on the way… Thanks for the great channel 👌🏻

, I didn’t expect it to be your vessel on the rocks, no click bait for me, making a video while under such duress ,bravo. Those of us who avoid mildly windy or rainy days need to see the reality of it all. Many thanks for the insight

Rambunctious!!!! Hahaha!! Love it!! So pleased for you that you made it unscathed. Keep the great videos coming!!

GREAT vid guys, that's a pretty emotional one and not easy to watch. But so good to see that you guys are sooo unselfish by being upset for others. Great shout to the RNLI too.... True hero's and I still can't believe its not state funded, as a kid our boat was in the same yard that had a contract to maintain some of the big lifeboats, having looked round them, I clearly remember saying "I hope I never get this close to one of these again" But if you get chance go and look round the boats and stations, they are fascinating.

First time I've fast forwarded a you tube video. Making sure it wasn't your lovely boat on the rocks. Good luck

Thank you Guy’s,we watch Saving Lives at Sea regularly and I always say I must do this ! Your Vlog has tipped the balance and I clicked on your link and have now signed up😃 I cannot imagine being called out to 23 shouts in the middle of the night to travel 30 miles in a Force 10 !!! Just true dedication indeed.Love to you both,have a super Christmas 🎄😍

Really enjoy your words on RNLI...I wish every recreational yacht felt an obligation to make an annual donation equivalent to a full tank of fuel ...Years ago RNLI picked me (and my crappy windsurfer) out of the sea to safety.

Great film thanks, glad all safe.

Great video guys. I really hope the RNLI benefit from your efforts. Well done!

I am no expert but I would have had my engine running at tickover or more in gear to take strain off the mooring and definietly when the boat was coming towards you but you both did amazingly well to cope with it as you did .

What a brilliantly put together video! So scary for you and all the boats there and so unfortunate for El Vagabond. I hope no one was hurt and they could salvage their boat. And Hank at the end with the matching top - how cute!

Only just stumbled across this video. We arrived on Scillies a few days after this storm having listened in on the carnage on the radio. Brutal. We pulled up on those moorings over by Tresco, and there was still a fair amount of swell around and got tossed around like a cork! Every time we went ashore all we could hear people talking about was how they had dragged or slipped anchorages! Glad you guys made it through safe. We saw El Vagabonde being refloated half way through our trip, but it did sit for a while as a constant reminder to us to check our mooring lines!

Just set up DD to the RNLI, they are incredible people. Stay safe

Who cares if you came here because you thought it was the other vagabond, lots of lessons to learn, out of interest what was the wind strength, RNLI are champions

An excellent video…thankfully you two, Hank and Cadoha survived Mother Nature’s fury! It could have been a lot worse. Learning curve, vertical at the time and good to see you able to sail another day! Merry Christmas from a very warm and sunny Australia ….cheers 👍

The beginning of the video was like something from hell. I wasn't sure if it was real at first. It seemed like a scary motion picture, something from a horror film or some sea tragedy. The darkness, the little lights everywhere, flickering off and on. You two not sure what was going on. Would you be smashed by another boat, or end up on the rocks. Intense moments. So glad when the sun came up you and your boat was safe. WOW! The wildest sailing adventure that I've seen in a long time. Stay groovy and stay safe.

Carly, Dominic, this, to me sitting in a comfy home, was scared. Of course you both were too. But not in panic and that is a great achivement. I hope you won’t have to much of this moments anymore.!

Great camera work by Hank on Carly as dom was out on the bow 👌🏻 Had some sporty winds up Scotland in October but this was terrifying to watch on.

Having three lines onto the mooring was smart move. It would be interesting to know if the boats that broke free had only used a single mooring line. It is scary how quickly a line can chafe through in those conditions.

Nice video ! Sorry for the folks who’s boats are wrecked and that they can be salvageable ! Respect to the RNLI legends !

Hook Line and sinker😅. I initially thought it was Cadoha! But it says Vagabond... hang on Cadoha isn't a ketch...what's going on!! Great episode. Sooo glad that you guys were ok, but very sad for the owners of the other vessels. How fickle life can be. Stay safe guys thanks for the entertainment this last year in such trying times. You've opened my eyes to how beautiful the British waters and coastline are. You three are champions.

