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It's about time that I do more than give thumbs up and hit subscribe. I am more than happy to be a Patreon! After a 23 year navy career I picked up a new 1986 Sony Handicam, got on my bike in Utah and headed to Alaska. What followed was was 37 years of bike touring and triathlons. Too many miles on the bike to record but 3 times to Kona for the world championships! I took a lot of videos! Edited some and gave them to those that shared the variety of adventures. I thought that when I was old, now 80, I would live out the rest of my life watching my old videos. I have mild impairment Alzheimers now which makes every old video new again! Actually, not so much! What I enjoy now are watching much younger ones doing things that I have done and some things that were always on my bucket list. Thanks for being among a selected few on KZfaq that carry me away to places and adventures I have known and many that I dreamed of. Cats were always my dream boat. I had a Hobie and a 28 footer. I can say been there, done that to so many of places in so many ways but I refuse to turn a rocking chair to view the past, I prefer to look into the future and join you on the continuing adventure! Thanks for taking me on as virtual crew!

From your Instagram, I love the updates you've made to Nahoa. Ashley and the kids deserve beautiful living quarters for their happiness. Happy Easter 🐇🐣

Its interesting that just like every car on the planet the jacking points are usually marked on the sills/body, but sail boats dont seem to have lifting points marked on the hull. It would seem like a good idea to paint a few discrete strap markers on the hull above the waterline to guide haulouts for the future?

How much effort & cost would it require for a yacht manufacturer to put markings on the hull indicating safe lifting locations???

Always love your updates, the children look wonderful and this haul out looks like it’s gaining smoothly This is you home and Ashley deserves an upgraded galley 😊

Did I just hear "NEW BOAT"? Nice! Happy Easter and Blessings from my family to your's.🐇🐇 It's been a while so glad to hear that y'all are doing well. :0)

Most boatwork in a video hands down. I do love you guys and been following for quite a while. Newsletter should be fun! Like a secret club!

ads you should never ignore 🤣 watching from HK. I'm a Filipino and I really appreciate every time you help people 🙏🥰 you guys very kind.keep it up.may GOD bless your family..

Great update. You guys are getting a lot done. So excited for the newsletter.

We put little red triangle stickers to show where the straps go. Takes the confusion out. Or put LIFT HERE.

Hi guys and yes Ben, many of us know what it feels like to do reno's with our spouses wanting things we don't actually need or want, but it always turns out better than what we intended. And doing that with small children is ....Well, suffice to say "have the little ones, somewhere safe". Really enjoyed the video. Cya latter. Cheers from Nanaimo.

Love the new interior and the greens Ashley! you know Ben, Johan always say, happy wife, happy life, he he. ;-)

So good to hear news from you. You both rock!

Joyous Easter. Every boat should have markings showing hoisting or lifting areas. Just like ocean liners have tug/no tug markings. Can't imagine why this is not implemented on new boats or marked on refits.

Always enjoy your videos. Now I’m going to look forward to your newsletters.

I love how he calls it “Ashley’s remodel” as he preps for sanding 😂

Enjoy watching your videos and life adventures. Signed up for your newsletter. Awesome news about a new boat!!

Lots of progress, boat is looking sharp. rly, looking forward to seeing the kitchen rework.

You make a darling couple and you are so lucky to have each other. 😊 Thanks for taking the time to share your amazing journey with us. 👍✨

Nice to see your upgrades on Nahoa, shes going to be as good as news once done, stay safe

Really like the the blog and letter idea! Can‘t wait to read it soon… keep it coming.

Love Love Love Love Love My Sailing Nahoa. I truly wish you a great upgrade especially the salon. Keep inspiring.

Just signed up! Best of luck with the refit and all your adventures down the line.

The newsletter sounds like a neat idea!!!! I signed up, can't wait!!

Love you guys ! wish you the best !

Yay for a newsletter! Signed up and ready to read 😊

awessome guys, just signed up for your new newsletter. looking forward to it.

Looking forward to the news letters! Cheers and stay safe.

When I was in Cape Town we were in a ship yard and the workers were competent. It looks like they are doing a good job so far. Up grading the AC is a good idea. Thanks for letting us share in your life.

The newsletter is fantastic thanks. Thanks again for sharing your life and family with us totally makes our week 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Happy Easter 🐣 🐣🐣🐣🤣🤣🤣🐣

We saw Nahoa last Sunday, 2 April at Royal Cape Yacht Club! She is beautiful!❤Did not see you and the kids unfortunately. I love the atmosphere at the yacht club. All the different boats.🥰

We updated our cabin after 14 years and wow, what a difference it has made in our everyday comforts and pleasure - plus it'll sell a lot better which sounds like what you might be doing. Looking forward to the newsletter.

So surprised to see a refit when we expecting a new boat. So happy for you to stick with Nahoa, your OG home and do the remodel

Most underrated sailing channel. You guys rock💪💪👏👏 Thanks Ben!

Newsletter is a smart move Ben. The money us always in the list. I love your channel. Its replaced TV for me and given me a goal to self build a cat and get sailing. Thank you for your hard work.

They launch new leopards with that crane weekly. You know Elliot can give you the checkout letter on your quest :P

I look forward to the first newsletter 🙂 Take care and God bless.

Happy Easter to you both and the children.