Nice video guys , great shout out to RNLI. In the usa we have the coast guard which is a branch of the military with multiple roles , rescue, navigational aid maintainance,immergration, customs, and much more ...... a dedicated rescue service makes lot of sense , we do have one suprizing option, 2 different subscription organizations similiar to the AA or RAC on land. For about $200/ yr they will tow your boat if you break down/ run aground etc. the scared part is when you don't pay the very low subscription the cost hits $10k or more very quickly! ( they are tow-boat and boat-us). Cheers Warren

Intense. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Well thats me all caught up, hope you are well, no more storms, and your heaters still chugging away have a great chrismas and hope santa's good to you, can't wait to see what your up too next year.....stay safe

Having an experience like that can be worth its weight in gold if you learn from it. I would be looking at chafe protection for mooring lines it really doesn't matter how good the mooring buoy is if you part company with it because of your own equipment. A few years ago I got caught out in a storm in America when visiting from the UK. In my mind, I can still hear the sound of nearby buildings getting torn apart and I too felt insignificant compared to the power of nature. I also prayed a little in fact if I'm honest I prayed a lot. Glad at least for you, everything turned out all right.

During the part where the boat was heading towards you I was shouting start the engine,start the engine.😁 In my last big storm in the Med I sat for 4 hours during the night with my engine running and in gear just to take the strain off my mooring, and I don't mind admitting, I was scared. So pleased you got through it unscathed.

That must have been the Penlee lifeboat out there, that has it’s on tragic history this month

As well as supporting the RNLI, I volunteer for the NCI (National Coastwatch Institute) - another good charity that provides 'eyes along the coast' with many of the locations being the old coastguard stations. I am not as nimble as I used to be! But this is something that I can do to give time back to those who are always there for all of us.

Thanks for the video... I agree ..... About the shipwrecked boat... Glad that the damage was minimal. I with God's Blessings will be purchasing a motor sailer before the year ends... I have never sailed but I have lived on or around water all my life. I hope that learning how to sail will not take me long. I will be setting sail out of Galveston, Texas. I hope to sail the world. I am 62 as of Aug 2 and will be retiring soon. Thank you agian

Hi Guys Wow what a wonderful channel you have. I have just binged watched all your videos and must say you are a breath of fresh air in sailing videos.. The video footage is well edited well thought out and I'm sure you wont mind me saying Hank is a star. I'm so looking forward to following you guys on your adventures I love the outtakes had me in stiches A big shout out to Mads as he said guys go watch this channel

Often thought during storms on a boat in the middle of a night you can understand why sailors were a superstitious bunch - if there was even a chance that something could be bad luck you can be as sure as anything that you wouldn't want anything to do with it! Great video which brings back memories! The fact that people volunteer to go and man an lifeboat and go to sea in these conditions gives me so much respect for the RNLI. So sad to see that wrecked boat, regularly pay my RNLI membership as a small thing I can do.

We spent the night in old Grimsby on that blowy evening and while two of the boats close to us dragged and hit rocks, we remained firm, we couldn’t get any closer to the rock face and the much needed protection, one boat a large ketch of 55 foot decided it was better to be on the harbour wall so made their way over around midnight, the skipper and his family spent the night in the town hall, we didn’t see the EI Vagabonde go aground but were in line of sigh, the conditions prevented us for really seeing anything other than the rescue chopper hovering overhead What a night in the Scilly’s, to this day, I still think old Grimsby is the most protected area I know in the Scilly’s , so would we go back, that’s a big yes, must be the most fantastic of places to stay in our UK waters The Sailing yacht Slioch

That’s why you always keep a close eye on the weather and clear out if it looks ominous

Hello there, my wife just found your channel and subscribed. As far as the click bait goes we have lived on a 47 Vagabond sailboat for the last 22 years and love the life. I love your channel and look forward to binge watching your videos. Congratulations on getting married, you two make a great couple. Hank is a keeper also. ❤👍👍

I have subscribed because your honesty and humility inspired me. Thank you.

As bad as it seemed, it is a valuable experience in which you came out unscathed and wiser. I was surprised to not hear any calls go out on VHF during the early part of the storm! Usually everyone gets on immediately on a "talking channel" and giving helpful tips to one another and providing timely status reports. Those who are dragging or have broken loose really need to be warning all the other boats with a "BOLO" (Be On the Look Out!) Or if someone has cast off or hauled up their anchor and are motoring to a safer position, the others need to know. It would have been nice to have heard from the boat that went by at 7 kts in the darkness! I commend you for lighting up your boat for visibility for everyone else! Spreader lights would be in order for all boats in the mooring field and anchorage during the storm. Did the boats going aground ever fire off any flares? Did the RNLI ever go after the drifting boats or were they much too late for that? You should find time to warm your engine in case it is needed right away to relieve the pull on the mooring line, or anchor if its dragging, or to maneuver to avoid a derelict boat! IF you can't maneuver out of the way and it hits you, it will probably break your mooring line or rip your anchor out of the bottom! If a storm is coming, go ahead and set an anchor alarm even if you are on a mooring. It is good to know when you have lost your hold on the bottom.

It always seems to turn to utter crap on pitch black moonless nights. We have weathered numerous storms at night where sleep is impossible, and have dragged anchor on a few occasions. It's pretty terifying trying to re-anchor in a crowded anchorage at night with torrential rain and a howling gale. I certainly felt for you guys. Stay safe.

It always saddens me to see someone's pride and joy on the rocks. Must be devastating for the owner.

That was heavy..................................! Thankful you're safe and sound 🇦🇺

I recently almost wrecked my boat on rocks. There's no feeling of dread greater than feeling your fiberglass sailboat you've worked so hard on than when you're bouncing on the rocks and you know the fiberglass is being shredded. I was able to get a tow back to the dock and so far it looks like it was just the keel and rudder damaged, no major hull damage that I can find yet, but my god it was close. Never had that much adrenaline pumping through me. Not sure if I want to fix it up or just give up, every time I sail something goes wrong.

Awesome video! Must also watch Sailing into Freedom’s Sailing into Hell series - just amazing!

Rough Night. Pretty much wgy I'll only have Shallow Draft Cruising Sailboats, with a maximum of 5ft Draft, the small really sheltered Bays you can run to and hide in, makes such a huge difference. Glad you got through it OK. ❤ Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob in Wales. 👍⛵️✨️✨️✨️

So glad that was not you on the rocks and my sympathies for those who did! You have my greatest holiday wishes!

Interesting movie man! 🙏🏻

Despite the fact that I now live about as far from the sea as you can get in England, I still donate to the RNLI. They are amazing and deserve everyone's support. Glad to see that you all came through that storm in one piece. Did they get that ketch off the rocks?

Yacht master training recommends that if an anchorage is unsafe in heavy weather, that there is a point where going out into, deep water is often safer than hoping that you stay firm with a lee shore next to you.

Rambunctious is a great word. Stay safe guys.

I love Hank. He is so spoiled ❤️❤️❤️

safe to say if that size ketch was a modern mass produced yacht would not be in one piece.

It was a worthy cause, no worries. Greetings from Hawaii!

Nothing I can add except watch the weather forecasts AND if you get caught out I think its safer well offshore with a sea anchor and the only risk is broaching or pitchpolling rather than hitting rocks. If its deeper water the waves dont build so high. Very little high land in the Scillies to protect from the wind but even 5 miles up the Dart River it was horrendous in storm Barra that went through a few days ago.

Well done for the shout out for the RNLI, they are fabulous ! All of them volunteers and many have lost their lives over the years. Check out their shops, we always get a Xmas tree dec from them each year .. p.s That storm was a little fresh! 🥴

True on your comment on “ click Bait” I still think HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY FROM THE BEGINNING! I actually feared for Sailing La Vagabonde until I saw it was not their boat! I will be careful from now on! I would have watched out of care of an “Honest Title”

Surprised to see how many sprayhoods were up and Cadoha with a full tent up! Thankfully I've never been in such a violent storm at anchor but know to get everything off the deck possible that is likely to catch wind, including lowering the boom and taking down the headsail if possible

Subscribed and donated to the RNLI Merry Christmas everyone 🙂

This has scared me very much I truly hope everything for everyone will be ok in the future 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I have just watched this 3 times already

we were in The Atlantic Pub St Marys that night..it was scary in a granite building never mind out at sea, the helicopter hovering overhead and the sash windows rattling were the first we knew.but the following morning the devastation of boats ( and the camp sites was so sad to see).

You all are a lot tougher than you realize. 💪😁

That was crazy

This just popped up in my YT feed , I remember being in Cornwall in with my little family in a tent and messaging you the next day , scary times, I was also brave and went out with my head torch and pants to check every thing ..

I support RNLI a token £5 each month and I live on a canal ... Please help in the same manner as our costal team are heros ! Doug

Its funny to see the dog understand kisses..I think its indeed very good to make people realize you may not have anything to fix your boat in a good storm..

We didn't think of the thumbnail as clickbait, merely a snapshot of your ACTUAL experience and the results of severe weather (also a shout out to the build quality of that yacht)...Reality is a hard task master. A mention to severe weather prep... sailing Uma had an episode surviving a Hurricane (ep 55?)...as others have mentioned having your engine warmed up ready to go was about all you had left to do at that point... Your points about the RNLI are well made, unfortunately they're getting involved in politics atm which will put MORE lives at risk (if you think you'll be rescued why not set off). Not sure what the answer is, but I support them nonetheless, and will ALWAYS speak highly of the individuals who set out when everyone else is coming in... Glad you were all ok and that ketch was rescued...thanks for another great video 👍🌊⛈️

RNLI in french= SNSM=Société nationale de sauvetage en mer

I was once on a boat in the Caribbean in hurricane Lenny 140over the deck at anchor Never will I look after a boat in that again … But we survived and told our story