I always look forward to your next vlog, I am a faithful fan and watcher from the lowland deserts of Arizona U.S.A. living vicariously through you on your adventures. Blessings to you...Love the family...may you have Fair winds and following seas.

Cuando dijeron que tenían noticias, me asusté. Creí que venía otro bebé. Qué bueno que escriban. Los felicito. Ustedes, los cuatro, son bravos de verdad. Abrazos.

I've been with you guys since the very beginning, not going to abandon you now. I have signed up!! Looking forward to it. Ed

Wonderful knowledgeable parents, beautiful children.

6:32 what an awesome looking pirate ship in the yard!

I was just in South Africa (from Texas). Loved it!

Is it just me..or...are there "Pirate Ships" all over the globe?? hahah...Just Love..to see your daughter in the background. The spitting image of the two of you..O' so wonderful..

I can't wait to see what is in the newsletter!!

I have had the boats I raced in Cape Town , hanging off that crane, used to cringe each time, but Bobby ( now retired) used to say our boat was super light compared to what the crane could do. That was 35 years ago.

Exciting!! Happy Easter 💐🐣🐇

Whoohoo Nahoa!! 😍 All the best! 🍀

Being able to "give and take" makes a good marriage! So glad Ashley gets a little remodel of the galley. Happy wife = happy life!! Thanks for sharing your coming and goings...

My old stomping grounds, I've not been there for 14 years, but I'm moving back this year. Beautiful place indeed

The bottom was pretty clean considering what you been doing! Great video! Be safe!

You are great at what you are doing :) glad to be your subscriber and feel a little like a friend. Your channel is making others feels like that :)

I subscribed to your newsletter. I used to write a blog myself once upon a time. 😊.

Omw the crane lifting Nahoa gave me goosebumps!! Nerve wrecking stuff,!!😱🤦🏼‍♀️

Happy Easter to you guys n the kids! Cheers from white rock bc

Love the newsletter idea.

Hi I was in Cape Town until May 2022 and moved to Auckland New Zealand. I am a fan of your vlog and enjoy your sailing around the world. Seeing that you mentioned purchasing a new boat, hopefully it's a trimaran, looks like that's the way forward. Nevertheless the next time you pass NZ it would be good to meetup with fans.

Can’t wait to see the new ⛵️ 🍾

Awesome as always 😊

The new floor may have started the remodel but it really was necessary. You're lucky that you wife doesn't complain (on camera anyway) and you know what they say Captain, "Happy wife means a happy life!" Happy Easter from Kelowna BC.

Well it finally stopped snowing here in central BC, now it's going to rain. Snow is kinda going away, but not as fast as I would like. Sure looks comfy where you guys are. Love your channel, wish you fair seas, and a steady breeze. Be safe.

Welcome to our beautiful country.

Nothing wrong with loving your living surroundings. Was definitely time. 👍❤️🇨🇦

Always looking forward to your next video.

im so looking forward to the news letter... ✨🌸🙏

It was just time Ben, Happy wife happy life. I'm sure it will be nice.

Original Muira yacht Vent Alize since 1980 lifted ashore for cleaning! Its not the best but the only crane at RCYC.

We do feel Guilty tho! Laughter around the world sounds the same 😂

2:40 nice maneuvering!👍🏻👍🏻😎

Them kids are growing like weeds!!! It's making me feel old!!! Keep the adventure going!!!

Look forward to the first blog 🙂

A new boat huh, hope she is a fast one . . . OK I subscribed, ya got me.

I follow your channel and look forward to new videos each week. I live in CT , please can I come meet you (Oh God, I'm so forward ,,,, ha ha ha). You're living my dream and I have so much respect for your attitude Nd you handle all the obstacles that come your way. Literally you are perhaps 20 minutes away from I live.

Thanks for sharing 😊

This was a pleasant episode

❤❤❤❤ love you guys & you’re children’s ❤❤❤❤

I used to play on that crane as a kid. I lived at RCYC for 8 years

Great stuff what I liked is your money goes along way in SA. Must be nice for a change being the forman 🎉

Great, Blog about your time in Australia.

3rd That's a heavy boat. If you were lighter than you could sail in much lighter winds. Time for an upgrade into a performance catamaran. Personally, I think that an aluminum catamaran would be the best way to go. I like both of Tim Mumby designs. The Cyber 48 and the Odisea 48. I'll be getting an Odisea 48.

Fresh water weighs 8.33#/gallon salt water can be around 9#/g or more.

Try the seafood pot pie at the yacht club; it was yummy in 2016 when I was there.

Enjoying your adventures…

Since you guys are doing bottom paint, perhaps you might consider painting on a mark to show the lift points, like a star?

Love your vidios. 😊

Love you guys!

Freshen up and keep sailing

Look forward to the news letter Fair winds ⛵️

How do I get the newsletter? You guys are getting a lot done. The boat looks great.

Good job guys 🤓

Would it be a good idea to paint some point on the side of the boat that mark where the straps should be located?

You guys deserve a new boat

pretty cool

I thought when you sat down with your news.... It was a new baby coming... 😊 New Zealand

OMG! Ashley, you look like Joan Baez (in the 60s, not now). I just noticed.

Whaaaaaa,a new boat???

You should go on a tour of the Leopard factory while you here in Cape Town. I could see you guys in a Balance cat. Those are shexy! Who knows, maybe a new boat deal… 😮

Happy wife...happy life.